Commission tables code amendment to eliminate conditional uses after staff requests more review

Planning staff presented a proposed code amendment intended to eliminate conditional uses from the Camas land‑use code and said the city attorney had prepared a table identifying the conditional uses currently listed in the code. The staff member said the table had been received only Monday and staff recommended additional review and discussion before the commission made a recommendation.

Commissioners said the materials arrived too late to review thoroughly and that different printed files appeared inconsistent. One commissioner asked for clarification on "administrative conditional use," and the staff member explained that administrative conditional uses are granted by staff under established standards (for example, home occupations and preschools) and would not come before the planning commission once converted.

Given the timing and the number of items that remain unclear, a commissioner moved to table the amendment for further review at a future meeting; the motion was seconded and the commission voted unanimously to table the item.

Staff and commissioners agreed to coordinate with the city attorney (Brad) for clarifications and to return the item when staff and legal review are complete.