PC APPROVED Minutes 04-11-19 Regular Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers—City Hall
April 11, 2019
I. Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
IL 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 Driskell, 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 Deanna Horton, Secretary to the Commission
Robin Hutchins, Office Assistant
Hearing no objections, Commissioner Phillips was excused from the meeting.
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Walton moved to approve the April 11, 2019 agenda as presented.
There was no discussion.
The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Walton moved to approve the March 28, 2019 minutes as written.
There was no discussion.
The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the tnotion passed.
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS: Commissioner Johnson reported he attended the Spokane
County Human Rights Task Force meeting where the discussions focus was surrounding
human rights. He stated he would be giving a presentation during the good of the order
section next Commission meeting. Commissioner Johnson also attended the Council
meeting where they discussed a street vacation that the Commission will be reviewing in the
coming weeks.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Senior Planner Lori Barlow reminded the Commission of
an upcoming Short Course trainings. Ms. Barlow advised that the City continues to Iook for
training opportunities for the Planning Commission members and encouraged them to attend.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject which is not on the agenda.
There was no public comment.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
i. Public Hearing: CTA-2019-0001, a City initiated text amendment to Spokane Valley
Municipal Code (SVMC) Title 22 adding a new Chapter 22.136 Addressing
Standards.
Chair Johnson opened the public hearing at 6.-06 p.m.
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Planner Karen Kendall gave a presentation to the Commission reviewing the proposed
amendment to SVMC Title 22 adding Chapter 22.135 Addressing Standards and
incorporating definitions into Appendix A. Ms.Kendall summarized the process and spoke
on the topic of the public comment received at the March 28, 2019 Study Session related
to the City's numbering sequence. Staff concluded that changing the addressing sequence
would cause an inconsistency in the City's protocol. Ms. Kendall added that no additional
comments have been received.
Ms. Kendall stated that since incorporation the City has assigned addresses consistent with
Spokane County policies. Ms. Kendall continued that addressing inconsistencies in other
jurisdictions have highlighted the need for regional standards. This change will establish
a uniform method of addressing, will facilitate expedient emergency responses, and
regulate the display of addresses providing continuity and predictability. Ms. Kendall
added that all street naming is currently adopted within the City's Street Standards and
nothing is being added.
Ms. Kendall explained that addressing will provide identification of real properties and
structures and applies to new buildings and properties. Should existing addresses be made
non-conforming with this proposal those properties would be updated if found to be a
safety hazard for emergency response, redevelopment, or requested by the owner or
occupant. Ms. Kendall concluded the importance of addressing is to identify properties for
the purpose of emergency response, utility service and parcel delivery.
Having no one who wished to testify, Chair Johnson closed the public hearing at 6:12 p.m.
Commissioner Walton moved to approve CTA-2019--0001 as presented and forward a
recommendation to City Council.
Commissioner Walton thanked the staff for the presentation and the detail provided. He
believes strongly in the need for uniform standards to help maintain public safety and
accurate parcel delivery, adding that it is greatly appreciated.
The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: There was nothing for the good of the order.
XL ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Walton moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:14 p.m.
The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed.
James Jo, son, Chairman Date signed
Robin Hutchins, Secretary