2021-06-10 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESMeeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers — City Hall
June 10, 2021
I. Planning Commission Chair Bob McKinley called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. The
meeting was held remotely via ZOOM meeting.
II. Administrative Assistant Taylor Dillard took roll and the following members and staff were
present:
Fred Beaulac
Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Karl Granrath
Jenny Nickerson, Building Official
Walt Haneke
Martin Palaniuk, Planner
Bob McKinley
Taylor Dillard, Administrative Assistant
Nancy Miller
Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant
Paul Rieckers
Sherri Robinson
III. AGENDA: Commissioner Robinson moved to approve the June 10, 2021 meeting agenda as
presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against
and the motion passed.
IV. MINUTES: Commissioner Beaulac moved to approve the May 27, 2021 minutes as
presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against
and the motion passed.
V. COMMISSION REPORTS: Commissioner Haneke requested that a discussion be held at
a future meeting regarding the possibility of allowing shipping containers in certain
circumstances. There was a consensus from the Planning Commission to have the discussion
on a future meeting agenda. Commissioner Miller commented that condominium legislation
has been signed by the Governor and there is a developer interested in doing a development
in Spokane Valley.
VI. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Administrative Assistant Taylor Dillard explained the
best way of joining the webinar zoom meeting.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Public Hearing: CTA-2021-0001— Batch Code Text Amendment
The public hearing was opened at 6:19 p.m.
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City Planner Martin Palaniuk gave a presentation on the proposed City -initiated text
amendment to Title 19 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC). He stated that the
amendment is to clarify that cargo containers are not allowed in residential zones as an
accessory structure and referenced the R-4 zone in applicable sections of the zoning code that
were intended to address all residential zones.
Mr. Palaniuk explained that SVMC 19.40.030(D)(6) has details regarding cargo containers
under the Development Standards — Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) section of the code.
He stated that staff feels that the current code location causes ambiguity as to whether the
provision applies to cargo shipping containers throughout all residential zones or only
shipping containers used as an ADU. The proposed amendment will move the provision to
SVMC 19.65.130 — Supplemental Use Regulations, Residential. This section of the code
provides supplemental regulations that apply to accessory structures in all residential zones
and will clarify that shipping containers are not permitted as an accessory structure in
residential zones.
Mr. Palaniuk also explained that in 2020, the City Council adopted a comprehensive plan
amendment that created the R-4 zoning district. The amendment also included changes to
Title 19, Zoning Regulations, which added development standards for the new zoning
district. He stated that since the adoption of the amendment, staff has found that several
sections relevant to all residential zones were overlooked including sections related to battery
charging stations, transitional regulations, adult uses, and marijuana uses. The proposed
amendment will fix these items throughout the residential zones. He stated that there are no
regulatory requirements being added to the zones and the proposed change is to keep the
code consistent.
There was no public comment. The public hearing was closed at 6:28 p.m.
Commissioner Miller moved to recommend City Council approve CTA-2021-0001 as
presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against
and the motion passed.
IX. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Beaulac commented that he would like the
Planning Commission meetings to be held in the Council Chambers.
X. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Haneke moved to adjourn the meeting at 6: 39 p. m.
There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against, and the
motion passed.
Bob McKinley, Chair
Marianne Lemons, Secretary
Date signed