Chair Campbell called the Brier Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:03 PM.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Commissioners Campbell, DeMorett, Ficker, Hanson, Krueger, Maykovich and Schneider.

Staff: City Planner Michaelis

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Chair Campbell opened for consideration approval of the February 18, 2026 Planning Commission minutes. Motion: Approve the February 18, 2026 Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Commissioner DeMorett, Seconded by Commissioner Schneider. Motion Carried.

STAFF UPDATES:

Councilmember Othman updated the Commissioners on recent Council activity.

City Planner Michaelis updated the Commissioners on various City projects.

PUBLIC REQUESTS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Chair Campbell opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 PM, for Preliminary Plat and Road Variance, file Nos. SUB25-01 and VAR25-01. They are proposing a five-lot subdivision located at 21701 Vine Road. The application also includes a road variance to reduce the right of way width and eliminate the sidewalk on the south side of the proposed new public road. Planner Michaelis gave a review of the applications, with a recommendation to approve.

Doug Gordon of Brier, he would like to see the tree removal plan to know which trees are being removed, he will reach out to the City Planner for more information. He would also like more information regarding where the sewer line is being installed, he believes it will be installed through an easement on his property, yes, they will be using the easement through his property. Will the applicant's arborist evaluate a large fir tree in his yard, yes, this tree will be included in the arborist report.

Shelly Magnuson of Brier, advised there are trees on their shared property line and she is concerned they are going to remove trees on her property; they will not be removing any trees from her property.

Elaine Farmer of Brier, asked if the applicant's arborist will assess the row of cypress trees along her property, yes, these trees will be included in the arborist report.

Lori Knight of Brier, is concerned about trees being removed that should not be removed and what will happen if additional trees are removed, they will be subject to tree mitigation replacement.

The Public Hearing closed at 7:36 PM.

Commissioner Maykovich is concerned about underground water from all the trees being removed.

Commissioner Hanson would like to see some of the trees on the south side of the property try to be retained. He also questioned what the width of the right of way is, there is some discrepancies within the documents provided, the width of the right of way is 41 feet.

Commissioner Krueger is glad to hear there will be off site assessment of trees. He asked how does tree replacement work for off-site trees, it is the same tree replacement requirements as if it were on site.

Commissioner Ficker asked if the bump outs on the south side are required. She also asked if the sidewalk from Vine 5 subdivision will connect to the sidewalk from the Vine 13 subdivision.

Motion: Recommend approval to City Council for Preliminary Plat and Road Variance, file Nos. SUB25-01 and VAR25-01, to build a five-lot subdivision located at 21701 Vine Road, as conditioned in the draft resolution, Moved by Commissioner DeMorett, Seconded by Commissioner Schneider. Motion Carried.

AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING (June 17, 2026):

Planner Michaelis is hoping to bring before the Commissioners the assisted living code amendment.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chair Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 7:58 PM.