PC APPROVED Minutes 03-28-19 Regular Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers--City Hall
March 28, 2019
I. Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
H. Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance.
III. Office Assistant Robin Hutchins called roll and the following members and staff were present:
James Johnson Cary DriskeIl, City Attorney
Danielle Kaschmitter Jenny Nickerson, Building Official
Timothy Kelley Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
Robert McKinley Karen Kendall,Planner
Michael Phillips, absent - excused
Michelle Rasmussen
Matt Walton, absent-excused Deanna Horton, Secretary to the Commission
Robin Hutchins, Office Assistant
Hearing no objections, Commissioners Phillips and Walton were excused from the meeting.
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Rasmussen moved to approve the March 28, 2019 agenda as
presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was Jive in,favor, zero opposed,
and the motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Rasmussen moved to approve the March 14, 2019 minutes as
written. There was no discussion.
The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed.
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS: Commissioner Rasmussen reported that she attended the State
of the City and the presentation given from the viewpoint of the citizens and business owners
was great. Commissioner Johnson attended the Gathering of the Community at the Islamic
Center of Spokane for the mourning of the 51 innocents killed in Christchurch,New Zealand.
Commissioner Johnson also attended the Council meeting and spoke on the topic of the
gathering at the Islamic Center. He felt extremely welcome and the event was enlightening,
it was enjoyable to see so many people come together.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: There was no administrative report.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject which is not on the agenda.
There was no public comment.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
i. Study Session: CTA-2019-0001, a City initiated text amendment to Spokane Valley
Municipal Code (SVMC) Title 22 adding a new Chapter 22.136 Addressing
Standards.
Planner Karen Kendall gave a presentation to the Commission explaining the proposed
amendment to SVMC Title 22 by adding Chapter 22.135 Addressing Standards and
incorporating definitions into Appendix A. Chapter 22.135 establishes procedural
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addressing standards to assign property identification within the City. A determination
of non-significance was issued on March 22, 2019 and notice of public hearing was posted
on March 27, 2019.
Ms. Kendall summarized a comment received stating it related to the numbering sequence,
but staff concluded that changing the addressing sequence would cause an inconsistency
in protocol and could potentially be confusing. The City's current sequence has been in
existence prior to the City incorporation. The City's addressing range is 1-33 with no need
for a greater range. However, should the need occur an exception is built into the code.
Ms. Kendall continued that since incorporation the City has assigned addresses consistent
with Spokane County's policy adding that inconsistencies in other jurisdictions have
highlighted the need for regional standards.
Ms. Kendall gave examples of uses that receive addressing identification which are single
family residences, apartment complexes, cell towers and utilities. Ms. Kendall continued
that this change will establish a uniform method of addressing, will facilitate expedient
emergency responses, and regulate the display of addresses providing predictability. Ms.
Kendall highlighted three types of addressing lots. Single family lots receive a single
property identification adding that with the increasing popularity of accessory dwelling
units(ADU), the City is proposing to address each dwelling on the property with a unit
designation. This will include one street address and a unit designation such as A for the
primary residence and B for the ADU. This will notify emergency responders that there
may be more than one residence on the property and will ensure accurate parcel deliveries.
Ms. Kendall explained that duplexes are assigned a separate and unique address for each
unit. Apartment complexes are addressed with one street designation, a letter designating
the building and an individual unit designation. Lastly,Ms.Kendall described multi-tenant
buildings explaining the first number represents the floor followed by the unit designation.
Ms. Kendall concluded with the placement of property identification numbers. Address
numbers should be legible and visible from the street from all directions, made of durable
material and have a contrasting background. Ms. Kendall concluded that she, the City's
Building Official Jenny Nickerson and The City of Spokane Valley Fire Marshall Greg
Rogers were available for questions.
Commissioner Johnson asked if painted on addresses were appropriate. Fire Marshall
Rogers stated as long as the address colors are contrasting they would be appropriate.
Commissioner Johnson asked how individuals would be notified of this change. Building
Official Jenny Nickerson advised that any existing addresses that would be made non-
conforming with this proposal may remain as is with the exception of those found to be a
safety hazard for emergency response. Ms. Nickerson advised those units would be
contacted by staff to update their addresses to meet the current standards. Commissioner
Rasmussen asked how property owners that have not been assigned addresses are notified?
Ms.Nickerson advised that during the permit process all applications received are reviewed
to ensure they meet the addressing standards and are accurately posted. Commissioner
Rasmussen asked about the addressing of vacant lots. It was discussed that vacant parcels
do not receive addresses until they are developed. There was some discussion on vacant
lots with no addressing and how it may interfere with emergency response. Mr. Rogers
explained that there is little impact and likened it to having an emergency on the freeway.
The caller has to give a general description as to their location. Mr. Rogers added that with
the new 911 systems your location will be more accurately pinpointed when using a cellular
device. Commissioner Rasmussen asked why the City doesn't address vacant lots and it
was concluded that per building and fire code buildings and structures receive addresses,
properties do not.
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Ms. Nickerson spoke to the public comment received regarding number sequencing. Ms.
Nickerson noted that SVMC 22.135.050(L)(3)clarifies the last two digits of street numbers
shall not exceed 33 however a deviation may be requested. Ms. Nickerson added that
SVMC 22.135.050 does indicate each block may have up to 100 address numbers. Ms.
Nickerson concluded those two sections, as written, address the public comment regarding
sequence allowing for deviation should it be necessary while still in keeping with the City's
parameters. Mr. Rogers thanked the staff for their time and thanked the Commission for
their work in helping create a structured format to continue for generations to come.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: There was nothing for the good of the order.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Rasmussen moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:21 p.m.
The vote on the motion was five in favor•, zero opposed, and the motion passed.
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James Johnson, Chairman Date signed
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Robin Hutchins, Secretary