Chairman Lavoie called the Brier Planning Commission Meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

ROLL CALL

Present:      Commissioners Brock, Wahlgren, Funk, Chrisman, and Lavoie.

Absent:      Commissioners Friesen and Hodgen.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chairman Lavoie opened for approval of the February 26, 2003 Planning Commission Minutes.  Commissioner Brock moved and Commissioner Wahlgren seconded to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of February 26, 2003 as written. Motion Carried with Commissioner Lavoie abstaining, as he was not present.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councilman Warner requested changing the Planning Commission Meeting date to the third Wednesday of each month.

OLD BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS – PUBLIC HEARING:

CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION #CU03-003 BY CITY OF BRIER AT 2901 228^TH ST SW

Chairman Lavoie opened for consideration of Conditional Use Application #CU03-003 by the City of Brier at 2901 228^th St. SW. Dick Russell explained the setback issues and stated that the City wanted to follow the rules by applying for permits. Mr. Russell stated they planned to rent three mobile units temporarily and place them on the west side of the site. Mr. Russell and the Commission discussed underground utilities and the location of the placement of the new City Hall. There was discussion on where the Police vehicles will park.

 Chairman Lavoie opened the Public Hearing at 7:42 PM. There was no public input.

Chairman Protem Lavoie closed the Public Hearing at 7:42 ½ PM.

Commissioner Funk moved, and Commissioner Wahlgren seconded, to recommend to the Brier City Council approval of Conditional Use Application #CU03-003 by the City of Brier at 2901 228^th ST. S.W. for a period not to exceed 15 months and to incorporate the recommendations of City Staff. Motion Carried.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

Chairman Lavoie explained that he felt the third Wednesday of each month to hold Planning Commission Meetings would be a good change.

Chairman Lavoie opened for consideration of changes to Title 17, Zoning Code, and make recommendations to the City Council. There was Commission discussion. Commissioner Chrisman asked for more background on how this has evolved to this point and the Commissioners explained the history of updating Title 17. Mother-in-law apartments and limiting off street parking of vehicles were discussed. Lowering the required square footage for lots was discussed. Lowering lot size to get more grants was discussed. Dick Russell informed the Commission that he got 1.4 million dollars in grants last year and that no one was going to get more than that. The definition of residence was discussed. There was discussion regarding allowing immediate family members of the owner to reside in an accessory building and drop the 20,000 square feet to the standard minimum lot size. There was discussion to state that a maximum of two off-street parking spaces per accessory building would be required and the accessory building would be limited to 1200 square feet or less for living space.

Commissioner Lavoie complained about a backhoe digging on his property easement that was granted to the City for sewer. Chairman Lavoie stated that he will contact the City Attorney regarding this issue and prior notification to the property owners and he will forward the information to the Commissioners.

Councilmember Warner asked if the Planning Commission would like to authorize a Planning Commissioner to come to Council and explain why they are making the recommendations that they are making regarding Title 17 after he speaks with the City Attorney and the Commission agreed.

Grinder pumps were discussed.

Commissioner Lavoie moved and Commissioner Wahlgren seconded to change the monthly Planning Commission Meeting from the 4^th Wednesday to the 3^rd Wednesday of each month and have the start time at 7:00 PM beginning in May 2003. Motion Carried.

Commissioner Brock moved and Commissioner Funk seconded to appoint Commissioner Lavoie as Chairman of Planning Commission.  Commissioner Funk nominated and Commissioner Chrisman seconded to appoint Commissioner Brock as Chairman Protem. Motion Carried.

ADJOURNMENT:

Commissioner Brock moved and Commissioner Walhgren seconded to adjourn. Motion Carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:07 ½ PM