2021-10-14 PC SIGNED APPROVED MINUTESMeeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers — City Hall
October 14, 2021
I. Planning Commission Chair Bob McKinley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The
meeting was held remotely via ZOOM meeting.
H. Administrative Assistant Marianne Lemons took attendance, and the following members and
staff were present:
Fred Beaulac Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Karl Granrath, absent Jenny Nickerson, Building Official
Walt Haneke Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
Bob McKinley Karen Kendall, Planner
Nancy Miller Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant
Paul Rieckers
Sherri Robinson
There was consensus from the Planning Commission to excuse Commissioner Granrath
from the meeting.
III. AGENDA: Commissioner Miller moved to approve the October 14, 2021 agenda as
presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero against
and the motion passed.
IV. MINUTES: Commissioner Haneke moved to approve the September 23, 2021 minutes as
presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was four in favor, zero against
and the motion passed. Commissioner Rieckers and Commissioner Beaulac abstained from
the vote due to being absent at the last meeting.
V. COMMISSION REPORTS: There were no Commission reports.
VI. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Building Official Jenny Nickerson mentioned that the
application for Planning Commission appointment is available on the City website at
www.spokanevalleyory,/volunteer. She stated that members with terms that expire at the end
of 2021 or any members of the public interested in appointment to the Planning Commission
should submit those applications to the City Clerk.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Findings Of Fact: CTA-2020-0006: Planned Residential Development Code Text
Amendment
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Senior Planner Lori Barlow presented the Findings of Fact for CTA-2020-0006 which
eliminates Chapter 19.50 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) and will
prohibit Planned Residential Developments (PRD) in residential zones. She stated that
the Planning Commission held a study session at the September 9, 2021 meeting
regarding the proposed CTA and a public hearing was held at the September 23, 2021
meeting. She explained that the approval of the Findings of Fact will formalize the
recommendations that will be made to the City Council.
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the Findings of Fact and Recommendations for
CTA-2020-0006 as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was four
in favor, zero against and the motion passed. Commissioner Rieckers and Commissioner
Beaulac abstained from the vote due to being absent at the last meeting.
b. Study Session: STV-2021-0001 — Street Vacation Of A Portion Of Appleway
Avenue
Planner Karen Kendall gave a staff presentation regarding a street application request that
was received by the City on August 31, 2021 from Derek Apartments, LLC to vacate 32
feet by 237 feet of right-of-way along the south side of Appleway Avenue. She
explained that the right-of-way proposed to be vacated is located approximately 526 feet
east of the intersection of Appleway Avenue and Farr Road. She said that staff reviews
several items when reviewing a street vacation request. This includes street connectivity,
traffic volumes, development/access, and a needs assessment.
Planner Kendall explained that the property owner is submitting this request for the
following reasons:
• No change to unimproved right-of-way or current street structure.
• Excess right-of-way is no longer needed after stormwater improvement project.
• The area is outside of useable right-of-way.
Planner Kendall also explained that the City Appleway Stormwater Improvement project
was underway in the proposed vacation area. During the design and review phase, it was
determined that the City does not need the requested vacation area. However, the City
does need 4,510 square feet of additional right-of-way along the frontage of adjacent
parcels that are also owned by Derek Apartments, LLC. Derek Apartments has agreed to
dedicate the required square footage to the City for the improvement project. The City
will also request a stormwater easement be preserved for the maintenance of a drywell
that is located on the vacated property.
Commissioner Beaulac asked if the vacation request will affect the City's Appleway Trail
extension. Ms. Kendall responded that the expansion is not located on the southside of
Appleway Avenue so that project will not be affected by the street vacation.
Commissioner Robinson asked about the difference in square footage between the
property that is being vacated (7,584 feet) versus the amount of property being dedicated
on the adjacent properties (4,510 feet). Ms. Kendall answered that the City engineering
department did not express any concern regarding the difference in right-of-way
dedication amounts.
Commissioner Haneke asked if there are any current utility easements located on the
property. Ms. Kendall answered that there are no prescribed easements on the requested
vacation property. All utilities are installed in the right-of-way. Commissioner Haneke
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asked if the City will be requesting additional easements during the approval process.
Building Official Jenny Nickerson answered that there will be a required condition of
approval that will include granting easements to the existing utility providers to preserve
the services located in the vacated area (Modern Electric and Century Link).
Ms. Kendall stated that the Public Hearing for the project will be held on October 28,
2021.
IX. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Beaulac reminded the Commission that election
ballots had been mailed and he encouraged everyone to vote.
X. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Haneke moved to adjourn the meeting at 7: 03 p. m. The
vote on the motion was six in favor, zero against, and the motion passed.
Bob McKinley, Chair
Marianne Lemons, Secretary
Date Signed