2023-07-13 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESSpecial Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Room 212 — Centerplace Regional Event Center
July 13, 2023
I. Planning Commission Vice -Chairman Haneke called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting
was held in person and via ZOOM meetings.
II. The Commissioners and staff stood for the Pledge Of Allegiance.
III. Administrative Assistant Robin Holt took attendance, and the following members and staff were
present:
Susan Delucchi
Val Dimitrov
Karl Granrath, absent
Walt Haneke
Bob McKinley
Nancy Miller
Daniel Wilson, absent
Tony Beattie, Senior Deputy City Attorney
Chaz Bates, Planning Manager
Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
Levi Basinger, Planner
Greg Bingaman, IT Specialist
Robin Holt, Administrative Assistant
There was consensus from the Planning Commission members to excuse Chair Granrath
and Commissioner Wilson.
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner McKinley moved, and it was seconded to approve the July 13, 2023,
agenda as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero
against, and the motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Miller moved, and it was seconded, to approve the June 22, 2023,
minutes as presented There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero
against, and the motion passed.
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS: There were no Planning Commission reports.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Planning Manager Chaz Bates reported that due to lack of
business, the July 27, 2023 and August 10, 2023 Planning Commission Meetings will be cancelled.
The next meeting will be held August 24, 2023.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Findings Of Fact: CPA-2023-0001: 2023 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
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Planner Levi Basinger provided a brief overview of the Findings of Fact for CPA-2023-00011
explaining how they formalize the Commission's recommendations made after hearing public
comment and deliberation. Commissioner Delucchi asked for clarification regarding a scrivener error
on page 3, line item 23. Mr. Basinger advised the line should read "The proposed changes would have
no impact on projected density".
Commissioner Delucchi moved to approve, and it was seconded, to forward the Findings of Fact to
the City Council as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero
against and the motion passed.
b. Findings Of Fact: CTA-2023-0002: Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations Update.
Senior Planner Lori Barlow provided a brief overview of the Findings of Fact for CTA-2023-0002,
explaining how they formalize the Commission's recommendations made after hearing public
comment during the public hearing and lengthy deliberations.
Commissioner Miller moved to approve, and it was seconded, to forward the Findings of Fact to the
City Council as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero
against and the motion passed.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: The Commissioners offered thanks to the public for their comments
during the process and to City staff for their diligent work.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner McKinley moved, and it was seconded, to adjourn the meeting
at 6:14 p.m. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero against, and the motion passed.
Karl Granrath, Chairman
Marianne Lemons, Secretary
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