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2023-10-26 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESMeeting Minutes Spokane Valley Planning Commission Centerplace Regional Event Center October 26, 2023 I. Planning Commission Chairman Granrath 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 Marianne Lemons took attendance, and the following members and staff were present: Susan Delucchi Tony Beattie, Senior Deputy City Attorney Val Dimitrov Chaz Bates, Planning Manager Karl Granrath Chad Knodel, IT Manager Walt Haneke Jerremy Clark, Senior Engineer Bob McKinley Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant Nancy Miller Daniel Wilson IV. AGENDA: Chairman Granrath moved, and it was seconded to amend the agenda by removing "ROW Permit" from CTA-2023-0003. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against, and the motion passed. V. MINUTES: Commissioner Delucchi moved, and it was seconded, to approve the October 12, 2023, minutes as 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 commented that he does not agree with the proposed change that was discussed at the October 26, 2023 meeting to reduce the number of required Planning Commission meetings from twelve to nine meetings per year. He suggested that a possible solution would be a minimum of eleven meetings with a stipulation that there are not two consecutive months without a meeting. Commissioner Delucchi stated that she attended the Planning Commission training course through the Department of Commerce. She found it very helpful and informative. Commissioner Wilson reported that the Spokane County Sheriff's Office Regional Training Center opened on October l00', 2023 and he was invited to tour the facility. He reported that it is an extremely modern training facility that will be a true asset for training police officers. He also stated that he attended a City Hall meeting sponsored by Spokane County Treasurer Michael Baumgartner, Senator Mike Padden, and Deputy Treasurer Mike Volz where they presented a lot of information regarding taxes and answered a lot of frequently asked questions. Commissioner Wilson commented that public platform meetings that allow input and participation from the public 10-26-2023 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3 are an important role in the governmental process and serve to maintain good relations between local government and the public. VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Planning Manager Chaz Bates stated that the public hearing regarding the number of required Planning Commission meetings will be held at the November 9 h, 2023 meeting. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment offered. IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS: a. Public Hearing: Clearview Triangle Regulations Update The public hearing was opened at 6:12 p.m. Senior Engineer Jerremy Clark gave a staff report. He stated that CTA-2023-0003 is a city -initiated code text amendment. At the study session on September 28, 2023, staff presented proposed amendments to Chapter 21.130 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) and to SVMC 22.70.030. Mr. Clark explained that staff found that additional amendments to Chapter 21.130 SVMC were needed so the proposed amendments to Chapter 21.130 SVMC were withdrawn from the code text amendment application. As a result, CTA-2023-0003 was limited to the amendments to SVMC 22.70.030. Mr. Clark explained that the proposed amendments to SVMC 22.070.030 clarify that clear -view triangle regulations apply to alleyways. While there is text in SVMC 22.70.030 that includes a reference to an alley, Table 22.70-1 and Figure 22.70-1 with specific sight distance regulations do not. The proposed amendment clarifies that alleys are subject to clear -view triangle regulations. The amendment also adds an exemption to the clear -view triangle regulations for parked vehicles provided they are legally parked and operable. A revision to Figure 22.70-1 to clarify the measurement limits and remove the stop bar was also included in the amendment. Commissioner Haneke asked why the stop bar was removed. Mr. Clark answered that the wording and the protocol for measuring a clear -view triangle does not consider where the stop bar is located. The clear -view triangle is measured from the traveled way of the intersecting roadway, but it was being measured incorrectly from the stop bar and was removed. Commissioner Dimitrov asked if any intersection in Spokane Valley will be in non-compliance with this change if it is passed. Mr. Clark answered that he is not aware of any that won't be compliant. Commissioner Haneke asked why parked cars were exempted in the code. Mr. Clark answered that parked vehicles are not a fixed item on the roadway therefore, clear -view triangle regulations do not apply to parked cars. If there is a site -distance issue, there would be a need for "no parking" regulations. Commissioner Haneke commented that there should be "no parking" signs in all clear - view triangles for the required site distance. 10-26-2023 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 3 The public hearing was closed 6:28 p.m. Commissioner McKinley moved and it was seconded to recommend approval to City Council of CTA-2023-0003 as submitted. Commissioner Haneke asked for additional language to be sent to the City Council for consideration regarding adding "no parking" signs within the clear -view triangle site distance area. The Commission decided not to forward the proposed language. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against, and the motion passed. X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: There was nothing offered for the good of the order. XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Haneke moved, and it was seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 6: 42 p.m. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against, and the motion passed. K '.4( f I q(2-3 Karl Granrath, Chairman Date Signed Marianne Lemons, Secretary