Minutes - 10/09/2008 Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Approved Minutes
Council Chambers — City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
October 9, 2008
I.CALL TO ORDER
The Vice-Chair Beaulac 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 Beaulac, Eggleston, Kogle, Sands and Sharpe were present.
Commissioners Carroll and Robertson were absent and excused.
Staff attending the meeting: Greg McCormick, Planning Manager; Karen Kendall,
Assistant Planner; Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant.
IV.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner Kogle, seconded by Commissioner Sharpe, and
unanimously agreed to accept the September 25, 2008 agenda as presented.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no minutes to approve.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no Public Comments.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Sharpe reported that he attended the Collaborative Grant luncheon,
which Commissioner Sands also attended. Commissioner Sharpe shared the discussion
regarding the joint planning information that was reviewed.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning Manager McCormick stated the City had received from FEMA our updated
maps package which has revised the Chester Creek flood plain and the northern most
boundary starts at 8 Ave. now. There will be a community meeting held in the ne�
month to discuss the maps and the process. Mr. McCormick also explained the
upcoming process for the maps as they work through approval. Mr. McCormick also
stated the Council considering that there maybe enough changes in the
Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan to warrant another public hearing.
IX.COMMISSION BUSINESS
New Business — Study Session — Title 19, 19.110.030 Airport Hazard Overlay
Assistant Planner Kendall began with a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Airport
Overlay Zone. Ms. Kendall stated that the reason that this subject was coming back
before the Commissioners was the City Council had directed staff to review this part of
the Uniform Development Code to revisit the density issues. Ms. Kendall explained
that the guidelines for density that came from the Washington Department of
Transportation, Aviation Division, however they are not requirments, just guidelines not
requirments. The guidelines in the airport overlay zone 6 are 1 dwelling unit per 2.5
acres. Ms. Kendall stated that staff had several options for the Commission to consider.
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Option 1 No Change and leave the density where it currently is
Option 2 Allow density of current zoning within Zone 6 of the Airport Hazard
Overlay zone.
Option 3 Allow density to be limited to the R-2 zoning district regulations within
zone 6
Option 4 Allow density of underlying zone within Zone 6, however development
must comply with a minimum of one (1) of the following criteria;
a. The site had water and sewer stubs installed for future development
prior to the adoption of the City of Spokane Valley initial airport
hazard overlay regulations on 2-28-06 by Ordinance 06-002;
b. Contiguous parcel with a minimum lot size less than or greater to
underlying zone.
c. More than one residence is located on a property, excluding any
residence used at one time for a dependent relative, may develop
property consistent with underlining zone to make conforming.
For options 2 through 4 Ms. Kendall showed maps with the parcels that had the ability
to be divided.
The Commissioners had several questions and comments regarding the proposed
change to the overlay zone, and are as follows:
• Wasn't the ordinance written for safety issues, so that more density would not
creep into zone 6?
• Previously lead to believe that the neighborhoods were very mature and that
there would not be any development in this area, Ms. Kendall explained that
there are some parcels that could be divided into R-2 or R-4
• Was the City of Millwood on board with this proposed change, staff — they
have been informed but staff had not received any comments.
Commissioners — what regulations are Millwood using now? Staff- Millwood
has no regulations.
• Do remember that Felts Field is a reliever airport and does increasing the
density risk that rating?
• What do the adjacent jurisdictions allow now? Staff — Spokane County only
regulates height. Is Northwoods development in Zone 6, yes.
• The Commission choose to adopt the ordinance based on recommendations,
from the FAA, there was a presentation by Washington Department of
Transportation, they were discussed pretty thoroughly, and there could be
place that could be developed we made these choices based on safety.
• What does the FAA recommend? Would like to hear from the FAA.
• What is the safety record of Felts Field?
• Could the density of north of Trent be lower than the density south of Trent?
• Would like to have staff extend a stronger invitation to the agencies to
comment, speak in front of the Planning Commission regarding the guidelines
and FAA regulations.
• Has the airport had any significant growth in the last 10 years?
Staff will research this items and return the information to the Commission by the public
hearing on October 23, 2008.
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X. GOOD OF THE ORDER
There was nothing for the good of the order.
XI. AD70URNMENT
The being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
SUBMITTED: APPROVED:
Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant Fred Beaulac, Vice-Chairperson
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