PC APPROVED Minutes 02-14-13 Spokane Valley Planning Commission
APPROVED Minutes
Council Chambers — City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
February 14, 2013
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Bates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance
III. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS Present Absent CITY STAFF
Bill Bates-Chair r Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney
Joe Stoy—Vice Chair r Scott Kuhta, Planning Manager
Steven Neill r F
Kevin Anderson r
Christina Carlsen r
Robert McCaslin
r r Cari Hinshaw, secretary
Commissioner Neill was excused from the Planning Commission Meeting.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Stoy made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. This motion was
passed unanimoUSly.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner McCaslin made a motion to approve the January 24, 2013 minutes as
presented. This motion was passed unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner McCaslin stated that he attended his father's memorial in Olympia. Chair Bates
stated that applications are being accepted by March l2m for the vacant Planning Commission
seat.
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VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning Manager Scott Kuhta reviewed the Commission's Advanced Agenda.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Unfinished Business:
There was no unfinished business.
B. New Business:
Planning Manager Scott Kuhta provided an over view of CTA-01-13, a proposal amendment to
allow Townhouses in the Neighborhood Commercial zone. Mr. Kuhta reviewed the proposed
setbacks and maximum height standards for Townhouses in the NC zone, specifically that the
standards in the R-4 would be used. The following sections would be amended if approved:
1. 19,60.070 Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations.
2. Table 19.60-1 Commercial Development Standards.
3. Table 19.40-1 Residential Zone Dimensional Standards (in feet).
Commissioner Carlson asked about lot coverage standards, Mr. Kuhta stated that the NC zone
does not have maximum lot coverage standards and that the open space, storm water, parking
and setbacks would limit lot coverage.
Commissioner Anderson pointed out that the R-4 zone requires a minimum 5-foot setback
while the regulations in 19.40-1 specify a 6-foot minimum setback and asked which one is
correct. Mr. Kuhta responded that the 6-foot setback would be between the Townhouse
buildings and the 5 foot setback would be from the adjacent lot. Mr. Anderson then asked why
the definition of a Townhouse states that it must have 3 attached units while the standards in
19,40-1 says 6 units attached together. Mr. Kuhta responded that the two sections must read
together, that a Townhome must have at least 3 units attached by definition and not more than
6 units attached per the standards in 19.140-1
Commissioner Anderson then inquired about the zoning difference between a Townhouse and
a duplex. Deputy City Attorney Erik lamb stated a duplex is a single building on one lot. A
town house is a separate lot and separate ownership. Chair Bates had concerns that if a
developer came to the city and wanted to put townhouses in a Neighborhood Commercial zone
that we would have to go thru this whole process again. Mr. Kuhta reassured Chair Bates that
once the permitted use is put back in the code, then the property owner would only need a
building permit.
Commissioner Anderson was curious why the legends are different colors on the Municipal
map and zoning maps. Mr. Kuhta stated he will take a look at that and make sure it's consistent
within the map.
Commissioner Carisen made motion to allow Townhouses houses in the Neighborhood
Commercial Zone as a permitted use. Planning Commission voted unanimously 5-0 to
recommend approval of CTA-01-13.
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GOOD OF THE ORDER
There was nothing for the good of the order.
X. ADJOURNMENT
The being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6,25 p.m.
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Bill Bates, Chairperson
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Cari Hinshaw, PC Secretary
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