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

ROLL CALL:

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

Absent: Commissioner Hanson.

Staff: City Planner Michaelis.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Chair Campbell opened for consideration approval of the July 16, 2025 Planning Commission minutes. Motion: Approve the July 16, 2025 Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Commissioner Schneider, Seconded by Commissioner Krueger. Motion Carried.

REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS/STAFF/ANNOUNCEMENTS:

A.    Planner Michaelis welcomed Alycia Maykovich to the Planning Commission.

B.    Mayor Dale welcomed Commissioner Makovich to the Planning Commission. He also thanked City Planner Michaelis for all his hard work. He thanked the Commissioners for their hard work and dedication to the City of Brier.

C.    Councilmember Marley updated the Commissioners on recent Council activity.

PUBLIC REQUESTS & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Chair Campbell opened the public hearing at 7:10 PM, for Conditional Use Permit No. CUP25-01, on-site septic system repair, located at 2206 227^th Pl SW. Planner Michaelis summarized the proposed septic repair with a staff recommendation to recommend approval.

Chair Campbell asked about the setback reduction.

The public hearing closed at 7:12 PM.

Motion: Recommend approval to City Council of the on-site septic system repair, located at 2206 227^th Pl SW with staff recommended conditions, Moved by Commissioner DeMorett, Seconded by Commissioner Schneider. Motion Carried.

STUDY SESSION:

Chair Campbell opened for discussion, code amendment for assisted living facilities. Planner Michaelis presented a draft language amendment to update Brier Municipal Code to allow assisted living facilities.

Commissioner DeMorett asked why would the city be leaning towards using a traffic study to determine parking needs. Is there a way to determine how many of these facilities are in our neighboring cities.

Commissioner Schneider asked to clarify what the difference is between an adult family home and an assisted living facility. She is concerned about how this could change the appearance of a residential neighborhood. Is expanding the business district an option.

Commissioner Krueger asked is there is a maximum number of square footage for these facilities. He also asked about allowing this use in the business district.

Chair Campbell is concerned about the burden this could put on emergency services. What fire prevention restrictions would be required. He feels there should be an appropriate fee for the licensing of a facility. Would there be an impact on public transportation. He would like to know what the process is at the state level for licensing these facilities and what type of inspections are done to regulate them.

Commissioner Ficker asked where the city was on amending the licensing fee structure for businesses. She is wondering where the 100 square foot requirement of open space per unit came from.

Commissioner Maykovich asked is there a regulation of number of employees allowed.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

Planner Michaelis advised the Commission that construction of the amphitheater will begin on August 25^th. He also announced the city was able to obtain grants to replace the restrooms in Brier Park.

AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING (September 17, 2025):

Planner Michaelis informed the Commissioners they will hold a public hearing for the code amendment of assisted living facilities at their next meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:

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