Agenda 08/11/2005 ,OF AGENDA
SCTIokane SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
40Valley REGULAR MEETING
August 11, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 14 and July 28, 2005 minutes
PUBLIC COMMENT —for members of the Public to speak to the Commission
regarding matters NOT on the current agenda.
COMMISSION REPORTS
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
COMMISSION BUSINESS
New Business —
Old Business —
Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan deliberations
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER-
ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONERS CITY STAFF
Fred Beaulac Marina Sukup, AICP
Robert Blum Greg McCormick, AICP
John G. Carroll, Vice-Chair Scott Kuhta, AICP
David Crosby, Chair Mike Basinger, Assoc. Plnr
William Gothmann Deanna Griffith, Admin
Gail Kogle
Ian Robertson www.spokanevalley.orq
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Draft Minutes
Council Chambers —City Hall 11707 E. Sprague Ave
July 14, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Crosby called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm.
Staff attending the meeting: Marina Sukup, Director of Community Development,
Greg McCormick, Planning Manager, Scott Kuhta, Sr. Planner, Mike Basinger,
Associate Planner, Carolbelle Branch Public Information Officer and Deanna
Griffith, Administrative Assistant
I1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Commission, audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ill. ROLL CALL
Fred Beaulac—Present Bill Gothmann— Present
Bob Blum — Present Gail Kogle—Present
John G. Carroll—Present Ian Robertson— Present
David Crosby— Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Gothmann moved that the July 14, 2005 agenda be
approved as written. Commissioner Robertson seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Gothmann stated that he had a couple of corrections to the
agendas under consideration. June 16 minutes change location to Spokane
Nazarene church. Also on page 3, David Roberts' testimony, what are TDR's?
Transfer Development Rights and it will be spelled out in the minutes.
Changes for the June 22 minutes, should state held at the Community Center.
Page 2 David Orahood's testimony line 4 should state "the City should not
continue the practice".
No changes for the minutes of June 23, 2005
It was moved by Commissioner Robertson to accept all minutes submitted
as amended, seconded by Commissioner Blum. Motion passed
unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
Daniel LaVigne, 2603 N. Gary Laurie Ct.; Valley Elks club is on Marrietta. Need
to post sign to inform truck drivers that there is not outlet and they can not turn
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around. Drivers are constantly driving over yards, getting stuck, destroying
property. Mr. LaVigne wants something done about the traffic around his area,
now. He fells it can not wait until the plan is done, must be corrected now.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Gothmann reported he attended the City Council meeting on July
12, 2005. The street vacations for Knox and Shannon Ave. both were approved.
The appeal of a decision by the Hearing Examiner for the Belleville PUD that
does not have direct access to an arterial or collector road, were denied.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Director Sukup reported that Mark Hinshaw, an expert in urban planning would
be here for a discussion on July 19, 2005 to discuss Urban Planning and
Rethinking Regulations for the 21st Century. We have invited the Planning
Commission, City Council as well as the surrounding jurisdictions to attend this
informative lecture.
VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. OLD BUSINESS:
Public Hearing continued from May 26, 2005, on the proposed Storage
Tank Ordinance. Director Sukup provided a brief background; based on
input received from several sources it has been determined that
additional alternatives should be considered. Staff recommends that the
public hearing be closed and that no action be taken.
Mr. Glen Terry, Irvin Water District, stated he had submitted comments
during the public hearing previously and asked to be contacted and
involved in the development of the storage tank ordinance as it moves
forward. Commissioner Gothmann made a motion to close the public
hearing and take no action on the proposed ordinance. Commissioner
Robertson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
B. New Business
Public Hearing for the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Crosby re-opened the Hearing at 6:25 pm
Mr. Scott Kuhta gave a brief over view of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr.
Kuhta also submitted seven written recommendations for revisions to the
proposed Land Use Map.
Steve Hormel, 516 S. Barker Rd. Mr. Hormel stated he believes that low
density should be changed to no more than 4 houses per acre. UR-3.5
should remain low density and UR-7 should be reclassified as medium
density.
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Chuck Hafner, 4710 S. Woodruff Mr. Hafner, speaking on behalf of the
Ponderosa and Rotchford neighborhoods, said that he appreciated all
that the Commission has done to help his neighborhood. He stated that,
he and his neighbors support the comprehensive plan draft as written.
Please consider making the UR-1 Estate Residential Zoning permanent.
Andrew Warlock, CLC Associates, 12730 E. Mirabeau Parkway,
addressing the Commission on behalf of Dr. Eric Ellingsen, requested
that the property that Dr. Ellingsen owns and has built on and the
adjacent property be designated as office in the comprehensive plan.
Written comments submitted.
Dr. Eric Ellingsen, 1215 N. McDonald Rd. Requested that his property
be classified as Office. He has the support of neighbors. Written
comments submitted.
Gary Johnson, 12917 E. Sharp submitted written comment to support
the request for office zoning on the parcels requested by Dr. Ellingsen.
John Boyd, 4024 S. Forest Meadow Dr. Commercial/business activity in
residential neighborhoods needs to be regulated. Supports protection of
the river and aquifer. Encourages more emphasis be placed on bicycle
transportation. Written comments submitted.
Dwight Hume, D J Hume Co., Land Use Consulting Services, 9101 N.
Mt. View Lane Mr. Hume represents 3 clients with projects or land in the
Spokane Valley.
• Harlan Douglass, former Albertsons at Pines and Sprague objects to
the change from Regional Commercial to Community Commercial.
• Joe Ward who owns property at NE corner of Pines and 3rd, along
with property at the corner of 81h and Pines, SE corner, wants an
appropriate commercial designation along SR-27.
• Union Pacific Railroad property north of Sprague, east of Havana,
requests the property be designated Regional Commercial rather than
both Regional and Mixed Use.
Written comments submitted for all parcels.
Glenn Terry, Irvin Water District, resident. Irvin Water District
supports the comprehensive plan and appreciates the avenues of
communication. Irvin has comments in regard to chapter 2, page 2,
public utilities, page 12 2.3.2, 6th paragraph, development of wellhead
protection program, which should be coordinated with local providers.
Chapter 4 2.4.9, drinking water section, to insure plans are consistent
with the comprehensive Plan. Water district plans must be updated every
6 years.
He also noted that the District had appealed the Mitigated Determination
of Non-Significance (MDNS) for a plant expansion of Arrow Asphalt Plant
and has requested that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) be
required.
Written comments submitted.
The Commission took a 5 minute break, and reconvened at 7:30
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John Konen, Storhauq Engineering, consultant, representing the
Goldens and Wesches who own property in 1204 S. Vercler, requests
that the Low Density Residential designation be changed to Office. The
area around the hospital should permit expansion of medical office and
support uses.
Kim Golden, 1204 N. Vercler Rd. Part owner of property, would like to
have a larger office area around hospital. Written comments submitted.
Jan Wesche, 1204 N. Vercler Rd. Part owner of property at this address.
Submitted written comment to request the office area around hospital be
increased to allow for growth. Written comments submitted
F.J. Dullanty, Jr., Represents Appleway Automotive Group Large
dealership in the proposed City Center. Requests that the City Center
designation be shrunk to a more manageable size. Would like area that
is between current lines and requested new lines be reclassified to a City
Center Reserve area. The City Center would restrict too heavily the
dealership would be considered non-conforming from the beginning.
Would like to be involved in the deliberations regarding the plan if
possible.
Margaret Mortiz, 3420 S. Ridgeview Dr. Already submitted written
comment. Her concerns address evacuation plans, flood plain plan
around her area. Plan will allow higher densities and which may not be
appropriate in all areas, especially where park land has not been
reserved. Infrastructure should be in place before development occurs.
The area identified as "City Center" may be too large. A broadband. Wi-
Fi City Center is possible. Land Use Policy 65 should include
requirements to increase accountability including more independent
audits and more due diligence.
Linda Gerken, 11804 E. Buckeye thanked the Commission for changing
the classification to Low Density Residential in her area. She also
requested a moratorium on any further modification to View Ranch
Estates until Comprehensive Plan can be developed and approved.
Space in this area is currently zoned UR-22 and should be returned to
UR-3.5. Too much traffic in area now. Written comments submitted.
Helen Sargent, 11810 E. Buckeye requested that the area known as
View Ranch Estates be changed from current zoning of UR-22 to UR-7.
She noted the need for a stop light at Grace and Pines or Buckeye and
Pines. Many accidents already in this area and development is
increasing traffic. Written comments submitted.
Suzette McGoldrick-Edelblute, 2505 S. Timberlane Speaking for
herself and her husband Bill Edelblute. They support maximizing open
spaces, natural environment, parks, walking paths. Believes there is a
lack of parks in the plan. Does not support extending the Sprague/
Appleway couplet.
Mary Pollard, 17216 E. Baldwin Disturbed that developer can keep
things hidden from citizens until it is too late to object to the total plan.
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Developer around her home has built a 7 foot dirt mound and the view is
blocked. City should consider all aspects of a plan and listen to
neighbors input. People are adversely affected by decisions of
developers. Written comments and pictures submitted.
Howard Galberth, 10905 E. 11th Opposed to the liberal approval of
rezones from UR-3.5 to UR-7. Developers not complying with contract
obligations. New developments need fencing. Planning Commission
needs to increase oversight on the developers and making developments
follow through on the items that were supposed to occur before homes
were occupied.
Rob Gregg, Manager Spokane Industrial Park Mr. Gragg takes issue
with Land Use Policy 2.5.6 which specifies that commercial and retail
zones belong around industrial. Workers in the Industrial Park have the
need for these services. These benefits are not a detriment as suggested
in the plan. People are choosing to move elsewhere due to some plan
land uses. Changing what a person can do with his land can be
considered a taking? Spokane Industrial Park is the largest industrial
park in the region, with abundant land. The State of Washington is too
difficult to do business with: businesses locate or relocate to Idaho where
it is easier to do business.
Written comments were submitted by Kerry Orcutt, David Gump, John
Elias, Janice Austin and Jill Enzler,
Commissioner Crosby seeing there was no one else wishing to speak
closed pubic hearing at 8:24 pm
X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Commissioner Crosby asked for recommendations from staff, for deliberations.
Commissioner Blum moved that the official comment period for the Planning
Commission would end at close of business on Monday July 18, 2005. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Beaulac. Motion passed with 6 in favor and
Commissioner Carroll opposed.
Schedule for deliberations is set for Wed. and Thurs. beginning July 20, 2005 for
the next four weeks. Commissioner Carroll expressed a concern that all
commissioners might not be able to attend every night. Meetings are recorded
and commissioners can come and listen to them to catch up. The Plan will be
updated with underline and strike-through until approved for recommendation to
City Council. The Commission will initiate their deliberations with the
consideration of the Introduction, Utilities, and Natural Environment, reserving the
Parks element until later in the schedule to enable the Commission to consider
the draft Parks master Plan. The Commission requested footnote dates for draft
versions. It was agreed that deliberations would end no earlier than Aug 11,
2005.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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SUBMITTED: APPROVED:
Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant David Crosby, Chairman
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Approved Minutes
Council Chambers — City Hall 11707 E. Sprague Ave
July 28, 2005
I. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Gothmann made a motion to appoint Commissioner Kogle as
acting chairman. Second by Commissioner Beaulac. Passed unanimous.
Commissioner Kogle called the meeting to order at 6:01 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
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Commission, audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Fred Beaulac—Present Bill Gothmann — Present
Bob Blum —Absent, excused Gail Kogle—Present
John G. Carroll —Absent, excused Ian Robertson— Present
David Crosby— Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Gothmann moved that the July 28, 2005 agenda be
approved as written. Commissioner Beaulac seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Gothmann seconded by Commissioner
Robertson that the minutes of the July 14, 2005, be tabled until the August
11, 2005 meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public Comment
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Robertson reported that he had held the first meeting of the
Neighborhood Chapter Adhoc Committee. He stated that he feels it is going well.
Members are Commissioner Robertson, Commissioner Kogle, Commissioner
Beaulac, Councilmember Schimmels, Julie Prafke and Michele Maher from the
Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, Chuck Hafner and Mary Pollard.
Commissioner Gothmann reported that he had attended the city council meeting
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where they discussed block parties and stated they had hired a City Attorney.
Commissioners Beaulac, Kogle and Crosby had nothing to report
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Director Sukup stated that the commission was still on a time line to finish up by
the 11th of August. The Commissioners are still on a schedule to meet August
3rd, 4th, 10th and a regular meeting on the 11th.
VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. OLD BUSINESS:
Comprehensive Plan deliberations. Discussion on the Economic
Development Chapter followed.
B. New Business
None
X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
None
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm
SUBMITTED: APPROVED:
Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant David Crosby, Chairman
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Neighborhood Ad Hoc Task force draft
Last printed August 11,2005
CHAPTER TEN - NEIGHBORHOODS
10.0 Introduction
Neighborhoods—their character, their livability, their development—these are some of
the vital elements of the attractiveness of a city. Neighborhoods are the most immediate
symbols of the context in which we live our lives. ,Empowering neighbors and Deleted:Our society is increasingly,
neighborhoods is vital to restoring a sense of control and balance to the life of the and rapidly,becoming so complex
that the overwhelming sense of
average citizen. powerlessness is a significant
motivating force in a citizen's daily
Neighborhoods are the first line of defense against the feelings of disenfranchisement life. The complexity is so profound
that so invade much of modern life. They are the first line of defense against crime, loss that most people have only a vague
and deterioration,those negatives that so define much of urban life.
idea of how the instruments aloebeing
of daily
g life function...let alone being able to
The Neighborhood Chapter of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan establishes the operate and repair them. ¶
process for neighborhood/sub-area planning once the Comprehensive Plan has been
adopted. This important community process effectively implements the vision of the
Comprehensive Plan while ensuring that neighborhoods continue to be the foundation of
a strong community. While many of the complex issues and opportunities facing the City
are addressed effectively at the city-wide level, others require a more specific solution.
In addition, neighborhoods and sub-areas may face unique issues which differ from
those in other parts of the community.
10.1 Planning Context
The Washington Growth Management Act' and Washington Administrative Code provide
for the inclusion of optional elements2 relating to physical development in the
Comprehensive Plan. Neighborhood and sub-area plans may be included, provided
they are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The initial adoption of a
neighborhood/sub-area plan that does not otherwise modify the comprehensive plan
policies and designations applicable to the sub-area is not limited to the annual update
and may be enacted at any time3.
10.2 Neighborhood/sub-area Planning
10.2.1 Purpose. Neighborhood/sub-area plans should be used to create, enhance or
maintain civic identity and to revitalize under-utilized areas. Infill development is the
process of developing or redeveloping under-utilized parcels of land within existing
urban areas that are already provided with services. Infill development policies help
utilize existing utilities and services before considering costly extensions.
Neighborhood/sub-area plans include plans for residential neighborhoods,
industrial/commercial development, mixed-use development and joint planning areas.
The adoption and incorporation of neighborhood/sub-area plans into the Comprehensive
Plan adds greater detail,guidance and predictability to the Plan.
A Neighborhood/sub-area is a geographic neighborhood/sub-area within the City of
Spokane Valley, adjacent jurisdictions and joint planning areas. The extent of a
neighborhood is variable and may be defined by tradition, common interests and uses,
period of building and development or subdivision patterns. Neighborhood boundaries
may include such features as major streets, natural geographic boundaries or other
1 RCW 36.70A.080
2 WAC 365-195-345
3 RCW 36.70A.130
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physical features. A neighborhood-based organization is an entity composed of
individuals, businesses and/or institutions associated with one or more specific
neighborhoods that are recognized by the City as a partner in communicating
information and providing assistance in securing public participation.
Neighborhood/sub-area planning will provide residents a greater opportunity to be
involved in a planning process that is more identifiable and predictable. Local residents,
business owners and property owners will gain a clearer understanding of the potential
changes that may affect their neighborhoods.
10.2.2 Procedure. Neighborhood/sub-area plans should be initiated by neighborhood-
based organizations to address unique characteristics and issues within a localized
area. Public participation in the development of the plan should be comprehensive,
including all interested persons, property owners, residents and business interests.
The elements to be considered in Neighborhood/sub-area plans include all mandatory
elements of the Comprehensive Plan specified by the GMA and should follow the
recommendations of the Washington Administrative Code. Neighborhood/sub-area
plans should provide more detailed information and include goals, policies and strategies
for implementation.
A proposed neighborhood/sub-area plan should be submitted to the Planning
Commission with notice to the City Council. The Planning Commission will schedule
one or more public hearings to consider the proposed plan. Following hearing,the
Planning Commission will forward its findings and recommendations to the City Council
for their consideration.
10.2 Goals and Policies
Goal Deleted:As with many cities,
Spokane Valley will have limited
funNG-1 Maintain consistencybetween Neighborhood/sub-areaplans and the neigh with nweighboch torhood/sub-area
tea pursuelits
9 neighborhood/sub-area planning
City Comprehensive Plan. goals. It will be imperative that
Spokane Valley make strategic
investments of the limited resources
available. 11
NG-2 Preserve and protect Spokane Valley's existing residential
neighborhoods and require new development to be of a scale and design that
is compatible with existing neighborhood character.
Policies
NP-2.1 Establish appropriate design guidelines with buffer zones and transition
requirements to protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible land uses
and adverse impacts associated with high intensity transportation and freight
corridors.
NP-2.2 Encourage rehabilitation and improvement programs to conserve and
upgrade existing properties and buildings.
NP-2.3 Maintain a strong code enforcement program to protect residential
areas from illegal land use activities.
NP-2.4 ,Encourage programs targeted at neighborhood preservation, including (Deleted:Support
Weed and Seed, housing rehabilitation and crime prevention programs, such as
Neighborhood Watch, McGruff Houses,etc..
NP-2.5 Work with schools and non-profit organizations to identify and address
housing and neighborhood concerns.
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NP-2.6 Focus economic development activities in areas which support and
enhance continued neighborhood integrity.
NP-2.7 Encourage,development of neighborhood/sub-area based associations (Deleted: the
and work with these groups to develop and refine neighborhood/sub-area plans.
NP-2.8 Qevelop guidelines for neighborhood/sub-area planning that can be (Deleted:The City shall d
used in the creation of neighborhood/sub-area plans.
Goal
NG-3 Encourage Neighborhood/sub-area planning for commercial,
industrial and mixed use properties to enhance the quality, vibrancy and
character of existing development and to promote the highest and best use of
land.
Policies
NP-3.1 Establish permitting procedures, regulations and incentives that
encourage multi-use areas that integrate a broad range of appropriate and
compatible land use activities and encourage the development and
redevelopment of land in conformance with the SVCP.
NP-3.2 Encourage the remediation of environmentally contaminated sites, to
return the land to productive commercial and industrial use.
NP-3.3 Ensure that commercial development is designed and scaled in a
manner that is compatible with surrounding neighborhoods.
Goal
NG-4 Work with, neighborhoods/sub-areas to determine the need, if any, and Deleted:The City of Spokane
the preferred approach for outreach activities, in order to maintain the flow of Valley will w
information between the city and it's citizens. (Deleted: it's
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3 CHAPTER 10-NEIGHBORHOODS
Planning Commission deliberation meeting notes from Thursday
August 4, 2005. 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Commissioner Carroll called the
meeting to order at 6:00 pm, stating that Commissioner Crosby was in
transit.
Commissioners Carroll, Robertson, Beaulac, Blum and Gothmann were
present at roll call, Commissioner Kogle was excused absent and
Commissioner Crosby arrived at 7:00 pm.
Discussion continued on the Transportation chapter of the
comprehensive plan.
Tg-4, no change
Tp-1, strike the word 'full'
Tp-2, no change
Tp-3, no change
Tp-4, strike the word 'urban'
Tp-5, strike the words 'at higher densities.'
Tp-6, add the words 'Private roads should be designed and constructed
to current street standards.'
Tp-7 & 8, change the word keep to restrict in tp-7, add tp-8 to the end
of 7, 'and utilize traffic calming....
Tp-9, remove
Tp-10, no change
Discussion of the change of the order of discussion items.
Tp-3, add the word lighting after landscaping before and beaut.....
Break
Return from break, read neighborhood chapter submission, 3 pages
finished that am by the Adhoc committee.
First paragraph of introduction. Removing last two lines of paragraph.
Vote, 3 to remove, 3 to retain. Will need to be readdressed at next
Wed. meeting.
10.1, no change
10.2.1, first sentence, paragraph two, add the word neighborhood
after geographic and sub-area.
10.2.2, definition of the word all, as in reference to 'all interested
persons, property owners, residents and business interests.' Will be
addressed in the guidelines.
Goals and Policies - remove paragraph - as with many cities, Spokane
Valley will have limited funds limited resources available.
Ng-1, no change
Ng-2, discussion of the use of the word 'scale'. Vote 3 to remove, 3 to
retain. Will need to be readdressed at next Wed. meeting.
Np-2.1, no change
Np-2.2, no change
Np-2.3, no change
Np-2.4, strike the word 'Block' not the correct name of the program as
it exists in Spokane Valley. Change the first word to Encourage
Will continue discussion on Wed. 10th starting with np-2.5. When
finished with neighborhood discussion will return to transportation
then, move into land use. Move to adjourn at 8:45
Planning Commission Deliberation Meeting 8/08/05, 6:00 to 9:00 pm,
Commissioner Crosby called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Commissioners Crosby, Robertson, Beaulac, Blum, Kogle and
Gothmann were present at roll call, Commissioner Carroll is absent
excused.
Discussion continued on the proposed Neighborhood chapter of the
comprehensive plan.
Np-2.5, no change
Np-2.6, no change
Np-2.7, change to read - Encourage development of
neighborhood/sub-area based associations and work with these groups
to develop and refine neighborhood/sub-area plans.
Np-2.8, remove the first three words, The City shall
Ng-3, no change
Np-3.1, no change
Np-3.2, no change
Np-3.3, no change
Ng-4, strike the words, The City of Spokane Valley,
Return to the previously unresolved issues from the plan, at the 8-4
meeting, both issues fell to a tie vote.
Return to the beginning of the introduction. Last two sentences in the
first paragraph. Suggestion: there are certain complexities to daily life
there is one thing you can count on is your neighborhood. Vote to
strike from the paragraph the last two sentences. Move the next
paragraph, one line, to the end of 1st paragraph.
Return to NG-2, after discussion; vote to keep the word scale in the
goal.
Next discussion, does this neighborhood chapter belong in the plan?
Commissioner Blum feels that having an Adhoc committee and taking
in more information after the close of the public hearing is not
appropriate. He feels this is accepting public comment beyond the
borders of the 'law'. Question-people on the committee, developers
invited? Commissioners Beaulac and Gothmann brought this concept
to the table in response to public testimony. The Commission had
discussion that we should form Adhoc committee. Should the
commission have public comment period after Adhoc returns. Adhoc
committee consisted of 2 chamber members, 2 people from
neighborhoods who submitted request for chapter, a council member
and three commissioners. Commissioner Robertson stated if our
integrity is being questioned, then he suggests we reopen the public
hearing. Mr. McCormick said that the Adhoc committee is not outside
of the rules, there will be more public hearings, and the city council
will hold them. A valley auto dealer asked for a private meeting to
discuss a specific land use issue and we have told them no. Is this the
different? The auto dealer did testify. We have the information about
what they want, they wanted to have a one on meeting which is not
appropriate. Any commissioner is able to go and talk to anyone to get
more information. Commissioner Blum still feels this wrong. The
Adhoc committee only took the information from the housing chapter,
chamber recommendation and the neighborhoods that testified. All
information used to draft the chapter was information the commission
had already received, there was no new information. Committee
brought people outside of the process, who chosen, chance to add
comment. Chairman only chose people who had already given
testimony during the public hearing process. The decision should be
as simple as have it in or leave it out.
Commissioner Robertson moved that the proposed neighborhood
chapter be added to the comprehensive plan as amended by the
commission's discussions and recommendations. It was seconded by
Commissioner Beaulac. Vote by count is Commissioners Robertson,
Kogle, Beaulac and Gothmann vote for adding the chapter,
Commissioner Blum abstains, based on the differing opinion that he
approves of the chapter but not of the process in which it was
presented, Commissioner Crosby exercises his right as Chairman to
not vote. It passes.
Return to Transportation
TG-5, spell out the TSM, as Transportation System Management then
follow by (TSM).
Tp-11, change the word coordination to synchronization
Tp-12, strike 'will be used' start the policy with Use Access
Management
Discussion as to whether the goals and policies should be under the
supporting wording or grouped together at the end of each chapter.
Several suggestions, no decision.
Staffs to develop a policy to address the capacity enhancement, traffic
storage, please also make a reference to funding.
Tp-36, should stay where it is
TG6, no change
Tp-13, no change
Tp-14, no change
Tp-15, no change
Tp-16, staff to define facilities as it addresses the policy
Tp-17, add the word 'Include' to the front of this statement
Tp-18, add the word 'Include' to the front of this policy and strike the
words 'should be required
Tp-19, no change
Tp-20, strike policy, covered in 16
Tp-21, strike policy, covered in 19
Tg-7, change CTR to commute reduction act and then follow with
(CTR)
Tg-8, staff to rewrite, end at 'livability need of the City. Remove all
words following.
Tg-9, staff to rewrite for better reading
Tp-22, move to under goal 6
Tp-23, move to under goal 6
Tp-24, strike
Tp-25, move to goal 9
Tp-26, strike
Tp-27, moves to goal 9, strike 'especially to reduce sprawl'
Tp-28, move to goal 9, start with 'Allow for a ...'
Tp-29, strike
Tp-30, strike
Tp-31, move to goal 7
Tp-32, strike
Commissioner Crosby has a conflict for Thursday night's meeting. He
will only be able to stay until 7:00 pm, due to a prior commitment.
Commissioner Blum moved that Commissioner Kogle would then take
over as Chairman for the remainder of the meeting. Commissioner
Robertson seconded, passed unanimously. After the transportation
chapter is done, we will move to land use. The commission chooses
to review policy before the specific map issues. Adjourn at 9:10 pm.