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

ROLL CALL:

Present: Commissioners DeMorett, Hanson, Ficker, Parsons and Rosman.

Absent: Commissioners Campbell and Schneider.

Staff: Planner Michaelis.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Chair DeMorett opened for consideration approval of the January 17, 2024 Planning Commission minutes. Motion: Approve the January 17, 2024 Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Commissioner Rosman, Seconded by Commissioner Hanson. Motion Carried.

STAFF UPDATES:

Planner Michaelis advised the City Council approved the five public meetings for the Comprehensive Plan Update. He also gave an update on what next month's meeting will look like.

PUBLIC REQUESTS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Chair DeMorett opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 PM, for Conditional Use Permit No. CUP23-12, a secondary dwelling unit located at 3120 236^th Street SW. Planner Michaelis reviewed the application details with a recommendation of approval. The applicant Forrest Lemme addressed the Commissioners explaining the desire for a secondary dwelling unit, he is aware of the drainage concerns and will work with the city on this.

Dave Johnson of Brier, has concerns about land taxation by being able to go through the Conditional Use process instead of short platting the property.

Commissioner Parsons questioned how the applicant would handle his current home occupation business location. He asked about the drainage requirements that will be required for this project and how the landscape plan permitting process will go.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions.

The Public Hearing closed at 7:29 PM.

Motion: Recommend approval to City Council, Conditional Use Permit No. CUP23-12, a secondary dwelling unit located at 3120 236^th Street SW, as written with staff recommended conditions, Moved by Commissioner Parsons, Seconded by Commissioner Rosman. Motion Carried.

AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING (March 20, 2024):

Planner Michaelis advised the Commissioners they will be having an open house for the Comprehensive Plan Update on the Land Use and Housing Elements at their next meeting.

He advised the Commissioners that in July their meeting is the same night as Music in the Park and they may want to change the meeting date.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chair DeMorett declared the meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.