HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-28 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESRegular Meeting Minutes
Spulcauc Valley Pluming Commission
Spokane Valley City IIall
August 28, 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 Commissioneis and staff stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Administrative Assistant Denise Mclain took attendance, and the following membo s and stall' were
present:
Michael Kelly Steve Roberge, Planning Manager
Bob McKinley Levi Basinger, Associate Planner
Emily Meyer Jenny Nickerson, Building Official
John Robertson - Absent Jonny Solberg, IT Specialist
Justin Weathermen Denise Mclaiu, Administrative Assistant
Ann Winkler
Dan Wilson
There was a consensus from the Planning commission to excuse Commissioner Robertson f can
the meeting.
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Kelly moved, and it n-as seconded, to opprove the agenda for d ugust 28,
2025. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in jimor, zero opposed, and the
motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Wilson moved, and it was seconded, to postpone the approval of ineeling
minutes until oic next meeting pending con•ections. "There were no ohiections.
VT. COMMISSIONER REPORT: Commissioner Wilson reported that on August 23 lie attended the
Youth Business Market that was sponsored by lire Spokane Valley Chamber of Commode at
CenterPlace. This was a hands-on opporhmity for kids to learn to make products and then market
and sell them.
VIL AWMIINISTRA'FIVE REPORT: Steve Roberge, Plauuing Manager, reported that lie is hoping to
have the housing numbers ready at the next meeting. At the last meeting there was a question
regarding covenants, and he should have a response to that request at the next meeting as well.
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Vlll. PUBLIC COMMENT: "there was no public comnrcut offered.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Study Session: CTA-2025-0001— Home Business Code Text Amendment
Levi Basinger, Associate Plamrer, presented the code text amendment regarding hone
business licenses. Mi. Basinger reviewed the guidelines for submitting a code text
amendment and the application timeline. Proposed amendments include removing a fee
exemption, an annual renewal requirement, hip limits, and offers clarty and restrictions to
current guidelines. Reasons for the amendment include current City Council action to amend
the fee schedule, concerns over disruptive businesses, and a need to offer clarity for current
home business operations.
The commissioners discussed the In oposed changes. There were concerns over the burden of
adding fees and tighter restrictions on home businesses. The proposer) changes might be a
barrier to residents wanting to start a home business or who own a business that would no
longer be allowed. Objections were made to the necessity of adding restrictions to the
number of vehicles a home business could have or the number of business-relalud trips a
residence could make. Some commissioners voiced a need to retain the residential nature of
neighborhoods and minimally impact surrounding properties by restricting more disruptive
business operations. A discussion was had to request some clarity on the types of business
allowed and what would trigger someone to need a home business license versus pursuing a
hobby.
Mary Nickerson, Building Official, offered clarification on the municipal code as it applies
to daycare facilities, thepermitted use matrix, and home business regulations.
Commissioner Meyer requested that a change be made to the boars of operation for a home
business to allow them to open earlier than the 8:00 a.m. time proposed. Mr. Roberge was
asked to research neighboring jurisdictions to compare hours of operation for home
businesses.
Commissioner Kelly requested a review of Chapter 19,55, Section D, heel 13 in the
proposed amendment that restricts [lie storage location of business -related materials. IIe also
requested records of complaints regarding home businesses.
A discussion was held regading the necessity of these changes and if other areas of the code
would already regulate the changes being proposed. Ms. Nickerson offered further
clarification on Ilre use of these changes to allow Code Enforcement to better regulate home
husinesses and general nuisance complaints.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Conmrissioner Kelly reminded the commissioners to review their
comprehensive plan. Chairman McKinley thanked staff for the presentation and reminded the
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commissioners that these are tools for the city use in order to enforce valid complaints made by
neighbors.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Winkler moved and it was seconded, to adjourn the meeting at
7a8 p.m. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed.
Bob McKinley, Chairman Date Signed
erase Mclain, Secretary