2024-06-27 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESRegular Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Spokane Valley City Hall
.Tune 27, 2024
I. Chairman Robert McKinley called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. The meeting was held in
person and via ZOOM meetings.
IL 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
Michael Kelly
Bob McKinley
John Robertson, absent
Vadim Smelik
Justin Weathermon
Dan Wilson
Tony Beattie, Deputy City Attorney
Chaz Bates, Planning Manager
Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
Justan Kinsel, IT Specialist
Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant
There was consensus from the Planning Commission to excuse Commissioner Robertson
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Wilson moved, and it n ,as seconded to approve the nreetirrg agenda for
June 27, 2024, as submitted. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero
against, and the motion passed.
V. COMMISSION REPORTS: Vice -Chair Delucchi reported that she has researched the
comprehensive land use plan and wants to make sure that there is a lot of citizen participation during
the code update process. She offered her services to the City of Spokane Valley to organize the
citizen participation.
VI. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: There was no Administrative Report.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT: At Merkel, Spokane Valley, stated that the City has overdeveloped in the
wrong sort of way and doesn't have the services needed to support that development. He
encouraged the Planning Commission to get as much citizen participation as possible during the
code update process.
VIIL COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Findings of Pact: STV-2024-0002 — Hutchinson Road & Riverside Avenue Street Vacation
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Senior Planner Lori Barlow provided a brief overview of the Findings of Fact for STV-2024-0002
explaining how they formalize the Commission's recommendations made after receiving public
comment during the public hearing and Planning Commission deliberations.
Commissioner Wilson moved, and it was seconded to approve the Findings ofFactfor STV-2024-
0002 as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero against,
and the motion passed.
b. Study Session: Periodic Update Overview
Planning Manager Chaz Bates gave a presentation regarding an overview of the periodic update of
the City's Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations. The presentation included
information of local government in land use planning, upcoming anticipated changes to the
Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations, and an overview of available grants and their
timelines.
IX. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Vice -Chair Delucchi reported that she is creating a discussion group
called "Just Talking Spokane Valley" to discuss matters within the community.
X. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Wilson moved, and it was seconded, to adjourn the meeting at
7: 00 P. m. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero against, and the motion passed.
Bob McKinley, Chairman
Marianne Lemons, Secretary
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Date Signed