2025-05-08 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESRegular Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Spokane Valley City Ball
May 8, 2025
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.
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:
Michael Kelly, late
Steve Roberge, Planning Manager
Bob McKinley
JUSom Kinsel, IT Specialist
Emily Meyer
Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant
John Robertson, late
Denise Mclain, Administrative Assistant
Justin wentircrmon
Ann Winkler
Dan Wilson
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Wilson moved, and it was seconder, to approve the agenda for Mal- 8,
2025. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion ryas five in favor, zero opposed, and the
motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Winkler moved and it was seconded, to approve the minutes as
presenled. There was no discussion, The vote on the motion was form in favor, zero opposed, and
one abstention (with Commissioner McKinley abstaining), and the motion passed.
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORT: There were no Planning Commissioner reports.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT': Planning Manager Steve Roberge reported to the Commissioners
that they would be discussing public participation of the Comprehensive Plan at the next meeting.
He also announced that this would be Marimmc Lemon's last meeting and Denise Mclain would be
taking over as Planning Commission Semetary.
Conunissioner Robertson joined the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment offered.
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IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Discussion: 2025 WA State Legislative Update
Planning Manager Steve Robcrge presented 8-9 Legislative Rills for 2025 featuring the following
topics: platting, comprehensive bills, and uses.
Conmrissioner Kelly.joiued the meeting at 6:07 p.m.
Mr. Roberge gave an overview of how the City will develop the Comprehensive Plan with regards 10
state and county regulations. He presented three bills associated with platting. Senate Bill (SB) 5559,
is a new process for subdividing that would streamline the subdivision process and allow for
subdividing within a IoThis is an alternative to the current subdivision regulations. This bill has not
been signed yet. SB5611 provides for clarification to binding situ plans and arc an alternative to a
regular subdivision process to divide Commercial, brdustrial, and Multi -Family lots.
Commissioner Meyer asked if this world make the process easier and Mr. Roberge continued that it
would streamline the current binding site plan process.
Mr. Robcrge said that House Bill (JIB) 1096 allows the splitting of a single lot and the combination
of the application with a building permit. The Commissioners discussed the implications of these
laws on current density and a trend to increase the number of units on lots.
Contrvssioner Winkler asked if someone would be able to divide a lot and then add two Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADU). Mr. Roberge confirmed that fact but said that the City's density regulations
would still be a factor in that development.
Mr. Roberge stated that the Comprehensive Planning deadline has been extended six months to
December 31, 2026 per SB 5558. the House Accountability Act, SR 5148, proposes changes to
development regulations. ITR 1757 allows Commercial, Mixed -Use, and Residential Zones to allow
existing buildings to be used lot residential purposes, with an exemption for some buildings from the
energy code. HB 1353 allows for self -certification for accessory dwelling unit applications. The City
would need to keep a database and regulate those certifications. HB 1193 and SB 5184 have been
Signed to reduce the developnrcnt requirements for parking. This limits parking requirements for
residential and commercial development. This also limits the City's ability to require parking on
affordable housing and commercial development under a certain square footage.
Commissioner Winkler asked if there were any provisions allowing the City to require more parking
in areas that already have heavy street parking. Mr. Roberge answered there is a way for the City to
submit documentation to support additional parking stalls.
Commissioner Wilson asked if there were restrictions on a developer adding more parking and Mr.
Roberge confirmed there were no such limitations.
Commissioner Kelly asked for clarification on the Comprehensive Plan approval process. l'lrc
Commissioners discussed these changes and how they would affect the quality of life in the City.
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GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Meyer reported that she will be absent at the next
meeting. The Commissioners expressed their gratitude to Mrs. Lemons for her service to the City.
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Meyer moved, and it was seconded, to adiourn the meeting at
7: 04 p. m. The vote on the motion was .seven in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed
Bob McKinley, Chairman
Denise McLain, Secretary
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