Minutes - 04/09/2009 Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Approved Minutes
Council Chambers — City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
April 9, 2009
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Robertson 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, Mann, Towey, Sharpe, Carroll and Sands were present.
Commissioner Eggleston was absent.
Staff attending the meeting: Kathy McClung, Director; John Hohman, Development
Services Senior Engineer; Henry Allen, Development' Engineer; Gloria Mantz,
Development Engineer; Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner Carroll, seconded and unanimously agreed to accept
the March 26, 2009 agenda as presented.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There were no minutes to approve.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
There were no Commission, reports
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Director McClung reported that that the Planning Department was holding an EIS
scoping meeting for the City Center properties on 4/15, the final public hearing for the
Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan will be held on 4/28 at CenterPlace, and that the
City' is eligible for $823,000 in Federal Grant monies for energy efficient project for the
City.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
New Business —Study Session, Uniform Development Code (UDC) changes to support
the Draft Street Standards: Development Services Senior Engineer John Hohman
introduced Development Engineer Gloria Mantz and together they reviewed the
proposed changes to the UDC which will support the Draft Street Standards.
• Chapter 17.80.030. Changing the reference to the Right-of-way permit in the Table
• Chapter 18.50. Adding a section for the Development Services Senior Engineer,
clarifying the authority of the Development Services Senior Engineer and Public
Works Director. Change is necessary because of the re-organization of Public Works
and Community Development.
• Chapter 22.20. Deleting portion of Chapter 22.20.080, this information is
incorporated in the Street Standards. Minor changes to language throughout.
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• Chapter 22.50. Removing the entire Chapter 22.50.030 and portions of 22.50.040.
This requirement has been moved to the Street Standards.
• Chapter 22.130. Adding language to clarify purpose of chapter, regulated activities,
adopting Street Standards, review process, and authority to impose development
requirements. Clarifying language for reminder of chapter. Removing section for
Regional Pavement Cut Policy, the Street Standards adopt by reference the most
current version of Regional Pavement Cut Policy, a copy of which is attached for
reference.
• Chapter 22.150. Removing sections 22.150.070 and 22.150.080. These sections
are incorporated in the Street Standards.
• Chapter 24.50. The proposal is a complete re-write of the current grading ordinance
to remove confusing information and clarify applicability and requirements for
different land disturbing activities.
Commissioners and staff discussed the changes proposed and how they relate'to the
Street Standards.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER
There was discussion between members regarding Commissioners not being able to
attend regular meetings.
XI. AD70URNMENT
The being no other business the meeting was; adjourned at 6:15 pm
SUBMITTED: APPROVED:
Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant Ian Robertson, Chairperson
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