2003, 02-04 Study SessionSUBJECT
Public Works
Communication
Building Dept.
Administration
Planning
Administration
Council Chambers
City Hall Security
DLSCUSSION LEADER ACTIVITY
Dick Warren
Stan McNutt
Bob Ely
Lee Walton
Jim Harris
Lee Walton
Stan McNutt
Stan McNutt
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHEET — STUDY SESSION
CITY HALL AT REDWOOD PLAZA
11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor
Spokane Valley, Washington
Tuesday, February 4, 2003, 6:00 p.m.
Presentation by WSDOT —15 minutes
(Wash. State Dept. of Transportation)
Presentation by Cable TV Citizen Advisory
Board — 20 minutes
Review building codes and policies
20 minutes
Review business registration — 5 minutes
Review draft ordinance for Planning
Commission —10 minutes
Consider police car color and special
Staffing —15 minutes
Briefing /report on Council Chambers,
Remodel and Sound Systems
Briefing/report on City Hall Security
DISCUSSION GOAL
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Consensus
Information
Consensus
Consensus
Consensus
Color Scheme Consensus
Chair Option Consensus
Information "Touch"
SUBJECT
Public Works J
Communication J
Building Dept. J
Administration
Planning V
Administration
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DISCUSSION LEADER ACTIVITY
Dick Warren
Stan McNutt
Bob Ely
Lee Walton
Jim Harris
Lee Walton
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Council Chambers Stan McNutt
City Hall Security ' Stan McNutt
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHEET — STUDY SESSION
CITY HALL AT REDWOOD PLAZA
11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor
Spokane Valley, Washington
Tuesday, February 4, 2003, 6:00 p.m.
Presentation by WSDOT —15 minutes
(Wash. State Dept. of Transportation)
Presentation by Cable TV Citizen Advisory
Board — 20 minutes
Review building codes and policies
20 minutes
Review business registration — 5 minutes
Review draft ordinance for Planning
Commission — 10 minutes
Consider police car color and special
Staffing —15 minutes
Briefing/report on Council Chambers,
Remodel and Sound Systems
Briefing /report on City Hall Security
DISCUSSION GOAL
Information
Consensus
Information
Consensus
Consensus
Consensus
Col' - c '` , C --
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Color Scheme Consensus
Chair Option Consensus
Information "Touch"
MEMO CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
1'0: City Council
FROM: Lee Walton
DATE: Jan 29,03
SUB: Business Registration
2. Land Use:
11707 Sprague Avr, Spokaac Valley WA 99206
Tel: (509) 921 -1000. Fax (509)921 -1008
e-mail lwulton gspokansvaticy. arg
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Most cities in Washington State impose a business license or B &O tax on all business
and professional establishmtmts located in those cities. This Council has made it very
clear that such a tax will NOT be considered in Spokane Valley.
However I would propose that the Council consider authorizing a Business Registration
requirement including a very nominal fee (perhaps $10 to $20) only sufficient to cover
the cost of maintaining the registration index. The reasons and justification for
registration is as follows;
1. Public Safety:
• Fire Department: It is important that the Fire Department become
aware of the characteristics of each business, including the types of
materials (chemicals etc.) that are stored so that they can be
properly prepared to respond to emergency calls for service.
• Police: Having access to a business index can be very helpful to
police when conducting various types of investigations. Being
notified when certain categories of businesses, such as temporary
or itinerant, are operating in the City can provide advance notice of
potential problems.
One of the most common problems encountered by Planning and
Building 17epartments is the opening of a "non - conforming'
business or building alterations that violate zoning or building code
requirements. This frequently results in considerable expense to
the prospective business as well as "hard feelings ". - these
problems can easily be avoided if new businesses are required to
"register" giving the Departments an opportunity to confirm that
the business conforms to zoning and can he advised with respect to
building requirement or other special (State and Federal)
regulations that might apply to that particular type of business.
3. Public Information
This index provides a source of information if residents need to
confirm the existence (not necessarily the legitimacy) of a
particular business. Of course all information other than the name
and location would be confidential.
4. Sales Tax Verification
Lastly, this registration would allow us to insure that every
business in Spokane Valley is properly coded to insure that sale
taxes collected by businesses are being properly credited to the
City.
Again, l emphasize that the purpose of such registration is not for
revenue but for public safety and to allow us to provide better
service to the business community. If Council agrees, I would
suggest that 1 be authorized to present this proposal to the Chamber
of Commerce, The Small Business Assoc and Property Owners
Assoc for comment and hopefully their support.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Sections:
1.00.010 Creation.
1.00.20 Membership. terms, residence requirements, compensation.
1.00.30 Organization, meetings and rules.
1.00.40 Duties and responsibilities.
1.00.10 Creation.
There is hereby created the planning commission.
1.00.20 Membership, terms, residence requirement.,, and compensation.
A. The planning commission shall consist of seven (7) members, each of whom shall
he appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Appointments shall be
deemed confirmed if not acted on within thirty (30) days following the mayor's submittal
of his or her nomination to the council.
B. The terms of office of the memhers of the planning commission shall be three (3)
years. When a vacancy occurs on the planning commission, appointment for that
position shall be for three (3) years. or for the remainder of the unexpired term.
whichever is the shorter period of time. All new terns expire on December 31' of the
last year of the term. No more than three (3) terms may expire in any given year
C. Initial appointments shall be as follows:
I. Two (2) seats for a one (1) year term.
2. Two (2) seats for a two (2) year term
3. Three (3) seats for a three (3) year term.
All appointments thereafter shall he for three (3) year terms.
D. Members of the planning commission may be dismissed by the mayor for missing
twenty - five (25) percent or more of the regularly scheduled meetings in a twelve (12)
month period without such absence being excused by the commission. for inefficiency,
for neglect of duty. for a finding by the planning commission of a member's violation of
any code of conduct established by the commission, or for misfeasance or malfeasance in
office.
E. As authorized pursuant to RCW 35.21.200, all appointees to the planning
commission shall he residents of the city of Spokane Valley. When making the
appointments, the mayor shall consider appointments from residents residing at different
locations of the city.
F. The appointed members of the planning commission shall serve without
compensation except that reimbursement for authorized travel and subsistence
may be made to the extent such may be budgeted by the city council.
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Reimbursement for such shall come from the city budget category designated
planning commission travel and mileage and subsistence.
Section 1.00.30 Organization. meetings, and rules.
A. The planning commission shall elect a chairperson and vice - chairperson from
among its tncrnbcrs which term shall expire December 31" each year. The secretary of
the planning commission shall he the director of the department of community
development. The secretary shall set the planning commission agenda for workshops and
public hearings. electronically record all workshops, prepare minutes which shall be
taken from electronic recordings of public hearings. and keep such records as are
necessary for the proper operation of the commission, all of which shall be a matter of
public record.
13. The planning commission shall conduct at least one (1) regular meeting each
month for conducting general business, hearings, and other related business, except when
there is not an agenda item to he considered or heard. in which case the planning
commission secretary shall notify the commission members, the local press and post a
notice at the place the planning commission regularly meets, suiting that due to a lack of
business a meeting is cancelled. The planning commission shall establish and operate
under a set of bylaws, which bylaws shall prescribe the rules of procedure for public
hearings and workshops and a code of conduct for itx members. The time, place of
regular and special meetings, including workshops. shall be established by the bylaws.
Section 1.00.40 Duties and responsibilities.
A. The planning commission shall operate as part of the community development
department and shall. except in those instances when the city council has determined to
consider the matter, hold public hearings on comprehensive plan formulation and
amendments, area wide zoning. annexation zoning. zoning code, subdivision code and
other assigned code formulations and amendments which have been prepared and
submitted to the commission by the cotmunity development department. The planning
commission. after holding one (1) or more public hearings on these matters. shall refer
the comtunity development department's proposals and its recommendation to the city
council for the council's final action.
13. In lieu of or in the alternative to the planning commission considering and holding
hearings and performing other related functions on matters set forth in subsection A of
this section. the city council may elect to perform these functions on such matters directly
without taking input from the planning commission.
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN INK
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON
11707 E. Sprague, Suite 106, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Phone: (509) 921 -1000 • Fax: (509) 921 -1008 • Email: cityhall @spokanevalley.org
Note Ayr !wants must have continuously lived within the city limits for at least one (1) year prior to appointment
The following Intormabon and questions are intended to aid the City Council in its evaluation of candidates for
appointment to the Spokane Valley Planning Commission, The Planning Commission plays an important role in City
affairs related to land issues and the future development of the City.
NAME.
MAILING ADDRESS:
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP.
HOME PHONE: WORK/MESSAGE PH:
EMAIL
How many years have you lived in Spokane Valley?
Other than your current residence. list and briefly describe all real estate within the City of Spokane Valley on which
you or any member or your immediate family have an ownership interest or investment (attach sheet if necessary):
Bnefty describe any possible conflicts of interest that may arse between your property interests and any planning
issue to whim you may cast a vote?
Is any person now employed by the City of Spokane Valley related to you by blood or marriage? tf so, fist name and
relationship:
Educational Background: _
Current Employer
Have you ever served on a planning commission or with any other community organization such as service dubs,
chamber of commerce, etc.? If so, please list them:
•• OVER ••
Languages spoken fluently other than English
Do you have any physical limitation that would prevent you from serving on the Planning Commission?
NO YES
The Planning Commission usually meets in the evening two or more times each month and moeUngs can go on for
two or three hours. It is important that all planning commissioner members make it to the meetings and stay the
course. Do you feel that the time necessary to expend an Planning Commission activities will fit into your schedule?
Please share some of your desires for the future development of the City of Spokane Valley?
What land use issues do you think will be important for the City to deal with in the next five years? The next ton
years?
Please use this space to list additional remarks, licenses. spacial skills, training, etc. that is important for the City
Council to know about your qualifications to serve on the planning commission.
I certify that I have been a continuous resident of the City of Spokane Valley for the past year, and that my
answers and statements are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
SIGNED DATE
Appointment — Term. The Planning Commission of the City of Spokane Valley is composed of
seven (7) City residents who serve a three (3) year term of office (Note: The initial appointments
to the Commission will be either for 1, 2 or 3 years). Planning Commissioners are appointed by
the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. Planning Commissioners meet at
least monthly, and serve without compensation. Commissioners are reimbursed for any
Commission related expenses.
Meetings and Commitment. Serving as a Planning Commissioner requires a considerable time
commitment. Meetings are held at least once a month (often more frequently), and can last a
number of hours. There is also considerable reading that is required to prepare for the meetings.
During the development of City's initial comprehensive plan and development code, there
may be extensive reading requirements and a number of study sessions in addition to the regular
meetings. Planning commissioners are expected to participate in several hours of training to
orient and train them in the basic principles and practices of land use planning.
Advisory Commission - Conflicts of Interest. The Planning Commission serves in an advisory
capacity to the City Council. If any Planning Commissioner concludes that (s)he has a conflict of
interest or an appearance of fairness problem with respect to a matter pending before the
Commission so that the commissioner cannot discharge his or her duties on such an agency,
(s)hc must disqualify himself from participating in the deliberations and the decision - making
process with respect to the matter. If this occurs, the Mayor may appoint a person to serve as an
alternate in regard to such a natter. (See RCW 35A.63.020)
Information Sheet
Planning Commission
City of Spokane Valley
Duties and Responsibilities. The primary purpose of the Planning Commission is to provide
input to the City Council on the formulation of the comprehensive plan and accompanying
development regulations (zoning ordinance, design standards, subdivision regulations. etc.).
The comprehensive plan is a state mandated plan as described in the Growth Management Act.
It consist of a map or maps, diagrams, charts, reports and descriptive and explanatory text or
other materials to express, explain, or depict the elements of the plan; and it shall include a
recommended plan, scheme, or design for each of the following elements which are mandated in
the Growth Management Act:
(1) A land -use element that designates the proposed general distribution, general location. and
extent of the uses of land. These uses may include, but are not limited to, agricultural,
residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, educational, public, and other categories of
public and private uses of land.
(2) A transportation element consisting of the general location, alignment, and extent of existing
and proposed major thoroughfares, major transportation routes, and major terminal facilities,
all of which shall be correlated with the land -use element of the comprehensive plan.
(3) A housing clement with the primary goal of meeting the current and future housing needs of
the City.
(4) A utilities element which is tended to provide a framework for the efficient and predictable
provision and siting of utility facilities and senviccs within the City and its potential
annexation arca. consistent with the public serviced obligations of the utility providers.
(5) A capital facilities element to identify the specific types of capital facilities the City will
require, level of service standards, financial feasibility, and assurance that adequate facilities
will be provided as development occurs in the City.
Other optional elements may include:
(1) A conservation element for the conservation, development, and utilization of natural
rrsourc s;
(2) An open space, park, and recreation element;
(3) A public -use element showing general locations, designs, and arrangements of public
buildings and uses;
(4) An economic development element:
(5) A redevelopment or renewal clement showing plans for the redevelopment or renewal of
slum and blighted areas;
(6) An urban design element for general organization of the physical parts of the urban
landscape;
(7) Other elements dealing with subjects that, in the opinion of the legislative body, relate to the
development of the municipality, or are essential or desirable to coordinate public services
and programs with such development;
(8) A solar energy element for encouragement and protection of access to direct sunlight for
solar energy systems.
(See RCW 35A.63.062)
Hearing Examiner Duties. The City of Spokane Valley Planning Commission does not hear or
consider appeals of administrative decisions, zoning ordinance amendments, applications for
conditional uses, variances, subdivisions, shoreline permits, or any other class of applications for
or pertaining to development of land or land use. Those duties arc performed by the City Hearing
Examiner.
For more Information on the Planning Commission, see Ordinance No. XX attached.
Report template Deputy City Manager to City Manager
City of Spokane Valley WA
Date: 1 -31 -03 r.7))11
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To: City Manager
From: Deputy City Manager
Subject: Council Chambers Project and City Hall security
We are moving fast on the design ofa Council Chamber. With the Council
Study Session decision to move ahead and delegate the final planning to the
ad -hoc Committee, the plans are finished except for selection on such things
as colors, materials, possible chair purchase etc. Of these, the most time
critical is the color scheme related to the chair options. The Committee will
meet next week to iron out those details with the interior designer used by
the architect.
With the Clerk's tape recorder and the sound controls built into the
cabinetry, 1 will pre - select the exact equipment to fit the design. The amount
estimated for the interim budget for a sound system was contemplating a
portable one for town hall meetings out in the city. We could use a portable
system and move it back and forth. 1 have done that enough to know how
difficult it will be in the long run. The room could never be consistently set
up and equalized. Portable mike. speaker and other wires would run on the
surface everywhere. The constant hassel of setup - takedown creates
opportunities for personnel.or equipment failure at the most inopportune
time. The portable system fits the atmosphere and use of folding tables better
than a real custom designed Council Chamber Dias. However, we do need
both eventually. We arc not now budgeted for both, only a portable.
1 am anticipating using someone like Phones Plus on a time and materials
basis to install the wiring and speakers in the ceiling. They would also be
installing the data wiring and standard telephone in the room for our PBX.
There are several big issues which need Council direction. We have enough
chairs of the fixed arm style to get by if we call in every office conference
and guest chair in the place. We have 71 of these. That would mean buying
replacement office chairs (not the wheeled desk chairs) throughout City hall.
Report template Deputy City Manager to City Manager
A very big disadvantage to using the fixed arm chairs for a multipurpose
room is the difficulty in moving them around and storing them in another
room if they are in the way. We have had to do this up to now and it is a pain
in more ways than one! This appears to be the least desirable alternative and
would probably cost more than purchase of "church style" locking,
stackable, padded chairs for the entire room. We could even get about 5 or 6
more seats comfortably in the room. (by my count)
I won't be able to give Council a complete cost estimate until the Architect
does his estimate (next week) and until Council chooses a chair alternative. 1
have several companies getting price info to me. I have the price for one
and a free sample is on the way to us.
The choices are:
1. Use the existing fixed arm chairs and purchase new or
used for the City Hall offices and conference rooms.
2. Use part arm chairs (to the extent arm chairs are
always space usable in Council settings) and purchase
additional stackables to fill in the total needed.
3. Leave all of the arm chairs in the offices and
conference rooms and purchase 80 (or more) padded
stackables color coordinated to the room design.
Alternative 3 appears to be the most flexible for room use as well as the least
expensive. By Council meeting, I hope to have better price information for
you.
It would save time if council can provide "consensus in principle" for one
of the 3 alternatives. Actual purchase can he made later.
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City Hall security:
I have contacted the man who was on the installation and maintenance team
for Redwood Plaza. He is currently associated with the Aronson Security
Group. Attached is a price quote to completely restore the original security
system and do 24 hour security monitoring. We have a huge risk in this
building which our Police can not prevent. There are many doors and
offices with easy egress for exit with our valuable computer equipment and
cash. The system was quite complete. Most of it is still here. Some has
been disconnected or disposed. There was a combination of keypad entry,
Door alarms, motion detectors etc. Restoration of the system will be much
less than a new replacement. I am surprised at the low cost to restore it. We
can discuss it with the Council at the Study session.
Telephone PBX system:
The system is to be installed Monday Jan_ 3` It will take a somewhat
massive coordination to integrate all systems so some disruption (hopefully
minor) will be experienced for a few days. All personnel will have to get
used to the new system. The wiring people, ISP people and the computer
network folks all have a part of the changeover. We will be greatly relieved
of some ISP modem line sharing until the permanent computer system goes
on Line. The final design of the computer system can not be made until all
facets of County/City intercommunication are settled. We have a lot of
options and are having non -stop meetings to sort it out. if done right, we
will have a very good partnership with the County in sharing data from
which we serve the public. Intergovernmental agreements or Contracts will
set the parameters.
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The following is an agreement between the City of Spokane Valley and Aronson Security Group
(hereafter ASG) for ASG to provide products and do the Installation and any programming of the
following scope of work.
Scope of Worst:
Install or* atom cvatnal panel and contra to cieitmg alarm dean, (10 Glance break drttxtors. and 5 door contacts), install nen
keypads a 2 entry dance, instal! new Class bans. desecttrs in stew where than is so amens coverage, and install neee hold up
battens it,* locations CR000ption concealer. Mayon office and a; 2 ktcanoto for council members)
Alarm monitoring fix this quote vrmid be S21/Cwl per month
Al stn opt to urrease scrum it is rtrnmrseaekd to add approstmatrly 6 Anion Drtr sun to the syytan at a as4t of SQSt.7S
EQUIPMENT LIST
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1 Ademco 6139
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1 ATW PR- DS301SET
1 kW PR -STL1
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2 Intellisense CK -FG730
TOTAL INVESTMENT
Total Installed Price for the Equipment shall be:
Labor, Engineering, Subcontract and Warranty shall be:
DESCRIPTION
9 zone burg panel w/ k.p
LCD keypad
8 zone expander
Korn wfenclosure
Strobe for DS301SET
Hold up button
Glass Break detector
Aronson Security Group
1701 Itrr Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98109
$792.86
$2.154.65
The Grand Total shall be: $2,947.51
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Agreement Noes:
Inclusions:
• Permits
• Shipping
• Material Warranty ego& 1 year or as specified by the Manufecturer5 Warranty
• Mstallatioin Warranty equals 90 days
• Terms are net 30 days
• M applicsible taxes will be added
• Quote is yew for a penod of 30 days
• Work to be performed during normal worldng hours will take place between 7:30 am. and 4:30 p.m.
• Wiring will be open amble unless specified otherwise
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4. Patching and painting are not included
• Sp_.,tric cardhold dab. is to he provided by the owner
• 110 voliZ AC power to be provided to specifal Incatfons by the owner
• PC that meet OF erceeds manufacture specifications to he provided by owner
• PC 690 be deciliated toi the access control application for a minimum of 90 days
• Conduit raceways are (DECILIdEfi
Thank you again for this opporninny to work on this project
linear don't hesitint to call with any questions. My direct number is (50Q ) 897.1671
Sincerely,
Kyle Kayler
Accepted By:
MEMO CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
To: Council
From: Lee W
Date: Feb
Subject: February 4 newsletter
11707 Sprague Ave, Spokane valley WA 99206
Tel: (509) 921 -1000, Fax (509) 921 -1008
e -mail luralton@spokanevailcy.org
Planning Staff
Call your attention to Jim's memo (attached) and my squishy response. Jim is
understandably concerned about being able to provide a high quality service to the
Development Community at the git -go on April 1. lam still a bit skeptical about the
volume of current planning stuff that we should anticipate. Jim may well be correct. If
based on past development numbers we could fall short but my sense is that there is
going to be a fairly sharp drop off in new applications through the next few months. So!,
it boils down to a question of how much insurance the Council is willing to buy to be
sure we can meet the challenge. This will be an agenda item after Jim's presentation on
Feb 20, so be thinking about it.
Motel Tax
Mike Flannigan was appointed as Chair of the Motel tax Committee so now you need to
appoint four civilians to join him in overseeing this fund. Two need to be from the hotel
industry and two from (potential) beneficiaries of the fund. The latter is a bit perplexing
since you probably don't know yet who these organizations are. My suggestion. based on
some limited prior experience would be community organizations that might be
contemplating regional facilities that would serve tourists as well as the local population.
One city, that 1 can't remember did a large regional aquatics center that hosted frequent
diving and swimming tournaments. In our case, 1 suppose some portion of the Mira beau
center might qualify since it will serve as a conference center. Beyond that 1 can't help
but would like to schedule these appointments for February l 1`" if possible. So, start
lobbying the mayor if you have nominations.
Growth Management
Jim will be reviewing the planning program including the GMP issue at the Feb 20"
study meeting. Its quite likely that in the meantime you will be lobbied by one of more
of the 47 unhappy property owners who think they were hurt by the new plan. Two points
that I suggest you remember.
First; be careful not to jeopardize your "neutrality" because you may have to rule on their
appeals. Any contact must be reported and it's at least possible that you would he
challenged based on that contact. Second; keep in mind that the new GMP made about
4000 property owners very hauv and who might become very unhappy if you decide to
undo what has been allowed. So be careful what you wish for.
A clear conscience is a sure sign ofa bad memory.
School District
Attached is a memo from Bill 1-I regarding. his meeting with School District 1 people. In
essence, there appears to be a fantastic opportunity in the making for the City to take
advantage of over the next few years. If we could work a deal with District along the
lines suggested it would create a significant asset for the City and be a real feather in your
cap. Apparently the Superintendent and Board is willing to meet with the Council to
establish a relationship and discuss the possibilities presented. I suggest this be done in
late March or early April while the iron is still hot. If directed I will ask Bill to work up
an outline for such a meeting. Thanks Bill. good work.
Talent Bank
As time permits I suggest that Council direct staff to establish a SK Talent Bank.
Basically, the City would advertise via its newsletter for citizens to volunteer their skill
and time to the City when needed. Each interested person would fill out an application
listing their particular skills, experience and interests. This information would be placed
in our data bank according to those skills. Then as a need arises the names of appropriate
volunteers could be downloaded quickly. Frankly, in my experience, the talent bank is
not used frequently but even so it's great PR and people cnjoy being included_
Photo ID Reminder
For those wanting a City ID, remember that they are taking photos on Feb12
( \V'e dnesday) at 10 AM.
City Vehicles
We seem to be fast reaching the point w here paying employees mileage (at 32 cents) for
use of their private auto for City business is getting expensive. So, we will ask the
Finance Committee to consider the practicality of acquiring a couple of "pool" cars,
primarily for Planning and Engineering. Of course we will soon have the Building
Inspectors to consider as well.
As soon as we have time I will provide Council with an alternative arrangement that
would substantially reduce the number of "official" City cars that will be needed.
Basically. this would involve paying a partial allowance to employees who require
extensive use of a vehicle in lieu of providing a City vehicle. In one City I managed
(85,000 pop) the Police Chief, (required to be available 24/7) for example, received 90%
of the cost to the City of providing an official car to use his own. The allowance ranged
down to as little as 15% for the Finance Officer. It saved the City a lot and most
employees preferred to use their car if properly compensated.
Plan to be spontaneous - tomorrow
Staffing
Don Morrison is almost up to speed with the various personnel policies and benefits
program that will be needed for your permanent staff. We will schedule a briefing on the
various ordinance and Resolutions for the 13 hopefully followed by adoptions on the
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25'n It's fairly important to get this material adopted soon so we can get serious abut
recruiting your permanent staff. Don will provide you with a "fat" packet of information
on this next week so you will have plenty of time to absorb the detail. Being a new city
there should an opportunity for some innovative personnel practices but as a practical
matter we are substantially constrained by State law in many areas. However, there is still
some room for experimentation.
In the meantime, I thought you might be interested in the attached matrix of staffing,
comparing SK (anticipated as of December 03) with University Place and Sammamish. I
have asked Don to do the same with Shoreline and Lakewood since they are more our
size. Such comparisons really doesn't prove anything but do provide some general
guidance. Bob Noack also notes that the incorporation study predicted we would have 41
general fund employees (excluding engineering) as of April I. Bob Jean predicted 31.
Preliminarily, it looks like we will have 33 even if the additional three planners are
approved_ However, I would again note that it is inevitable that your staff will expand as
new "opportunities" to save money or provide services emerge. An example would be a
Code Enforcement Officer ". It's not in the preliminary budget but I would surprised if
over the nett three or four months the Council does not ask that the problem of
abandoned cars. dilapidated or abandoned houses, neighborhood "garbage dumps" be
addressed.
Industrial Development Corp
Attached is a letter and material from Lukins & Annis who are legal counsel for the
Spokane Development Authority. Dianna is the Council appointee but suggest that you
all might want to read this material to get better acquainted with its function.
Looking Forward
Attached is the "umpteenth" version of our advanced schedule. 1 guess it's a bit like a
desert mirage in that it keeps changing and moving away. Nevertheless, I'm beginning to
think we are actually going to pull it off in good time. This assumes of course that most
of the critical contracts will fall into place per schedule. I met with Kate on Thursday to
discuss Animal Control in hopes that I could resolve any tension that might have
developed between us. I think we are all right but she is still very anxious that we might
"gut" her favorite service.
Council Office
You should now have the two new plans in addition to the original. If I don't hear to the
contrary I would propose to proceed with "scheme C ". Otherwise 1 suggest that the
Mayor appoint one of you to deal with this. Perhaps the "Chamber Committee" which 1
think is Dianna and Dick. Hopefully, this will be soon because I need to get "yousc guys"
out of the back offices that we need for Planning and Public Works.
Even if •ou in the rat race, t•nu are still a rah.
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Players
In the way of an FYI, note that I have turned down Bill Varner's gracious offer to provide
free food for some future Council meetings or events. Given the circumstances 1 don't
want the City to be in the position of explaining even a well intentioned gift which might
be perceived as an exchange for the reduction in their tax rate.
Excellence Awards
Attached is an e-mail regarding Downtown Development awards. Obviously, we are not
a player for 2003 but you might want to this arrow in your quiver for 2004.
Towing
I met (at their request) with a representative of the seven Tow Companies located in SV.
The point out that they are not allowed to be on the Spokane rotation for police tows
because they are not physically located in that City. They suggest that the "sauce for the
goose" rule should apply here. I think they have a point so unless I hear an objection 1
will talk with Cal Walker. I would note that we get sales tax revenue only from tows that
are performed by firms headquarterd in the City.
A'rr'ACI
a. Memo Fr Jim H Re: Planning staff w/ response
b. Letter Fr: Penny L Re: Adult Entertainment
c. Letter Fr: M Cantwell Re SBA upgrade
d. Letter Fr: Robert Schwartz re proposal for Economic dev
c. Memo Fr Jim H Re: Community Dev Block Grant.
f. Memo Fr Bob E Re: Building Services schedule
g. Memo Fr: Dick W Re: Regional Trans Board
h. Letter and Material Fr: Lukins & Annis Re: Industrial Dev Corp
i. Looking Forward
j. Letter Fr: Home Builders Re City policies
k. Memo Fr: Jim H Re: Walkable Community
1. E -mail Re Economic Development
m. E -mail Fr. Wash State Dept of Comm Dev Re: Excellence
n. Memo Re:Business Registration (revised)
o. Public Participation
p. Memo Re: Police Car Decorations
q. E -mail Fr: B Sure and my reply Re: name change
r. Contract review and adoption schedule
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City of SPOKANE VALLEY
Code Explanation
THE ADOPTION OF THE BUILDING RELATED CODES AND THEIR
AMENDMENTS ARE HEREBY RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED TO THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR THEIR APPROVAL, DISAPPROVAL, OR CHANGE OF ANY
SECTION.
Adoption of the Building and construction codes. The following is a short explanation of
each Section in the proposed Ordinance that adopts the ordinance for those codes:
Section I. Short title of ordinance.
Section 2. Purpose of the codes and regulations.
Section 3. The adoption of the 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE and the
applicable Appendix Chapters for the City. This edition of the UBC is the one adopted by the
State of Washington.
Section 4. Certificate of Occupancy. The Building Code exempts single family homes
(Group R3 )and utility buildings (Group U), such as garages, sheds, and agriculture building from
requiring a Certificate of Occupancy. The proposed ordinance recommends only the exemption of
Group "U" buildings. This is the final approval for buildings.
Section 5. Hours of Construction. This section sets the hours of construction that
coordinates with the Sheriffs Noise restriction hours. This is to eliminate noise late at night and
early morning as well as holidays. It also defines which noise is prohibited.
Section 6. One Hour Construction. This amendment sets a requirement of one -hour
fire resistant construction in hotels, apartments, motels, condominiums, and other multi family
occupancies. This has been very successful in keeping fire in a given unit from spreading to other
units in the building.
Section 7. Sprinklers required To reduce the fire loss in buildings the addition of
sprinklers are recommended in all occupancies except "U" and "R -3" that are three stories or
more. In addition further recommendation that sprinklers are also required in building 6,000
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square feet or more. All multi - family occupancies (R -1) would be require sprinklers if three
stories of more OR have 10 or more dwelling units. (Also see Section 20) Also clarifies the R -1
occupancies other than apartments.
Section 8. Drainage. Additional drainage is recommended for new buildings that nrty
have a water problem wider the structure.
Section 9. Soil Cuts. This recommended amendment to the UBC calls for an
engineers approval for cuts in soil banks if the Building Official feels a need to certify the retaining
wall or rockery is sufficient to hold that cut.
Section 10. Swimming Pool fence. This amendment increases the height of a fence
around a swimming pool to be 60 inches high instead of the 48 inches called for in the code. Sixty
inches seem to be much more safe and harder to climb for small children.
Code.
Section 11. MECHANICAL CODE. This section adopts the Uniform Mechanical
Section 12. FIRE CODE. This Section adopts the Uniform Fire Code and the
Appendixes that would apply in the City of Spokane Valley.
Section 13. Fire Code Permits. This recommendation requiring the routing of all
permits to go through the City Building Department with approval of the fire department. It also
exempts many of the permitted operations called for in the Fire Code if the Fire Marshal does not
believe they should be required.
Section 14. Fire apparatus access roads. This amendment further explains the
requirements for fire apparatus Fire Lanes and the enforcement of the requirements.
Section 15. Premises Identification. An amendment to further identify the requirement
for addresses on buildings.
Section 16. Fire Sprinklers. If any building is more than 200 feet by access road that
exceeds a 15 per cent grade. that building must be sprinklercd. 15 per cent grade and over is very
difficult to maneuver a fire apparatus in bad weather.
Section 17. Fire Access Roads. The State of Washington deleted this section as they
wonted to leave the access roads to the local authority. Therefore we are placing the UFC
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requirements back in as the requirement tar the City of Spokane Valley.
Section 18. Grade. Defining Grade as required by the fire code.
Section 19 False fire alarms. Malfunction false fire alarms are defined for the purpose
of fines and requiring a fire watch.
Section 20. Fire Alarm. This adds a fire alarm sign and requires alarm systems to be
connected to the 911 system.
Section 21. Fire Sprinklers required. This Section amendment is the same as Section 7
of this ordinance. The change is required again because the wording in the UFC is the same as the
!MC.
Section 22. Sprinkler requirement. Again, a repeat of the wording in the Building Code
amendment in Section 7.
Section 23. The addition of Section 1007.2.1.3 to the Fire Code under Fire Alarm
Systems required, is outlined here as a requirement in all occupancies with the exception of single
family and outbuildings, when those new buildings or remodels exceed 3,000 square feet.
Section 24. This section clarifies open burning as set by the Spokane County Air
Pollution District.
Section 25. The Fire Code requires some limitation on the storage of explosives in the
City. This section prohibits it.
Section 26. The Fire Code requires some limitation on the manufacturing of fireworks
in the City. This Section prohibits it.
Section 27. Fireworks. The addition to this section includes the storage, use, sales, and
handling of fireworks is prohibited.
Section 28. The Fire Code requires some limitations on where above ground flammable
liquids tanks are prohibited. This section sets forth the conditions and limits of above ground
storage tanks.
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Section 29. 'Ile Fire Code requires some limits on the storage of flammable gasses in
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the City. This section sets a limit and discretion of the Fire Chief.
Section 30. This Section adopts the 1997 Uniform Plumbing Code.
Section 31. This section deletes the fee schedule in the Plumbing Code and refers to the
fee schedule of the City.
Section 32. This section adopts the 1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS.
Section 33. This section adopts the UNIFORM HOUSING CODE. (Mostly for
existing housing that is run down)
Section 34. This section adopts the UNIFORM BUILDING SECURITY CODE. This
assists the police agency in securing buildings in the City.
Section 35. This section adopts the NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE. (Used by the
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries) (L & I will be doing the electrical code
entbrccment for the City of Spokane Valley)
Section 36. This section adopts the SIGN CONSTRUCTION CODE.
Section 37. This amends the Sign Code to redefine Marquee to include free standing
roof - like structures.
Section 38. This adopts additional OTHER CODES that are adopted by the State of
Washington and enforced by us.
Section 39. Code conflicts resolution is clarified in this Section.
Section 40. Liability clause.
Section 41. Copies of codes, regulations, and standards are to be available from the
City Clerk.
Section 42. Severability Clause.
Section 43. Effective date of this ordinance.
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ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON
ESTABLISHING A PERMIT SYSTEM FOR MOVING OF BUILDINGS
INTO, WITHIN OR OUT OF THE CITY.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1, Purpose and scope of ordinance. It is the purpose of this ordinance to
establish standard, including minimum requirements for the moving of all buildings and other
structures within the corporate limits of the city, and to provide for the issuance of a permit,
collection of various fees, and inspection service for all such movements.
Section 2. Definitions. Definitions as used in this ordinance, unless the context
otherwise indicates. shall be as tbllows:
A. "Building" means and includes any building. house, structure, or other
like object:
B. Classification of movements:
1. "Class 1" move is the movement of any building from an origin
outside of the City to a destination within the City.
2. "Class II" move is the movement of any building from one
point within the City to another point within the City,
3. "Class 111" is the movement of a building from a point within
the City to a destination outside the City, and
4. "Class IV" is the movement of any building through the City
with both the origin and the destination outside the City.
C. "1 tousemover" means any person, firm. or corporation engaged in the business of
moving houses, buildings, structures or other like object: and
D. "Person" means and includes any person, firm, partnership. association,
corporation, company or an organisation of any kind.
Section 3. Permit required. No person shall move any building over, upon, along, or
across any public street without a written permit from the City for all such moves as classified and
defined in Section 2 of this ordinance.
Section 4. Permit- - Application information. Application for a permit shell be
furnished by the City. The application for a permit shall contain. or have attached thereto, the
following information:
A. Name and address of the applicant;
B. Location of the building to be moved (present address is assigned)
C. Location of the proposed site to which the building is to be moved (include
legal description);
D. Date and time requested for the movement;
E. Map or description of requested route to be taken;
F. Height. width, and length of the building to be moved including the truck or
equipment to be used for moving the building; and
G. Classification of the movement (as defined in Section 2 of the ordinance).
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Section 5. Permit - Application - Deposits and Fees.
A. Every applicant before. being granted a permit shall pay an application Sling fee
as shall be established from time to time by the City.
B. For any application for a Class I or 11 move herein provided for, there shall be
charged and collected an inspection fee in an amount established from time to time by the
City.
C. An application shall be accompanied by:
1. A cash deposit or corporate surety bond in the sum of one thousand dollars
or such greater amount as the Building Official determines necessary as indemnity
for any damage which the City may sustain by reason or damage or injury to any
highway. street or alley, sidewalk, or other property of the City which may be
caused by or be incidental to the removal of any building over, along or across any
street in the City and to indemnify the City against any claim of damages to
persons or private property;
2. A public liability insurance policy, naming the City as an additional assured
and providing one hundred thousand dollars or such greater amount the Building
Official determines necessary to satisfy any claim by private individuals, firm, or
corporations arising out of, caused by. or incidental to the moving of any building
over. along, or across and street in the City; and
3. A cash deposit or a corporate surety bond in the sum of five hundred
dollars or such greater amount as the Building Official determines nceessary
conditioned upon the permitee, within six months from the date of the issuance of
such permit (1) completing the construction, painting and finishing of the exterior
of the building and (2) faithfully complying with all requirements of this ordinance,
the building code, the zoning ordinance, the other ordinances then in effect within
the City including but not limited to permitce completing such work within six
months of the date of the issuance of such permit. In the event the provisions of
this subsection are not complied with within the time specified, the sum of five
hundred dollars shall be forfeited to the City as a penalty for the default, and this
shall be in addition to any other penalties provides for failure to comply within the
terms of this ordinance.
Section 6. Permit - Condition for granting. As a condition of securing the permit for a
Class I or II move:
A. [he permitee shall furnish the City with a set of plans and specifications for the
completed building to include a plot plan prepared by a registered engineer or land
surveyor from the State of Washington showing in detail the placement of the
proposed structure upon the lot within the City;
B 1 due pennitee shall, prior to making application for such a permit or within ten days
alter making such application cause all of the exterior wall. ceiling or flooring to
be removed to such extent. as may be necessary to permit the Building Official to
examine the materials and the type of construction of such building to a certain
whether it will comply with the existing building code and other applicable
ordinances in the City; and
C. The permitce shall obtain certified statements of inspection and present to the
Building Official from the State of Washington Department of Labor and
Industries, Electrical Inspection Division, and any other certifying agencies used by
the City to certify that such electrical and /or plumbing facilities of the building
meet the minimum applicable code requirements. Such statements of inspection
shall be presented to the building Official within the ten day period referenced in
subsection (B) above. All building involved in a Class I or 11 move shall meet all
minimum standards for plumbing and electrical facilities or shall be improved to
such code standards prior to a building permit being issued by the City.
Section 7,. - Special Requirements.
A. Escort, For Class 1,11,111, and l V moves. the housemover shall provide at least
two off -duty police officers or other appropriate agency employees which provide an
escort service for the purpose of regulating traffic along the route such building is
being moved, provided that such police or special agency escort shall be at the
expense of the housemover in addition to any other fees or deposits heretofore
required. No variances of the provisions of the permit shall be permitted by the
escort.
B. Time. Time of the: movement shall be designated by the City. Every such
permit shall become void unless the building being moved is removed from the
public right - of - way within the time specified in the permit issued; provided
however, that the City may extend such time when the moving of any building is
rendered impractical by reason of inclemency of the weather, strikes, or other
causes not within the control of the housemover.
C. Lights. No person moving any building over, upon, along, or across any
public street shall faiL neglect, or refuse to keep a red light (or any other devices
that the City may require) at all times at each corner of such building and at the
end of any projection thereupon while the same is located in or upon any public
street.
D. Notice to Utilities. Before any building shall be moved the housemover
shall give written notice to the public utilities or agencies designated in the
application not less than three days in advance of the proposed
E. Condition of Lot, After the completion of any Class I I of III move the area
or lot upon which the structure was formerly located shall be cleaned up and
satisfactorily grades; and the sanitary sewer connection, if one exists, shall be
plugged and marked: the water meter shall be removed and the line satisfactorily
capped and marked; the electrical and telephone lines removed; any well on the
property marked and reported : and, all trash removed therefrom to the satisfaction
of the Building Official.
Section 8. Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall punished pursuant to City Ordinance Number _
Section 9. Sevcrabilit . If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should
be held to be invalid or constitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of constitutionality of any other section. sentence,
clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 10. Effective date, This Ordinance shall take etlect on the official date of
incorporation.
City Clerk
APPROVED AS 'TO FORM:
City. Attorney
Date of Publication
Effective Date
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON
ATTEST:
Mayor
City of
SPOKANE VALLEY
Operating Policies for the Building Division
BLD -01 Goals and Objectives
BLD -01a List of Operating Policies, forms andutfbrntation sheets
BLD-02 Interpretation of Codes
BLD -03 Board of Appeals
BLD -04 Filing Procedures
BLD -04a Filing Classification Outline
BLD -05 Addressing; assignment of numbers
BLD -06 Single Family Additions
BLD -07 Applications for Building Permit
BLD -09 Building Permits; Prepare and Issue
To Complete Building Permits
BLD- 1 0 Renewing a permit
BLD -11 Land Surface Modifications
BLD -12 Mechanical - Plumbing Procedure
BLD -13 Sign Permits
BLD -14 Fire Alarm Permits and Applications
BLD -15 Fire Code Permits and fees
BLD -16 Septic Tank Inspection, Restaurant, pools, and solid waste Approvals
BLD -17 Electrical Inspections
13L0-18 Tenant Improvements - Commercial
BLD -19 Demolition Permits
BLD -20 Mobil Home Requirements
BLD -21 House Moving - Class 1 and II
BLD- ?2 House Moves - Class III and IV
BLD -23 Fees
BLD -23a
BLD -23c Fire Department Fees
BLD -23d
BLD -24 Roofing Permit
BLD -25 Minimum Housing Inspection
BLD -26 Fire Marshal
BLD -27
BLD -28 Certificate of Occupancy
BLD -29 Refund of Building Permit Fees
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BLD-30 Washington State Building Code Council Fee
BLD-3 1 Space for Garbage Containers
BLD -32 Building Plans Processing and Retention
BLD-33 inspections
BLD -34 Complaints
BLD -35 Plans Check Contracting
BLD -36 Pre - Application Conference
BLD -37 Technical Review Committee
BLD -38 Outdoor Burning
BLD-39 Planning Review for New Signs
BLD-40 Residential Trains
BLD -41 Residential and Quick Acting Sprinklers
BLD - 42 Driveway Standards
BLD - 43 Flood Plains
City of SPOKANE VALLEY
Building Department FORMS
Assessors claim
Address change
Building permit
Building permit application
Building Permit numbering form
Building permit routing
Certificate of Occupancy
C of 0 application
Code enforcement complaint
Correction Notice
Demolition Application
Disaster inspection log
House moving permit
House moving application
Inspection request
Fee receipt
Fire alarm application
Fire alarm installation permit
Fire Code permit application
Inspection record
INSPECTED
Land surface modification- permit application
LIMITED ENTRY
Minimum Housing checklist
NO DUMPING PERMITTED
Permit Review - Fire Department
Permit Review - Police Department
Permit review - Community Development
Permit review - Public Works
Plan review service request
Plumbing / mechanical application
Public Records ; access to
RESTRICTED USE
Sign permit application
Sewer Availability Certificate
Sprinkler application: commercial
STOP WORK
UNSAFE
Water Availability Certificate
Still needed: Demo permit - fire code permit - building permit - fireworks permit - land
surface management permit - plumbing / mechanical permit - many of these may be
produced by computer at a later time.)
ADA design information
Building permit checklist
Building elevations ! calculations
Cold weather concrete
Decks and porches information checklist
Demolition checklist
Energy — single family
Energy — Option 1 and 11
Electrical Inspection
Foundation checklist
Foundation — minimum requirements
Garbage container information
Garage sample
Footings sample
Grading permit checklist
Manufactured homes site plan
Masonry Fireplaces
Pole construction checklist
Plan size sign
Residential Hand Rail example
Single family additions checklist
Single family sample site plan
Sign checklist
Tenant Improvement checklist
INFORMATION SHEETS
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Corridor Vision:
The proposed North Spokane Corridor (NSC), an idea first conceived in 1946, is a 60 -mile per hour, 10.5 mile
long limited access corridor linking 1 -90 and existing US 395. This project will provide major improvements in
safety and the movement of motorists and freight within and through metropolitan Spokane. The NSC. as a part
of US 395, will provide a major link allowing for movement of freight between the United States, Canada, and
Mexico. In 1997, the Federal Highway Administration approved the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS),
for the North Spokane Corridor project A Supplemental FEIS was approved in September 2000 for the segment
from the Spokane River north to US 395 at Wandermere. This comdor is ranked 19' of 43 on the Congressional
High Priority Corridor list of the National Highway System.
Need:
• Safety: Currently there are only two north -south trade routes through Spokane - both are on surface
streets that run through neighborhoods, past schools and parks.
• Freight Mobility: Reduction of trade barriers create expanded freight transport between Canada, the U.S.,
and Mexico.
• Environmental: Improvement in air pollution. (Spokane metropolitan area considered a non - attainment
area for air quality.)
• Motorists: Provides an improved transportation facility that significantly reduces travel time in a multirnodal
corridor (includes constructed pedestrian /bike path and right of way set aside for future Tight rail)
• Continued Community Support:
• 1997 random survey throughout Spokane County showed 84% support of the North Spokane
Corridor project. compared to a similar survey in 1973 with support of 57%
• Written support from: Congressman George R. Nethercutt. Jr., Spokane area Legislators, Spo-
kane City Council, Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce, British Columbia Ministry of Transporta-
tion and Highways, Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors, Community Colleges of
Spokane, Pend Oreille County Public Utility District, Bemiss Neighborhood Council. Spokane
Mayor John Powers
Project Benefits:
• The US 395 corridor camas over 3.7 million tons (valued at more than 5.5 billion dollars) of NAFTA com-
modities annually through Spokane.
• Gas savings - estimated 1.7 million gallons of gas annually.
• Improves air quality by reducing regional emissions by 2.4 million pounds of CO each year
• Creates an estimated 750 jobs here in Washington and 1,250 jobs per year nationwide.
• Encourages alternate transportation options by providing high occupancy vehicle lanes, park and ride lots,
pedestrian/bicycle trails, and reserving space for light rail.
• Reduces travel time by an estimated 2 million hours each year, computing to a dollar savings of approxi-
mately $28 million.
• Attracts motonsts off local arterials reducing traffic through neighborhoods.
Project Update:
• August 22, 2001, first construction project, vicinity of Parksmith Drive to US 2. Grading and drainage
project completed July 2002.
• Design and Limited Access Hearing held July 18, 2002 for Lincoln Road to Hawthorne Road realignment
Realignment was necessary due to geologically unstable soil conditions.
• Contract plans for bridges over Farwell Road under development. Currently no funds available for con-
struction.
• Preliminary design, limited access plan development, and environmental reevaluation continues for the 1-
90 to the Spokane River NSC segment. Design and Limited Access Hearing anticipated in 2003.
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Pundlyl and FAQ'S ...1....111........ 1111....... 1�
Tentative Detre For the Nest Pea Jc
Involvement Opportunities South of
the Spokane River _._11. . 11 11 ,.,.,.............. I
Project Updates:
1-99 to the Spakanya 2 -3
Spokane Favor to Wandermese . , 1111 „ 3
Contact Information
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Ode Overview or they Corridor VPeism and
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North Spokane Corridor Kap ............... 4
Tentative Dates tor the Next
Public Involvement
Opportunities South of the
Spokane River
over this conning year. we will he
bolding public meetings to update you
and gather input on the progress of the
design south of the .Spokane River. The
to l lowing is at list of i he anticipated
meetings:
actober 2002
Informal Open 1ir_ruse 1 -90 to Spokane.
River portion. The Open House will he
held Octuber 15 h our 4 p_rn_ to 8 p, m,
Spokanr urnneuaai Ctillege.
No; einber/tlerember Z
Stakeholder meetings for property
rswticr~: Dual of the over specifically-
impacted by the NSC project.
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Deign & Un }tier) Access I1c3Rnf
Funding
1 Bill 2969 rind Semite Bill 6347
tReferendum 51 E, passed by the Legislature
in 2002. if approved by a vote (tithe people
will provide funding ($207 million) for the
U5 395 North Spokane Corridor i C)
project_ The fun& will finance the
construction (lithe portion of the NSC from
Hawthorne Road to Waandcrm ere_ Ccrostnte-
tion of the NSC creates a balanced transpor-
tation facility that includes pink and ride
facilities anti provisions for alternative made
Frequently Asked
Questions (FAA's)
Will the North Spokane
Corridor (NSC) create sprawl?
The NSC exists primarily inside the Urban
Crrxiwth Boundary. The NSC ww11 therefore
encourage infill of northeaastern Spokane.
This is compatible with Growth
Management and Comprehensive Plan,
The zoning and development of urban
residential and conimcra;lal hid earl only be
created throutt the land use actions, of the
lucid government =Utica such a.s the City of
Spokane and Spokane County.
The Waashingtcin State Department of
Transportation {WSDOTI does not have aunty
land use authority.
I've heard WSDOT is working
on changes to the downtown
Viaduct. How will this affect the
Busines District?
Currently wsi ur dues not have study
funding for Interstate 90 from US 2 to
Liberty Park Interchange. 11owevrr,
WSDOT can sharer our vision and
expectations.
Traffic modeling indicates the Viaduct
section )rids adegoate through capacity to
serve the region for the next 20 to 25 yam_
11 initial needs to be addressed are the
Naiel)..acrd cuttgeatie]n imams related to rump
merges and weave sections. This type of
project will require significant input from the
p! blic, business district, City of Spokane
and other rigenzies.
This effort would require extensive public
involvement and the completion of all
necessary environmental documentation to
pre. eat a specific plan to the community
once funding is appropriated_
What is Public Involvement?
The eontinttingavenues of public
involvement include. neighborhood
meetings. presentations to community
urgurn eat uns. stakeholder meetings. open
houses. newslett. informational letters.
Internet, and e-mail Q & A.
Many public comments aura' gcncratcd from
these a +°males. Each comment is
investigated.. If comments prove to be an
overall benefit to the planned facility, they
are incorporated into the design.
Why not encourage
alternative transportation
modes?
This project embraces multi modal transpor-
tation options by including a corridor for
light nail and High Occupancy Vehicle
tHONh lanes, creating ra full bicycle,"
pede s- - triwi facility, and park and ride lots,
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WSDOT has set a trun.pc.:irtatinrs vision with the NSC project to help
meet existing and future transportation needs Our visien is to improve
regional transportation, while benefiting the community it serves,
What is the timeline for the southern portion of the
NSC?
Onix funding is available, canstructaun wuulsl begin in six. to Iseelve
years_ with property purchase; (and relocations) hepituting two to five
years in edvauce of construction.
If your property is tine that is needed for the corridor, WSDOT has
created an cu-h acquisition list tapped by people with han ships such as
medical and financial. who would lie to be considered to be purchased
when funding becomes available. if you would Like tt, be put or duct list,
please send a request fetter to Tim Golder', WSDOT Real Estate
Services Manager. 2714 N. Mayfair St., Spokane, WA 99207.
'title Vi Notice to Public
It is Inc Washington State Department of
Tmnepartation MSDO) policy to assure that no
person shell. on the grounds at race, color, r►ationei
origin acid sex. as provided by Title VI of the Civil
Rants Act al 1964, be excluded from participation le,
be denied the benefits of. or be otherwise discriminated against
under any of Its federally funded programs and activities. My
person who believes his/her Title Vl prolectian has been violated
may file a complaint with W SDOTs tare of Equal Opportunity
(OEO). For Titre VI complaint forms and advice. please contact
OEO's Title VI Coordinator al 1-360-705-7098
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Inlormatlon
It you would like copies of this document in an alternative format
large print. Braille, caa Bette tape, or on computer adlSk, please cart
Washington Std Telecommunications Relay Service (TTY) at
t -80Q -8 633189, or Tele- Braille at S Of]- r„33.50B5, or Voice at
1-8OQ- 8333 -6 ,384. and ask to be connected to (360) 705-70137,
1-90 to the Spokane River
Design Modifications Continue South of the River
Design modifications for the portion of the NSC from 1 -90 to
the Spokane River is nearing its Reel stages Mire
adjuetinents to the design will continue until the Design/
Access Hearing anticipated in February 2X)3. The
development and selection of the design proposal south of the
ri�+ur
wus bused on the overall reduction of environrrtentn1
impacts, improving traffic operations lowering cnnktruction
costs, and public input.
ModiEcutions that are now part of the project. hidede;
• Lowering the collector-distributor roadway at the
Thor ax interchange to reduce noise and visual
impacts to the adjacent ncighbe hco d
• Reailigning 1 -90 to the north from Liberty Pack to
Thor/Freya to avoid high cost uti relocation on the
south side of 1 -90
• Relocating Your Place Park which is currently on
Second Avenue just east of Altativaui Street
• Addiog frontage maids in the vicinity of the Sprague
Avenue Interchange to improve access to and from
the Valley for the neighborhood east of Havana
Street
• Developrnent of Pedestrian/Bike Path from Second
Avenue to the Spokane RIM'
PROJECT
Envirommental Documentation
In tea, cordnnie with the National Environmental Policy At
tNEPA1. we am evaluating the project design refinements to
ermine that they are consistent with the scope and nature of the
environmental impacts identified in the 1997 Final
Einvamtuncnt l Impact Statement. This reevaluation
document also addresses changes in regulations since the
acceptance of the original d ,:uneini urtd looks at wise. . tar
quality. traffic analysis. cnrnrntsnii impact, land use, natural
resources, visual quality and stithcr arcais in env= consistency
and concurrence. This doreane tt will be submitted to the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWAl for approval.
Neighborhood rtlectings to be Scheduled
ire. preparing for the Design/Access Hearing. WSDOT will be
condectilig several meeting; for pmperty owners south of the
river. specifically tho se impacted by the h:SC project, to
iii =,cat55 the impute the design proposal presents. These
meetings are intended In be held in stied]. incalieed groups so
that everyone has en opportunity to have their questions
answered and hour Department staff describe the February
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UPDATES
2003 Hearing process and real estate acquisition process.
Litters wilt he mailed to the property owner two to three
weeks prior to the meetings.
$pakan fverto Wanderrnere
Hawthorne Rood to US 2 Vicinity = Grading
Ctrnsutactivn on the first contract of the North Spokane
Comm is complete. The excavation and a rrnnfirtictinn of the
enshtuakttrent fire, the freeway and snips has been completed.
Crews finished the installation of the fence and the slopes were
ceded this fall. This portion of the North Spokane Corridor is
Iocaled betWeerl Hawthorne Road and Market Street and Farwell
Road, The b idges and paving in this area will he completed
birder a Ito OTC eattatrzut.
Farswell Road to US 2
The design work for the it construction contract will include
lowering Farwell Road from US 2 to Cherry Street to rxllrxw the
MSC to anti.-. over. niis Work will also include the construction
attic four bri ges rawer Farwell: northt ounl NSC, southbound
NSC. the off- ramp from the NSC to northbound US 2. arid. the
on -rump burn southbound US 2 it] the NSC, Depending upon
the choiee5 snide by the voters this November. Referendum 51
funds could he mode, available for the purchase of right of way
and construction of this .segment of the project beginning in
2003.
Lincaln Road and Hawthorne Road
The portion of the NSC between L.irtculn Road and Hawthorne
Road was dengned taking into account unstahle stul conditions.
The Design and Limited Access nearing for this teal ignetJ
section was held on July 18. 2001 The prajest learn is now
reviewing the continents and developing responses for inclusion
in the Findings and Order/Design Summary_
Questions or Comments:
Washington Stale Department or Transportation
Mike. [inner. Project En
271.1 NtwiJi Mayfair Stmeet
Spokane, WA 99207 -2090
Phone: (.5 9) 324 -6091
Fax Number; (509) 3241-6099
OT nits c mtail: SIM5NSCgwsdot.wri.gov
trttern ww�w .wdsa1ot,wa.goviregio&eristertn
click d o ' Z'1 1 T okang,Co 'it1 {at"
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The proposed North Spokane Corridor t N SCi is a 60-mile per
hour, 105 mile limited access collier In dridoien. tlae facility
includes approximately 3.5 miles along Interstate 9011-90)„ that
lid I -90 and IJS 395 at Wanderrnrrc. This po)ject will provide,
major improvement r.ri safety and mobility or motorists and fraught
within arid through tt7euupulitata Spokane. Idle NSC.' va°ili provide
a major link between the United States. Mexico and Canada In
1997 a Final Eanvinorttraentaal lrnpaet Statement iFE.1Sa was
approved by the Federal Highway Mmasar.4trrtican, with u
Sulafrlemental FEIS approved in September 2000 for the ants from
the Spokane River north to US 39i at Windermere.
Need:
• Safety: Currently there are only two north -south trade routes
arrant] Spokane - bath am on surface streets Air run through
neighborhoods.. paast. schools and parks.
• Freight Mobility: Reduction cif trade barmiers t AFTA GATT,
CFTA1 creates expanded freight transport between Canada, the
U.S., and Mexico_
• Euv ani tai: lutpam cian1 in ,stir pollution. (Spokane
metropolitan wx ri considered a non-attainment area for Lair
quality)
• Motorists: Provides an iroproved transportation facility that
sigtaifc reduces travel time in a mrulttrnradai corridor fright
of way sit aside for future light rail)
Project Benefits:
• The US 393 corridor carries over 3.7 million ton% wa fined at
more than 5.5 billion dollars, of NA TA commodities annually
through Spol mac.
• Gas savings - estimated 1.7 million gnikuas of gars annually,
• Improves air quality by reslaaa<i.tng regional erriirisions by 1.1
million pounds of CO Crack year.
• Improves safety by an aLsti mated 22 million dollars per year in
societal costs from accident reduction.
•
Creates an esztimaie l ri(l joke her in Washington and 1250 jobs
pct year nationwide.
▪ Encourages alternate transportation options by providing park
and ride lour, pedestrianlhicycle taste, and reserving space for
tight rail,
• Reduces travel time by an estimated 2 million hours each year.
computing to as dollar savings of approximately S28 million.
• Attracts motorists off local arterials 'educing traffic through
neighborhoods.
as 1997 random survey throughout Spokane County showed 84
support of the North Spokane Cn Tid,or project compared to a
similar survey its Pri3 with support of 575E
• Support from. Congressman George R. N'ezhercuit. Jr., Spokane
Area Legislators, Spekwie City Conmcil, Spokane Area
Member of Commerce, ?Ministry of Transportation — Province
of British Columbia, Inland Northwest Associated General
Contractors of America, Ccatamunity Ctallcgr, stf Spokane,. Pend
Oreille County Public Utility District_ Beira ss Neighborhood
Council, Spokane Mayor Jahn Powers
Washington State
Department of Transportation
Eastern Region
2714 North Mayfair Street
Spokane, WA 99207 -2090
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