Chairman Lavoie called the Brier Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:31 PM.

ROLL CALL

Present:      Commissioners Mike Lavoie, George Neilson, Corey Friesen, Eugene Funk, and Sue Wahlgren. Brandon Brock arrived at 7:34PM, and Jim Hodgen arrived at 7:39 PM.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chairman Lavoie opened for consideration approval of the January 23, 2002 Planning Commission Minutes.  Commissioner Friesen moved and Commissioner Funk seconded to approve the Planning Commission Minutes as written. Motion Carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilmember Warner reported that City Council is working on considering taking the Poplar trees down on Russet Road, because of their poor condition.

PUBLIC REQUESTS AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:  

Peggy Dare spoke of her concerns regarding the Murphy/Lamb Short Plat construction project.

Commissioner Friesen moved, and Commissioner Wahlgren seconded to move “New Business” before “Old Business”.  Motion Carried.

MOVED TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA AND TO MOVE NEW BUSINESS BEFORE OLD BUSINESS, AND THERE WAS CONSENSUS TO DO SO.

NEW BUSINESS – PUBLIC HEARING

CONSIDER VARIANCE APPLICATION #V02-001 BY MICHELE MACKENZIE @ 2509 217^TH PL SW

Chairman Lavoie opened for consideration Variance application #V02-001 by Michele Mackenzie. Ms. Mackenzie explained the Variance request. Commissioner Lavoie opened the Public Hearing at 7:53 PM. There were no comments. Chairman Lavoie closed the Public Hearing at 7:54 PM. There was discussion. Planning Commission stated their concern with traffic safety of clearing the road. The Planning Commission was also concerned that future owners may use the building for a garage that would pose a traffic concern off of Vine Road. Chairman Lavoie stated that the property would be improved by getting rid of the awnings, the boats will be in a shed that will have a building permit process, there is room to get it off the road, the doors will be changed to swinging doors instead of a garage door style.  Commissioner Friesen moved and Commissioner Neilson seconded, to approve Variance #V02-001 provided the doors to the accessory building are 6’ wide 6’ 8” high, double doors, with mullion rather than having garage doors installed.  Motion Carried with Commissioner Hodgen and Lavoie voting no.

OLD BUSINESS – CONTINUATION - PUBLIC HEARING:

PRELIMINARY SHORT PLAT APPLICATION #SP01-01 BY TIMOTHY ZILVERBERG AT 21908 36^TH AVENUE WEST, WITH FILL AND GRADING #FG01-012

Chairman Lavoie opened for consideration Short Plat Application #SP01-01 by Timothy Zilverberg at 21908 36^th Avenue West, with Fill and Grading #FG01-012. Chairman Lavoie opened the Public Hearing at 8:26 PM.

*Mr. Eric Davido, Consulting Group, consulting Civil Engineers for the project, explained the plans submitted, and the changes made.

*Tim Carrigan – 21904 34^th Avenue W, stated he is concerned with water runoff into his back yard.

*Dan Elliot - 3600 219^th St. SW, stated he is concerned with egress and type of road and whether there will be barricades or road blocks.

 Commissioner Lavoie moved and Commissioner Friesen seconded to continue the Public Hearing on Short Plat Application #SP01-01 by Mr. Timothy Zilverberg at 21908 36^th Avenue West, with Fill and Grading #FG01-012 to the next regular Planning Commission meeting.  Motion Carried.

The Planning Commission discussed the Short Plat application.

Commissioner Brock moved and Commissioner Friesen seconded, to continue Preliminary Short Plat Application #SP01-01, by Timothy Zilverberg at 21908 36^th Avenue West.  Motion Carried.

The Planning Commission took a 5 minute break at 8:48 PM. Chairman Lavoie reconvened the meeting at 8:53 PM.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

Chairman Lavoie opened for consideration discussion of suggested changes to Title 17. There was discussion.  Dick Russell explained MUGA to the Planning Commission.

ADJOURNMENT:

Commissioner Hodgen moved and Commissioner Friesen seconded to adjourn.  The meeting adjourned at 9:51 PM.