Rough area of the neighborhood in question within Greater Marysville (shaded)
The Planning Commission met Tuesday to discuss and hold public hearings on the proposed changes to the city’s sign code, as well as the possible repeal of the 116th Street Master Plan.
Two citizens were in attendance, and both spoke passionately against the repeal of the 116th Street Master Plan in the current proposed form over concerns regarding the use of residential roads by businesses, as has been seen in the neighborhoods to the north of the WinCo complex in the Marshall-Kruse neighborhood. One of these citizens, Margaret, a former member of the Parks, Culture, and Recreation Advisory Board, spoke about the trouble this area has had with beavers in the past.
David Toyer, the developer who is partially responsible for this repeal due to a letter sent in recently, spoke in favor of the repeal while not physically in attendance. Digitally, he informed the commission that the key issue is that the “plan is over twenty years old, and not consistent with the existing city code.” Toyer further specified that “city code is what needs to prevail.”
There was understandable concern over the involvement of a private company from outside the city in governmental business, this was particularly noted by Commissioner Miller. Commissioner Ray gave his opinion on the topic, stating that he would not vote for the repeal due to perceived mismanagement regarding single access neighborhoods in the wider area around 116th Street. The vote did indeed pass 4-1, with the dissenting voice being Ray.
The sign code update passed without much discussion. Both proposals are now on their way to the city council.