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College Place planning commission reviews comprehensive plan update and disputes county UGA recommendations
Summary
The College Place Planning Commission reviewed draft goals and policies for the city—omprehensive plan, discussed housing, ADUs, utilities (including reclaimed-water —red 'purple pipe' options) and raised objections to county staff recommendations that would limit the city istrict's requested UGA expansions.
The College Place Planning Commission met on the evening of Feb. 17 to continue a periodic update of the city's comprehensive plan and to discuss several urban growth area (UGA) applications the city has submitted to the county.
Consultant Elizabeth Smith of JUB Engineers told the commission the update remains in an early, collaborative phase and reviewed priorities developed by a technical advisory group and public survey results. Smith said the state-required elements under review include land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities, transportation and climate resiliency, while the city has opted to include optional elements such as economic development and historic preservation. "We're continuing to refine some planning data, gather information, and draft comprehensive plan elements," Smith said.
Housing drew particular attention. Smith said the draft emphasizes…
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