Chairman Marley called the Brier Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:01:27 PM.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Commissioner Marley, Olson, Smith, Joplin and Scott; Councilmember Kaemingk. Commissioner Magnuson arrived at 7:05:18 PM, Commissioner Thorpe arrived at 7:16:38 PM.

STAFF: City Planner Gaudette.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Chairman Marley opened for consideration approval of the November 19, 2008 Planning Commission minutes. Commissioner Smith moved, seconded by Commissioner Joplin, to approve the November 19, 2008 Planning Commission minutes as written. Commissioner Olson abstained. Motion Carried.

Chairman Marley opened for consideration approval of the February 18, 2009 Planning Commission minutes. Commissioner Joplin moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to approve the February 18, 2009 Planning Commission minutes as written. Motion Carried.

Chairman Marley opened for consideration approval of the March 18, 2009 Planning Commission minutes. Commissioner Olson moved, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to approve the March 18, 2009 Planning Commission minutes as corrected, Commissioner Thorpe was absent. Motion Carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Councilmember Kaemingk reported that Dave Gossett from the Snohomish County Council attended a City Council meeting and spoke on Brier and Snohomish County being in sync regarding development issues and regulations. Snohomish County is encouraging the City of Brier to annex more areas.

The Council has been having discussions regarding Paine Field opening up to private corporations.

City Council is working on the overlay project for 2009, deciding which roads need repair and which need to have an overlay.

The City Council has discussed the Murphy Detention Pond, the City is working with their engineer to work out the problems that are happening.

The grand opening of the Brier Skate Park is scheduled for April 18^th.

The City Council is working with home owner whose driveway runs thru the park access to Locust Creek Park, to come to an agreement regarding the access to the park.

The City Council approved on April 14^th to move forward with the Balsam Park sewer improvement LID, and run sewer along 38^th Ave W for 13 residents. The goal is to have this completed by the end of summer.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Chairman Marley opened for consideration approval of the Conditional Use Permit #08-002 for use of a septic system previously installed without obtaining a CUP from the City of Brier.  City Planner Gaudette gave an overview regarding CUP #08-002 and the conditions for the CUP approval. The Public hearing opened at 7:21:25 PM.

Robert Naff 22600 21^st PL W, Brier, has an objection to condition # 5, having to agree to an LID or ULID in the future.

Mike Pellitteri 22818 Barker Rd, Bothell, questioned why the City would have any say in the installation of a septic system.  He feels it is for the Health Department to determine.

Doug Fruhling 22806 Barker Rd, Bothell, commented on the process that Mr. McDonald had to go thru to get his septic system approved.

Sean Doherty 1726 Larch Way, Lynnwood, he is in favor of approval for Tim McDonald’s CUP.

Vladan Milosavljevich 23423 Brier Rd, feels it is not necessary for Tim Mc Donald to go thru the CUP process, supports approval of CUP #08-002.

Gary Morisett owns vacant property on 227 PL SW and has recently applied for septic permit and was denied.

Donna Reede 826 NE 123^rd ST, Seattle, is Tim McDonald’s mother, expressed how she would like to be able to build her house in the City of Brier.  

Tim McDonald 22770 Barker RD, not happy with how City of Brier has treated him.  He has been trying to comply with all of City of Brier requirements so he can move forward with his project.

The Public hearing closed at 7:44:02 PM.  

Commissioner Olson moved, seconded by Commissioner Scott, to recommend to the Brier City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit #08-002 with the following conditions:

1. A City of Brier side sewer connection permit shall be obtained prior to 

      connecting to a septic system.

2. All on-site utilities shall be underground.

3. The septic tank must be maintained in accordance with WAC 246-                    272A-0270 and Snohomish County Health Department regulations for optimal operation to prevent failure and public health hazards.

4. Connection to the city sewer system or public sewer shall be required if the Snohomish County Health District determines that the septic system has failed and threatens public health and a city or public sewer line is adjacent to the  property or a public sewer line is within 200 feet of any part of the dwelling and the dwelling can be served by gravity flow to the city or public sewer line or by a combination of grinder pump on the property on which the dwelling is located and gravity flow to the city or

public sewer. Connection to the system may include payment of any latecomer’s fees as may be appropriate.

5. Conditions 1 and 2 of the Conditional Use Permit must be completed and receive final approval from the City of Brier at the time the building permit is final and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

Motion carried.

7:55:26 PM 10 minute break.

8:05:11 PM Reconvene

NEW BUSINESS:

City Planner Gaudette started discussion regarding the park mitigation plan. She gave a brief overview as to what is required of the City of Brier and how many acres for parks are required per number of residents. Gaudette went over what type of park is required, per 1000 residents. Brier will need 7 acres of passive parks & 5.5 acres of active parks. Gaudette recommended the Commissioners amend the Comprehensive Plan to reduce the level of service and to change the ratio to provide significantly more passive parks then active parks.

ADJOURNMENT:

Commissioner Olson moved, seconded by Commissioner Joplin, to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:31:01 PM