Remarks by Jason Voiss
247 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 10 of 10
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“urban core and central mixed use is a quad. Those are the areas being proposed to completely eliminate parking standards. So it sounds like Commissioner Kras and Vice Chair Patterson are against removing those minimums. But let's keep going down the dais. Commissioner Adair.”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“Yeah, all valid points. I think last meeting we were discussing it, and I think originally the first time we discussed parking, we all kind of came to that Let's not go above and beyond. We don't need to. I think the idea was, I think one of the committees came back and that was the idea was maybe to get rid of the minimums in these areas and see how it worked as almost like a sample size and let the market drive them. And again, I could be, like I said last meeting, I could probably be convinced either way. But again, looking for more commentary and then we'll let Vice Chair Patterson put an…”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“would park a car so i'm totally in favor of retaining yeah retaining the minimum for the urban core central okay um well i think everyone's kind of had their piece do you want to put that amendment out there mr patterson yeah absolutely um cool so i would like to amend motion three to divide it into two separate motions”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“Question for you Kristen was it appropriate Would something appropriate, and again, this is not my strong suit, would it be appropriate for the amendment to say to basically break out that, maintain minimums in these areas, or is just an informal recommendation okay? Because that's the proposal that's technically out there, is we're saying no, we're okay with getting rid of the minimums.”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“Okay. From, yeah. But we do need to formally do it because technically we've...”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“We didn't vote on anything. It hasn't been seconded.”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“And a little sticky pad so I know what to say here in a couple seconds. I'm gonna buy myself a few seconds by pretending to cough or something, I don't know. Okay, so now we need a second for Vice Chair Patterson's motion.”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“No, you don't. Great. Second's perfect. Thank you, Genevieve. Okay, it's been seconded. So now we have time to deliberate and discuss what Jesse put out there. How does everybody feel about that? Because we are going to vote on it. before we get back to the general topic. Would anyone like to discuss it? Now is your time. And again, we're just talking about Vice Chair Patterson's motion. Commissioner Matthews.”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“No. And the only thing I would say to the commissioners is remember about two meetings, two parking meetings ago, this is where we all kind of landed. And I think last meeting, you know, we might've got to convince maybe we can do this. So, or maybe I did, but ultimately this is, this is why we're all here. So again, everybody's opinions valid. I want to do commissioner Holmes from brings up a good point about Gilman. So again, very thoughtful. I'm sure there.”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“No, thank you, Commissioner Adair. That's a great point. We did receive public comment, and we received a lot from the developers, clearly, and that's great. They're a part of our community, but we also did receive public comment of people that made that exact comment. Yeah, and to your point, I agree. I think I could see myself getting rid of them and let it be market-driven completely in the future, but, you know, it never hurts to have more information. All these things can always be revisited. Okay. I think my sticky notes are getting ready. Perfect. Okay. Okay. Oh, there it is in the…”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“Okay. Now I'm going to have to put the regular motion with the amendments. Amendments are voted on. Don't have to worry about them. Isn't there some magic formula I'm supposed to say?”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“No, we don't have to take a... Because it was already... We initially began the deliberation.”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“Okay, move to recommend the parking amendments as amended.”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“Okay, I like that. Okay, the motion to recommend approval of the proposed Title 18 amendments related to requirements for parking as amended. All in favor? Say aye. Aye. Unanimous. Seven for seven. There's a lot of formality this evening. That's good. That's what I get for not bringing my Robert's Rules. Okay. Yeah. Okay. Well, before we move on, planners, do you have what you need? I know we kind of debated that one more than any of them, so is that enough homework shown?”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“Thank you. Okay. We talked that one to death. Yes. Okay. Well, I'll stop here real quickly. I want to thank staff. It's been great to have Yi and Andrew and Emily with us. I hope to see all of you again. Thank you for all of your hard work, your fantastic presentations. And, yes, thank you again. And of course, we want to thank Kate and Amanda, Manny and Kristen, who are regular, wonderful staff that are always with us. All right. We are going to move on to the end of this evening. Let's start with City Council updates.”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“Oh, it is late. It is late. Okay. Any other business or announcements?”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“Excellent. Well, thank you, Kristen. Yeah, I noticed that, too. So just everybody knows August, our meetings will actually be a week apart. So August 13th, August 20th. So not, it'll be the second and third Thursday of that month.”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“Okay. All right. Any other announcements from the commission staff? Anyone. I did notice there is a cool festival going on, August 13th, our next meeting, Thursday, the aircraft. Is that new?”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“I saw the banner go up over Front Street. August 13th through 16th? Yes. You said clown, right?”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“Excellent. Okay. Well, our summer of fun has not ended. We still have a little bit longer to go. Commissioner Zakharov.”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“Yeah, and what else do we have? Tuesday's Concerts in the Green is back, so what was Tuesday I went? Stonesie, Rolling Stones cover band, it was great. If you could survive the 90-some degree weather.”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026
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“Okay, I think that wraps it up. Again, I want to thank staff for all their hard work and thank everybody here. We're going to adjourn this meeting of the Planning Policy Commission at 8.52. Night, everyone.”
Planning Commission · Jul 23, 2026