2024-06-13 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESRegular Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Spokane Valley City Hall
June 13, 2024
I. Chairman Robert McKinley called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held in
person and via ZOOM meetings.
H. The Commissioners and staff stood for the Pledge Of Allegiance.
III. Administrative Assistant Marianne Lemons took attendance, and the following mcmbers and staff
were present:
Susan Delucchi
Kelly Konkright, City Attorney
Michael Kelly, absent
Chaz Bates, Planning Manager
Bob McKinley
Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
John Robertson, absent
Chad Knodel, IT Manager
Vadim Snnelik
Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant
Justin Weathermon
Dan Wilson
There was consensus to excuse Commissioner Kelly & Commissioner Robertson from the
meeting.
IV. AGENDA: Vice -Chair Delucchi moved, and it was seconded, to approve the meeting agenda for
June 13, 2024, as submitted. There was no discussion. The note on the motion was five in favor,
zero against, and the motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Yhilson moved, and it was seconded, to approve the Nlay 23, 2024,
minutes as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the notion was five in favor, zero
against, and the motion passed.
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS: Vice -Chair Delucchi reported that she attended a Chamber of
Commerce meeting discussing the building permit process. Chair McKinley reported that he
attended the Veterans Memorial dedication at Balfour Park.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Planning Manager Chaz Bates reported that there will be a Study
Session at the next Planning Commission meeting regarding the Comprehensive Plan grant
opportunities. He also stated that the State Of The City will be held at Centerplace on July 24, 2024.
VIIL PUBLIC COMMENT: Jennifer Schrock (Spokane Valley) expressed concern regarding the
Sunshine Health Assisted Living building that is proposed on a vacant lot in Spokane Valley. She
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stated that she is extremely concerned about the location of the business and the lack of parking that
will be available.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Public Hearing: STV-2024-0002 — Hutchinson Road & Riverside Avenue Street Vacation
The public hearing was called to order at 6:15 p.m.
Senior Planner Lori Barlow presented a staff report regarding a privately initiated street vacation
request to vacate a 60' X 130' segment of Iutchinson Road and a 40' X 270' segment of
Riverside Avenue located north of Sprague Avenue and east of Argonne Avenue. The
applicant for the request is MacPherson Moldings, LLC and CANUSA Land Holdings Corp.
The vacation on Riverside Avenue is a 40' wide segment of road lying within 120' of the
Argonne and Sprague intersection. The Hutchinson Road segment intersects with Riverside
Avenue with a forced cast turn movement.
The public hearing notice was posted on each end of the area to be vacated and posted on the
City website. Written notice was mailed to property owners abutting the property and the
Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Valley Herald and the Exchange on two separate
occasions.
Ms. Barlow stated that the request was sent out to agencies for review and comment. Avista
responded that they have a gas service in the right-of-way (ROW) of both Riverside Avenue and
Hutchinson Road. They also have an electric service line along Hutchinson Road. Lumen, Spokane
County Wastewater, and Modena Electric and Water Company all responded that they have utilities
located in the ROW of Hutchinson Road. The service providers have requested an easement so that
they have adequate access to their utility lines.
Ms. Barlow explained that Spokane Valley Fire Department issued potential conditions that include
fire access being provided to the building from Argonne Road and a "Drive Aisle" on site that
allows for through access to Hutchinson Road. They stated that the access can be gated if the gate is
35' from the ROW so that the fire truck does not have to park on Argonne Road. However, they
request that any gates have a Knox padlock or key switch and signs that read `Emergency Access
Only".
Ms. Barlow stated that Spokane Valley Development Engineering Department issued potential
conditions that include installing a "Dead End" sign at Hutchinson Road and Harrington Road. They
also stipulated that only one driveway approach would be allowed on Argonne Road. The approach
would need to be located at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Argonne Road. They must
remove the existing curb returns, curb ramps, and street signs and replace them with concrete curbs,
gutters, and sidewalk. They will also be required to remove the existing driveway approach serving
15 N Argonne Road and replace it with curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
Ms. Barlow outlined that there are two options for the vacation. Option one is to distribute half of the
vacated land to each adjacent lot. There will be a common access easement established for all
affected parcels. A Record of Survey shows property distribution and recorded access easements.
Option 2 is to distribute the vacated land to only the lot owned by MacPherson Poldings. It will
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require a signed and notarized document from CANUSA Land Holdings forfeiting the right to
acquire the ROW and authorize it to go to MacPherson Holdings. An access easement must be
established for CANUSA. Record of survey that shows property distribution, recorded access
easement and consolidation of parcels adjacent to Argonne Road. Ms. Barlow clarified that the
Planning Commission did not need to determine the preferred option.
Vice -Chair Delucchi asked for clarification of the comments received from Spokane County. Ms.
Barlow answered that the County is requesting an easement before they are willing to sign off on the
change.
Vice -Chair Delucchi asked about fencing of the property. Ms. Barlow responded that it is not a
requirement to be fenced. The property owner hopes to fence the property at some point in the
future, but it is not required that they clearly identify the fencing at this point in the process.
The public hearing was closed at 6:47 p.m.
Vice -Chair Delucchi moved to recommend approval of STV-2024-0002 subject to staff conditions.
There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero against, and the motion
passed.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Vice -Chair Delucchi requested education programs as part of the
Planning Commission meetings for the rest of the year.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Wilson moved, and it was seconded, to adjourn the meeting at
6: 50 p. m. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero against, and the motion passed.
Bob McKinley, Chairman
Marianne Lemons, Secretary
Date Signed