Planning Commission

Commissioners are residents that, through their volunteer efforts, play an integral role in the growth and development of their city. Volunteers serving on the City's Commissions apply their unique knowledge and experiences to the issues and the needs of the City. They function as a focus group from within the community and create ideas to assist the City Council in shaping legislative policy.

Meetings

Regular Meetings

  • 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
  • 7 p.m.
  • City Hall, 3rd Floor Council Chambers

Special Meetings

  • As necessary (notice of Special Meetings will be posted a minimum of 24 hours in advance of meetings)

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas for all Planning Commission meetings are posted to the Event Calendar on the City's website, at the University Place Library and City Hall located at 3609 Market Place West.

Members

CommissionerDate AppointedTerm Expires
Adria BuchananDecember 2, 2024January 31, 2029
Byron PullenJanuary 17,2023January 31, 2027
Chris HebertJanuary 3, 2024January 31, 2028
David Graybill (Chair)February 1, 2016January 31, 2028
Harriet Richardson (Co-Vice Chair)December 4, 2023January 31, 2028
Sandy McKenzieMay 5, 2025January 31, 2027
Stephen Smith (Co-Vice Chair)January 17, 2023January 31, 2027


About the Commission

The Planning Commission is a group of seven members that advise the City Council on the following topics: 

  • Growth management
  • General land use
  • Transportation planning
  • Long-range capital improvement plans
  • Other matters as directed by the City Council

The Planning Commission shall also hold hearings on and develop a Comprehensive Plan for the City and make recommendations to the City Council on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code and map, and the Development Regulations of the City.

Application Packet for the Planning Commission