Minutes - 01/24/2008 Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Approved Minutes
Council Chambers — City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
January 24, 2008
I.CALL TO ORDER
Chair called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm.
II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance.
III.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Robertson, Beaulac, Carroll, Sands, and Sharpe were present.
Commissioner Eggleston was excused.
Staff attending the meeting: Greg McCormick, Planning Manager, John Hohman,
Development Services Senior Engineer, Gloria Mantz, Development Engineer, Deanna
Griffith, Administrative Assistant.
IV.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner Sands, seconded by Commissioner Kogle, and
unanimously agreed to accept the Jan. 24, 2008 agenda as presented.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Commissioner Sands, and seconded to approve the Dec. 13, 2007
minutes. Approved unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Sharpe stated that he attended the Sprague/Appleway Community
meeting on Jan. 23 He stated that the meeting had poor attendance, but the few
people that were there were very vocal regarding the roadway only. Commissioner
Robertson stated he attended the Jan. 18 meeting regarding the Sprague/Appleway
Plan. It was well attended, the atmosphere appeared to be mostly positive and there
were plenty of good questions. Commissioner Sands stated that she had been
speaking to a retail shop owner who expressed concerns over the times of the
meetings, they were hard for him to attend, as he has a small business.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Mr. McCormick reported that the staff had had two good meetings regarding the
Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan. The meeting on the Jan. 23 did have a bit of
negative discussion regarding the couplet. Mr. McCormick also stated that there is an
upcoming Open House on Feb. 14 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and then a study session with
the Planning Commission. There is also a Joint meeting with the City Council on Feb.
19 where Michael Freedman from FTB, and Troy Russ from Glatting Jackson, will be
presenting the information from Book III of the plan, City Actions. There will be
discussion of the traffic study, cost estimates and phasing options.
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IX.COMMISSION BUSINESS
New Business — Public Hearing — Regional Stormwater Manual. Commissioner
Robertson opened the public hearing at 6:19. Development Engineer Gloria Mantz
made a presentation to the Commission regarding the Regional Stormwater Manual, its
history and what is covered in the manual. Seeing no one that wished to testify,
Commissioner Robertson closed the public testimony at 6:22. Commissioners had
discussion with staff and made some inquiries regarding definitions and e�cisting wells
regulations.
It was moved by Commissioner Kogle, seconded by Commissioner Sands to
recommend approval of the Regional Stormwater Manual to the City Council. Vote was
unanimous in favor.
Public Hearing — Uniform Development Code, 22.150. Ms. Mantz explained that the
proposed changes to the Chapter 22.150 of the UDC are being proposed in order to
come into line with the changes for the Regional Stormwater Manual. Commissioner
Robertson opened the public hearing at 6:44. Seeing no one wishing to speak, he
closed it at 6:45 pm. Commissioner Kogle made a motion to recommend approval of
the proposed changes to UCD 22.150 to the City Council. Second was made by
Commissioner Beaulac, vote was unanimous in favor.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Commissioners received new copies of the Governance Manual and two memos from
the City Attorney's office regarding the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine and Ethical
Consideration for Economic Development
XI. AD70URNMENT
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 pm
SUBMITTED: APPROVED:
Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant Ian Robertson, Chairperson
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