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Spokane Valley Planning Commission Agenda
City Hall Council Chambers, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
August 14, 2014 6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 10, 2014
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject that is not on the agenda.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
• Study Session — Batch Code Text Amendments
X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
XI. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: August 14,2014
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business
❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin.report ❑ pending legislation
FILE NUMBER: CTA-2014-0004
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Study session—Batch Amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: City-initiated Code Text Amendment to Spokane Valley Municipal
Code (SVMC) Appendix A changing the Recreational Facility definition; SVMC 19.40.010, 19.60.010,
19.70.010, and 19.70.020 removing screening requirement for community facilities and public utilities;
SVMC 19.60.010 removing the shared access requirement for new development; SVMC 19.120.050
permitting limited medical and dental clinic use in the MF-1 and MF-2 zones; SVMC 19.40.130
modifying development standards for Manufactured Home Parks; SVMC 22.50.020 modifying the
vehicle parking requirements; SVMC 22.50.040 modifying bicycle parking requirements; SVMC
22.50.030 modifying the off-street loading requirements; SVMC Table 22.50-2 modifying the table
layout and specific activity parking requirements; SVMC 19.60.040, 19.60.060, 19.60.070, 19.60.080,
19.70.010 modifying outdoor storage requirements
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106; SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040
PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: None.
BACKGROUND: The proposed amendment is a batch of amendments to several areas in the SVMC.
The amendments have been developed by the Community Development Department in response to issues
that have arisen through the development review process and in response to direction received from City
Council. The amendments are being taken through the code amendment process as a batch of
amendments. This is being done in an effort to compress the time required for environmental review and
noticing periods and to maximize staff effort. Draft amendment language has been included as
attachments B -I.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: No action recommended at this time. The Planning
Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed amendment on August 28,2014.
STAFF CONTACT:
Martin Palaniuk,Planner& Christina Janssen,Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-2014-0003
B. Appendix A—Gun Ranges
C. Community Facilities Screening& Shared Access
D. Medical Office in MF-1 &MF-2
E. Manufactured Home Parks
CTA-2014-0003 RPCA for Study Session
F. Off-street Loading&Parking
G. Loading Spaces&Bicycle Parking
H. Parking Matrix
I. Outdoor Storage
CTA-2014-0003 RPCA for Study Session
ATTACHMENT A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
SjOkane
Valley` STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
CTA-2014-0003
STAFF REPORT DATE: July 31, 2014
HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: August 28, 2014, 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: City initiated text amendments proposing to amend Spokane Valley
Municipal Code (SVMC) Titles 19, 22 and Appendix A as follows: change the Recreational
Facility definition, remove screening requirement for community facilities and public utilities,
delete shared access requirement, allow limited medical and dental clinic uses in the MF-1 and
MF-2 zones with conditions, modify manufactured home park standards, modify outdoor storage
requirements, modify bicycle parking requirements, modify the off-street loading requirements,
and modify the required parking standards.
PROPONENT: City of Spokane Valley Community Development Department, 11707 E Sprague Ave,
Suite 106, Spokane Valley,WA 99206
APPROVAL CRITERIA: Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC)
Title 17 General Provisions.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Division recommends the Planning Commission
approve the proposed amendments as put forth.
STAFF PLANNER: Martin Palaniuk,Planner,Community Development Department
Christina Janssen,Planner,Community Development Department
REVIEWED BY:Lori Barlow,AICP, Senior Planner, Community Development Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Proposed text amendment to SVMC Title 19,22,and Appendix A
A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1. APPLICATION PROCESSING: SVMC Chapter 17.80, Permit Processing Procedures. The
following summarizes application procedures for the proposal.
Process Date
Pre-Application Meeting: N/A
Application Submitted: N/A
Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-2014-0003
Process Date
Determination of Completeness: N/A
SEPA Determination: To be completed on 8/22/14
Published Notice of Public Hearing: Scheduled for 8/8/14&
8/15/14
Sent Notice of Public Hearing to staff/agencies: Scheduled for 8/14/14
2. PROPOSAL BACKGROUND:
The proposal is to modify a number of areas of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code that have
been identified as containing errors or omissions. Many of the amendments address problems
that have been identified through the project review process or are necessary to provide
consistency throughout the code. The proposed modifications are to Spokane Valley Municipal
Code (SVMC)Titles 19,22 and Appendix A as follows:
Appendix A(Definitions): Update the definition of Recreational Facility to specify indoor gun
ranges among the examples.
SVMC 19.40.010(G), 19.60.010(M), 19.70.010(7), 19.70.020(6): Remove development
regulations related to landscaping, signage and lighting for community facilities and public utility
distribution facilities.
SVMC 19.60.010(H): Remove the requirement for shared access with adjacent properties for
commercial development.
SVMC 19.120.050: Amend Permitted Use Matrix to allow medical/dental clinics in the MF-1 &
MF-2 zones with conditions and remove the requirement for automobile repair to be located
within enclosed structures in the Corridor Mixed Use and Community Commercial zones.
SVMC 19.40.130: Increase the allowable density for manufactured home parks,provide for
common open space within manufactured home parks, and add a table for setback requirements.
SVMC 22.50.020: Administrative corrections for clarity. Allow the Director to reduce the
number of required parking spaces when the applicant can demonstrate a need and to determine
the number of spaces if a use is not specified in the Required Parking Space table.
SVMC 22.50.030: Amend off street loading requirements to allow more flexibility for locating
loading spaces,remove landscaping requirements and add a table for loading space dimension.
SVMC 22.50.040: Amend the bicycle parking regulations including number,location, and size of
required bike racks.
SVMC Table 22.50-2: Reformat the Required Parking Space table consistent with the recently
updated permitted uses matrix and remove the NAICS code references. Modify the number of
required parking spaces for several uses based on an assessment of other local jurisdiction
parking requirements.
Chapter 19.60: Update the outdoor storage requirements including location and landscape
screening requirements.
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B. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT
AMENDMENT
1. Compliance with Title 17(General Provisions) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code
a. Findings:
SVMC 17.80.150(F)Municipal Code Text Amendment Approval Criteria
i. The City may approve Municipal Code Text amendment,if it finds that
(1) The proposed text amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan;
Staff Analysis: The proposed amendments are consistent with the applicable goals
and policies of the Comprehensive Plan for periodically evaluating and revising the
City's development standards and maintaining a flexible regulatory environment.
Relevant Comprehensive Plan goals and policies are shown below:
Land Use Policy-1.3 Review and revise as necessary, existing land use regulations to
provide for innovation and flexibility in the design of new residential developments,
accessory dwelling units and in-fill development.
Land Use Policy-2.4 Residential development should be designed to provide privacy
and common open space. Open space areas shall be proportionate to the size of the
residential development.
Land Use Policy-8.3: Allow office uses in high density residential zones to provide
some of the service needs generated from multifamily development.
Land Use Policy-11.3: Provide appropriate buffering,landscaping and other
development standards for industrial areas.
Economic Goal EDG-7: Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility,
consistency,predictability and clear direction.
Economic Policy EDP-7.1: Evaluate,monitor and improve development standards to
promote compatibility between adjacent land uses; and update permitting processes
to ensure that they are equitable,cost-effective,and expeditious.
Economic Policy EDP-7.2: Review development regulations periodically to ensure
clarity,consistency and predictability.
(2) The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety,
welfare,and protection of the environment;
Staff Analysis: The amendment bears substantial relation to public health, safety,
welfare and protection of the environment as described in the following discussion:.
The change to the Recreational Facility definition prevents an outdoor range from
occurring in densely populated commercial zones where they are incompatible. The
City could not prevent an outdoor range from occurring in those zones that allow a
recreational facility using the current definition. Those zones are MUC,CMU,C,
RC, I-1, and I-2.
Changes to the Off-street Parking and Loading standards provide clarity and
flexibility. The change will allow the Director some flexibility in determining the
number of parking spaces required if a particular use is not listed in Table 22.50-2. It
will also allow the Director to reduce the required number of spaces by up to 25
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percent when site conditions prevent compliance. Extraneous language has been
removed for clarity.
Under current regulations public utilities are required to provide Type I screening
along the entire length of any property line adjacent to a residential use or zone when
constructing any utility facility. This becomes unreasonable when constructing small
utility buildings on very large parcels. In most case a fence is usually placed around
the utility building for safety and security. Eliminating the requirement for Type I
screening along the entire property line will reduce unnecessary screening.
Changes to the off-street loading standards allow for more site flexibility when
locating loading spaces and gives the director the ability to consider exceptions on a
case by case basis. Removing the screening requirements for off-street loading areas
will provide more flexibility in site plan development.
Bicycle parking is increasingly becoming a popular mode of transportation,both for
commuters and recreation. The proposed changes to the bicycle parking
requirements will allow exemptions in certain circumstances,reducing the number of
racks required,and simplifying the location requirements while still providing
adequate safe and secure areas for bicycle parking.
The amendments to Table 22.50-2 are meant to streamline the development review
process by reformatting the table for consistency with the Permitted Use matrix and
making it easier to use and understand by consolidating similar uses where possible,
removing the NAICS codes from the table and evaluating the parking space
requirements and making adjustments where necessary.
b. Conclusion(s):
The proposed text amendment is consistent with the approval criteria contained in the SVMC.
2. Finding and Conclusions Specific to Public Comments
a. Findings:
No public comments have been received to date.
b. Conclusion(s):
Public noticing has not been initiated for CTA-2014-0003 as of the date of this report.
3. Finding and Conclusions Specific to Agency Comments
a. Findings:
No agency comments have been received to date.
b. Conclusion(s):
. To be determined at the end of the comment period.
C. OVERALL CONCLUSION
The proposed code text amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plans policies and goals.
D. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
To be provided following the conclusion of applicable comment periods.
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ATTACHMENT B
Appendix A
Definitions
Recreational facility: An indoor or outdoor facility used on a continuous basis for sports, games
of skills and leisure-time activities. Examples include gymnasiums, amusement arcades, tennis
and racquetball courts, bowling alleys, video arcades, dance halls, skating rinks, billiard parlors,
archery, miniature golf course, indoor gun ranges, and indoor swimming pools. This definition
excludes indoor theaters, golf driving ranges, gymnastic facilities, indoor sports arenas,
auditoriums, and exhibition halls. See "Entertainment, use category."
ATTACHMENT C
19.40.010 General provisions.
A. No principal or accessory structure shall be located within the clearview triangle
(Chapter SVMC).
B. In the districts where the height of buildings is restricted to 35 feet, cooling towers, roof gables,
chimneys and vent stacks may extend for an additional height, not to exceed 40 feet, above the average
grade line of the building. Water stand pipes and tanks, church steeples, domes and spires and school
buildings and institutional buildings may be erected to exceed maximum height requirements; provided,
that one additional foot shall be added to the width and depth of front, side and rear yards for each foot
that such structures exceed the required height.
C. No structure may be erected to a height in excess of that permitted by applicable airport hazard zoning
regulations.
D. Recreational vehicles shall not be used as permanent or temporary dwelling units in any residential
zone. Guests may park and/or occupy a recreational vehicle while visiting the occupants of a dwelling unit
located on the same lot for not more than 30 days in one consecutive 12-month period. The intent is to
accommodate visiting guests and not to allow the recreational vehicle to be used as a dwelling unit.
E. Cargo shipping containers and similar enclosures are not a permitted accessory structure in any
residential zone.
F. The following features attached to structures are allowed as exceptions to the setback standards:
1. Minor Projections Allowed. Minor features of a structure, such as eaves, chimneys, fire escapes,
bay windows no more than 12 feet long and which cantilever beyond the foundation of the
structure, uncovered stairways, and uncovered decks or balconies, may extend into a required
setback up to 20 percent of the depth of the setback. However, they may not be within three feet of
a lot line when a setback is required. Wheelchair ramps are allowed to project into the setback
based on SVMC Title Building Codes. Attached mechanical equipment such as heat pumps, air
conditioners, emergency generators and water pumps are allowed to project into the side or rear
setback only.
G. Community facilities and public utility distribution facility(ies), except power poles and underground
transformers, shall comply with the following conditions:
1. The requirements for landscaping, signage, lighting and other requirements shall apply.
2. Type I landscape screening is required along property line(s) adjacent to a residential use or
zone.
G#. Public utility transmission facility shall comply with the following conditions:
1. The utility company shall secure the necessary property or right-of-way to assure for the property
construction, continued maintenance, and general safety to the property adjoining the public utility
transmission facility;
2. All support structures for electric transmission lines shall have their means of access located a
minimum of 10 feet above ground;
3. The facilities shall be compatible with the surrounding uses either by distance, landscaping,
buffering, or design, as determined by the director; and
4. The height of any structure above ground does not exceed 125 feet.
I H. The following design standards apply to all outdoor lighting in residential zones:
1. All new development shall provide lighting within parking lots, along pedestrian walkways and
accessible routes of travel.
2. Lighting fixtures shall be limited to heights of no more than 24 feet for parking lots and no more
than 16 feet for pedestrian walkways.
3. All lighting shall be shielded from producing off-site glare, either through exterior shields or
through optical design inside the fixture, and shall not emit light above 90 degrees.
4. Street lighting installed by the City of Spokane Valley or other public utilities is exempt from these
regulations. (Ord. 09-036 § 2, 2009; Ord. 09-031 § 1, 2009; Ord. 09-017 § 1, 2009; Ord. 08-026
§4, 2008; Ord. 08-006 § 1, 2008; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).
ATTACHMENT C
19.60.010 General requirements.
A. Nonresidential development shall meet the minimum setback and the maximum height requirements
shown in Table 19.60-1.
B. Residential development shall meet the minimum residential development standards for the MF-2 zone
shown in Table 19.40-1 with the exception that the following setbacks shall apply (note: alternate
setbacks apply to multifamily adjacent to single-family uses or zoning. See SVMC i:e. u.u, and
19.60.080):
Front yard setback: 20 feet
Rear yard setback: 10 feet
Side yard setback: 5 feet
Side yard — Flanking street setback: 20 feet
Residential use adjacent to a nonresidential use:
Side yard (without living space window): 5 feet
Side yard (with living space window): 10 feet
C. A home occupation may be established in a residence that has been legally permitted, excluding
caretaker dwellings.
D. Attached and detached accessory dwelling units (ADU) are permitted in all zoning districts that permit
single-family dwellings and shall adhere to the appearance of single-family residences. An attached ADU
is an accessory dwelling unit that has one or more vertical and/or horizontal walls in common with, or
attached to, the principal dwelling unit. A detached ADU is a freestanding accessory dwelling unit that is
not attached or physically connected to the principal dwelling unit. Accessory dwelling units shall meet all
provisions contained in SVMC 19.40.100.
E. Recreational vehicles shall not be used as permanent or temporary dwelling units in any Mixed Use or
Commercial zone except in manufactured home parks. Guests may park and/or occupy a recreational
vehicle while visiting the occupants of a dwelling unit located on the same lot for not more than 30 days in
one consecutive 12-month period. The intent is to accommodate visiting guests and not to allow the
recreational vehicle to be used as a dwelling unit.
F. Parking areas shall be paved and landscaped in accordance with Chapter SVMC.
G. New development exceeding three stories in height shall be provided with paved service lanes not less
than 16 feet in width.
H. All new development shall provide for shared access with adjacent properties.
41-1. All outdoor trash, garbage and refuse storage areas shall be screened on all sides visible to public
views or rights-of-way with a minimum five-and-one-half-foot-high concrete block or masonry wall or sight-
obscuring fence with a sight-obscuring gate and two feet of Type II landscaping in accordance with Figure
22.70-8.
I 41. The following structures may be erected above the height limits of this code in the Office, Commercial,
and Mixed Use zones, provided: (1) the structure is accessory to or part of a building which is a permitted
use in the zone; (2) the structure complies with the height limits in the Airport Overlay zone; and (3) no
residential use of the structure shall occur above the height limits prescribed in the zone:
1. Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, or
similar equipment to operate and maintain a building.
2. Fire or parapet walls, skylights, flagpoles, chimneys, church steeples, belfries, wireless masts,
and similar structures.
3. Structures such as silos, feed mills, batch plants, and fixed cranes which are used in a
manufacturing process which utilizes vertical processing and storage of materials.
4. Water stand pipes and tanks.
I 14J. The following features attached to structures are allowed as exceptions to the setback standards:
1. Minor Projections Allowed. Minor features of a structure, such as eaves, chimneys, fire escapes,
bay windows no more than 12 feet long and which cantilever beyond the foundation of the
structure, uncovered stairways, wheelchair ramps and uncovered decks or balconies, may extend
into a required structure setback up to 20 percent of the depth of the setback. However, they may
not be within three feet of a lot line when a setback is required.
ATTACHMENT C
2. Full Projections Allowed. In addition to subsection (K)(1) of this section, the following features are
allowed to project farther into the required structure setback:
a. Canopies, marquees, awnings and similar features may fully extend into a street setback
and may extend into the public right-of-way subject to the requirements of the building code
and adopted street standards.
b. Uncovered stairways and wheelchair ramps that lead to one entrance on the street-facing
facade of a building may fully extend into a street setback.
c. Uncovered decks and stairways that are no more than 42 inches above the ground may
fully extend into a required structure setback.
d. On lots that slope down from the street, vehicular and pedestrian entry bridges that are no
more than 42 inches above the average sidewalk elevation may fully extend into a required
structure setback.
e. Balconies may extend into public rights-of-way as allowed in the building code and adopted
street standards.
f. Attached mechanical equipment such as heat pumps, air conditioners, emergency
generators and water pumps are allowed to project into the side or rear yard setback only.
L. Mobile food vendors with permission of the property owner, health certificate and permit.
M. Community facilities and public utility distribution facility(ies), except power poles and underground
transformers, shall comply with the following conditions:
1. The requirements for landscaping, signage, lighting and other requirements shall apply.
2. Type I landscape screening is required along property line(s) adjacent to a residential use or
zone.
NM. Public utility transmission facility shall comply with the following conditions:
1. The utility company shall secure the necessary property or right-of-way to assure for the property
construction, continued maintenance, and general safety to the property adjoining the public utility
transmission facility;
2. All support structures for electric transmission lines shall have their means of access located a
minimum of 10 feet above ground;
3. The facilities shall be compatible with the surrounding uses either by distance, landscaping,
buffering, or design, as determined by the director; and
4. The height of any structure above ground does not exceed 125 feet.
19.70.010 I-1, Light Industrial district.
A. The Light Industrial designation is a planned industrial area with special emphasis and attention given
to aesthetics, landscaping and internal and community compatibility. Typical uses would include
technology and other low-impact industries. Light Industrial areas may also include office and commercial
uses as ancillary uses within an overall plan for industrial development.
B. Supplemental Regulations.
1. The outdoor storage provisions contained in SVMC '19.60.061 (B) shall apply to the I-1 district.
2. Mobile food vendors shall be located on/within designated areas which do not interfere with
parking or internal circulation with permission of the property owner, health certificate and permit.
3. Setbacks.
a. Front and flanking street yard setbacks shall be 20 feet; and
b. Side and rear yard setbacks of 35 feet are required only adjacent to residential zoning
districts.
4. The following structures may be erected above the height limits of this code, provided: (a)the
structure is accessory to or part of a building which is a permitted use in the zone; (b) the structure
complies with the height limits in the Airport Overlay zone; and (c) no residential use of the
structure shall occur above the height limits prescribed in the zone:
a. Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating
fans, or similar equipment to operate and maintain a building.
b. Fire or parapet walls, skylights, flagpoles, chimneys, church steeples, belfries, wireless
masts, and similar structures.
ATTACHMENT C
c. Structures such as silos, feed mills, batch plants, and fixed cranes which are used in a
manufacturing process which utilizes vertical processing and storage of materials.
d. Water stand pipes and tanks.
5. All parking, maneuvering and outdoor storage areas shall be paved.
Exemptions:
a. Parking and storage areas routinely used by cleated and other heavy equipment as
approved by the planning director.
b. The planning director may waive portions of these requirements upon recommendation by
the Spokane regional clean air agency or the Spokane Valley development engineering
division when it can be demonstrated that the proposed surfacing, such as grass pavers or
other technology, will not adversely affect air quality, water quality or the integrity of the
parking area.
6. The following features attached to structures are allowed as exceptions to the setback standards:
a. Minor Projections Allowed. Minor features of a structure, such as eaves, chimneys, fire
escapes, bay windows no more than 12 feet long and which cantilever beyond the foundation
of the structure, uncovered stairways, wheelchair ramps and uncovered decks or balconies,
may extend into a required structure setback up to 20 percent of the depth of the setback.
However, they may not be within three feet of a lot line when a setback is required.
b. Full Projections Allowed. In addition to subsection (B)(6)(a)of this section, the following
features are allowed to project farther into the required structure setback:
i. Canopies, marquees, awnings and similar features may fully extend into a street
setback and may extend into the public right-of-way subject to the requirements of the
building code and adopted street standards.
ii. Uncovered stairways and wheelchair ramps that lead to one entrance on the street-
facing facade of a building may fully extend into a street setback.
iii. Uncovered decks and stairways that are no more than 42 inches above the ground
may fully extend into a required structure setback.
iv. On lots that slope down from the street, vehicular and pedestrian entry bridges that
are no more than 42 inches above the average sidewalk elevation may fully extend into
a required structure setback.
v. Balconies may extend into public rights-of-way as allowed in the building code and
adopted street standards.
vi. Attached mechanical equipment such as heat pumps, air conditioners, emergency
generators and water pumps are allowed to project into the side or rear yard setback
only.
7. Community facilities and public utility distribution facility(ies), except power poles and
underground transformers, shall comply with the following conditions:
a. The requirements for landscaping, signage, lighting and other requirements shall apply.
b. Type I landscape screening is required along property line(s) adjacent to a rosidential use
or zone.
87. Public utility transmission facility shall comply with the following conditions:
a. The utility company shall secure the necessary property or right-of-way to assure for the
property construction, continued maintenance, and general safety to the property adjoining
the public utility transmission facility;
b. All support structures for electric transmission lines shall have their means of access
located a minimum of 10 feet above ground;
c. The facilities shall be compatible with the surrounding uses either by distance, landscaping,
buffering, or design, as determined by the director; and
d. The height of any structure above ground does not exceed 125 feet.
-g8. The following shall apply to all secondhand stores and consignment sales:
a. The subject parcel must have frontage on an arterial; and
b. Minimum building size of 15,000 gross square feet (gsf); and
c. Limited to a single tenant.
94-9. A home occupation may be established in a residence that has been legally permitted,
excluding caretaker dwellings.
ATTACHMENT C
Recreational vehicles shall not be used as permanent or temporary dwelling units. Guests
may park and/or occupy a recreational vehicle while visiting the occupants of a dwelling unit located
on the same lot for not more than 30 days in one consecutive 12-month period. The intent is to
accommodate visiting guests and not to allow the recreational vehicle to be used as a dwelling unit.
(Ord. 13-001 § 6, 2013; Ord. 10-005 § 1, 2010; Ord. 09-017 § 1, 2009; Ord. 09-010 § 1, 2009; Ord.
08-026 § 7, 2008; Ord. 08-017 § 1, 2008; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).
19.70.020 1-2, Heavy Industrial district.
A. Heavy Industrial designated property is characterized by intense industrial activities which include
manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembly, freight handling and similar operations. Heavy industry
may have significant noise, odor or aesthetic impacts.
B. Supplemental Regulations.
1. 1-2 allows any use permitted in the I-1 zoning district, except as specifically provided in
SVMC120.050.
2. Mobile food vendors shall be located on/within designated areas which do not interfere with
parking or internal circulation with permission of the property owner, health certificate and permit.
3. The following structures may be erected above the height limits of this code, provided: (a)the
structure is accessory to or part of a building which is a permitted use in the zone; (b) the structure
complies with the height limits in the Airport Overlay zone; and (c) no residential use of the
structure shall occur above the height limits prescribed in the zone:
a. Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating
fans, or similar equipment to operate and maintain a building.
b. Fire or parapet walls, skylights, flagpoles, chimneys, church steeples, belfries, wireless
masts, and similar structures.
c. Structures such as silos, feed mills, batch plants, and fixed cranes which are used in a
manufacturing process which utilizes vertical processing and storage of materials.
d. Water stand pipes and tanks.
4. All parking, maneuvering and outdoor storage areas shall be paved.
Exemptions:
a. Parking and storage areas routinely used by cleated and other heavy equipment as
approved by the planning director.
b. The planning director may waive portions of these requirements upon recommendation by
the Spokane regional clean air agency or the Spokane Valley development engineering
division when it can be demonstrated that the proposed surfacing, such as grass pavers or
other technology, will not adversely affect air quality, water quality or the integrity of the
parking area.
5. The following features attached to structures are allowed as exceptions to the setback standards:
a. Minor Projections Allowed. Minor features of a structure, such as eaves, chimneys, fire
escapes, bay windows no more than 12 feet long and which cantilever beyond the foundation
of the structure, uncovered stairways, wheelchair ramps and uncovered decks or balconies,
may extend into a required structure setback up to 20 percent of the depth of the setback.
However, they may not be within three feet of a lot line when a setback is required.
b. Full Projections Allowed. In addition to subsection (B)(5)(a) of this section, the following
features are allowed to project farther into the required structure setback:
i. Canopies, marquees, awnings and similar features may fully extend into a street
setback and may extend into the public right-of-way subject to the requirements of the
building code and adopted street standards.
ii. Uncovered stairways and wheelchair ramps that lead to one entrance on the street-
facing facade of a building may fully extend into a street setback.
iii. Uncovered decks and stairways that are no more than 42 inches above the ground
may fully extend into a required structure setback.
ATTACHMENT C
iv. On lots that slope down from the street, vehicular and pedestrian entry bridges that
are no more than 42 inches above the average sidewalk elevation may fully extend into
a required structure setback.
v. Balconies may extend into public rights-of-way as allowed in the building code and
adopted street standards.
6. Community facilities and public utility distribution facility(ies), except power poles and
underground transformers, shall comply with the following conditions:
a. The requirements for landscaping, signage, lighting and other requirements shall apply.
b. Type I landscape screening is required along property line(s) adjacent to a rosidential use
or zone.
76. Public utility transmission facility shall comply with the following conditions:
a. The utility company shall secure the necessary property or right-of-way to assure for the
property construction, continued maintenance, and general safety to the property adjoining
the public utility transmission facility;
b. All support structures for electric transmission lines shall have their means of access
located a minimum of 10 feet above ground;
c. The facilities shall be compatible with the surrounding uses either by distance, landscaping,
buffering, or design, as determined by the director; and
d. The height of any structure above ground does not exceed 125 feet.
87. A home occupation may be established in a residence that has been legally permitted,
excluding caretaker dwellings.
.Q8. Recreational vehicles shall not be used as permanent or temporary dwelling units. Guests may
park and/or occupy a recreational vehicle while visiting the occupants of a dwelling unit located on
the same lot for not more than 30 days in one consecutive 12-month period. The intent is to
accommodate visiting guests and not to allow the recreational vehicle to be used as a dwelling unit.
(Ord. 13-001 § 7, 2013; Ord. 09-017 § 1, 2009; Ord. 09-010 § 1, 2009; Ord. 08-026 § 8, 2008; Ord.
08-017 § 1, 2008; Ord. 07-015 §4, 2007).
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19.40.130 Manufactured home parks.
A. Manufactured home parks shall require approval of a binding site plan and site plan review, which
includes a detailed site development plan in compliance with the development standards of this code
pursuant to SVMC 20 Subdivision Regulations and SVMC 19.130 Site Plan Review-
B. The site development plan will be reviewed and approved for compliance with ordinances and
standards by the Spokane County utilities department, Spokane County regional health district and other
appropriate agencies.
C. Manufactured housing home park&density shall be consistent with the zoning classification they are
located in not to exceed seven 12 units per acre_with a minimum of 3,600 square feet per space.
minimum of five manufactured home spaces shall be required per park.
D. Manufactured home parks shall provide not less than 10 percent of the gross area of the park for
common open space for the use of its residents.
The maximum building coverage for each manufactured home space shall be 50 percent; provided, that
coverage.
E. Each manufactured home space shall_be a minimum of/15 feet in width have with direct frontage on a
public or private roadstreet.
F. The minimum setbacks shall be pursuant to Table 19.40.130-1.for manufactured homes at park
perimeter are as follows:
1. Twenty five feet from all public rights of way.
2. Side yard: 10 feet from park perimeter at the overall site lot side line.
3. Rear yard: 10 feet from park perimeter at the overall site lot rear line. Three feet for any accessory
structure such as patio covers, awnings and/or carports.
G. Minimum setbacks for individual in park spaces:
1. Front and flanking yards: four feet.
2. Side and rear yard: five feet.
3. Accessory structures such as patio covers, awnings, and/or carports: three feet.
CTA-2014-0001 Proposed Text Amendment Page I 1
ATTACHMENT E
Table 19.40.130-1 Manufactured Home Park Minimum Setbacks (In Feet)*
Minimum setback from the property Minimum setback from the
lines of individual in park spaces boundary of the manufactured
home park
Front and Side Yard Rear Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Right-of-
Flanking Way
Street
Yard
Manufactured 4 5 5 10 10 20
Homes
Patio covers, 4 3 3 3 3 20
decks,
landings,
awnings
Carports 20 3 3 3 3 20
* Greater setback shall control
CTA-2014-0001 Proposed Text Amendment Page 12
ATTACHMENT F
Chapter 22.50
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
22.50.020 Vehicle parking.
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A.Rules for Computing Number of Parking Spaces Shown in Table 22.50 2.The number of required off-
street parking spaces shall be based on the following:
1."Aloe-r-areaGross square feet"shall mean the gross square feet total area of the specific
use.
2.Where fractional spaces result,the parking spaces required shall be constructed to the
nearest whole number.
3.Uses not specified in Table 22.50-2 shall provide parking based on a use of similar nature.
4.New Construction. Prior to occupancy of a new structure within any zoning district,off-street
vehicle parking shall be provided in accordance withpursuant to Table 22.50-2.
5.Expansion of Existing Use.Prior to occupancy of an expanded(enlarged)floor area,off-
street vehicle parking shall be provided in accordance withpursuant to Table 22.50-2 based on
the expanded square footage.
6.Change of UscOccupancy.If a change in the occupancy classification is required,off-street
parking shall be provided pursuant to Table 22.50-2 based on the proposed use prior to
occupancy. if the minimum number of vehicle parking spaces rcquircd for the change of ucc
added to the existing on site parking supply fallc chort of the minimum number of vchicic
parking spaces required for the project as a whole,the applicant shall provide additional apace
to bring the total supply up to the minimum rcquircd.
7.In the case of multiple-use occupancies,other than shopping centers,in a building or on a lot,
the total requirement for off-street parking shall be the sum of the requirements for the various
uses computed separately.
8.Tandem spaces shall not count as required parking.
ATTACHMENT F
9.All parking,maneuvering and loading areas shall be paved.
10. The Director may allow a reduction up to 25%when the applicant makes a written request
demonstrating site conditions that prohibit compliance with these requirements.
ATTACHMENT G
22.50.030 Off-street loading.
A. Every building or part thereof erected or occupied for retail business, service,wholesale, manufacturing,
storage,warehousing, hotel/motel, industrial or any other similar use_similarly involving the receipt or
distribution that receives or distributes by vehicles of materials or merchandise shall provide and maintain e14
the same premises loading spaces onsite in accordance with the following requirements:
1_-Loading spaces shall be located at the rear or side of the building a minimum of 60 feet from
any front property line. The Director may allow exceptions when the applicant makes a written
request demonstrating conditions that prohibit compliance with this requirement.
2. The minimum dimensions of o8ff-street loading spaces shall m asurcbe as follows pursuant
to Table 22.50-6:
Table 22.50-6—Loadinq Spaces Minimum Dimensions (size per space)
Required Loading. Width (feet) Length (feet) Height(for docks)
Spaces (feet)
1 12 30 15
2ormore 12 60 15
a.When one space is required, it shall measure 12 feet wide, 30 feet long and 15 feet high
(if a dock).
b. When two or more spaces are required, they shall measure 12 feet wide, 60 feet long
and 15 feet high (if a dock).
2. Loading facilities located on the side of a building but not facing a street shall be set back
from the front property line a minimum distance of 60 feet.
3.All parking, loading and maneuvering of trucks shall be conducted on private property.
4. Required passenger vehicle parking shall not be allowed within the truck dock apron space.
5. The minimum number of off-street loading spaces-shall be pursuant to chows on the
following tTable are required22.50-7:
ATTACHMENT G
Table 22.50-7—Loading Spaces Required
Use/Gross Square Feet Required Loading Spaces
Industrial, manufacturing wholesale,warehouse,similar uses
10,000—40,000 square feet 1 space
40,001 —60,000 square feet 2 spaces
60,001 — 100,000 square feet 3 spaces
Over 100,000 square feet 1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof
Restaurants
20,000—60,000 square feet 1 space
60,001 — 100,000 square feet 2 spaces
Over 100,000 square feet 1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof
Hospitals, convalescent/nursing homes and similar institutions
10,000—40,000 square feet 1 space
40,001 — 100,000 square feet 2 spaces
Over 100,000 square feet 1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof
Department stores, retail and other commercial uses
10,000—20,000 square feet 1 space
20,001 —50,000 square feet 2 spaces
50,001 — 100,000 square feet 3 spaces
Over 100,000 square feet 1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof
B. Screening of Off Street Loading Areas.
1. Off street loading spaces and apron space shall not be located on the street side of any
building in commercial or rcsidcntial zoncs. In thosc instanccs whcrc thrcc or morc sidcs of the
building face dedicated streets, loading spaces and apron space shall be located at the rear or
tide of the building and screened from view of the abutting streets for a minimum of 35 feet in
accordance with the provisions of SVMC 22.70.030(1). In the industrial zones, off street loading
ATTACHMENT G
spaces and apron spacc may be locatcd on the strcct sidc of buildings, providing that thcy arc
provisions of SVMC 22.70.030(1);
2. No loading dock or service bay doors shall be constructed on any portion of a front wall or on
a side or rear wall within 60 feet of any front property line or adjacent to the street. (Ord. 09 033
§ 5, 2009; Ord. 09 010 § 1, 2009; Ord. 08 007 § 1, 2008; Ord. 07 015 § 1, 2007. Formerly
22.50.0/10).
22.50.040 Bicycle parking.
Bicycle parking shall be provided by all uses in multifamily residential, commercial, mixed use, office, and light
industrial zoning districts pursuant to SVMC Table 22.50 822.50.40(A)through (F). Bicycle parking is not
required when the primary use of a business is to service vehicles.
A. Bicycle_parking shall consist of permanent bicycle spaces are individual units within ribbon racks capable of
, inverted "U" racks, locking wheel racks, lockers, or other similar permanent structures accommodating_fivc
two or more bicycles.
B. Multifamily developments shall provide one bike rack for every two buildings, including clubhouse and rental
offices.
C.All other uses shall provide bike racks pursuant to Table 22.50-8.
Table 22.50-8-Required Bicycle Racks
Minimum Number of
Total Parking Spaces
Bicycle Racks
Required
Required
0 to 24 0
25 to 50 1
ATTACHMENT G
Table 22.50-8-Required Bicycle Racks
Minimum Number of
Total Parking Spaces
Bicycle Racks
Required
Requiredl
50 to 100 2
100-250 3
250-500 4
More than 500 5
A. Bicycle racks and/or storage shall be provided when 25 or more parking spaces are required, at a ratio of
one rack for every 25 parking spaces.
B.D. Required bicycle parking must shall be located within 50 feet of an entrance to the building or use.
GE. If bicycle parking is not visible from the street, a sign must be posted indicating the location of the bicycic
parking spaces.The location of the bicycle racks shall be visible from the street to promote usage and enhance
security.
OF.All bicycle parking must shall be separated from motor vehicle traffic by a barrier, curb, post, bollard,
landscaping or other similar device.
G. The property owner of a site shall have a continuing obligation to properly maintain any bicycle parking
facilities on their property. The Director may allow exceptions when the applicant makes a written request
demonstratinq site conditions that prohibit compliance with these requirements.
ATTACHMENT H
Table 22.50-2-Required Parking Spaces for Specific Activities
Use Required parking
Agriculture and Animal
Animal processing/handling 1 per staff on lamest shift
Greenhouse/nursery, commercial 1 per 500 gross square feet
Community Services
Church, temple, mosque, synagogue and house of worship 1 per 4 fixed seats or 1 per 150 square feet of floor
area
Community hall, club or lodge 1 per 350 gross square feet
Funeral home 1 per 500 gross square feet
Daycare
Day care, adult and child 1 per 500 gross square feet
Education
Schools, college or university 1 per 600 gross square feet of classroom and 1 per 5
seats in principal assembly room
Schools, K through 8 1 per classroom
Schools, 9 through 12 7 per classroom
Schools, professional, vocational and trade 1 per 600 gross square feet
Schools, specialized training studios 1 per 350 gross square feet
Entertainment
Casino 1 per 350 gross square feet
Cultural Facilities 1 per 800 gross square feet
Major event entertainment and indoor theaters 1 per 4 fixed seats or 1 per 150 square feet of floor
area
Recreation facility, indoor 1 per 350 gross square feet
Recreation facility, outdoor 20 per acre of site
Food and Beverage Service
Brewery, winery and/or distillery 1 per 1,000 gross square feet
Espresso establishment, Restaurant Tavern/night club, Tasting 1 per 250 gross square feet, min of 2
room
Group Living
_Assisted living facility/convalescent/nursing home 1 per 4 residents plus 1 per staff on largest shift
Communit residential facilit 1 •er 4 residents
Dwelling, congregate 1 per sleeping room
Industrial, Light& Heavy
_Assembly/manufacturing/processing, light 1 per 600 gross square feet
_Assembly/manufacturing/processing, heavy 1 per 1,000 gross square feet
_Wrecking, recycling, junk and salvage yards 1 per 2,000 gross square feet
Industrial Service
Carpet/rug cleaning, dry cleaning, laundry, linen supply plant, 1 per 1,000 gross square feet
commercial
Laboratories (all bio safety labels) 1 per 1,000 gross square feet
Lodging
Bed and breakfast, hotel/motel 1 per guest room and 1 per staff on largest shift
Medical
Hospital 1 per 500 gross square feet
Medical/dental clinic
Two or less professionals 1 per 500 gross square feet
Three or more professionals 1 per 350 gross square feet
Office
Animal clinic/veterinary 1 per 500 gross square feet
Call center 1 per 250 gross square feet
Office, professional and general 1 per 500 gross square feet
Residential
Dwelling, accessory units 1 per dwelling unit
Dwelling, multifamily
ATTACHMENT H
Dwelling, Studio and 1 bedroom 1 per dwelling unit, plus 5% of total for quests
Dwelling, Two or more bedrooms 1.5 per dwelling unit, plus 5% of total for quests
Dwelling, one-and two-family, townhouse 2 per dwelling unit
Manufactured (mobile) home park 2 per dwelling unit plus 5% total for quest parking
Retail Sales
Appliance and furniture sales/service 1 per 1,000 square feet of display area
Building supply and home improvement 1 per 350 gross square feet
Convenience store 1 per 400 gross square feet
Equipment sales, rental, maintenance & repair 1 per 1,000 gross square feet
Landscape materials sales 1 per 1,000 gross square feet
Retail sales, indoor, including shopping centers 1 per 350 gross square feet
Retail sales, outdoor 1 per 5,000 gross square feet of display area
Showroom 1 per 2,000 gross square feet
Retail Services
Personal services 1 per 350 gross square feet
Banks, savings and loan, and other financial institutions, Post 1 per 350 gross square feet
office, postal centers, and other similar uses
Vehicle Services
Automobile parts, accessories and tires 1 per 300 gross square feet
Automobile/taxi rental, Passenger vehicle sales, service and 1 per 1,000 gross square feet of building footprint and
repair 1 per 5,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor display
area
Automobile/truck/RV/motorcycle service, painting, repair, body 1 per 500 gross square feet
and fender works
Boat and RV sales, and service and repair 1 per 1,000 gross square feet of building footprint and
1 per 5,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor display
area
Carwash, self-service 1 per 500 gross square feet
Fueling station 1 per 4 pumps
Warehouse Wholesale and Frei.ht Movement
Freight forwarding 1 per 2,000 gross square feet
Storage, general indoors, warehouse 1 per 3,500 gross square feet
Storage, general outdoors, display 1 per 1,500 gross square feet
ATTACHMENT I
19.120.050 Permitted Use Matrix
Use Category/Type Commercial and Industrial Zone Districts Supplemental Conditions
C9 O Z V d — -
Storage,'general outdoors S S S S P See zoning districts for conditions.
Automobile'truck/RV/motorcycle painting, SP P P P Enclosed structure only.SVMC 19.60.050(B)(3).
repair, body and fender works P
19.60.040 NC, Neighborhood Commercial district.
B. Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations.
5. All storage in the NC district shall be within an enclosed building, except ; provided, that retail products
which are for sale or rental may be displayed outdoors during business hours only, so long as the storage
display does not occur within any required front or flanking street yard, border easement, or .e. public
street cdright-of-way.
19.60.050 C, Community Commercial district.
B. Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations.
3. Outdoor-All storage in the C district shall be located between the property line and the rear side of the
within an enclosed building. Screen inq pursuant to SVMC 22.70.030(B) shall be provided for the portions
of the outdoor storaqe which are visible from public riqht-of-way. pursuant to SVMC 22.70.030(B)The
followinq are exempted from these requirements; provided:
, that ra. Retail products which are for sale or rental may beand displayed outdoors during
business hours only, so long as the storage display does not occur within any required front or flanking
street yard, border easement. or in any public street or right-of-way.
b. Vehicles, machinery or other similar items normally displayed for sales, lease, or rent purposes
on an open lot may be se-displayed. No inoperable or not currently licensed vehicles or remnants thereof
shall be stored or displayed out of doors. outdoors if these items are in workinq condition and not placed
within border easements or public riqht-of-way.
19.60.060 RC, Regional Commercial district.
B. Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations.
2.All-Outdoor storage in the RC district shall be within an enclosed building or within an area screened by
a siqht-obscurinq fence Type I screen consistent with the provisions of pursuant to
SVMC 22.70.030(B)(1); providedexcept that no screeninq is required for the followinq:
a. , that rRetail products which are for sale or rental may beand displayed outdoors during business
hours only, so long as the storage display does not occur within any required front or flanking street yard.
border easement, or in any public street or right-of-way.
ATTACHMENT I
b. Vehicles, Automobiles, recreational vehicles, machines machinery and other similar items
normally displayed for sale, lease or rent c purpocos on an open lot may be S8 displayed if these items
are in workinq condition and not placed within border easements or public riqht-of-way.
19.60.070 MUC, Mixed Use Center district.
B. Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations.
1. Outdoor storage shall be screened by a sight-obscuring fence pursuant to SVMC 22.70.030(B)(1);
except that no screeninq is required for the followinq:
a. Retail products which are for sale or rental and displayed outdoors during business hours only, so
lonq as the display does not occur within any required front or flanking street yard, border easement, or
public riqht-of-way.
1. The outdoor storage provisions contained in SVMC 19.60.050(B)(3) shall apply to the MUC district.
19.60.080 CMU, Corridor Mixed Use district.
B. Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations.
1. The outdoor storage requirements pursuant to provisions contained in SVMC 19.60.95a060(B)(42)
shall apply to the CMU district.
19.70.0101-1, Light Industrial district.
B. Supplemental Regulations.
1. Outdoor storaqe shall be screened by a siqht-obscurinq fence pursuant to SVMC 22.70.030(B)(1)
when adjacent to a residential or commercial zoninq district; except that no screeninq is required for the
followinq:
a. Retail products which are for sale or rental and displayed outdoors durinq business hours only, so
lonq as the display does not occur within any required front or flankinq street yard or in any public right-of-
way.
b. Vehicles, machinery or other items normally displayed for sale, lease, or rent may be displayed
outdoors if these items are in workinq condition and not placed within border easements or the public
riqht-of-way.
1. The outdoor storage provisions contained in SVMC 19.60.060(B) shall apply to the 11 district.
Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers—City Hall,
July 10,2014
Vice Chair Carlsen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners, staff and audience stood for
the pledge of allegiance. Ms.Horton took roll and the following members and staff were present:
Kevin Anderson John Hohman,Community Development Director
Christina Carlsen Cary Driskell,City Attorney
Robert McCaslin Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
Mike Phillips
Steven Neill
Joe Stoy,Absent-Excused Deanna Horton, Secretary
Sam Wood
Hearing no objections, Commissioner Stoy was excused from the meeting. Commissioner Anderson
moved to approve the July 10, 2014 agenda. Motion passed six to zero.
Commissioner Anderson moved to approve the June 26, 2014 minutes as presented. Motion passed,five
to zero. This was Mr. Wood first meeting. he was ineligible to vote on the minutes of a previous meeting.
COMMISSION REPORTS: Commissioners Wood reported he attended the recent Spokane Home
Builders Association (SHBA) meeting. Mr. Wood noted interesting comments were the Call before you
Dig law will now apply to political signs where it has not in the past. Also,homeowners who are putting
political signs in their yards which will penetrate more than twelve inches will be required to call as well
for locates. Previously "Call before you Dig" had only been enforcing the law based on complaints but
they will now be actively looking for violators. Mr. Wood also reported Mr. John Pederson from
Spokane County Spokane spoke at the SHBA meeting regarding the Growth Management Act.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Mr. Hohman reported the group of amendments which staff is
currently working to bring forward would not be ready for the next meeting. He offered, since there
would be nothing for that agenda,the Commission could consider canceling the July 24,2014 meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was offered.
COMMISSION BUSINESS:
A. Deliberations Draft Shoreline Master Program (SMP),Draft Regulations.
Senior Planner Lori Barlow presented to the Commission the Planning Commission
recommended draft of the Shoreline Master Program regulations. The Planning Commission
recommended draft regulations reflect the Commission's requested changes except for the
changes which have been proposed related to docks on the river. The Planning Commission had
previously stated it wanted to allow docks in both the Orchard Avenue and Coyote Rock area of
the City. Both the Dept. of Ecology (DOE) and Futurewise have requested the City not allow
docks in the Coyote Rock area of the City. Based on these differing opinions staff crafted the
proposed regulations in the draft copy. This version would allow docks in the Orchard Avenue
area, as has already been allowed in the past, however docks in the Coyote Rock area would
require a site suitability analysis shall demonstrate that (1) the river conditions in the
proposed location of the dock, including depth and flow conditions, will accommodate
the proposed dock and its use; and (2) any design to address river conditions will not
interfere with or adversely affect navigability. As well they will be required to submit a
habitat management plan for all proposed docks to prove no net loss of ecological
function.
This draft would also require joint use or community docks in the Coyote Rock area
when feasible, rather than allowing 30 individual docks.
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Commissioner Phillips had a problem with `feasible,' saying he felt it would be a
subjective term. Ms. Barlow commented the definitions include the Washington
Administrative Code's (WAC) definition for feasible and that some common sense would
also be used to determine if a community/joint dock would be the best solution. She also
said the goals and policies state that it would be to encourage the use of joint/community
docks. However, the requirement to demonstrate no net loss of ecological function and
that the river could accommodate the dock in these locations would be more of the
deciding factors. Commissioner Anderson stated that the legal definition would be
difficult for people in the field to enforce, Ms. Barlow responded that DOE would be a
consistent partner in the enforcement of all of the regulations, including the dock
regulations.
Ms. Barlow said the only other new information was the standards included from the
Spokane County Shoreline program for pathways and trails as had been requested by
DOE, and had been discussed at the previous meeting. Commissioner Anderson asked
where the standard width of 14 feet had come from. Ms. Barlow stated she believed it
was the width of the Centennial Trail.
Commissioner Wood said 21.50.170 (C)(2)(b) Any risk of personal injury resulting from the
alteration shall be eliminated or minimized; he felt that risk of personal injury should be
eliminated and not just minimized and that the last two words should be removed from the
sentence. He said he did not feel after taking care of a problem someone had created they should
be allowed to leave a problem which could cause injury at all. The consensus of the Commission
was to have the sentence end at eliminated.
21.50.250(B) There was discussion regarding being able to make public access for disabled and
physically impaired persons. Accommodations will be made whenever possible but there could
be times when the terrain could make it physically impossible for it to be safe for some people to
be safe on an access to the river.
21.50.280 Commissioners asked if there were maps which would designate areas as historic or
archaeologically significant sites. Ms.Barlow and Mr. Driskell stated there are maps which show
areas of potential significance. Staff route all projects to all interested parties, including the
Spokane Tribe and should they have any questions they would contact staff and let us know if
they have concerns regarding a development.
Commissioner Wood noted that 21.50.500(D)(6)(b) should read ordinary high water mark.
Commissioner Anderson noted the definitions are still missing for native and non-native
vegetation.
21.50.150(A) Classification Criteria A use, structure, or lot is nonconforming if it was
legally established but is inconsistent with a subsequently adopted regulation or
regulations. Lawful uses, structures, and lots that are deemed nonconforming are subject
to the provision of this section. After a discussion of nonconforming it was decided to add
"appurtenant structures"to the classification criteria to make sure that all structures were covered
under the nonconforming
21.50.180(A)(7) Structures, uses, and activities shall be designed and managed to
minimize blocking, reducing, or adversely interfering with the public's visual access to
the water and the shorelines from public lands. After some discussion it was agreed to add
to the end of this sentence "which are within the shoreline jurisdiction, excluding any public
roads." In order to make this only encompass the shoreline jurisdiction.
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21.50.220(B)(2) The Commissioners agreed to change the height of an accessory structure which
would be allowed in the buffer setback to be 25 feet in height at the peak.
Commissioner Carlsen moved to recommend approval of the Planning Commission
recommended draft Shoreline regulations to the City Council with the following changes:
• 21.50.150 add"appurtenant structures" after legally established structures,
• 21.50.170(C)(2)(b),remove "or minimized",
• 21.50.180(A)(7) add "which are within the shoreline jurisdiction and excluding public
roads",21.50.220 (B)(2)change the accessory height limit to 25 feet,
• 21.50.500(D)(6)(b),change to read ordinary high water mark, and
• add a definition for native and non-native vegetation.
Commissioner Wood stated he felt the 25 foot height limit on an accessory structure was too
high. Mr. Wood said an RV would only be 14 feet tall, and the extra 11 feet is too much for a
building. He felt it would make it out of scale. Commissioner McCaslin stated he felt that since
the height for the residential structure could be 35 feet,the 25 foot height would be fine.
Vote on the motion was six to zero, motion passed.
GOOD OF THE ORDER: The Commission decided to cancel the July 24,2014 meeting, since there was
nothing for that agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
Christina Carlsen,Chairperson Date signed
Deanna Horton, Secretary
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