Minutes - 06/23/2005• Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Approved Minutes
Council Chambers - City Hall 11707 E. Sprague Ave
June 23, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Carroll Called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm.
Staff attending the meeting: Marina Sukup, Director of Community Development,
Greg McCormick, Planning Manager, Scott Kuhta, Sr. Planner, Mike Basinger,
Associate Planner and Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Commission, audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ill. ROLL CALL
Fred Beaulac - Present
Bob Blum - Present
John G. Carroll - Present
David Crosby - Present
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Bill Gothmann - Present
Gail Kogle -Present
Ian Robertson - Absent, excused
Commissioner Beaulac moved that the June 23, 2005 agenda be approved
as written. Commissioner Gothmann seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Gothmann seconded by Commissioner
Blum that the minutes of the June 9, 2005, Planning Commission meeting
be accepted as written. Motion passed unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
Daniel LaVigne, 2603 N. Gary Laurie Ct.; Mr. LaVigne objected to the change of
conditions on the 11 acres Mirabeau Ranch plat which was originally approved
with 47 single family lots but which has been amended for 47 single-family lots
and 23 duplexes. He does not oppose development but feels that the traffic is
already overwhelming. Traffic signals are incapable of handling traffic, too many
children are playing in the streets, and crime is increasing.
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VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
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• Commissioner Crosby reported that he was interviewed today by the Spokesman
Review and the Valley Voice in regards to an article on the Comp Plan. Hopes it
will help get the word out to the public.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. OLD BUSINESS:
None
B. New Business
Public Hearing for the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Crosby opened the Hearing at 6:25 pm
Mr. Scott Kuhta gave a brief over view of the Comprehensive Plan.
Brian Woods, 2009 N. Lone Rd. Mr. Woods objected to provisions
relating to widening roads. The rationale relating to access by emergency
vehicles would appear incorrect since emergency vehicles, construction
equipment and semi-trucks with trailers are using the streets now. The
widening is causing environmental damage and the aesthetic impact
• would be extremely negative. Written comments submitted.
Matt Jankowski, KFC owner, expressed concern that the extension of
the couplet to Sullivan as a one way? Has lost 50% of his traffic due to
the change to a one way on the existing road. The decision will make a
difference in his decision to invest.
Diane Johnson, 17112 E. Baldwin: Supports transitional policies to
protect both existing uses and neighborhood urban uses, including
protecting animal and agricultural uses, and protecting citizens and their
existing ways of life as well as allowing for growth. Written comments
submitted.
James Pollard, 17216 E. Riverwav: Property taxes fail to pay for the
costs of growth. Impact fees are the only feasible way to finance a new
infrastructure and to bridge costs between new municipal infrastructure
needs and available funds. Written comments submitted.
John Patrouch. 18015 E. Riverway: Written comments submitted.
Marv Pollard, 17216 E. Baldwin: Expressed concern about the level of
citizen participation. She is disturbed by construction noise and believes
this should be included as a goal. Documents that are complicated should
be broken down so they are easier to understand. The City should
guarantee that it will take responsibility for something when they approve
things and down the road it fails. Supports "dark skies" to limit light
pollution.
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• Jennie W llardson. 12722 E. 23 d. Ave.; Supports encouraging the level
of service for parks above the 1.94 acre per thousand population
minimum. Developers should be required to plant trees. A city golf
course would provide open space and create a source of revenue. More
green areas are needed. Too much retail has been allowed. Written
comment submitted.
Laurel Ladd, 17709 E. Indiana: Believes that once a zoning decision is
made, further zoning actions should be denied. Present zoning codes
should be defined differently. Written comments submitted.
Grant Person, resident: Mr. Grant submitted requests for changing the
land use map on five different parcels: Written comments submitted.
Commissioner Crosby closed pubic hearing at 6:26 pm
X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
The Commission discussed other ways of expanding public notice.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
SUBMITTED: APPROVED:
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Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant David Crosby, Chairman
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