2025-07-10 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESRegular Meeling Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission]
Spokane Valley City IIall
Judy 10, 2025
1. 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 Denise Mclain took attendance, and the following members and staff were
present:
Michael Kelly Steve Roberge, Planning Manager
Bob McKinley Justan Khusel, IT Specialist
Emily Meyer Denise Melain, Administrative Assistant
John Robertson
Justin Weathermen
Ann Winkler
Dan Wilson - Absent
There was a consensus from the Planning commission to excuse Connnissioner Wilson
from the meeting.
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Robertson proved, cwd it was seconded, to approve the agenda far July
10, 2025, There was no discussion. The vote on the motion ivar six in favor', zero opposed, and the
motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Winkler proved, and it war .seconded, to approve the minutes as
presented. There was no discussion. 717e vote on the motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the
motion passed.
VI. COMMISSIONER REPO1ZP: Commissioner Winkler sold her business recently. She is hoping to
discuss the parking issue on the comprehensive plan update today. Commissioner Meyer attended
the GSI Housing Summit that presented some great data on the housing shortage. Specifically, to
include housing at each level of affordability.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Mr. Roberge mentioned that the Comp Plan2026 web page is
now open. This includes a survey that the public is encouraged to complete. The survey will also be
available at the upcoming Farmer's Market. Commissioner Robertson asked about using a QR code
and Mr. Roberge confirmed that we would be doing that.
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VHI. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment offered.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Review of Updated Comprehensive Plan Work Program
Mr. Roberge presented a review of the schedule for updating the Comp Plan. The City is in
Phase 2: Draft Plans and Elements. There was a discussion about what kind of flexibility the
commission might have regarding the policies they are required to have. Mr. Roberge said
that it really depends on the policy and how the City implements each policy. The City will
need to meet certain parameters, especially regarding housing, h4r. Roberge reviewed the
tasks needed to be completed during Phase 2, to include an update of the elements/chaplers,
and incorporation of the elements and SEPA. There was a discussion and clarification on the
state requirements and our ability to meet the requirements within the deadline. Phase 3 will
be Plan & Code Adoption, which is planned for January to June of 2026.
b. Discussion: Resource Vulnerability Assessment
Mr. Roberge presented the Resource Vulnernbility Assessment. This included three sectors:
Health & Wellbeing, Natural Environment, and Built Infrastructure.The highest
vulnerabilities were found to be wildfire and wildfire smoke, and how they impact public
health and resources. The next steps for the assessment are to review the policy audit and
develop goals that are responsive to vulnerabilities. Commissioner Kelly asked what
prompted this assessment. Mr. Roberge explained that every jurisdiction is required to have a
hazard mitigation plan, and the purpose is to use hazard mitigation measures in am land use
and development.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Winkler reported that she hopes we get more input from
the public to determine what they really want. Commissioner Kelly agreed that he wants our policies
to reflect the wants and needs of the community. Commissioner Robertson hopes the City can get
the kind of engagement needed to reflect the public's opinions.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Meyer mover, and it was seconded, to adiourn the meeting at
7: 20 p. in. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed.
Bob McKinley, Chairman
else Mclain, Secretary
Date Signed