Des Moines Creek Business Park West Master Plan – Hearing Examiner Review

Motion: I move to remand the Master Plan decision for the Des Moines Creek Business Park West Master Plan application filed under LUA2022-0044 to the Hearing Examiner pursuant to DMMC 18.240.160(3). A G E N D A I T E M BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL City of Des Moines, WA SUBJECT: Des Moines Creek Business Park West Master Plan - Hearing Examiner Review ATTACHMENTS: FOR AGENDA OF: November 9, 2023 DEPT. OF ORIGIN: Community Development DATE SUBMITTED: October 18, 2023 CLEARANCES: [ ] City Clerk ____ [X] Community Development ____ [ ] Courts ____ [ ] Emergency Management ____ [ ] Finance ____ [ ] Human Resources ____ [X] Legal ____ [ ] Marina ____ [ ] Police ____ [ ] Parks, Recreation & Senior Services ____ [ ] Public Works ____ APPROVED BY CITY MANAGER FOR SUBMITTAL: ____________ Purpose and Recommendation The purpose of this agenda item is to seek City Council approval to remand the Master Plan decision for the Des Moines Creek Business Park West Master Plan application filed under LUA2022-0044 from the City Council to the Hearing Examiner. The decision on the underlying permit requires technical analysis of land use issues related to environmentally critical areas, the Des Moines Comprehensive Plan, and zoning, performance, and design standards that are appropriate for the Hearing Examiner. Additionally, the Hearing Examiner will be required to review the subject project as part of a variance so a consolidation of the matters is appropriate pursuant to Des Moines Municipal Code…
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