Chairman Protem Brock called the Brier Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:41 PM.

ROLL CALL

Present:      Commissioners Brock, Wahlgren, Funk, and Chrisman. Commissioner Friesen arrived at 8:01 PM:

Absent:       Commissioner Lavoie, and Hodgen.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chairman Protem Brock opened for approval of the December 18, 2002 Planning Commission Minutes.  Commissioner Funk moved, and Commissioner Wahlgren seconded, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of December 18, 2002 as written. Motion Carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilman Warner reported that the City Council approved Theresa Crafton’s Shortplat with the Planning Commissions recommendations.

OLD BUSINESS:

VARIANCE APPLICATION #V02-008 BY MARSHALL FLEMING AT 22522 HICKORY WAY.

Chairman Protem Brock opened for consideration of Marshall Flemings Variance Application #V02-008 at 22522 Hickory Way. Mr. Fleming explained his request. Chairman Protem Brock reconvened the Public Hearing at 7:46 PM. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:47 PM. There was discussion. The Planning Commissioners postponed the Variance request until staff arrives.

NEW BUSINESS – PUBLIC HEARING:

CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION #CU03-001 BY TIMOTHY ZILVERBERG AT 21908 36^TH AVE W

Chairman Protem Brock opened for consideration of Conditional Use Application #CU03-001 by Timothy Zilverberg at 21908 36^th Avenue W. Mr. Zilverberg explained his Conditional Use request.  The Planning Commissioners asked questions. Chairman Protem Brock opened the Public Hearing at 7:54 PM. There were no comments. Chairman Protem Brock closed the Public Hearing at 7:55 PM.

There was discussion.

Commissioner Wahlgren moved, and Commissioner Funk seconded, to recommend to the Brier City Council approval of Conditional Use Application #CU03-001 by Timothy Zilverberg at 21908 36^th Avenue W. Motion Carried.

CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION #CU03-002 BY DENNIS NOLTON AT 23412 BRIER RD.

Chairman Protem Brock opened for consideration Conditional Use Application #CU03-002 by Dennis Nolton at 23412 Brier Road. The Planning Commission asked questions.

Chairman Protem Brock opened the Public Hearing for Conditional Use Application #CU03-002 at 7:58 PM by Dennis Nolton at 23412 Brier Road.

Jeanette Borough – 23406 Brier Road stated she is a neighbor and does not object.

There were no other comments.

Chairman Protem Brock closed the Public Hearing at 8:00 PM. Commissioner Friesen arrived and took over as Chair Protem.

There was discussion.

Commissioner Wahlgren moved, and Commissioner Brock seconded, to recommend to Brier City Council approval of Conditional Use Application #CU03-002 by Dennis Nolton at 23412 Brier Road, with the condition that the applicant apply for a Variance. Motion Carried.

Chair Protem Friesen reopened for consideration Marshall Flemings Variance Application #V02-008 at 22522 Hickory Way. Mr. Marshall explained his proposal. There was discussion. The Planning Commission recommended that staff approach Mr. Flemings neighbor and talk to him about using his sewer line for one house.

Commissioner Friesen moved, and Commissioner Brock seconded, to recommend to Brier City Council approval of Variance Application #V02-008 by Mr. Marshall Fleming at 22522 Hickory Way pending the City contacting the neighbor regarding the sewer easement and further continue Conditional Use CU02-003 pending the outcome. Motion Carried.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

Commissioner Friesen discussed that the Planning Commissioners contact City Hall staff to let them know if they will be able to attend the Planning Commission meeting.

Chairman Protem Friesen opened for consideration to elect a Planning Commission Chair, and Chair Protem. Commissioner Brock moved and Commissioner Funk seconded to continue this until the next meeting.  Motion Carried.

Chairman Protem Friesen opened for consideration changes to Title 17, Zoning Code, and make recommendations to the City Council. The Planning Commissioners decided to plan a special meeting and will let everyone know the time and date.

Councilman Warner discussed park mitigation.

ADJOURNMENT:

Commissioner Wahlgren moved and Commissioner Brock seconded to adjourn.  The meeting adjourned at 9:55 PM