Agenda 08/12/2010 Sjoit ' '
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Spokane Valley Planning Commission Agenda
City Hall Council Chambers, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
August 12, 6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject that is not on the agenda
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS: STUDY SESSION, CTA-06-10, CODE AMENDMENTS,
SENIOR PLANNER, LORI BARLOW
X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
XI. ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONERS CITY STAFF
JOHN G.CARROLL,CHAIR KATHY MCCLUNG,CD DIRECTOR
CRAIG EGGLESTON GREG MCCORMICK,PLANNING MGR,AICP
RUSTIN HALL SCOTT KUHTA, SENIOR PLANNER,AICP
JOE MANN MIKE BASINGER,SENIOR PLANNER,AICP
MARCIA SANDS,VICE CHAIR CARY DRISKELL,DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
ART SHARPE DEANNA GRIFFITH,ADMIN
ARNE WOODARD WWW.SPOKANEVALLEY.ORG
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Review
Meeting Date: August 12, 2010 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business
❑ public hearing ® information ❑ admin. Report ❑ pending legislation
FILE NUMBER: CTA 06-10
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Study Session —Amendments to the Sprague and Appleway Corridors
Subarea Plan (SARP) as follows:
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL:
Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability). Add language that exempts accessory structures from
meeting frontage coverage requirements, height requirements, or maximum setbacks,
but requires the accessory structure to meet architectural standards on existing
developed sites.
Chapter 2.1.5 Gateway Commercial Avenue Zone. Modify the table to allow restricted
office uses, that includes accounting, insurance, legal services, etc. (Table section 2.2.2.
Building Use); eliminate the maximum front street setback along Sprague Avenue.
(Table section 2.2.7 Front Street Setback); and eliminate the minimum percentage
coverage requirement (Table section 2.2.12 Frontage Coverage).
Chapter 2.1.6 Gateway Commercial Center Zone. Modify the table to allow restricted
office uses, that includes accounting, insurance, legal services, etc. (Table section 2.2.2.
Building Use).
Section 2.2.2(f) Gateway Commercial Center Retail (Building Use). Add language that
exempts vehicle sales uses from front street setback and frontage coverage
requirements, and clarify that gas stations are exempt from those same requirements.
Section 2.6.1(2)(7) Standards (Signage Regulations). Modify the language to increase
the area allowed for Wall Signs from 15% up to 25% of the wall area.
Section 2.6.2(3) Standards (Wall Signs). Modify the language to allow wall signs to be
placed above the 1st floor.
Section 2.6.2(6) Standards (Freestanding Signs). Modify the language to allow
freestanding signs on sites other than those along Sprague Avenue, and allow dual
frontage lots to have a maximum of one free-standing sign per street frontage.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106; SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: June 15, 2010 Council passed a motion directing the
Planning Commission to consider text amendments to Book II, Development Regulations of the
Subarea Plan as a result of input from a community meeting on the Gateway Commercial
Center and Gateway Commercial Avenue Zones.
BACKGROUND: The Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan was adopted on June
16th, 2009 and became effective on October 151h, 2009. Earlier this year council requested that
staff initiate a zone by zone review of the Subarea Plan to determine if changes are necessary
to better serve the public interests. The review process for each zoning district included a study
session with the council, a public meeting with the property owners and a follow-up meeting with
council to determine which text amendment changes, if any, staff should proceed with.
The first zoning districts to be reviewed were the Gateway Commercial Avenue and Gateway
Commercial Center Zones. Since both zones were designed to support the auto sales and
service industry, and contained similar regulations, they were reviewed together. Council
review was conducted on May 18th, 2010, and a public meeting was conducted on May 20th,
2010. The meeting was attended by approximately 35 — 40 people. As a result of the
comments at the meeting, the changes outlined above were forwarded to the Council on June
8th where Council directed staff to proceed with the formal code text amendment process. A
motion formalizing the direction was passed on June 15, 2010. The minutes of the Community
Meeting are attached for your review. A staff report and analysis will be provided in conjunction
with the public hearing packet.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: No action recommended at this time. The Planning
Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed amendments on August
26, 2010.
STAFF CONTACT: Lori Barlow, AICP, Associate Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
SARP Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability)
SARP Chapter 2.1.5 Gateway Commercial Avenue Zone
SARP Chapter 2.1.6 Gateway Commercial Center Zone
SARP Section 2.2.2(f) Gateway Commercial Center Retail (Building Use)
SARP Section 2.6.1(2)(7) Standards (Signage Regulations)
SARP Section 2.6.2(3) Standards (Wall Signs)
SARP Section 2.6.2(6) Standards (Freestanding Signs)
May 20th Gateway Commercial Avenue and Gateway Commercial Center Public Meeting
Transcript
Spol.vnc\ 604111/ Department of Community Development
jVal ley _ Planning Division
Planning Commission
Study Session
August 12th, 2010
CTA-06-10
Text Amendments to the Sprague and Appleway
Corridors Subarea Plan
Department of Community Development
Spiil:anc
j�alle� Planning Division
Background inforrncliion
April 2010 — Council Directed Staff to review the
Subarea plan Zone by Zone
Council Report Refer to
Review by Property Owner Issues and Planning
Council Public Meeting Concerns Commission for
Summary Recommendation
First Zones Reviewed:
Gateway Commercial Avenue and Gateway 1:ommercial
Centers
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Spiil:an . Department of Community Development __.
SSt�al1K Planning Division sr
issues identified by Review Process
Replacing Non-conforming Structures/Use
Maximum Front Setbacks
Minimum building frontage requirement
Pole Sign Limits on Double Frontage Lots
Accessory Structures — What regulations apply?
Reduction in Uses
Trees versus Signage
Development Regulations on Double Frontage Lots
Wall Signage Related to Brand Requirements
Department of Community Development : •
Spokane
Planning Division
Maximum Setback Requirements
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eliminate maximum
1=, , .; � . ..., .�.� � i setback requirement in
I the Gateway
Commercial Avenue
Issue — Property owners
„C&w,Q.K. i• concerned that car
dealers did not have
adequate area to
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SIRII r Si.]R..(:h& display cars
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C.vireVlk Regula I ]ens
2.1.5. Gateway Commercial Avenue 2.1.6. Gateway Commercial
District Zone Center District Zone
Street/Street Category Sprague Appleway Other Street/Street Category Sprague Appleway Other
Ave. Blvd. StreetsAve. Blvd. Streets
2.2.7.FronEE
et Setback 2.2.7.Front Street Setback
mum 00/300�la /no 100/no minim�� s um/maximum On/10f15Oot Setback
minimum lmaximum 100/no 100/no 100/no —
max max max
2.2.9.Side Yard Setback
minimum mi living space n indoor 10 0 10 0 10
minimum m/out living space windows 50 50 50
2.2.10.Rear Yard Setback
minimum setback 100 I 100 I 100
2.2.11.Alley Setback
minimum setback 5 0 I 5 ft I 51t
2.2.12.Frontage Coverage
minimum percentage covered 30% I no min. I no min.
2.2.13.B u i ld-to-Comer
required or not required rot required loot requircdhot required
2.2.14.Maximum Building Length
maximum building length N/A I 1800 I N/A
Department of Community Development
Siaikane
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Proposed Amendment
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2.1.5. Gateway Commercial 2.1.6. Gateway Commercial
Avenue District Zone Center District Zone
.2.Site Development Standards
Street/Street Category Sprague Appleway Other Street/Street Category Sprague Appleway Other
Ave. Blvd. StreetsAve. Blvd. Streets
2.2.7.Front Street Setback 2.2.7.Front Street Setback
minimum/maximum On/no I /no 100/no mmrmum/maximam 0 ft/10ft ft 50Io max 00/no max max 00/no max
max x max
2.2.8.Side Street Setback
minimum/maximum 100/no 100/no 100/no
max max max
2.2.9.Side Yard Setback
minimum w/living space windows 10 0 10 fl 10 0
minimum m'/out living space windows 5 0 511 511
2.2.10.Rear Yard Setback
minimum setback 100 I 1011 I 100
2.2.11.AIley Setback
minimum setback 5 0 I 5 0 I 5 0
2.2.12.Frontage Coverage - -
minimumpercentagecovered 30% I no min. I no min.
2.2.13.Build-to-Comer -
required or not required rot required not rcquiredhot required
2.2.14.Maximum Building Length - -
maximumbuildinglength N/A I 18011 I N/A
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Spukutm�. Department of Community Development i
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jVa►ley„ r Planning Division
Minimum building frontage requirement
GCC requires building Requirement designed to
frontage to be => achieve a specific form @
50% of the lot width street (denser);
Pedestrian vs. auto
GCA requires building oriented
frontage to be => Issue: Property Owners
30% of the IQt wid h concerned about replacing
�j ` destroyed structures on
/ / 1 existing lots and the car lot
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display needs
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Cu.rrevkt Regu atIon
2.1.5.Gateway Commercial Avenue Modify Regulations to
District Zone
r31 ' Sprague Appleway other eliminate minimum
Street l Street Category Streets
2.2.-12.FrontageCoverage frontage coverage
minimum percentage emceedcstelaste...51vd.
30% min. I no mm.
requirement in the
/ Gateway Commercial
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ProposRed egulation
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•.1.5.Gatewa •• • -r". , •• • .i-• u.• ••-
2.2.Site Development StandardsGCC intended to be
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Blvd. Streets
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IELMWIDIMIIMII more pedestrian
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Building Uses
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Car Sales allowed in GCA and GCC zoning districts
Changes proposed to GCA not GCC zoning district
2.1.5.Gateway Commercial Avenue
2.1.6.Gateway Commercial Center
District Zone
•.2.Site Development Standards •2.Site Development Standards
Sprague Appleway Other Sprague Appleway Other
Street/Street Category Street/Street Category
Ave. Blvd. Streets Ave. Blvd. Streets
2.2.2.Building Use 2.2.2.Buildng Use
1)Retail — — — 0 Retail — — —
a)City Center Retail — — — a)City Center Retail — — _
b)Neighborhood Center Retail — — — in Neighborhood Center Retail — — —
c)Mt led-Use Avenue Retail — _ — e)Mixed-Use Avenue Retail — — —
d)Corner Store Retail — _ — st)Comer Store Retail — — —
el Gateway Commercial e)Gateway Commercial
permitted permitted permittedpermitted permitted permitted
Avenue Retail Avenue Retail
I)Gateway Commercial Center Retail — — — 0 Gateway Commercial Center Retail permitted permitted permined
2)Civic,Quasi-Civic.&Cultural p„.)„,,,,d.• r,„,,,,,,,,.• „min,.• 0 Clstr,guarl-Ch Is.&Cultural minimal-• permitted-• pavane.,-•
3)Office 3)Omen
4)Light Industrial Pensive] pamittal nautical 0 Ugh.ludustriai — — —
Ni Lodging lee/common cern-) — — — 5)Lodging(wkommon entry) patniunl permitted puminni
S)Live-Work — — — S)Us•-wo& _ _ _
7)Residential 7/Residential
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Sj»ikane�' Department of Community Development
jVaoosimeorrlc Planning Division
Curreint Gateway Commercial Ave. Retail
i)Permitted Uses:
(1)Vehicle Sales and Services,including automobiles,recreational vehicles,boats,motor sports
vehicles,etc
(2)Vehicle repair,body and glass shops.
(3)Vehicle parts and accessories.
(4)Gas stations.(Gas station may be exempt from 2.2.3.Minimum Building Height Regulations and 2.2.12.
Frontage Coverage Regulations.)
(5)Drive-in/Drive-up Fast Food Restaurants
(6)"Medium Box"Commercial Sales&Services including the following:
(a)Establishments selling or servicing Large Scale Goods such as party goods,art supplies,sporting goods,
electronics or appliances,outdoor accessories,furniture,home furnishings,hardware,and home improvements
stores.
(b)Commercial services such as miscellaneous Repair Service uses with no outdoor storage,including plumbing
services,laundry services,cleaning and janitorial service and supplies,vacuum cleaning and sewing repair and
rental shops,etc.
(c)Print and Graphics Supply and Service,including typesetting,lithography,graphics and art services,etc.
(d)Big Box and Medium Box Warehouse retail,restaurant supply retail,and warehouse-scale buying club retail.
ii)Prohibited Uses:
(1)Full service restaurants
Spokane
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
Proposed Gateway Commercial Ave. Retail
i)Permitted Uses:
(1)Vehicle Sales and Services,including automobiles,recreational vehicles,boats,motor sports vehicles,etc
.(Vehicle Sales are exempt from 2.2.7 Front Street Setback Regulations and
2.2.12 Frontage Coverage Regulations.)
(2)Vehicle repair,body and glass shops.
(3)Vehicle parts and accessories.
(4)Gas stations.(Gas station may be are exempt from 2.2.3.Minimum Building Height Regulations and
2.2.12.Frontage Coverage Regulations.)
(5)Drive-in/Drive-up Fast Food Restaurants
(6)"Medium Box"Commercial Sales&Services including the following:
(a)Establishments selling or servicing Large Scale Goods such as party goods,art supplies,sporting goods,
electronics or appliances,outdoor accessories,furniture,home furnishings,hardware,and home
improvements stores.
(b)Commercial services such as miscellaneous Repair Service uses with no outdoor storage,including
plumbing services,laundry services,cleaning and janitorial service and supplies,vacuum cleaning and
sewing repair and rental shops,etc.
(c)Print and Graphics Supply.and Service,including typesetting,lithography,graphics and art services,etc.
(d)Big Box and Medium Box Warehouse retail,restaurant supply retail,and warehouse-scale buying club
retail.
ii)Prohibited Uses:
(1)Full service restaurants
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Reduction i Uses :� t
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Uses allowed include GCA Retail Plan based on finding -too much
and GCC Retail, Lodging, Light commercial property is available
Industrial,and Civic/Institutional
Main Concern Clustering similar and complementary uses
Property owners concerned that creates an environment supportive of those
reducing the number of uses business'
allowed reduces the value of Limiting the location where certain uses are
their property
allowed makes property more likely to
Office uses that are develop since the number of properties
complementary to automobile
dealerships should be allowed available is reduced
i.e.accounting,insurance,legal Comprehensive Plan Policies dictate that only
offices uses considered complementary to auto sales be
allowed win autorow area. Some office uses
are complementary to auto sales and services
Cu rt%st Legend:
Not Permitted _ G:Ground Floor Required:These are Required elements of all new development
Only as indicated.
Permitted:These elements arc allowed by right unless otherwise specified .:Community centers,senior centers,turn centers.childcare
facilities,and educational facilities arc not permitsed.
Section 2.2.2.Building Use
Limited:These frontages may only be applied to access lobbies for upper
Floor uses that are different from the ground floor use
2.1.5.Gatewa Commercial Avenue District Zone
r.2.Site Development r.3.Street andSprague Applew Other
tandards r pen Space Standards Ave. ay Blvd.Streets
Street/Street Category Sprague Applewa Other 2.3.1.Street Standards
Ave. y Blvd. Streets
2.2.2.Building Use 3)Maximum Block Size 5 acres 5 acres 5 acres
1)Retail — — — 4)Street Configuration required required required
a)City Center Retail — — — 5)Street Type
b)Neighborhood Center Retail — — — a)Core Street — — —
r)Mined-Use Avenue Retail — — — b)City Street — — permitted
d)Corner Store Retail — — — c)Neighborhood Street — — —
e)Gateway Commercial d)Neighborhood Green _
Avenue Retail
permitted permitted permitted _ _
Street
0 Gateway Commercial
— — — e)Service Street — — permitted
Center Retail
permitted
2)Civic,Quasi-Civic,& permitted-permitted-permitted U Alley — — —
Cultural `
3) Office g)Passage — — —
4) Light Industrial permittedpermittedpermitted2.3.2.Open Space
Standards
5)Lodging(w/common entry) — — — see section 2.3.3
6)Live-work — — —
7)Residential 2.4.Parking Standards Sprague Applew Other
Ave, ay Blvd.Streets
a)Multi-Family w/Common
— — — '.4.1.Parking Types
Entry
b)Attached Single-Family w/
Surface Parking
Individual Entry
c)Detached Single-Family
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Proposed Legend:
—:Not Permitted - G:Ground Floor Required:These arc Required elements of all new development
Only as indicated.
Permitted:These elements are allowed by right unless otherwise specified .:Community ctlrz r•••4-•rcnterc teen centers,childcare
" fa edes not
Section 2.2.2.Building Use
": Limiteducational to officefacilitiusesare that are
supportive of auto sales and services
Limited:These frontages mayonly be applied to access lobbi for upper which include: accounting,insurance,
loor uses that are different from the ground floor use legal services,and other auto sales
support office uses as determined by the
lirector.
2.1.5.Gatewa CommercialAvenue District Zone
+.2.Site Development •.3.Street and Sprague Applew Other
-tandards •pen Space Standards Ave. ay Blvd.Streets
Street/Street Category Sprague Applewa Other 2,3.1.Street Standards
Ave. y Blvd. Streets
2.2.2.Building Use 3)Maximum Block Size 5 acres 5 acres 5 acres
I)Retail — — — 4)Street Configuration required required required
a)City Center Retail — — — 5)Street Type
b)Neighborhood Center Retail — — — a)Core Street — — —
c)Mixed-Use Avenue Retail — — — b)City Street — — permitted
d)Corner Store Retail — — — c)Neighborhood Street — — —
e)Gateway Commercial pennitt�d pcnnitted permitted d)Neighborhood Green — — —
Avenue Retail Street
Gateway Commercial Center — — — e)Service Street — — permitted
Retail
2)Civic,Quasi-Civic,& pemrttr'�^�itia'permitted 0 Alley — — —
Cultural ` •
3) restricted restricted restricted
Office g)Passage — — —
4)Light Industrial ed 2.3.2.Open Space
Standards
5)Lodging(w/common entry) — — — see section 2.3.3
6)Live-Work — — —
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Accessory SJ'ruc uses
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Regulations applicable to Frontage coverage and
primary structure on site front setbacks met by
(setback,frontage coverage) primary structure
Main Concerns: Rear and side setbacks
Structure placed near the apply; architectural
street? standards may be
applicable
Min. frontage coverage req't
E. Not an issue — should be
-- clarified in code
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Currevk 2.0.1.APPLICABILITY
1)City Center District Zone.These regulations shall apply to:
a)New constniction.
b)Additions greater than 20%of the building floor area.
c)Exterior Improvements("facelifts")costing more than 20%of the assessed or appraised value of the building
and land.Such exterior regulations shall conform to the architectural regulations contained in Section 2.5.
2)All Other District Zones.These regulations shall apply to:
a)New construction.
b)Exterior Improvements("facelifts")costing more than 20%of the assessed or appraised value of the building
and land.Such exterior improvements shall conform to the architectural regulations contained in Section 2.5.
3)New Construction.New construction is defined as an entirely new structure or the reconstruction,remodel,
rehabilitation or expansion of a building costing more than 50%of the assessed or appraised value of the existing
structure and land.
4)Existing Buildings and Completed Applications.Nothing contained in this section shall require any change
to an existing building or structure for which a building permit has been previously issued or applied for in the
Community Development Department,and the application is deemed complete prior to the effective date of this
Subarea Plan.
5)Ownership/Tenant Changes.Changes in property ownership or tenants of existing uses shall likewise require
no change in any existing building or structure.
6)Limitations on Required Improvements.Where improvements and additions are made to existing buildings,
requirements for renovation or enlargements apply only to net new floor area.Improvements and additions to
existing buildings that increase non-conformities are not permitted.If regulations to be applied to net new floor
area are not specified in this Subarea Plan,then the Community Development Director/Designee shall determine
which regulations shall apply.
7)Non-conforming uses shall be regulated by Spokane Valley Municipal Code(SVMC)Title 19.20.060,with the
exception that the lawful use of land at the time of passage of this code may be continued unless the use is
discontinued or abandoned for a period of 24 consecutive months.
8)Development regulations established in this Plan are specified as either Standards or Guidelines.....
Proposed 2.0.1.APPLICABILITY
I)City Center District Zone.These regulations shall apply to.
a)New construction.
b)Additions greater than 20%of the building floor area.
c)Exterior Improvements("facelifts")costing more than 20%of the assessed or appraised value of the building and land.Such
exterior regulations shall conform to the architectural regulations contained in Section 2.5.
2)All Other District Zones.These regulations shall apply to:
a)New construction.
b)Exterior Improvements("facelifts")costing more than 20%of the assessed or appraised value of the building and land.Such
exterior improvements shall conform to the architectural regulations contained in Section 2.5.
3)New Construction.New constriction is defined as an entirely new structure or the reconstruction,remodel,
rehabilitation or expansion of a building costing more than 50%of the assessed or appraised value of the existing stricture and land.
4)Existing Buildings and Completed Applications.Nothing contained in this section shall require any change
to an existing building or structure for which a building permit has been previously issued or applied for in the
Community Development Department,and the application is deemed complete prior to the effective date of this
Subarea Plan.
5)Ownership/Tenant Changes.Changes in property ownership or tenants of existing uses shall likewise require
no change in any existing building or structure.
6)Limitations on Required Improvements.Where improvements and additions are made to existing buildings,requirements for
renovation or enlargements apply only to net new floor area.Improvements and additions to existing buildings that increase non-
conformities are not permitted.If regulations to be applied to net new floor area are not specified in this Subarea Plan,then the
Community Development Director/Designee shall determine which regulations shall apply.
Accessory structures proposed on developed sites shall not be
required to meet frontage coverage requirements,height
requirements,or maximum setbacks. Accessory structures shall
meet all applicable architectural standards in section 2.5.2 Height
Massing and Composition.
7)Non-conforming uses shall be regulated by Spokane Valley Municipal Code(SVMC)Title 19.20.060,with the
exception that the lawful use of land at the time of passage of this code may be continued unless the use is discontinued or abandoned
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Department of Community Development
jVal Planning Division
Freestanding Sign Limits
SUB Area Plan allows 1 pole Intent of sign regulations is to
sign per property if the minimize sign clutter along the
property has Sprague corridor
Frontage Properties have other sign
Main Concerns: types available to them in
Properties with double addition to the pole sign, i.e.
frontage want to advertise on monument signs, wall signs,
both fronts i.e car dealerships etc.
with frontage on Sprague and SVMC regulations allow 1
Appleway pole sign per arterial street
Reduces the ability to frontage
advertise the business
6)Freestanding Signs
Freestanding Signs are permanently mounted signs not attached to a building,in which signs are constructed on or
are affixed to the ground by columns,poles,or similar structural components.
a)Standards
i) Freestanding Signs shall only be permitted along Sprague Avenue for non-
residential uses with a dedicated ground floor entrance,within permitted District Zones indicated on the Signage
Regulation Chart 2.6.
ii) The maximum number of Freestanding Signs per parcel is one(1).
iii) The maximum height of a Freestanding Sign for permitted District Zones shall be as follows:
(1) Mixed Use Avenue:20 feet.
(2) Gateway Commercial Avenue:30 feet(single business)or 40 feet(multi-business complex).
(3) Gateway Commercial Center:30 feet(single business)or 40 feet(multibusiness
complex)or 50 feet(parcels abutting I-90).
iv) The maximum area of a Freestanding Sign for permitted District Zones shall be as follows:
(1) Mixed Use Avenue: 100 square feet.
(2) Gateway Commercial Avenue: 100 square feet.
(3) Gateway Commercial Center:100 square feet(single business)or 250 square feet(multi-business
complex,or parcels abutting 1-90).Where three(3)or more businesses agree to share a single sign structure,an
additional 20 percent of sign area shall be allowed up to a maximum of 250 square feet.
v) Sign location:Freestanding Signs with structural supports less than two(2)feet in width,with copy
area placed at a height of seven(7)feet or more above grade,may be located at the property line,outside of the
clear view triangle(SVMC 22.70). Freestanding signs with structural supports of more than two(2)feet shall be
set back not less than ten(10)feet from the front property line or border easement.
vii) Signs shall be landscaped per SVMC 22.70.
viii) A single unomamented pole support design topped by a can sign typical of a commercial strip shall not
be used.
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Proposed 6)Freestanding Signs
Freestanding Signs are permanently mounted signs not attached to a building,in which signs are constructed on or
are affixed to the ground by columns,poles,or similar structural components.
a)Standards
i) Freestanding Signs shall only be permitted along Sprague "venue for non-
residential uses with a dedicated ground floor entrance,within permitted District Zones
indicated on the Signage Regulation Chart 2.6.
ii) The maximum number of Freestanding Signs per parcel is one(1)per
street frontage.
iii) The maximum height of a Freestanding Sign for permitted District Zones shall be as follows:
(I) Mixed Use Avenue:20 feet.
(2) Gateway Commercial Avenue:30 feet(single business)or 40 feet(multi-business complex).
(3) Gateway Commercial Center:30 feet(single business)or 40 feet(multibusiness
complex)or 50 feet(parcels abutting I-90).
iv) The maximum area of a Freestanding Sign for permitted District Zones shall be as follows:
(I) Mixed Use Avenue: 100 square feet.
(2) Gateway Commercial Avenue: 100 square feet.
(3) Gateway Commercial Center: 100 square feet(single business)or 250 square feet(multi-business
complex,or parcels abutting 1-90).Where three(3)or more businesses agree to share a single sign structure,an
additional 20 percent of sign area shall be allowed up to a maximum of 250 square feet.
v) Sign location:Freestanding Signs with structural supports less than two(2)feet in width,with copy
area placed at a height of seven(7)feet or more above grade,may be located at the property line,outside of the
clear view triangle(SVMC 22.70). Freestanding signs with structural supports of more than two(2)feet shall be
set back not less than ten(10)feet from the front property line or border easement.
vii) Signs shall be landscaped per SVMC 22.70.
viii) A single unornamented pole support design topped by a can sign typical of a commercial strip shall not
be used.
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Spokane
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Wall Sign ksue
Subarea Plan wall sign area
maximum is 15% of wall area No specific
Wall mounted below the 2nd information provided to
floor warrant an increase in
Main Concerns: sign area
Car Dealership Brand
Requirements may be greater SVMC code allows up to
than 15%of wall area, 25% of wall area — no
especially if more than one
brand is sold limits on wall location
Reduces the ability to 1st Floor Wall location
advertise the business supports the pedestrian
scale environment
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2)STANDARDS
I) Sign types shall be permitted according to District Zone,as indicated in the Signage Regulations
Chart-Figure 2.6.
2)
7) Sign Area Maximum—Building Mounted Signs:
(a) The total square footage of building mounted signs permitted in any Subarea Plan zone district
shall not exceed 15% of the wall area.Tenant spaces shall be calculated individually.
Building mounted signs to be calculated include,Wall Signs,Roof Signs,Awning Valance Signs,Above
Awning Signs,Above Canopy Signs,Canopy Fascia Signs,Recessed Entry Signs and Window Signs.See
Section 2.6.2 for maximum size standards for individual signs.
8)
3)Wall Signs
Wall Signs are signs which are located on,and parallel to,a building wall.
a) Standards
i) Wall Signs shall only be permitted for non-residential uses with a dedicated ground floor entrance.
ii) Wall Signs shall only be mounted on a wall area below the second
floor level. Exception: Wall Signs may be mounted above the second floor
level on an architectural tower configured to display wall signs.
iii) No Wall Sign shall exceed 150 square feet in size.Individual businesses are allowed a minimum 32
square foot sign.
Department of Community Development
Spiikane
jl�allc}y�„ Planning Division
Proposed 0,eguicitlon
2)STANDARDS
1) Sign types shall be permitted according to District Zone,as indicated in the Signage Regulations Chart-
Figure 2.6.
2)
7) Sign Area Maximum—Building Mounted Signs:
(a) The total square footage of building mounted signs permitted in any Subarea Plan zone district shall not
exceed 250 0 -1-5%of the wall area.Tenant spaces shall be calculated individually.Building mounted signs to be
calculated include,Wall Signs,Roof Signs,Awning Valance Signs,Above Awning Signs,Above Canopy Signs,
Canopy Fascia Signs,Recessed Entry Signs and Window Signs.See Section 2.6.2 for maximum size standards for
individual signs.
8)
3)Wall Signs
Wall Signs are signs which are located on,and parallel to,a building wall.
a) Standards
i) Wall Signs shall only be permitted for non-residential uses with a dedicated ground floor entrance.
ii) Wall Signs shall only be mounted on a wall arca below the second floor
level. Exception: Wall Signs may be mounted above the second floor level on an
iii) No Wall Sign shall exceed 150 square feet in size.Individual businesses are allowed a minimum 32
square foot sign.
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Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan
Adopted August 2009
Book II—2.2 Site Development Regulations Page 13 o123
2.0.1. APPLICABILITY
1)City Center District Zone. These regulations shall apply to:
a)New construction.
b)Additions greater than 20%of the building floor area.
c)Exterior Improvements("facelifts")costing more than 20%of the assessed or appraised value of the building and
land. Such exterior regulations shall conform to the architectural regulations contained in Section 2.5.
2)All Other District Zones.These regulations shall apply to:
a)New construction.
b)Exterior Improvements("facelifts")costing more than 20%of the assessed or appraised value of the building and
land. Such exterior improvements shall conform to the architectural regulations contained in Section 2.5.
3)New Construction.New construction is defined as an entirely new structure or the reconstruction,remodel,
rehabilitation or expansion of a building costing more than 50%of the assessed or appraised value of the existing
structure and land.
4)Existing Buildings and Completed Applications.Nothing contained in this section shall require any change
to an existing building or structure for which a building permit has been previously issued or applied for in the
Community Development Department,and the application is deemed complete prior to the effective date of this
Subarea Plan.
5)Ownership/Tenant Changes. Changes in property ownership or tenants of existing uses shall likewise require
no change in any existing building or structure.
6)Limitations on Required Improvements. Where improvements and additions are made to existing buildings,
requirements for renovation or enlargements apply only to net new floor area. Improvements and additions to
existing buildings that increase non-conformities are not permitted. If regulations to be applied to net new floor area
are not specified in this Subarea Plan,then the Community Development Director/Designee shall determine which
regulations shall apply. Accessory structures proposed on developed sites shall not be required to meet frontage
coverage requirements,height requirements. or maximum setbacks. Accessory structures shall meet all applicable
architectural standards in section 2.5.2 Height Massing and Composition.
7)Non-conforming uses shall be regulated by Spokane Valley Municipal Code(SVMC)Title 19.20.060,with the
exception that the lawful use of land at the time of passage of this code may be continued unless the use is
discontinued or abandoned for a period of 24 consecutive months.
8)Development regulations established in this Plan are specified as either Standards or Guidelines.
Standards address those aspects of development that are essential to achieve the goals of the Subarea Plan.They
include specifications for site development and building design, such as permitted land uses,building height and
setbacks.Conformance with standards is mandatory.Such provisions are indicated by use of the words"shall",
"must",or"is/is not permitted."
Guidelines provide guidance for new development in terms of aesthetics and other considerations such as district
character or design details.They're intended to direct building and site design in a way that results in the continuity
of the valued character of the City of Spokane Valley. Whereas conformance with the Standards is mandatory,
conformance with the Guidelines is recommended. Provisions that fall into this category are indicated by the use of
words"should,""may"or"are encouraged to."In various cases,the Guidelines provide a choice of treatments that
will achieve the desired effect.
Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan
Adopted August 2009
Book II—2.2 Development Regulations Page 29 of 123
e) Gateway Commercial Avenue Retail
i)Permitted Uses:
(1)Vehicle Sales and Services,including automobiles,recreational vehicles,boats,motor sports vehicles,etc.
(Vehicle Sales are exempt from 2.2.7 Front Street Setback Regulations and 2.2.12 Frontage Coverage Regulations.)
(2)Vehicle repair,body and glass shops.
(3)Vehicle parts and accessories.
(4)Gas stations.(Gas station - are exempt from 2.2.3. Minimum Building Height Regulations and 2.2.12.
Frontage Coverage Regulations.)
(5)Drive-in/Drive-up Fast Food Restaurants
(6)"Medium Box"Commercial Sales&Services including the following:
(a)Establishments selling or servicing Large Scale Goods such as party goods,art supplies,sporting goods,
electronics or appliances,outdoor accessories,furniture,home furnishings,hardware,and home improvements
stores.
(b)Commercial services such as miscellaneous Repair Service uses with no outdoor storage, including plumbing
services, laundry services,cleaning and janitorial service and supplies,vacuum cleaning and sewing repair and
rental shops,etc.
(c)Print and Graphics Supply and Service,including typesetting,lithography,graphics and art services,etc.
(d)Big Box and Medium Box Warehouse retail,restaurant supply retail,and warehouse-scale buying club retail.
ii)Prohibited Uses:
(1)Full service restaurants
Book II,Section 2.1.5 Development Regulations,page 24 of 123 Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan
Adopted August 2009
Legend:
--:Not Permitted G:Ground Floor Only Required:These are Required elements of all new development as indicated.
Permitted:These elements are allowed by right unless otherwise specified in •:Community centers,senior centers,teen centers,childcare facilities,and educational
Limited:These frontages may only be applied to access lobbies for upper floor uses that are different from the
ground floor use
7 1 5 Gateway Cnmmerrial Avert P Distrirt t r_
2.2.Site Development Standards 2.3.Street and Sprague Appleway Other
Open Space Standards Ave. Blvd. Streets
Street/Street Category Sprague Appleway Other 2.3.1.Street Standards
Ave. Blvd. Streets
2.2.1.Bullding Orientation to Streets and
I)Street Provision required required required
Public Open Spaces
required or not required required I required I required 2)Pre-Located Street required required required
2.22.Bullding Use 3)Maximum Block Size 5 acres 5 acres 5 acres
1)Retail — — — 4)Street Configuration required required required
a)City Center Retail • — — -- 5)Street Type
b)Neighborhood Center Retail -- — — a)Core Street -- -- --
c)Mixed-Use Avenue Retail — -- — b)City Street -- -- permitted
d)Corner Store Retail -- — — c)Neighborhood Street -- -- —
e)Gateway Commercial Avenue Retail permitted permitted permitted d)Neighborhood Green Street — — —
f)Gateway Commercial Center Retail -- -- — e)Service Street — — permitted
2)Civic,Quasi-Civic,&Cultural permitted-• permitted-• permitted-• f)Alley -- — —
3)Office g)Passage -- — —
4) Light Industrial permitted permitted permitted 2.3.2.Open Space Standards
5)Lodging(w/common entry) -- — -- see section 2.3.3
6)Live-Work -- — --
7)
Residential 2.4.Parking Standards ' Sprague Appleway'l Other
Ave. Blvd, Streets
a)Multi-Family w/Common Entry -- -- -- 2.4.1.Perking Types
h)Attached Single-Family w/Individual — -- -- I)Surface Parking
e)Detached Single-Family Housing — -- — a)Front lot -- permitted permitted
2.23.Bullding Height b)Side lot permitted permitted permitted
minimum height 1 floor/20 ft 1 floor/20 ft I floor/20 0 c)Rear lot permitted permitted permitted
maximum height 3 floors/42 ft 3 floors/42 ft 3 floors/42 ft 2)Parking Structure
2.2.4.Reletlon to Single Family Homes a)Exposed permitted permitted permitted
required or not applicable N/A I N/A I N/A b)Wrapped-Ground Level permitted permitted permitted
2.2.5.Publlc Frontage Improvements c)Wrapped-All Levels permitted permitted permitted
required or not required required I required I not required d)Partially Submerged Podium permitted permitted permitted
2.2.6.Private Frontage e)Underground Parking permitted permitted permitted
I)Shopfront permitted permitted permitted 2.4.2.Parking Standards
2)Corner Entry permitted permitted permitted see section 2.4.2.
3)Arcade — -- —
Sprague 'Appleway j Other
4)Grand Portico -- — -- 2.5.Architectural Standards
Ave. Blvd. Streets
5)Forecourt — -- -- F #:F1¢]117, 11Si;'[ r u•r:itrril 11111. 1111.
6)Grand Entry permitted permitted permitted rlin MrrEEM M=11.123Eti.
7)Common Lobby Entry — -- -- MZEMZEII ME=0
8)Stoop — -- -- 2.5.3.Length Massing&Composition 111. 11
9)Porch — -- — 111=IMMITI ®' :o
10)Front Door — -- — Sidewall&Rearwall Increment ®=ZEMII=Itg=
II)Parking Structure Entry permitted permitted permitted
12)Vehicle Display:Option I permitted permitted — 2.6.Signage Standards Sprague Appleway Other
Ave. Blvd, Streets
13)Vehicle Display:Option 2 permitted — — 2.62.Signage Types
14)Edge Treatment:Fenced — permitted permitted
13)Edge Treatment:Terraced permitted permitted permitted
14)Edge Treatment:Flush permitted permitted permitted
2.2.7.Front Street Setback
minimum/maximum 00/3g4i.no 15f/no max 10f/no mar
max
2.2.8.51de Street Setback
minimum/maximum 100/no max I 10f/no max I 10f/no max
2.2.9.Side Yard Setback
minimum w/living space windows 10 ft I1°
ft
10 o
minimum w/out living space windows 511 5 0 511
2.2.10.Rear Yard Setback
minimum setback 100 I
loft lo ft
2.2.11Alley Setback
minimum setback 5 0 I 5 0 I 5 n
2.2.12.Frontage Coverage
minimum percentage covered 40;4 no minI no min. I no min.
2.2.13.B u I I d-to-Come r
required or not required not required I not required I not required
2.2.14.Maximum Building Length
Page 44 of 201
Book II,Section 2.1.6 Development Regulations,page 25 of 123 Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan
Adopted August 2009
Legend:
--:Not Permitted G:Ground Floor Only Required:These are Required elements of all new development as indicated.
Permitted:These elements are allowed by right unless otherwise specified in
Section 2.22.Building Use
Limited:These frontages may only be applied to access lobbies for upper floor uses that are different from the ":Community centers,senior centers,teen centers,childcare facilities,and
ground floor use educational facilities are not permitted.
2.1.6.Gateway Commercial Center District Zone
2.2.Site Development Standards 2.3.Street and Sprague Appleway Other
Open Space Standards Ave. Blvd. Streets
Street/Street Category Sprague Appleway Other 2.3.1.Street Standards
Ave. Blvd. Streets
2.2.1.Building Orientation to Streets and 1)Street Provision required required required
Public Coen Soeces
required or not required required I required I required 2)Pre-Located Street required required required
2.2.2.Building Use 3)Maximum Block Size 5 acres 5 acres 5 acres
I)Retail -- --- -- 4)Street Configuration required required required
a)City Center Retail -- -- -- 5)Street Type
b)Neighborhood Center Retail -- --- -- a)Core Street -- -- ---
c)Mixed-Use Avenue Retail -- -- -- b)City Street -- -- permitted
d)Corner Store Retail -- -- -- c)Neighborhood Street -- -- --
e)Gateway Commercial Avenue Retail permitted permitted permitted d)Neighborhood Green Street --- -- --
0 Gateway Commercial Center Retail permitted permitted permitted e)Service Street -- permitted
2)Civic.Quasi-Civic.&Cultural permitted-' permitted-' permitted-* I)Alley — -- --
3)Office g)Passage -- -- --
4) Light Industrial -- -- -- 2.3.2.Open Space Standards
5)Lodging(w/common entry) _ pemtittcd permitted permitted see section 2.33
6)Live-Work --- --- --
7)Residential Sprague Appleway Other
2.4.Parking Standards Ave. Blvd. Streets
a)Multi-Family w/Common Entry -- --- -- 2.4.1.Parking Types
b)Attached Single-Family w/Individual -- -- -- I)Surface Parking
c)Detached Single-Family Housing -- -- -- a)Front lot -- permitted permitted
2.2.3.Building Height b)Side lot permitted permitted permitted
minimum height I floor/20 ft 1 floor/20 fl I floor/20 6 c)Rear lot permitted permitted permitted
maximum height 3 floors/42 0 3 floors/42 fl 3 floors/42 ft 2)Parking Structure
2.2.4.Relation to Single Family Homes a)Exposed permitted permitted permitted
required or not applicable N/A I N/A I N/A b)Wrapped-Ground Level permitted permined permitted
2.2.5.Public Frontage Improvements c)Wrapped-All Levels permitted permitted permitted
required or not required required I required I not required d)Partially Submerged Podium permitted permitted permitted
2.2.6.Private Frontage e)Underground Parking permitted permitted permitted
I)Shopfront permitted permitted permitted 2.4.2.Parking Standards
2)Corner Entry permitted permitted pemtittcd see section 2.4.2.
3)Arcade -- -- ---
4)Grand Portico -- ___ __ 2.5.Architectural Sprague Appleway Other
Standards Ave. Blvd. Streets
5)Forecourt -- --- -- . .`e g t`ass ng• ompos on
6)Grand Entry permitted pemtittcd pemritted Top I required required required
7)Common Lobby Entry -- -- -- Base required required required
8)Stoop -- -- --- 2.5.3.Length Massing&Composition
9)Porch -- -- --- Streetvall Increment I 1006 8011 1006
10)Front Door -- -- --- Sidewall&Rearvall Increment N/A N/A N/A
I1)Parking Structure Entry permitted permitted permitted
12)Vehicle Display:Option 1 --- -- -- 2.6.Signage Standards Sprague Appleway Other
Ave. Blvd. Streets
13)Vehicle Display:Option 2 --- -- --- 2.6.2.Slgnage Types
14)Edge Treatment:Fenced -- permitted permitted see section 2.6
13)Edge Treatment:Terraced permitted permitted permitted
14)Edge Treatment:Flush permitted permitted permitted
2.2.7.Front Street Setback
minimum/maximum Oft/100 I 50/nomas I 00/nomax
2.2.8.Side Street Setback
minimum/maximum Of/200 I 00/no mac I Oft/nomax
2.2.9.Side Yard Setback
minimum w/living space windows 10 0 IU 0 10 ft
minimum w/out living space windows 5 f 5 Fl 5 fl
2.2.10.Rear Yard Setback
minimum setback 10 ft I 10 0 I 10 ft
2.2.11AIley Setback
minimum setback 5 fl I 5 ft I 5 ft
2.2.12.Frontage Coverage
minimum percentage covered a I no min. I no min.
2.2.13.Build-to-Corner
required or not required required I not required I not required
2.2.14.Maximum Building Length
Page 45 of 201
Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan
Adopted August 2009
Book II—2.6 Signage Regulations Page 67 of 123
2)STANDARDS
1) Sign types shall be permitted according to District Zone,as indicated in the Signage Regulations Chart-
Figure 2.6.
2) In the event that a sign falls under more than one sign definition found within this Section,the more
restrictive sign regulations shall apply.
3) Temporary Signs not listed in this section shall be permitted in the Plan Area per the requirements of the
SVMC Title 22.110.050.
4) "Prohibited Signs,"noted in the SVMC Title 22.110.020 are not permitted,unless expressly indicated for
specific sign types and district zones indicated in this section.
5) "Permit Required"noted in the SVMC Title 22.110.030 indicates requirements for sign permits.Unless
otherwise noted,a sign permit is required for all types listed in this section.
6) Sign Area Calculation: unless otherwise noted,sign areas for single and multiple-sided signs shall be
calculated as described in the SVMC Sign Regulations Section 22.110.100,items 2,3 and 4.
7) Sign Area Maximum—Building Mounted Signs:
(a) The total square footage of building mounted signs permitted in------Subarea Plan zone district
shall not exceed 25-=%of the wall area.Tenant spaces shall be calculated individually.Building
mounted signs to be calculated include,Wall Signs, Roof Signs,Awning Valance Signs,Above
Awning Signs,Above Canopy Signs,Canopy Fascia Signs, Recessed Entry Signs and Window
Signs. See Section 2.6.2 for maximum size standards for individual signs.
8) Signs shall not display animation unless otherwise noted,except standard barber poles and time and
temperature signs.
9) Animated signs are permitted as follows:
(a) In the Gateway Commercial Center and Gateway Commercial Avenue Zones.
(b) Anywhere along Sprague Avenue EXCEPT in City Center District Zone(animated signs
are prohibited in the City Center District Zone).
10) Non-animated electronic signs are permitted in all district zones, including scrolling"alpha-numeric"signs,
time and temperature signs.
11) Commercial messages which identify,advertise, or attract attention to a business,product,service,or event
or activity sold,existing, or offered elsewhere than upon the same property where the sign is displayed are
expressly prohibited.
12) All issues not specifically addressed herein shall be addressed pursuant to the SVMC Title 22.110 Sign
Regulations.
13) In the event of a conflict between this Section and any other City code,the provisions of this Section shall
apply.
14) Monument and freestanding signs shall not obscure any fire fighting appliance, including but not limited to
fire hydrants,fire connections,etc.
15) Signs shall not obstruct the clear view triangle or points of ingress/egress.
16) Billboards shall be regulated by Section 22.110.130 SVMC,EXCEPT that relocated billboards are
prohibited within the City Center District Zone. Further, in all other zones within the Subarea Plan
billboards may be constructed only on Sprague Avenue.
Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan
Adopted August 2009
Book II—2.6 Signage Regulations Page 73 of 123
3) Wall Signs
Wall Signs are signs which are located on,and parallel to,a building wall.
a) Standards
i) Wall Signs shall only be permitted for non-residential uses with a dedicated ground floor entrance.
SEcns ma\ be in.: -_4 above the scco;l:'. IL c! on an c.,chiccun•al tov,. --
iii) No Wall Sign shall exceed 150 square feetin size. Individual businesses are allowed a minimum
32 square foot sign.
iv) Only the following types of establishments are permitted to use animated Wall Signs,and only
below the second floor level: night clubs,movie theaters, and live performance theaters-capacity
of greater than 200 persons. When used,animation shall consist of flashing or chase lights only;
light sources shall be of incandescent,neon,or LED type only. Flashing xenon strobe lights and
rotating lights shall not be permitted.
v) Wall Signs shall project no more than 15 inches from the façade of the building.
vi) Menu or Menu Case Wall Signs: discrete wall-mounted signs or sign cases containing restaurant
menus:
(1) Shall be mounted at the ground floor facade of a restaurant or café with indoor or outdoor
seating.
(2) Shall be limited to the size of two(2)pages of the menu utilized by the restaurant plus the
frame.
(3)Shall not protrude more than three(3)inches from the façade. Lettering shall not exceed
one(1) inch in height.
(4)Shall not exceed one sign or sign case per façade.
(5)Shall not count towards the total sign area permitted based on the Linear Frontage Ratio.
(6)Shall be illuminated by indirect illumination only.
vii) Barber poles:
(1) Any barber shop shall be entitled to display one(1)barber pole in addition to other permitted
signs.
(2) Barber poles may be internally illuminated and may be mechanically rotated.
(3) Shall not count towards the total sign area permitted based on the Linear Frontage Ratio.
Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan
Adopted August 2009
Book II—2.6 Signage Regulations Page 75 of 123
6) Freestanding Signs
Freestanding Signs are permanently mounted signs not attached to a building, in which signs are constructed on or
are affixed to the ground by columns,poles,or similar structural components.
a)Standards
i) Freestanding Signs shall only be permitted-- — for non-residential uses with a
dedicated ground floor entrance,within permitted District Zones indicated on the Signage
Regulation Chart 2.6.
ii) The maximum number of Freestanding Signs per parcel is one(1).per street frontage.-.
iii) The maximum height of a Freestanding Sign for permitted District Zones shall be as follows:
(1) Mixed Use Avenue:20 feet.
(2) Gateway Commercial Avenue: 30 feet(single business)or 40 feet(multi-business
complex).
(3) Gateway Commercial Center: 30 feet(single business)or 40 feet(multibusiness
complex)or 50 feet(parcels abutting I-90).
iv) The maximum area of a Freestanding Sign for permitted District Zones shall be as follows:
(1) Mixed Use Avenue: 100 square feet.
(2) Gateway Commercial Avenue: 100 square feet.
(3) Gateway Commercial Center: 100 square feet(single business)or 250 square feet(multi-
business complex,or parcels abutting I-90). Where three(3)or more businesses agree to
share a single sign structure,an additional 20 percent of sign area shall be allowed up to a
maximum of 250 square feet.
v) Sign location: Freestanding Signs with structural supports less than two(2)feet in width,with
copy area placed at a height of seven(7)feet or more above grade,may be located at the property
line, outside of the clear view triangle(SVMC 22.70). Freestanding signs with structural supports
of more than two(2)feet shall be set back not less than ten(10)feet from the front property line or
border easement.
vii) Signs shall be landscaped per SVMC 22.70.
viii) A single unornamented pole support design topped by a can sign typical of a commercial strip
shall not be used.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
Siii STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE
4. . Valley PLANNING COMMISSION
CTA-06-10
STAFF REPORT DATE:AUGUST 19,2010
HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: August 26, 2010, beginning at 6:00 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall Council
Chambers, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 101, Spokane Valley, Washington 99206.
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: Zoning code text amendments to the following sections of the Sprague Appleway Corridors
Subarea Plan: 1)Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability)Identify what regulations pertain to Accessory Structures; 2)Chapter 2.1.5
Gateway Commercial Avenue District Zone) Update table (Building Use)to allow limited office uses,eliminate the
maximum front street setback, and eliminate the minimum frontage coverage percentage;3)Table 2.1.6(Gateway
Commercial Center District Zone)Update table(Building Use)to allow limited office uses;4)Chapter 2.2.2(e)(Gateway
commercial Avenue)to exempt vehicle sales from front street setback and frontage coverage requirements;and 5)Chapter
2.6(Signage Regulations)increase wall mounted signage area allowed up to 25%of the wall area,allow wall signs to be
placed above the 1st floor of the building,and allow 1 freestanding sign per street frontage.
This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C.
PROPOSAL LOCATION: The proposal affects all properties located within the area regulated by the Sprague and
Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan.
APPLICANT: City of Spokane Valley
APPROVAL CRITERIA: Title 17(General Provisions)and Title 21 (Environmental Controls)of the SVMC.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: No specific recommendation is provided. The Planning Division recommended
approval of the SARP and therefore is not providing a recommendation to approve or deny the city initiated proposed
text amendments. Instead the Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission consider the outcome of
each code text amendment to determine if the desired result will be achieved through code implementation. However,
in the case of clarifying the regulations applicable to Accessory Structures, since it was not contemplated in the code,
staff recommends approval.
STAFF PLANNER: LORI BARLOW, AICP,Associate Planner, Community Development Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Draft Amendments
Exhibit 2: SEPA Determination
Exhibit 3: Comments received from the Community Meeting conducted on May 20,2010
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. BACKGROUND INFO
The Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan was adopted on June 16th, 2009 and became effective on October
15th, 2009. Earlier this year council directed staff to conduct a zone by zone review of the Subarea Plan to determine if
changes are necessary to better serve the public interests. The review process for each zoning district included a study
session with the council, a public meeting with the property owners, and a follow-up meeting with council to determine
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which changes staff should proceed with. The proposed changes will be processed in one of two ways. If the
amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan (PLAN) it will be sent to the Planning
Commission as a code text amendment. If the proposed change conflicts with the Comprehensive Plan, then the issue
will be held until the city processes all the proposed changes to the Plan during the annual Comprehensive Plan
Amendment process. The Plan may not be changed more than once a year pursuant to state law.
The first zoning districts reviewed were the Gateway Commercial Avenue and Gateway Commercial Center Zones.
Since both zones were designed to support the auto sales and service industry, and contained similar regulations, they
were reviewed together. Council review was conducted on May 18`h, 2010, and a public meeting was conducted on
May 20th, 2010. The meeting was attended by approximately 35 people. Comments received at the meeting were
forwarded to the Council on June 8th where Council directed staff to proceed with the formal code text amendment
process. A motion formalizing the direction was passed on June 15, 2010. The code text amendments under
consideration are a result of this process.
B. APPLICATION PROCESSING
Chapter 17.80 Permit Processing Procedures in the SVMC. The following summarizes key application procedures for
the proposal.
Date of Published Notice of Public Hearing: August 6,2010
Issuance of a Determination of Non-Significance(DNS): August 6,2010
End of Appeal Period for DNS: August 20,2010
C. 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 43.21C.030 (2) (c). The Planning Division issued
a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) on August 6, 2010, 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 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 have been received at the time of this report. The appeal
period will close August 20,2010.
D. INTENT OF THE SPRAGUE AND APPLEWAY CORRIDORS SUBAREA PLAN(SARP)
Book I: Community Intent
Book I sets forth what the community aspires to achieve and describes the physical outcomes that the SARP is
intended to orchestrate as new investment creates change. Book I is essentially the comprehensive plan policy
basis for the SARP and is considered a part of the PLAN.
Book II: Development Regulations
Book II is the implementation of the policy direction established in Book I and contains the Development
Regulations that govern all future public and private development actions in the area covered by the SARP.
Book III: City Actions
Book III outlines the City's role in the redevelopment of the Sprague and Appleway corridor by identifying
strategic public investments within the SARP area that will implement policy direction from Book I of the
SARP
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Prior to the adoption of SARP, a market analysis was conducted that concluded that the Sprague/Appleway corridor
had a surplus of commercial property. The SARP was developed with the intention to transform the corridor from the
linear commercial strip that has fallen out of favor with market trends to a pattern of centers, boulevard and avenue
segments consistent with contemporary consumer and investor preferences. The Centers and Segments have a
distinct market and focus. The City Center offers commercial goods and services that cater to the entire city in a
pedestrian oriented city center. Neighborhood Centers cater to neighborhood retail and services servicing areas only
within a short drive. Both centers are characterized by clusters of shops, activity, mix, and intensity. The segments
portion would be distinguished by cohesive building types, frontage landscaping and dominant uses. The Gateway
Commercial Segment is intended to continue to "enhance its position" as a regional Auto Row, and the Mixed Use
Avenue would focus on a mix of workplace, commercial and high density residential uses. The majority of the code
amendments in this report are proposed within the Gateway Commercial Avenue (GCA) and Gateway Commercial
Center(GCC)zone. The amendments regarding signage and accessory structures are SARP wide.
The intent of the Gateway Commercial Zones is to enhance and support auto sales and services. The GCA district
allows for vehicle display space between the building and sidewalk while keeping the buildings within 30' of the back
of sidewalk. Building Uses are limited to uses considered to be compatible with auto sales and services, and the car
oriented design of the streetscape such as medium box stores, and commercial sales and services. The GCC zone
supports and complements the Avenue district by fostering a pedestrian oriented environment for restaurants,
entertainment, and recreational uses. Physically the zone differs from the Avenue district in that the buildings are
situated closer to the sidewalks with a greater presence at the street due to a greater frontage coverage requirement.
Vehicle display is not allowed between the building and the sidewalk. The building form is established by the use of
minimum and maximum values. Maximum front setbacks and minimum frontage coverage requirements ensure that
buildings frame the Sprague street frontage. Office uses are not included in the Gateway Commercial Districts.
Office uses are generally considered compatible with high density residential development and are routinely used as
buffers between commercial uses and low density residential development. A broad range of office uses are allowed
within all other SARP zones.
The proposed amendment would eliminate the maximum front setback and minimum building frontage coverage
requirement in the GCA District Zone along Sprague Avenue, exempt the car sales uses from the minimum frontage
coverage requirements and maximum front setback requirements within the GCC Zone, and allow office uses that are
complementary to auto sales and services within both zoning districts. The amendment would not allow front
parking lots along Sprague Avenue.
Accessory structures were not specifically called out in the subarea plan, as it assumed that new development would
meet all requirements and that regulations applicable to existing development would be determined by the
applicability section of the code. The proposed amendment clarifies that accessory structures proposed on existing
developed sites are only required to meet applicable architectural codes.
The signage regulations in the SARP strengthened architectural standards and attempted to reduce visual clutter by
reducing the number of pole signs, monument signs, and wall signage areas allowed. The proposed amendment
would increase the number of pole signs, and the wall sign area, to be consistent with the current Spokane Valley
Municipal Code.
Comments from the public meeting indicated that car dealers utilize the area for display purposes and that the
maximum setback and minimum building frontage coverage requirements should be eliminated in any district where
car sales were allowed. Comments also indicated that signage limits may be an issue for car dealers when the dealers
are required to meet franchise requirements.
E. STAFF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO THE CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
1. COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE 17(GENERAL PROVISIONS)OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
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Findings:
Section 17.80.150(F) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) provides approval criteria that must be
considered when the City amends the SVMC or the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan. The criteria are
listed below followed by staff comments.
1. The proposed text amendments are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and
Book I: Community Intent of the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan.
Staff Response: The City of Spokane Valley has adopted goals and policies consistent with the GMA and
the City of Spokane Valley's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed text amendments are consistent with the
City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and Book I: Community Intent of the Sprague and Appleway
Corridors Subarea Plan. However, the outcome of each code text amendment should be considered to
ensure that the code text amendment is consistent with expectations. A brief discussion of the outcomes is
provided below following the identification of goals and policies. The applicable goals and policies are
listed:
SARP Goals and Policies
6)Protect and enhance Auto Row
a) Land Use and Development
Use land use and development policy to promote further clustering of new auto
sales and restricting used car sales to limit the dilution of the specialized Auto Row
segment with non auto-sales related uses. Support the development of
complementary destination uses that enhance the convenience and experience of
shopping for automobiles within Auto Row. Use transportation improvements to
unlock the potential of the northern frontage. Emphasize district gateways and
introduce shared parking lots to make way-finding and business access easier for
visitors.
b) Visibility and Identity
Strengthen architectural and signage standards to reduce visual clutter and promote
a coherent Auto Row identity. As resources allow, work with dealerships and other
Auto Row stakeholders to finance street improvements that enhance the visibility,
visual quality and convenience of Auto Row.
7)Employ"form-based"development regulations.
Establish development regulations that are composed to achieve the envisioned
physical form—the pattern of Centers and Segments described in earlier sections—
for the Corridors. Rather than using policy to separate land uses,focus development
regulations on physical specifications that permit a more harmonious mixture of
uses on neighboring properties and that foster the creation of a more attractive
public realm and city identity.
COSV Comprehensive Plan
a. Goal LUG-5: Identify appropriate locations for the Auto Row Overlay designation.
a. LUP-5.1 Identify other appropriate automobile related uses within the Auto Row
Overlay designation that are complementary to automobile dealerships
b. LUP-5.2 Develop appropriate development standards for permitted uses within the Auto
Row Overlay designated area.
b. Goal LUG-3: Transform various commercial business areas into vital, attractive, easily
accessible mixed use areas that appeal to investors, consumers and residents and enhance the
community image and economic vitality.
The amendment to eliminate the maximum front setback, minimum frontage coverage requirements within site
development standards for the Gateway Commercial Avenue Zone, and except Car Sales from meeting those
requirements in the Building Use Section, which will also eliminate the requirements from the Gateway Commercial
Center Zone District, is consistent with policy LUP-5.2 which indicates that development standards for permitted uses
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should be appropriate. Auto inventory is generally displayed where it is visible to passing traffic in an open sales lot.
Display needs are an inherent component of the auto sales industry and therefore may reasonably be addressed by the
regulations.
The amendment to allow office uses that are related to automobile sales is consistent with LUP-5.1 and SARP Policy
6)a since it limits office uses to those that are supportive or complementary to auto sales. Office uses are contemplated
in the SARP plan as a broad category of uses ranging from professional offices, indoor veterinary clinics, and large
scale medical clinics and hospitals. Office uses are allowed in all other subarea districts. Limiting the office uses to
accounting, insurance, and other office uses determined to be complementary to automobile related uses creates an auto
sales support environment.
The amendment to clarify what regulations apply to accessory structures is consistent with SARP Goal 7, to employ
form based codes, since it doesn't change the regulations. The subarea plan did not call out specific structures within
the regulations, but contemplated what regulations would apply through the applicability section of the code. New
development must meet the code; existing sites are only required to meet the code requirements if certain criteria were
met. If the development were new, than the primary building is required to meet all applicable setbacks and frontage
coverage requirements; the placement of the accessory structure is dictated by the available remaining locations and
side and rear yard setbacks. If the site is developed and the accessory structure is an expansion, than regulations are
triggered if the value threshold is exceeded. Architectural regulations may apply depending on the location of the
structure.
The amendments to the sign regulations that increase the number of pole signs allowed, allows pole signs on all lots,not
just those with Sprague frontage, increases the wall sign area allowed, and allows walls signs to be placed above the ls`
floor of a building is consistent with SARP Policy 6)b in that signage enhances the visibility of the business.
Architectural signage standards remain that ensure visual quality is achieved. The code amendment implements the
changes to all zones that allow pole signs and wall signs; Free standing pole signs are allowed in the Gateway Zones
and the Mixed Use Avenue. At this time a code text amendment is under consideration to allow auto sales within the
Mixed Use Avenue zoning district. Auto sales advertise to passing traffic and thus a district that allows auto sales
should benefit equally to the Gateway zoning districts. Lots that have more than one frontage are generally large and
may not realize the full benefit from advertising on a single frontage. Wall signs are allowed in all zoning districts
within the subarea plan. Increasing the allowed wall signage area from 15% to 25% and removing the location limits
would make the regulations consistent with the City of Spokane Valley wall sign regulations. Since the regulations
represent the historical limits it will not lead to an increase in visual clutter, but rather maintain the existing conditions.
Outcome Consideration:
Accessory Structures: Excepting Accessory Structures added to existing developed sites from meeting
maximum setbacks, height regulations, and minimum frontage coverage requirements increases the assessed value of
the property and structures and makes it less likely that future expansions will exceed the applicability threshold of 50%
of the assessed values,which in turn makes change along the corridor less likely to occur. Existing conditions along the
corridor will likely be maintained.
Maximum Setbacks and Minimum Frontage Coverage Requirements: Eliminating the maximum
front setback and the minimum frontage coverage requirement within the Gateway Commercial Avenue Zone, and for
Auto Sales, will allow the developer to size the building as desired and place the building on the lot at will. However,
removing the requirements does not change the regulation that precludes front parking lots along Sprague Avenue.
While the area between the building and the back of sidewalk may be used for vehicle display, it may not be used for
customer parking. Redevelopment of the site becomes problematic for uses other than car sales.
Additionally, allowing buildings in the Gateway Commercial Avenue zone to be setback further from the street allows
existing conditions to be perpetuated within the Zone.
Office Uses in the Gateway Commercial Zones: Adding limited office uses as an allowed use within the
Gateway Zones may inadvertently allow additional office uses within the zoning districts. Current policy on non-
conforming office structures is that general office uses, which include the broad range of office uses,will be allowed to
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cycle in and out of the building. If an insurance office building were to be constructed as new development within the
zoning district, than additional office uses would likely be allowed should that insurance use be discontinued.
Restricting the reuse of vacant structure designed for insurance uses or accounting uses may not be practical and in
effect may lead to the development of a non-conforming use if the SARP remains.
Pole Signs and Wall Signs: Returning the provisions to be consistent with the current City of Spokane
Valley Sign Code will not result in a decrease of signage within the corridor, but will allow existing conditions to
remain within the Mixed Use Avenue,and Gateway Commercial Zones.
2. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the
environment;
Staff Response: The amendments bear substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare and
protection of the environment. The proposed amendments will expand the uses within the Gateway
Commercial Avenue and Gateway Commercial Center Zone, allow business' more opportunity to advertise,
and gives greater flexibility to Auto sales uses to utilize their lot for vehicle display within the Sprague and
Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan.
Conclusion(s):
The proposed text amendments to the SVMC and the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan are consistent with
the approval criteria contained in the SVMC.
F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the amendment to clarify what regulations apply to accessory structures. No further staff
recommendation is provided. The Planning Division recommended approval of the SARP and therefore is not providing
a recommendation to approve or deny the city initiated proposed text amendments. Instead the Planning Division
recommends that the Planning Commission consider the outcome of each code text amendment to determine if the
desired result will be achieved through code implementation.
G. PLANNING COMMISSION FINDINGS
The Planning Commission is required to adopt findings of fact(Sections 17.80.140& 17.80.150)when recommending
changes to the SVMC and the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan. At the conclusion of the hearing for the
text amendments to the SVMC and the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan,the Planning Commission,by
separate motion, should adopt findings of fact.
Background:
A. The Uniform Development Code was adopted in September 2007 and became effective on October 28,
2007.
B. The Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan was adopted on June 16th,2009 and became effective
on October 15th,2009.
C. Chapter 19.30.040 SVMC allows code text amendments to be submitted at any time.
D. Following the adoption of the code a number of items were found to be either incorrect, impractical,or
omitted.
E. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 26th,2010. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the following amendments to the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea
Plan:
1. Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability). Add language that exempts accessory structures
from meeting frontage coverage requirements, height requirements, or maximum
setbacks, but requires the accessory structure to meet architectural standards on
existing developed sites.
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2. Chapter 2.1.5 Gateway Commercial Avenue Zone. Modify the table to allow
restricted office uses, that includes accounting, insurance, legal services, etc.
(Table section 2.2.2. Building Use); eliminate the maximum front street setback
along Sprague Avenue. (Table section 2.2.7 Front Street Setback); and eliminate
the minimum percentage coverage requirement (Table section 2.2.12 Frontage
Coverage).
3. Chapter 2.1.6 Gateway Commercial Center Zone. Modify the table to allow
restricted office uses, that includes accounting, insurance, legal services, etc.
(Table section 2.2.2. Building Use).
4. Section 2.2.2(f) Gateway Commercial Center Retail (Building Use). Add language
that exempts vehicle sales uses from front street setback and frontage coverage
requirements, and clarify that gas stations are exempt from those same
requirements.
5. Section 2.6.1(2)(7) Standards (Signage Regulations). Modify the language to
increase the area allowed for Wall Signs from 15%up to 25%of the wall area.
6. Section 2.6.2(3) Standards (Wall Signs). Modify the language to allow wall signs
to be placed above the 1st floor.
7. Section 2.6.2(6) Standards (Freestanding Signs). Modify the language to allow
freestanding signs on sites other than those along Sprague Avenue, and allow dual
frontage lots to have a maximum of one free-standing sign per street frontage.
Findings: Staff has prepared the following findings for the Planning Commission in the event that the
Commission recommends approval.
1. The Planning Commission finds the proposed text amendments to be consistent with the applicable
provisions of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Book I: Community Intent of the Sprague and
Appleway Corridor Subarea Plan:
SARP Goals and Policies
6) Protect and enhance Auto Row
c) Land Use and Development
Use land use and development policy to promote further clustering of new auto
sales and restricting used car sales to limit the dilution of the specialized Auto Row
segment with non auto-sales related uses. Support the development of
complementary destination uses that enhance the convenience and experience of
shopping for automobiles within Auto Row. Use transportation improvements to
unlock the potential of the northern frontage. Emphasize district gateways and
introduce shared parking lots to make way-finding and business access easier for
visitors.
d) Visibility and Identity
Strengthen architectural and signage standards to reduce visual clutter and promote
a coherent Auto Row identity. As resources allow, work with dealerships and other
Auto Row stakeholders to finance street improvements that enhance the visibility,
visual quality and convenience of Auto Row.
7) Employ"form-based"development regulations.
Establish development regulations that are composed to achieve the envisioned
physical form—the pattern of Centers and Segments described in earlier sections—
for the Corridors. Rather than using policy to separate land uses,focus development
regulations on physical specifications that permit a more harmonious mixture of
uses on neighboring properties and that foster the creation of a more attractive
public realm and city identity.
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COSV Comprehensive Plan
c. Goal LUG-5: Identify appropriate locations for the Auto Row Overlay designation.
a. LUP-5.1 Identify other appropriate automobile related uses within the Auto Row
Overlay designation that are complementary to automobile dealerships
b. LUP-5.2 Develop appropriate development standards for permitted uses within the Auto
Row Overlay designated area.
d. Goal LUG-3: Transform various commercial business areas into vital, attractive, easily
accessible mixed use areas that appeal to investors, consumers and residents and enhance the
community image and economic vitality.
(B) The Planning Commission finds the proposed text amendments benefits public health, safety, welfare,
and protection of the environment:
Supporting Statements
1. The amendments bear substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare and protection of the
environment. The proposed amendments will expand the uses within the Gateway Commercial
Avenue and Gateway Commercial Center Zone, allow business' more opportunity to advertise,
and provide greater flexibility to auto sales uses to utilize their lot for vehicle display within the
Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan while still maintaining the intent of the Subarea
Plan.
Proposed Motion: The Spokane Valley Planning Commission adopts the findings in the staff report and
recommends approval to City Council for the following code text amendments to the Sprague and Appleway
Corridor Subarea Plan:
Amendment 1: Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability). Add language that exempts accessory
structures from meeting frontage coverage requirements, height requirements, or
maximum setbacks, but requires the accessory structure to meet architectural standards
on existing developed sites.
Amendment 2: Chapter 2.1.5 Gateway Commercial Avenue Zone. Modify the table to
allow restricted office uses, that includes accounting, insurance, legal services, etc.
(Table section 2.2.2. Building Use); eliminate the maximum front street setback along
Sprague Avenue. (Table section 2.2.7 Front Street Setback); and eliminate the
minimum percentage coverage requirement(Table section 2.2.12 Frontage Coverage).
Amendment 3: Chapter 2.1.6 Gateway Commercial Center Zone. Modify the table to
allow restricted office uses, that includes accounting, insurance, legal services, etc.
(Table section 2.2.2. Building Use).
Amendment 4: Section 2.2.2(f) Gateway Commercial Center Retail (Building Use).
Add language that exempts vehicle sales uses from front street setback and frontage
coverage requirements, and clarify that gas stations are exempt from those same
requirements.
Amendment 5: Section 2.6.1(2)(7) Standards (Signage Regulations). Modify the
language to increase the area allowed for Wall Signs from 15% up to 25% of the wall
area.
Amendment 6: Section 2.6.2(3) Standards (Wall Signs). Modify the language to allow
wall signs to be placed above the 1st floor.
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Amendment 7: Section 2.6.2(6) Standards (Freestanding Signs). Modify the language
to allow freestanding signs on sites other than those along Sprague Avenue, and allow
dual frontage lots to have a maximum of one free-standing sign per street frontage.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Spokane PLANNING DIVISION
�,,,.f Valley 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106;Spokane Valley WA 99206
509.921.1000 • Fax:509.921.1008 • citvhall(a,spokanevallev.org
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
FILE NUMBER: CTA-06-10
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Zoning code text amendments to the following sections of the Sprague and
Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan: 1) Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability) Identify what regulations pertain to
Accessory Structures; 2) Chapter 2.1.5 Gateway Commercial Avenue District Zone) Update table (Building
Use) to allow limited office uses, and eliminate the maximum front street setback and the minimum frontage
coverage percentage; 3) Chapter 2.1.6 (Gateway Commercial Center District Zone) Update table (Building Use)
to allow limited office uses; 4) Chapter 2.2.2(e) (Gateway Commercial Avenue) to exempt vehicle sales from
front street setback and frontage coverage requirements; and 5) Chapter 2.6 ( Signage Regulations) increase
wall mounted signage area allowed up to 25% of the wall area, allow wall signs to be placed above the 1St floor
of the building, and allow 1 freestanding sign per street frontage.
APPLICANT: City of Spokane Valley
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: City of Spokane Valley, Washington
LEAD AGENCY: City of Spokane Valley Community Development Department, Planning Division
DETERMINATION: Pursuant to Title 21 (Environmental Controls) of the City of Spokane Valley Municipal
Code, 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 43.21C.030(2)(c).
This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with
the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued pursuant to WAC 197-11-340(2). There is no comment period for this DNS.
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: STAFF CONTACT:
Kathy McClung, Community Development Director Lori Barlow,Associate Planner
Community Development Department Community Development Department
City of Spokane Valley City of Spokane Valley
11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 106 11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Spokane Valley, WA 99206
PH: (509) 720-5300/FX: (509) 921-1008 PH: (509) 720-5335 /FX: (509) 921-1008
kmcclung(spokaneval1ev.orQ lbarlow@spokanevalley.org
DATE ISSUED: August 6, 2010 SIGNATURE:
APPEAL: An appeal of this determination must be submitted to the Community Development Department
within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date issued. This appeal must be written and make specific factual
objections to the City's threshold determination. Appeals shall be conducted in conformance with Section
11.10.170 (Appeals) of the City's Environmental Ordinance, and the required fees pursuant to the City's
adopted Fee Schedule shall be paid at time of appeal submittal. Pursuant to Section 11.10.170.3 of the City's
Interim Environmental Ordinance, appeals shall be limited to a review of a final threshold determination.
Determination of Non-Significance
CTA-06-10
Aug 6,2010
Copies of the DNS were provided to the following agencies and/or persons:
Central Valley School District No. 356
City of Liberty Lake,Community Development
City of Spokane, Planning Services
City of Spokane School District No. 81
East Valley School District No. 361
Spokane County,Boundary Review Board
Spokane County, Building and Planning
Spokane County, Division of Utilities-Information Services
Spokane County, Clean Air Agency
Spokane County, Fire District No. 1
Spokane County, Fire District No. 8
Spokane County, Fire District No. 9
Spokane County, Regional Health District
Spokane Transit Authority(STA)
Spokane Regional Transportation Council(SRTC)
Town of Millwood, Planning and Building
Washington State Department of Ecology(Olympia)
Washington State Department of Ecology(Spokane)
West Valley School District No. 363
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