Minutes - 09/23/2004Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Approved N-linutes
Council Chambers - City Hall 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
September 23, 2004
1. CALL TO ORDER
Planning Commission Chair Gothmann called the meeting to order at
6:35 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Commission, audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
111. ROLL CALL
Fred Beaulac - Present Bill Gothmann - Present
Bob Blum - Present Ian Robertson - Present
David Crosby - Excused Absence John G. Carroll - Present
Gail Bogle -Present
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Gothmann suggested that the Public Hearings for REZ-17-04
(Greenacres Area-`Vide Rezone) and CPA-06-04 be moved to the top of the
scheduled list of hearings.
Commissioner Robertson moved that the.September 23, 2004 agenda be
approved as amended. Commissioner Bogle seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
V. APPROVAL. OF MINUTES
Commissioner Gothmann asked that the record reflect an excused absence for Mr.
Crosby on August 26, 2004.
It was moved by Commissioner Beaulac and seconded by Commissioner
Robertson that the minutes of the August 26, 2004 Planning Commission
meetings be approved as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC COINMIENT
"T"here was no public comment.
VLI. CONINII_SSION REPORTS
Commissioner Robertson thanked the Planning staff for the new Comprehensive
Plan Community Meeting format. Tt worked very well at Zion Evangelical
Lutheran Church on September 9, 2004. Ms. Sukup announced the dates of the
final three Community Meetings: October 7, 2004 at Bowdish Middle School,
October 28, 2004 at Pratt Elementary School, and November 4, 2004 in the City
Hall Council Chambers.
Commissioner Kogle reported that the Clear View Triangle Ordinance and Street
Vacation Request #STV-04-04 were both advanced to a second reading on
October 28, 2004, by the City Council.
Commissioner Gothmann reminded the Commissioners that there will be two
vacancies on the Planning Commission as of December 31, 2004. City Council
has decided to open the positions up to interested community members, and
Commissioners Crosby and Blum have been asked to submit applications to
formally reapply. He also complimented the Planning staff on the Couplet
Economic Analysis presentation and Charrette held on Monday, September 20,
2004.
V111. A NIINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Ms. Sukup notified the Planning Commission that some of their regularly
scheduled meetings in October and November have been changed to
accommodate the final three Comprehensive Plan Community Meetings. The
October 28, 2004 regular meeting has been cancelled to accommodate a
Community Meeting at Pratt Elementary School on that date. Since both regular
meetings in November fall on City holidays, meetings wilt be changed to the first
and third Thursdays of the month with a Community Meeting on November 7,
2004, and a regular meeting on Thursday, NNovember 18, 2004. A current
Community Development Calendar was passed out to all Commissioners.
IX. COI`-fM_ISSION BUSINESS
A. NEW BUSINESS:
Public Hearing: Greenacres Area-Wide Rezone
Application #REZ-1.7-04
Chairman Gothmann opened the public hearing for REZ-17-04 at 6:50
pan. Mr. Greg McCormick, Planning Division Manager, provided the
Commission and audience with a brief overview of the area-wide rezone
application. REZ-17-04 is a request from over 51% of Greenacres area
citizens to rezone a site generally bounded by Mission Avenue on the
south, Barker Road on the cast, and the Spokane River on the north and
west from UR-3.5 and UR-7* to UR-3.5 only. Planning Division stag'
reconunended the requested rezone be approved with one exception:
existing property owners in the area maintain the ability to rezone back to
UR-7* through the City's formal application and Hearing Examination
process.
Commissioner Carroll asked Mr. McCormick if there were any property
owners within the boundaries of this area-wide rezone who were already
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vested to be zoned outside the proposed UR-3.5 zone. Mr. McCormick
affinned that the City has some preliminary plat applications from this
area that are consistent with the UR-7* usage. Commissioner Carroll
responded that it would be worthwhile for the Planning Commission to be
provided a map containing details about the properties which are already
vested to be zoned outside the UR-3.5 zone.
In preparation for public testimony, Commissioner Gothmarui read the
audience the associated Rules of Procedure. He explained that individual
testimony would be limited to three minutes. Those providing testimony
for groups would be allowed to speak for five minutes. Public Testimony
for REZ-17-04 was opened at 6:55 p.m.
Mary Pollard, Applicant, 17216 E. Baldwin Ave., Spokane Valley
Ms. Pollard was speaking on behalf of the 71 % of Greenacres area citizens
who signed the petition in favor of an area-wide rezone to UR-3.5. She
thanked the Planning, Commission and Planning Division staff for their
assistance with this area-wide rezone application. Ms. Pollard strongly
suggested that after this area has been successfully rezoned; all property
owners within the stated borders be required to present their rezone
requests as annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments to limit sudden and
random land use activity. The application for IZEZ-17-04 contained a
written narrative of citizens' concerns, which were briefly outlined during
Ms. Pollard's presentation to the Commission. She emphasized her
community's belief that building high density structures within this area
would be detrimental in many ways. She assured the Commission that she
and other members of her group will be paybig careful attention to any
new developments, and will be forwarding their zoning, concerns
throughout the GMA process.
Vicky Dalton, 1816 N. Greenacres, Spokane Vallee'
`1s. Dalton spoke in favor of the area-wide rezone request. She has lived
in Greenacres for thirteen years, and it is a very close knit community.
Greenacres citizens understand that development will occur. They would,
however, like to participate in the desig=n and structure of what their
neighborhood will look like in the future. This rezone application was
submitted to buy them time so they can continue to share the closeness of
the community with everyone moving in or visiting. Ms. Dalton thanked
the Planning Conunission and Planning Division staff for their help with
the area-wide rezone application.
Commissioner Robertson read the names of audience members who were
in favor of the proposed area-wide rezone but did not wish to speak. They
were:
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Bob and Pat Loweree, E. 16908 Indiana, Spokane Valley
John Bowditch, 17725 E. -Montgomery, Spokane Valley
Rich & Alice Beattie, 17324 E. Montgomery, Spokane Valley
Nahlah Abdal-Wahed and Mohamed El-Bakkush, 1840 E. Riverway,
Spokane Valley
Mr. Scott Kuhta, Senior Planner, submitted letters and emails from
citizens in favor ofREZ-17-04 to the Planning Commission. These letters
will become part of the permanent record and were from:
John Bowditch, 17725 E. Montgomery Ave., Spokane Valley
Grace & Al Frederick (no address provided)
Bob and Pat Loweree, E. 16908 Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley
A petition in favor of the rezone application was submitted by Gary &
Laurie Hopkins, 1306 N. Long Road, in Greenacres and signed by
eighteen other citizens living in or around the subject area. It will be
placed in the permanent record.
Citizens opposing the proposed Greenacres Area-Wide Rezone were
called to testify:
Jayn Courchaine. 17201 E. Cat.ldo, Spokane Vallev
Ms. Courchaine was opposed to REZ-17-04. She owns and operates
l Arbor Grove Mobile Home Park, which is a 96-unit adult Mobile Home
Park. She purchased some U12-7* zoned property on the comer of Indiana
and Greenacres in December 2003 to extend her Mobile Home Park and
potentially build duplex units. She recently discovered that this property
is now within the proposed boundaries of the area-wide rezone to UR-3.5,
which would prohibit her from development. Ms. Courchaine has already
hired an engineer to begin development of her property. She was told by a
City Planner that if she requested an exclusion of her property from the
area-wide rezone, the Planning Commission could grant her request. Mr.
McCormick affirmed that the Planning Commission does have the power
to exclude Ms. Courchaine's property from the rezone request at this time
so it could maintain its UR-7* zoning.
Rick Bert, 18313 E. Riverway, Spokane Vallev
Mr. Berg requested his property and another parcel of land at 18319 E.
Riverway be exempted by the Planning Commission from KEZ-1 7-04 so
the U.R-7* zoning can be maintained.
Dan Frick-le, 18400 E. Indiana, Spokane Vallev
Mr. Frickle lives next door to Ms. Courchaine, and requested that the
Planning Commission exempt his property from REZ-17-04 so it can
maintain its present UR-7* zoning.
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Mr. Kuhta submitted two letters to be placed into the permanent record in
opposition to REZ-17-04. One was a letter from Attorney Margaret L.
Arpin, Arpin Law Office, and requesting exemption of the following
properties:
Lots N Land, L.L.C. Properties: Parcel numbers 55073.0715,
55073.1235 and 55074.0303 have received preliminary plat approval
and are vested to be reviewed under the zoning in effect today.
The second was a letter from:
Joe & Jayne House, 17406 E. Montgomery Ave., Spokane Valley
Vicky Dalton, 1816 N. Greenacres. Spokane Vallev
Ms. Dalton stepped up to the microphone a second time to ask the
Planning Commission not to remove the requested parcels from the area-
wide rezone application. They are directly north of her home and there are
serious electrical infrastructure issues in that area. The applicants wish to
have their area looked at in its entirety, she asked the Planning
Commission not to allow spot zoning at this time.
t` ' I Javn Courchaine, 17201 .E. Cataldo, Spokane Valley
Her main concern in attending this public hearing was to protect her rights
as a landowner. She has no intention of growing quickly, but wishes to
take her time to do it right.
Jerrv Norman. 18321 E. Riverwav. Spokane Vallev
Mr. Noonan explained that Greenacres citizens are not afraid of
development, but they wish to halt congested development. He doesn't
want to see empty lots fill up with seven houses per acre. He is against
spot zoning as well.
The hearing was closed to further public testimony at 7:30 p.m.
The Commission raised the question of the different processes for
exemption from the requested rezone to UR-3.5. Property owners have
two options: to gain exemption fiom the UR-3.5 zoning designation by
direct request to the Planning Conunission at the time of public hearing, or
to subnut a rezone request to the City at a cost of $1,800 for processing
and Hearing Examiner fees.
Commissioner Robertson moved that the Greenacres Area-Wide Rezone
Request #REZ-17-04 be approved as presented by the staff. 41otion
seconded by Commissioner Beaulac. Motion tabled.
Ms. Sukup explained to the Planning Commission that it could draw the
boundaries for the area-wide rezone proposal, excluding requested parcels,
but she did not recommend that.
.It was moved by Commissioner Blum that an amendment be made to
Commissioner Robertson's original motion to exclude the four parcels
requested by Jayn Courchaine, Rick Berg and Dour Fricke, plus life
three parcels requested in Attorney Margaret Arpin's letter on behalf of
Lots NLand,.L.L.C. Properties. The amendment was seconded by
Commissioner Carroll. Commissioners Carroll, Blum and Robertson
voted in favor of the amendment. Commissioners Kogle, Beaulac and
Gothmann voted against the amendment. Afotion for amendment to the
original motion failed to carry.
The Planning Commissioners continued its discussion of REZ-17-04.
Commissioner Kogle moved to table the original motion to approve lire
Greenacres .Area-Wide .Rezone as presented, and to table the Public
Hearing on RE-Z-1 7-04 to the next regular meeting of the Planning
Commission October 14, 2004. Commissioner Carroll seconded the
motion. Commissioners Kogle, Beaulac, Blum and Carroll voted in
favor of the motion. Commissioners Gothmann and Robertson voted
against the motion. Motion passed 4-2.
Planning ]division staff will gather information on present land actions and
requested parcel exemptions in order to prepare a map for the
Commissioners to study and discuss at the October 14, 2004 public
hearing.
At 7.50 p.m., Public Hearing on REZ-17-04 was tabled for continuation
on October 14, 2004.
The Commission took a break from 7:50 to 8:00 p.m.
Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Application #CPA-06-04
Commissioner Gothmann opened the hearing for CPA-06-04 at 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Kuhta provided a brief overview of this.apphcation by the Crosby
Family Land, LLC for approximately 8 acres of land located on the east
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side of Adams Road, approximately 400 feet south of Mission Avenue;
Parcel No. 45141.9003. Applicant's proposal: change the property from
Low Density Residential to High Density Residential and to change the
zoning from UR-3.5 to UR-22. The application states the intent to
develop the property into an adult living/assisted living facility. Staff
recommendation: no change to the current Comprehensive Plan
designation. The area is surrounded by large, undeveloped parcels of land
with limited infrastructure available to support higher densities. The area
should be reviewed during the City's Comprehensive Plan process with
community input into the design of the Land Use Plan.
Public Testimony for CPA-06-04 was opened at 5:03 p.m.
Commissioner Robertson explained that there were no speaker cards
submitted in favor of the proposal. The following, citizens spoke in
opposition to CPA-06-04:
Ron Van Tassel, 1003 N. Burns Road, Spokane Valley
Mr. Van Tassel's rear property line abuts the subject property. Staff
recommendation coincides with his opinion. He submitted a petition
signed by over 200 residents of the area in opposition to the change in
Comprehensive Plan designation and zoning. Existing infrastructure
cannot support a high-density development. Area residents don't want this
development.
Ruth Maddox, 919 N. Burns Road, Spokane Valley
M .S. Maddox explained that the vacant lot is presently being used as a
park. She is happy to know that the staff doesn't recommend the proposed
changes.
Cary Ramsey, 1207 N. Adams Road, Spokane Valley
Mr-Ramsey reported that the sewer is new this year, and is not capable of
high-density flow.
Doug Slaton, 1531.1 F. 15`i' Avenue, Spokane Vallev
Mr. Slaton concurs with the staff recommendation and the views of the
previous speakers.
Gillian Mittman. 1010 N. Burns Road, Spokane Vallev
Ms. Mittman concurs with al I the previous speakers in opposition to this
proposal. She has lived in this neighborhood since 1957, and finds it
stable and established. There are already many care centers in the area.
Sewer capabilities are of major concern to area residents.
Bill Downie, 14215 E. Cataldo, Spokane Valley
Mr. Downic agrees with the previous speakers. He doesn't believe adding
high-density development to this low-density neighborhood would be
prudent. Traffic, especially on the corner of Cataldo and Evergreen, has
become a problem. He believes that this vacant lot would be a perfect
location for a park. Commissioner Gothmann suggested that Mr. Downie
speak to Mike Jackson, Parks & Recreation Director, about the Parks
Department Long Range Plan.
Gretchen Hoy, 1218 N. Marcus, Spokane Vallev
Ms. Hoy owns four properties adjacent to the Crosby Family Land
property. Access to the Crosby property is a concern to her. She
presented the Commission with a copy of a letter to be placed into the
permanent record.
Amanda Clemmons, 1006 N. Warren, Spokane Vallee
Ms. Clemmons' concern is for the safety of her children. She moved to a
low-density area so there would be less traffic danger.
Jill Woolf, 524 N. Adams Road, Spokane Valley
Ms. Woolf teaches school at Progress 1~lernentary. All of the school
children in this area walk to school. There are no sidewalks or curbs, and
no street lights except on l3roadway. This high-density development adds
to the safety issues already existing in the neighborhood.
Other citizens present, who were opposed to Comprehensive Plan
Amendment Application No. CPA-06-04 but did not wish to speak, were:
Vic Hcadlce, 1.017 N. Burns Road, Spokane Valley
*Linnea and Karin Hall, 1021 N. CalAn Road, Spokane Valley
Mary E.:Summerson, 1107 N. Warren Road, Spokane Valley
iVlartlia L. Summerson Witter, 1105 N. Warren Road, Spokane Valley
Sam and Andria Delgado, 14513 E. Mallon, Spokane Valley
Franklin and Nancy Smith, 917 N. Warren Road, Spokane Valley
Karl H. Garlock, 921 N. Burns Road, Spokane Valley
Dave and Dani Fergen, 1.4316 E. Cataldo, Spokane Valley
Robert and Maryann Adams, 14507 E. Marlon, Spokane Valley
Chris and Jamic Owens, 14511 E. Mallon, Spokane Valley
Thomas Endicott, 1115 N. Warren, Spokane Valley
Rich and Peggy Cannon, 1103 Burns Road, Spokane Valley
Debbie Downie, 14215 E. Cataldo Avenue, Spokane Valley
Leonard and Lena Lyson, 1111 N. Burns Road, Spokane Valley
Eric and Colleen Meyer, 14207 E. Cataldo Avenue, Spokane Valley
Tanner Woolf, 524 N. Adams Road, Spokane Valley
Jeff and Kristie James, 14315 E. Cataldo, Spokane Valley
*Joan E. Colwell-Etartung, 918 N. Calvin Road, Spokane Valley
Paul Swavely, 924 N. Calvin Road, Spokane Valley
*Letters front these citizens were received by the.Planning Commission
and placed into permanent record.
Mr. Kuhta presented the Commission with a letter opposing CPA-06-(A to
include in the permanent record from:
Gary L. Collins, 1204 N. Calvin, Spokane Valley
Public Testimony for the hearing on CPA-06-04 was closed at 8:24 p.m.
Commissioner Carroll moved that the Planning Commission accept the
stuffs recommendation on CPA-06-04 as written, and forivard it to the
Cih, Council for further action. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Bluer. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Robertson commended the neighborhood for banding
together on this issue.
The Commission took a second break from 8:25 to 8:33 p.m.
Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Application #CPA-01-04
Commissioner Gothmann opened the hearing for CPA-01-04 at 8:33 p.m.
Mr. Kuhta provided a brief overview of this application submitted by
Warren and Sylvia Riddle for approximately 4.23 acres of land located on
the south side of Dishman-Mica Road, west of Bowdish Road: Parcel Glos.
45333.9024 and 45333.9155. Applicants' proposal: change the land use
designation fi•onn Low-Density Residential to Community Commercial;
change zoning, from B-3 and U.R.-3.5 to B-2. Staff recommendation:
change property to Community Commercial and zone entire property B-2.
The property is not suited for residential use due to railroad adjacent to
southern parcel boundary and a busy arterial intersection.
Public Testimony for CPA-01-04 was opened at 8:36 p.m.
Svlvia Riddle, Applicant, 13616 E. Mt. Spokane Drive, Spokane
Countv (home), 11210 E. Dishman-Mica Road, Spokane Vallev (work)
Mrs. Riddle grew up in the Chester Township. She and her husband
bought this property in chunks with the express purpose of breathing new
life into a stretch of property that was once Chester Township's
commututy center (post office, grade school, etc.). They now need to sell
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_..i the property, and wish to have it rezoned consistently with the surrounding
parcels so it can more easily be sold to another entrepreneur. She asked
the Planning Con rudssion to approve the request.
Public Testimony for CPA-01-04 was closed at 8:43 p.m.
It vas moved by Commissioner Robertson and seconded by
Commissioner Carroll that the Planning Commission accept the staffs
recommendation on CPA-01-04 as written, and forward it to the City
Council for further action. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment #CPA-01-04 was
closed at 8:45 p.m.
Ms. Sukup explained to the Commission and audience that
Comprehensive Plan Amendments will be presented to the City Council
for a first reading at its November 23, 2004 meeting.
Public Wearing on Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Application #CPA-02-04
Public Hearing on CPA-02-04 was opened at 8:46 p.m. Mr. Kuhta
provided a brief overview of this application submitted by Robert G.
Cum, for approximately 1.4 acres of land located on the north side of
Broadway Avenue, east of Ella Road; Parcel No. 45812.9035.
Applicant's proposal: change land use designation from Low-Density
Residential to High-Density Residential; change zoning from UR-3.5 to
UR-22. Staff recommendation: change the Comprehensive Plan
designation to High-Density Residential for the subject property and the
property surrounding the subject that is currently zoned UR-22. Staff also
recommends changing the zone of the subject parcel to UR-22.
Public Testimony for CPA-02-04 was opened at 8:48 p.m.
Robert Curry, Applicant, P.O. Box 1031, Chewelah, WA 99109
Mr. Curry's aim with this application is to make the subject and
surrounding property more compatible for development.
Public Testimony for CPA-02-04 was closed at 8:49 p.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Beaulac that the Planning Commission
accept the staffs recommendation for CPA-02-04 as written, and
forward it to the City Council for further action. Motion passed
unanimously.
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Public Hewing on CPA-02-04 was closed at 3:50 p.m.
Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Application #CPA-03-04
Chairman Gothmann opened the public hearing for CPA-03-04 at 8:50
p.m. Mr. Kuhta provided a brief overview of this application submitted by
Dwight .Flume, representing the Pring Corporation, for 1.45 acres of land
located on the south side of Springfield Avenue, west of Sullivan Road,
one block north of Valleyway; Parcel No. 45144.0245. Applicants'
proposal: change the land use designation from Medium-Density
Residential to High-Density Residential; change zone from UR-7 and B-2
to UR-22. The Applicant indicates that the site would be an ideal location
for a medical office facility, and that the current Comprehensive Plan
designation would not allow for medical offices. Staff recommendation:
staff recommends changing the Comprehensive Plan designation to High-
Density Residential and implementing with the UR-22 zone.
Public Testimony for CPA-03-04 was opened at 8:53 p.m.
Dwight flume, Applicant, 9101 N. Mt. View Lane, Spokane
Mr. Hume reviewed the staff report and agreed with the recommendation.
Grec Waggoner, 1,5317 E. Sprinetield Avenue. Spokane Valley
Mr. Waggoner approves the zoning change with the understanding that a
medical office, not an apartment building, will be built on the land. Road
improvements are needed in this area, and this development may
encourage pavement and curbs.
John Rohrback, 15311 E. Springfield, Spokane Valley
Mr. Rohrback's major concern with the zone change is that apartments
may be built on the land, and he is totally opposed to any use of the
property other than for a medical office building.
Planning staff' explained to Mr. Waggoner and Mr. Rolirback that the
Planning Commission has no control over land use after a zone has been
determined.
Public Testimony for CPA-03-04 was closed at 8:56 p.m.
Commissioner Kogle mowed, and Commissioner.8lum seconded, a
motion for Planning Commission to accept the staff's recommendation
for CPA-03-04 as written, and forward it to the City Council for further
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action. Commissioners.81►rm, Beaulae, Gatlin:ann, Robertson and
Kogle voted in favor of the motion. Commissioner Carroll voted against
the motion. tkfotion passed 5-1.
Staff explained that UR-22 is the only existing zone that would allow for a
medical office to be built on the property, so it was the only viable rezone
option.
1'ut)I1C riearm%4 for t-FA-03-U4 was CIOSCCI at 9:UU D.111.
Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Application #CPA-04-04
Public Hearing for CPA-04-04 was opened at 9:00 p.m. M.r. Kuhta
provided a brief overview of this application submitted by Paul Gillespie,
Jr. for 4.85 acres of land located on the south side of Broadway Avenue,
about 4,000 feet east of Sullivan Road; Parcel No. 45134.0206.
Applicant's proposal: change property from Low-Density Residential to
High-Density Residential; change zone to UR-22. Staff
recommendation: staff recommends no change to the current
Comprehensive Plan designation. The area is surrounded by large,
undeveloped parcels of land with limited infrastructure available to
` support higher densities. The area should be reviewed during the City's
Comprehensive Plan process with community input into the design of the
Land Use Plan.
Public Testimony for CPA-04-04 was opened at 9:03 p.m.
Paul Gillespie, 740 E. Plateau Road, Spokane
Mr. Gillespie explained that there is some development occurring in the
area, noting the Val-Mart shopping area, and he doesn't think east
Broadway will remain a two-lane road forever. He foresees a need in the
area for small; well-built, multi-family areas.
Public Testimony for CPA-04-04 was closed at 9:07 p.m.
Staff explained that the City of Spokane Valley has not scheduled any
road improvements for east Broadway in its six-year road plan. There are
no sewers in the area. Mr. Gillespie's proposal does not appear to be the
best choice for his property at this time. Although Mr. Gillespie has made
some good points in his application, the absence of design standards
negatively affects the timing for approval.
Commissioner Beaulac moved that the Planning Commission accept the
staff's reeom►nendation for CI'A-04-04 as written, and fonvard it to the
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City Council for further action. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Carroll !Motion passed unanimously.
Public Hearing for CPA-04-04 was closed at 9:10 p.m.
Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Application #CPA-05-04
Public Hearing for CPA-05-04 was opened at 9:11 p.m. Mr. Kuhta
provided a brief overview of this application submitted by Vernon Eden
.for 1.75 acres of land located on the north side of Valleyway Avenue,
about 150 feet off Sullivan -Road; Parcel Nos. 45133.0524 and
45133.0540. Applicants' proposal: change property from Low-Density
Residential to Regional Commercial; change zone from UR-22 to 13-1.
Staff recommendation: Planning staff recommended changing the
property to Regional Commercial and applying the B-2 zone. Staff further
recommended no further commercial zoning east of the subject property
along Valleyway.
There was no Public Testimony for CPA-05-04.
Commissioner Robertson proved that the Plunning Commission accept
the stuffs recommendation for C!'A-05-04 as written, and forward it to
the City Council for further action. Commissioner Blum seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Hearing for CPA-05-04 was closed at 9.19 p.m.
Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Application #CPA-07-04 - Mansfield Road Alignment
Public Hewing for CPA-07-04 was opened at 9:20 p.m. Mr. Kuhta
introduced Sandra l7askell, P.E., who works in the City's Public Works
Department. He provided a brief overview of this application submitted
by Todd R. Whipple, P.E., on behalf of Chris Ashenbrener and Bill
Lawson, for the undeveloped portion of Mansfield Avenue bet peen Houk
and Mirabeau Parkway, mcaSUring approximately 2,000 feet. Applicants'
proposal: amend the Interim Spokane Valley Arterial Road Plan by
removing Mansfield Avenue between Houk Street and "rabeau Parkway.
Staff recommendation: Community Development and Public Works
staff recommends denial of the proposed Arterial Road Plan change.
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- Extension of Mansfield Avenue would provide traffic relief from Indiana
Avenue and connectivity of the City street system.
Public Testimony for CPA-07-04 was opened at 9:23 p.m.
Chris Ashenbrener, 202 E. Trent, #400. Spokane
Ivir. Ashenbrener presented the Commissioners with copies of a document
entitled "Argument for Removal of Mansfield Extension to Spokane Valley
Arterial Road Plan This document will become a part of the permanent
record.
Commissioner Gothmann moved that the nneeting be extended to 9:45
p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner I►ogle. Afotion passed
unanimously.
Mr. Ashenbrener spoke to each of the points detailed in his four-page
proposal to remove the Mansfield Extension from the Spokane Valley
Road Plan. In SUmmary, he believes that the existing north and south
streets provide adequate access in that particular area of development.
It was moved by Commissioner Gothmann, and seconded by
Commissioner Robertson that the meeting be at-tended to 10:00 p.m.
jVotion passed unanimously.
' Todd Whipple, 13218 E. Spraizue Ave., Spokane Vallee
Mr. Whipple presented the Commissioners with copies of his five-page
letter intended to help clarify points from his testimony. This document
will become a part of the permanent record. He spoke to each of the
points detailed in his letter, giving the Commission and remaining
audience a historical overview of the issue. In summary, Mr. Whipple
believes that the line that was drawn from Houk to Mirabeau Parkway was
a mistake.
Commissioner Gothmann ►moved to eoY1end the rmeetino to 10:15 p.m.
tl'lotion was seconded by Commissioner Kogle. Motion passed
unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Carroll that the Planning Commission
continue the hearing and public testinioiq fior CPA-07-04, and table the
Commissioners discussion until October 14, 2004. Commissioner Blum
seconded the motion. Alotion passed unaninnous4l.
Mr. Whipple asked that Mr. Wayne Frost be allowed to speak at this
hearing. The Commission agreed to hear Mr. Frost.
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Wayne li rost, Centennial Properties, 3320 N. Argonne Rd., Sgokanc
Valley
Mr. Frost works with the Inland Empire Paper Company and stated that it
is true that his organization has extended Mansfield to the west of their
property line. They also plan to extend Mirabeau Parkway. He asked the
Commission to take into consideration the "Bridging the Valley" project
which could potentially provide better arterial access for the City within
the next ten years.
Staff will take a look at the information that was handed out at the public
hearing by Mr. Ashenbrener and INIT. Whipple before the October 14`h
meeting. Public Works staff will present the City's proposal at that time.
Commissioner Gothmann moved to et:tend the meeting to 10:30 p.m.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kogle. eilotion passed
ununimonshy.
At 10:12 p.m., Public Hearing for CPA-07-04 was tabled for continuation
on October 14, 2004.
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Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Application #CPA-08-04
Public Hearing for CPA-08-04 was opened at 10:12 p.m. Mr. Kuhta
provided a brief overview of this application submitted by the City of
Spokane Valley, for ten (10) acres of land located north of Rutter Road
and west of Dora Avenue, on the southeastern boundary of Felts Field. It
is the only portion of Airport property located within the City of Spokane
Valley. Applicant's proposal: change the land use designation from
Low-Density Residential to Light Industrial; change zoning from UR-3.5
to 1-2. Staff recommendation: change property to Light Industrial and
zone 1-2, consistent with current uses.
Public Testimony for CPA-08-04 was opened at 10:13 p.m.
Rodney Rick. 1920 N. Dora Road, Spokane Valley
Mr. Rick's family has had problems with the fumes from landing
airplanes. The fumes get stuck in his basement. He doesn't know what to
do about this, and is worried that if the Planning Commission approves
this proposal, things will get worse for his family.
Conunissioner Gothtnatui suggested that Mr. Rick contact the F.A.A. He
offered the City's support with Mr. Rick's efforts. Commissioner Kogle
also recommended that shrubs or other protective landscaping be
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considered by both Mr. Rick and the Airport. Mr. Kuhta agreed to speak
with someone from the Airport about considering fume mitigation through
the use of protective landscaping.
John Gordon, 7105 E. Euclid, Spokane Valley
Mr. Gordon believes that increased Airport traffic will break up the roads
in that area well before their time. He is also concerned about the property
values in the area, having already lost his view of the sunset. Mr. Gordon
is concerned about adequate Airport use regulation, and an increase of
hazardous waste in the area.
Public Testimony for CPA-08-04 was closed at 10:2 p.m.
Mr. Kuhta explained that this is a routine and expected land transaction,
which is not really negotiable.
It was moved by Conunissioner Blum that the Planning Commission
accept the staffs recommendation for CPA-08-04 as written, and
forward it to the City Council for further action. Commissioner
Robertson seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Public hearing for CPA-08-04 was closed at 10:27 p.m.
Commissioner Kogle recommended that the Planning Commissioners and staff
members use respect and caution when speaking in public. It was obvious to her
that people were tired and wanted to rush the hearing process, and she felt the
final two citizens waiting all night to testify bore the brunt of that impatience
unnecessarily.
OLD BUSINESS:
B. Tabled Public Hearing on Street Vacation Request No. STV-03-04
There was a change of scope for Street Vacation Request #S'CV-03-04, so
it has been re-noticed and will be opened again for public testimony on
October 14, 2004. Ms. Sukup handed out a revised Request for Planning
Commission Action on this proposal.
X. FOR THE. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Corgi nissioner Carroll asked staff if the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code
contain information regarding air quality issues. He asked staff if the City should
consider this in the Comprehensive Plan process. Ms. Suk-up explained that this is
typically the job of the Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority.
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X1. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business. the meeting was adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
Debi Alley, Administrative
APPROVED:
'Villiam H. G~th.rnann, Chairman
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