PC APPROVED Minutes 10-11-18 Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers—City Hall
October 11,2018
L Chair Rasmussen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners,staff and audience stood for
the pledge of allegiance. Office Assistant Maty Moore took roll and the following members and staff
were present:
James Johnson, absent-excused Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
Danielle Kaschmitter
Timothy Kelley
Michael Phillips
Michelle Rasmussen Deanna Horton, Secretary to the Commission
Suzanne Stathos, absent—excused Mary Moore, Office Assistant
Matt Walton
Hearing no objections, Commissioners Johnson and Stathos were excused from the meeting.
II. AGENDA: Commissioner Walton moved to accept the October 11, 2018 agenda as presented. The
vote on the motion was five in favor, zero against, and the motion passed.
III. MINUTES: There were no minutes to approve.
IV. COMMISSION REPORTS: The Commissioners had no reports.
V. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Senior Planner Lori Barlow reported staff made a presentation to
the Council on October 2, 2018 regarding density and duplexes. Staff reported that in two instances
the density had been exceeded,when duplexes were built following the platting process. Council stated
they would like to monitor the situation and follow the County's review of their density and duplex
development regulations prior to taking any action.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
i. Findings of Fact: CTA-2018-0003 A city-initiated proposed amendment to Spokane Valley
Municipal Code(SVMC) 19.70.050(G) Open Space requirements in Mixed Use Zones.
Ms. Barlow explained the findings of fact which reflect the Planning Commission's
recommendation regarding CTA-2018-0003 which is a proposed amendment to SVMC
19.70.050(G) amending the open space requirements in mixed use zones. Commissioner Walton
moved to approve the findings of fact for CTA-2018-0003 as presented.Commissioner Rasmussen
stated the reason she voted against the amendment as proposed was she believes there is a
population which does not care about green space and the potential for development to be a little
less costly were her concerns. The vote on the motion was four in favor, one against, with
Commissioner Rasmussen dissenting, and the motion passed
VIII. GOOD OF THE ORDER: There was nothing for the good of the order.
IX. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Walton moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 p.m. The vote on
the motion was unanimous in favor and the motion passed.
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Michelle Rasmussen, Chair Date signed
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Deanna Horton, Secretary