Opportunities to serve in Shoreline: Planning Commission and Library Board openings

The City of Shoreline invites interested individuals to apply for openings on the Planning Commission and the Library Board. Council will appoint volunteers to both advisory committees to serve four-year terms beginning April 2012. Candidates for the Planning Commission must live or own property in Shoreline. Individuals who live, own property, or work in Shoreline are eligible to serve on the Library Board.

Planning Commission

Volunteers who serve on the Planning Commission provide recommendations to the City Council on land use, growth and development issues. They are charged with reviewing and providing recommendations regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, development regulations and major development proposals.

The Commission addresses key questions that affect the quality of life in Shoreline: How should we balance new commercial and residential development with the desire to maintain the character of existing neighborhoods? How do we plan for a future that includes light rail? How can we encourage developers to use green building practices?

The Planning Commission hosts public workshops and hearings to gather public input, develops a record reflecting both technical information and resident input, and provides a thoughtful recommendation for Council’s consideration.

No technical background or experience in land use is required – important qualifications are an ability to listen to and work well with others, a willingness to prepare and read staff reports prior to the meetings and a commitment to regular attendance and active participation at the meetings. There are four openings on the Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 7:00 pm at Shoreline City Hall.

Library Board

The Shoreline Library Board was formed by the City Council in the spring of 1996 to act as a liaison to the King County Library Board of Trustees, the City Council and the Shoreline community. The Board provides information, makes recommendations relating to the Shoreline and Richmond Beach Libraries, promotes programs and reviews library policies. There are five vacancies on the Library Board.

The Library Board has nine members (two members between the ages of 15 and 19) and meets at 6:30 pm the 1st Thursday of each odd numbered month.

To apply

Complete a Community Service Application, available on the City's website or at City Hall. Applications are due to the City Clerk’s Office by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Applications can be emailed to clk@shorelinewa.gov, dropped off in the Clerk’s Office on the first floor of City Hall or mailed to 17500 N Midvale Avenue, Shoreline, WA 98133.

Contact Information

Jessica Smith, Planning Commission Clerk

206-801-2514

Sheryle Harp, Library Board Clerk

206-801-2623