ROLL CALL:

Present:                 Commissioners Gene Funk, Allyn Chrisman, Michael Lavoie, and Brandon Brock.

Absent:                  Commissioners Sue Wahlgren, Corey Friesen, and Jim Hodgen.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Chairman Lavoie opened for consideration approval of the June 18, 2003 Planning Commission minutes. There were corrections to the minutes. Commissioner Chrisman moved to carry the minutes over to the next meeting. Motion Carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mayor Kaske reported that the City Council rejected all bids on the new City Hall and they will attempt to re-bid in January or February.

NEW BUSINESS – PUBLIC HEARINGS:

SHORT PLAT APPLICATION #SP03-03 BY TIM MUNNIS LOCATED AT 22426 BRIER ROAD, BRIER

Chairman Lavoie opened for consideration Short Plat Application #SP03-03 by Tim Munnis at 22426 Brier Road. Commissioner Lavoie disclosed to Mr. Munnis that he also worked in Seattle and there was no objection to him continuing as Chairman of the Planning Commission hearing his shortplat. Tim Munnis informed the Commission his application is for a three-lot shortplat with one house existing and stated that the cost was more than he expected and that Brier’s codes are loosely based. Mr. Munnis explained his objections to some of the requirements. Mr. Munnis requested to leave the power above ground since it was there since 1952 and leave the transformer up above. A map of the plat was hung on the corkboard. Chairman Lavoie opened the Public Hearing at 7:29 PM

Marty Olson, 32^nd Avenue W, asked when he planned to build on the other two lots and Mr. Munnis responded. Carol Olson asked about trees. Marshall Fleming, 22525 Hickory Way, asked about storm water and Mr. Fleeger responded to Mr. Fleming about an agreed upon volume by the City Engineer. Ed Walker, 21206 Poplar Way, stated that he is a previous Planning Commissioner and City Councilman and that he is real familiar with the power pole and explained past history on what other Councils have done as a past policy. Mr. Walker explained that the City would help out as much as they can especially if a project is overburdened like a three-lot shortplat is. Mr. Fleeger explained the State Dept. of Ecology regarding side sewers.

Chairman Lavoie closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 PM. There was Commissioner discussion with Mayor Kaske. Mayor Kaske explained the City’s position on the items on Pages C-2, C-3, and C-4 of the plat drawings. Mr. Munnis read a letter from Ernest and Kay Anderson who are neighbors regarding demolishing a redwood tree and a driveway and the seventy-five feet of line. Ed Walker explained his previous shortplat and what he did with his transformer. Mr. Munnis stated that he would not have done the project if he had been told that the power would need to be underground. Mr. Fleeger recommended not putting in a manhole and that there is cost relief in the 2001 Stormwater Manual. Mr. Munnis stated that he objected to Park fees and road improvements. Mr. Fleeger explained RCW’s, WAC’s, and Policy Letters. There was Commission discussion regarding the manhole and power requirements.

Commissioner Chrisman moved and Commissioner Funk seconded to recommend to the Brier City Council to not require the manhole and to assure the easement is marked on the plat map. Motion Carried. Commissioner Brock moved and Commissioner Lavoie seconded to have the power pole drop stay as is servicing two houses to the South remaining over head and the three new houses are to be underground from the pole. Motion Carried. There was Commission consensus to recommend adding to Resolution #470 as P.P. that, if the applicant shortplats or increases power usage that would require an additional service, all PUD services shall be reinstalled underground through and under Brier Road. Commissioner Lavoie moved and Commissioner Chrisman seconded to recommend approval of Shortplat #03-03, including the motions voted upon, and to recommend no manhole on the north end of the property, to have the power pole drop stay as is and not go underground for the two houses to the South and the three new houses are to be underground from the pole, and to include the letter of July 3, 2003 from the Mayor and all of the recommendations in Resolution #470 including the additional Item P.P. and the June 30, 2003 prints. Motion Carried.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

Chairman Lavoie opened discussion on Title 17 regarding accessory dwelling. There was Commission consensus to hold Title 17 from being forwarded to Council until they can verify that the Planning Commission, at the June meeting, did the rewording and changes or they will do it at the next meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:

Commissioner Brock moved and Commissioner Chrisman seconded to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 P.M.