HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-13 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESRegular Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Spokane Valley City Hall
November 13, 2025
1. Chairman Robert McKinley called the regular meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. The meeting was beld in
person and via ZOOM meetings.
II. The Conunissicncrs 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 Konkright, City Attorney
Bob McKinley
Steve Roberge, Planning Manager
Emily Meyer
Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
John Robertson
Adam Knight, Associate Planner
Justin Wcathermon
Chad Knodel, IT Manager
Ann Winkler
Denise Mclain, Administrative Assistant
Dan Wilson - Absent
Jennifer Mussebsi ite. 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./in- November
13, 2025 'There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the
motionpassed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Winkler moved, and it was seconded, to approve the meeting minnnes as
presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the [notion was six in firvm; zero opposed, and Ute
motion passed.
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORT: 'there were no reports from the conarnissioners.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Steve Roberge, Planning Manager, reported that lie has additional
information on the land -use scenarios discussed in the last meeting. IIe 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 Gone 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
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the meeting. Commissioner Winkler asked for some clarification on the Ih-ban Growtb Area shown
on the slides.
Vlll. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mike Dolan, Spokane Valley, expressed concern with stripping containers
and asked the commission to prohibit them in the city, bill to allow them for storage purposes.
Joseph Gndsee, 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.
LY. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Discussion: CTA-2025-0002 Reconsideration and Findings of Fact— Wheless 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. Commmissioner Robertson asked what
lowers the fire and police department are con ently 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 Weatherman expressed
concern about multiple towers showing up all over town. Commissioner Meyer agreed with
Mr. Konfkfight that emergency ordinances are not a good path forward for procedure.
Commissioner Meyer moved, and it was not seconded, to reconsider the motion for CTA-
2025-0002. There was no discussion. The motion did not pass.
Commissioner Kelly moved, and it was seconded, to adopt the Findings ofPact and decry the
reconnnendation for CTA-2025-0002. There was a discussion about the process for the
decision to move to City Council. The vote on the motian was four in favor, tiro opposed and
the motion passed.
Ms. Barlow announced that she world 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 lire staff. Commissioner Weatherman agreed and
thanked staff. Commissioner Meyer shared her appreciation with the commissioners and
congratulated Ms. Barlow. Conrrnissioner Robertson also thanked the staff and agreed with the
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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 adjourn 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
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