PC APPROVED Minutes 08-08-19 Regular Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers—City Hall
August 8,2019
I. Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. 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 Jenny Nickerson, Building Official
Danielle Kaschmitter Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Timothy Kelley Karen Kendall, Planner
Robert McKinley
Raymond Friend
Michelle Rasmussen
Matt Walton Deanna Horton, Administrative Assistant
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Walton moved to approve the August 8, 2019 agenda as written.
There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero opposed, and the
motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Kaschmitter moved to approve the July 25, 2019 minutes as
written. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero opposed,
and the motion passed.
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS: There were no commission reports
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: There was no administrative report.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject which is not on the agenda.
Barb Howard, Spokane Valley: Ms. Howard stated she was enjoying attending Planning
Commission meetings.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
i. Findings of Fact: STV-2019-0003, a privately initiated street vacation of
Broadway Avenue.
Planner Karen Kendall explained to the Commissioners the findings of fact had been
drafted to reflect the decision of the Commission regarding the street vacation correcting
an error located at the corner of Broadway Avenue and Thiel-man Road. Several
Commissioners thanked Commissioner Kelley for his diligent work regarding the street
vacation.
The vote on the motion was seven in favor;, zero opposed, and the motion passed
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner McKinley stated he would not be able to attend the
next meeting, August 22, 2019. Commissioner Walton commented on the election cycle and
how this is a great way to participate in the community. He felt it was nice to see so many
people participate in the primaries. Commissioner Johnson shared the middle class is the most
powerful in America. It can change society with a dollar and with a vote. He felt it was a good
turn out for a primary and has hopes for the general election.
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XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Friend moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
The vote on the motion was unamious and the motion passed.
James Johnson, Chairman Date signed
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Deanna Horton, Secretary