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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 13, 2008
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS- PUBLIC HEARING—UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
22.50.040; OFF STREET LOADING
OLD BUSINESS— DISCUSSION SPRAUGE/APPLEWAY SUBAREA PLAN BOOK I INTENT
X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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COMMISSIONERS CITY STAFF
IAN ROBERTSON, CHAIR KATHY MCCLUNG, CD DIRECTOR
FRED BEAULAC, VICE-CHAIR GREG MCCORMICK, PLANNING MGR, AICP
JOHN G. CARROLL SCOTT KUHTA, LONG RANGE PLANNER, AICP
CRAIG EGGLESTON MIKE BASINGER, SENIOR PLANNER, AICP
GAIL KOGLE CARY DRISKELL, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
MARCIA SANDS DEANNA GRIFFITH, ADMIN
ART SHARPE WWW.SPOKANEVALLEY.ORG
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: March 27, 2008
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business ® public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Study Session and Public Hearing to amend Spokane Valley Municipal Code by
permitting off-street loading spaces and apron space to be located on the street facing side of buildings
located in the I-1 and 1-2 Industrial zones.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.390 and RCW 35A.63.220.
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: None.
BACKGROUND: On October 30th, 2007 Thomas Merriott on behalf of Northwest Metallurgical Services
Inc. attended a commercial pre-application meeting for a 19,250 square foot addition to a building used
for manufacturing. The proposal included plans for two (2) truck loading spaces to be located along the
north side of the building which faces Euclid Avenue. Pursuant to Chapter 22.50.040 (Off-street loading)
#B of the City of Spokane Valley Municipal Code, Mr. Merriott was informed that truck loading spaces
were not allowed on the street facing side of any building.
On January 22"d, 2008 Mr. Merriott again attended a commercial pre-application meeting, this time on
behalf of Kim Hotstart, a manufacturing business proposing a 44,000 square foot addition to their
building located at 5724 E. Alki. Again, the proposal indicated truck loading spaces facing the public
street. Again staff discussed with Mr. Merriot the requirements of Chapter 22.50.040 as well as the
zoning code amendment process.
On February 14, 2008 Mr. Merriott applied for a code amendment to allow the placement of truck loading
spaces on the street facing sides of buildings located in the I-1 and 1-2 Industrial zones as provided for
under Spokane Valley Municipal Code Section 17.80.150.
Analysis: Spokane Valley Municipal Code Section 17.80.150(6) provides approval criteria that
amendments of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code must meet. Those criteria include:
1. The proposed amendment(s) are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive
Plan; and
2. The proposed amendment(s) bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety, welfare and
protection of the environment
Staff Comment: The Comprehensive Plan provide envisions a future that would provide for a diverse
array of business and residential areas throughout the city. Preventing industrial development from
placing truck loading spaces on street facing sides of buildings forces businesses to locate on larger
parcels where maneuvering is possible thereby limiting the number of these types of businesses the
city's Industrial areas can accommodate. For many existing businesses, this provision limits any
expansion to their buildings at all, and, because so many of the existing industrial businesses already
have street facing truck loading spaces, this provision places new development at a great disadvantage.
Lastly, regulations such as this that limit large scale deliveries and vehicles in commercial and residential
zones are beneficial. However, when placed on industrial development, where large deliveries and
delivery vehicles are common, this regulation is too restrictive.
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The following Goals in the Comprehensive Plan support the proposal:
LUG-10 Provide for the development of well-planned industrial areas and ensure the long-
term holding of appropriate land in parcel sizes adequate to allow for future
development as industrial uses.
LUG-11 A variety of strategically located heavy industrial areas should be designated and
protected from conflicting land uses.
LUP-11.3 Provide appropriate buffering, landscaping and other
development standards for industrial areas.
LUG-12 Designate and protect a variety of strategically located light industry areas.
EDG-1 Encourage diverse and mutually supportive business development and the
expansion and retention of existing businesses within the City for the purpose of
emphasizing economic vitality, stability and sustainability.
EDG-2 Encourage redevelopment of commercial/industrial properties within the City.
The proposal of permitting street facing truck loading spaces in the industrial zones within the city with
conditions requiring landscape buffering, bear a relation to the public health, safety and welfare by
providing large scale industrial businesses with practical space to locate and expand within the city.
RECOMMENDATION.
Staffs opinion is that the interim Spokane Valley Municipal Code amendment meet the above noted
criteria and recommend that the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and forward a
recommendation to amend the Municipal Code by permitting street facing truck loading spaces,
screened from view of the abutting streets for minimum of 35 feet in accordance with the provisions of
SVMC 22.70.030 (I), in the I-1 and 1-2 industrial zones to the City Council.
STAFF CONTACT: Christina Janssen-Assistant Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Application for Spokane Valley Municipal Code Amendment dated February 14, 2008
B. Strike through/underline copy of applicable Spokane Valley Municipal Code sections. —
attached
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22.50.040 Off-street loading.
A. Every building or part thereof erected or occupied for retail business, service, manufactur-
ing, storage, warehousing, hotel/motel, industrial or any other use similarly involving the receipt
or distribution by vehicles or materials or merchandise shall provide and maintain on the same
premises loading space in accordance with the following requirements:
1. Off-street loading spaces shall measure as follows:
1. a. When one space is required, it shall measure 12 feet wide, 30 feet long and 15 feet high
(if a dock).
2. b. When two or more spaces are required,they shall measure 12 feet wide, 60 feet long
and 15 feet high(if a dock).
1 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.
2 Driveways, aisles and maneuvering areas shall be designed to accommodate the largest
vehicles that would normally be expected to use those particular driveways, aisles and
maneuvering areas. The turning radius shall be a minimum of 30 feet and the driveway aisles
shall be a minimum of 24 feet.
1 Whenever possible,the site should be designed for counterclockwise circulation of large
trucks as left turns and left-hand backing maneuvers are easier and safer since the driver's
position is on the left hand of the vehicle.
2 All parking, loading and maneuvering of trucks shall be conducted on private property.
3 Required passenger vehicle parking shall not be allowed within the truck dock apron
space.
4 The minimum number of off-street loading spaces shown on the following table are
required:
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 residential zones. In those instances where three or more sides of the
building face dedicated streets, loading spaces and apron space shall be located at the rear or side
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(I); In the Industrial zones. off-street loading
spaces and apron space may be located on the street side of buildings providing that they are
screened from view of the abutting streets for a minimum of 35 feet in accordance with the
provisions of SVMC 22.70.030(I).
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.
07-015 § 4,2007).
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
HoteUmotel,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
40,000— 100,000 square feet 2 spaces
Over 100,000 square feet 1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY (For Staff Use Only)
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UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT APPLICATION
PART I —APPLICATION INFORMATION
(Check One)
Thomas A. Merriott on behalf of Inland Northwest Metallurgical Services, Inc.
APPLICANT: and Kim Hotstart
MAILING ADDRESS: 3724 E. Front Ave.
CITY: Spokane STATE: WA ZIP: 99202 Email: tmerriott@haskins-company.com
PHONE: (HM) (wK) 509-535-2978 (CELL)
UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE TITLE, CHAPTER, SECTION:
PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION:
EXPLAIN REASON FOR THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT(ATTACH FULL EXTRA SHEETS IF NECESSARY):
Proposed amendment needed to revise code on overhead doors facing a main street
in an industrial zone
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: DATE4 " �3
Rev 10/06 2
City of Spokane Valley
Building Dept
Receipt
Receipt Number: 1 E+04 Customer Number
Projects
Full
Project Mr Inv Nbr Fee Amt Inv Amt Owing PAID Pmt
08000433 1 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Total: $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Miscellaneous Items
Total PAID: $1,500.00
Tender
Type Check Acct Balance CC Nbr Exp Date TENDERED
Checkl 28120 750.00
Payer: Thomas A Maerriott
Check2 98680 750.00
Payer: Thomas A Maerriott
Total TENDERED: 1,500.00
Over /(Short) $0.00
Change $0.00
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Sprague-Appleway Revitalization
Plan
Intent Section
1 .Transform the visual character of
Sprague Avenue.
l; 1 , . y - Attractive buildings,
e .i - ' �>c4 w signage and site
r , i improvements
"; I, ,l'' - Street improvements
` .- / ! „,. -- - Goal-To make Sprague
'• pp ` �' _ most attractive road in
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2. Re-position disinvested corridor
properties to capture value in the
contemporary marketplace
Support existing valuable properties
Re-position disinvested properties
along Sprague and Appleway
Create new opportunities along new
portions of Appleway
3. Instigate the first City Center for the
City of Spokane Valley
- "compact and synergistic 4'1.1:'t ;= :11111,11
cluster of activity-
generating shops, V,
services and eateries , , it e `
sharing a walkable-
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scaled district core with _ ,J r
civic buildings urban . ii_ . .
style homes and _
workplaces, all •
organized around public
space and pedestrian- ,.•
oriented street
environments"
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4. Increase the vehicle capacity of the
Sprague-Appleway Corridor.
- Increase the capacity of the corridor to meet the
needs of the revitalized corridor, growth, and
regional traffic.
5. Substantially enhance the
development potential and value of
the properties currently lining the
undeveloped Appleway right-of-way.
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6. Support the continued growth and
success of Auto Row as the region's
premier destination for Auto Sales.
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7. Balance mobility and access,
vehicular and pedestrian functionality
along the Corridor.
• �� Insure adequate vehicle
4 I i� _� capacity and access to
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",''' Needs of automobile are met
< ,,1_ a ',�" within context of pedestrian
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8. Incorporate transit planning into the
vision for the Corridor.
- Private development, street improvements and regional
transit are mutually supporting
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9. Create a framework for sustainable
development
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- Incorporate guidelinesz ,7
that guide decision .; /'
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making '. / ii.- _AA
- Meet the needs of the a / i'; r
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present without limiting ++'�� - .-,i ,.wr
the ability to meet the .ice, . -
needs of the future i�w; i. Ii ''�" '�
- Preserve the natural •� a 'i
environment
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10.Establish a planning framework
that builds on and reflects the unique
character of the City and the Region.
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a a Establish a framework to
'_ • --- guide design of buildings,
- ?. it, landscaping and signage so
.: : - - . that each piece expresses
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unique character of the area.
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City Center
• Intent-Provide
symbolic, social andI-L• -W111111.111
geographic heart r
• Center of civic and :IP, ,_.
social life F
• Close to geographic i '-' i�l"�a I, 41410center of the City4. 1 llit • -., 'Ii( � aol �l ii
• Location of first City '� `�
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• "People living in the , ` 4, , , n+ l)
City Center will be •r. ,' �%' 01..r.1,: i
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those who value C „�3yE.,,v..st ;
convenience, enjoy - — �, ` a ,J_
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-:?,; ! ; and small restaurants built
`, '` ' ,' g ', •' e ` ' .,:i•i! `" close to the sidewalk that
a-`- LI •_ t` -1 .; '' will enhance the street's
.,-470,311C.. 1 I.'tl11 u 4 _ appeal for walking.
—" '0" ~ ' '• New public open spaces for
�' "�' t___ - people to gather, relax, and
experience city center life.
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City Center —Sprague Avenue
• Parallel access lane ( V��h e�CZC�O
with slower moving
traffic buffered from the
faster center of
Sprague.(Figure 1.9
• Pedestrians will be able ,
to stroll, window shop1111
and eat outdoors OSIMP
City Center-Neighborhood
The City's widest range
• t of housing types,
j. . ` y' ' - - greatest mixture of
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offices and lodging will
At be within walking
distance of the City
Center Core's theaters,
shops, restaurants,
r� � . cafes nightlife and
amenities.
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Neighborhood Centers
• Five locations along the corridor where
currently grocery stores and neighborhood
convenience uses are located.
• The Plan introduces mixed-use buildings and
shops located next to the street.
• Parking lots will be screened
• Wider sidewalks and on-street parking will
provide residents a pedestrian environment.
Sprague Avenue-Between the Centers
• New Multi-family housingwill mix with commercial,
office and lodging.
• Sprague will be green, tree-
lined avenue
• New investment on large \ ,
properties will add street _; `dam\ °S�aa vl
network system between 1�.►_� j� �j ""����
Sprague and Applewayn r r`-1 i , �I1� rR ; ;iG ', A 11 i
These new streets will allow r `. " f ` . .
infill of office and medium ,;
density housing. —� -
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Gateway Commercial Avenue
• Area between 1-90 and I ,: ,...,`y �., E7crt +,
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railroad overpass as premier _r " 1W`i' lir
destination for auto sales. q =l , L='\/
• Themed area around car �..1�"1 : - 0-- .
sales will have uniquei 4 Perrir
treatments of streetscape, mon :,, wiptsi Imialto
outdoor displays and '�'"�"
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building architecture to ,�-,^ � � -'"""°�
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compliment the area. k i' ' .' I _,
• Medium-box commercial r, ! ° — '
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Sprague.
Gateway Commercial Centers
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• At select intersections,
there will be clusters of
auto-themed -'fir
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restaurants and/or
entertainment.
• These areas will sit .4
closer to the sidewalk Rp'.1'" "�
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east of University Road • 13 ,7‘.,
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creating a residential and 4~1,1 F,.. F j a '
office boulevard r IN H.1`
• Attached housing with urban 't —
character the streetscape. ' - - _
• Down the center of the «414,2x'.- = '`:
boulevard, there are r •• t
pathways for biking or Ng-r• _ , .. _' `i
strolling and will maintain ` -mil �,, 4.4,s,_,04
the potential to }a�I ` 4. �4
accommodate transit.
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22.50.040 Off-street loading.
A. Every building or part thereof erected or occupied for retail business, service, manufactur-
ing, storage, warehousing, hotel/motel, industrial or any other use similarly involving the receipt
or distribution by vehicles or materials or merchandise shall provide and maintain on the same
premises loading space in accordance with the following requirements:
1. Off-street loading spaces shall measure as follows:
1. a. When one space is required, it shall measure 12 feet wide, 30 feet long and 15 feet high
(if a dock).
2. b. When two or more spaces are required,they shall measure 12 feet wide, 60 feet long
and 15 feet high(if a dock).
1 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.
2 Driveways, aisles and maneuvering areas shall be designed to accommodate the largest
vehicles that would normally be expected to use those particular driveways,aisles and
maneuvering areas.The turning radius shall be a minimum of 30 feet and the driveway aisles
shall be a minimum of 24 feet.
1 Whenever possible,the site should be designed for counterclockwise circulation of large
trucks as left turns and left-hand backing maneuvers are easier and safer since the driver's
position is on the left hand of the vehicle.
2 All parking, loading and maneuvering of trucks shall be conducted on private property.
3 Required passenger vehicle parking shall not be allowed within the truck dock apron
space.
4 The minimum number of off-street loading spaces shown on the following table are
required:
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 residential zones. In those instances where three or more sides of the
building face dedicated streets, loading spaces and apron space shall be located at the rear or side
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(I); In the Industrial zones, off-street loading
spaces and apron space may be located on the street side of buildings providing that they are
screened from view of the abutting streets for a minimum of 35 feet in accordance with the
provisions of SVMC 22.70.030(I).
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.
07-015 § 4, 2007).
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
Hotel/motel, 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
40,000— 100,000 square feet 2 spaces
Over 100,000 square feet 1 space for each 50,000 square feet or part thereof