City Planning Commission
Regular MeetingLiberty Lake, WA · July 10, 2019
Minutes
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019
Planning Commission Members Present: Phil Folyer, Charles Matthews, Tom Sahlberg,
Jamie Baird
Adjunct Member(s) Present:
Absent: Jesse Fox, Richard Siler, Joshua McKee, Paul Brown, Joe Mann
Staff Present: Lisa Key, Kelsey Wright
Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 4:01 p.m.
Roll Call: A quorum of members was present.
Review of Agenda & Approval of Minutes:
Commissioner Baird moved that the June 12th minutes be approved, seconded by
Commissioner Sahlberg. Minutes were approved with all ayes.
General Business:
A. Ratification of Findings, Conclusions & Recommendations regarding Small Wireless Facility
Regulations: The Commission unanimously approved the Findings, Conclusions &
Recommendations regarding the Small Wireless Facility Recommendations. Commissioner
Sahlberg moved to ratify, seconded by Commissioner Baird. Findings, Conclusions &
Recommendations ratified with all ayes.
Action Items/ Discussions Presentations:
A. Lot Coverage in the R-1 Zone (CPA2019-0001/LUA2019-0005): Lisa Key presented briefly
on the amendments proposed by Greenstone as well as shared written comments received
from Commissioner Siler stating his objection to the increase in allowable lot coverage. Kevin
Schneidmiller, representing Greenstone, presented on the proposed amendment of changing
the lot coverage in the R-1 Zone to 60%. Additionally, he proposed that the same change be
made to the R-2 Zone, and that for consistency between the River District and Municipal code,
he suggested considering increasing it further to 80%. Questions asked and answered.
B. Comprehensive Plan Maps (CPA2019-0002/LUA2019-0009): Lisa Key presented on the
updates to the maps within the Comprehensive Plan, to reflect the annexation of property for
Central Valley School District. Questions asked and answered.
C. Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (CPA2019-0004/LUA2019-0011): Lisa Key presented
on the need for the flood prevention ordinance to qualify for the NFIP and FEMA emergency
funds. Questions asked and answered.
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D. Community Development Director to Zoning Administrator (CPA2019-0010/LUA2019-0017):
Lisa Key presented on the proposed amendments to change the term Community
Development Director to Zoning Administrator and the reason why the change is necessary.
Questions asked and answered.
Secretary’s Report:
Lisa Key reported on the below listed items:
o 2020 – 2025 Transportation Improvement Program
Planning Commissioner Reports:
Commissioner Matthews commented on the new RV Park, expressed his opinion that the RV
park turned out quite nice, and that it is a wonderful addition to the City.
City Council Reporter of the Month:
Commissioner Folyer volunteered to report at the next City Council meeting.
Citizens Comments:
Councilmember Kennedy commented on multiple topics. Firstly, he stressed the importance of
turning up microphones for meetings. He asked how the River District Development Code
came about and why it is separate from City Development Code. Lisa Key provided an
explanation as well as the future plan for codifying the two. Councilmember Kennedy e also
showed appreciation to the work that Planning Commission and City Staff has done to dig into
topics carefully and thoroughly.
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.
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