Minutes - 07/24/2008 Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Approved Minutes
Council Chambers — City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
July 24, 2008
I.CALL TO ORDER
Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
II.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance
III.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Robertson, Beaulac, Kogle, Sands and Sharpe were present.
Commissioner Eggleston was absent and excused.
Staff attending the meeting: Greg McCormick, Planning Manager; Christina Janssen,
Assistant Planner; Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant.
IV.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner Kogle, seconded by Commissioner Beaulac, and
unanimously agreed to accept the July 24, 2008 agenda as presented.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Beaulac made a motion to approve the June 26 and July 10, 2008
minutes as presented. Second by Commissioner Sharpe and the motion passed
unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no Public Comments.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Kogle stated that she attended the City Council meeting that Mr. Michael
Freedman discussed the Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan and on going
deliberations. Commissioner Robertson stated that he attended a pan handling
committee meeting and conducted a KPBX interview regarding the Sprague/Appleway
Revitalization Plan.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning Manager Greg McCormick reminded the Commissioners of the July 29 joint
meeting regarding the Collaborative Grant Committee regarding joint planning and that
there will be no meetings in August.
IX.COMMISSION BUSINESS
New Business — Public Hearing UDC Code Amendment of Height Restrictions
in Non-Residential Zones:
Chair Robertson opened the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. Assistant Planner Christina
Janssen made a presentation regarding the amendment to Title 19 of the Spokane
Valley Municipal Code that would allow for approval of certain structures to exceed the
height requirement in commercial, mixed-use, office, and industrial zones. Currently
the code limits structure heights. Asst. Planner Janssen said the proposed language is
very specific in the structures that would be permitted to exceed the height structures
in specified areas. Ms. Janssen stated the amended te� would be in chapters
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19.60.010, 19.70.010, and 19.70.020. The structures being considered for the
amendment are silos, wireless masts, steeples and parapet walls for the cover of
equipment, however staff feels that schools should be left out of the amendment. Ms
Janssen reported that there are two criteria to consider when proposing amendments:
that they are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and
that they bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety, welfare, and
protection of the environment. Ms. Janssen stated that staff feels the amendment give
developers and business owners more flexibility to operate in Spokane Valley and also
allows exceptions for enhancements that provide aesthetics to the environment.
Commissioner Beaulac asked if signage is permitted on parapet walls. Mr. Greg
McCormick, Planning Manager stated that the parapet walls would be considered as an
e�ension of the walls.
Stan Schultz, 425 S. Alpine Dr., Liberty Lake: Mr. Schultz stated that these
provisions are currently in residential zones, and that they were omitted in the
industrial and commercial zones. Mr. Schultz stated that he hopes the Commission will
approve the amendment.
Commissioner Kogle made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of the
amendment to Title 19 regarding selected height restrictions. Second by Commissioner
Beaulac, the vote is unanimous in favor.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Reminder that there will be a public hearing on Tuesday July 29, for the
Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan, after the joint meeting with the City Council
Commissioner Beaulac asked staff to explain a minority report to the new
Commissioners, as they did not know what it was and how to use it.
XI. AD70URNMENT
The being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
SUBMITTED: APPROVED:
Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant Ian Robertson, Chairperson
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