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2012, 05-22 Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meetings Formal Meeting Format Tuesday,May 22,2012 Mayor Towey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Attendance: Cit Sta : Torn Towey,Mayor Mike Jackson, City Manager Gary Schimmels,Deputy Mayor Cary DriskeIl, City Attorney Dean Grafos, Councilmember Mark Calhoun,Finance Director Brenda Grassel, Councilmember John Hohman, Community Dev.Director Chuck Rather, Councilmember Mike Stone, Parks&Recreation Director Ben Wick, Councilmember Mike Basinger, Senior Planner Arne Woodard, Councilmember Kelly Konkright,Deputy City Attorney Carolbelle Branch, Public Information Officer Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk INVOCATION: Pastor Ben Orchard of Valley Bible Church gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Towey led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the amended agenda. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: N/A COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS: Councilmember Woodard: reported he attended the BN Builder's Ribbon Cutting; attended the City Forum with speaker Ken Melrose, President and CEO of Toro Corporation, who spoke about his leading by serving; went to the Garden Expo; attended the RedCon, which is the real estate development conference, along with Councilmember Grafos and Community Development Director Holtman representing the City; went to the Chamber biz meeting; and went to the Oregon Tile and Marble ribbon cutting at the Industrial Park. Councilmember Wick: reported he attended the Valleyfest Gala dinner; went to the Visit Spokane Tourism Awards for the Region; went to the Garden Expo; and today met with Spokane Valley Kiwanis Group where they distributed five scholarships to graduating seniors; and participated in the Economic Development Ad-Hoc committee meeting last week. Councilmember Grafos: said he was a panelist representing the City of Spokane Valley at the Real Estate Developer's Conference downtown where they discussed what can local government do during this down economy to stimulate the real estate industry, and said the consensus of the group was that infrastructure is a key component, and to also have planning agencies act as growth agencies, and said they also discussed the value of certified sites and said Community Development Director Hohman gave a wonderful presentation on what we are doing to encourage growth; and said the attended the Heritage Museum Farm Heritage event. Deputy Mayor Schimmels: reported that unfortunately he missed the STA (Spokane Transit Authority) Board meeting; but he did go to the SRTC (Spokane Regional Transportation Council) meeting where they heard a lot of good information concerning researching grant money; and went to the East Spokane Water District Open house in the Edgecliff area. Councilmember Grassel: said she attended the tourists awards hosted at the Mirabeau Hotel with a number of employees who work in Spokane Valley as recipients of awards; went to the Regional Visitor's Council Regular Meeting 05-22-2012 Page 1 of 8 Approved by Council:06-12-2012 Center downtown for a tourist week activity where they greet people as they come into the city; attended the musical put on by the Adams Elementary School; and also participated in the first meeting of the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee meeting, where all members were in attendance except for one individual who was out of town. Councilmember Hafner: said he attended the STA Board meeting and they continue to work through a re- organization with different board members involved in the administration, and are looking at paying contractors to paint the buses, which he said is a large endeavor; and with Community Development Director Hohman, he looked at two high schools going to be involved in the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Towey reported he also attended the BN Builder's ribbon cutting ceremony; went to the Valleyfest gala; the criminal justice council meeting where they discussed moving the inmates to Benton County and the impact of such a move; participated in the Mayor's Exchange, which is a meeting of mayors throughout Washington that get together about once a quarter, and said this meeting was in Cheney and they discussed what the mayors thought their cities would look like in 2035; he said they also discussed public safety, finance, and other services provided by municipalities; attended the tourist awards; visited the Visitor's Center; went to the Water Reclamation Plant in Airway Heights; represented Spokane Valley in the Armed Forces Lilac Parade; and yesterday went to the Wohelo Awards, which is the highest achievement of camp fire youth,which is a four-year commitment; and said he also attended the Adams Elementary musical. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comments. No comments were offered. 1. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered Separately. a.Approval of the following claim vouchers: VOUCHER LIST DATE VOUCHER NUMBERS; TOTAL AMOUNT 05/03/2012 5411-5417 $2,234.00 05/04/2012 25835-25857 $19,773.76 05/04/2012 25858-25915; 430120020 $1,606,473.94 05/09/2012 3913-3916; 3927;25917-25921 $238,069.61 05/11/2012 25974-25999(-25985) $181,724.12 GRAND TOTAL $2,048,275.43 b.Approval of Payroll for period ending May 15, 2012: $280,979.04 c.Approval of Minutes of May 8,2012 Council Formal Format Meeting It was moved by Deputy Mayor Sc/timnzels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the consent agenda. NEW BUSINESS: 2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-014 Amending Comprehensive Plan—Mike Basinger_ After City Clerk Bainbridge read the title of the ordinance, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schittunels and seconded to adopt Ordinance 12-014, Comprehensive Plan amendments. Senior Planner Basinger explained that this year the City received seven privately initiated site-specific map amendments, and he provided a brief overview of each amendment; and concerning CPA 05-12, for a change from medium density residential to high density residential, he mentioned the rationale behind the Planning Commission's proposed developer agreement which was to include expanding stipulations for a landscape buffer and restrictions on density and height; which agreement was mainly to address neighbor's concerns about bulk and scale of the proposed development; and said at the ordinance's first reading, Council ultimately agreed the current standards would adequately address the impacts on adjacent properties at the time of development, and that there was good cause to deviate from the Planning Commission's recommendation of requiring a developer agreement. Mayor Towey invited public comments. Council Regular Meeting 05-22-2012 Page 2 of 8 Approved by Council:06-12-2012 The following individuals spoke in opposition to Comprehensive Plan Proposed Amendment CPA 05-12: 1. Jan Wold, 503 N Conklin Road: she first read a letter from her neighbors Anthony and Linda Rockhold, at 423 N Conklin Road, who oppose the change, which letter stated that the streets are not equipped to handle the amount of traffic. Ms. Wold then expressed opposition to the proposed amendment as wheelchairs travel the street and she feels it would be dangerous as the road is narrow. 2. Richard Wilcox, 16201 E. Broadway: expressed concern about any emergency equipment getting into the area; voiced his concern with having an apartment complex in the area; and said that he doesn't even try to cross the street, 3. Tony Lazanis, 10626 E Empire: said people like space between each other; putting people too close together will cause people to get on each other's nerves. 4, Delbert Liljigren, 418 N Moore Road: he first read a letter from neighbor Tim and Andrea Severns which letter explained that the change will "choke our neighborhood" due to increased traffic and a high rise development will block people's view. Mr. Liljegren then expressed his opposition, and said they have traffic problems now and it will only increase; and will affect the over-crowding to the schools; and said a high structure is not in character with the neighborhood. 5. Gerry Combs, 405 N Sonora Land: said traffic is his main concern; and feels a 5' buffer would not be adequate. 6,Douglas Florence, 415 N Moore Road: said he didn't know about this meeting until about 5:40 tonight; said safety is a concern when going to Broadway and trying to make a left they have to cross two roads; and said 400 people in an apartment complex, plus friends and relatives visiting, will make for more congestion. 7. Vicki Endicott, 613 N Conklin: said her property has two sides to this proposal; that she likes animals and feels with the added traffic it will cause the wildlife to go away; also said it is difficult to get out of her driveway now due to traffic. 8. Tim Cook, said he is representing his brother-in-law Jason Katnp, who lives on the 600 block of Conklin; said he personally has a big truck, and expressed concern with the current traffic and the difficulty in trying to back his truck into his area; he said people bring shopping carts down the road; he said he parked his vehicle half-way in the middle of the road on purpose to slow down the traffic; and went he went to pick up his son at school, he purposely went into the oncoming traffic lane to slow them down; and said he will continue to do that. 9. Monte Daley, 718 N Moore Rd: said she is on the corner of Moore and Broadway; said she hopes council will consider all aspects and not just for the best interest of the developer; said the traffic can't handle it. 10. Jeoff Potter, 622 N Moore: said most of the apartments are only at 60% capacity; said he talked to local schools and found they are over-crowded and they are busing their kids away; said he supports low- density residential homes as that increases property value. 11. Becky Blythe, 11823 Lenora Drive: said she owns 16109 Valleyway and they were not contacted and wants to make sure they are contacted about any future development. Mr. Jackson said staff will review the list to see if Jim and Becky Blythe were on the list to be contacted. 12. Richard Wilcox, 16201 E. Broadway: said he wanted to see how many people were not contacted about tonight's meeting. His remarks prompted City Manager Jackson to explain that notices went out for the Planning Commission Public Hearing, but notices do not go out for city council meetings. Councilmember Grasse] asked Mr. Jackson if there is a sign on the property concerning the hearings; and Mr. Jackson explained there is a sign giving the hearing date for the Planning Commission hearing. 13. Makila Morhead, 709 N Moore Road: said she is a student from North Greenacres Middle School; and said her school is already overcrowded and new apartments will add to that overcrowding. 14. Bob Endicott, 613 N Conklin: said the impact from this proposal will affect them on two sides of their property,with 260 units on one side and a daycare on the side; and said traffic is already horrible. 15. Luke Davis 16323 E Valleyway: said he can't walk on Valleyway now; is concerned more traffic would have an even greater impact;and expressed concerns about increased crime. Council Regular Meeting 05-22-2012 Page 3 of 8 Approved by Council:06-12-2012 16. Sheryl McManamon, 504 N Conklin: said it is impossible to back into her driveway due to traffic and said the street is not wide enough for the current traffic; said the people moving to the apartments won't be as neighborly as the people in the community now; and said it will not be good for the neighborhood. Speaking for the proposal: Dwight Hume, 9101 N Mount View Lane; said he is here on behalf of the applicant; said most of tonight's comments address existing conditions; he said the area is regional commercial with 1-90; that this is a fundamental land use prineipel to put high density close to shopping, transit, and work; he said the traffic issues today won't be solved with a development agreement but they will be mitigated with a traffic analysis at the time of the project; and said approval of this change simply gives them the opportunity of a high density use, and they later quantify that use with a project, which will be assessed on the basis of its impacts; and said those things will be addressed; said the character of the neighborhood is already threatened by the existing zoning of medium-density residential; the current zoning allows a 40' building, and the proposed zoning would allow a 50' building. He said on these types of projects, they put the garages around the perimeter and the buildings on the inside of the site; he said staff said there is an obligation to obtain additional population of about 2,000 above what the current zoning allows, in the next twenty years and this is a perfect opportunity for a "shovel-ready" site to be used next to regional commercial; and he urged approval without a development agreement as the current regulatory procedures will ensure their impacts; and said schools are a matter of indirect concurrency and is not something to prevent the application from moving forward. Councilmember Woodard asked about a past project of Evergreen Meadows, similar to this where the garages were put around the perimeter; and he asked how far away the building will be from the residential property. Greg Arger, 300 N Mullan, said the Evergreen Fountains Senior Housing Project is what Mr. Woodard is referencing; and said for security purposes, they like to have the single story garages surrounding the properties and there is about 50 to 60 feet and provides a good buffering. He said there is a good market for luxury apartments which will benefit the community and any project of theirs would be in harmony with the neighbors; said they have high standards; that the city has a good check and balance system and said he has had good success working with the City and the building department to make sure things are developed within the code regulations. Bob Endicott, 613 N Conklin, spoke again and asked Mr.Arger what he is planning to building, and what will the lighting be like as they don't want lights infringing upon their property. Mr.Arger said they have not done a specific project design, but normally have lighting that shines in the interior of the area and not into other people's areas; and said they do their best to be sensitive to the community, Luke Davis, 16323 E Valleyway spoke again and asked if that property, five years ago when owned by Hospice, if they were pushing for a zoning change? Mayor Towey said he did not know. Mr. Davis said if it was originally zoned to light then got moved to medium, that's fine but nothing was ever built there as medium, and now if it's going to heavy, and said he wanted clarification of the original zone. Councilmember Hafner asked for an explanation of what is considering to be built. Mr. Arger said the difference between affordable housing which is currently allowed there, and when doing a luxury apartment, there are generally more amenities like recreation centers, sports parks, and those units generally achieve higher rent. Councilmember Hafner asked Mr. Hohman to explain the difference between what is allowed in medium density and what is allowed in high density. Mr. Hohman explained that medium has 12 units per acres, and high is 22 units per acre, with a height difference of 10 feet more allowed in the high density residential area. Councilmember Grassel said she examines these types of issues by starting with the current zoning and how that affects the neighborhood; and said this proposal is in the middle of single family residences and so her concern is the location; she said this project was also originally slated for affordable housing and she said there is no guarantee that affordable housing couldn't come in later; and shared her concerns with traffic with those of the neighbors; and said she asks if it is fair to the neighborhood to change the zoning for one individual; and said she feels there is a movement Council Regular Meeting 05-22-2012 Page 4 of 8 Approved by Council:06-12-2012 in this country toward "stack and pack" housing and she is opposed to it; said she is not opposed to the developer, but feels the proposal is out of place and said she would not support the project. Councilmember Woodard said the real estate principle is the highest and best use, which normally means zoning so that the maximum efficiency of the property is realized; and he expressed his concerns as well about the affects this would have on the neighbors. Councilmember Grafos said he too appreciates the concerns of the neighbors; and said even if the zone wasn't changed, with the bonus density, affordable housing with 240 units would still be permitted; that it wouldn't be luxury housing as proposed by Mr. Auger, but rather would be a low income project; so therefore, the area would get that 240 units either way; he said there is regional commercial zoning with major stores, transit, 1-90, and a stop light on Conklin with a turn lane; and said the neighborhood has changed; and if we need the capacity for 2,000 citizens, where would we put that; and said the problem is the traffic; that council should approve this project for this developer and allow the public works department to mitigate the traffic problems; and said he is in favor of the project. Councilmember Wick agreed this is an unusual situation, but also said he sees the perspective of having this next to regional commercial; and if we were to look a spot where an apartment complex would be built,he said it would go next to regional commercial; and agreed that if we were to look at affordable low income housing with a density bonus, we would be right back at the high density. It was moved by Councilmember Woodard and seconded to amend the motion to remove this amendment CPA 5-12 from the vote and decide what to do with this separately. There was a vote by acclamation then point of order called by Councilmember Woodard who asked about a lack of discussion. City Clerk Bainbridge explained that the vote has already been taken; and reminded Council that it was simply a vote on whether to amend the motion, not on the fully amended motion itself. Because it was difficult to determine by voice who voted for and who voted against, but was determined the outcome was Mayor Towey, Councilmember Woodard, Grafos, and Wick voting for, and Deputy Mayor Schimmels and Councilmembers Grassel and Hafner voting against the motion, with the notation from City Clerk Bainbridge that a"non-vote" is a no vote as Councilmembers cannot abstain from voting unless they state they have a conflict of interest. Motion carried four to three to amend the motion. Mayor Towey then called for discussion on the amended motion to approve Ordinance 12-014, Comprehensive Plan amendments, but to withdraw the proposal CPA 05-12 to discuss separately. Councilmember Woodard explained that his rationale for his amended motion was that it appeared there was unanimous approval of all the proposals except CPA 05-12 and felt it might be more expeditious to take care of the easier, noncontroversial proposals first. Mayor Towey invited public comment on the amended motion. Delbert Liljegren. 418 N Moore Road: said in looking at the small split out of the property on Broadway bordering the section 05, that there has been no discussion about the added traffic that proposal will add to Broadway, and said it affects the character of the area; that although it is separate from CPA 05, it is close enough to have an impact and intensify the problem. Mayor Towey clarified that Mr, Liljegren was referring to CPA 03. During Council discussion, Councilmember Woodard said he felt the other proposals were a natural progression,while CPA 05 is different. Councilmember Grassel noted Mr. Liljegren's comments and she said that the difference is what it is getting changed to, and that it fronts Broadway. Vote on the amended motion to adopt Ordinance 12-014, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, with the removal of CPA 05-12 to be discussed separately. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried. Discussion then moved to amendment proposal CPA 05-12. It was moved by Councilmember Woodard and seconded to leave CPA 05-12 at its current residential designation. Councilmember Grassel asked about the assumption that it could go to high density at some point; it still allow the developer to put 12 units per acre and allows for 40' height; and said considering the surrounding neighborhood, she feels those are fair and reasonable standards; so therefore she doesn't feel that means it will move to high density later; and if it warrants it later, a developer agreement could be discussed but as it is now, there is nothing to preclude a developer from putting apartments that are not Council Regular Meeting 05-22-2012 Page 5 of 8 Approved by Council:06-12-2012 luxury apartments. Councilmember Wick said the whole concept of high density came about because doing a project that is low-income affordable housing, enables the addition of a density bonus, which would move it from the medium to the high residential density; so as it stands now, that could occur without a change in zoning, and either with HUD funds or by the developer paying the cost. Councilmember Grafos said currently it is eligible for 240 units but is just a question of financing, and with the economy moving, said he feels it would be unlikely to have such an opportunity sit there very long as a low-income project; and he said that we are in competition with our neighbors for projects, and that he would like to see our developers get a fair shot at these types of projects; and again said the real problem is the road, and if this project is approved,he's sure the developer will work with the city and the developer will be required to address mitigation for that road. Mayor Towey invited public comments. Delbert Liljegren, 418 N Moore Road: said he supports the motion and feels the project would be more appropriate to keep it at the lower height,with the luxury standard as it fits the character more than a 50' height; and he expressed concern about the Council's conflict of the luxury housing versus the affordable housing; and he asked for clarification on the project prior to approval. Councilmember Woodard said without the elevator capacity, the structure would be at 40' or lower; and said the issue is not luxury or affordable housing, the issue is whether we want the density changed. Delbert Liljegren, 418 N Moore Road also said the other issue not discussed is that there is an access, or easement, or designated street onto Moore Road, and he asked if that is also being considered as an access into that property. Council asked for Mr. Arger's response. Mr. Anger said they acquired additional property on Broadway to provide the primary access into the project; and also have secondary access to the project on Conklin; he said it is not necessary to have access from Alki adjoining Moore; and said they spent the money to have the new access so having an access from Alki adjoining Moore would not be necessary. He said there is also access on the south end, Sonora Road, and said they don't need to access that either; and said in conversations with the Fire Department, they were satisfied with the two primary accesses. Richard Wilcox, 16201 E. Broadway: said regarding the traffic problem on Conklin, and talking about 40' right of way,he asked what that would leave for parking in front of their house, or for people trying to back their cars out into the street. Mayor Towey explained that the motion before Council now is to leave the zoning as it currently is. There were no other public comments. City Manager Jackson said a point that has come up, is a comparison between the medium density with the bonus versus the high density, and a question come up with staff that the bonus might also apply to the higher density housing; and with all of the questions and requests for information, and said if council is comfortable in moving forward, then that would be his recommendation, but if council feels more comfortable in postponing this or perhaps to send this back to the Planning Commission for additional hearing, that can also be considered. After discussion concerning tabling this issue or postponing to a date certain, Councilmember Woodard said he doesn't want this to go back to the Planning Commission; but agreed, as did Councilmember nattier, that there are more questions to be answered. Councilmember Hafner said he wondered what a traffic study would show and said after all this discussion, he feels more confused now than he was two weeks ago; and feels more facts are warranted. Councilmember Woodard withdrew his motion. It was noted that this particular amendment proposal will be brought back at a future council meeting. Councilmember Woodard asked about a traffic study and Mr. Jackson said that can be discussed as well as having Traffic Engineer Note available for questions when this comes back to council. Councilmember Grafos said when this comes back, that the main issue is the traffic; and it would be helpful if staff would come back and explain that it is defined as a minor arterial, that there is a traffic light, a left-turn lane, a certain traffic count, and that that road as a minor arterial will not remain at 40 feet regardless of this project; and it would be helpful if staff would explain what the ramifications of that designation. City Manager Jackson said regarding the traffic study, since we don't know exactly what the project will be, that will be a general discussion about what traffic studies accomplish. Several people in the audience began talking and raising their hands, and in response to that. Councilmember Hafner asked if those people were concerned about being notified of the next meeting. City Manager Jackson said the surest way to get notification of council meetings is to consult the City's webpage as the agenda is always posted there as well as in the newspaper as we don't normally send notices for city council meetings. Mayor Towey thanked all the citizens for their comments. It was Council Regular Meeting 05-22-2012 Page 6 of 8 Approved by Council:06-12-2012 moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to extend the meeting for an hour. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Mayor Towey, Deputy Mayor Schimmels, and Councilnembers Grassel, Grafos, Wick and Woodard. Opposed: Councilmember Rafter. Motion Carried. Mayor Towey called for a brief recess at 8:50, and reconvened the meeting at 9:05 p.m. 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-015,Zoning Map Amendments—Mike Basinger After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to adopt Ordinance 12-015 official zoning map amendments, with the exception of CPA 05-12, which will be removed and discussed separately. Senior Planner Basinger explained that this amends the map to coincide with all the previous amendments changed tonight, except CPA 05-012, and implementing that into the zoning map. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. 4. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-016 Amending Spokane Valley Municipal Code Title 24—John Hohman After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to advance ordinance 12-016 amending Spokane Valley Municipal Title 24, to a second reading. Community Development Director Holman said Title 24 adopts the state building code and defines the city's local amendments; he said this has not been updated in many years, and said that the proposed amendments discussed several weeks ago mentioned lengthening the building code permit cycles and application cycles and tying them to the International Building Code cycles; he said there was a slight typographical on the last presentation and that is corrected tonight and will be discussed by Acting Building Official Doug Powell, and that he will discuss the sections of the International Building Code that addresses how applications and permits currently expire. Acting Building Official Powell said the correction to be noted is that the current application does not expire in three months, but rather expires six months from date of application. Mr. Powell also noted the accompanying materials from the section in the International Building Code and from the International Resident Codes addressing time limitations of application; and said that has been added to the revised draft for inclusion in title 24. Mayor Towey invited public comments; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed.'None. Motion carried. 5.Motion Consideration: Splash Down Agreement—Mike Stone It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Splashdown lease amendment consistent with the signed letter agreement. Parks and Recreation Director Stone explained that this proposed amendment letter is as noted in previous council meetings concerning the City's lease with Splashdown; that Melissa Kellogg is here tonight as well; and he gave the history of our contractual agreement with Splashdown, and of their wonderful service to this city. Mr. Stone briefly went over tile changes in the lease amounts as noted in the May 16, 2012 draft letter, as well as the agreement concerning Splashdown's arrearages; and said staff feels this will allow Splashdown a realistic opportunity to continue to provide the services the citizens have enjoyed in the past. Councilmember Grassel asked why we would have the annual lease payment for 2014-2018, which she said is a long period into the future; and said market conditions can change and she feels that is a fairly long extension and that it should not go beyond the year 2013; and because it is such a large reduction. City Attorney Driskell said the remaining first term of the lease goes through 2018 so we were trying to account for this portion of the lease, and said there is the renewal option and we would have the opportunity to renegotiate any amount; he said we were trying to come up with something that would cover that first portion of the lease so we don't have to keep coming back to this every couple of years as it does require a fair amount of time for legal and for the Kelloggs; and he added that they are anticipating opening their facility this weekend. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Mayor Towey, Deputy Mayor Schimmels, and ConnCilmembers Hafiter, Grafos, Wick, and Woodard. Opposed: Councilmember Grassel. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comments;no comments were offered. Council Regular Meeting 05-22-2012 Page 7 of 8 Approved by Council:06-12-2012 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 6. Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey Councilmember Grafos said he looked at our website today and went to the economic development section; he said he went from our home page to economic development to zoning regulations and then to permitted and accessory uses; and he said he wanted to print a copy of the zoning matrix to see what the changes were from 2009 to 2012; and said that matrix is identical to 2009; he said he went to the building code department and asked the staff member for a current copy of the zoning matrix and what is allowed in each zone; he said prior to this you could just go to the computer and print it off the Internet; and he said she had to copy and paste that and that's why he ended up with 11 x 17 pages; and said he asked the person at the counter if the zoning matrix includes all of the code text amendments that we have made as a council and said he was assured it did; yet those changes are clearly not there. Councilmember Grafos said citizens would likely face the same situation, and said he doesn't know who is in charge of that, but clearly somebody is not doing what they should be doing. Mr. Jackson agreed that is a concern and said he will look into that and get back to council and get that straightened out right away. Mayor Towey suggested that the June 5 Council meeting could be cancelled if Councilmembers agreed. There were no objections to cancelling the June 5 council meeting. City Clerk Bainbridge asked if Council would like to schedule the appointments of the students to the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee; and Mayor Towey agreed they need to be officially appointed; and Councilmember Wick noted the two students are Ben Baker from East Valley High School, and Josh Ramsey from University High School. 7. Department Reports and 7a Solid Waste Update were for information only and were not reported or discussed. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Jackson brought Council's attention to the information item concerning the Solid Waste Governance Task Force, and said staff would like to come back next week and give Council an update and get concurrence from Council on the scope of work. 8.EXECUTIVE SESSION: Labor Relations(RCW 42.30.140(4)] It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded, and unanimously agreed to adjourn into executive session for approximately forty-five minutes to discuss labor relations, and that no action will be taken upon return to open session. Council adjourned into executive session at 9:36 p.m. At approximately 10:21 p.m. Mayor Towey declared council out of executive session; and immediately thereafter it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. (12 Thomas E.Towey,Mayor `- TT(-LE J 7 f Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Council Regular Meeting 05-22-2012 Page 8 of 8 Approved by Council:06-12-2012 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:May 22, 2012 GENERAL CITIZEN COMMENTS YOUR SPEAKING TIME WILL GENERALLY BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTE: Please sign in if you wish to make public comments. NAME TOPIC OF CONCERN YOUR COMPLETE TELEPHONE PLEASE PRINT YOU WILL SPEAK ADDRESS • ABOUT j 4/06- / L ry 0\\A_ C)c),(\'\ \ ci2.4 (0 (Az' .te -0d4_ey Cookirin m II\e/.0t 7 .4 g:,-) i / / e - k-,AJ fZ >a EANAir.e5it C()NAT, C C")(41A\ L-\:),-)Vg /2/2/ i*\,1 J( i4P ; ',�� �-�,�' s / . f / ' it pie 4), y)70 )1LCc � 5 144 fl v e Please note that once information is entered on this form, it becomes a public record subject to public disclosure. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:May 22, 2012 GENERAL CITIZEN COMMENTS YOUR SPEAKING TIME WILL GENERALLY BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTE: Please sign in if you wish to make public comments. NAME TOPIC OF CONCERN YOUR COMPLETE TELEPHONE PLEASE PRINT YOU WILL SPEAK ADDRESS ABOUT Q C 14/05"1),:6e2 ,,,. ____ 1 fl OW ( k ia l `} i o� --0/,/ (c6,4411�v� 9 32 qi ••,/i, c9,5,9 -/sit---a- ,L.3 w Please note that once information is entered on this form, it becomes a public record subject to public disclosure. (_ Tim Severns , 611 N. Moore Rd ry oI&. o�T dle Veradale WA 99037 4c0/r 4444:1., Spokane Valley City Council Members: The choice to ignore the recommendation of the zoning committee will essentially choke our neighborhood. To allow a high density residency in this area is a mistake for the following reasons: • Traffic patterns are already dysfunctional and the added volume will only exacerbate existing problems. • Allowing high rise will not only block view, it will allow view to our privacy. • High density homes are not what the Spokane Valley's residents'vision is. • Schools are already overcrowded in the area. A decision to allow high density homes effectively snubs the recommendation purposefully set forth by the committee. To allow it is misrepresenting the needs of the committee and the community. It is also irresponsible and bad public policy. Please vote no to high density housing for the area south of Sullivan and east of Moore Rd. Sincerely, Tim Severns ,ieVe."7-7-7-<9 sl May 22, 2012 Dear Commissoners, I feel we must again draw attention to the fact that a large apartment complex does not suit our neighborhood. We are aware of progress and growth in the Spokane Valley, however encrouchment is not progress. Our streets are not equiped to handle the amount of traffic involved and to widen, add turn lanes, sidewalks and bike lanes would only compound the issue. The fact is Conklin and most of the surrounding streets were just paved in the past 3 or 4 years with the sewer project. How cost effective is it to redo them again? Tax dollars at work maybe. Also our front lawns are not very deep and the thought of the road being right off of our front porches is in our opinion, unacceptable. Property values would certainly be affected in a negative way and it would greatly change future retirement plans for many of us. Please think of this as if it were your back yard, your neighborhood. I am sure you can come up with a better use for the land than this one. Homes, duplexes, something that would not have such a huge impact on the rest of us. 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