Ordinance 08-011 Amending Comprehensive Plan CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.08-011
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY
WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE 06-010 ADOPTING TILE CITY OF SPOKANE
VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE,PLAN AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY
RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, through Spokane Valley Ordinance 06-010, the City of Spokane Valley adopted
Land Use plans and regulations as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan, Capital Facilities Plan, and Maps
as the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Spokane Valley;and
WHEREAS,the Washington State Growth Management Act(GMA)allows comprehensive plans
to be amended annually(RCW 36.70A130);and
WHEREAS, amendments to the City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan may be initiated by
the Planning Commission (Commission), the City Council (Council) or by the Community Development
Director based on citizen requests or when changed conditions warrant adjustments;and
WHEREAS, the GMA requires comprehensive plans to be implemented with development
regulations, including the zoning of property consistent with land use map designations; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the GMA, City of Spokane Valley adopted Public Participation
Guidelines to direct the public involvement process for adopting and amending comprehensive plans;and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan provides that amendment applications shall be received
until November 1 of each year;and
WHEREAS, applications were submitted by the applicant, owner or by City staff to amend the
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps for the purpose of beneficially using the property described
herein;and
WHEREAS, following the application to the City, staff conducted an environmental review to
determine the potential environmental impacts from the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the Environmental Checklists, staff issued a Determination of
Nonsignificance(DNS) for the proposals, published the DNS in the Valley News Herald,posted the DNS
on the-sites and mailed the DNS to all affected public agencies;and
WHEREAS, the Commission conducted a briefing on May 1, 2008, to review the proposed
amendments;and
WHEREAS, notice of the Commission public hearing was published in the Valley News Herald
at least 14 days prior to the hearing;and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2008, notice of the.Commission hearing was' mailed to all property
owners within 400 feet of the subject property ; and
WHEREAS,notice of the hearing was posted on the subject property;and
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WHEREAS, the Commission received evidence, information, public testimony and a staff report
and recommendation at a public hearing on May 8,2008; and
WHEREAS,the Commission conducted a public hearing on May 8,2008,to consider proposed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use map and text. After hearing public testimony,the
Commission made recommendations on CPA-O1-08,CPA-02-08, and CPA-04-08 through CPA-06-08.
Further research was requested on CPA-03-08. The Commission also deliberated on the proposed staff
initiated text amendments. The Commission continued the public hearing to May 22,2008 for CPA-03-
08,CPA-07-08,and CPA-08-08; and
WHEREAS, the Commission deliberated on CPA-03-08, CPA-07-08, and CPA-08-08 on May
22,2008;the Commission recommended approval of all preceding,amendments; and
WHEREAS,on June 3,2008,Council reviewed the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2008, Council considered a first ordinance reading to adopt the
proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2008, Council considered a second ordinance reading at which time
Council approved written findings of fact setting forth their basis for recommending approval of the
proposed amendments.
NOW,THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the Comprehensive Plan and
Maps)adopted through Ordinance No. 06-010, and amend the Comprehensive Plan text adopted through
Ordinance No. 06-010.
Section 2. Findings. The City Council acknowledges that the Commission conducted
appropriate investigation and study, held a public hearing on the application and recommends approval of
the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan map and text. The City Council hereby adopts the findings
of the Commission, specifically that:
1. Notice for the proposed amendments was placed in the Spokane Valley News Herald on April 23,2008
and each site was posted with a"Notice of Public Hearing"sign,with a description of the proposal.
2. Individual notice of the map amendment proposals was mailed to all property owners within 400 feet of
each affected site.
3. Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA—RCW 43.21C)environmental checklists were
required for each proposed comprehensive plan map.and text amendment.
4. Staff reviewed the environmental checklists and a threshold determination was made for each
comprehensive plan amendment request. Determinations of Non-significance(DNS)were issued for the
requested comprehensive plan amendments on February 15,2008.
5. The DNS's were published in the city's official newspaper on February 15,2008 consistent with the City
of Spokane Valley Environmental Ordinance.
6. The Spokane Valley Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on May 8,2008,to consider the
proposed amendments. After hearing public testimony, the Commission made recommendations on
CPA-01-08 thru CPA-15-08,excluding CPA-03-08,CPA-07-08,and CPA-08-08.
7. The Commission continued the public hearing for CPA-03-08 to May 22,2008. Due to a noticing error,
CPA-07-08 and CPA-08-08 was heard on May 22, 2008 to ensure consistency with Title 17.80.12013.
8. On May 22, 2008, the Commission made recommendations on CPA-03-08,CPA-07-08,and CPA-08-08.
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9. The planning goals of the Growth Management Act (GMA) were considered and the proposed
amendments are consistent with the GMA.
10. The goals and policies of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan were considered and the proposed
amendments are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
11. The proposed land use and zoning designations are consistent with the current use of the properties.
12. Findings were made and factors were considered to ensure compliance with Section 17.80.140 H.
(Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approval Criteria) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code
(SVMC).
13. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and text.amendments will not adversely affect the public's
general health,safety,and welfare.
Section 3. Property. The properties subject to this Ordinance are described in the attached
Attachment "A."
Section 4. Map Amendments. Pursuant to RCW 35A.63.073 the City of Spokane Valley'
Comprehensive Plan and Map as adopted through Ordinance No. 06-010, is hereby amended as set forth
on the attached Attachment"A." The Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments are generally described as
follows:
Map Amendments
File No. CPA-O1-08:
Application/Description of Proposal: Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from Low Density
Residential to Medium Density Residential on approximately 2.07 acres of land.
Applicant: Greg Arger,300 North Mullen Road, Suite 204, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Amendment Location: South of Mission Avenue on Mamer Road at 1204 North Mamer Road and
1112 North Mamer Road;specifically.located in the NE '/4 of Section 15,Township 25 North,Range 44
EWM;parcel number(s)45151.0926 and 45151.1216,Spokane Valley, Washington.
Council Decision: Change to Medium Density Residential
File No. CPA-02-08:
Application/Description of Proposal: Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from Low Density
Residential to Corridor Mixed Use on approximately .23 acres of land.
Applicant: Joe Stay,c/o Baker Construction,2711 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane,WA 99202
Amendment Location: North of Trent Avenue(SR290)at 8124 East Carlisle Avenue;specifically
located in the NW 1/4 of Section 7,Township 25 North,Range 44 EWM; parcel number 45072.7003,
Spokane Valley, Washington.
Council Decision: Change to Corridor Mixed Use
File No. CPA-03-08: Further research was requested
Application/Description of Proposal: Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from Low Density
Residential to Office on approximately 3.1 acres of land.
Applicant: Dennis Raugust;c/o Boulder Creek, Inc., 19012 Nevada Road, Spangle,WA 99033
Amendment Location: Southeast corner of the intersection Of Marguerite Road and Alki Avenue
addressed as 8902 East Alki Avenue,420 North Marguerite Road, 5.00 North Marguerite Road, 508 North
Marguerite Road and 510 North Marguerite Road;specifically located in the SE 1/4 of Section 18,
Township 25 North, Range 44 EWM; parcel numbers)45184.0804,45184.0805,45184.0807,
451844819 and 45184.0820, Spokane Valley, Washington.
Council Decision: Change to Office
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File'No. CPA-04-08
Application/Description of Proposal: Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from Corridor Mixed Use
to Medium Density Residential on approximately 3.0 acres of land.
Applicant: Stephen H. Ford &Victor N.Cooper
Amendment Location: The proposal is located south of Sprague Avenue on Tschirley Street at 120 S.
Tschirley, 106 S.Tschirley and parcel to the north of 106 S.Tschirley;specifically located in the NW'A
of Section 19,Township 25 North,Range 45 EWM; parcel numbers 55192.9029, 55192.9051,and
55191.9052, Spokane Valley, Washington.
Council Decision: Change to Medium Density Residential
File No. CPA-05-08
Application/Description of Proposal: Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from Low Density
Residential to Office on approximately 1.56 acres of land.
Applicant: TNJ on Broadway,LLC
Amendment Location: The proposal is located between Cataldo and Broadway Avenues east of Pines
at 11901 E. Broadway Ave; specifically located in the NE,'A of Section 16,Township 25 North,Range 44
EWM; parcel number 45161.1171, Spokane Valley,Washington.
Council Decision: Change to Office
File No. CPA-06-08
Application/Description of Proposal: Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from Low Density
Residential to Office on approximately.4.82 acres of land..
Applicant: ,Nick Abariotes
Amendment Location: The proposal is located between Cataldo and Broadway Avenues east of Pines
at 11813 E. Broadway Ave; specifically located in the NE 'A of Section 16,Township 25 North, Range 44
EWM;parcel number 45161.1127, Spokane Valley,Washington.
Council-Decision: Change to Office
File No. CPA-07-08
Application/Description of Proposal: Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from Low'Density
Residential to Community Commercial on approximately 1.24 acres of land.
Applicant:
Dwight J.Hume
Amendment Location:
Northwest of the intersection of Carnahan Road and 3"1 Avenue at 228 S.Carnahan Road;specifically
located.in the NW 'A ofSection 23,Township 25 North,Range 43 EWM; parcel number 35232.1509,
Spokane Valley, Washington.
Council Decision: Change to Community Commercial
File No. CPA-08-08
Application/Description of Proposal: Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from Low Density
Residential to Office on approximately 1.02 acres of land.
Applicant:
Dwight J.Hume
-Amendment Location:
East Of Sullivan Road and one lot north of Century Avenue at 604 S. Sullivan Road; specifically located
in the NE 'A of Section 23, Township 25 North, Range 44 EWM; parcel number 45231.2244, Spokane
Valley, Washington.
Council Decision: Change to Office
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Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments. Pursuant to RCW 35A.63.073 the City of Spokane Valley
Comprehensive Plan and Map as adopted through Ordinance No. 06-010, is hereby amended as set forth
on the attached Attachment "B" (amended text for Chapter 1 — Introduction; Chapter 2 — Land Use;
Chapter 3 — Transportation; Chapter 5 — Housing; Chapter 7 — Economic Development; Chapter 8 —
Natural.Environment and Chapter 9 — Parks, Recreation and the Arts.) and Attachment "C" (Map 2.2
indicating Potential Annexation Areas(PAAs)for the City of Spokane Valley).
Section 5. Map - Copies on File-Administrative.Action. The Comprehensive Plan (with
Maps) is maintained in the office of the City Clerk as well, as the City Department of Community
Development. The City Manager or designee, following adoption of this Ordinance, is authorized to
modify the Comprehensive Plan Map in a manner consistent with this Ordinance.
Section 6. Liability. The express intent of the City of Spokane Valley is that the
responsibility for compliance with the provisions of this ordinance shall rest with the permit applicant and
their agents. This ordinance and its provisions are adopted with the express intent to protect the health,
safety,and welfare of the general public and are not intended to protect any particular class of individuals
or organizations.
Section 7. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause,
or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five(5)days after
publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City of Spokane
Valley as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council'this 15th day of July.200
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Date of Publication: f - ..2.. -6'
Effective Date: 7 5_ es•
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Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments:
CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2—LAND USE
CHAPTER 3-TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER 5—HOUSING
CHAPTER 7—ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 8—NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
CHAPTER 9—.PARKS,RECREATION AND THE ARTS
Spokane Valley Municipal Code—Appendix 19-A
STAFF REPORT DATE: April 24,2008
HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: May 8,2008, beginning at 6:00 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers,
Valley Redwood Plaza Building, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 101, Spokane Valley, Washington 99206.
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: The following amendments are being recommended:
CITY INITIATED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
File Number I Map.or Text Summary of.Amendment
CPA-09-08 Text Chapter 1 —Introduction: Minor updates.
CPA-I.0-08 Map&-text Chapter 2—Land Use: Identify potential annexation areas for the
City;Uses in Corridor Mixed Use and Mixed Use Center
(Appendix 19-A).
CPA-11-08 Map&text Chapter 3—Transportation:New bike/pedestrian map.and
corresponding text.
CPA-12-08 Text Chapter 5—Housing: Minor updates to data.
CPA-13-08 Text Chapter 7—Economic Development: Updates to data.
CPA-1408 Text Chapter 8—Natural Environment: Update to Goals and Policies
CPA-15-08 Text ( Chapter 9—_Parks,Recreation and the Arts: Minor updates to text.
This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C.
PROPOSAL LOCATION:The proposal affects the entire City of Spokane,Valley,Washington.
APPLICANT: City of Spokane Valley, WA
APPROVAL CRITERIA: Title 17 (General Provisions) and Title 21 (Environmental Controls) of the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code(SVIVIC).
SUMMARY 01?RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission proposed text
amendments to the,attached'Comprehensive Plan text and updating Appendix 19-A of the..Spokane Valley.
STAFF PLANNER: Greg McCormick,AICP, Planning Manager, Community Development Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Exhibit 2 Chapter 2—Land Use
Exhibit 3: Chapter 3—Transportation
Staff Report and Recommendation to the Planning.Commission for CPA-07-08
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Exhibit 4: Chapter 5--I-lousing
Exhibit 5: Chapter 7.—Economic Development
Exhibit.6: Chapter 8—Natural Environment
Exhibit 7: Chapter 9—Parks, Recreation and the Arts
Exhibit 8: Uniform Development Code—Appendix 19-A, Schedule of Permitted and Accessory Uses
Exhibit9: SEPA Determination
Exhibit 10: Agency.Comments
Exhibit 11: Public Comments
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. APPLICATION_PROCESSING
Chapter 17.80 Permit Processing Procedures in the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC). The following
summarizes key application procedures for the proposal.
Application Submitted: November 1,2007
Determination of Completeness: November 1,2007
Issuance of Determination of Non-Significance(DNS): April 24,2008
End of Appeal Period for DNS: May 8,2008
Date of Published Notice of Public Hearing: April 18,2008
Date of Mailed Notice of Public Hearing: April 1.8,2008
B. SUMMARY OF'TEXT,AMENDMENTS
IL FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO SEPA
Findings:
Pursuant to Title 21 (Environmental Controls)of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code(SVMC),the lead agency has
determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An
Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)is not required under RCW 43.21 C:03.0(2)(c). The Planning Division issued
a Determination of Non-Significance(DNS).for-the proposal. This decision was made after review of a completed
environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency.
Conclusion(s):
The procedural requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act and Title 21 of the SVMC have.been fulfilled by
the applicant's submittal of the required SEPA Checklist, and the issuance of the City's threshold determination
consisting of a Determination of Non-Significance(DNS). No appeals were received.
ID..FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS_
A. COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE 17(GENERAL PROVISIONS)OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
Findings:
Section 17.80.140(H) of the SVMC provides'approval criteria that must be considered when the City amends the
Comprehensive Plan. The criteria are listed below along with staff comments.
1. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, welfare, and
protection of the environment.
Staff Report and Recommendation to the Planning Commission for CPA-47-OS
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Staff Response: The proposed amendments are minor in nature with a few exceptions. Amendments to
Chapter 2, Land Use include text and policy changes that,address, future annexation areas for the City.
These policies are the first step in the, process of defining specific urban growth areas for the City to
provide sufficient area to accommodate the City's 20 year growth allocation as designated by Spokane
County. Future updates of the Comprehensive Plan will include updates to the Capital Facilities Plan that
will demonstrate the City's ability to provide urban services..to the future annexation areas.
2. The proposed amendment is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW and with the portion
of the City's adopted plan not affected by the amendment.
Staff Response: The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are not in conflict with Chapter
36.70A RCW(Growth Management Act)and do not result in internal inconsistencies within the plan itself.
3. The proposed amendment responds to, a substantial change in conditions beyond the property owner's
control applicable to the area within which die subject property lies.
Staff Response: The proposed text amendments are not site or property specific. This approval
criterion does not apply.
4. The proposed amendment corrects an obvious mapping.error.
Staff Response: The proposed text amendments'will not,result in changes to specific properties.
5. The proposed amendment addresses an identified deficiency in the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Response: The majority of the proposed code amendments either update or correct information
contained,in the plan. As noted in 41 above substantive policy changes are proposed in Chapter 2—Land
Use related to.identifying future annexation areas for the City. A change is also proposed to the City's
municipal code to correct an inconsistency between adopted comprehensive plan policies and the
permitted use-matrix contained in Appendix 19-A.
Specifically, Policy LUP-9.2 states in part "A variety of housing types including apartments,
condominiums,town houses, two-family and single family'dwellings on small lots"should be allowed in
both the.Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) and Mixed Use Center (IVIUC) zoning districts. Appendix 19-A
fails to provide for both two-family or single family dwellings in either CMU or MUC districts. Staff is
recommending that Appendix 19-A be amended to address this inconsistency.
Conclusion(s):
The proposed Comprehensive Plan text airiendments and the proposed amendment to Appendix 19-A (Schedule of
Permitted and Accessory Uses)are consistent with the approval criteria contained in the SVMC.
IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Division after review and consideration.of the proposed amendments and applicable approval criteria
recommends that the Planning Commission recommend.approval of CPA-09-08 through CPA-15-08.
Staff Report and Recommendation lo the Planning Commission for CPA-07-08
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City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Unapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Comprehensive Planning Effort
Why Plan?
Spokane River
Spokane Valley plans for people. People
need a safe and secure place to live, an lie
economy that provides jobs, a transportation •
system that allows them to get around, 4=
schools, colleges, and recreational
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opportunities. It is the city government's
responsibility to provide public services and - .
facilities, develop policies, and adopt
regulations to guide the growth of a city that •�� *"
meets the needs of its people.
inserpe ion-to the present, tThe guide for _ •
Spokane Valley's growth and development • =_
is the interim Comprehensive -
Plan. While the Plan guides growth and
development in the City, it also provides a
plan for preservation of the natural
environment that is such an important component of the community.
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
The role of the SVCP is to clearly state our community's vision for its future, and to articulate a plan for
accomplishing this vision over a 20-year period. The SVCP seeks to answer a number of questions:
• What areas are most suitable for development or redevelopment?
• What areas should be preserved in their natural state?
• Where should growth occur?
• How can we manage that growth to realize our vision for the community?
• How should we address our current and future transportation needs?
• How many parks do we need, of what size, kind and where?
• What steps should we take to encourage desirable economic development?
• How can we ensure an adequate supply of affordable housing for all income levels?
• What utilities and public services will we need?
• How will the community pay for all these things?
Each of the SVCP chapters addresses these questions, and more, in the areas of transportation, land
use, housing, capital facilities, economic development, utilities, and parks and recreation. The answers
form the implementation statements, which guide the achievement of those strategies. The
implementation strategies within each chapter are used to guide the development of new regulations
and guidelines or revise existing regulations. The SVCP also sets a clear framework for where the
community will need to spend money on capital facilities, how much, and identifies available funding
sources. As a whole, the SVCP offers a flexible framework for Spokane Valley's future, allowing for
adaptation to changing conditions over time.
Requirements of the Growth Management Act
The GMA (RCW 36.70k 140) was passed by the Washington State Legislature in 1990, with
amendments added in 1991 and subsequent years. The legislature passed the GMA in recognition of
the rate of growth that was occurring throughout the state. The legislature was responding not only to
the rate of growth, but also to the type and location of growth.
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Two-thirds of the state's population and household growth in the 1980s took place in unincorporated
areas, and produced sprawling subdivisions, commercial strips, and urbanization of land, which only ten
years before, was rural. This rapid growth pattern resulted in increased traffic congestion and
inadequate public services, and has threatened forestland, agricultural land, and environmentally
sensitive areas such as wetlands. These impacts have been felt in the Spokane region, just as they
have been in other parts of the state.
The GMA requires that each jurisdiction produce a comprehensive plan that contains, at a minimum,
elements pertaining to land use, transportation, capital facilities, economic development, parks &
recreation, housing, and private utilities. These elements must be consistent with one another.
Jurisdictions also are required to adopt policies and regulations protecting resource lands and critical
areas, such as agricultural land, wetlands, and hillsides. Each jurisdiction must coordinate its plan with
the plans of surrounding jurisdictions. The GMA also requires that each city designate an urban growth
ndacy area (UGA). The UGA defines the area within which the city anticipates it could provide the
full range of urban services at some time in the future. It also represents the area within which the city
will consider annexations and the boundary beyond which it will not annex during this period.
Perhaps what most distinguishes the GMA from previous planning statutes is the requirement that
public services be available or funded at some designated level of service before development may
occur. If a jurisdiction cannot provide services to an area, then it may not permit development in that
area. This requirement is often referred to as"concurrency."
Development of countywide planning policies(CWPPs) is required by the GMA to ensure a coordinated
and regional approach in the development of comprehensive plans. CWPPs provide an overall
framework of policies within which each local government jurisdiction will develop or update its
comprehensive plan. The policies also guide how jurisdictions should interact with one another
regarding specific issues.
Developing the CWPPs was coordinated by the Steering Committee of Elected Officials which consists
of officials from Spokane County and its eleven cities and towns (prior to incorporation of the cities of
Liberty Lake in 2001 and Spokane Valley in 2003), along with representatives from water, school and
fire districts, utility companies and the public. The Steering Committee had the difficult task of balancing
often-conflicting ideas with developing policies which provide the greatest benefit for Spokane Valley
and its citizens. The CWPPs focused on the following areas:
1. Implementation of Urban Growth Areas (UGAs).
2. Promotion of contiguous and orderly development of urban services.
3. Siting of countywide or statewide public capital facilities.
4. Parks and open space.
5. Countywide transportation facilities and strategies.
6. Considering the need for affordable housing for all economic segments.
7. Joint County and City planning within UGAs.
8. Countywide economic development and employment.
9. Producing an analysis of the fiscal impact of GMA.
The SVCP is required to have internal consistency among the plan's various elements. The Plan must
also be coordinated and consistent with the plans of adjacent jurisdictions. The GMA directs local
governments to attempt to resolve conflicts through consultation and negotiation.
Perhaps the most far reaching of the GMA impacts is the legal status it gives comprehensive plans.
Prior to GMA, plans have largely been advisory and had less legal standing than regulations. Once the
Plan is adopted, all new codes and programs subsequently adopted and implemented must be
consistent with it.
How Was the Plan Developed?
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developed a wastewater management plan that put into motion construction of a sewer trunk line, and
sanitary sewer was provided to citizens of Spokane Valley.
Spokane Valley is the e-iht:b seventh largest city in Washington State. The incorporation of Spokane
Valley is the largest in the state and the second largest single incorporation in U.S. history. The
population at the time of incorporation was estimated at 80,693. The April 1, 2007 population is
estimated at 88.280 0. Spokane Valley encompasses approximately 38.5 square miles of land
area. Spokane Valley has an extensive retail tax base and is home to several major auto dealerships
and the Valley Mall which includes over 700,000 square feet of gross leaseable floor area. There are
an estimated .:1.000 4.495 businesses in Spokane Valley as of December 31. 2006 and estimated
annual retail sales in 2006 of$427808;-9-Q0 1,981.785.489.
Past Incorporation Efforts
Incorporation of the Spokane Valley had been a topic of discussion for several decades. The first study
of incorporating the Valley took place in 1963 by the Legislative Committee of the Spokane Valley
Chamber of Commerce. A study entitled "Incorporation of a City in the Spokane Valley" written by
William H. Roberts, Charles Wick and J. R. Alley was released in December 1963. Although a formal
vote on incorporation did not take place at the time, the issue of incorporation of the Valley was being
promoted.
The first Spokane Valley incorporation effort that led to a formal vote began in 1985. In November 1985
the Boundary Review Board of Spokane County (BRB) approved the proposal with modified
boundaries. Before the incorporation was placed on the ballot, the BRB decision was challenged in
Spokane County Superior Court. After additional information was considered, the BRB voted to deny
the proposal in December 1987.
In 1990, the City of Chief Joseph was proposed in the Spokane Valley. After four public hearings, the
BRB recommended denial of the proposed city (state law had been changed and the BRB could not
deny a proposal if the population was over 7,500). The incorporation was on the November ballot and
was only able to gain support from 34 percent of the voters. State law requires that if an incorporation
vote fails to get 40 percent of the vote, the incorporation proposal cannot be brought back on the ballot
for three years.
In 1993, proponents of incorporation continued their efforts and a petition to incorporate was filed with
the BRB. After several public hearings, the BRB again recommended denial of the proposed
incorporation due to the large amount of rural land included within the proposed city boundary. The
proposal once again failed but received 44 percent of the vote, which enabled incorporation proponents
to bring the matter back without any time restrictions.
Spokane Valley looking south
Inspired by the 1993 vote, incorporation backers again initiated the incorporation process in 1995. The
matter was again defeated by the voters in 1995, but did receive over 40 percent of the vote, which
enabled the proposal to be brought back the following year.
Immediately after the 1995 election, proposals to incorporate five separate cities in the Spokane Valley
were filed with the county. Only two of the five proposed cities were certified by the county auditor and
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The GMA requires that Comprehensive Plan land use elements include the following:
• Designate the proposed general distribution, location and extent of the uses of land for
housing, commerce, industry, recreation, open spaces, public utilities, public facilities,
and other appropriate land uses;
• Population densities, building intensities, and estimates of future population growth;
• Provide for protection of the quality and quantity of ground water use for public water
supplies;
• Review drainage, flooding, and stormwater runoff in the area and nearby jurisdictions and
provide guidance for corrective actions to mitigate or cleanse those discharges that
pollute water of the state.
2.1.2 County Wide Planning Policies
The County Wide Planning Policies (CWPPs) required by GMA2 provide a regional framework to
achieve the goals of the GMA. The CWPPs are a refinement of policy direction contained in the
GMA and are a result of a collaborative process between Spokane County and the cities and
towns within the County.
The CWPPs provide a policy framework for both the county and its respective cities. Adherence
to these policies ensures that plans within the county are consistent with one another. These
policies address such issues as the designation of urban growth areas, land use, affordable
housing, provision of urban services for future development, transportation, and contiguous and
orderly development. The following are specific CWPPs that relate to the Land Use Elements:
Policy Topic 1 -Urban Growth Areas
Policies
1. Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) are areas within which urban growth shall be encouraged and
outside of which growth can occur only if it is not urban in nature. Urban Growth Areas
(UGAs) shall include areas and densities sufficient to permit the urban growth that is
projected to occur in the county for the succeeding 20-year period 4.
"Urban growth" refers to growth that makes intensive use of land for the location of
buildings, structures and impermeable surfaces to such a degree as to be incompatible with
the primary use of such land for the production of food, other agricultural products or fiber,
or the extraction of mineral resources'.
Urban growth should be located first in areas already characterized by urban growth that
have existing public facility and service capacities to serve such development, and second
in areas already characterized by urban growth that will be served by a combination of both
existing public facilities and services, and any additional needed public facilities and
services that are provided by either public or private sources, Further, it is appropriate that
urban government services be provided by cities, and urban government services should
not be provided in rural areas 6, Rural�government services,may be provided in rural areas.
However Urban Growth Areas ma be established inde n endent of incorporated areas.
Within these independent Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), urban governmental services ma/
2 RCW 36,70A.210
Note to reader: The following policies are numbered ac c riling tc the po#lov number In the CWPPs,
resulting In non-sequential numbering in this document.
d RCW 36.70A.110
5 RCW 36.70A.030(17)
6 RCW 36.70A.110(3)
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be provided by other than cities. Some cities may rely on contracts from Spokane County
for provision of urban services.
Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) include all lands within existing cities, including cities in rural
areas.
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by other than cities.
9. Within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), lands that fall within planned high-capacity
transportation corridors should be designated for sufficient intensity of land use to support
the economic provision of multimodal transportation.
11. Where applicable, comprehensive plans should contain land use policies which provide
protection for the continued viability of Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane International
Airport, Felts Field, Deer Park Airport and other publicly owned airports within Spokane
County.
12. Jurisdictions should work together to develop-anci-ifn ec t-c ienal ,shsistent-iesective
based-prcgfaf4s-such as Tran T' s-(-T fee
lands-outside of-Ur-bah—Growth--Areas--(UGAs—)—,and-to protect critical areas and open space
within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs).
Policy Topic 2 -Joint Planning within UGAs
Policies
1. The joint planning process should:
a. Include all jurisdictions adjacent to the Urban Growth Area and Special Purpose
Districts that will be affected by the eventual transference of governmental services;
b. Recognize that Urban Growth Areas are potential annexation areas for cities;
c. Ensure a smooth transition of services amongst existing municipalities and emerging
communities;
d. Ensure the ability to expand urban governmental services and avoid land use barriers
to expansion; and
e. Resolve issues regarding how zoning, subdivision and other land use approvals in
designated joint planning areas will be coordinated.
2. Joint planning may be accomplished pursuant to an interlocal agreement entered into
between and/or among jurisdictions and/or special purpose districts.
Policy Topic 3 — Promotion of Contiguous and Orderly Development and Provision of
Urban Services
Policies
5. All jurisdictions shall coordinate plans that classify, designate and protect natural resource
lands and critical areas.
7. Each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan shall include, at a minimum, the following policies to
address adequate fire protection:
a. Limit growth to areas served by a fire protection district or within the corporate limits
of a city providing its own fire department.
b. Commercial and residential subdivisions and developments and residential planned
unit developments shall include the provision for road access adequate for residents,
fire department or district ingress/egress, and water supply for fire protection.
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Contamination of an aquifer by contaminated surface water can lead to serious health concerns
and/or expensive treatment requirements. To address this concern and impacts of new
development, the City has adopted a Stormwater Management Plan. The plan specifies actions
to ensure water, quality including the development of detention/retention facilities to control rate
and quality of water runoff. Furthermore, development of a wellhead protection program with the
various water providers should provide guidelines to avoid possible contamination.
Policies contained in the Natural Environment chapter provide direction for development near
wellheads and in aquifer recharge areas. For a complete discussion of water resources and water
purveyors in the City of Spokane Valley, refer to the Capital Facilities chapter.
2.3.3 Parks and Open Space
One of the most important and valued elements of a high quality living and working environment
is a parks and open space system. Providing parks and open spaces contributes to a reduction
in environmental impacts such as noise and air pollution; increases the value of adjacent
properties; provides areas for passive and active recreation; and helps preserve the natural
beauty of the City.
2.3.4 Natural Environment
Spokane Valley's natural beauty is apparent. Streams, wetlands, surrounding mountains and the
Spokane River provide a scenic backdrop as well as a source for active and passive recreation
for the citizens of Spokane Valley. The Land Use chapter seeks to protect Spokane Valley's
unique natural resources through policies that support the preservation of these areas for future
generations. The Natural Environment chapter also includes a discussion of critical areas as
defined by GMA. For a complete discussion, please refer to the Natural Environment chapter.
2.3.5 Housing
Housing is a basic human need and a major factor in the quality of life for individuals and families.
An adequate supply of affordable, attractive, and functional housing is fundamental to achieving a
sense of community. The central issue related to land use is supplying enough land to
accommodate projected growth for a range of incomes and households. Presently, housing is
provided primarily in single-family subdivisions.
This plan sets forth strategies to increase housing options and choices. The Land Use chapter
advocates changes to current development codes to increase flexibility in platting land and
encourage housing as part of
mixed-use developments in
commercial areas. The latter CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
provides an opportunity to locate POPULATION ESTIMATES
housing closer to employment and
shopping, and to create affordable 150,000 - –
housing. A complete discussion of 140,000 - -
housing can be found in the 130,000
Housing chapter.
120,000 - -
2.4 Potential Annexation Areas 110,000 -
Protested- Growth-
ity 100,000
2.4.1 Projected Growth 90,000 -
80,000 - —T— • -,—�
In October 2003, the City of
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Spokane Valley received a 2000 00 o a,, 06, 00 70 ,� , 76, oo 0c0 0� o�,�
population certification from the
U.S. Census Bureau that indicated - -Population:Actual/Estimate
80,927 people called Spokane -Population Estimate: 1.5%Growth Rate
Valley home on April 1, 2000. As of Population Estimate:2.5%Growth Rate
April 1, 2003 the population had
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grown to 82,005 (based on the Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM)
population estimates). Upon incorporation on March 31, 2003, the City of Spokane Valley
became the state's ninth largest city and second largest in Spokane County.
Spokane Valley received an OFM population estimate for April 1, 2004 of 83,950. This new
population estimate moved Spokane Valley from the state's ninth largest city to the state's eighth
largest city. The 2004 population estimate reflects an annual increase of approximately 3.6 2.4
percent over the city's 2003 population estimate. The most recent OFM estimate for Spokane
Valley is 88.280 as of April 1, 2007. This figure represents an annual growth rate of
approximately 1.5 percent. The average annual qrowth rate is approximately 1.91% over the 4
year period from 2003 to 2007.
Future population growth is forecasted at the state and county level by OFM. This future
population growth was distributed between jurisdictions and unincorporated Spokane County
through a methodology prepared by the Spokane County Steering Committee of Elected Officials
(SCEO). The City of Spokane Valley was not allocated population growth originally because the
City had not been incorporated when this action took place. However, the County did allocate
population to the "Spokane Valley IUGA°, which includes the new cities of Spokane Valley and
Liberty Lake.
This process resulted in a population growth allocation of 39,431 to the Spokane Valley IUGA.
This IUGA also includes areas within the UGA that are still in unincorporated Spokane County.
The graph above indicates Spokane Valley's 20 year population using a 1.5% and 2.5% annual
growth rate.
Using the 1.5% annual growth rate, which is consistent with past estimated growth rates in the
Spokane Valley area, the estimated 2025 population of Spokane Valley is 114,765 or an increase
of 30,815 persons. The 2.5% annual growth rate results in a 2025 population of 141,011, an
increase of 57,061.
Spokane Valley proposed a population allocation of 20,666 to the SCEO based on the regional
land capacity methodology. This request was proposed as an "interim" request based on the
land/population capacity within the existing corporate boundaries of Spokane Valley. The reason
for this request was based on the significant issues related to waste water treatment capacity.
Once the waste water issues have been resolved, Spokane Valley will prepare a revision to the
population allocation and present this information to the SCEO. This issue is discussed in more
detail below. The Spokane County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved this
population allocation in November 2004.
The City has continued to refine the population projections based on the preceding information.
At a City Council retreat held on February 11, 2006, the City Council directed staff to utilize a
1.89% annual growth rate for purposes of population forecasting. This resulted in a 20 year
population forecast of 38,614 persons. This information was presented to the SCEO on February
15, 2006 when the City officially requested a 20 year population allocation of 38,614 for planning
purposes. In 2006 the BoCC approved via Resolution 06-0438 a population allocation of 33,125
for Spokane Valley for planning purposes.
2.4.2 Land Capacity Analysis
The GMA does not require a Population and Land Capacity Element to be included in the
comprehensive plan. However, GMA does require that Land Use, Housing and Capital Facilities
Elements include population densities, building intensities and estimates of future population
growth. The GMA also requires a Land Capacity Analysis, or the theoretical holding capacity of
the designated Urban Growth Areas, which by definition includes cities. By assigning the
expected population growth to the results of the Land Capacity Analysis, the area required to
accommodate the population growth is shaped.
Countywide population forecasts are identified by the CWPPs, as one criterion for consideration
in developing a regional methodology or countywide population allocation. The countywide
growth target is based on the OFM growth management population forecast for Spokane County.
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within the existing city limits of each city. The rationale for this recommendation was based on
the situation regarding sanitary sewer throughout the entire Spokane region.
It is estimated that the Spokane County treatment plant will run out of capacity in 2009, and the
Liberty Lake Water & Sewer District treatment capability is currently at or near capacity. Permits
to expand the Spokane County and Liberty Lake plants from the Washington State Department of
Ecology and the Environmental Protection Agency are currently in doubt. Given the potential
constraint for both jurisdictions to provide this vital urban service, the Steering Committee
forwarded a recommendation to the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners to allocate
only the population that could be accommodated within existing city limits until such time as the
sanitary sewer issues are resolved.
2.4.3 Potential Annexation Areas
The purpose of this section is to identify the unincorporated areas within the existing Spokane
County UGA that are adiacent to the City of Spokane Valley. which would comprise potential
annexation areas for the City. Map 2.2 indicates potential annexation areas(PAAs)for the City of
Spokane Valley.
Spokane County adopted its first comprehensive plan developed under GMA in 2001. A
complete examination of urban services was required at the time the County established the
UGA. moreover, Spokane County was obligated to comply with the State Environmental Policy
Act. The County's plan included the designation of a regional UGA. which included the still
unincorporated area of Spokane Valley. The County utilized the SEPA/GMA integration process
to fulfill the environmental review requirements of the plan including the designated UGA.
When Liberty Lake incorporated in 2001 and Spokane Valley incorporated in 2003 much of the
"Valley UGA" was included as part of the newly created cities, but not all. In 2003 and again in
2006, Liberty Lake completed annexations totaling 975.69 acres of the County designated UGA.
These annexations resulted in a nearly 34 percent increase (from 4.5 square miles to just over 6
square miles) in land area for Liberty Lake.
As Table 2.1 indicates there are a number of unincorporated UGAs adjacent to Spokane Valley.
Several of these UGAs are only contiguous to Spokane Valley (south, southeast, and northeast)
and would be logical areas for future annexation to the City of Spokane Valley. Spokane County
and the metro cities of Spokane Valley, Spokane, Liberty Lake and Airway Heights have begun
the process of updating the regional UGA consistent with the county wide planning policies
fCWPPs). Through this process, the City of Spokane Valley will identify areas needed to
accommodate allocated population growth by re-evaluating land quantity analysis and urban
service delivery.
2.5 Land Use Designations
The land use designations in the SVCP
recognize the relationships between broad
patterns of land uses. The designations set
forth locational criteria for each specific
class of uses consistent with the long-term
objectives of the SVCP. These
designations provide the purpose and intent ., worts,,,worts,,, -. -
for specific zoning districts. The location of ' -
the comprehensive plan land use _ _ y ._ -
designations are shown on the _ _ , : - .
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2.5.1 Residential - �="
The demand for and development of single- - -
family housing is expected to continue for
the foreseeable future. Single-family development will occur as in-fill development of vacant or
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Support/Opposition to Development of Small Commercial Centers Close to Residential
Neighborhoods
Respondents' opinions (graph 100%
b:€:4.-;Ltv right) regarding the II n=396
development of small commercial 80%
centers close to residential
neighborhoods, were also sharply 60%
divided. Just under half of the
respondents (46%) were °
supportive of developing small 40/0 0 22%
commercial centers close to 21% 15%
residential neighborhoods. 20% o
0%
Strongly Somewhat Neutral Somewhat Strongly
oppose oppose support support
Priority Level: Stronger
Controls on Signs and 100%
Billboards in Spokane Valley
■n=398
Opinions regarding the priority 800/ —
City officials should place on
stronger sign and billboard
controls were very mixed. 60%
However, 67% of respondents 33% 34% 33%
indicated that Spokane Valley 40%
officials should place a medium
or high priority on stronger sign 20%
and billboard control and as
such, it is probable that the
majority of residents would be 0%
supportive of stronger billboard
control and sign regulations. Low priority Medium priority High priority
2.10.3 Results of"Unscientific" Survey
During the community meetings held on the comprehensive plan, city staff made available the
survey questions contained in the city's community survey. Meeting attendees were asked to
complete the survey and either return it before the end of the meeting, or to complete the survey
at home and mail it to the city. In many cases the responses to the questions were similar to the
responses of the formal survey conducted by Clearwater Research. These question numbers are
right of the survey itself. The following are the results of the"unscientific"survey:
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LUP-6.11 Provide an effective transition between the periphery of the City Center and
nearby lower density residential development.
Goal
LUG-7 Provide a balanced transportation network that accommodates public
transportation, high occupancy vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists,
automobiles and integrated parking.
Policies
LUP-7.1 Improve traffic circulation around and through the City Center by extending the
street network and creating smaller blocks.
LUP-7.2 Encourage pedestrian and bicycle circulation by providing public sidewalks,
street trees, street furniture and other amenities.
LUP-7.3 Require clear and safe pedestrian paths to enhance the pedestrian network.
LUP-7.4 Connect the main entry of buildings to public sidewalks by an identifiable
walkway.
LUP-7.5 Allow for on-street parking on the internal City Center street network.
LUP-7.6 Encourage transit use by improving pedestrian and bicycle linkages to the
existing and future transit system.
Office Goals & Policies
Goal
LUG-8 Create appropriate development standards for Office designated areas.
Policies
LUP-8.1 Allow commercial, residential and recreational uses in conjunction with permitted
uses in Office designated areas.
LUP-8.2 Integrate sidewalks, bike lanes, landscaping, and area lighting in office areas to
provide a safe and attractive working environment.
Mixed-use Goals & Policies
Goal
LUG-9 Encourage the development of Mixed-use areas that foster community
identity and are designed to support pedestrian, bicycle and regional
transit.
Policies
LUP-9.1 The characteristics of a Mixed-use area should include:
• Housing and employment densities to support regional transit service;
• Public transit connections;
• Safe, attractive transit stops and pedestrian and bicycle ways;
• Buildings that front on wide sidewalks with attractive landscaping, benches
and frequent bus stops;
• Multi-story buildings oriented to the street rather than parking lots; and
• Parking space located behind or to the side of buildings or in parking
structures.
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LUP-17.3 The City should continue coordinated planning efforts between Spokane County,
appropriate fire districts, school districts and water service providers to assure
managed growth in urban growth areas.
Potential Annexation Area Goals and Policies
Goal
LUG-18 Identify Potential Annexation Areas for the City of Spokane Valley that are
consistent with the Spokane County regional urban growth area boundary.
Policies
LUP-18.1 Within the existing urban growth area, identify potential annexation areas that are
contiguous to the city limits and not assigned to another city.
LUP-18.2 Coordinate with adjacent cities and Spokane County to review and update the
regional urban growth area boundary consistent with the Countywide Planning
Policies and RCW 36.70.
LUP-18.3 Propose changes to the regional urban growth area boundary necessary to
accommodate Spokane Valley's 20 year population allocation.
LUP-18.4 The City will not accept requests to annex unincorporated territory located
outside the designated urban growth area.
LUP-18.5 Pursue interlocal agreements with Spokane County that would provide for
collaborative joint planning within potential annexation areas.
LUP-18.6 Complete necessary capital facilities planning for any newly proposed urban
growth areas in accordance with the Countywide Planning Policies.
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• Basic (novice) or less confident adult cyclists may also use their bicycles for transportation
purposes, e.g., to get to the store or to visit friends, but prefer to avoid roads with fast busy
motor vehicle traffic unless there is ample roadway width to allow easy overtaking by faster
motor vehicles. Thus, basic riders are comfortable riding on a neighborhood street and shared
use paths and prefer designated facilities such as bike lanes or wide curb lanes on busier
streets.
• Children riding on their own or with their parents, may not travel as fast as their adult
counterparts but still require access to key destinations in their community, such as schools,
convenience stores, and recreational facilities. Residential streets with low motor vehicle
speeds, well-defined bike lanes or shared used paths can accommodate children without
encouraging them to ride in the travel lane of the busy roadways.
The following terms define different types of bicycle facilities8:
• Shared-use Path: Facilities on separated right-of-way and with minimal cross flow by motor,
vehicles. Minimum width of 6 feet. A bikeway physi-^-'‘ -:a :e .e.". -• - mar
tcaffic b race or barrier and either within the highway r' within-an
Shared-use paths may also be used by pedestrians, skaters,
wheelchair users,joggers and other non-motorized users.
• Bike Lanes: A portion of a roadway which has been designated by striping, signing and
pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists. Minimum of 5 feet with
an additional 8-inch stripe. Bicycle lanes improve conditions for cyclists of all abilities within a
given corridor and encourage increased bicycle use by providing a greater degree of comfort
and perceived safety for less skilled cyclists.
• Signed Shared Roadway: Signed lane allowing both vehicular traffic and bicycle traffic.
Minimum of 14 feet in width.
• Shared Roadway: Lane allowing both vehicular traffic and bicycle traffic. Outside or curb
lane minimum of 14 feet.
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Map 3.2 illustrates the Bike/Pedestrian System.
8 The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials(AASHTO)Guide for the Development of Bicycle
Facilities and the Washington State Department of Transportation(WSDOT)Bicycle Facilities Design Manual
I Adopted April 25, 2006(Updated 12 18 200704-07-2008)
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TP-9.9 Reduce obstructions and conflicts between bicycle/pedestrian facilities and vehicular
transportation routes.
TP-9.10 Develop street, pedestrian path and bike path standards that contribute to a system
of fully connected routes.
TP-9.11 Future planning should include an integrated Bicycle Master Plan that defines the
goals and design elements for bicycling facilities in the City.
TP-9.12 The design of intersections and interchanges shall accommodate bicyclists and
pedestrians in a manner that is safe, accessible and convenient.
TP-9.13 The City will work with CTR Program to provide incentive programs and develop
facilities to encourage employees to bicycle to work.
Transit Goals & Policies
Goal TG-10 Support the provision of a safe, efficient and cost-effective public transportation
system.
Goal TG-11 Encourage land uses that will support a high-capacity transportation system.
Policies
TP-11.1 Ensure that street standards, land uses and building placement support the facilities
and services needed along transit routes to make transit viable.
TP-11.2 Work with STA to ensure that transit shelters, bus benches and other amenities that
support transit use are provided in appropriate locations for users of the system.
TP-11.3 Support the continued planning and development of a high-capacity transit system.
TP-11.4 Work with STA in planning and developing bus pull-out bays on the far side of
intersections.
TP-11.5 Neighborhood businesses areas should be served by transit consistent with the
Transportation Element.
TP-11.6 Ensure the Appleway Boulevard right of way is the minimum width necessary to
accommodate future street and high capacity transit improvements.
Aviation Goals & Policies
Goal TG-12 Support the expansion of general aviation and freight uses at Felts Field in
accordance with the approved Airport Master Plan.
Policies
TP-12.1 Encourage the full development and utilization of airport properties at Felts Field.
TP-12.2 Encourage commercial, educational and logistical support industry in close proximity to
the airport.
Goal TG-13 Encourage land use and development compatible with airport uses and regulated
airspace.
Policies
TP-13.1 Enforce regulations protecting airspace from encroachment.
TP-13.2 Discourage incompatible land uses and residential densities adjacent to the airport.
Rail Goals & Policies
Goal TG-14 Support and encourage the continued viability of the passenger and freight rail
system in the region.
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Table 6.1 2000 H.U.D.Income Levels by Household Size
*Persons per Household 1 2 2.5e 3 4
Affordable Rent $762 $874 $883 $985 $1,093
Affordable House Prices"" $91,439 $104,821 $105.936 $118,202 $131,204
Median Income(100%of median) $38,100 $43,675 $46,463 S49,251 $54,668
Affordable House Payment"' $794 $910 $968 $1,026 $1,139
Affordable Rent $952 $1,092 $1,162 $1,231 $1,367
Affordable House Prices'"' $114,299 $131,026 $139,389 $147,752 $164,005
Upper Income(120%) $45,720 $52,410 $55,756 $59,101 S65,602
Affordable House Payment"' $952 $1,092 $1,162 $1,231 $1,367
Affordable Rent $1,143 $1,310 $1,394 $1,478 $1,640
Affordable House Prices"" $137,159 $157,231 $167,267 $177,303 $196.806
Source:2000 Census figures for Spokane County median family income and percentage calculation.
• Average Spokane County Household = 2.46 persons. Approximates the median for all households in the
county.
" Because of the way HUD calculates this income level, it is actually 76% of the median income rather than
80% although it is called 1.80.
"' An affordable housing payment is 25% of monthly income, P.I.T.I. Affordable rent and utilities is 30% of
monthly income.
""The affordable home price is calculated at three times the annual income.
Housing in the Spokane area is comparatively affordable, although the cost of housing
has shown significant increases recently. In 2000, the median single-family home in
Spokane County was $113,200, rising to $-1 191,600 in J -200the third quarter
of 2006: The average home price has also risen to $168,700, up 21.5% from the fourth
quarter of 200411.
Table 5.2 Washington Counties-Fourth Quarter 2005
Median Mortgage Monthly Median Housing Median
Price Rate Payment Family Affordability Household
Income Index(HAI) Income
Spokane $168,700 5.83% $638 $53,827 135.5 $42,001
Washington $275,700 5.83 $1,118 $69,130 96.0 $41,244`
Source:Washington Center for Real Estate Research, Estimates, Fourth Quarter 2005
OFM Estimate, October 2005
The Housing Affordability Index measures the ability of a middle income family to carry
the mortgage payments on a median price home. When the index is 100, there is a
balance between the family's ability to pay and the cost. Higher indexes indicate housing
is more affordable. All loans are assumed to be 30 year loans. It is assumed 25% of
income can be used for principal and interest payments. Figure 5.4 compares housing
affordability in Spokane County with the State of Washington for each quarter, beginning
with the second quarter of 2002.
" Washington Center for Real Estate Research,4et Quarter 2005.
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City of Spokane Vallbr comprehensive Plan
Figure 5.4 Housing Affordability Index Trends
2002-2005
250 -
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100 Washington
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2002-2006
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Rents in Spokane County also compare very favorably with the State of Washington as
a whole, as shown on Table 5.3.
Table 5.3. Spokane Apartment Market Statistics
September 2^662007
Market(County) Average Average Average, Number of Number Vacancy
Size Rent Rent-Aar+ Units 2007 Vacant Rate
September 200-4
2007
Spokane County 82-7-835 sq. S -579 $55-9 2356 ; 139%
ft.
Washington n/a S_ 611 $769 212-,482229.014 1-1;x-7110.646 v.-34_6%
Source: Washington Apartment Market,September 2005 Update,Washington Center for Real Estate Research
Figure 5.5 provides a comparison of rents for different size units in Spokane County and
Spokane Valley based on the survey of 50% or 100% of multi-family complexes with ten
or more units constructed after 1963. It does not include rent subsidized units.
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2004 employment data in the Spokane MSA in comparison with the state of Washington. During
2005, Spokane County ranked fourth in the State in job growth, registering a 2.2% increase in
employment with 4,600 new jobs.'
Figure 7.1 summarizes the annual average Non-agricultural wage and salary employment for
Spokane County.
1 Table 7.1 2005Employment SpokaneMSA
Spokane, Spokane,WA Washington
Washington,
December (Avg:Selected+ December 2005) (Avg:Selected+3
2005 3 Prior qtrs) Prior qtrs)
Total Employment :-_•".l ' 219616 1.987986203.88+ 27691-;5202.747,856 2620 532.673.868
Net Job Flows -29-2.525 41.237 -6-1;083-71,886 4-249014 793
Job Creation 11.87511.591 10,71611,063 441,E66142,003 4504;8156,159
New Hires 3-7754739.390 354€037.942 463781479.4782 46844487,9942
Separations 46780847.873 40,2-S1-42,017 640,-760637.993 542 2-4 0561.386
Turnover 44.7-011.6% 4-0,6010.9% 44,011.40% 110-210,50%
Avg Monthly $2465.092.977.00 $2,824.72 896.755 $.601:90-3.633.00 $37456,2-53.525.75
Earnings
Avg New Hire $1-,851•:80 $1,772.751.925.75 S-2- 4 GO2.354.00 $2,212.002,342.00
Earnings 1.821.00
Source: Workforce Explorer.
NOTE: QWI counts jobs and does not include the self-employed.
Table 7.2 shows December —2006 Spokane MSA Employment statistics by industry
category. Employment figures include the self-employed.
Table 7.2 Nonagricultural Waoe and Salary Employment In 1
the Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area(Spokane County)
(in thousands)
Rio
"NAICS INDUSTRY TITLE(numbers in thousands) Dec- Change
06 from Dec
-05
TOTAL NONFARM 1/ 219.8 9.1
TOTAL PRIVATE 184 5 8.8
GOODS PRODUCING 32.4 2 4
NATURAL RESOURCES and CONSTRUCTION 13.8 1 +
MANUFACTURING 18.6 0.8
Durable Goods 14.1 0.8
Computer and Electronic Product Mfg 2211 0000
SERVICES PROVIDING 187.4 63
TRADE.TRANSPORTATION.and UTILITIES 45.7 1.8 _
Wholesale Trade 10.7 0.3
Retail Trade 28.1 1.0
Food and Beverage Stores 4.7 0.3
General Merchandise Stores 5_5 I 0_2
1
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Table 7 2 Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment in
the Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area(Spokane County)
fin thousands)
- T
Transportation,Warehousing,and Utilities 6.9 0.5
INFORMATION 3_0 0 0
FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 13.8 0055
Finance and Insurance 10.7 0.55
PROFESSIONAL and BUSINESS SERVICES 24.3 2 3
Management of Companies and Enterprises 2.8 0 1
EDUCATION and HEALTH SERVICES 35.6 1 0
Health and Social Assistance 29.2 -0 1
Ambulatory Health Care Services 11.8 03
Hospitals L.4 0_2
LEISURE and HOSPITALITY 20A 0_5
Food Services and Drinking Places 14.9 0_6
OTHER SERVICES 9.3 03
GOVERNMENT 35.3 03
Federal Government 4_6 -0.1
Total State Government 11.2 0 2
State Government Educational Services 6611 0 1
Total Local Government 19.5 0.2
Local Government Educational Services 11.6 0.1
Workers in Labor/Management Disputes 000 _ 0000
11 Excludes proprietors,self-employed,members of armed forces.and private
household employees.
'Prepared by the Labor Market and Economic Analysis branch using a Quarterly
Benchmark process.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Figure 7.1- summarizes the aaauaf-average--takes-agFiGu raf-wage-and-salary-employme -fsr
Spokane-C-owaty-
The Spokane MSA has experienced a significant reduction in unemployment during the last year,
as indicated in Figure 7.2. This rate compares favorably with the Washington average, and
represents a decline from 6.7% registered during December 2003.
Figure 7.1. Non-Farm Employment Trends
Spokane MSA(Spokane County)
Nonfarm Industry Employment,Numbers in Thousands
772.0 -
217.0 -
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212.0 -
207.0 - - - -•
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Jan Feb Met Apr May Jun Jul Aua Sep Oct Nov Dec
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--IN€O A-T4O@N 27800 2,900 3400 0:
FINANCIAL-ACT4VITIES 11,900 12400 4-2900 1.1% 0,44,
-PROF-€SS40N and- ES,S
I S€-RNACES I$,900 23,400 26,100 4.4% 2.2%
EDUCATION a
SE-RV IGE--S 34,700 347900 37400 1.9% 4,5%
-LE4SU-RE---an 1 00 4-9400 207300 0.4% 1.2%
-OTHER-SE-RVIC S 87600 9,440 4-04-00 1.8% 1.1%
GOVERNMENT 33400 357100 37,200 0:8% 1.2%
Federal-GovecRe t 47600 4,700 47890 04% 04%
State&Local-Government-ether 4-07500 0 4-1,500 078% 4,144
•- __• ___ _. _ ..._. 46;,400 1-7,300 18,600 1.1% 4-5-%
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:34ver-nment 2400 2 200 2400 04844 04%
2002
Table 7 3 Employment Forecast
Av❑, Avg
Annual Annual
Growth Growth
Rate Rate
Est_Emp. Est.Emp. Est.Emp 2004- 2009-
2004 2009 2014 2009 2014
Agriculture Forestru&Minin. 704 706 676 2.0% -0.5%
Construction 11.382 12.570 12.590 1.4% -0.2%
Manufacturing.food 1.410 1 410 1,413 1.3% -0.2%
Manufacturing Durable Goods 13.043 13.781 13.965 1.4% -0.1%
Wholesale - 9,845 10.287 10.825 0.3% 0.9%
Retail 24,775 26,581 27,404 1.1% 0.9%
Transporation,Warehousing&
Utilities 4,885 5.378 5.804 1.0% 0.6%
Information 2,759 2.849 2.968 2.3% 1.2%
Professional&Business Svcs 33.222 38.776 42 165 3.2% 0.9%
Education&Health Services 49.997 54.485 58.373 2.0% 1.4%
Leisure&Hospitality 18.350 19.824 20.978 1.7% 1.2%
Other Services 10.743 11.171 11.543 2.1% 0.5%
Government 16,728 17 136 17,780 0.4% 0.6%
Total 197,842 21 4 954 226,483 1.7% 1.1%
Source: Workforce Explorer
Table 7.4 estimates the type of employment by job classes within Spokane Valley in 2000.
Table 7.4 Occupations of the City of Spokane Valley Area Residents, 2000 Census
Percent Employment by Category within Spokane Valley Spokane County State
Valley
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Management,Professional and Related Occupations 28.8 33.0 35.6
Service Occupations 15.5 16.9 14.9
in Sales and Office Occupations 30.3 28.4 25.9
Farming,Fishing and Forestry Occupations 0.3 0.4 1.6
Construction,Extraction,and Maintenance Occupations 9.7 8.6 9.4
Production,Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 15.3 12.7 12.7
Government Workers(local,state or federal) 12.3 15.7 16.5
Source: A Demographic and Economic Analysis for the City of Spokane Valley,
Dr. Grant Forsyth, Eastern Washington University, 2003
Taxable sales withinCurrently the City of Spokane Valley has registered 5,867 businesrrs;
va idating-these-registcatiehs-with sales taxes--feted—By business category is shown on Table
7.5 and Figure 7.3 A-surflr a -of-the sales4ax-c-olleot &foc2695-is-shown-in-Table-7 5-
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t wn
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Gontractipg
Marlu#aoturiag Sales-of-Products-by-Category
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#-of
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107
1,6724 9
Taxable
Sates
44
1,132,388 0.0
6
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12795,71053,1,277 8 0.14%
4 9,944
334 9079887827 5.03%
tinieatioR&1
tilitics 226 38,0207542 2-40%
4-00-47-643
Wholesale 763 9 5,57-%
1,108,766, 64-33
Retail-Trade 1,769 994 94
Fi anseltesuraaee/Real Estate 266 377-623484 2.08%
2487298,17 13.73
Services 1,797 8 °
Goverarnerit 6 227,372 0,044
4-,807,983`, 440:00
Tetal __ 8 4-22 ---%
Source: Spokane Valley Finance Department
F-ig X7,3-SaIes-Ta ntributl -for-Aggregated-Gatagories
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2005 Taxable Sales by Business Category
a Unknow n
0 Retail Auto/Gas
14% -- 0% ❑Contracting
21%
5%- ❑Agriculture&Mining
0 Retail
2% _ 0 Manufacturing
f 10% •Transportation/Communications/Utilities
..40 110 :44 Vagfail_
14%
0 Wholesale
' 0% •Government
0%
■Retail Gen Merchandise
6% 5% 21%
2%- ❑Finance/hsurancelReal Estate
a Other Msc Retail
0 Services
Figure 7.3 2006 Sales of Product by Category
❑Not Classified
62% ❑Other
O Contracting
0 Manufacturing
.�� �. 1 0 Transportation/Communications/Utilities
6% - [JO i - .
` I 2% 0 Wholesale
3% ° 13% •Retail Trade
4% 10% 0%
■Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
❑Services
0 Government
Figure 7.4 and Table 7.6 illustrate the sales tax contribution for aggregated categories for the
same period.
Tabte 7.6 City of Spokane-Valley
Sa le4ax-by-B a s i ne6s-Gam Gfy
005-tc�-�J3442005
'flea-s-Gat e 8��� Sales-Tax °ro
Bas+
Urtk�a 9 34;$32 0;249411 25%
Retail te'6,as 4S4 3,157,211 22.91%�
{}t 1,354 4,077,9772
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Agfiotiltuce-&-kilifling 4-8 10,349 0:089i-
Retail 54-8 2,964,946 21.51°L
Manufacturing 2 713,112 5.17%
- - --- ._ 'e• __••••- -- •e• - ui-ties 1-7-7 140,873 1.02%•
Wholesale 583 746424 54-1-9,4
Government 5 1,145 0-04°'•
se 4-8 2,125,281 1-6:42%
r-Este 1-94 215,983 1.57%
i 658 727,41.6 6:2419
Symms 1,393 41-8687200 4-3 9,
Total �- 9 _ 13,783,649 100.00°.
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Table 7.6 City of Spokane Valley 1
Sale Tax by Business Category I
1/1/2006 to 12/31/2006
Business Category NAICS Number of Sales Tax %
Code Businesses
Not Classified 0 67 65.402 0.390
Retail Auto/Gas 447 197 3,312,114 19.79%
Contracting 23 1,871 1,589,779 9.50%
Agriculture&Mining 11-21 26 19,214 0.11%
Retail 44 710 3,820,919 22.83%
Manufacturing 31 383 618.423 3.69%
Transportation/Communications/Utilities 48-51 276 446,561 2.67% ;
Wholesale 42 902 1,044,660 6.24%
Government 92 8 1.440 0.01%
Retail General Merchandise 45 18 2,279.416 13.62%
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate 52-53 300 344.376 2.06%
Miscellaneous/Non-store retail Retail 45 1.019 977,476 5.84%
Services _ 54-31 1,994 2.218.202 . 13.25%
Total - 7.791 16.737,982 100.00%
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Source: Spokane Valley Finance Department
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Figure 7.4 2005 Taxable Sales by Business Category
Unknow n
Services 0%
14% 0�8 Retail Auto/Gas
23%
Other Misc Retail
Fina ncelhs urance/ 5%Real Estate `
2%
- a, ,n Contracting
Merchandise 8%
15% \ Agriculture&Mining
Government 0%
0%
Retail
Wholesale • 22%
5% Manufacturing
Transportation/ 5%
Communications/
Utilities
1%
Figure 7.4 2006 Sales Tax by Business Category
Services
13%
Other Misc Retail
6% Unknow n Retail Auto/Gas
0%0
20%
Finance/Insurance
Real Estate _■111111rt_
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Contracting
Retail Gen Merchandise — 9%
14%
Retail " Agriculture & Mining
Government 23% 0%
0% Manufacturing
4%
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6% Communications/Utilities
3%
2005--Sale - ^: 'e- •• e= -•• - • • •::•: :---- •-•-tes--by 24.2%-as-shown
Comparison of gross taxable sales is illustrated in Figure 7.5
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Figure 7.5 2005 Sales Tax Collections (in $000s)
$1
•2005 Collections
$12,z
•2005 Budget
0
$0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000
Figure 7.5 City of Spokane Valley Gross Taxable Sales
2,000,000,000
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1,000,000,000
500,000,000_r---- r"--
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2004 1,634,650,000
2005 1,807,983,000
2006 1,981,786,000
Source: Spokane Valley Finance Department
Property taxes are part of the cost of doing business. The 2005 Property taxes in Spokane Valley
include County, City, Library Bond, State School, Fire District and local school taxes, as
illustrated in Table 7.7.,for individual Tax Code Areas (TCA)
Table 7.7 2007 Property Tax Rates within Spokane Valley per$1,000 valuation
Levy Rate TCA 140 TCA 141 TCA 144 TCA 145 TCA 146 TCA 148
County 1.36107784 _ _ _ - ..
City of Spokane Valley 1.63107157 _ , - _ _ _ -
State School 2.19378142 _ __ _ _ _
Library 0.50000000 _ _ _ -
Subtotal 5.68593083` `5.68593083 5.68593083 _5.68593083 5.68593083_ 5.68593083 5.68593083,
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SD 081 Spokane 4 73943911 4.73943911 4.73943911 _ _ _ -
_SD 356 Central Valley 4.54983214_ — 4.54983214 4.54983214
SD 361 Eas V-Ile 4.54457.708 _ 4.54457708 _
SD West Valle 7.19840000 7.1369=525
Fire 01 Spokane
Valle 2.7250776• 2.72507769 2.72507769 2.72507769 2.72507769
^Fire/EMS 08 Moran 1.80078898 1 80078898 1 80078898
Total 13.15044763 12.22615892 12.96084066 12.03655195 12.95558560 1 15.54799377
Source: Spokane County Assessor
A significant indicator of economic vitality is construction activity. Figure 7.4 summarizes levels of
construction activity since incorporation.
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Chapter 8 — Natural
Environment
City of Spokane Valb ,omprehensive Plan
NEP-12.3 Encourage the use and preservation of native plants in residential and
nonresidential landscaping.
NEP-12.4 Foster the protection of wildlife corridors in publicly owned open space
where appropriate. These areas should use native plants that support
native species of birds and animals where appropriate.
NEP-12.5 Encourage informational and educational programs and activities
dealing with the protection of wildlife.
NEP-12.6 Land use regulations and decisions will consider density transfers,
bonus density, nature area preservation or other innovative
mechanisms to retain fish and wildlife habitat areas.
NEP-12.7 Development proposals and their design shall consider the retention
and maintenance of critical fish and wildlife habitat areas and will
provide buffers to protect corridors and water habitats.
NEP-12.8 Coordinate with Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife in
planning and management of fish and wildlife habitat resources.
Flood Areas
Goal
NEG-13 Work to identify watershed characteristics that affect frequently
flooded areas.
Goal
NEG-14 Assist in the management of frequently flooded areas to enhance
environmental quality and to minimize the risks to life and
property.
Policies
NEP-14.1 Frequently flooded areas and marshes should be used as forest,
wildlife habitat, open space, recreation and other appropriate uses
whenever practical.
NEP-14.2 Require the maintenance, protection or restoration of natural drainage
systems and
NEP 14.3 Uuse bioengineering techniques, , rather than-hared
engineering-sereo structural solutions where possible. to-stabilize
the-floodway.
NEP-14.43Development should meet the objectives and requirements of the
National Flood Insurance Program for reducing floods hazards and•minimizing flood losses -: e--- -• - •= -• • -- - ==••= within a
100-year floodplain_er as #w ---
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Geologically Hazardous Areas
Goal
NEG-15 Development should be discouraged in geologically hazardous
areas unless it can be demonstrated that a hazard area can be
developed consistent with public health and safety.
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Chapter9 - Parks ,
Recreation , and the Arts
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City of Spokane Vale., comprehensive Plan
neighborhood park, there are no specific criteria to guide development of facilities. Given their size,
they are typically not intended to be used for programmed activities.
9.2.2 Neighborhood Parks
Neighborhood parks remain the basic unit of the
park system and serve as the recreational and
social focus of the neighborhood. They should be
developed for both active and passive recreation
activities geared specifically for those living within
the service area. Accommodating a wide variety
of age and user groups, including children, adults, — '.� �! ,: .,
elderly, and special needs populations is ■.,r -ritr 1 --
important. Creating a sense of place by bringing , .
together the unique character of the site with that
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of the neighborhood is vital to a successful
design.
A neighborhood park should be centrally located 1,11:
within its service area, which encompasses a one- •
quarter to one-half mile radius uninterrupted by major streets or other physical barriers. A person's
propensity to use a neighborhood park is greatly reduced if they perceive it to be difficult to access or
not within a reasonable walking distance. Frequently neighborhood parks are developed adjacent to
elementary schools.
Generally,-five-ass-is-aesepted-as-t#e- }immm- zeof a-neighborhood park necessary to provide
# recreation activities. Seven to ten acres is co7)r. ;dcred optimal. neighborhood
parks are small in size ranging from three to seven acres. Ease of access from the surrounding
neighborhood, central location, and linkage to greenways are key concerns when selecting a site.
Development of a neighborhood park should seek to achieve a balance between active and passive
park uses. Potential active recreation facilities includes play structures, court games, informal playfield
or open space, tennis courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe area, ice skating area, and wading pool and
activity room. As a general rule, active recreation facilities should consume approximately 50% of the
parks area leaving the remaining 50% for passive recreation areas.
Neighborhood parks typically include the following facilities:
• Accessible play equipment meeting appropriate standards for children five and under, and
children older than five years of age;
• Picnic areas with tables, cook grills, shelters, drinking fountains, and trash receptacles;
• Multi purpose courts for basketball and volleyball
or lighted tennis courts; z
• Level, open play area for athletic team practice or .
•
"pick-up" games;
• Landscaping for beautification of the site and to
provide some perimeter screening of the facility; . t,_ •.,...,,,Li
• Security lighting and an internal trail system that ''
is linked to adjacent sidewalks. ;- 1 �"-
9.2.3 School-Park
( j
By combining the resources of two public agencies - -
(school district and city), the School-Park classification
allows for expanding recreational, social, and education
opportunities available to the community in an efficient
and cost effective manner. Depending on its size, one
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school-park site may serve in a number of capacities, such as a neighborhood park, youth athletic
fields, and a school. The important outcome in the joint-use relationship is that both the school district
and the city's park system benefit from shared use of facilities and land area.
The optimum size of a school-park is dependent upon its intended use. The size criteria established for
neighborhood and community park classifications should be used as appropriate. The school lands,
including the building and special use facilities, should not be considered in the level of service (LOS).
Establishing a clearly defined joint-use agreement between the school district and city is critical to
making school-park relationships workable. This is particularly important with respect to acquisition,
development, maintenance, liability, use, and programming of facilities.
9.2.4 Community Parks
Community parks are larger in size and serve a broader purpose than neighborhood parks. Their focus
is on meeting the recreation needs of several neighborhoods or large sections of the community. They
allow for group activities and offer other recreational opportunities that either is not feasible or not
desirable at the neighborhood park level.
A community park will serve two or more neighborhoods. The service area can range from a one-half
mile to three- two mile radius depending on population densities and other factors. Community parks
should be served by arterial or major collector streets and be easily accessible from the entire service
area by way of interconnecting trails. Community parks should accommodate both passive and active
recreation activities. Incorporation of natural features such as lakes, ponds, rivers or other natural
resource features is highly desirable. Land within 100 year flood plains should not be used for siting
recreation facilities, but should rather be used for passive recreation areas.
Community parks are typically developed for both active and passive recreation uses. Although active
recreation facilities are intended to be used in an informal and unstructured manner, reserved and
programmed use is compatible and acceptable. However, community parks are not normally intended
to be used exclusively for programmed adult athletic use and tournaments.
Potential active recreation facilities include:
• Lighted competitive athletic facilities such as soccer, softball, tennis, baseball and basketball;
• Multipurpose trails for walking,jogging,exercise, and transportation;
• Recreation center, swimming pools, or group meeting facilities;
• Support facilities such as an internal road system, lighted parking areas, rest rooms,
concessions, and security lighting;
• Landscaping for beautification of the facilities and perimeter landscaping to screen the facility or
activities.
9.2.5 Regional or Large Urban Parks
Regional or large urban parks serve a broader purpose than community parks and are used when
community and neighborhood parks are not adequate to serve the needs of the community. The focus
of regional parks is on meeting community-based recreation needs, as well as preserving unique
landscapes and open spaces.
Due to the size and intensity of recreation activities, regional parks should be located with immediate
access to an arterial street. Regional parks should not be located in residential areas given the
potential impact from traffic, light, glare and noise. A regional park should be centrally located within
the proposed service area, to the extent possible. Typically, regional parks are a minimum of 50 acres
in size,with-7-5-Gr-scioce-aGr-ea-Gansidefe4-afatimal.
In addition to neighborhood and community park facilities, new regional parks should include some or
all of the following:
• Lakes, forests, and nature environment education facilities;
• Multipurpose trails;
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• Historic/Cultural/Social Sites - unique local resources offering historical, educational, and
cultural opportunities. Examples include historic downtown areas, performing arts parks,
arboretums, ornamental gardens, performing arts facilities, indoor theaters, churches, public
buildings and amphitheaters.
• Recreation Facilities - specialized or single purpose facilities. Examples include community
centers, senior centers, community theaters, hockey arenas, marinas, golf courses, and aquatic
parks. Frequently community buildings are located in a neighborhood or community park.
• Outdoor Recreation Facilities - Examples include tennis centers, softball complexes, and
sports stadiums.
Facility space requirements are the primary determinant of site size. For example, a golf course may
require 150 acres to accommodate all the necessary facilities and parking, whereas a community
center with parking may fit on 10 to 15 acres. Special use facilities should be strategically located
rather than serving well-defined neighborhoods or areas. The site should be located so that it is
accessible from arterials or collector streets. Locating a special use facility is variable depending on the
type of facility.
9.3 Parks Future Needs Assessment
9.3.1 Existing Conditions
GMA (36.70A.070) requires jurisdictions to estimate parks and recreation demand for a minimum of a
ten year period. In order to predict or estimate park and recreation demand in the future, an analysis of
existing park and recreation demand is the first step. As of June 1, 2005, Spokane Valley had a total of
163.45 acres of parks. The City's official April 1, 2005 population as estimated by the Washington
State Office of Financial Management (OFM) was 85,010. This re Lilts resulted in ac-exist parks
level of service (LOS) of 1.92 acres of city parks per 1,000 residents. which is the adopted level of
service for parks. The City's 2007 OFM estimate is 88.280. In 2007 the City purchased 8.3 acres of
land in the Greenacres area for a future neighborhood park. The addition of the new park land in
Greenacres enables the City to maintain the established level of service for parks. Map 9.1 identifies
existing parks and recreation facilities within the City of Spokane Valley
A community-wide survey conducted in March and April of 2004 included a number of questions related
to parks and recreation services. Eighty percent of respondents indicated that they considered parks in
Spokane Valley to be good, very good or excellent. Approximately 56 percent of the respondents
indicated that building more parks should be either a medium or high priority. The following table
provides a summary of existing city park and recreation facilities:
Table--9A
Existing-Parks-and-Reereation-Pa4lt4es
Table 9.1 Existing Parks and Recreation Facilities
Type Park Developed Acreage Undeveloped Acreage Total Acreage
Neighborhood Parks
Balfour 2.86 0 2.86
Brown's 8.03 0 8.03
Castle 0 2.71 2.71
Edgecliff 4.74 0 4.74
)Greenacres Neighborhood Park 8 3 83
Terrace View 9.24 0 9.24
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Table 9.1 Existing Parks and Recreation Facilities
Type Park Developed Acreage Undeveloped Acreage Total Acreage
TOTAL NEIGHBORHOOD 24.87
11.01 35.88
Community Parks
Valley Mission 21.91 0 21.91
TOTAL COMMUNITY 21.91 0 21.91
Large Urban Parks
Mirabeau Point 45.01 0 45.01
TOTAL LARGE URBAN 45.01 0 45.01
Special Use Areas
Park Road Pool 2.00 2.00
Sullivan Park 16.07 16.07
Valley Senior Center 2.09 2.09
TOTAL SPECIAL USE 20.16 20.16
Undeveloped Park Land
CenterPlace 10.50
Myrtle Point 31.07
Valley Mission-South 7.22
TOTAL UNDEVELOPED 48.79
CITY TOTALS 111.95 61:50
_§.9j1 171.75
There are also a number of non-city parks and open spaces either in or adjacent to the City of
Spokane Valley that are utilized by city residents and are summarized in the following table.
Table 9.2
Non-City-P-acks-ate se
Table 9.2 Non-City Parks and Open Space
Developed Acreage Undeveloped Acreage Total Acreage
Centennial Trail 113.48 11 x.48
Plante's Ferry 88 2.7 90.7
Dishman Hills Natural Area 226.5 226.5
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DNR Open Space
• Green Acres
• Mirabeau Point
• Pasadena Park
TOTAL 260.94 260.94
TOTAL 201.48 490.14 691.62
9.3.2 Estimated Population Growth
A regional methodology for estimating future population growth was adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners (BoCC) based on a recommendation of the Steering Committee of Elected Officials
(SCEO). Spokane Valley prepared a land capacity analysis of the city and surrounding UGAs based on
the above regional methodology. The original analysis included the Alcott Joint Planning Area, which
has been deleted from the information below. The results of this analysis were presented to the SCEO
on June 24 and July 29, 2004 requesting a population allocation for planning purposes.
Spokane Valley proposed a population allocation of 20,666 to the SCEO based on the regional land
capacity methodology. This request was proposed as an Interim" request based on the
land/population capacity within the existing corporate boundaries of Spokane Valley. The reason for
this request was based on the significant issues related to waste water treatment capacity. Once the
waste water issues have been resolved, Spokane Valley will prepare a revision to the population
allocation and present this information to the SCEO. The Spokane County Board of County
Commissioners approved this population allocation in November 2004. In 2006 the BoCC approved via
Resolution 06-0438 a population allocation of 33,125 for Spokane Valley for planning purposes. The
following table summarizes estimated population growth and the impact on parks and recreation
facilities.
T-able-93
F re-P-ark-&--Recceat#ae-Demand
Table 9.3 Future Park&Recreation Demand
Total Population Existing Level of Service
2006 5 Population Additional Acreage Needed at
Population Allocation Year 2025 (163.45 acre/85) Current LOS)
87.000 33,125 120.125 1.92 acres/1,000 58.89 acres
As indicated in Section 9.3.1 above, the city currently has 46345- 171.75 acres of parks. To maintain
the existing LOS, the city would need to add approximately 39.45- 58.89 acres of parks by the year
2025.
9.4 The Arts
Arts and culture are essential for continuing the growth and development of Spokane Valley's citizens,
economy and quality of life. Spokane Valley should strive to become more than a marketplace. It
should become a dynamic place where both citizens and visitors can experience a quality environment
that includes the Arts.
Neighborhoods and business districts should enhance their vibrancy and distinctive sense of place.
These areas should offer a wide variety of cultural choices and opportunities for social interaction and
self-expression.
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