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Puget Sound Energy Jul 31 2025 at 2:10PM on page 2
Suggestion
We offer the following goal language for the City’s consideration:
1. “Partner with PSE to promote energy efficiency programs and initiatives.”
2. “Partner with PSE to promote local investments and customer enrollment in clean energy projects and programs in order to achieve clean energy goals.”
1. “Partner with PSE to promote energy efficiency programs and initiatives.”
2. “Partner with PSE to promote local investments and customer enrollment in clean energy projects and programs in order to achieve clean energy goals.”
Tarragon Jul 30 2025 at 4:38PM on page 5
Suggestion
We support Policy G-6 and encourage the city to allow more housing density where surrounding uses and infrastructure can support it. Increased flexibility will help meet growth and affordability goals while respecting neighborhood context.
Paris McClusky Jul 24 2025 at 4:38PM on page 2
Question
This mitigation sub-element covers approximately 30 of the 72 actions in the TCMP. Are the other TCMP actions included in other elements of Lacey's Comp Plan Update?
Anonymous Jul 24 2025 at 11:29AM on page 6
There is evidence that remote workers are productive and happier.
Some prefer to work in an office so find a way to balance the two. MET
Some prefer to work in an office so find a way to balance the two. MET
Anonymous Jul 24 2025 at 11:23AM on page 5
We need more grassroots organizing that is not tied to home ownership. I like the idea of encouraging volunteer efforts to build community leaders and one of the best ways to do that is through more neighborhood associations, which are different than HOAs, for example. MET
Anonymous Jul 24 2025 at 11:18AM on page 4
I encourage the city to use more people friendly language and stop using the label of "low-income". There is so much nuance and lived experience policy makers miss when they lump people into one homogeneous group. I recommend referring to "people with limited resources", for example, which at least recognizes we are talking about a group of individual people. MET
Anonymous Jul 24 2025 at 11:08AM on page 4
I really like the idea of having more efficient transportation routes--it will help reduce bottlenecks. Also, I recommend aligning bus stops with cooling centers, adding more shaded bus stops and equip them with misting which will be especially helpful for older people and others who depend on public transportation. MET
Anonymous Jul 24 2025 at 8:36AM on page 5
It's important that the middle housing be homeownership options. Owing a home provides financial security and helps people build wealth. We don't need more apartments.
Anonymous Jul 24 2025 at 8:35AM on page 4
Consider adding protected bike lanes & paths. I would bike more, however distracted drivers make it dangerous to bike on many of the busy roads such as Martin Way, Pacific Ave, Carpenter, etc.
Anonymous Jul 24 2025 at 8:34AM on page 4
Partner with local high schools to get bikes for students as an alternative form of transportation
Paris McClusky Jul 23 2025 at 12:10PM on page 4
Question
This is pretty broad and vague. Does this include things like: increasing transit, transit connections, promotion of benefits/education and maintaining a fareless system?
Paris McClusky Jul 23 2025 at 12:02PM on page 3
Suggestion
"Consider" is not the language used in the TCMP for solar actions. Also the TCMP proscribes other actions aside from incentives alone including: group solar purchasing programs, amending the development code to require solar-ready construction and, installation of solar on public buildings.
Paris McClusky Jul 23 2025 at 11:53AM on page 2
Suggestion
"Consider" is not very actionable language. The language in the TCMP uses action verbs like, "Require", or "Develop". Actionable language is important because it helps assure the community that this will actually get done.
Paris McClusky Jul 23 2025 at 11:44AM on page 1
Question
What are the other sources (remaining 20%) of GHGs? Tree canopy loss? Others?
Premack Jul 21 2025 at 4:33PM on page 5
Suggestion
If would be great if the printed brochure we received in our services bill, and all print materials were made of post-consumer recycled paper content, using vegetable-based inks.
Anonymous Jul 19 2025 at 5:19AM on page 6
Suggestion
Educate homeowners on the risks posed by natural gas in their homes. Offer low interest loans or passthrough grants for homeowners that would like to removed gass line entry into the homes and move to electric only.
Suzanne Jul 18 2025 at 9:29AM on page 3
Concern
It’s difficult to maintain forests in any situation where there is ongoing development. Building requires cleared land. What will happen in the name of progress and growth is decimation of forests no matter how you spin it. And with that decimation of wildlife.
Suzanne Jul 18 2025 at 9:24AM on page 3
Question
What kinds of regulations? How many? According to what/who’s science? When will these regulations be written and then be disclosed?
Wendy Goodwin Jul 18 2025 at 8:48AM on page 6
Support
Yes
Wendy Goodwin Jul 18 2025 at 8:47AM on page 4
Suggestion
Prioritize parking lots having green spaces/pedestrian walkways incorporated into design planning.
Christine Jul 15 2025 at 4:30PM on page 6
Suggestion
Support and install more EV charging stations in Lacey. Lack of charging stations is one reason people chose not to buy an EV.
Jessie Simmons Jul 8 2025 at 10:08AM on page 6
Support
General Comment from Olympia Master Builders:
As members of the homebuilding industry, We support Lacey’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a balanced, equitable, and practical way. We encourage the City to:
Prioritize incentives over mandates for lower-carbon materials and energy retrofits.
Ensure tree canopy and critical area regulations remain compatible with infill housing needs.
Clarify parking reductions to apply where robust transit exists.
Expand support for middle housing with pre-approved plans and permit streamlining.
These adjustments will help Lacey meet its climate goals without compromising housing affordability or supply.
As members of the homebuilding industry, We support Lacey’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a balanced, equitable, and practical way. We encourage the City to:
Prioritize incentives over mandates for lower-carbon materials and energy retrofits.
Ensure tree canopy and critical area regulations remain compatible with infill housing needs.
Clarify parking reductions to apply where robust transit exists.
Expand support for middle housing with pre-approved plans and permit streamlining.
These adjustments will help Lacey meet its climate goals without compromising housing affordability or supply.
Jessie Simmons Jul 8 2025 at 10:05AM on page 5
Support
From Olympia master Builders:
Policy G-6A–D – Infill and parking flexibility
Support: Recommend stronger language encouraging streamlined permit review and pre-approved plans for middle housing to reduce costs and delays.
Policy G-6A–D – Infill and parking flexibility
Support: Recommend stronger language encouraging streamlined permit review and pre-approved plans for middle housing to reduce costs and delays.
Jessie Simmons Jul 8 2025 at 10:04AM on page 4
Concern
From Olympia master Builders:
Policy G-5F – VMT studies with reduction goals
Recommendation: Add language to ensure goals are not translated into de facto growth limits, especially in areas planned for new housing.
Policy G-5F – VMT studies with reduction goals
Recommendation: Add language to ensure goals are not translated into de facto growth limits, especially in areas planned for new housing.
Jessie Simmons Jul 8 2025 at 10:03AM on page 4
Suggestion
From Olympia Master Builders:
Policy G-5B – Reduce parking near multimodal options
Recommendation: Support reductions but ask for clear thresholds, such as within ¼ or ½ mile of high-frequency transit. Avoid blanket reductions that affect areas with no transit access.
Policy G-5B – Reduce parking near multimodal options
Recommendation: Support reductions but ask for clear thresholds, such as within ¼ or ½ mile of high-frequency transit. Avoid blanket reductions that affect areas with no transit access.
Jessie Simmons Jul 8 2025 at 10:00AM on page 3
Support
From Olympia Master Builders;
Policy G-4C – Solar panel incentives
Support: Strongly support, especially if paired with streamlined approvals.
Policy G-4C – Solar panel incentives
Support: Strongly support, especially if paired with streamlined approvals.
Jessie Simmons Jul 8 2025 at 9:59AM on page 3
Concern
From Olympia Master Builders:
Policy G-4A & G-4B – Tree management and critical area regs
Recommendation: Ensure flexibility for infill builders; avoid rigid canopy mandates that conflict with housing goals. Use performance-based standards (e.g., pervious area % or trees per unit).
Policy G-4A & G-4B – Tree management and critical area regs
Recommendation: Ensure flexibility for infill builders; avoid rigid canopy mandates that conflict with housing goals. Use performance-based standards (e.g., pervious area % or trees per unit).
Jessie Simmons Jul 8 2025 at 9:58AM on page 2
Suggestion
From Olympia Master Builders;
Policy G-3A – Support for weatherization/resilience in existing buildings
Recommendation: Encourage permitting streamlining or tax incentives for these upgrades. Include zoning flexibility for adaptive reuse (e.g., minimum unit size exceptions or mixed-use allowances).
Policy G-3A – Support for weatherization/resilience in existing buildings
Recommendation: Encourage permitting streamlining or tax incentives for these upgrades. Include zoning flexibility for adaptive reuse (e.g., minimum unit size exceptions or mixed-use allowances).
Jessie Simmons Jul 8 2025 at 9:57AM on page 2
Support
From Olympia Master Builders:
Policy G-2B & G-2C – Subsidies and preservation/weatherization for overburdened communities
Support: These are positive and help equity without penalizing new construction. Consider broadening to include preservation of unsubsidized affordable housing.
Policy G-2B & G-2C – Subsidies and preservation/weatherization for overburdened communities
Support: These are positive and help equity without penalizing new construction. Consider broadening to include preservation of unsubsidized affordable housing.
Jessie Simmons Jul 8 2025 at 9:55AM on page 2
Suggestion
From Olympia Master Builders:
Policy G-2A – “Consider prioritizing the use of lower-carbon building materials…”
Recommendation: Clarify that material prioritization is incentive-based and does not override State building code. Suggest pilot programs or recognition for builders using such materials voluntarily.
Policy G-2A – “Consider prioritizing the use of lower-carbon building materials…”
Recommendation: Clarify that material prioritization is incentive-based and does not override State building code. Suggest pilot programs or recognition for builders using such materials voluntarily.
Robert Jul 5 2025 at 12:08PM on page 3
Suggestion
Encourage residents to stop mowing the grassy road margins with grassy swales for stormwater treatment. This will sequester a lot of carbon, and provide habitat, and reduce emmisions from mowing. Stop scalping the earth!
Robert Jul 5 2025 at 12:04PM on page 5
Support
Essential; may require zoning changes; support ADUs.
Robert Jul 5 2025 at 12:02PM on page 4
Suggestion
adding bike racks around will encourgae the use of electric and regular bikes.
Robert Jul 5 2025 at 12:01PM on page 4
Support
Biking and walking also offer substantial health benefits, which will also reduce the burden on health infrastructure.
Anonymous Jul 3 2025 at 9:05AM on page 4
This seems as though it may conflict with the new state law eliminating many parking minimums across the state
Anonymous Jul 2 2025 at 12:55PM on page 6
Delete Goal G-8. It's based on biased. junk science.
Anonymous Jul 2 2025 at 12:52PM on page 4
Concern
Do not support subsidizing transportation systems. They should be paid for by those who use them: streets = cars, bike & walking paths = pedestrians and bicyclists; bus by bus ridership. Stop income re-distribution. Socialism is a failed system.
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