Chair DeMorett called the Brier Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Commissioners DeMorett, Campbell, Parsons, Rosman, Schneider and Councilmember Krienke.

Absent: Commissioners Hanson and Othman.

Staff: Planner Michaelis.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Chair DeMorett opened for consideration approval of the July 19, 2023 Planning Commission minutes. Motion: Approve the July 19, 2023 Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Commissioner Schneider, Seconded by Commissioner Campbell. Motion Carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Councilmember Krienke discussed recent City Council activity.

PUBLIC REQUESTS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Chair DeMorett opened the Public Hearing at 7:06 PM, for Conditional Use Permit No. CUP23-07, to install septic systems located at 22304, 22328 Locust Way and an undeveloped lot referenced as Parcel No. 00373101801901. Planner Michaelis reviewed the project details. The applicant Bob Nehring explained the septic systems will be installed up to code.

Orion Stanger of Brier, asked to see the full size set of plans. He provided information about the need to remove certain trees if the potential home owners should want to install solar panels.

Commissioner Parsons asked the applicant if they could save some of the larger trees.

Commissioner Rosman asked where the closest sewer connection is to these properties.

Commissioner Campbell asked the applicant to retain as many trees as possible on the center lot.

The Public Hearing closed at 7:27 PM.

Motion: To recommend approval to City Council for Conditional Use Permit No.CUP23-07, to install septic systems located at 22304, 22328 Locust Way and an undeveloped lot referenced as Parcel No. 00373101801901, with staff recommendations along with the following conditions:

1.      Revise site plans on the north and middle lots to amend the key notes to reflect the location of the drain field per Snohomish Health District approved site plan.

2.      Relocate the turnaround to outside of the future reserve area on the north and middle lots.

3.      Save as many trees as possible.

Moved by Commissioner Rosman, Seconded by Commissioner Parsons. The applicant asked clarifying question of one of the conditions. Motion Carried.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

Planner Michaelis advised the Commissioners the September meeting may have another Condition Use Permit and possibly a Secondary Dwelling Unit application.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chair DeMorett declared the meeting adjourned at 7:36 PM.