3.1. PC DRAFT MINUTES 07-25-2023

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Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 June 27, 2023 ----------------------------- Mr. Leeseberg stated technically the Planning Commission could recommend denial. He indicated the reason they were continuing the public hearing is the applicant is considering adding the accessory structure for storage into the CUP request that the earlier review did not include. Commissioner Johnson asked if the applicant decides to include the accessory structure, would it have to meet all design standards to comply with a commercial building. Mr. Leeseberg stated it would. Chair Larson-Vito stated that since the applicant requested the 60-day extension and the city granted the request, she recommended the commission take comments and continue the public hearing. Chair Larson-Vito noted the public hearing was still open. th Brian Rucks – 10296 209 Ave NW – property adjacent to the applicant, explained his thoughts regarding the City Council meeting. His opinion is Mr. Leeseberg is trying to find a way for the applicant to operate a commercial property in a residential zone, and the city is deceiving the residents by supporting the applicant. Mr. Rucks discussed his research on the business owner’s property located in Nowthen, and his discussions with the city of Nowthen. He asked the Planning Commission to stop allowing these types of commercial properties in residential areas. th Deann Wells, 10296 209 Ave NW, questioned city ordinance 30-801 for home occupations and expressed concerns with the property value aspect. She explained her internet research on the actual business the applicant is operating and felt the applicant is failing to disclose information. She thanked code enforcement staff for seeing the situation in the spring but wondered why this business got as large as it did. She stated she can complete a public data request to see the communication between city and the applicant to explain how we got here and what else is going on. th Steve and Mary Kay Flynn - 10189 208 Avenue – east side of Jason Bye’s property – still asking the question, why did the city allow a big building 55’ from their house? The location has affected the view from their home. This is affecting the resale value of their home. Residential properties, why could they develop a business in a residential property. They do not support the approval of the CUP. th Katie Lehman - 10170 208 Avenue NW – opposes the CUP request. There being no one else to speak, Chair Larson-Vito asked to continue the public hearing to July 25, 2023. Moved by Commissioner Rydberg and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to continue the public hearing for Jason Bye to the July 25, 2023, Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 4.3 Springfield Sign on behalf of Culver’s Restaurant – 19475 Evans St. NW  Conditional Use Permit Amending the Planned Unit Development Agreement to allow a 45 sq. ft. menu board, Case No. CU 23-12 Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report.