HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-23 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESRegular Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Spokane Valley City Hall
October 23, 2025
I. Chairman Robert McKinley called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.] lie mccting was held in
person and via ZOOM meetings.
H. The Connnissioners and staff stood for the Pledge ol'Allegiance.
III. Administrative Assistant Denise Mclain took attendance, and the following members and staff were
present:
Michael Kelly Kelly Konklight, City Attorney
Bob McKinley Steve Roberge, Planning Manager
Emily Meyer - Absent Lori Barlow, Senior Plarmer
John Robertson Adam Knight, Associate Planner
Justin Weatherman Jonmy Solberg, IT Specialist
Ann Winkler Denise Mclain, Administrative Assistant
Dan Wilson - Absent
There was a consensus fi:om the Planning Commission to excuse Commissioner Wilson and
Commissioner Meyer from the meeting.
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Kelly moved, and it was seconded, to approve the agenda.for October 23,
2025. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion ryas five in favor, zero opposed, and the
motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Kelly moved, and it was seconded, to cpprove the meeting rninntes as
presented. 'There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero opposed, and the
motion passed.
VI, COMMISSIONER REPORT: There were no reports limn the cunnmissioners.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Steve Roberge, Planning Manager, asked if the Planning
Commission signed up for the Comprehensive Plan Update. IIe reported that the next meeting would
be on open house style similar to Connmunity, Conversations that the City Council is doing. 17rc
planning department will highlight draft: land use scenarios. The open house will run from 5:00pm to
6:00pm, with the regular meeting to follow.
Commissioner Kelly voiced his concerti over the strain oil resources and where the limit to our city
utility capacity tics.
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VIH. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment offered,
1X. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Public Hearing: CTA-2025-0002 —Wireless Conununication'1'ower Height
Chairman McKinley opened the public hearing at 6:10pnn.
Lori Barlow, Senior Planner, introduced Adam Knight, Associate planner, and presented the
code text amendment regarding wireless communication tower height. Ms. Barlow gave a
review of the process, the approval criteria, and notified the commission that the next
meeting would be Findings of Fact. She reviewed the current issue with the wireless
communication tower regulations and why City Council has decided to have the Planning
Commission review the proposed amendment.
Chairman McKinley asked about extending the height to anticipate future needs. Ms. Barlow
responded that the current need is 100feet, and we arc trying to meet their needs based on
current designs. She also confirmed that a permit for a new tower has been fully vested with
the building department under the temporary emergency ordinance. Ms. Barlow shared duce
possible options for the planning Com nission to consider for recommendation to the City
Council.
Mr. Knight presented a comparison of neighboring jurisdictions and the height allowances in
each zoning district.
The commissioners discussed the variance application process, the conditional use permit
process, and clarification on the definition of a regional emergency provider.
Chairman McKinley closed the public hearing at 7:OOpm.
The commissioners deliberated options and discussed current regulations. 'there was a
consensus to consider leaving the regulations as they are.
Conn nWioner Wealhermon moved, and it uas seconder, to retain the can rent code
regulations and deny CTA-2025-0002 as it waspresented There was no discussion. The vote
on the motion was five in javor, zero opposed and the motion passed.
X. GOOD OP THE ORDER: Commnissioner Kelly thanked the stafffor the work they put into the
presentation. Commissioner Roberston also thanked the staff. Chairman McKinley voiced his hope
that the next meeting would have a good turnout at the open house.
X1. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner 6Pinkler moved, and it was seconded, to adjourn the meeting at
7.12 p.m. The vote on the motion was jive in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed
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Bob McKiiiley, Chairman
enise Mclain, 92Secretary
Date Signed