Planning Commission

Meetings

Under guidance from the Governor’s office (Proclamation No. 20-28.4), the Planning Commission now has the authority to resume regular meetings, via Remote Attendance, and in-person. The agenda packet is available by clicking on "Most Recent Agenda" below.

Members of the public who wish to participate in this meeting may do so either In Person or remotely via video conferencing by registering via Zoom. Passcode: 347244

Phone participation is also available by calling 1-253-215-8782, and entering webinar ID: 868 3525 6115.  When prompted, the password is 347244

  • 5:45 pm
  • Second Thursday of each month; the fourth Thursday of each month as needed
  • City Council Chambers
    501 N. Anderson Street
    Ellensburg, WA 98926

Agendas & Minutes

Members

There are seven Planning Commission members, five of which must be city residents. Commission members serve six-year terms. The current Commission members are:

  • Sathy Rajendran, term ends May 31, 2028
  • Edgar Harrell, term ends May 31, 2026
  • VACANT, term ends May 31, 2028
  • Sigrid Davison, term ends May 31, 2027
  • Geraldine O’Mahony, term ends May 31, 2024
  • Fred Padjen, term ends May 31, 2024 
  • George Bottcher, term ends May 31, 2026

Rich Elliott is the current City Council liaison to the commission.

Responsibilities

The Planning Commission operates under the authority of Chapter 1.14 of the City Code and is responsible for:

  • Reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council pertaining to the long-term Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the zoning ordinance
  • Conducting hearings and making decisions and/or recommendations on a variety of land-use applications including permits, conditional uses, annexations, rezones, and subdivisions