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2023-03-09 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESMeeting Minutes Spokane Valley Planning Commission Council Chambers — City Hall March 9, 2023 I. Planning Commission Chair Karl Gramath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held in person and via ZOOM meetings. IL The Commissioners, staff, and audience stood for the Pledge Of Allegiance. III. Administrative Assistant Marianne Lemons took attendance, and the following members and staff were present: Susan Delucchi Tony Beattie, City Senior Deputy Attorney Val Dimitrov Chaz Bates, Planning Manager Karl Gramath Levi Basinger, Planner Walt IIaneke Greg Bingamin, IT Specialist Bob McKinley Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant Nancy Miller Daniel Wilson IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Hcnaeke moved to approve the agenda for March 9, 2023 as presented There was no discussion. The vote on the inotion was seven in favor, zero against and the motion passed. V. MINUTES: Connnissioner Delucchi moved to approve the February 9, 2023 minutes cis presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against and the motion passed VI. COMMISSION REPORTS: Commissioner Haneke and Commissioner Miller commented the HB 1110 is moving through legislation and encouraged the Planning Commission to continue to track its progress. VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Planning Manager Chaz Bates stated that an open house was held to discuss the City's plan to address homeless issues within the City limits. He also mentioned that the City has implemented a multi -factor authentication program for all City email addresses. He informed the Planning Commission that they would be receiving instructions and the proper hardware for accessing their email. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS: 3-9-2023 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3 a. Study Session: 2023 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments Planner Levi Basinger gave a staff report. He explained that the Growth Management Act (GMA) allows local jurisdictions to consider amendments to their Comprehensive Plans once a year. The City received one proposed site -specific map amendment during the application timeframe. Mr. Basinger stated that the applicant/owner of the proposed property change is the City of Spokane Valley. The requested amendment is to change the zoning from Single -Family Residential (SFR) and Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Parks, Recreation, & Open Space (P/OS). The amendment will expand the P/OS zone by 23.9 acres. Mr. Basinger stated that the area is identified in the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The change will provide new park space for residents in an area of the City that is lacking in park space. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding uses. The change will also preserve open space in the flood plain/critical areas. He stated that the City has determined that the site is not conducive for building but will serve well as park/open space land. Commissioner Haneke asked about surrounding parks in the area and why the area is considered "lacking" in parks and open space. Mr. Basinger answered that the City's Parks & Recreation Department has a level of service of 3.25 acres of park space for every 1000 residents. Based on the level of services, the Parks department has determined that this area is deficient according to that level. (Plants Ferry Park is two miles away from the proposed change but that park is in Spokane County and does not count towards the level of service for the City.) Commissioner Delucchi asked if the property was donated specifically for park space. Mr. Bates answered that it was donated with the intention of being used as park space. Commissioner Haneke commented that it makes sense to use the property as park space because it's not really suited to any other use. However, the additional park space will create an additional financial burden to the City in maintenance and development. Commissioner Wilson asked if an environmental impact study has been performed on the property. Mr. Basinger responded that the City did a State Environmental Policy Act review specifically on the land use change. It was determined that there is no significant impact based on the change of use. A more in-depth impact study will be performed at the time of development. Commissioner Dimitrov asked if there is a definitive park development plan and timeline for the property. Mr. Basinger answered that that there is no specific park plan or proposed timeline yet. The public hearing for this item will be held on April 13, 2023. 3-9-2023 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 3 X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner McKinley stated that he would like a quantified home price for "affordable housing." Commissioner Delucchi stated that she is teaching a class on Traumatic Stress Disorder beginning in April at the Elks Lodge. XL ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner McKinley moved to adjourn the meeting at 6: 33 p. m. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against, and the motion passed. Karl Granrath, Chairman Y%0�7 �9 Marianne Lemons, Secretary V--2T 23 Date Signed