2022-01-27 PC SIGNED APPROVED MINUTESMeeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers — City Hall
January 27, 2022
I. Planning Commission Secretary Marianne Lemons called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was held remotely via ZOOM meeting.
II. Secretary Lemons took attendance, and the following members and staff were present:
Fred Beaulac Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Susan Delucchi Jenny Nickerson, Building Official
Karl Granrath Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant
Walt Haneke
Bob McKinley
Nancy Miller
Sherri Robinson
III. AGENDA: Commissioner Miller moved to approve the January 27, 2022 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 Miller moved to approve the December 9, 2021 minutes as
presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, one abstention,
zero against, Commissioner Delucchi abstained from the vote. The motion passed.
V. COMMISSION REPORTS: There were no Commission reports.
VI. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Deputy City Manager Erik Lamb stated that he has
moved positions within the City from Deputy City Attorney to Deputy City Manager.
Building Official Jenny Nickerson stated that the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
will be submitted to the Planning Commission beginning on February 24, 2022. She also
mentioned that there will be several code text amendments and a street vacation request
submitted throughout the year for review.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Election of Officers
Secretary Lemons called for nominations for the office of Chair. Commissioner Beaulac
nominated Commissioner McKinley. There were no additional nominations. With a show of
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hands, the vote for the office of Chair was seven in favor and zero against. Commissioner
McKinley will serve as the Chair for 2022.
Secretary Lemons called for nominations for the office of Vice -Chair. Commissioner Miller
nominated Commissioner Robinson as the Vice -Chair. There were no additional
nominations. With a show of hands, the vote for the office of Vice -chair was seven in favor
and zero against. Commissioner Robinson will serve as the Vice -Chair for 2022.
Chairman McKinley called for a brief recess at 6:14 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 6:21 p.m.
b. Training: Public Records Training & Open Public Meetings Act
Deputy City Manager Erik Lamb gave the annual public records and open public meetings
training to attending Planning Commissioners and staff.
c. Presentation: Zoning Regulations
Building Official Jenny Nickerson gave a presentation regarding the City's Zoning
Regulations.
IX. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Miller asked for direction on items that are
appropriate to be brought up during the good of the order. Ms. Nickerson responded that the
good of the order timeframe is meant for the Commissioners to be able to offer comments or
observations for matters that are not specifically on the agenda.
Commissioner Miller mentioned that she would like the Commissioners to be aware of
House Bill 1782 and the possible repercussions that the bill could have on the City if it
passes. Deputy City Manager Lamb responded that this House Bill is being closely
monitored by both the City Council and City staff due to its possible implications within the
City limits.
The Commissioners welcomed new Planning Commissioner Susan Declucchi
X. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Beaulac moved to adjourn the meeting at 7: 38 p.m. The
vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against, and the motion passed.
Bob McKinley, Chair
Marianne Lemons, Secretary
Date Signed