City Planning Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024 4 P.M. CITY HALL HELD REMOTELY& IN-PERSON AT CITY HALL To participate remotely, you can: • Sign up to provide Public Comment at the meeting via calling in • Submit Written Public Comment Prior to 2 pm on January 10, 2024 • Join the Zoom Meeting Questions or Need Assistance? Please contact Planning Commission Clerk Megan Edwards at kcummings@libertylakewa.gov . 1. Call to Order – 4:00 pm 2. Roll Call 3. Introductions 4. GENERAL BUSINESS • Review of Agenda • Approval of Minutes from December 11, 2023 • Election of Chair & Vice Chair • Design Review Committee Membership • Approval of 2024 Meeting Calendar 5. WORKSHOP: • Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update Overview 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS 7. REPORTS • Secretary’s Report o Status of 2023 Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Amendments o Status of Planning Commission Appointments o Upcoming Agenda Items • Planning Commissioner Reports 8. Adjournment Next Meeting: February 14, 2024  PUBLIC COMMENT If you wish to provide oral public comments or testimony during the Planning Commission meeting, please register through this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/86818958997 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS If you wish to provide written public comments for the upcoming council meeting, please email your comments to kcummings@libertylakewa.gov by 2:00 p.m. the day of the Planning Commission meeting and include all of the following information with your comments: 1. The Meeting Date 2. Your First and Last Name 3. If you are a Liberty Lake resident 4. The Agenda Item(s) which you are speaking about JOIN ZOOM MEETING To view the meeting live via Zoom Meeting, join the Zoom web meeting: Meeting Instructions: To join the Zoom web meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/86818958997 Dial In Phone Numbers: • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 253 205 0468 US Meeting ID: 868 1895 8997  PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2023 HELD VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON AT CITY HALL Planning Commission Members Present: Richard Siler, Joe Mann, Dale Robbins, DG Garcia, Jim Baumker, and Charlie Jencks Adjunct Member(s) Present: Staff Present: Lisa Key, Amy Mullerleile & Kathy Cummings Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll Call: A quorum of members was present. Absences: None. Review of Agenda & Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Jencks motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Robbins. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Garcia motioned to approve the November 8th, 2023, Planning Commission meeting minutes, seconded by Commissioner Baumker. The motion carried unanimously. Workshops: Proposed Amendments to Community Events Language Recommended for Approval: Senior Planner Amy Mullerleile explained how the City’s new insurance provider/risk management company, Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA), had reviewed the proposed code language and strongly recommended that additions be made to what had been previously approved by the Planning Commission. She further explained that because liability and risk mitigation are crucial components of community event permitting, and because this language will be formally codified within the City’s development code, Planning Commission will need to reconsider the proposed language to include the recommended additions. Amy went over the WCIA recommended changes. Commissioner Baumker motioned to incorporate these changes into the document, seconded by Commissioner Garcia. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion continued with Commissioner Jencks asking how community event permits are processed and Director Key provided explanation. A few of the Planning Commissioners stated that they would like to review and provide comments on the new community event application and policies that are being created. Commissioner Jencks motioned to approve the proposed amendments to Community and Special Events, with a seconded Commissioner Robbins. The motion carried unanimously. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1|2 December 13, 2023 Proposed Amendments to River District Landscape Regulations Recommended for Approval: Director Key provided background and discussion as to why City Council had remanded the proposed River District Landscape Regulations revisions back to the Planning Commission for consideration. Mike Terrell, landscape architect for Greenstone Corporation, presented in detail the reason for requesting an amendment to the language originally proposed in their amendment to the landscape standards. The proposed amendment clarifies the placement of street trees. Discussion was had regarding this amendment and Director Key stated that the amendments regarding street trees will also be made to the City development code to maintain consistency throughout the city with regard to street tree regulations. Commissioner Siler motioned to approve this change, seconded by Commissioner Jencks. The motion carried unanimously. Citizens Comments: Gene Heuschel attended the meeting in person and thought it was interesting. First time in attendance of a Planning Commission meeting formally discussing topics. He was impressed with how well prepared the information and the presentations were. Tom Sahlberg via Zoom, former City Council member, thanked the Commissioners for all that they are doing and seconded the motion applauding Richard Siler’s service as Chair to the Planning Commission. Secretary’s Report: The mayor interviewed potential Planning Commission members earlier in the week. Jim Baumker will be appointed for another 3 years in his current position. Tom Sahlberg will be appointed for 3 years in one of the vacant positions. Gene Heuschel has been appointed in the first adjunct position, while Troy Mullenix will be appointed in the second adjunct position. Subject to Council ratification. Director Key stated that we will be starting on a public engagement plan, land quantity analysis and population projections for the comprehensive plan update in the coming year. There will be a broad overview prepared of what will need to be done for the comprehensive plan update in either January or February. The City will also be looking to hire a consultant to assist with overhauling the sign code. Commissioner Report: Commissioner Mann, also the chair of the civil service department within the City’s Police Department, wanted to say “thank you” to the City’s Police Department. He did a ride along for 4 ½ hours and was most impressed in what they do and how hard they work. Adjournment: Commissioner Jencks moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Garcia. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 4:54 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2|2 December 13, 2023  Liberty Lake Planning Commission Meeting the 2nd Wednesday of each Month at 4 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers Regular Members - Voting • Dr. Dale Robbins (City Resident) Term Expiration: 12/31/2025 Email: DRobbins@libertylakewa.gov • Dg Garcia (City Resident) Term Expiration: 12/31/2024 Email: DGarcia@libertylakewa.gov • Jim Baumker (City Resident) Term Expiration: 12/31/2026 Email: JBaumker@libertylakewa.gov • Joe Mann (City Resident) Term Expiration: 12/31/2024 Email: JMann@libertylakewa.gov • Tom Sahlberg (City Resident) Term Expiration: 12/31/2026 Email: tsahlberg@libertylakewa.gov • Charlie Jencks (City Resident) Term Expiration: 12/31/2025 Email: cjencks@libertylakewa.gov • Vacant Term Expiration: 12/31/2026 Email - Phone: Address: Adjunct Member(s) - Non Voting • Eugene Heuschel (City Resident)- Adjunct Position #1 Term Expiration: 12/31/2024 Email: gheuschel@libertylakewa.gov • Troy Mullenix (Community Resident) - Adjunct Position #2 Term Expiration: 12/31/2024 Email: tmullenix@libertylakewa.gov Chair/Vice Chair Term (2024/2025) * Design Review Sub-Committee Members (2024/2025) **Design Review Committee Alternate (2024/2025)  PLANNING COMMISSION 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE January 10, 2024 February 14, 2024 March 13, 2024 April 10, 2024??? May 15, 2024 June 12, 2024 July 10, 2024 August 14, 2024 September 11, 2024 October 9, 2024 November 13, 2024 December 11, 2024 The public is invited to attend. Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities. Contact the City at 755-6700 with 48-hours advance notice for special accommodations.