Minutes - 01/10/2008 Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Approved Minutes
Council Chambers — City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
January 10, 2008
I.CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Robertson called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm.
II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance
III.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Robertson, Beaulac, Carroll, Eggleston, Kogle, Sands and Sharpe were
present.
Staff attending the meeting: Kathy McClung, Community Development Director, John
Hohman, Development Services Senior Engineer, Gloria Mantz, Development Engineer,
Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant.
IV.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner Kogle seconded by Commissioner Beaulac, and
unanimously agreed to accept the January 10, 2008 agenda as presented.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no minutes to approve.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
The was no public comment
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Kogle attended the City Council meeting on 1-8-08, noting they passed
all but one Comprehensive Plan amendment. Commissioner Robertson reported he
attended the Spokane Valley Business Association meeting. The rest of the
Commissioners had nothing to report.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Director McClung reported that Sat. 1-12 would be the City Council retreat with a focus
on City goals and the City's financial situation. The Director also related the upcoming
dates of the Community meetings regarding the Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan,
Jan. 18 and 23 and Feb 14. Ms. McClung also shared with the Commission that Mike
Basinger had recently been promoted to the open position of Senior Planner.
IX.COMMISSION BUSINESS
New Business — Study Session of the Regional Stormwater Manual — Development
Engineer Gloria Mantz made a presentation to explain the history, contents, and
implications of the Regional Stormwater Manual. The City of Spokane, Spokane County
and the City of Spokane Valley have been collaborating on the manual since 2005.
This manual is the joint effort of these three jurisdictions planning and has been
approved by the Department of Ecology. Ms. Mantz explained how the manual works,
what it covers, what will be needed in the way of compliance, permitting process,
stormwater control, drywells, post construction management and she and Mr. Hohman
answered a few questions from the Commissioners.
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Study Session, changed to Uniform Development Code Title 22, Chapter
22.150 Stormwater Management. Mr. Hohman and Ms. Mantz explained that the
changes proposed to the UDC in this chapter were necessary to comply with the
Regional Stormwater Manual.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Commissioner Robertson would like the Commissioners to take turns attending Council
meetings and other various association meetings in the Community for report to the
rest of the Commission. Commissioner Eggleston stated he will be unable to attend
the ne� Commission meeting due to a meeting out of town. Commissioner Robertson
asked each of the Commissioners to share their background for the new and old
Commissioners.
XI. AD70URNMENT
The being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 pm
SUBMITTED: APPROVED:
Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant Ian Robertson, Chairperson
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