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Votes at a glance: Bothell Planning Commission, Dec. 17, 2025
Summary
Key formal actions: approval of Nov. 19 minutes, recommendation to docket the Everest comprehensive plan amendment for further analysis, adoption of Urban Forest Management Plan findings, and adjournment. Details and procedural notes below.
This meeting produced several formal actions and motions: the commission approved minutes from Nov. 19; recommended further analysis and docketing of the Everest comprehensive plan amendment for 2026; adopted findings, conclusions and recommendations for the Urban Forest Management Plan; and adjourned for the holidays.
Summary of recorded actions and outcomes:
- Approval of minutes (Nov. 19): Motion moved by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Dever; recorded as approved.
- Everest docket request (comprehensive plan amendment): Motion moved by Commissioner Westerbeck, seconded by Commissioner Jones; commission recommended further analysis and docketing for the 2026 study cycle; staff to prepare additional analysis and bring materials to Council for docketing consideration.
- Urban Forest Management Plan findings: Motion to adopt draft findings, conclusions and recommendations moved and seconded (mover recorded as Commission Lehi/Lever in the transcript, second by Commissioner Jones); findings were adopted and will be forwarded to City Council for further consideration.
- Adjournment: Motion to adjourn moved by Commissioner Westerbeck, seconded by Commissioner Sills; meeting adjourned.
Notes: Staff will return revised findings for the Title 17 updates at a short follow‑up study session; the Title 17 hearing was closed on Dec. 17 but adoption was not taken that night. For all procedural actions, staff stated there was no legal requirement to adopt findings the night of the hearing and will include edits in the next packet.
