2022-02-24 PC SIGNED APPROVED MINUTESMeeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers — City Hall
February 24, 2022
I. Planning Commission Chairman Bob McKinley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The
meeting was held remotely via ZOOM meeting.
II. Administrative Assistant Taylor Dillard took attendance, and the following members and
staff were present:
Fred Beaulac Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Susan Delucchi Chaz Bates, Planning Manager
Karl Granrath Taylor Dillard, Administrative Assistant
Walt Haneke, absent Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant
Bob McKinley
Nancy Miller
Sherri Robinson
III. AGENDA: Commissioner Robinson moved to approve the February 24,2022 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 Delucchi moved to approve the February 10,2022 minutes as
presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero against
and the motion passed.
V. COMMISSION REPORTS: There were no Commission reports.
VI. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Planning Manager Chaz Bates explained that he will be
the administrator of the Planning Commission meetings in the future.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Planning Manager Chaz Bates gave background and introduced the 2022 Annual
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process. Mr. Bates explained that amendment
applications were accepted through October 31, 2021 and the City Council approved four
amendments to be considered during 2022. The Public Hearing for the amendments will
be held on March 10, 2022 and notice of the hearing was published twice in the newspaper,
was posted on the property site, and was mailed to property owners within 400 feet of the
proposed amendment location.
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CPA-2022-0001: A request to change the comprehensive plan designation and zoning
for 1.03 acres from Single -Family Residential (SFR) to Multifamily Residential (MFR).
Planning Manager Chaz Bates introduced Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2022-
0001. The property consists of two vacant parcels total 1.03 acres and is located on Raymond
Road between I Oth and I Ph Avenue. The applicant is Land Use Solutions and the owner of
the property is Sunshine Health Facilities (SHFI Properties, LLC). The proposal is to change
the Land Use Designation from Single -Family Residential (SFR) to Multifamily Residential
(MFR).
Mr. Bates reviewed the approval criteria:
• Expands the MFR land use area by 1.03 acres
• No critical areas within the proposed area
• Supports redevelopment of vacant properties
• Supported by transportation network
• Compatible with adjacent uses
• There is an increasing need for senior and assisted living facilities
CPA-2022-0002: A request to change land use designation and zoning for .45 acres
from Single -Family Residential (SFR) to Parks, Recreation and Open Space (P/OS).
Planning Manager Chaz Bates introduced Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2022-
0002. The property consists of a single parcel totaling .45 acres in size and is located on the
northeast corner of N. Flora Road and E. Montgomery Avenue. The property is adjacent to
the Flora Road Centennial Trailhead. The applicant and the owner of the property is the City
of Spokane Valley. The proposal is to change the Land Use Designation from Single -Family
Residential (SFR) to Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (P/OS).
Mr. Bates reviewed the approval criteria:
• Expands the P/OS land use area by .45 acres
• No critical areas within the proposed area
• The area is identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• The change supports the Centennial Trail access and potential river loop trail.
• The change is compatible with surrounding uses
CPA-2022-0003: A request to change land use designation and zoning for 17.64 acres
from Single -Family Residential (SFR) to Parks, Recreation and Open Space (P/OS).
Planning Manager Chaz Bates introduced Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2022-
0003. The property consists of six parcels totaling 17.64 acres. The property is located on
the southeast corner of E. 441' Avenue and S. Bates Road and extends to the Union Pacific
Railroad. The application and the owner of the property is the City of Spokane Valley. The
proposal is to change the Land Use Designation from Single -Family Residential (SFR) to
Parks, Recreation and Open Space (P/OS).
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Mr. Bates reviewed the approval criteria:
• Expands the P/OS land use area by 17.64 acres
• Supports Park Level Of Service
• The property was newly acquired for park space
• The property provides park space to the neighborhood
CPA-2022-0004: A request to amend Figure 27 — Bikeway Network to add north river
loop trail.
Planning Manager Chaz Bates introduced Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2022-
0004. The proposed amendment is a non -site specific map amendment adding a proposed
shared use path to Figure-27 — Map of Existing and Bicycle Facilities of the Comprehensive
Plan. The 2019 Parks and Recreation Master Plan identified a potential trail along the north
bank of the Spokane River from Plante's Ferry Park to a potential new park between Flora
and Barker Rds. In 2021, the City acquired 46 acres in the proposed amendment area. The
amendment will adopt a shared use path and will provide a four linear mile trail along the
north bank of the Spokane River from Flora Rd to Plante's Ferry.
Mr. Bates reviewed the approval criteria:
• The area was identified in the 2019 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Enhances and supports future park developments
• Maintains consistency among plans
• Supports grants and other funding opportunities
Mr. Bates stated that the Public Hearing for the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments will
be held on March 10, 2022.
IX. GOOD OF THE ORDER: There was consensus from the Planning Commission to mark
Commissioner Haneke as "unexcused" due to not informing anyone that he would be absent
from the meeting. Commissioner Robinson stated that she might have to miss the next
meeting due to traveling.
X. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 6: 40 p. m. The
vote on the motion was six in favor, zero against, and the motion passed.
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Bob McKinley, Chair Date Signed
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Marianne Lemons, Secretary