PC APPROVED Minutes 03-28-13 Spokane Valley Planning Commission
APPROVED Minutes
Council Chambers City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
March 28, 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 x John Hohman, Corn Development Director
Joe Stoy—Vice Chair x • Micki Harnois, Planner
Steven Neill x • Eric Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Kevin Anderson x
Mike Phillips x
Robert McCaslin x
Christina Carlsen x Can Hinshaw, Secretary
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 Neill made a motion to approve the March 14, 2013 minutes as presented. This
motion was passed unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
Christina Carlsen attended the Cities Birthday Party.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Community Development Director John Hohman provided an update on the work load items
as listed:
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1. Mr. Holtman and Planning Manager Scott Kuhta will be putting together a revised advance
agenda for the Planning Commission. The City has fourteen pending code text
amendments and five to six major planning projects.
2. The Shoreline Development Regulations are not ready for the Planning Commission. The
initial drafts that were reviewed are not up to satisfaction. The consultant will rework them
so that they're easier to understand and implement.
3. Mr. Hohtnan stated that they will be moving forward with the Comprehensive Plan
Amendments by Senior Planner Mike Basinger.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Unfinished Business:
Findings of Fact: CTA-2013-0002, Amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code,
SEPA Categorical Exemptions.
Commissioner Stoy made a motion to accept the findings and fact CTA-2013-0002 as
presented. The motion was passed unanimously.
B. New Business:
A. Study Session: CTA-2013-0003, Amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code,
Amending Manufactured Home Regulations.
Planner Micki Harnois presented a brief overview of CTA-2013-0003 as follows:
1. The city initiated text amendment is to amend SVMC 19.40.120 manufactured
homes on individual lots,to eliminate new manufactured homes.
2. Listed the requirements of the designated manufactured homes.
3. Presented some pictures of stick built and manufactured homes from 2005, 1998
and 1996.
4. Staff recommendations and proposed amendment.
Commissioner Stoy asked if 19.40.120.B.1 would be stricken. Ms. Harnois stated that both
19.40.120.B.1 and 19.40.120.0 would be deleted. Commissioner McCaslin asked if there
are any neighborhood covenants as far as planned developments, gated communities.
Commissioner McCasIin commented, if there was an empty lot and you put a manufactured
home on it, would that erase any covenant? Deputy City Attorney Eric Lamb stated,
typically the covenants are between the property owners and not something the city can
enforce. He said if it is pre-existing then they have that contract already established.
Commissioner Bates asked about how many requests we have had on this and how many
double wides are there on individual lots in the City? Ms. Harnois stated calls have come
in at least once a week and that the GIS database shows a very extensive list of double
wides on individual lots. Commissioner Stoy asked if there were landscaping requirements
for residential housing. Ms. Harnois stated that there are no landscaping requirements for
residential. Mr. Hohman stated that the point system for landscaping only applies to
commercial and industrial. Commissioner Stoy asked if the homes would be required to be
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on standard footing and foundations or be able to be on the strip concrete footings. Mr.
Holtman replied that it could go either way as long as it is anchored according to the
building codes.
B. Study Session: CTA-2013-0004, Amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code,
Amending Sign Code Regulations.
Community Development Director John Hohman presented an overview of topics for
discussion for CTA-2013-0004 and presented it as follows:
1. Review of 2012 Sign Code Revision Process.
2. Overview of 2012 Changes,
3. Highlights of 2012 Public Education/Code enforcement Process.
4. Issues with 2012 Code.
5. 2013 Code Revisions.
There were some concerns from some of the Planning Commissioners regarding signage in
the interior of a business. Mr. Hohman clarified that the sign code change is for the
exterior of buildings, not the interior and that the City does not regulate the interior signage
of buildings. After discussion, it was decided to look into this as a separate issue in the
future, possibly a code text amendment in 2014. Commissioner Stoy asked what penalties
are involved when it comes to outstanding issues regarding signs. Mr. Hohman stated that
a notice of order would be issued. Once the City does that, there is a five hundred dollar
fine. He also stated the City does like to work with the business owners and if they are in
compliance, the City will waive the five hundred dollar fine. The impact could be
monetary. Commissioner Stoy stated that the suggested code revision for the reader boards
says, "Reader boards for certain businesses". Mr. Stoy asked what is going to classify what
a certain business is, Mr, Hohman explained that the City does not have any code
previsions for that. Typically, most businesses already have them mounted on their
freestanding signs or maybe they do not need them, It was brought up as a description of
the different kind of business that would usually use them. Deputy City Attorney Eric
Lamb stated that if a business does not comply then the legal system is used. Which means
additional legal costs, fees can be increased and a lien can be used against the property.
The City may also obtain an order from the court to force the business to take the sign
down and comply with the City code. Commissioner Stoy asked how the City would
control the amount of Temporary Signs. Mr. Hohman stated that the City would stay with
the provision, one banner, one reader board, or two flags with copy.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER
There was nothing for the good of the order.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
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Bill Bates, Chairperson
Can Hinshaw, PC Secretary
Date signed 0 7'/x(/3
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