PC APPROVED Minutes 05-09-13 Spokane Valley Planning Commission
APPROVED Minutes
Council Chambers — City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
May 9, 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 Scott Kuhta, Planning Manager
Joe Stoy—Vice Chair r Mike Basinger, Senior Planner
Steven Neill r r Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney
Kevin Anderson
Mike Phillips
Robert McCaslin l -
Christina Carlsen I - Carl Hinshaw, secretary
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Stay made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded and this
motion was passed unanimously.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Neill made a motion to approve the April 25, 2013 minutes as presented,
seconded and this motion was passed unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
There was no public comment.
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning Manager Scott Kuhta reported that there would be two upcoming community
meetings. On May 20°' at 6:00 PM at the Spokane Valley Library 12004 E. Main, there is an
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open house on the park and library conceptual plan for the property adjacent to Balfour Park.
On May 22nd at 4:00 PM, there is a follow up meeting on the Appleway Trail planning process.
The trail planning is from University to Evergreen for the Appleway section for a multi-use
path.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
The Public Hearing opened at 6:08 PM
A. New Business:
Senior Planner Mike Basinger provided an overview of the amendments for the 2013
Comprehensive Plan.
Public Comment:
CPA-01--13
I. Linda Stack, 14106 E. Springfield, Spokane Valley: Ms. Stack had concerns on the
building height. Planning Manager Kuhta stated that the maximum building height for
that zone is 45ft. Ms. Stack stated she would not like it if there were apartments Iooking
in her yard. Mr. Kuhta clarified that the property that is to the east will remain in the
low-density residential category, which is single-family zoning.
2. Linda Lafser, 14010 E. Alki, Spokane Valley: Ms. Lafser had concerns about where the
business and parking were going to be located and if they plan is to extend the road.
Senior Planner Basinger responded that access to that development would come off
Evergreen. Future development of the back parcel may be accessed from Alki, but will
be in the low-density residential category.
3. Applicant Gene Arger with Arger Company, 300 N. Mullen, Spokane Valley: Provided
an overview of developments in the valley including one on Evergreen. Mr. Arger
stated that they are looking to add some consistency by moving the zoning line to the
east to line up with the property to the south. He stated what makes this different from
the property to the south is it is next to a community commercial zone to the north
which makes it a good candidate for garden office.
CPA-02-13
1. Applicant Todd Whipple, 2528 N. Sullivan Rd., Spokane Valley: Mr. Whipple
provided the plan for CPA-02-13. He stated that changing this from low density
residential to high density residential would have little impact to the overall
neighborhood, given the fact that the City has standards and requirements in the code
that will guide them in the process.
2. Jay Shuman, 18414 E. Sinto, Spokane Valley: Mr. Shuman believes there is a lot of
impact in regards to this change. He stated that the view to Holiday Hills is blocked
with apartments from where he lives and the view to Mica Peak will be blocked if more
apartments are put in. Mr. Shuman also stated the traffic flow and congestion is going
to change.
3. Ben Thompson, 18511 E. Sharp, Spokane Valley: Wanted to know where the access is
going to be to the apartments. Planning Manager Kuhta stated that it is not determined
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yet. Mr. Thompson stated that he lives on Sharp and its tough living there already due
to heavy traffic, no more scenic view.
4. Talena Thompson, 18511 E. Sharp, Spokane Valley: Ms. Thompson stated that the
people that live in the apartments already throw cigarette butts and garbage over the
fence line. People are inconsiderate. She said as a homeowner she takes good card of
her property and would like this to stay how it is.
5. Dennis Crapo, Diamond Rock Construction, and subject property owner, 2602 N.
Sullivan, Spokane Valley: Mr. Crapo expressed some insight on the application. From
Barker to Boone there is a short distance that is accessed by the residents of the
apartments. He stated that the residents to the apartments generally pass Wendy's and
then they drive into the parking lot. Mr. Crapo stated that he has never had any calls
from the neighborhood reflecting any issues with trash or cigarette butts. Commissioner
Carlsen asked if there is trouble-finding parking. Mr. Crapo responded that they had
done a traffic study and that in addition the existing apartments have adequate parking,
which was required to be able to build the apartments. Commissioner Carlsen asked
Mr. Crapo if he had plans for a specific building where he is proposing his change and
what could fit there. Mr. Crapo stated that they would have to look at the zoning. He
said eighteen units would fit there. Senior Planner Basinger explained what was before
them was the change to MF-2 and there is a variety of uses that are allowed with an
MF-2. Mr. Basinger discussed that the Planning Commission needs to look at it to see if
it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and regulations, and make sure the
regulations protect the neighborhood character. He stated that there is a relational set
back that was adopted; it transitions the height to any adjacent single-family use or
zone. The two single-family uses to the west would require the relational setback for
any development on this property.
6. Jay Shuman, 18414 E. Sinto, Spokane Valley: Mr. Shuman discussed that due to all the
growth, during rush hour traffic Barker and Boone are being backed up. It is causing
traffic to go up to Sharp and Sinto and zipping thru those neighborhoods to get back to
Boone to get back into the apartments. Commissioner McCaslin commended the public
for coming in early on the process before it goes to Council. He also recommended that
if they have complaints about the neighboring property or traffic problems they need to
file those complaints as soon as possible. That would help their case. Commissioner
Neil asked what it would take to have a light installed. Mr. Basinger stated that this is a
non-project action. At the time of development, the applicant would have to meet
transportation concurrency. City's traffic engineer would require a traffic study and if
there are concerns then the applicant will have to participate in improving the traffic
system.
CPA-03-13, CPA-05-13, CPA-06-13, CPA-07-13, CPA-08-13, CPA-09-13, CPA-10-13
No comments
A comment letter from Kristi Wheeldon for CPA-01-13 is incorporated into the record.
A comment letter was received from Harlan Douglass for CPA-03-13 is incorporated into
record.
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Public Hearing was closed at 7:02 pm.
CPA-01-13
Motion: Commissioner Neill made a motion to approve and forward to the City Council
CPA-01-13 as presented, seconded and this motion was passed unanimously,
Discussion: Commissioner Carlsen stated that the amendment was consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and the development regulations. Commissioner Stoy stated that the
proposed amendment would make a nice clears line with the adjacent Garden Office
classification.
CPA-02-13
Motion: Commissioner Stoy made a motion to approve and forward to the City Council
CPA-02-13 as presented,five yes, one no and one recessed (Commissioner Anderson) due
to having a family member affected by the proposed change.
Discussion: Commissioner Carlsen stated that the amendment was not consistent with goals
and policies in the Comprehensive Plan and would affect the character of the adjacent
single-family development. Commissioner Bates stated that the amendment was a natural
progression of the existing multifamily development to the east. Commissioner Phillips
stated that the site was an appropriate place for multifamily development, Commissioner
Stoy stated that this was a great place for a small continuation of multifamily development.
Stopped for a ten-minute break at 7:15 pm.
Resumed at 7:25 pm.
CPA-03-13
Motion: Commissioner Stoy made a motion to approve and forward to the City Council
CPA-03-13 as presented, seconded and this motion was passed unanimously.
Discussion: Commissioner Bates stated that they had received a letter from Harlan
Douglass asking for his property to remain in the Office designation. Commissioner Stoy
stated the amendment is appropriate considering it would make the parcels conforming
uses. Commissioner Stoy asked Legal if there were any issues with changing the property
to conform without the property owners consent. Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney, stated
that the Commission should base their decision on the consistency with the GMA, the
Comprehensive Plan, and the Development Regulations. He further stated that the courts
have found that the policy behind legislative zoning is to eliminate non-conforming uses.
Commissioner Neill asked Mr. Lamb if by changing the zone it would affect Mr. Douglass
in any way. Mr. Lamb stated that with discussion with Mr. Basinger and Mr. Kuhta that
they had not identified any negative impacts associated with the amendment. As Mr.
Basinger stated, the zoning would allow all of the same uses as Office and the County
Assessor stated that the taxes would not change. Commissioner Bates stated that he felt
that the letter did not provide enough information on why the property owner did not want
the amendment and thought that they should have provided a representative at the public
hearing to express their interests. Commissioner Carlsen stated that the amendment should
be approved as recommended by staff including all the properties. Commissioner
McCaslin stated that the property owner should have sent a representative if they had
concerns regarding the amendment.
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CPA-05-13
Motion: Commissioner Carlsen made a motion to approve and forward to the City Council
CPA-05-13 as presented, seconded and this motion was passed unanimously.
Discussion: Commissioner Bates asked why the vacant and partially used land went up and
why the net developable acres went down in Table 2.1 Land Capacity Analysis. Mr.
Basinger, Senior Planner, stated that there are many variables that go into the City's land
capacity analysis. Mr. Basinger further stated that he would be happy to provide the
Commission with a detailed report on land quantity analysis at a future date.
CPA-06-13
Motion: Commissioner Carlsen made a motion to approve and forward to the City Council
CPA-06-13 as presented, seconded and this motion was passed unanimously.
Discussion: None
CPA-07-13
Motion: Commissioner Neill made a motion to approve and forward to the City Council
CPA-07-13 as presented, seconded and this motion was passed unanimously.
Discussion:None
CPA-08-13
Commissioner Carlsen made a motion to approve and forward to the City Council CPA-
08-13 as presented, seconded and this motion lvas passed unanimously.
Discussion: None
CPA-09-13
Commissioner Carlsen made a motion to approve and forward to the City Council CPA-
09-13 as presented.
Discussion: Commissioner Anderson stated that he thought some of the wording could not
be defined and should be removed. The Commission determined that some of the language
should be modified (see below).
A motion on the table discussion was to make some changes to the motion as follows:
1. NP-2.5 remove (grocery stores and).
2. NP-2.3 remove (social capital and replace with community interaction).
3. NP-2.6 remove (and recognize).
Commissioner Carlsen made a motion to amend the original motion CPA-09-13 to
incorporate the changes NP-2.5 remove (grocery stores and), NP-2.3 remove (social
capital and replace with community interaction), and NP-2.6 remove (and recognize),
seconded and this motion was passed unanimously.
Main motion as amended:
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Commissioner Carlsen made a motion to approve and forward CPA-09-13 with the
changes incorporated and to forward to the City Council as presented, seconded and this
motion was passed unanimously.
CPA-10-13
Commissioner Stoy made a motion to approve and forward to the City Council CPA-10-13
as presented, seconded and this motion was passed unanimously.
Discussion: Commissioner Stoy and Commissioner Bates congratulated Mr. Basinger on
the development of the Bike and Pedestrian program.
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 8:34 p.m.
Bill Bates, Chairperson
Carl Hinshaw, PC Secretary
Date signed .-47/,7
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