2023-12-14 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESMeeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Centcrplace Regional Event Center
December 14, 2023
I. Planning Commission Chairman Granath called the meeting to order at 6:01 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
Kelly Konkright, City Attorney
Val Dimitrov
Chaz Bates, Planning Manager
Karl Granath
Chad Knodel, IT Manager
Walt Haneke
Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant
Bob McKinley
Nancy Miller
Dan Wilson
IV. AGENDA: Vice -Chairman Haneke moved, and it was seconded to approve the meeting agenda for
December 14, 2023, as submitted. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in
favor, zero against, and the motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Vice -Chairman Haneke moved, and it was seconded, to approve the November 9, 2023,
minutes as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero
against, one abstention, and the motion passed. Commissioner McKinley abstained from the vote
because he did not attend the meeting.
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS: Commissioner Delucchi reported that she attended the Spokane
Valley Housing and Homelessness meeting. She stated that it was a good plan and was a very well-
done meeting. Commissioner Granath stated that the meetings on December 28, 2023, and January
11, 2024, will be cancelled. Commissioner Granath also reported that he was hired by the City of
Spokane to be their new hearing examiner. Due to a conflict of interest, he resigned his position on
the Planning Commission.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Planning Manager Chaz Bates reminded the Planning
Commission that the submittal deadline for the open Planning Commission positions available was
December 22, 2023. He also noted that the Planning Commission will have two comprehensive plan
amendments to review during 2024.
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VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment offered.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Findings of Fact: CTA-2023-0004 — Planning Commission Meeting Rules
Planning Manager Chaz Bates provided a brief overview of the Findings of Fact for CTA-2023-
0004, explaining how they formalize the Commission's recommendations made after receiving
public comment during the public hearing and Planning Commission deliberations.
Vice -Chair Haneke moved, and it was seconded to approve the Findings of Fact for CTA-2023-0004
as submitted. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against,
and the motion passed.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Delucchi suggested removing the second regularly
scheduled meeting in November and December and the first meeting in January in the policy and
procedures for the Planning Commission. Commissioner Haneke suggested making the appointment
to the Planning Commission during the month of December instead of January. He also stated that
he has greatly enjoyed being on the Planning Commission. Commissioner McKinley commented
that Commissioners Granrath, Miller, and Haneke will be very missed on the Commission and that
he has enjoyed working with them. Chairman Granrath stated that the current Commission has been
great to work with and he is very sad to leave. He thanked all the Commissioners for volunteering to
help make the City a good place to live.
Planning Manager Chaz Bates stated that the City is hoping to have the January 25, 2024, Planning
Commission meeting at City Hall in the Council Chambers. He also thanked the Commissioners for
all of their service and dedication to the Planning Commission.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner McKinley moved, and it was seconded, to adjourn the meeting
at 6:25 p.m. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against, and the motion passed.
Chairman
Marianne Lemons, Secretary
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Date Signed