HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-26 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESRegular Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Spokane Valley City Hall
February 26, 2026
I. Chairman Robertson 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:
John Robertson Steve Roberge, Planning Manager
Bob McKinley Tony Beattie, Deputy City Attorney
Thomas Dingus Justan Kinsel, IT Specialist
Emily Meyer - Late Denise Mclain, Administrative Assistant
Kristopher Pockell
Justin Weathermon
Ann Winkler
There was a consensus to excuse Commissioner Meyer from the meeting.
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner McKinley moved, and it was seconded, to approve the
agenda for February 26, 2026. There was no discussion. The vote on the
motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Pockell moved, and it was seconded, to approve the
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 Planning Commissioner reports.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Planning Manager Steve Roberge reported that
staff are working on a schedule for meetings over the next few months. He let
the commissioners know that the deadline for submitting the draft element
documents was June of this year.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment offered.
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IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Study Session: Comprehensive Plan Draft Element Review
Mr. Roberge reviewed the changes requested at the last meeting, beginning
with the Economic Development chapter. The changes requested were on
pages 7 and 8, as well as page 14. The commissioners discussed the
changes and requested additional changes to further clarify the goals and
policies.
Commissioner Meyer arrived at 6:22 pm.
The commissioners continued their discussion on the goals and policies of
Economic Development. Mr. Roberge presented the changes requested to
the Land Use chapter, most of which included updating or clarifying
language. There were no changes requested on the chapter for Natural
Resources. The commissioners discussed the plan for reviewing the next
group of elements.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Meyer reported that she will not be able
to complete her term as a Planning Commissioner and this will be her last
meeting. She thanked the other commissioners for all they do for the city.
Commissioner Winkler was encouraged by the changes presented today to the
draft elements. Commissioner McKinley thanked Commissioner Meyer for her
time and congratulated her on her new job. Chairman Robertson discussed
civility and the 2501h anniversary of the United States. He thanked the other
commissioners for their efforts to better the direction of the community.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Meyer moved, and it was seconded, to
adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m. The vote on the motion was seven in favor,
zero opposed, and the motion passed.
__John Robertson, Chairman
Ise Mclain, Secretary
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