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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-12-11 PC AGENDA PACKETSookane jUalley Notice and Agenda for Regular Meeting Spokane Valley Planning Commission Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Remotely via ZOOM meeting and In Person at Spokane Valley City Hall located at 10210 E Sprague Avenue NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Spokane Valley Planning Commission meeting will be held December 11, 2025, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at Spokane Valley City Hall located at 10210 E Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, Washington. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the items listed below on the Agenda. NOTE: Members of the public may attend Spokane Valley Planning Commission meetings in -person at City Hall at the address provided above, or via Zoom at the link below. 7/eere wfll be no public commentoppaLmdr ,d hWs meeline. The wovose of the meehim is for the PLumine Commissioners to have an wen "ussion about the itents liyedbelow in around -table format LINK TO ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION: httos://spokanevalley.zoom.us!/87146597722 One tap mobile US:+12532158782„87146597722#or+13462487799„87146597722#US Meeting ID: 871 4659 7722 AGENDA: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 13, 2025 and Special Meeting Minutes November 13, 2025 6. COMMISSION REPORTS 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT S. COMMISSION BUSINESS: a. Study Session: Land Use Scenarios (Presented by Steve Roberge) 9. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER 10. ADJOURNMENT Special Meeting Minutes Spokane Valley Planning Commission Spokane Valley City Hall November 13, 2025 I. The meeting was from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and the following commission members and staff were present: Michael Kelly Kelly Konkright, City Attorney Bob McKinley Tony Beattie, Deputy City Attorney Emily Meyer Steve Roberge, Planning Manager John Robertson Jenny Nickerson, Building Official Justin Weathermon Denise Mclain, Administrative Assistant Ann Winkler Jennifer Musselwhite, Administrative Assistant Dan Wilson - Absent H. Community Attributes, Inc (CAI) representatives, city staff, and commission members met with the public to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update for 2026. There were presentation boards and handouts available to the public. Bob McKinley, Chairman Date Signed Regular Meeting Minutes Spokane Valley Planning Commission Spokane Valley City Hall November 13, 2025 I. Chairman Robert McKinley called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 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 Denise Mclain took attendance, and the following members and staff were present: Michael Kelly Kelly Konlnright, City Attorney Bob McKinley Steve Roberge, Planning Manager Emily Meyer Lori Barlow, Senior Planner John Robertson Adam Knight, Associate Planner Justin Weathermon Chad Knodel, IT Manager Ann Winkler Denise Mclain, Administrative Assistant Dan Wilson - Absent Jennifer Musselwhite, Administrative Assistant There was a consensus from the Planning Commission to excuse Commissioner Wilson from the meeting. IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Kelly moved, and it was seconded, to approve the agenda for November 13, 2025. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed. V. MINUTES: Commissioner Winkler moved, and it was seconded, to approve the meeting minutes as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed. VI. COMMISSIONER REPORT: There were no reports from the commissioners. VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Steve Roberge, Planning Manager, reported that he has additional information on the land -use scenarios discussed in the last meeting. He introduced the consultants from Community Attributes, Inc, Elliot Weiss and Clara Mattucci, to present those scenarios. Commissioner Kelly asked for clarification on the land use needs presented in the scenarios. Commissioner McKinley requested that the commissioners have some time to review the scenarios and slides in order to discuss them at the next meeting. Commissioner Kelly asked if there would be time to sit down with Community Attributes to have some discussions and ask questions outside of 11-13-2025 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3 the meeting. Commissioner Winkler asked for some clarification on the Urban Growth Area shown on the slides. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mike Dolan, Spokane Valley, expressed concern with shipping containers and asked the commission to prohibit them in the city, but to allow them for storage purposes. Joseph Godsee, Spokane Valley, suggested a solution for increasing home ownership in the valley by allowing co-op sales of condos where the owner owns the unit as well as a portion of the property. IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS: a. Discussion: CTA-2025-0002 Reconsideration and Findings of Fact— Wireless Communication Tower Height Lori Barlow, Senior Planner, presented the RPCA with additional information on the decision made regarding the Code Text Amendment. This presented additional scenarios that might present a barrier for emergency providers should the commission decide to continue with their recommendation. She also presented the course of action for reconsidering a motion or to continue their original decision to deny the Code Text Amendment. Commissioner Winkler asked for clarification on the process that was needed for SREC to get the emergency ordinance to build the tower. She also asked about the zoning code regulations for towers in the different parts of the code. Commissioner Robertson asked what towers the fire and police department are currently using. Kelly Konkright, City Attorney, shared that they are using one on the north side of Spokane. Commissioner Kelly asked for clarification on the process for reconsideration. Commissioner Weathermon expressed concern about multiple towers showing up all over town. Commissioner Meyer agreed with Mr. Konkright that emergency ordinances are not a good path forward for procedure. Commissioner Meyer moved, and it was not seconded, to reconsider the motionfor CTA- 2025-0002. There was no discussion. The motion did not pass. Commissioner Kelly moved, and it was seconded, to adopt the Findings of Fact and deny the recommendation for CTA-2025-0002. There was a discussion about the process for the decision to move to City Council. The vote on the motion was four in favor, two opposed and the motionpassed. Ms. Barlow announced that she would be retiring and this will be her last meeting. X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Winkler asked for an update on the parking study. Commissioner Kelly shared his appreciation of the staff. Commissioner Weathermon agreed and thanked staff. Commissioner Meyer shared her appreciation with the commissioners and congratulated Ms. Barlow. Commissioner Robertson also thanked the staff and agreed with the 11-13-2025 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 3 decision of the commission. Chairman McKinley thanked the commissioners for sharing their opinions and thanked the staff for their work. XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Meyer moved, and it was seconded, to adjoam the meeting at 7:25 p.m. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed. Bob McKinley, Chairman Date Signed Denise Mclain, Secretary CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Planning Commission Action Meeting Date: December 11, 2025 Item: Check all that apply ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® study session ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Study Session- Comp Plan with a focus on middle housing types and land use scenarios. GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70, 36.70A PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: Presentations and discussions m 2/13/25, 3/13/25, 5/S/25, 5/22125, 9/14/25, and It/13/25. BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission's December l l° meeting will focus on review and discussion of the middle housing types and land use scenarios. The meeting will be structured in a study session format with Commissioners sitting in a circle configuration below the dais. Attached are maps of the three land use scenarios, missing middle housing options, and a chart identifying housing types that serve different income levels. You will notice that Scenario 2 has been expanded to show a full no action alternative. This alternative only takes into account those State mandates that have preemptive provisions. In other words, those requirements that if city code is not updated to comply, they will still take effect even without city action. In contrast other mandates require the cities to modify their code provisions to comply but don't automatically become effective. We'll have a short presentation about each, providing a review of the context and background prior to diving into questions and discussion. RECOMMENDED MOTION: No action needed. STAFF CONTACT: Steve Roberge, Planning Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1) Landusescenanomaps 2) Chart identifying housing types that serve different income levels 3) Missing middle housing options Page 1 of 1 COSV Land Use Scenario Maps For Planning Commission 12/11/2025 Submitted 6y CAI o. December 4, 2025 SCITA 0 � No Action Alternative Singleh added Middle R-Ithrough S,,with adaetl h.3 R-e Housing w E E,OOC..y Ave �.,-y■ �F _ ��� rclla,woyf°ra�� 5prvaie Ave JLshmon Hi�ls ConmrvoHcn Anna Dlvn,avun I1,4, C'O/ICP.N(1�IGn .4re0 1 0 Miles tnr E321tlAVM JO nr 1OPG:., - EI6hAve e.,i ■ . pip ■ NO o Salfesa'Jplantls Coraervallon Area All hxmelP/ mlyle-(amlly zores R-I through R-4) will nowallow Middle Housing. as well as 2 ADus, by-ni 1 gropos,d Zoning R-1:1 -4 Dwelllnp Dni6 / Ac.. R24-17 Dwelling Unih /Aoe R 3.8- 34 Dwelling Units/ A— R-441 D"W Isr 1111,i A— Cmlcnre,,d Lzc Cm,; i lyd uwl il; o-d.u.,C v.ded Ls.!IMuI narya..:a Iroml u lilunily Ncsitlenlof rcul P,ih, Ranc�od C...d 0 al MCI eork.6 ocmolbr. cod Coon$pcco fPpS, � Replcial Co,cn¢dal IRC; o spcGnc Vnllov nlpreapa Bcunaap tva 5pabnc VOItry Ldd— Gmwih /wc P.11 Recmollnn, R Gpen fipnce Scenario A: Limited Rezone + Upzone A°'°'0e,dn .... 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