Chairman Marley called the Brier Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:01:50 PM.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT:                                  Commissioner Marley, Smith, Joplin, Magnuson and Myers; Councilmember Kaemingk. Commissioner Weston arrived at 7:07:02 PM.

ABSENT:                                    Commissioner Scott.

STAFF:                                       City Planner Gaudette, Building Official/Code Enforcement Eric Beverly, Mayor Bob Colinas and Clerk-Treasurer Paula Swisher.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Chairman Marley opened for consideration approval of the September 21, 2011 Planning Commission minutes. Commissioner Joplin made a MOTION to approve the September 21, 2011 Planning Commission minutes.  Commissioner Myers SECONDED. Commissioners Smith and Magnuson abstained. Motion Carried.

Chairman Marley opened for consideration approval of the October 19, 2011 Planning Commission minutes. Commissioner Smith made a MOTION to approve the October 19, 2011 Planning Commission minutes. Commissioner Myers SECONDED. Commissions Joplin & Magnuson abstained. Motion Carried.  

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Councilmember Kaemingk discussed recent City Council activity.

PUBLIC REQUESTS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Chairman Marley asked for a show of hands of how many people wished to speak on the Allview Heights Zoning. Due to the large number of people, Commissioner Joplin made a MOTION to rearrange the order of the agenda to have the Allview Heights Zoning hearing first. Commissioner Myers SECONDED. Motion carried.

Chairman Marley opened for consideration approval of the Allview Heights Annexation Area Zoning to RS 12,500. City Planner Gaudette gave an overview of the proposed zoning. The Public Hearing Opened at 7:08:15 PM.

Vladan Milosavljevic 23005 27 Ave W, an investor of this property, feels limiting comments to 3 minutes does not give enough opportunity to voice all his concerns. He does not want the lot sizes increased from RS 9600 to RS 12,500. He also does not want to be annexed into the City of Brier. Mr. Milosavlievic was given the opportunity to address the Commissioners again, repeating his prior comments.

Chris Gochev 23005 27 Ave W, an investor of this property, does not want to be annexed into the City of Brier and does not want to increase the lot sizes. He feels by the City taking on this area it is not cost effective and will cause the city to lose money on maintenance of the roads. Mr. Gochev was given the opportunity to address the Commissioners again, he see’s no financial benefit for the City to Annex this area.

Mike Gerrodette 23005 27 Ave W, an investor of this property, does not want to increase the lot sizes and feels it is too much for the City to maintain. Mr. Gerrodette was given the opportunity to address the Commissioners again, he suggested to add a ‘Grandfather clause’ to keep the zoning as RS 9600 and if the property sells it goes to RS 12,500.

Alan Gourlie 23005 27 Ave W, an investor of this property, does not want to be annexed into the City of Brier and does not want to increase the lot sizes. He feels that working with the City is more of a hassle for building development then working with the County.

Jack Kennedy 2524 228 St SW, has questions regarding the procedure of the annexation and would like to have a public meeting with the City and the residents in this area.

Dave Johnson 2711 234 St SW, has a question about designated population. He feels the City should accept the lots as RS 9600. Mr. Johnson was given the opportunity to address the Commissioners again, he suggested the City put on the ballot for the residents to vote on zoning in this area.

Tim Nesseth 2710 Allview Way, he is okay with changing the zoning to RS 12,500.

Robert Peterson 21920 Vine Rd, he is not in favor of this annexation, he feels the City will take on too much debt.

Commissioner Magnuson made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing. Commissioner Joplin SECONDED. The Public Hearing closed at 7:34:24 PM.

Commissioner Joplin made a MOTION to recommend approval to City Council of the proposed Ordinance to change the zoning in the Allview Heights area from RS 9600 to RS 12,500 lot size. Commissioner Smith SECONDED. There was Commissioner discussion. Motion carried.

Chairman Marley opened for consideration Preliminary approval of The Wynbrook Plat #SUB08-001. City Planner Gaudette gave an overview of the plat. The Staff is recommending approval to City Council.

Commissioner Magnuson made a MOTION to take a 10 minute break at 7:46:18 PM, to review a packet of approximately 26 pages of comments submitted via email today from Peggy Dare 22320 Hickory Way. Commissioner Weston SECONDED. Motion carried. The Commission reconvened at 7:57:34 PM. Commissioner Smith made a MOTION to take an additional 15 minutes at 7:58:07 PM, for the developer to review the comments. Commissioner Myers SECONDED. Motion carried. The Commission reconvened at 8:14:18 PM.

Chairman Marley opened the floor for the developer to speak on the Plat. Insight Engineering, Brian Kalab PO Box 1478, Everett 98206, they agree with the City Staff recommendations. Chairman Marley opened the Public Hearing at 8:17:15 PM.

Morgan Cooper 21506 32 Pl W, is here on behalf of Marilyn Fisken 22424 Old Poplar Way, she has concerns with water run off onto her property.

Adam Gregorich 22211 Old Poplar Way, is concerned about the culvert that runs under Old Poplar Way and water run off. This parcel has been an issue in the past and does not want the culvert used as an overflow. He would like to have the Parks Department consulted before a decision is made regarding the open space above the vault. He also would like to know how the sewer construction will impact Old Poplar Way.

Steve Dittmar 22202 Old Poplar Way, has questions regarding the trees on Old Poplar Way and is the road going to be widened.

Eligio Fernando 22311 Brier Rd, has a question regarding how this will effect the sewer going to his property. He would like to be notified in writing what he will be required to do.

Commissioner Joplin made a MOTION to Close the Public Hearing at 8:25:57 PM. Commissioner Smith SECONDED. Motion carried. City Planner Gaudette addressed questions raised by the audience and asked the developer for additional input. Commissioner Smith made a MOTION to recommend approval of the draft Resolution for Preliminary Plat SUB08-001 Wynbrook to City Council. With the change made to page 9 line 376 date to read September 26, 2011. Commissioner Myers SECONDED. There was Commissioner discussion. Commissioner Weston had multiple questions regarding storm water maintenance.

Commissioner Weston made a MOTION to amend the Resolution to have the Staff and Council look at alternative options for the open space above the vault. Commissioner Smith SECONDED. Motion carried. Chairman Marley called for the question regarding the initial motion. Motion carried as amended.

OLD BUSINESS:

Chairman Marley opened for Eric Beverly to address questions the Commissioners have regarding the Off Street Parking Ordinance and the Nuisance Ordinance carried over from the October meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:

Commissioner Weston made a MOTION to adjourn. Commissioner Smith SECONDED. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:57:28 PM.