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2016, 03-01 Study SessionAGENDA SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION FORMAT Tuesday, March 1, 2016 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor (Please Silence Your Cell Phones During the Meeting) DISCUSSION LEADER SUBJECT/ACTIVITY GOAL CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ACTION —ITEM: 1. Deputy Mayor Woodard Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2016 Funding, Blake Sidewalks [PUBLIC COMMENT] Motion Consideration NON -ACTION ITEMS: 2. John Hohman, Comprehensive Plan Existing Conditions Discussion/Information Lori Barlow Report 3. Department Directors Accomplishments Report for 2015 Discussion/Information 4. Councilmember Pace Public Safety Oversight/Advisory Committee Discussion/Information 5. Mayor Higgins Advance Agenda Discussion/Information 6. Mayor Higgins Council Comments Discussion/Information 7. Mark Calhoun City Manager Comments Discussion/Information ADJOURN Study Session Agenda March 1, 2016 Page 1 of 1 Meeting Date: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action March 1, 2016 Department Director Approval: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion consideration — One-time relinquishment of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) set aside funds. GOVERNING LEGISLATION: CFR title 24, Chapter V, Part 570; RCW 35.21.735; and chapter 39.34 RCW. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Interlocal agreement with Spokane County and other municipal jurisdictions within the County in 2008 and 2014 regarding allocation of CDBG funds. BACKGROUND: In 2008, the City requested from Spokane County that the City be annually allocated 20% of the funds that could be allocated by the Spokane County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (HCDAC) in lieu of the City becoming its own entitlement city, as would be allowed by state and federal law. In response, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 08-0483 establishing the 20% annual set aside. The HCDAC has been meeting recently to consider applications for funding from various jurisdictions within Spokane County, including the Blake Road sidewalk project. There are a number of worthy projects, the cost of which greatly exceed available funding. Two other projects seeking funding would directly benefit the residents in the City, including funding for Carnhope Water District, and another related to loans for residents to help in hooking up to public sewer. The HCDAC announced its tentative list of approved projects, the public hearing on that will be March 3, and the HCDAC is anticipated to vote on that list the March 10. Deputy Mayor Woodard is the Council representative to the HCDAC, and seeks consideration on a motion to authorize Spokane County, for 2016 only, to not allocate the 20% CDBG funds the City would otherwise be due under Spokane County Resolution 08-0483 and the interlocal agreement between Spokane County and Spokane Valley dated May 12, 2014. OPTIONS: (1) approve a motion, for 2016 only, authorizing Spokane County to withhold allocating 20% of CDBG funds to Spokane Valley; or (2) do nothing, which would require Spokane County to allocate the contractual funds to the City. This would result in a discontinuity between the HCDAC proposed allocations and the available funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move we authorize the Acting City Manager to finalize and execute a letter to the Spokane County Board of Commissioners stating that the City relinquishes its right, for 2016 only, to receive 20% of the Community Development Block Grant funds allocable for 2016. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Loss of approximately $270,000 in grant funds for use on the Blake Road sidewalk project. CONTACT: Arne Woodard, Deputy Mayor. CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 1, 2016 Department Director Approval: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Comprehensive Plan Existing Conditions Report Overview GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Growth Management Act (GMA) RCW 36.70A PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None BACKGROUND: Per RCW 36.70A.130(1), every county and city in the state is required to conduct an update of its comprehensive plan and development regulations every 8 years. The City of Spokane Valley's update is due no later than June 30, 2017. In October 2015 staff updated the Council on the Comprehensive Plan update project. The review highlighted the public participation components, including public meetings, Community Vision Report, and CAR review, as well as several reports prepared by the consultant. Reports included an audit of the Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies, and Existing Conditions Reports for the City's housing, land use, and transportation conditions. Staff and consultants are moving forward with the development of the Draft Comprehensive Plan and anticipate coming before Council with various issues for discussion. The Existing Conditions reports will be discussed once again to provide context for future meetings. Staff will provide an overview of the population forecast process, and the Existing Conditions Reports. OPTIONS: N/A RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None STAFF CONTACT: John Hohman, Director and Lori Barlow, Senior Planner ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation Community Vision Report Existing Conditions Housing and Economic Trends Transportation System Existing Conditions Report City Council Meeting Comprehensive Plan Update Existing Conditions Report Summary March 1, 2016 Overview 1. Comp Plan Update 2. Population Forecast 3. Existing Conditions Reports Next Steps Community Vision Report "A community of opportunity where individuals and families can grow and play, and businesses will flourish and prosper. ti ,ST,CVJA Sok_ 411, Li 1 ['P 11.{t 1\1 \IllC N 11/4 44 I Authority to Plan RCW 36.70A.130: The "comprehensive land use plan and development regulations shall be subject to continuing review and evaluation by the county or city that adopted them": Annual update process allowed —but only once per year (with some exceptions) Periodic update required by June 2017 Van Ness Feldman „F, Population Forecast a PTAC Recommendation: Analysis - Compared OFM • 6 meetings between March 19 and October 1 • 3 forecasts considered with variable numbers for SV a SCE) Recommendation: • OFM 2037 medium forecast • Meeting November 4, 2015 • Spokane Valley 20 year forecast = 14,650 additional population forecasts to actual growth 510,900 500,000 490,900 480,900 470,000 469,900 450,990 440,990 430,900 420,000 410,000 490,000 ■ Actual 1.02 1.02 ■ 2002 OF M Actual 1'90 ■ 2007 OF M ■2012 OFM Ac€uaI 0.49 0.49 1.01 Actual 2005 2010 Projection Year 2015 Existing Conditions Reports HouS1nExisting ani Card Ego orn Treh ns Submared FEHR "PEERS Fehr& Peel: 30014th Avenu. 5u1.4120 Seattle WA 98154 'et: 2015 'i(v of PrePar� for Pokene Valley Prwir mira Spokane\`` Val ley DRAFT REPORT Transportation System Existing Conditions August 2015 ECO Eco 4 NDhlfs . 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Existing Conditions Summary Housing And Economic Trends Population /Demographic Trends Steady population growth — 1% annually City has higher % of persons over age 65 than County and older median age (39.8 vs. 37.2) Less City residents have higher education levels than County (21 % vs 28%) Lower median household income than County ($48,000 vs. $49,200) City's older population is influencing the trends Population Distribution by age: 2005-2013 100% 8096 60% 40% - 20% - 1O% 59% 14% 6056 2005 2013 Spokane Valley 61°x, 2005 13% 61% • 65+ 20-64 ■ 0-19 2013 Spokane County Existing Conditions Summary Housing And Economic Trends Housing Trends Modest housing growth - 1% annually Characteristics changing • More Multi -family built than single family, • # of renters is increasing • Avg. household size is decreasing, • % of households with children is decreasing 36% of all households pay more than 30% of income for housing Renter and Owner Occupied Housing Share Spokane COLI ray Spokane Valley 2005 2013 2005 2013 O u 2013 35% 36% 34% 38% 40 CCl : 8-0 1/4 , 3511- 343i • Renter Occupied Housing 0 ■Owner Occupied 2C� ` Housing 100% 54% 60% Existing Conditions Housing And Economic Trends Economic Trends Service -based economy 250 000 providing commercial, professional and retail 200,000 Number of jobs by sector for Spokane Region services City economy has been slow to recover services ■ City economy has been • slow ow to recover Regional Commercial and O ' 20138 2008 2004 21305 2006 200E 2006 2009 2016 4013 2012 2C113 2014. Corridor Mixed Use zones2004 2005 2006 ,$ 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 150,000 realized the largest In 2007 the RC zonesroduced 43% of TRS; decrease in sales during p the recession In 2013 the RC zones produced 40% of TRS. 2004 - 2014 TRS in MUC zone have doubled. Existing Conditions Housing And Economic Trends Land Use Summary Single family housing = 50% of all land uses 90% of all residential zoned land is single family 10% of all residential land is zoned multi -family Vacant land = 3000 acres predominantly located in NE part of City Existing Land Uses Half of the land base used for single family housing is typical of a suburban community. Single Family General Commercial Vacant Land Industrial Multi -family Exempt/Utility Development Trends - The Significant Changes Since Recession Residential Development Trends Increase in Multi -family Housing construction to meet demand - Vacancy Rate Low • Most MF construction located in MUC and CMU zones; • Only 1 project in MF -1 zone • No MF projects on Sprague a Generally indicates the demand for housing types is changing Commercial Development Trends Retail Sales recently recovered to pre -recession levels Demand for Commercial properties is weak • Office space vacancy rate is over 20% • Retail vacancy rate is improving —from 10% in 2012 to 6% presently Indicates an oversupply of office space Buildable Residential Land Buildable Acres By Zone Residential Land Capacity Net Share of Buildable Unit Papulation Population 6% zone. Acres Capacity Capacity Capacity R-3 653 3,787 9,468 47_4% R-4 151 1.101 2.751 13.8% MF -2 51 1,129 2,257 11.3% MF -1 87 Y58 1,917 _6 MUC 165 1,017 1,525 7.6 R-2 101 402 1,005 5.0 Cra a 74 651 976 4.9 R -i 15 32 79 0.4 4% 11% Total 1.297 9.076 19,980 100.(r,.. Almost 70% of buildable residential land is zoned single family; 1 10/0 Multi family and 19% Mixed Use. This does not consider land size or distribution for ease of aggregation. 1% R-3 R-4 MF -2 MF -1 MUC R-2 CMU R-1 Demographics of 20 year Population Foreras+ New Population: 14,650 New Households: 6029 Avg. Household Size: 2.43 persons • Age of Population: — Over 65: 14%; Under 19: 26% • Households with Children — 30.7% with children and 69.3% without children • Renters vs Home Owners: — 2291 Rent / 3738 Own • Cost Burdened Households: — 36% households overall (2170 of the 6029 new households) — 50% of renter households Buildable Commercial and Industrial 1 .and 0/0 Acres % 4% \ Irw" Net Net Underutilized Net Buildable Zone Vacant Acres Acres 1-2 879 208 1-1 201 55 MIC 105 4 RC 44 52 CML J 37 47 28 29 0 25 7 GO 9 5 3 2 T:t.I 831 419 587 266 109 96 84 57 32 14 5 .250 Share 46.9% 21.3% 8.7% L7% 6.796 4.5% 2.5% 1.2% 0.49' 100.0°vo- Spokane Valley currently lacks small scale, neighborhood oriented commercial areas within walking distance to many of the residential areas. 1-2 I-1 MUC RC CMU C 0 GO NC Development Trends - The Significant Changes Since Recession Industrial Development Trends Limited new industrial development Vacancies have decreased from 20% to less than 10% Indicates at some point new space may need to be developed Focused Analysis of Zoning Issues Medium Density Residential Zoning What's the Problem? The MF -1 zone has not had Multifamily development since 2012 • 1 permit in zone since 2012 for MF; almost 300 units built per year in other zones City has heard MF projects are not feasible in this zone Conclusions Pro -forma Analysis Conclusions • Density limit is too low to make development feasible at current rent levels and development costs Policy Considerations • MF tax exemptions for medium density housing types • Allow other housing types that are less expensive to construct • Adjust setbacks, lot width, development standards, etc. MF -1 and MF -2 Zones NI ■ Y� hi© �enr • I moi lil ' 0.�� _ ■tea.' II J. . hmi _. lat 1 FM' Malliarani - • 7=1. sim �- i - ._.,.. TEIEENNEMIR.i ill■■ i ti i• = WI UK :NIM L Legend Vacant Parcels MF -1 MF -2 Focused Analysis of Zoning Issues Mixed Use Zoning —Can It Work in the CMU zones? What's the Problem? The Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) zone has not realized adequate levels of new development along Sprague and Trent. Mixed Use is typically a vertical development with MF units on upper story and retail on the ground floor. Conclusions Pro -forma Analysis Conclusions • Lack of redevelopment is due to project economies - anticipated rents do not support vertical development • Not an issue with zone regulations • Trent more affected than Sprague due to lower land values, proximity to industrial uses and railroad tracks, and distance from 1-90 - Not as competitive relative to other locations. Policy Considerations • MF tax exemptions • Consider adjustments to setbacks, open space standards, parking standards Sprague and Trent Zoning Zoning Code C RC CMUM 1-1 MUC1-2 NIC IN vidnAkk ,1..--- Focused Analysis of Zoning Issues Office Zone —Why isn't Office and Garden Office Developing? • What's the Problem? • Recent office development is happening outside of the City's two office zones around 1-90 and in the MUC Zone — Areas with good visibility and large vacant tracts • Existing Conditions? • Office zones have seen little office development since 2004 — Zones concentrated along Argonne, Pines and Evergreen Corridors — Zones have a mixture of uses (retail and single family) — Parcel sizes less than .75 acres (hard to assemble for sizable new development) Recent Office , Development 7 1 f 1111 Spokane Valley 1 i =1 -s—w•�� 1 Office Development Rentable Building Area < 10.000 10,000 - 25,000 25,000 - 50,000 50.000 - 100,000 } 100,000 But before 2004 • Built between 2004 and 2014 • Office Zones 1-1-11-11-1 Legend GO 0 Vacant Parcels 1 - Interstate Highways 2 - State Highways Arterials �--�� Railroad . wool=91MIMPIEN.111111MEMEMIIEW El NEM111 mum ■ mil Focused Analysis of zoning Issues Office Zoning —Why isn't Office and Garden Office Developing? Analysis Conclusions Typical small office building since 2004 had at least 20,000 sq. ft. and parking; Generally requires minimum development site -35,000 sq. ft. or more for new office project. 0 and GO zones have few adequate sized sites (vacant or redevelopable) Policy Considerations • MUC and other areas close to 1-90 better suited to Office development • Medical office uses may see a demand linked to aging population • Vacant areas in 0 and GO are along major corridors with good transit and suitable for MF • Consider more opportunity for residential uses • Consider Rezones accordingly Focused Analysis of Zoning Issue. Neighborhood Commercial Zoning retail uses in neighborhoods? Can we develop small scale What's the Problem? Conclusions City lacks small-scale neighborhood -oriented commercial areas within walking distance of residential neighborhoods Small local business support a vibrant retail market and creates community character Pro -forma Analysis Conclusions • Limited vacant sites at major intersections to support small scale retail development • Residential areas surrounding sites are low density — not enough population to support retail • Pro -forma analysis indicated vertical mixed-use not feasible Policy Considerations • Rezone vacant parcels NC • Rezone intersections as NC for redevelopment • Review parking requirements for NC uses • Consider Rezones Accordingly Residential Zoned Land lom . riff 16 IllEraMikmn • Legend A Intersections 1 - Interstate Highways - 2 - State Highways - Arterials Railroad ipm'l"s';o!lli::: Mat X110 !!!!1 tin 4 s� ..mLIPA.V`� ! gg 7' 4 42- > LTJ Zoning Code R-1 1111 R-4 R-2 MF -1 R-3 MF -2 5.,brtnib FEHR'± PEER Fehr& Profs 10014th Avenue Suite 4120 Seattle, WA 981 S4 DRAFT REPORT Transportation System Existing Conditions August 2015 Switching Gears -Lk oft st 'xisting Conditions - Transportation System Land Uses and Key Destinations Live, work, and play areas are impacted by how a city guides where development occurs. Land Use Element provides the framework for future land use growth in Spokane Valley. Understanding how people travel to work is important to accommodate future modes of transportation . Work commute choices largely depend on where they live, where their job is located, and the transportation options available. 47-4 11 1 Employment Density (Jobs per Square Mile) 250 500 ® 1.000 /•2.000 • • 3.000 0 Population Density • Population densities - higher south of 1-90 between Argonne and Sullivan Road. • Separation of jobs, housing, and retail results in some traffic congestion around the 1-90 interchanges • Viability of people walking and biking to work or shopping is limited - people are generally uncomfortable walking or biking along busy streets. 1 r I. Rich nv SI 1 c _uJ 11 Population Density (Persons per Square Miley 1000 2.000 3.000 4.000 • 5.000 r ! 1 resas�r 90 and east of Sulliva (toad a sfrha as with dense mousing. 6ensus' is in these areas are lar er and include parcels of undevel • ped land, leading to lower population density area -wide. Existing Conditions - Commute Characteristics Daily Commute Flow 38,800 people commute into Spokane Valley for work. 22,800 city residents commute out of the Valley for work; 13,800 residents stay in the Valley for work Commute Mode to Work Walk 1.1%0 Transit 3.1% Carpool 10.7% Bike Source 2011 US Census Bureau's Longitudinal Employer -Household Dynamics (LEHD) survey Other Items Considered Pedestrian Facilities Bicycle Facilities Public Transit Facilities Goods Movement and Freight Corridors Motor Vehicles - Traffic Counts & LOS 4-7 — 5. nth E� f E— — Laved of Service Existing Conditions Challenges Opportunities Many residential streets do not have curb, gutter, or sidewalks — could benefit from enhancements Long blocks and high traffic speeds make it difficult to cross major streets — impedes transit use, walking/biking, etc. Transit service is minimal in parts of the Valley, requiring that people drive to reach destination The regions position on major freight rail corridor increase risk of train delays caused by at -grade - crossings Unattractive streetscape, lack of gateway features, and public spaces on side of streets Streets in good repair — allow opportunities to invest in other city priorities Good Traffic Level of Service Grid system can support a considerable amount of additional economic development Good connections to freeway and railway network support economic development opportunities Strong pedestrian/bicycle plan that is expanding the trail network with regional and federal funding. Upcoming Council Discussion Focus Areas: Goals and Policies Water Resource Inventory Tiny Houses Spokane jValleyu COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE COMMUNITYVISION REPORT APRIL2015 This Page Intentionally Blank \ titr \10111 Siort I Olt Pkl k, LU +1�u.r'r)1, i M L1T99�� Meetrngattendee par trcrpdtri} rrl the "Vision V, 'i"exercise The Community Vision Report has been prepared for the City of Spokane Valley by Van Ness Feldman, LLP in collaboration with ECCNorthwest and Fehr & Peers. Van Ness Feldrnan LLP ECONorthwest ECCNOMICS • FINANCE • PLANNING To learn more about the Comprehensive Plan update process and sign up for e-mail alerts, scan the QR Code: FEHR c° PEERS Or you can visit; www.spolkanevalley.org/CP This Page Intentionally Blank TABLE OF CONTENTS iNTRODUCTION 1-1 ProjectOverview: 1-1 Public Participation Objectives: 1-2 PUBLIC ViSlaNiNG fifiEETINGS 2-1 Public Visioning Meetings - January 28th and 29th 2-1 Community Character Themes 2-4 Economic Opportunity Themes 2-6 Housing Themes 2-8 Transportation Themes 2-10 Vi5i011 Wall Themes 2-12 REPORT -BACK MEETING 3-1 Report -Bark Meeting - March 4 3-1 Community Character 3-3 Economic Opportunity 3-4 Housing 3-5 Transportation 3-6 Conclusion 3-7 Next Steps 3-7 Meeting Materials -January 28 & 29, 2013 Public Visioniriq Niseting5 A 73 March 4, 2015 Report -Back Meeting B-1 Comment iVlatrix C-1 This Page Intentionally Blank !car E. ValItyy wprcii naive I'I„n Lpclaie CorriniLTav Repo: The City of Spokane Valley began the process of updating its Comprehensive Pian in November, 2014_ This periodic update will be conducted in accordance with the GMA, governed by RCW 36.70A. Public engagement throughout the planning process i:5 a: 1"t dall1Cilta I g I of the Washington State Growth Management Act {GMAli. The c,, '::.4 : Lriv to 'r_ncouraoe the involvement of citizens in the planning process and cn:lir.:' c oor;lifl 1LIC}rti iy2t've„At7[?•-t communities and jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts.'” Its. chivt+_tlx.: cJ:b1 I oftitiztn participation, the GMA encourages early and continuow. public peiticipation by statiilg that jurisdictions shall "...establish and broadly disseminate to the public r3 public participation program identifying procedures providing for early and cc_r7tinuOUS public participation in the development and amendment of comprehensive land use plants and development regulations implementing such plans?" The City of Spokane Valley adopted a Public Participation Program (PPP} for the periodic Comprehensive Plan update on January 6, 2015 (the PPP Is available on the project webpage at http://www.spokanevalley.org/CP). The City recognizes the importance of public engagement to the Comprehensive Plan update process and has made a concerted effort to engage the broadest segment of the City's and Region's population to participate in the Comprehensive Plan update. The CommtinityrVision Report provides a summary of the i'ubli[ engagement efforts and input received to this point in the process. It reviews the outreach activities conducted during the public visioning meetings and summarizes themes from public comments received at. the workshops and through other means. The report dine contains a working draft of the public eon -inlet -it matrix, including responses and policy 5..1rJ_ic5tions, which will ultimately be considered by the Planning Commission prior to making a recommendation to the City Council. The appendices include the materials presented to the public and tabulated results. The City cel- 5p t..d. ne Valley is updating its Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the GMA, gcverned 1;, VW 36.70A. The Comprehensive Plan is the City's official staternent concerning its vision for future growth and devebaprnent.The Plan comprises several individual elements, some of which are required and others optional. The City of Spokane Valley amends its Comprehensive Plan on an annual basis as permitted by State law. In addition to these regular amendments, the GMA requires counties and cities to periodically conduct a thorough review oftheir plans and regulations to bring them in line with any relevant changes in the GMA and to accommodate updated growth targets. Spokane 1 "RCW 36-70A.030 Planning Caaa':s' 2 "RCiiV 36.70A.'.4c' Cornprehnnsiue Plans—Ensure Public Participation" 11 .000 Malley Community oaOppor [unify Sp:]k i e valley Cornprene }si}. Pian U:date Co7mi.anity V;sicn R2porl Valley's Comprehensive Plan was first adopted in 2006. SpokaneValley's next periodic update is required to be adopted by June 30, 2017. The City's Comprehensive Plan update process began in November 2014. Public Participation Objectives: The specific public participation objectives for the Comprehensive Plan update are to: 1. Enhance the quality of and support for the Comprehensive Plan through meaningful public and agency participation in the preparation of the Plan update 2. Balance the interests of our community with the interests of the State and region 3. Identify issues early and evaluate options for resolution during the planning process 4. Comply with all state laws and regulations related to public participation Ptibifc visioning meeting Public visioning meeting Public visioning meeting $k ne divoi*Vall COMM Unity cfIJpp 'itJ iCy 1-2 Public visioning meeting Spc knne VIII -y Comprehensive ?Ian U;1dai; COM FA! niCy td I! cil R.ep.ar; PUBLIC VISIONING IV! ":i'.71-41--.:713 As part of the first phase of the Comprehensive Plan update, the City of Spokane Valley conducted two Community Visioning Meetings seeking input from the public on the various topics relating to the Community Vision Statement and the future nfthe City. A main goal of the meetings was to gather input related to the City's vision statement. This input facilitated a thorough reviewofthe vision, ensuring that it is still applicable and appropriate. Additionally, the meetings provided the opportunity to introduce the public to the overall Comprehensive Plan update. This section provides a summary of the meetings and presents comments and input obtained from those attending the meetings, Public tlisior,inci e circ s -January 28th and 29th Two identical public visioning meetings were held in late January; one in the evening of January 28th and the other in the morning of January 29th. Both meetings were held at CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley Approximately 125 members of the public attended the meetings. The City presented topic areas derived from the Community Vision Statement and posed questions to the public to stimulate thoughtful discussion and input. The input received at these meetings has been used to identify themes in responses that are applicable to the Comprehensive Plan update, The themes will be used throughout the update process and provide direction to the City as to how goals and policies should be amended, if necessary, Public uisicrnirag meeting Public visionrng meeting Public visioning meeting 2-1 Public visioning mehermg Sia,. . Camr1irrii! cfOpportundy Sp. I'. c1'y'\f: JIey COri jf 'l'..I',SIVs PIi;ii IJpclatc ..QIr171,.nitVVi5ion Report ,dvertisinca and C�lotlfcatjon The City utilized a variety of outlets to notify community members and stakeholders about the public visioning meetings! including: • Postcard mailing to all households in Spokane Valley city limits • Postings on the City's website • Legal notice in the newspaper • Newspaper display advertisement Posters displayed around Spokane Valley • E-mail notification • Social media (via Spokane Regional Transportation Council [SRTC]) SpokaneValley Comprehensive Plan GET INVOLVED! Come learn about the City's efforts to complete the first major update of the SpDkaneValley Comprehensive Plan Plif}tl G'�+s inn+ng. Meetings January 28 January 28, R015 5'00 to 8:00 FM and January 29, 201 7 30 to 9.30 AM CenteaPlace Regional E=vent Cenrcr 24213 N. Discovery Place Spokane Valley, WA 99215 *waneSign up for e.mail Tru rod get • prolacs upd^gas ac hecruwww.spoionmlie.v.argiCP DID YOU KNO ... Spokane Vadiey became a city on March 3 f, 2003 and is the 10th largest city in the State ofWashirgtant 7.116 Topics include Housing Community Character Transportation Fronomk Devefprnerat Graphic of postcordncticesent to aU househoi'ds in 5paltone Valley Meeting Sunii'11Irj As meeting attendees signed -in at the welcome table, they were asked to participate in a quick exercise. The exercise asked meeting attendees to place a sticky dot in the location of their home and another one in the location of their work place. The results showed that there was representation from widespread areas within Spokane Valley as well as the Spokane region. The City was able to better understand the constituency through this exercise, which helps inform the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan. 111 iY nn� IIS Valley Community ofQppc tutftty 2-2 5pckan '`alley COTprelic:isivt Plan 'JpdE' e Ccriirnil:litw Vision R post "Where do you live and WorkrMap results from both meetings A presentation was shown at the beginning of each meeting to introduce the overall project as well as the planning context (i.e. Washington State GMA) within which the City of Spokane Valley is working. The presentation also explained the intended project phases and gave background information ori the existing Comprehensive Plan. A substantive review of the Spokane Valley Vision Statement was a major element of the publicvisoning meetings. Before the City can move forward in its planning for the Comprehensive Plan update, it is necessary to ensure that the existing vision statement is still a valid representation of the desired future of the community. Spokane Valley has an adopted vision statement, which is: "A community of opportunity where individuals and families can grow and play and businesses will flourish and prosper.'" Analysis of the elements of the vision statement led to the development of four topical areas that are essential to the vision. The four elements include: 1. Community Character 2. Economic Opportunity 3. Housing 4. Transportation Each topic represents ars essential component to the success of Spokane Valley and its progress toward achieving the vision. Exercises were designed around each topic area to gather specific input from the community on how %yell the City has implemented the vision thus far and areas in wh`.ch there is roam for improvement. The exercises allowed members of the public to critically think about issues, opportunities, challenges, and highlights to discuss with other members of the public and/or staff members 1 "Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, 2(45" 2-3 Stibiratte SS ]]. 1e Communrtyof Opportunr Spokane Val iey Cerlir•,hens;v.e f'l,-n Update Corns ryVision Repo. r: who were facilitating the exercises. Specifically, the community participated in both mapping exercises and 'dot voting" exercises at each station. In general, the"dot voting"exercises asked attendees to think about the current state of the City and then haw they would like to see the City grow and improves over the next 20 years, while the map exercises asked attendees to identify areas in SpokaneValley that have challenges or opportunities. Attendees were also asked to submit comment cards at each station, which provided a means for the public to submit open-ended responses, Themes There was significant response to the presentation and exercises, spanning a wide range of comments and input. The input received at these meetings has been used to identify major themes in responses to help inform the planning process for the Comprehensive Plan update. The themes were developed in consideration of the following criteria: • Quantity and similarity of comments • Topic and .Map exercises -- concentration of received dots • Discussions with meeting attendees • Applicability of input to the Comprehensive Plan The following major themes were identified in the responses received from the public at the visioning meeting, including both written and verbal comments received at the exercise stations. Community Character Themes • Focus on the area near the proposed Positive association with the new city hall CentennialTrail • Increased sense of community identity • Increased focus on parks "abulateci Results The following table represents the raw data collected at the Community Character exercise station: Spokane Walley has great places to meet with friends. Spokane Valley community has a clear identity I have the abiity to access and participate 'n community activities 'Yes 17 f+l o 12 Yes 8 No 30 Yes 25 No Community of Oppnrtunitya 2-4 Spoka 32'ialley Coil relsens 're' jiIl Update Cornmuni=y Visicn Public rnptir from the iPorrrmuni'tyChar-caw Station, including pJ5terwdMar Pxercises Fie; Findings Meeting attendees had a strong sense of pride in their community, but they aro identified areas in which the City of Spokane Valley could improve. Specifically, the public noted that they embraced the portion of the Centennial Trail that runs through the City. Comments as well as the concentration of dots on the mapping exercises indicated that the Centennia l Trail is a major amenity in the community and one that the City should continue to embrace in the update of the Comprehensive Plan. The public also identified the area at the intersection of University Road and Sprague Avenue as a location that has opportunity and could benefit from specific focus from the City during the Comprehensive Pian update. This area had a high concentration of dots on the mapping exercise and was also the subject of comments received. Additional Community Character themes that were identified by the public included a desire to have an increased sense of community identity throughout the City and that the City should have an increased focus on parks. The theme of community identity related to a variety of topics, including creating a more beautiful city and emphasizing a stronger neighborhood feel throughout the community. The theme of emphasizing parks related to a general sense that the City could benefit from additional parks, even if on a small scale, such as the concept of pocket parks. 2-5 Sikikane .'0Malleyy C rnrrrunrtynJCpportr.nUy 5pokanh,Aralaey Cunpf i. sivw PI. n LJpc]aw Conirn nf,,.Vi n k- part Economic Opportunity Themes • Desire to create special places in the community • Maintain fiscal responsibility • Leverage community assets • Focus on the importance of existing local cimmerciai and industrial areas • Opportunities exist around public facilities • Concern over external forces and Code Enforcement Publ€t: input from the f"cr+fiornic Opporrunity Statim r71L7 exerc i, ti - 44 Ur, II N6n cn..d ier..��%sirmy..•vd�""� . �•�P `Mui• ' ln`F„-n'ln.,y .., me, Public input from the Economic Opportunity Stotler? "thought cloud" exercise KEN Findings Meeting attendees noted that the City could make progress toward creating areas that reinforce the existing community character while seeking ways to create new residential and commercial opportunities to benefit residents, The public also recognized the importance that existing commerce plays in funding public services and the ability to invest in community assets, Additionally, comments from the public indicated a need to better understand opportunities to leverage Spokane Valley community assets to attract investment. Concerns over external forces were exemplified by questions from the public about how a future US 395 extension and more rail traffic might impact the city (both positively and Spo nen ' 2-6 Community of Qpport um)/ Spokark'aICey C'crxi�rellen5ive Plan Update Corn rr5...i iiy ViSior, Ri2porL negatively}. Meeting attendees also expressed concern over how certain uses might be regulated and enforced. It was also noted that the public feels existing commercial areas are important to the local economy because they provide close proximity to residential areas or unique offerings or experiences. Another theme that emerged from the public visioning meetings was that existing public facilities such as parks, schools, libraries, churches, social services, and community cEnt-r4 are important foundational community assets that anchor the local economy. Simil�a� ly, community development opportunities exist around public facilities like trails, natural amenities like the Spokane River, and under-used/vacant lands like the University Ceoitc he public would like to see the City take .advantage of these opportunities to create great spaces that enhance the community's identity while supporting economic development. For further economic opportunity information, reference Appendix A, which includes information on economic trends in Spokane Valley and the region. The information includes data on job and industry growth, household income, and spending, among others. a Meeting atrerrdeesAortic rpoting in the Ecorronnic Opprftun/ty exercise 2-7 Staane Community of Opp ort uru ry Sonikane Valley ci:,rprehers se Plar Update tar' 11unit'p Vision Repo •I Housing Themes • Housing affordability • Housing for seniors • More and tetter amenities • Preservation of neighborhood character Tabulited Results The following table represents the raw data collected at the Housing exercise station: What type of housing du you live in? Single Family Properties i.5 Acres in 5ie Single Family Properties st].5 Acres in Size Apartments 24 19 3 Duplex Manufactured Home Park 4 1 Other (Accessary CTweaiing Unit,Seriinr blousing, Special Needsi Where wilt you or your extended family Want to live to 10 years? Single Family Properties a0.5 Acres in Size Single Family Properties 50:5 Acres in Size Apartments 21 15 3 Duplex Manufactured Home Park 3 1 Other f Accessory Dwelling Unit, Senior HOU sing, 5peclal Needs) 91. Public Ova from the Housing 5 ration poster exereiSe Co mm Litt fry ofopportunity 2-8 .a a4w5.y. 4Y+1H,..•n.n� I,,a,M ,.rrvi F.. 2 - 5r+Por t+ous=ng 2- {}tiler d i Iti▪ T—i ►pIYy1W, .• Mr'. Y.•wn Spokane Va1ey Comprehensive IJI:cis le L n'.mjni;y Vi=ion Rc:j,767rf Key Findincj The public provided input on the City's existing housing stack as well as the type of housing they would like to see developed in the City over the next 20 years. The key findings that emerged from the Housing exercises were focused primarily on improving housing options and preserving neighborhoods. One theme related to the sentiment that housing needs to be more affordable. A desire for a greater variety of housing types as well as quality hurries at affordable prices was expressed as a way to increase homeownership in the community. Another issue that the public identified is a need to further consider housing options for the senior population. Meeting attendees noted that with an aging population there is an increased need to focus on housing for seniors in the community. Other concerns of the comrnunity included the need to preserve the character of neighborhoods, but also allow for more and better amenities in proximity to neighborhoods. Meeting attendees commented that housing needs to be near retail, health care services, parks, and also provide for the ability to use public transportation. Refer to Appendix A for more detailed information about how the Spokane Valley population has grown and is projected to grow in the future. included in the analysis is also a look at housing reimposition, home ownership rates, and housing costs in the community. Meeting attendees pi rtP opotingln the Hcusony exercise 2-9 SOliane .00%1 ley CarnmuniryPr Ortuniiy op.)lcai VaIIoy Ca-,`,0rehensiv. FIS„i IJI,rl t� Lo 7;7,1.ii itiVisiof} Report Transportation Themes • Level of Service policy works well • Improve connections for other- modes of travel • Focus ori maintenance and technology • Improve freight movement and safety "• invest in streetscape and Community Character Taoulacecl ReSLIi The following table represents the raw data collected attheTransportation exercise station: Issues and Opportunities IfaffirCrrngrsTion GDingtticll 8 Ram Far Improverrorn 1 Roadway Maintenance (Pavement Condition, Sweeping,Snow Removal) GeingvUet 12 Acorn far tmp054@VMnT 17 5idewalks,TraiIs, Bikeways 2 25 Residential Street Design (Curbs vs. Swale&2 Shoulders vs, Sidewalks) Projects to Improve Crossings of Major Streets 11 Freight Movementcan 4 19 Convenient Connections (1 easily get where I want to go using the mode of my Neighbonc�;uci Tr.,fl is Calming Pro gr.,,1 9 Other (Write your priority here7 Safety on Neighborhood Streets (Speed ❑f Traffic, Lighting( 3 15 Bus Service 6 13 Safety on Arterial Streets {Speed afTraffic, crosswalks} 6 18 Other [Write your priority hero 1 _sr.:mi ni/awn a7 Ira rfic lig MI 10 •mkaa7mixing _ungeanun Prioritization Projects to Reduce Ira Mc Congestion (new lanes, new Streets) 1 1 Initiatives to Preserve andMaintain Transportation System (Street Paving. Fre Srdewa Iksr (Street 22 Technologies to Improve T-afftc Flow {rraffai 5.-ig mil Sync?,rortizatibn, IntPIAgt+rtwit TransecrtatIonSy€teams) 25 Upgrading Unimproved Streets to Current design Standards 12 Providing for Safe and Efficient Freight Mcbiity 15 Projects to Improve Crossings of Major Streets 20 Providing a Comprehensive Bike way & Pedestrian System 19 Improvements tv Bus Routing and Schedules 10 Neighbonc�;uci Tr.,fl is Calming Pro gr.,,1 9 Other (Write your priority here7 • at is and culture 10 more street trees - improvingvisibilityr Community ofOpperritr;, r•, 2-10 ran cporenrlon !swim & Opp* pok ne;Eornprei-icnsieeUpdate Comm Lin l Vision Report Pu bric input frog, the 'rra rrsptr to,ion Station poster exercises Wn'A• 511,1,110 W I�r-�sriciaA 11 Public Input from the tarnsportstion Station paster exercises Kev Fin:i�ncr5 The results of the public visioning meetings indicated that transportation is a high-priority topic for the public_ Specifically, there were five major themes in the responses received, with topics ranging from maintenance and technology to streetscape. Meeting attendees noted that other than the freeway, there is not much traffic congestion in the City. Limited traffic congestion, when combined with the relatively close proximity of services to neighborhoods, led to the theme that the City's Level of Service (LOS) policy works well. The LOS policy dictates that City streets should perform at a certain level during peak travel times, known as LOS D. This ensures that roads may see sorne congestion at peak travel times, but with little congestion the rest of the day. Similarly, the public also noted that there are potential benefits to using technology, specifically related to traffic signal synchronization to reduce traffic congestion. The topic of freight mobility and safety was an important issue far the community and commenters supported proceeding with the"Bridging the Valley"plan and providing better freight access to the Sullivan Road Industrial Area north of 1-90. 2-11 Conon unity of Opporton ity S:lck7ne Plar U d Fite :Irrrlllii'it'.'t` SiOfl R pu`t The public is also concerned about maintenance of City streets. Comments received indicated that the public prefers to prioritize street maintenance to avoid pavement degradation. The final two themes that were identified focus on creating better pedestrian connections and investing in the streetscape to promote a better sense of community identity_ The public wants to see improvements made to pedestrian safety as well, including improvements to pedestrian crossings of major streets, particularly near transit stops. There isalso a desire to identify gateways to the City and invest in landscaping and wayfinding, which would support a stronger sense of community character and pride „hi Wall Themes • Improved Gathering Places • Increased Economic Opportunities • Increased Sense of Community Identity • Transportation Improvements Public input from the Vision WciIJ exercise Key. F-i•-;ii:.(is The Vision Wail was a particularly intriguing exercise far meeting attendees. The open- ended nature of thevisionwall allowed members of the public to expressa wide -variety of highlights and issues around the community. Out of the large collection of comments, there were four main themes, which roughly correlated with the topic areas mentioned above. The public expressed the importance of having great gathering spaces throughout the community to enhance the sense of community identity_ Additional comments focused on the importance of economic development and opportunity, including increased access td opportunities and reduced barriers to opening businesses. Transportation also proved to be a major theme, exhibited by comments that related to pedestrian safety and traffic improvements. The public indicated that they are invested in the long-term success of the City, but also want to see increased opportunities in their community as it grows. There was a general sentiment Spokane .000.15Valley CQrrrmunity aiOppe rtwndty 2-12 Sackaiie'v'aliey CorroreI',? P i.ii �7ddt Com i jIii_y Vis•; 1 that the City offers the opportunity for its residents to "grow and play"with great parks and great schools, but there remains opportunities to improve these and other amenities in the future. Meeting eattendeepudicipating in the Vision Won exercise Vision 5;at rnelli; The input received at both public visioning meetings was reviewed against the existing community vision statement to determine the appropriateness of the statement and whether there was a need to modify and improve the statement. Based on the input gathered from the public visioning meetings and subsequent review of the data, the vision statement is still valid and appropriate for the future growth of the community and no revisions are proposed as part of the Comprehensive plan update. While there is still work to be done to fully achieve the community vision, the indications are that the City remains on the right path, "A community of opportunity where individuals and families can grow and play and businesses will flourish andprosper.2" 2 "spokaneValley Cornprehe ive Plan, 2006" 2-13 Comm unity of Opportunity This Page Intentionally Blank Sochneb` Ile'/ComPlan IxJite Comm Lir VisuiReport M PO s -- 3 f'. C K ,�,r; E77:71C1 The City held a "Report -Back" meeting on March 4, 2015 to present the findings of the first public visioning meetings to the public. The purpose of reporting -back was to ensure that the themes that the City heard from the public were accurate and to determine if there were any additional themes or ideas that should be included moving forward. Advertising aril N� lil ,7!irai� The City utilized a variety of outlets to notify community members and stakeholders about the public visioning meetings, including: • Postings on the City's website - Legal notice in the newspaper • Newspaper display advertisement - Posters displayed around Spokane Valley - E-mail notifications Social media (via Spokane Regional Transportation Council [SRTC]) GET INVOLVED! Come learn about the City's efforts to complete the first major update of the 5palcaneValley Comprehensive Plan Pic Vlsiorr:og, iiieport.oack Meeting DID YOU KNO ., A tato, of 125 members of the public attended the peGfic visioning meering held on far?uory 78th & 29tt'i March 4, 2015 March -1, 20' s 'Min &:OO Cenze*Place Regional 4w'ent Center 3 b N. a31 scrnr• rr' Place 5;ck. rr' Valley. WA 99?'T 6'rr Spkaw S%n up dor tqrtrad 1rr rs sod get prgai 4prhxe5a. ha[xlhvvrw.spukanrril Cy:wgrCP Topics include Housing Community Cliaracter Trctisporfatailn EconorniiC I7evefapmeni Graphic of m eetirrg n o Uce for Repo r C-8oc% Meeting pos tE d to website and around the corrmrrrur Pty Report -Back Meeting - March 4 The Report -Back meeting was held at CenterPlace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley on March 4, 2015. Approximately 74 members of the public attended the meeting. As meeting attendees signed -in at the welcome table, they were asked to participate in a quick exercise. The exercise asked meeting attendees to place a sticky dot in the location of their favorite 3-1 SPthane Talley Community otCp par runty SiaOlcaoe ': :I 1IaifF'}.al'wl°:+F. r r it .Jpdar. Communityb'i>ion Report place in the City of Spokane Valley. The intent of this exercise was to further identify specific areas within city limits that necessitate specific focus throughout the Comprehensive Plan update process. While favorite places were generally dispersed throughout the City, there were a few noteworthy concentrations. The concentration of dots highlighted the importance of parks and recreation facilities as well as the strength of neighborhoods in Spokane Valley. The Mirabeau Point Park area received a total of twelve dots, which made it the highest concentration at 29% of the total responses. The area contains Mirabeau Point Park, Discovery Playground, Centennial Trail, Center Place facility, and the YMCA. Participants made no differentiation amongst these places. Other areas that were noted include the Spokane Valley Public Library (four dots), Valley Mission Park (2 dots), Sullivan Park (2 dots), University Center (2 dots), and Central Valley High School (2 dots). ' L1/fi re 's Your Fa rorite Place frr Spokane b'alfeyr Map results Once all meeting attendees were settled and hada chance to browse the various stations, the City began the Report -Back meeting. A refresher of the overall project was presented to the public in order to inform meeting attencees who were unable to attend the first public visioning meetings. The refresher was followed by a discussion on what the Comprehensive Plan is (and is not) as well as other pians the City has that relate to the Comprehensive Pian. The City then explained the themes that emerged from the public input and haw that input would be used to inform the project as it progresses. The presentation ended with a description, of the exercises and how meeting attendees can express their thoughts and comments on the established themes. The public meeting was set-up in a similar manner to the previous meetings in January, in which there were four topic stations with posters and maps related to the topic. The topic stations included Community Character, Economic Opportunity, Housing, and Transportation. Each station had a poster exhibiting the main themes from the January public meetings with an example of a comment that was received relating to the theme. Meeting attendees were asked to review the themes and consider whether they were accurate or whether there was X1N kants Community oFOpporturriry 3-2 5;?ol,;t:tevalley CcDrt=hert«'I~data war 1r�l.rili;y'ti.i5icr R.2 -per a major theme that vt'as lacking. Meeting attendees were then asked to write their thoughts on a Post -It Note and then stick that note to an area identified on each poster titled, "New Ideas" These comments were then compiled and compared against the established themes to determine if any needed to be adjusted or any additions needed to be made. The City solicited further input from the public to ensure that the identified themes are accurate and appropriate for how the public desires the community to grow. The public was encouraged to provide additional ideas and input on topic areas that may have been missed, but should be included as part of the project scope. Comments received at the four topic stations both reinforced themes as well as provided additional considerations for the Comprehensive Plan update. The same criteria used to develop the themes from the January meetings was used to assess the need for revisions based on input from the Report -Back meeting, with the exception of removing the criteria relating to topic and reap exercises, as it is not applicable in this scenario. The Criteria include: - Quantity and similarity of comments • Applicability of input to the received Comprehensive Plan • Discussions with meeting attendees All input received at the report -back meeting is summarized, by topic area, below. The input summaries are followed by a discussion on how the new input affected the themes discussed in the previous section. The comment matrix in Appendix R displays comments verbatim. Community _hares: r Proposed Themes: • Focus on the area near the proposed • Positive. association with the new city hall Centennial Trail • Increased sense of community identity • increased focus on parks The Community Character themes elicited a variety of input from the public. Comments centered around topics such as parking, preserving neighborhood character, embracing park assets, such as Iliirabeau and the Centennial Trail, promoting walkable neighborhoods, creating better destination spots in the City, and events such as Valley Fest, among others. The new input generally reinforced the three themes of "Increased focus on parks,""Increased sense of community identity,' and "Positive association with the Centennial Trail: No input (neither positive nor negative) was received in relation to the area near the proposed new city hall. Some input identifying additional items for Community Character fall in the Transportation category and the Housing category and as such, are addressed in those themes, 3-3 i'n' ems`` .+,lley. Community of [7pp,ortunV Spak,m-r r:trlIry nrprel)ert n lJDcl to C.4rr1`rt.r1icy Vis ort .;43ort However, based on specific input related to the Centennial Tail and the proposed Appleway Trail, which highlighted a desire to improve and further embrace trails in the community, it is recommended to adjust the theme of"Positive association with the Centennial Trail"to be more action -oriented and align more closely with the comments received. Therefore, the four themes of Community Character will be amended as follows: Final Themes: • Focus on the area near the proposed new city hall • increased sense of community identity • Leverage community trails to improve community character • Increased focus on parks Economic Opportunitv Proposed Themes: • Desire to create special places in the community • Maintain fiscal responsibility • Leverage community assets • Focus on the importance of existing local commercial and industrial areas • Opportunities exist around public facilities • Concern over external forces and Code Enforcement The Economic Opportunity themes did not prove to elicit much of a response from the community. The comments that were received at this exercise station focused on providing better shopping areas (particularly grocer shopping) in the corrmmunity. Additionally, there was a positive reaction to the theme of"Focus on the importance of existing local commercial and industrial areas, but it was noted that there is concern with how this theme will be included in the Comprehensive Plan update in light of a recent moratorium that prohibits new mining operations in the City. One comment focused on adding business recruitment to the Economic Opportunity themes, specifically creating a more inviting atmosphere for startup companies. However, because it does not directly rela-e to the Comprehensive Plan and was only a single comment on the topic" it does not satisfy the criteria to become a neva theme. Comments submitted at other exercise stations also related to Economic Opportunity. Several comments noted that there is a strong desire that the City remain fiscally responsible in their future decisions as well as ensure that future projects are cost effective, which is already a theme. Based on these comments, the Economic Opportunity themes will remain the same. Final Themes; • Desire to create special places in the • Focus on the importance of existing local community commercial and industrial areas Spokane COMM unrty nFOpportunky 3-4 j,;,}.31:.an Valley Com Ran .JrLiato Community \'is.ri i Report • Maintain fiscal responsibility • Leverage community assets • Opportunities exist around public facilities • Concern over external forces and Code Enforcement Housing Proposed Themes: • Housing affordability • Housing for seniors • More and better amenities • Preservation of neighborhood character The Housing exercise station received a Targe portion of the input at the Report -Back meeting. Two of the top concerns expressed at the Report -Back meeting were that there is a need to preserve neighborhood character and that there is a concern with multi -family housing being built in the City, Other comments centered on providing a better and different variety of housing options (e+g, co -housing), ensuring that there are more amenities near housing and neighborhoods, concerns over the adequacy of existing infrastructure and public services to support new development, housing affordability, and parks in neighborhoods. Many of the comments reinforce the proposed themes above. However, based on concerns over housing types beside single-family (which was a dear preference in the Housing exercises at the January public meetings) there is a need to add a theme to address the i55ue raised and ensure that it is incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan update analysis. Therefore, the themes will be amended as follows: Final Themes: • Housing affordability • Housing for seniors • Evaluate different housing types as an option to single-family residential • More and better amenities • Preservation of neighborhood character Meeting 41trerrdees at Report -Back Meeting 3-5 Cornrrunity &Opportunity SI1. ii :are V5Iie`' r ^.111or:?hensive ?Ian Lipchltp C: illr'I'iinit4.Ji ic7r R'_'DCrt Transportation Proposed Themes • Level of Service policy works well • Improve freight movement and safety • Improve connections far other modes • Invest in streetscape and Community of travel Character • Focus on maintenance and technology The Transportation exercise station received much input during the Report -Back meeting. Comments spanned a variety of topics; some of the top issues raised include a need to focus on increased safety for bike and pedestrians facilities and the need for more parking for Valleyfest. Additional comments raised issues such as the need for increased road and intersection safety, the need for improved sidewalk connections in neighborhoods, and concerns related to railroad crossings, including the "Bridging the Valley" concept. These comments all reinforce the proposed themes. After review of the input received one change was made. The input relating to increased bike and pedestrian safety is intended to be reviewed as part of the theme,"Improve connections for other modes of travel, but there is a need to make that more dear„ Therefore, the theme will be changed to address that particular input relating to safety. Input relating to parking will not change the proposed themes due tri the fact that the parking comments related specifically to one event instead of a city-wide need. While parking issues will be considered in the evaluation to be done for the Comprehensive Plan update, it is nota major theme of the input received. Therefore, the Transportation themes are updated only as follows: Final Themes: • Level of Service policy works well • Improve connections and safety for other modes of travel • Focus on maintenance and technology • Improve freight movement and safety • Invest in streetscape and Community Character Stiokane Cammanfry oropporruniry Meeting attendees at Report -Bock Meeting 3-6 Conclusion The themes have been refined to reflect additional itis the intent to use these themes throughout the refining the approach as the project progresses. In Ccrnmunity Character: • Focus on the area near the proposed new city hall • increased sense of community identity Economic Opportunity: • Desire to create special places in the community - Maintain fiscal responsibiiity • Leverage community assets Housing: • Housing affordability - Housing for seniors • Evaluate different housing types as an option to single-family residential Transportation ▪ Level of Service policy works well • Focus on maintenance and technology • Improve connections and safety for other modes of travel • • Corr pr 1(2.- sive I.f ' 1Jpdare C',1rnrilLI(I VVi5ion keper� input received at the Report -Back meeting. Comprehensive Plan update process, summary, the themes are as follows: Leverage community trails to improve community character Increased focus on parks • Opportuniities exist around public facilities • Focus on the importance of Pxisting local commercial and industrial areas - Concern over external forces and Code Enforcement • More and better amenities • Preservation of neighborhood character • Improve freight movement and safety • Invest in streetscape and Community Character The City will incorporate the input and themes deI/eloped herein and use that information to outline and direct. We Currdpi Tr_ri5ive Plan update. The Community Vision Report closes the Phase 1 public J ilicii:mcini _ir<d progresses the Comprehensive Plan upda Le pros s, into Phase 2, which will inclr.cte rr.ore substantive review of Tic£; s and pokicies in iiia. rxislii u Comprehensive Plan ani development of a draft Plan, ire :I..idiny a leve' of er,viro:irncntJ review. Public participazion v'ill re.!nt:lin a cornerstone of the C ompre,it,ns',ve Fla - upc.i!lc tar cess in Phase 2 and Phase 3. hr' public is encouraged d l e: stay informed of th::, project by ,,;4 nr1y up for e-mail alerts at wv,.w.spol<: n:,.rallcy.orc .'(:l-'_ Spi} .0,00Valley Co imcl,-0,ofQpporrunoty This page Intentionally gunk ap ak:The lkl ey Coin re rNnsiV Pl:i:i J r_I<�k Community iRey.port APP ENDICE5 Appendix A Meeting jVl terials - J :n dtry 23 3129, 2015 Public Visioning Meetings Copies of the materials presented to the public at each meeting Appendix B Meeting Mater` 6s - MM1wch Wit, 2C i ; . 3acEc fs i r' Copies of the materials presented to the public Appendix C Public Cornr«,enc iiilz,;:!;• Matrix of all responses received to date and responses from Staff .0,00Valley Comrnuniry air pportwOry This Page Intentionally Blank 5 `::011-!p rehen sive Plan U;acit,Ce tJ ilnlUnity ViSii)n Rely �.7 r: APPENDIX A Meeting Materials -January 28 & 29, 2015 Public Visioning Meetings Al lrl a ne ■,-Valley, Camr uniryof Crap laver City of SpokaneValley Comprehensive Plan Update PublicVisioning Meeting January 28 & 29, 2015 CenterPlace Regional Evert Center poln' Valley. 1'. 4Pl111.rr!r1f1. flerrrf Part 1: Project Overview Overview of Growth Management Act (GMA) and Comprehensive Plan Update process Agenda Part II: Spokane l alleyVision Overview of Community Visioning Part 111: Community Comment and Input Overview of Exercises Stiokane Walley- Part 1 Project Overview SOlane Valley. ('vteirritrrtin' e1 Cfpp w-frrrrris- Growth Management Act, RCW 36.70A The GMA sets planning goals and requirements for local jurisdictions, with emphasis on deference to local planning actions. The GM's fourteen required planning goals include the following: • sprawl reduction • concentrated urban growth • affordable housing ▪ economic development • open space and recreation • regional transportation • environmental protection 115 Valley. ,10.112.111111V ,}fLNJ77J11dL° r.; 0/1/1011101.10, • property rights • natural resource industries • historic lands and buildings • permit processing • aublic facilities and services • shoreline management • early and continuous public participation Comprehensive Plan Basics "The GLIA establishes the primacy of the comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan is the starting point for any planning process and the centerpiece of local planning. Development regulations (zoning, subdivision, and other controls) must be consistent with comprehensive plans." Source; Alunicfpai Research and Services Center Siiokane Valley. C'l.rirrrrrm2 ni'Clpeartio.w pal rye`' f aJdnderothi.I� :Jown Com.rehensive Plan Basics Washington State Growth ManagementAct RCW 36,70A Spokane County and Cities Countywide Pfonning Policies SpokarieValley Comprehensive Plan Spokane Valley Deve/opr-nent Reulitions SpokaneValley Comprehensive Plan The Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan (SVCP) establishes a vision for the future of Spokane Valley during a 20 -year period and responds to the requirements of the CLIA • The existing SVCP contains the following dements: r3u kane Valley. Land Use Transportation Capital Facilities Housing Private/Public Utilities Economic Development Natural Environment Parks, Recreation & Arts Neighborhoods Bike & Pedestrian inimmo.=--••••=mmenimmumull Update Phases Phase I Public Participation Program Data Gathering CommunityVisioning c) Phase 2 Draft EIS (necessity of EIS to be determined at end of Phase 1) Draft Comprehensive Plan Elements Draft Edits to Development Regulations fzo Phase 3 • Final Draft EIS (if needed) • Final Draft Comprehensive Plan Elements • Final Edits to Development Regulations • Adoption Sifibliane Valley. Update necessary background information, inventories, and existing conditions Implement the Public Participation Program to ensure continuous participatlan Stiokane f' 33h3J33rrrrrri.ref(;. r+rlrrrtrrr Review the vision for the development of the community Update Process Develop goals, pclicics, and objectives consistent with the vision Amend the Zoning Code and other development regulations as needed to ensure consistency with updated Comprehensive plan Update Process Update necessary background information, Inventories, and existing conditions implement the Public Participation Program to ensure continuous participation Review the vision for the development of the community p ikane Valley. Comp If 9r.OAF.' hamiy Develop goals, policies, and objectives consistent with the vision Amend the Zoning Code and other development regulations as needed to ensure consistency with updated Comprehensive Plan Update necessary background information, inventories, and existing conditions Implement the Public Participation Program to ensure continuous participation Spcian ems' i �IIdL.N111117Fi' (j Opp,NYlilllli' Update Process You are here Review the vision for the development of the community Develop goals, policies, and objectives consistent with the vision Amend the Zoning Code and other development regulations as needed to ensure consistency with updated Comprehensive Plan Visioning Process Phase 1 Citizen Amendment "Report Back" Request (CAR) Visioning Meetings Visioning Meetings Meeting* January February! 2015 March 2015 ioliane Valley C'niwlurirrh° 01-C)1,14, lrrruf+ May 2015 Planning Commission Mtg. *Deadline for submitting a CAR application is March 31, 2015 Project Roles and Responsibilities o The Public will provide input that will be considered by the Council, Planning Commission, and Staff ® Planning Commission will be the lead advisory body, which entails receiving public comment and forwarding recommendations o City Council is the decision making authority, and will be involved throughout the process ® Staff and Consultants will facilitate the process by conducting outreach, providing technical expertise, preparing recommendations, and facilitating environmental review Spokane MMxl1ey. ['r.r"j& u in° r1 t'E,"e"1"?1f1' Part 11 Spokane Valle Vision Vie. t'ONNUJJ+ium {q Qpp Iwi rs- What is "Visioning" Community visioning is the process of developing consensus about what future the community wants, and then deciding what is necessary to achieve it. A vision statement: Encompasses what community members most value about their community fi Captures the shared image of what community members want their community to become. inspires community members to work together to achieve the vision. 'p ikan Source: Municipal Research and Services Center Valley. r 1: ,iJ"� m ,F trrrrrw Spokane Valley's Vision "A community of opportunity where individuals and families can grow and play and businesses will flourish and prosier." Source: Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan `paokane alley. C;(4iu11Mliih' c,,: "A Community of Opportunity' SOokane Walley ( `.4mmrni+1a' n! Ci fpori11IUFv Economic Opportunity • Commercial • Office • Industrial • Manufacturin. Housing • In -fill • Neighborhoods • Multi -Family Community Character • Community Facilities • Parks • Public Services Transportation • Corridors • Trails • Transit Spokane Valley's Vision "A community of opportunity where individuals and families can grow and play and businesses will flourish and prosier." Source: Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Spokak a a11ey- f.dilL1MIJI9' rN Opp,: fu+u Part I11 Community Comment and Input SfYokar<e\' Valley ('.��oiniui�rn' r'C];1JMr114wn• Community Input Exercises i. Vision Wall 2. Visioning Topics (4) General guidelines: The exercises are informal and intended to stimulate discussion about the future of Spokane Valley. Please make sure that you visit each station (five total) before leaving. Each station has its own objectives and instructions. Staff is available to answer questions or discuss specific issues. akar C'ouioip,v iw i c.!YJpf,,,rP,Wrr,n- "Opportunity means...,, Vision Wal Table 4 Think about today's discussion and your participation in the different exercises. At this station, you will translate that insight into a statement (or more) on the "vision wall" The vision wall is meant to be an informal way of sharing your input. Consider. o Explaining what"opportunity" means to you and your community. Sharing 3 issues and 3 highlights around the community Writing your version of SpokaneValley's CommunityVision f How do you communicate with your neighbors? What do you like about your neighborhood? 0 What would you like to change in your neighborhood? c) What type of housing does the City need more of? Why? Record your comment(s) on the poster for everyone to see and discuss. SOOkane Valley- rrwrzwrrn'rrf l7pfrrrrYr1rrrn' Members of the Public: Review the Citizen -initiated Amendment Request application and determine if you will be submitting a request (submittal deadline March 31, 2015) o Attend the second set of visioning meetings, which will take place between February and March Next Steps Staff tasks: Compile input gathered at the visioning meetings Prepare a CommunityVision Report ® Prepare an Existing Conditions Report Spokane Miliey- i 5 rrruur,uh• „J Oi.7.4rrlwLl R' Thank you! Thank you for spending your time with us, your input is appreciated! Continue to stay informed by signing up for e-mail alerts at: www.spokaneva!ley. orglcp %Hey. 4'urirrrdrrr7Jm n/ 01,01.,eu a run' Community of Opportunity Public Visioning Meeting— January 28 and 29, 2015 city or Lib riy Lake 0 ti "Where Do You UvelWhere Do You Work?" Lexrir4 "F'" - Nita ethwrin p RR., Ki=m F. Mahn RHY6id 80.14 - cenlemwa Trak Ilkiwy Wm./Myers LIG Vision Handout SOoliane Va_lley. 1 :uar�: ri �araA r iF� Orpahuniody The 5pokaneValley City Council and Planning Commissron held a series of joint workshops in the spring of 2004.The objective of these joint workshops was to draft aVision Statement for SpakaneValley which forms the basis of the Comprehensive Plan.The resultingVision Statement is_ Spokane Valley: "A community of opportunity where individuals and purifies can grow and piay and businesses will flourish and prosper." In the summer of 2005, the City Council adopted a series of core values designed to guide policy decisions in the City.Those core values are: Community Identity and Pride. Spokane Valley promotes an environment that supports the home and family, and job and education opportunities. Highlight areas: • A friendly, wholesome, safe place to live and raise a family, • Preservation of neighborhoods. Focus on the Future, Spokane Valley is a visionary city encouraging its citizens and their government to look to the future beyond the present generation. and to bring such ideas to public discussion, enhancing a sense of community identity. Highlight areas: • A balanced approach to growth and development; • Stewardship of land and resources, such as park, recreation and natural areas; • Preservation and growth of the economic and commercial job base of the community. Open, Collaborative Government, Spokane Valley values a "user-friendly„ government, in which governance practices and general operations consider- how citizens will be served In t:iu-: rr:c.st responsive, effective and courteous manner. Highlight areas: • Citizen participation in the decision-making process; • Strategic use of public/private and other partnerships; • A Can -Do attitude on the part of City employees, and fair and consistent interpretation and implementation of regulations. Public Visioning Meetings I January 26 & 29, 2015 Community of Opportunity Public Visioning Meeting — January 28 and 29,20!5 Cio awvoa rAWEitilkom vague F Liberty L,ke .411 °111 0_y MiE afar.. r..°o.n d... °.a,.Y..,. d..l. H...,.. �.. 1I4.4. —i .riahrY. inni rmNnn ILI i,a�a ...arm r..�rtr�a Fa-� 11-3 C Pedestrian Transportation in Spokane Valley Cernor II.0rr0•.r1 ME w-- I. .Emma. ,s nning.110. i.. .... r .,e L Pan ....,. Rep., Yea .1 Lei. R.vai.0 Sr4.404.-Ann a Fyrp.igyi. - EadaL.aar Community of Opportunity Public Visioning Meeting January 28 and 29, 2015 [. } hili l} a. `bp [3, i.al.t' • J Tr+ansportotron Ito Spokane Voney reRat •ammr. I s,wsA.. An AMI- Ries AAA Ps lam 77 m -2-Ys W... 37.1near 14 Ltr4 Mr r. auw S-11•WedinalaWd a..e'••••r}w•• ,•••••••.4®ter«-...,,.. Transportation Issues Opportunities What works well and what can be improved in Spokane Valley? indicate your top three issues by placing a sdcky dot next to them. Place aac Here Place Lot I -{ere Traffic Congestion GoingWell Room for Improvement Roadway Maintenancu (Pavement Condition, Sweeping, Snow Removal) Going Weld Room far Irnprovement Sidewalks,Trails, Bikeways Residential Street Design (Curbs vs. Swales, Shoulders vs. Sidewalks) Freight Movement Convenient Connections (I can easily get where I want to go using the mode of my choice) Safety on Neighborhood Streets (Speed cif Traffic, Lighting) Bus Service Safety on Arterial Streets (Speed ofTraffic, Crosswalks) Other (Write your priority here) • Public Visioning Meetings f January 28 & 29, 2015 How Should We Prioritize? What projects or strategies should be the highest priorities for funding? In clI Ca[e your top three priorities by placing a sticky dot next to them Place Dat Hare P[aLe dot Her Projects to Reduce Traffic Congestion (new Ianes, new streets) Initiatives to Preserve and Maintain the Existing'firartsportatiDn System (Street Paving, Fix Sidewalks) Technologies to lmproveTraffic Flow (Traffic Signal Synchronization, Intelligent Transportation Systems) Upgrading Unimproved Streets to Current Design Standards Providing for Safe and Efficient Freight Mobility Projects to Improve Crossings of Major Streets Providing a Comprehensive Bikeway & Pedestrian System improvements to Bus Routing and Schedules Neighborboo dTraffie Calming Program Other (Write your priority here) PublicVisioning Meetings 1 January 28 & 29, 2015 pokaneValley Housing What type of housing do you live in? Race a s[icl4ey dot ka the span below. Place not Here Place Dot Here Single Family Properties 0,5 Acre in Size Duplex Single Family Properties c 0.5 Acre in Size Apartments Manufactured Home Park Other (Accessory Dwelling Unit, Senior Housing, Special Needs) Where will you or your extended family want to live in 10 years? Place a sticker dot for you AND all your extended family a [hr. ep,aer b Single Family Properties > 03 Acre in Size Duplex Single Family Properties < 0.5 Acre in Size anufactured Home Park Apartments -111.-11-11.111 Other (Accessory Dwelling Unit, Senior Housing, Special Needs) PublicVisioning Meeting 1 January 28 & 29, 2015 Hou in Vi ion li17cane Spokane Valley Neighborhoods and Housing Washington Stag Growth Management Act (GIM) planning goal for housing: "Encourage the availability of afordabfe housing of all economic segments of the population of this state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage reservation of existing housing stack." The City is conducting a required update of its 2006 Comprehensive Plan to stay consistent with state and regional planning frameworks. The update focuses on changes to policies concerning key topics. Spokane Valley's Comprehensive Plan (Plan)Vision Statement describes a desired future for SpokaneValley over the next 20 years. Thinking ahead 20 years, are the themes from the below Land Use Goals (LUG), Housing Goals (HG) or Neighborhood Goals (NG) still important? Have your priorities and preferences changed? • Preserve and protect the character of residential neighborhoods. (From Goal LUG -1 & NG -2) • Preserve and protect the quality of life of residential neighborhoods. (From Goal NG -1) • Encourage a variety of housing types and densities. (Frorn Goal LUG -2) • Improve vehicular and pedestrian connections with infill development. (From Goal LUC-3) • Encourage diversity in housing. (From Goal HG -1) • Utilize proven affordable housing initiatives of regional organizations. (From Goal HG -2) • Accommodate the housing needs of special populations. (From Goal HG -3) • Maintain consistency between adapted plans. (From Goal NG -1) • Encourage neighborhood planning to enhance the quality, vibrancy, and character of commercial, industrial, and minced use properties. (From Goal NG -3) • Strengthen methods for communication between the City and its citizens. (From Goal NG -4) Public Visioning Meetings 11 January 28 & 29, 2015 Community of Opportunity Public Visioning Meeting — January 28 and 29, 2015 Areas that Mow Resadent/a1 Uses Community Character What is "Community Character"? Community character can be difficult to define. Often. it it miide op of p r_emhInatlart of Community Facilities Po -rip in Nitu,-tl Development Environment Pattern( *nd Nrighhnrhnnd densities +I� What does"Community Character" mean to you? Cornn unirr character c_an mean dif ere,t things to different people. When you think aoutwhat Community char`acetr meant to you, you might conifer factors like - Hew wDUlli I describe SpokaneValiryto an outsider: - What is my eorroni i.ty"l Identity? - DDI lige in a cpmmunitythaf offers the amenities that I wane - Art there sufficient community acdwlties co particlpate In? - Do 1 have easy access to parks/ - Art there distinct nelghboncoo- t within the Chid' - Dv 1 hart a strong connection to my neighborhood anal members of my community? - nrr there places that I regularly gather with friends' - Po I enjoy going fon a ,walk in my community? Comprehensive Plan Themes Continue thinking about the conn uhity char:wren of t pn IranoVal ley and what makes it distinct. Then, read each of th0 thrt.c questions belOW, Prate a Sticiff fi6t in tot CQPirnn char you most agree with. Housing PU hlir Services such as Police and Fire PArW'e BAR Lihr.lrira Schools "Because community character encompasses physical, social, and economic elements, the approach can halo to structure plan elements in a way that land use cannot" Source: A Guide to Pionning for Community Character 1 feel that SpokaneValley has great places to gather and meet with friends. SpokaneValley has a clear community identity. I have the ability to easily access community facilities and/or participate in community activities. Yes No was No Yes N n Exercise Instructions Now that you have hada chance to generate snmc ideas and formulate some thoughts related to eonmmunitycharaetor, yon wan he *Mr to put that discussion into action. At this station there If r rrup nn the t..hrw that hEehleghtc the various community facilities in the City flibratyf parks. a nnnrnunity (militias, etc). Thn map is meant to he P you ri.n li.•- I ..,o,ir< ..f"Cswonrunity Character'. inn *pnti1 I ennreue. /intone she map and then fellow these steps: I )Think about the areas of Spokane Yaiieyr that have a strong sense nt community character. Piaci: the gee.. anti in the areas where you feel this- exists. 2 Think about whoro the City should focus future effort to enhance community character, Place the yon— dots in areas whefe yon ant this to happen. 3) Fill out the comment cans with additional thoughts on this topic and give It to theeavrrse I IEt tor. Consider explaining your answers to the Quetttone aeawe. If you antworcd"tion co any of the three questions, what wound you suggest the City do to imprnre upun that 1PublicVisiontng Meetings 1 January 28 & 29, 20.1 5 Community of Opportunity Public Visioning Meeting — January 28 and 29, 2015 berry art Community Character irxarrd o Novas! rubric '-- hsylar I{yk+layy o Pulkm .TAW Vomer - klerieb ❑ aim swum Tedi Gey± r ...,_ - Rafts!!! :[^Pd Pmts Csracnr4al Trail • Lia! --47 IJ ▪ Tr3a:4C94aaV, I @LakcsfRhwrs Community Character SpokaneValley Community Character The City is conducting a required update of its 2006 Comprehensive Plan to stay consistent with state and regional planning frameworks, The update focuses on changes to policies concerning key topics. Spol ane Valley's Comprehensive Plan (Plan)Vision Statement describes a desired future for SpokaneValley over the next 20 years, Thinking ahead 20 years, are the themes from the below Capital Facilities Goals (CFG), Parks and Recreation Coals (PRG) or Bike and Pedestrian Goals (BPG) still important? Have your priorities and preferences changed? - Provide public services efficiently and cost effectively to SpokaneVailey residents. (From Goal CFG-3) ▪ Promote efficient and cost effective library service to SpokaneValley residents. (From Goal CFG-7 ) • Promote facilities and services that benefit Spokane /alley residents regardless of location. (From Geral PRG -1) • Provide a vDriety of opportunities for community involvement. (From Goal PRC -I) m Develop and main:ain a system of parks that provides a broad range of recreational opportunities and access to natural resources. (From Goal PING -2) - Develop and maintain a trail and bike system that provides opportunities for walking, bicycling, skating, and Horseback riding to meet SpokaneValley residents' recreation, fitness, and commuting needs. rFrorn Goal PRG -4) • Implement comprehensive education and encouragement programs targeted at all populations in the City. (From Goal l3PG-3} PubIkVisianing Meetings I January 28 & 29, 2015 What are some population trends in Spokane Valley? Population Growth - Indexed to 2003 In l814, itis estimated that there ant approx i matrty 92,666 people living iat SpokaneValloyt Thls Ii: 19% of the total population In the county. Since about 2008. population growth in the rityr has stewed relative to hie county and state trends. County Population Change Over the last 10 yeats,the County has seen a net positive annual papulation growth.The natural rate of growth (births Fess deaths) has been 54-A Mr and growing over the past decade_The primary driver Of papulation growth (anti Ions) has been m[gratian into the County. Most of the migration has been cycl Ical, iol l owing th c Broader business cycle, with people moving rn the. County during times of econnmir evpansinn and leaving it during recessions. The 2616 law in population migration (more peopTc left than caarto] to County has seen positive growth in recent years. GMA Population Allocations for SpokaneValley r x .^.,...^RRA Sp ne Waller Pop i Mon – – 2001 BCC r ord ton Raodtion la®Ld2036j MIA Err P-raiatIne.koranMtan1.00711– 71111FCC aWm/2bnat,ratNnWm/imp Sir,, a st* int urpor:rtipn, the City has received three G 4A required future population aIle cations that serve as targets for City land use planning -A 2013 dec:siorr has alhlcated an additional 1i1.500 pee pia to the City—targeting a total 2031 papulation of 1015,5 CtO. Spokane County Population Projections Boo 404 1.2.nefA "thrir 3612 200 100 0 ¢ _.r g glERREUIRRA Counts Over the past 2S years, dee County has grown at a rate of 1.12%a year. Future projection of growth prowl Merl by the Office of Ftrrnnrinl t#anagrmrn# (OFM) for Growth Management planning purposes provides a range of potential population forecasts in order to bookend potential futures—these "high"' and "low" projections are supplemented with a "medium" forecast. At the high fnrrrasr, the growth rate inrera set over the historical rate to 11,1%.aoth the medium (0.77%) and low {0.2190 have the County growing more slowly over time, PublicVisikning Meetings 1 January 28 & 29, 201S SSA 210.0 1059 • 109.9 95AI xt.] - 2603 2041 1006 1604 -- •Stale 2067 3001 1049 ..Spokrne Cannly. 1360 1011 Spokane Yen, 2011 2013 3414 In l814, itis estimated that there ant approx i matrty 92,666 people living iat SpokaneValloyt Thls Ii: 19% of the total population In the county. Since about 2008. population growth in the rityr has stewed relative to hie county and state trends. County Population Change Over the last 10 yeats,the County has seen a net positive annual papulation growth.The natural rate of growth (births Fess deaths) has been 54-A Mr and growing over the past decade_The primary driver Of papulation growth (anti Ions) has been m[gratian into the County. Most of the migration has been cycl Ical, iol l owing th c Broader business cycle, with people moving rn the. County during times of econnmir evpansinn and leaving it during recessions. The 2616 law in population migration (more peopTc left than caarto] to County has seen positive growth in recent years. GMA Population Allocations for SpokaneValley r x .^.,...^RRA Sp ne Waller Pop i Mon – – 2001 BCC r ord ton Raodtion la®Ld2036j MIA Err P-raiatIne.koranMtan1.00711– 71111FCC aWm/2bnat,ratNnWm/imp Sir,, a st* int urpor:rtipn, the City has received three G 4A required future population aIle cations that serve as targets for City land use planning -A 2013 dec:siorr has alhlcated an additional 1i1.500 pee pia to the City—targeting a total 2031 papulation of 1015,5 CtO. Spokane County Population Projections Boo 404 1.2.nefA "thrir 3612 200 100 0 ¢ _.r g glERREUIRRA Counts Over the past 2S years, dee County has grown at a rate of 1.12%a year. Future projection of growth prowl Merl by the Office of Ftrrnnrinl t#anagrmrn# (OFM) for Growth Management planning purposes provides a range of potential population forecasts in order to bookend potential futures—these "high"' and "low" projections are supplemented with a "medium" forecast. At the high fnrrrasr, the growth rate inrera set over the historical rate to 11,1%.aoth the medium (0.77%) and low {0.2190 have the County growing more slowly over time, PublicVisikning Meetings 1 January 28 & 29, 201S What are some housing trends in SpokaneValley? Housing Unit Growth - Indexed to 2003 us ev +4 lunrOVNIAMOin MP MI4 An 7W. nn pe. eft 7.R RFC ,Mar tan 31,11.4 Prior to 2006. SpolraneVallcy was adding housing unto at rate faster than the state or -County_ After a lige tag, housing units are growing again. Since Z003. the City has added about 5,000 hoa+sing units. Housing Unit Composition sACO 1. 173201 IA9t0 nano 7.450 e $ , • There are .10,000 housing units in the city. Single family housing males up thr± malorlty of the housing stock (66%). However, the city has added multifamily housing units at alrnas_t three times the rate of single Family homes In tete last decade. Spokane County Multifamily Housing Development l • r Most of the eines multifamily housing is over a decade old and arc In mostly mid-size suuesure (50-100 units) --however, there have been recent new apartment developments as the national- economic situation has i mprored. The location of these structures are in the city'. zones that allow dente h8using. Renter Occupied vs. Owner Occupied Rtnter Occupied xo..ping 2049 2610 SpokaneValey 35.756 36.354 Soo -lane Count., 34.5% 35.6% 2.011 36.5% am% 2012 36.6% 35.7P 2013 376% 36i4 Owner Occupied- Housing 2069 201.0 7623 Spokane Valley Spokane County 64.396 63.7% 53.996 63.4% 62.4% 65.:% 65..O9{ 69.794 64..3% 63.43% City residents are more likely to he owners rather than r6nter6. Huw4ver, renter households (both houses and apartments) make up the majority of new households (including single. and muldfamlly) in the city.The city has fel I(mud broader county {and suitewide and nationalli trends in this regard. Housing Costs Exceed 3O% of Household Income Renters in the city pay a larger ware of their income on housing. Renter households tend tO earn leas than household; that awn their homes -following broader national trends, renters have seen more of their it rnrn gn toward hnusing in the recent years. PublicVisioning Meetings 1 January 28 & 29, 2015 What are some economic trends in Spokane Valley? Service Jobs Growing Servictaproducdng lndustrics are over 70% of the region's grass domestic product, And services are growing faster than goads -producing industries or govemment output.The State Employment Security Department projects 5ervica industry lobs to grow the roost. with half of all job growth by 2011. Jobs Growth and Composition The health care, governmen , and education secaars are the largest employers in the region. Health care and education aro also the fastest growing sectors and are mare cgnttttrated in the Spokane region than the statewide average. Where SpokaneValley Residents Work rv5 .175.15:5•5555f w, c`.-. 3.I,, -k 1 e1F e er. re. The Map shows the relative locations of where city reside/Its wnrk. • 4er4 Mahn ��.—"LLL• Maturractwing and conetrurtion accounted fareuogt of -the decline In employment resulting from the recession stsrtl n` In 20Gl, Overall, employment has Only Increased sI ghtty since the employment kw In 1010, Commute Flow Abput 3-6,888 people commute into Spokane Valley for work. About 22.000 city residents leave the city for work elsewhere, white about 14,000 city residents stay In the city for work. Industry Growth and Composition Thc Chart ahove Shaves the size, concentration, and growth of each employment sensor. The larger the urdc, the more jabs it represents.The higher on the y xis, the more concentrated the se€tor,and the farther to the right o,ti the x.axisethe faster employment grew over the ten-year period. larger circles In tate upper right of the chart Identify sectors that aro significant drivers of the laud economy, Median Household Income sss Ss $15,994- 344;1)34. Sx.000 53.990 21109 9410 9611 2012 3417 gmespeeavalky •Spekane Geunry Medan household Incomes have been flat in recent years reflecting a longer-term trend toward income. sugYatio s. Median intorno; in Spokane Valley are sliglkdy less than the County as a whale. PublicVisioning Meetings 1 January 28 & 29, 2015 How much spending occurs within SpokaneValley? ? Inflation Adjusted Taxable Retail Sales by Sector 52,544.000.060 g2,ao0.6110,000 $1.500,004.004 a $1.0o0.00 OOD $soo 000.odo J I Ii.i.iT I I 1 2603 2004 2005 2006 2047 2008 24129 7910 291E 2012 2013 2014 ■ Other Cnnstna[S1En N Servkes • Retail Retail purchases account for the largest share of taxable retail sales in Spokane Valley, The City realized a sharp increase in retail spending from 2003 to 2006. The City has been rebounding from the recession in 2008; spending in the City is almost back to the pre -recession high How does spending in Spokane Valley compare to other places? Service Jobs Growing • SpokaneValley = $14,744 per person • Spokane County = $9,71 2 per person • Statewide = $9,61 I per person For every person in Spokane Valley the City realizes almost $15,004 in retail spending. This is sizeably larger than the average for Spokane County or the State ofWashington, which is less than $I0,000.This figure indicates fair number of people from outside the City are spending their money there. Retail Sales — Percent Change from 2003 Percent Charge from 2043 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 096 - Spolrine Valley • Spokane Ca.±nty Statewide 21703 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2010 2011 2012 2013- Retail 013 Retail saps in Spokane Valley saw a large increase from 2003 to 2004. Sa es also decreased more during the recession tornpared to Spokane County or Statewide.Sales are still 35% higher in 2013 than they were in 2003. PublicVisioning Meetings January 28 & 29, 2015 Community of Opportunity Public' Visioning Meeting — January 28 and 29, 2015 1 Areas that allow Commercial or inch/stria/ Uses Sa,ermr14444.44 Laird mac Uik LYI,rLY 1 MI Elm MY Crud LINA 0 4 ��mG� PM Mee 0 Pik., B4ril, — P«te ca or, Me 0 rlre Steam ea co+w.e+y _ Senear El ,lrtd ▪ 1-.M,,IUNiren Irdavalk • E,-u,..va, mg 14M NelwroetY - Neu[rial Tlai i ve.xr This Page intentionally Blank Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Update CommunityVision Report APPENDIX B Meeting Materials - March 4, 2015 Report -Back Meeting B-1 CammIrony ofappart lty City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Update PublicVisioning Report -Back Meeting March 4, 20 15 CenterPlace Regional Event Center rie c W .indn, Agenda Part I: PublicVisioning Refresher o Overview of Project Part 11: Purpose of Comprehensive Plan and other related City Plans o Overview of Purpose Part 111: Public Visioning Results o Overview of CommunityVisioning Results Part 1V: Community Comment and Input >\i11ey0 Participation Guidelines Cornrrnnnih of OppwTmiha Part PublicVisioriing Refresher Valley rt,NA Update Phases Phase • Public Participation Program • Data Gathering • Community Visioning ® Phase 2 * Draft EIS (necessity of EIS to be determined at end of Phase I) Draft Comprehensive Plan Elements Draft Edits to Development Regulations ® Phase 3 • Final Draft EIS (if needed) • Final Draft Comprehensive Plan Elements *am' 6 Final Edits to Development Regulations .'tel` o Adoption CRPA:w t}'Qt' p 7rrirn Update Process --1.411.1 Update necessary background information, inventories, and existing conditions Implement the Public Participation Program to ensure continuous participation Stiokane Valley ec+rmminrny of Opponunav Review the vision for the development of the community Develop goals, policies, and obj ectives consistent with the vision Amend the Zoning Code and other development regulations as needed to ensure consistency with updated Comprehensive Plan Update Process Update necessary background information, inventories, and existing conditions Implement the Public Participation Program to ensure continuous participation Review the vision for the development of the community Spokane Valley. Ci -UTE rrrrrrh qJ 0.1vOrrrrrh- Develop goals, policies, and objectives consistent with the vision Amend the Zoning Code and other development regulations as needed to ensure consistency with updated Cornprehensive Plan Update Process Update necessary background information, inventories, and existing conditions Implement the Public Participation Program to ensure continuous participation Sfrokane eO rrnin• You are here Review the vision for the development of the community Develop goals, policies, and objectives consistent with the vision Amend the Zoning Code and other development regulations as needed to ensure consistency with updated Comprehensive Plan Visioning Process "Report Back" Visioning Meetings Visioning Meeting January 2015 Spokane tel'. CampurmilygrOpponwrity Phase 1 Citizen Amendment Request (CAR) Meeting* March 2015 May 2015 Planning Commission Mtg . *Deadline for submitting a CAR application is March 31, 2015 Part 11 Purpose of the Comprehensive Plan and other related City Plans ffikany c� alle - Corun r40oi n• of Opport nr{4. Comprehensive Plan --6-".11411 SOCA The Comprehensive Plan Is implemented by: For example: How these impact you: valley. C'mroaniTL. a}`€ ppormairu Community Goals and Pol icies 1 Regulations 1 1 Determines what can be built where Parks and Recreation Master Plan Plant for funding p arks f Safe Sidewalks to School 1 Im proved pedestrian connections Comprehensive Plan Whatitis Framework of goals and policies influencing SpokaneValley's growth Long-range, general plan Code Enforcement Short-term plan Preparation for future growth Development proposal Reflection of community involvement Stagnant POlcane Valley' C mnoruotvofOpparnwi;ity Other Applicable City Plans City Department Parks and Recreation Master Plan Business Plan Transportation Improvement Plan Capital Improvement Plan Shoreline Master Program Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan nnn pone C,w,fn��,,mry Parks and Recreation City-wide Public Works Public Works Community and Economic Development Community and Economic Development Part III PublicVisioning Results SiZkane Valley. Your Participation How themes were determined ▪ Quantity and similarity of comments received ® Discussions with meeting attendees ® Topic and Map exercises — concentration of dots ® Applicability of input to the Comprehensive Plan vmrro��+n-R. gf l ppeulunifv LFII r" t 1;.v VON kit tr, 11 i': Your Participation Vision Wall Improved gathering places • Increased sense of community identity • Transportation improvements o Increased economic opportunities Your F�articipation Community Character • Focus on the area near the proposed new City Hall ® Increased sense of community identity • Emphasis on parks ® Positive association with the Centennial Trail Spokane dL'aYdrdlffti" I iI Cenrm V�diy O� ��Aor[unjpy . G � Your Participation Economic Opportunity a Desire to create special places in the community ® Maintain fiscal responsibility o Leverage community assets o Concern over external forces and Code Enforcement o Focus on the importance of existing local commercial and industrial areas CD Opportunities exist around public facilities Sgikane �,«. Your Participation Housing Themes 10 Housing affordability o Housing for seniors ® More and better amenities o Preservation of neighborhood character Stiolcane Valley. Currrnrrunr¢•g1'Oppnourrr L Valley Housing Your Participation --.1"..11411 Transportation o Level of service policy works well ® Focus on maintenance and technology o Improve connections for other modes of travel o Invest in streetscape and community character ® Improve freight movement and safety 41er �i id Woi PriorMal SpokaneValley'sVision "A community of opportunity where individuals and families can grow and play and businesses will flourish and prosier." Source: Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan "kane Valley. Part IV Community Comment and Input Sffikane CoHri11111111y rOpprrrr i y Community Input Now that you have heard the themes that emerged from previous public input, Staff wants to hear your thoughts on the accuracy of the themes and whether or not you believe that there are additional important and applicable topics that should be included. Visit the four topic stations and review the themes Provide written comment on the themes Discuss with Staff any questions you may have Spaan Valley CnN aJ dolliy g(OppnPfehlin-' Next Steps Members of the Public: • Review the Citizen -initiated Amendment Request application and determine if you will be submitting a request (submittal deadline is March31,2015) Next meeting is anticipated to be held in April, 2015 and will include exercises based on the themes discussed today, with a focus on goals and policies • Sign-up for e-mail alerts at www.spokanevailey.org/CP Staff tas Ips: • Compile input gathered at the report -back meeting • Prepare a CommunityVision Report ® Prepare Existing Conditions information *Wane Walley. CaHfrrrirrPIJ4• r4 Op/J[NTHn n' Thanl<Y�uF Thank you for spending your time with us, your input is appreciated! Continue to stay informed by signing up for e-mail alerts at: www.spokanevalley. orglcp Sifokar's#:'e\' onlunlnitI o Oppa+i'unihy Project Status SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE The Comprehensive Plan update is currently in Phase of a three-phase process. The first phase of the project includes milestones such as: • Data gathering and interpretation • Adoption of Public Participation Program (PPP) • Review of Spokane Valley's vision statement • Public visioning meetings and public engagement • Application period for Citizen -Initiated Amendment Requests (CARS) • Development ofa Community Vision Report • Initiation of SFPA review process • Preparation of existing conditions information The information and data gathered during Phase 1 will inform Phases 2 and 3 and determine the general sc=ope of the Comprehensive Plan update. Next Steps Near -terra tasks that Spokane Valley and its consultant team are working on include; • Compile input gathered at the report -back meeting to further inform the planning process and adjust as needed • Prepare for upcoming meeting in April, which will focus on new exercises tail red to these themes • Prepare a Corr munity Vision Report to summarize the public engagement efforts anti input received Upcoming dead! nes and events: • Citizen -initiated Amendment Request (CAR) application submittal deadline is March 31, 2015 • Next meeting will be held in April, 2015 and will include exercises based on the themes discussed today, with a focus on Comprehensive Plan goals and policies Coming Soon—A Community Vision Report with all of this informotiion and more! THANK YOU! Your participation in the development of the Cornprehensive Plan Update plays an important role in the future growth dour City. We appreciateyourtime and effort. Please remember to visit the Comprehensive Plan Update webpage to sign-up for e-mail alerts and get important project updates at: www.spokanevalley.org/CP or by scanning the QR Code with your srnartphone polane .000Valley Sign up for a -maul alerts and ger.' project updates at httpAiwffiw spolaneral Iey orgrCP Public Visioning Meetings Summary Report -Back Meeting March 4, 2015 CenterPlace Regional Event Center Spokane Valley 1 ,CP" Je 1A1 i I NIC9LIkVt err 1 01 tlRL *ILIAt Ctil klAki.IT)! Vi41{Ii,•e;14,41 wo identical public visioning meetings were held in late Jr uary: one in the evening ofJanuary28th and the other in the morning of January 29th. Approximately 125 --Members of the public attended the meetings. The intent of the meetings was to present topic areas derived from the Community Vision Statement and pc se questions to the public to stimulate thoughtful discussion and input. The topic areas included. the Vision Statement, Community Character, Housing, Economic Opportunity, and Transportation. The input received at these meetings has been used to identify major themes in responses to help inform the planning process for the Comprehensive Plan update. The themes were developed in consideration of the following criteria: - Quantity and similarity of comments received - Discussions with meeting attendees - Topic and Map exercises - concentration of dots - Applicability of input to the Comprehensive Plan The following major themes were identified in the responses received from the public at the visioning meeting, including both written and verbal comments received at the exercise stations. Vision Wall Themes • improved Gathering Places - increased Sense of Community Identity • Transportation Improvements • Increased Economic Opportunities Community Character Themes - Focus on the area near the proposed new city hall • Increased sense of community identity • Increased focus on parks ■ Positive association with the Ce ntennial Trail Tabulated Results The following table represents the raw data collected at the Community Character exercise station: Srwe.et4:zr hat‘Owe, 1, 1 ,nee.I with fiends Yes 17 N© 12 4.wiw4,449 w baso claw r. �ity:lL..eAY res 8 30 1 nava uroao#ry maomu.aa,a licW�r• Inrereewilgraes.idat 25 •w 6 Housing Themes • Housing affordability • Housing for seniors • More and better amenities • Preservation of neighborhood character Tabulated €i!e5ults The following table represents the raw data collected at the Housing exercise station: What type of Maim Eo you Ilveln7 Ur* Fare@JhopnnYf ..H.i.c�s on S,ec 24 4 r A.pt,nia OS Ayes Mize i�S 19 po....a.... mloot 1 1 Aperameres 3 Dime i WI , *awn tP. W rewhi 0 Whew .id1t•e •-,...-.•.F••dI wbra ffiIlltsen Tnyuet rle 1, Paapelks Sae x4.5 Arms ms 21e Im1donyMalrreenrrce 112 3 e 17 15 i5aoufarlwedJlwnehai 1 Aranrwraa 3 OYnor stare .rrnwmag•tra .r I k.tlV `AK4e WA3 2.9.r.w 5'. rtiwlrnwn Economic Opportunity Themes • Desire to create special places in the community • Maintain fiscal responsibility • Leverage community assets • Concern over external forces and Code Enforcement • Focus on the importance of existing local commercial and industrial areas • Opportunities exist around public facilities Transportation Themes • Level of Service policy works well • Focus on maintenance and technology = Improve connections for other modes of travel • invest in streetscape and Community Character • Improve freight movement and safety Tabulated Results The following table represents the raw data collected at the Transportation exercise station: Issues and Opportunities Tri1Sc C,•gestla,8 C,-", rdl Via. I 13 Im1donyMalrreenrrce 112 `"- e 17 S4iewalke.lra"=l� AliletvalT 1 25 atesietenhel Sheet ei,l&{Cu � Ix11211. 2 11 F1440 1 1 hiVMNtuS{en (Z.V.Oeln.Cww'u W on t 1I ealgyi et rrtlere l WJfl6 loge the mode of 14 5 Safety on IhiOballcad Streeel!Speed arr•Ife. 115 Bul52Moe 6 13 Soci Wino r,a Ar Mal 5,,CCUPprolog rsaf . ChalsrmlYe7 p 6 I to er L 1t M' t.r..rP,lo.IR' l'...0 1 .Nrel Stint. 10 .,,.mam., Prioritization A*pecesto lie,e3[eTurTt Cdtitiliht !new Doer. ne.v sleeenI 11 r�larr� wr�a.c arrtiotar Natal ate EahHr.� Transplarrain, *Fe. 22 l u.L re ingles !Dinner 11,1fit Flow ill .. ifi im.Lrrlgcm 'M1r.rortrucim•irlwmi Prmid nits Sai Vag Efkien l Fret hM M»Wi.4r Pratdi g a {nmfnitereire gi4ewar P•e•lblln Warn HalghlandreodTrattic Cairn in.9 Pre9rarn 25 15 19 9 Improvements nn Bus IadulirtydM S€hedtfrr 12 20 10 Community of Opportunity PublicVisioning Meeting — March 4, 2O l S — iborry Like ley====.7,==. ` . Whrrr is your fuvorite place in Spokane Valley? 4i 6 HoiDloal - MAIN Ntfwats p pare54.,mn -k .ass IF -4. Guts` - 296n113 • *NA - C.nlmxAl-Tiad II 111. 41. 1-1 LOC AZtnr5 ® Tia localim Ndo. L ^..4 Community Character Public input Themes Focus on the area near the proposed new City Hall ; rPt- • d S , km hnm,mu.Rr.Mc+bI. Comrnent received : "University/Sprague area could use more community development for residences in that area!' Increased Sense of Community Identity Comme:... Received : "There Zeds to be more emphasis on creating a more beautiful, more recognizable city." Emphasis on Parks Comments Received : "Need pocket parks." and "Stress more environmental amenities — parkslrnore natural areas" Positive Association with the Centennial Trail Comment Received : "The portion of the Centennial Trail that passes through SpokaneValley is very scenic and well -kept. My favorite portion of the trail!" New Ideas: �M�wwtiwM PublicVisioning Meeting 1 March 4, 2015 Community of Opportunity Public Visioning Meeting — March 4, 2015 i iiyof k.iasrry Lake r L ElAreas of Community C haracier V Areas that could he Enhanced Co mmulnity Character !-r5rnrl o r 0 Poke Farman o Fire: St,uon Schml ▪ libuary ® Transit Lttatum Putt. /LAM misty imSwam. Valley Ta i Comer � PPM; uGn F7i._+rc./i«,.er: { — LL pr FLS^wY' -�-�• NaiFwu --•� Gerrtzuva I TraiI Economic Opportunity Public lnputThemes Desire to Create Special Places in the Community Comment Received: "Spoicarralley lacks a strong identity—no gathering place." Maintain Fiscal Responsibility Comment Received: "Budget surplus not a deficit." Leverage Community Assets Comment Received: w do we leverage the trails for economic development" Concern over External Forces and Code Enforcement Comment Received: "How does the north/south freeway affect SpokaneValley?" Focus on the importance of Existing Local Commercial and Industrial Areas Comment Received: "What can we do at the incaustrial park?" Opportunities Exist Around Public Facilities Comment Received: "Ei-zough land around [proposedl new city hail for public market." New ideas: Public Visioning Meeting I March 42015 Community of Opportunity PublicVisioning Meeting - March 4,2015 Ce01ilLwood -- tynf i belly Lake Ecanamk OpparcednilioN Natad at Vision Meeting _Air mhadt... sr ,•••• Lerent 1 -1.4e -g ma Park ▪ nava MAP = cry nal. niECKM ▪ I trail! - - AIWA ▪ Latta L seats. - CtenterkasiTna Housing Public Input Themes Housing Affordability Comment Received:"Location & availability of low cost multi -family residential" & "The availability of good quality homes at a goodffair price." E.. 7L1121-3 Housing for Seniors Comment Received:"No doubt that the need for senior housing, including those with disabilities, shall grow" and "With the aging population the need for more low income housing, as it is currently, will increase." More and Better amenities Comment Received: "Must be proximate to varied transportation alternatives as well as shopping (including pharmacies), health care and other services." & "Proximity to parks, transportation to work" Preservation of Neighborhood Character Comment Received:"l believe we need to stop urban sprawl build up not out. This will heap condense our city and make a more prosperous environment." & `{Keeping old home areas from being neglected. Encourage people to move into them instead of taking more land for new houses in our best natural areas". New Ideas: Public visioning Meeting I March 4,2015 Transportation Public lnputThemes Level of Service Policy Works Well Comment= received: "Everything is close by; not a lot of congestion" Focus on Maintenance and Technology Comment. Received: "Fill potholes; don't let our streets look like Spokane's" Improve Connections for Other Modes ofTravel Comment Received: "More frequent bus service would be nice" "Please add sidewalks on the roads to my neighborhood school." Invest in Streetscape and Community Character Comment Received: "You don't know when you enter theValley - develop some gateways" "The streets look barren - plant more street trees" Improve Freight Movement and Safety Comment Received: "Proceeding with Bridging theValley." New Ideas: �ti'11�"tii' �a ��.—.rte✓-r Publicvisioning Meeting! March 4, 2415 This Page intentionally Blank APPENDIX C - Public Comment Matrix C-1 Spa ka ne Valley Comprehensive PIa n U pda#e Community Vision Report COMMUrrkyof 3ppo,Foray COMMENTS AND RESPONSES PUBLICViSrONARY ME INX JANUARY -28, 2G15 & JANUARY 29, 21115 Spokane Valley PublicCornnient Matrix 1 January 28& 29 PublicVisianing Meetings VNF 59963 1 3J23/201S COMMUNLTY CHARACTER STAFF RESPONSE 1. Spokane Valley is givirlg the impression that al they are interested in is developers & their making money. Where is the emphasis on natural elements Comment noted; the Natural Environment Element will be reviewed as part of the update process 2. The portion of the Centennfai Trail that passes through Spokane Valley is very scenic and well kept. My favorite portion of the trail! Comment noted 3. I love the portion of the Centennial Trail through the Valley. If they could separate it on Upriver Dr. and through Millwood to make it safer and more usable_ Comment noted 4. NE corner of Pines/Sprague-conderrin the old Albertsons store- either develop it or turn it into something nice. Comment eotcc; '_u ,E,cstinri s outside of scope of Corevehensive Plan update 5. Favorite Places - Spokane County Library- for all a mind can absorb. (:ninnier :: i .o rd 6. Stress more envirorevientaI amenities - parks/mare natural areas. Cpm merL i.°lled; the Parks, Recreation, and the Arts and Lre'tiatura' Environment Elements will be reviewed as part c` the uprate process 7. Love the Centennial Trail, the library resources, the family orientation & safety of the Valley. New park in Greenacres n a pias. Recycling program. Issues; - Trains need better regolatior's re: how long they block an Intersection & need more overpasses between Sullivan & Newman Lake_ - Marijuana shops - we have two in Greenacres walking distance to Greenacres Middle School. Why? - Vacant buildings -way too marry -take them down or discount them to promote urban growth. Continue to support a bicycle friendly city. - Set dear standards for businesses - Greenacres Auto is ugly - the north fence is in pieces & there are no clear standards - fix it. - Restaurants - we need to encourage small business to set up great food places similar to Spokane not box restaurants. Rental vacancies - What are they? Where is the data - We need to set same standards for vacancy rates beforewe build more multi -housing. - Developers - need standards to widen streets & add traffic lights clear to the freeway before building multiple houses. Could use a TraderJc es in the Valley. Comments noted; m1 ley of these iopirs will be revic.weTi .,.!; m,r' a' the update process B. Yellow dot Bowdish & Sprague -seems Ilke a natural economic gathering area. Comment noted 9. i would like to see the city get more involved with small business. I see them doing very little to nurture existing businesses. Comment noted; the Economic Development Element will be reviewed as part of the update process Spokane Valley PublicCornnient Matrix 1 January 28& 29 PublicVisianing Meetings VNF 59963 1 3J23/201S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF RESPONSE 19. [Diagram] I would like to see the River "Canyon' preserved ase natural hiking camping area on the North side of the'River between Plants Ferry or (Trent Rd and Sullivan Road) to the brow of the canyon (about 1,00D feet from the river as the land rises) to the North or East. This area on the north side of the river is a tiny wildlife preserve. it has the graves and foundations of the home of the early settlers. It is largely covered in bunch grass and has a peaceful and magical atmosphere due to facing the sunset anti being its own little col t::r.wood ecosystem — this area has been horse pasture land for the past 75 to 100 years. People could wal!L across Trent Bridge to access it. You could call it the Bridge Recreational Area. It would Comment noted Spokane Valley Public Comment Matrix !January 28 & 29 ikiblic /isio-ning Mr t�-,a VNF 5995:I2,1 COMMt1MTV CHARACTER STAFF RESPONSE 1C. I weuld like more retail shops at the Old U_ City, next tie the future City Hall. Comment noted; this area has ben identified as a theme, deserving specific focus in the update process 11. There needs to be more of emphasis on creating a more beautiful, more recognizable city. Streets would have more trees and more pedestrian friendly. There would be gateways to show when you enter the City of Spokane Valley. Neighborhood development would be more like Liberty Lake in the sense that they promote community, biking/walking, parks, etc, I'm tired of the big bvx development and sea of asphalt that is our current identity. Let's beautify our city i. Comment noted; increasing the sense of community identity is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed in the Housing, Land Use, and other Elements 12. Bridge the Valley Barker, Pines, Park > Over Trains Comment noted; freight mobility is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part cf the Transportation Element 13. Railroad crossings — work with all partners like police, bre, residents to get funding for crossings, Cam+rnent noted; freight mobility is a theme of the update process and will he reviewed as part of the Transportation Element 14. *Bridging the Valley at Barker & Trent — hazardous intersections now and will be much worse with increased Comment noted; freight mobility is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Transportation Element train use. Thanks! 1S. The YMCA area is a great area — allows for gathering by bus, car, bike, etc. iii if expanded, could draw more community. • University/Sprague area couId use more community development for residences in that area. Comment noted 16. Need pocket parks? Dues not seers to be many per the map. Comment noted; increased focus on parks is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Parks, itecreation, and Arts Element 17. 'Sense of place' Continuation of Central Gathering Place Opportunity (1) in city; (7] Pines & Sprague. Miraheau is our jewel. Comment noted 18. West entry area; south of freeway to Park more foot traffic— neighborhood feel Comment noted ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF RESPONSE 19. [Diagram] I would like to see the River "Canyon' preserved ase natural hiking camping area on the North side of the'River between Plants Ferry or (Trent Rd and Sullivan Road) to the brow of the canyon (about 1,00D feet from the river as the land rises) to the North or East. This area on the north side of the river is a tiny wildlife preserve. it has the graves and foundations of the home of the early settlers. It is largely covered in bunch grass and has a peaceful and magical atmosphere due to facing the sunset anti being its own little col t::r.wood ecosystem — this area has been horse pasture land for the past 75 to 100 years. People could wal!L across Trent Bridge to access it. You could call it the Bridge Recreational Area. It would Comment noted Spokane Valley Public Comment Matrix !January 28 & 29 ikiblic /isio-ning Mr t�-,a VNF 5995:I2,1 Spokane Valley Public Comment Matrix 1 January 28 & 29 Public Visioning Meetings VIaF 59963 1 3/23/2015 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF RESPONSE be a shame to build factories there Trail. & building there would ruin the most beautiful part of the Centennial Ell i 1J In as LL EC .ES 1a ,y 4.d i.. L4 EX Y. � Ela L2 t Y 20. Favorite SV Places& Whys • Centennial Trail — especially infnear parks and by the river_ o Why? Beauty and outdoors setting • River o Why? Natural beauty Comment noted 21. We need tournament quality complexes for soccer. softball, baseball, Lacrosse, cross country in the Valley, These will draw large crowd from out of town & help motels, restaurants, and retail. Comment rioted; the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Element will be reviewed as part of the update process 22. Work or bridging the Valley; form a group consisting of fire, police, business owners & residents to lobby the legislature for the project. Comment noted; freight mobility is a theme is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Tra nsportation Element 23_ Focus on efforts to develop a 'downtown' core that will function & be recognized As an area of commerce, services Si vitality, Comment noted; desire to create special places in the community is a theme is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Land Use, Economic Development, and other Elements 4. Accessibility_ Comment noted 25. Your Economic Development Questions? • How will oil trains impact us? • How about overpass and grade separation from trains? o "Barker,. "Pike, etc_.," + Haw does the north/south freeway affect Spokane Valley? Comment noted; freight mobility is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Transportation Element 26. Spokane Valley's Biggest Economic Issues? • Quality education (and affordable) • What do we do about Sprague (Appleway) Ave, "sorriest street west of MI," o And Argon Mullet Couplet area? • What can we do at the industrial park? • Protecting the integrity and well-being of our workforce. • Positive "brand" and reputation_ Comments noted; many of these topics will be reviewed as part of the update process Spokane Valley Public Comment Matrix 1 January 28 & 29 Public Visioning Meetings VIaF 59963 1 3/23/2015 Spokane Val ley Public Carurnent Matrix 1 January 28 & 29 Public Visioning Meetings VNF 599G3 1 3/23/2615 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF RESPONSE • Spokane Valley lacks an identity—nogathering place. • Find ways to create more income and investment. • lack a community identity. • Make it easier to open a business. • Barker Road —trains and decay and overpass. • Focus on retail development, • Housing capacity and growth. • Housing affordability and price points. • How do we get mare infill (housing}? • How_ can we get better performance from our economic sectors? 27, City Government's Economic Development Priorities? • Budget surplus not a budget deficit 011. • Focus on mixed-use — activity center—like Perry St in Spokane. • How do we leverage the recreational trails? • Enough land around new city hall for public market. ■ Medical marijuana regulation enforcement (Al ■ Prioritrze people over dollars. • Don't turn back on the river — San Antonio River walk. ■ Leverage trails. • Create a beautiful place tar people and residents. • Codc cnforccncrt [weed control]. • Need better cies.-y-i 4uidelines, • Fair share of tourism tax. o Need marc regional equity. • Iviuseurn needs parking. • Focus on community scale/neighborhood scale commercial development. ■ Focus an sense of place—gathering places. • Can we put more housing around good schools? • Improvements to river access. • Waterfront regional "destination" park. • Take pride in the community. o Clean up code violations. Be progressive in city improvements to clean up Sprague. Comments noted; many of these topics will he reviewed as part of the update process 28. Questions about Spokane Volley's Economy? • Now is the city recovering from the recession? • How has the mall performed over time? Comments rioted Spokane Val ley Public Carurnent Matrix 1 January 28 & 29 Public Visioning Meetings VNF 599G3 1 3/23/2615 Spokane Valley Public Comment Matrix 1 January 2a & 29 Public Visioning Meetings N F 59963 1 3/23/2915 TRANSPORTATION STAFF RESPONSE 29. Need traffic speed enfnrc meet an N. Conklin to preserve and protect residential neighborhoods. Comment noted; preservation of neighborhood character is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element 33. Better visibility at major intersections —Sullivan & Saltese — other Comment noted 31. I would like to see more "staple" bicycle racks in the Valley. The ones in Spokane [diagram] are very attractive and lend a feel of statuary and cla55. The "normal" bike rack seems to add little beyond functionality, A mechanism in the Comprehensive Plan might moble businesses and our city to increase availability_ Thanks. Comment noted 32. Streetscaping, please! This would help in many ways; including • Community beauty = community pride • Friendlier for pedestrians • Makes you feel like people care about the place • Makes the community attractive for people looking to move here Comment noted; invest in streetscape and community character is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Transportation Element 33. 3 lane University Road 4th to 32'd 3 lane. McDonald Hawk signal vic. Of Chas Health Finish ,4 ppleway Trail North/South Connector in between Vista & Park on Sprague/,4ppleway 3 lane Dishman Mica ifs{h to Univ. a -site Comments noted 34. Transportation movemei•t ;: r: v r g traffic) seems to be lagging immensely behind technology. When I am sitting at traffic lights wac:,;r =i me & resource when there is no cross traffic, I'm asking the question, why? Can't we have in tel trric r, ntroF? The technology is here- I'm sure part of the issue is $ but it seems we could bernovint in Thaldirection. Comment noted; focus an maintenance and technology is a theme cf the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Transportation Element 3S. Enforce or change code regulations to disallow out -of -proportion storage barns, workshops, etc. in residential zones, especially planned communities. Several Large (larger than the actual houses) have moved Into my neighborhood. Along with that, they park their business trucks, trailers, equipment in the street, totally changing the character of the neighborhood_ Comment noted 36. Engage and educate citizens of the effect of leaving months of trash bags on your porch, old furniture and appliances in front of homes. Encourage pride of home ownership by maintaining property and yard, That way others will be encouraged to move and/or visit our city. Comment noted 37. 1. Bridging the Valley 2. Traffic light at Pines & NIirabeau Pkwy 3. Sus service on Mirabeau Parkway Comment noted; freight mobility is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Transportation Element 3$. 1. More access to public transportation 2. Clearing off bushes/trees around intersections Comment noted Spokane Valley Public Comment Matrix 1 January 2a & 29 Public Visioning Meetings N F 59963 1 3/23/2915 TRANSPORTATION STAFF RESPONSE 3. Reflector an til stop signs like at enwdish & 16th 39. Privatize public transportation m jorly. Only a few arterial routes mar need frequent stops and be serviced by"traditional buses-" - - However, create an opportunity for most of public transportation to be accomplished by indeperid ent small business (individual or sm. size business/Ilmlt # mini -vans a business can operate).. These vans corse to the site, home, apt, business etc., provide small amenities a$ needed. This provides the 'comfort' & convenience Americans, certainly WA pop}ilation appreciate. Therefore more• using, movability. This increases jobs! • • This Greatly decreases city expense of purchasejrent -naintenance.of standard laig city buses., And is easy on roads. Other cities have added this service to their communitiesiivith g!reatsuccetS. The policy and procedures for such a service may already be in existence_ If•not, regulations need to be made for liability insurance, competence to be a driver, etc. Thank you for thinking about this!l Today we have huge, noisy, (umbering (mostly empty) buses cruising along infrequen IN; people getting wet or too hot or too cold waiting, etc. These buses are a great expense for a city to have. If we have city transportation system, let It be servicing only arterial and major areas! Comment noted; suggestion is outside of scope of Comprehensive Plan update. Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is the operator of bus service throughout Spokare County 40. Public transportation —from University west are every 15 min & Sat. —going east every half hour every hour Saturday. Not frequent enough especially to the mall. No benches -shelters. Comment noted HOUSING STAFF RESPONSE Qi: Over the next 2,0 years, the most important housing need will be; 41. I believe we need to stop urban sprawl build up not out. This will help condense our city and make a more prosperous environment. Comment rooted 42 Ilousing for young fmi lie. Comment noted 43. 1. Affordable senior housing. 2. Keeping the feel of the Valley- some open spaces & valuing families- Comment noted; housing for seniors is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element 44. Affordable housing—smaller lots Comment noted; housing a[fcrLai: y and housing options are themes of ;he Jpda`7. process and will be r:•- a<-, part of the Housing Element 45. The availability of good quality homes at a goodjfair price. We need to encourage more home ownership. Comment noted; ho;,- ,,^ a;-nrrir1:-'it/ and housing o torls ar_- t'errr c_ ; ;.:.. nriate process a - d -F-'i 1 be rcvh- •._••:•,-- ,- -.-. of the hous;r. E-1—rent 45. With the aging population the need for more low income housing, as it is currentIy, will increase. Apartments & manufactured home parks will be a much needed help. Hoping MH Ps will be an included Comment noted; hear•,•,_2•=-i6-::ry:, !:'•. ,.nd housing options arc =,-..21-ie-]- c,t 7.r.0 a :ci Spokane Valley Public Comment Matrix I January 23 & 29 PuD• ' • 51,2ni n rrlaaiieas UNF 199,53 , HOUSING STAFF RESPONSE option in the coming pian. process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element 47. Proximity to park, transportation to work Comment noted; amenities near housing is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element 43, Next 20 years— Housing: No doubt that the need for senior housing, including those with disabilities, shall grow. Must be proximate to varied transportation alternatives as well as Shopping (incl, pharmacies), healthcare and other services. Comment noted; housing for seniors is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element 49. Respect the right of single family housing. Do not rezone forcing out the single family. Comment noted: preservation of neighborhood character is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element 50. Disability: • affordability • transportation • jobs/employment + traffic lights • accessibility Comment noted HOUSING STAFF RESPONSE CO: What 3 housing issues are important to you? 51. • Preservation of neighborhood character— Planned Community • Don't allow large shed bldg. • Don't allow non-residential uses— business equipment Comment noted; preservation of neighborhood character is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element 52. Keeping old home areas from being neglected -- Encourages people to move into them instead of taking more land for new houses in our best natural areas Comment noted 53. = Provide a variety of housing types to accommodate different populations. Comment noted; housing options is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element Comment noted; suggestion does not directly relate to Corn pr el.Lrir,ive Plan uprate 54, Concerned about the burned out duplex on the NW corner of Broadway & M irparette and the mess that is the backyard. It has been there for over a year. Itis in ri, nei 'Hboriiuud.. v2 or Id love to see it cleaned up. 55. . Location & availability of low cost multi -family r5sider.:al - micro shopping areas associated wl larger hoL slrg areas • Revitali2ation of western valley areas Comment nolo.l; housirr aft'ordabiiity and housing options are VIemes of the update prod,,S and will be reviewed as part of the Hpuirg EI,Rment Spokane Valley Public Com nit rrt Matrix 1 January 28 & 29 Public Visioning Meetings VN E 59963 1 3/23/2015 HOUSING STAFF RESPONSE IZ; What 3 housing issues are important to you? 56, 3 housing Issues: • Availability of affordable land; properly zoned for multifamily and/or mixed use. • Flexible development resource tools: a Density bonuses c� TDRs (Transfer of Development Rights) a Infrastructure (Tax) Finance Tools: T1Fs, LIFTS, etc. • Education about/incentives for: o Mixed income cornrnunitles/nelghborhoc s Comment notes[; housing affordability and housing options are themes of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element HOUSING STAFF RESPONSE Q3: Thinking ahead 20 years, are the themes from the below Land Use Goals [LUG), Housing Goals (KG} or Neighborhood Goals ANG) still Important? Have your priorities and preferences changed? 57. 58. What percent of the population are under 20? Over 60? Whom are we planning for: kids or retirees? Shopping hubs integrated with entertainment {restaurants, pubs, theaters) integrated with apartments (above the retail) look at Riverstone in [illegible] Comment noted Comment noted; amenities near housing is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element 59. Themes/P rioritlesf Preferences: • Just a concern that the first 2 "bullets" (and goals LUG -1 & NG -2) be carefully addressed to not foster "Nimby-ism." • As population & population density grows—and especially if light-rail is actually developed — add cols to encourage & incentivize "transit -oriented" residential develo went Comment noted POST -VISIONING MEETING COMMENTS (RECEIVED AFTER JANUARY 29, 2015) Spokane Valley Public Camrnent Matrix I January 2g& 29 Public Visioning Meetings VNF 55353 1 3/23/2015 Spol4ale Valley Public Comment lvlatrix 1 January 28 & 29 Public Visioning Meetings VNF 59963 1 3123/2015 CP CHAPTER CP Go rS POLICIES COMMENTS STAN- RESPONSE 60. Track the public's input and "official" responses to each input item in a chart/spreadsheet format from beginning through the consultant/staff review, planning commission action, and council decision. And, of course, publish the chart as a final feedback to the public. Most of the work involved would be done anyway in the course of sorting, recording, and addressing the individual contributions. it might even facilitate the whole process, It would certainly add a level of credibility to the process. Comment noted 61. CHAPTER 3: TR.SNSPORTATIO Mission a minor arterial Indiana Extension splits our community in half with high volumes of traffic. Comment noted 62. TP -9.11 See Spokane Valley Bike Map. Mission is a straight proposed shared use path to the Trail — it does not weave to the CP development, Why isn't city's plan consistentwith the bike path on city map? Comment noted 63. CHAPTER 8: NATURAL ENVIRDNMENT NG -3 Certainly more conflicts than compatibility. Comment noted Spol4ale Valley Public Comment lvlatrix 1 January 28 & 29 Public Visioning Meetings VNF 59963 1 3123/2015 CP CHAPTER CP GOALS POLICIES COMMENTS STAFF RESPONSE 64. CHAPTER 8: iJATURAL ENVIRONMENT Concerns regarding tie open pits in the area that expose the aquifer: environmental, safety, and even economic concerns are obviouS. The other is that Spokane covered its open drinking water reservoirs decades ago. The problem is not limited to the borders of the Valley City and a full consideration of the situation should involve all the water districts and bodies politic in the region. that overlay/utilize the aquifer and its uvatershed together with state agencies that have oversight/regulatory jurisdiction. Some issues to be considered include: 1) Identification of risks/worst-case-scenarios, degrdations, remediations associated with open air water sources. 2) Whether the aquifer should be exposed in the first place and limitations on future extractive operations. 2) Whether the current procedures for, and the actual progress in, covering or reclaiming economically abandoned pits is adequate. 4) Verification/clarification of who bears the costs of coverrngjreclaiming and strengthening financial responsibility stony 5) Whether direct diversion ofaquifer water should becontinued or who=her above d •c t uoirs should be enristr ucted to provide an indirect/i;ola;ed/detensill ie source of community. water. 6) Costs. Comment noted 65. CHAPTER 9: PARKS, RECREATION AND THE ARTS Project interfered with current use of Mission roadway that dead ends into trail and put undue burden on community by permanently detouring traffic through couplet to return east to Flora. Na opportunity for public involvement of this park or our park system PRG -1 Comment noted Spokane Valley Pub Ire Lau -vent Matrix 1 January 28 & 29 Public visioning Meetings VNF 59963 1 3/23/2015 66. 67. 68. CHAPTER 9: PARKS, RECREATION ANJD THE ARTS PRP -2.5 The Centennial Trail -Spokane River is a natural resource — conceptual design offered by city. For project shows structures across roadway. Limitation of access built into design and had to be mitigated with more money to return bikes to Flora with a trail at the Bid stage. Comment noted PRG -3 . City staff acquired money that ignored community interest in Mission Trailhead-mitigation instructions by Council is considering meeting this identified need. Thank you Council. PRP -5.1 PRP -5.3 Comment noted . Public Works should have contacted State Parks as an adjacent property. Comment noted Spokane Valley PAUL CamrnentMatrix iJanuary28&29Public Vi5iuningmeetings 'IMF 59953 3/23/2015 COlv1MENT5 AND RESPONSES REPORT -BACK PUBLIC /MEETING — MARCH 4, 2015 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMENTS STAFF RESPONSE 69. I arra heartened to see the city emphasizing the importance of local, existing commercial and industrial areas as well as the need for increased economic opportunities. The City's recent ruining moratorium, however, is a step in the opposite direction and sends the unfortunate message that some interests are more special than others. Is this really how the plan process is supposed to work? Comment noted 70. Add: 71. ✓ Business commitment • Create a "startup friendly" atmosphere eed another grocery store in place of the old Safeway. Co nn rent noted Comment noted; amenities near housing is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element 72. Put a Trader.oes where the Safeway closed on Argonne. Comment noted; amenities near housing is a theme of the update process anti wili be reviewed as part of the Housing Element Spokane Valley Public Comment Matrix I March 4 Report -Back Meeting VN F 59953 1 3/23/2015 COMMUNITY CHARACTER COMMENTS I love the idea cf more parks;; parks large and small within the neighborhoods to allow children to play and STAFF RESPONSE Comment noted; amenities near housing is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed 73. nelghhers to come together. At the same time, make them cost- effective to build, maintain, & keep updated as neighborhoods grow. If they are not cost-effective, they will not be updated & maintained as needed_ as part of the He using Element 74. Would like to see firm cash forValleyfest and arts. Comment natcc; sub„cstion is outside of scope of ComprchereiPlan update 7S. Assure parking spaces relative to the size of the park such as M€rabeau Park and a groaning Valley Fest public annual event held at Mirabeau Park and Centerpiece Regional Event Center. Comment noted 76. Lack of hard funds for Valley Fest and parking. Comment noted; suggestion is outside of six pe of Col-iprcheesive Plan update 77. If you want community character get those semi -trucks out of our neighborhoods. C4mn:ent noted Spokane Valley Public Comment Matrix I March 4 Report -Back Meeting VN F 59953 1 3/23/2015 Spokane Valley Public Comment Matrix [ March 4 Report -Back meeting 1/NF 599.83 1 3f23f21715 COM MUNITY CHARACTER COMMENTS STAFF RESPONSE 7& Protect the character and integrity of the neighborhood. Quit allowing down zoning in established neighborhoods. Comment Hated 79. More parking at Mirabeau Park. Don't turn back to river. More river vistas. Maintain greenbelt along river behind Best Buy. (Green it up) Community uses taking advantage of river view. E.g. Red Lion [Ripple), Comment noted 80, Walkable neighborhoods with destinations to walk to. Comment noted, amenities near housing is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element Comment noted 81. Create a "north" side of the centennial trail from Plants Ferry Park to the Sullivan bridge to create a loop with the existing trail on the south side of the river. 82. Build a park On the old Painted Hals Gott Course. Comment noted 83. Create opportunity on city awned land for businesses additional recreational use an or near the Centennial Trail such as bike rental, kayak park and coffee stands. Comment noted; leverage community trails to improve community character is a theme of the update process and will he reviewed as part of the Land Use, Parks, Recreation, and the Arts, Bike and Pedestrian, and potentially other Elements 84. Offer more things to do in Spokane Valley for visitors and residents to visit and go to. Comment noted, desire to create special places in the community is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Economic Development Element 85. Build a theatre of arts. Entertainment venues. Expand our down town maturity. Comment Hated; desire to create special places in the community is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Economic QeveFoopment Elemer t 85. What is the status of Appleway Trail Trail? Comment noted 87. Emphasis on parks and open spaces is not being adopted in the south part of the Valley. We are in danger of losing the GoIF Course site to a high density development that will completely change the nature and feel of the current neighborhood. Comment noted 88, Semi -trucks should be kept in industrial areas not in the residential neighborhoods_ Too many blind spots. They are too big and they run at odd hours, Our children are M risk with them in the neighborhoods, Safety & children should be first. Comment noted Spokane Valley Public Comment Matrix [ March 4 Report -Back meeting 1/NF 599.83 1 3f23f21715 HOUSING COMMENTS STAFF RESPONSE YE • The infrastructure for roads k not adequate for Painted Hills to be developed es NAI Biack requests In the preliminary plat. Comments noted Spokane Valley Public Cornrne nt Matrix I March 4 Report -Back Meeting VNF 59963 1 3/23/2015 TRANSPORTATION COMMENTS STAFF RESPONSE 89. I need improvements in Valleyfest Parking areas during the crunch. Vets— have trouble with City, Comment nested 90. In making reads and sidewalks prettier," please consider costs & the costs to maintain, as it impacts future generations based on our decisions today. Roads and safety for bikes and pedestrians is the main focus, with cost-effectiveness in mind. Cornment noted 91, Transportation around proposed new developmentComments Safety an sidewalks—especially around schools. zones in regard to decreased traffic and new bar/tavern an Thorpe Road Clubhouse for Painted Hills proposed development. noted 92. Who is expected to pay for these railroad bridges? Comment noted S3. More parking at Mirabeau. Comment noted 94. At rancher change the west bound left turn signal at rancher acid Sprague to be triggered 1.)y bicycles_ Change the sensor in the asphait to be triggered by bikes or motorcycles_ Comment noted 95. 96. Whenever possible, can traffic flow be optimized for bike routes? This would include stop signs and signals to favor the bike route travel, Comment noted The Applewaytrail would connect the town east to the west and offer a sense of community. What is the status/timell ne/and funding? Comment Hated 97. Indiana/Pines; improve? Railroad crossirig; improve? When will bridge for railroads be built? Comment noted; freight mcbility is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Transportation Element HOUSING COMMENTS STAFF RESPONSE YE • The infrastructure for roads k not adequate for Painted Hills to be developed es NAI Biack requests In the preliminary plat. Comments noted Spokane Valley Public Cornrne nt Matrix I March 4 Report -Back Meeting VNF 59963 1 3/23/2015 HOUSING COMMENTS STAFF RESPONSE • 10 acre park is not acceptable next to a bari every environment; • Flood plain, CARA and wildlife area are not in line With homes in the area; • This creates bottle -neck trar'f:c sit:;at:ons in Painted Hills; • Is a high wildfire areaaccordir3 to district # DNR; • New schools will create additional park rrg space. 99 - am interested it co -housing. NUr.y cern ri:nities aCrnF 5 the country have ce-ho using as an option. People awn independent space and share Space, iike craft areas, cooking, community gathering -- garden. This is different than a retirement home; it can have residents of all ages. 100. Comment noted, housing options is a thence of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element Preservation of neighborhood character is rot being adhered to: • Development in the South of the Valley is not maintaining current neighborhood feel/character; • There are new high -OP nsity apartment hr Tidings behind Albertsons on 32nd and a proposed high-censity units/leve:opment on the Painted Hills Golf Course site; • The infrastructure is not in place to sustain these developments. Before any approval, theee should be a full amenity review on schooling and availability for approximately 1,000 additional students. A full fire safety review for emergency evacuation for Painted Hills must be done, as this is a real concern for current residents who lived here during Valley View fire. Comment noted; neighborhood preservation is a theme under Housing and will be reviewed in the Housing Element 101. Pee pie living in the Valley have Seen many changes aver the years — goad and bad. Multi -family and single- family areas should be separated. Single level versus multi-level is also a major item that should be a factor in allowing new development. Diversity is important, and I hope housing diversity is increased, but current neighborhoods should be considered. Density areas should be kept intact. Parks with newer amenities that are cost-effective to maintain would be great in order to bri rg c❑;rn rnunities together. Comment noted 102. Alarming amount of apartment complexes being built. Comment noted 103. • Develop housing along the Sprague/Appleway corridor to take advantage of puhlic transportation. • Consider mandatory inclusionary housing to ensure affordability. • Preserve manufactured home parks. Ccmment noted; housing affordability and more and better amenities are themes of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element 104. I fear the impact of mufti -family housing upon existing neighborhoods. We must preserve the community and not force our town to fit the artificial idea of a modern urban sprawl. Let our community develop naturally with our particular character intact, not fitting the cookie -cutter image of what we see in other Comment noted; preservation of neighborhood character Is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element Spokane Valley Public Comment Matrix I March 4 Reoor~`-Back Mee:inE VN; 599C3 l 3/23/2315 Spokane VaIley Public Comment Matrix 1 March 4 Report -Back Meeting VNF 59963 1 3/23/2015 HOUSING COMMENTS STAFF RESPONSE cities. 105. Slaw the growth of mufti -fancily housing. Itis taking over the City. Imperative schools and infrastructure. Comment noted 106, More housing options. Cc -housing. Comment noted; housing options is a theme of the update process and will be reviewed as part of the Housing Element Spokane VaIley Public Comment Matrix 1 March 4 Report -Back Meeting VNF 59963 1 3/23/2015 Existing Conditions Housing and Economic TrencIs September, 2016 Prepared for: City of Spokane Valley E ONorthwe t ECONOMICS • FINANCE • PLANNING The Seattle Tower 1218 Thi rd Aven ue Suite 1709 Seattle, WA 98101 206.388.0079 This page int,enticnally blank ECONarthv»est it Acknowledgments For over 40 years ECONorthwest has helped its clients make sound decisions based on rigorous economic, planning, and financial. analysis. For more information about ECONerrni.•. est: www.econw.com. ECONorthwest prol::,1-1A1 [111! 1-1. E:, [ [Pt'.,, City of Spol ine Valley. It received substantial assistant.: ITI',It o4°;i!Aancenotwitlhstanding, ECONorthwest isre21,1,1r-;1]N1.•iorthe content oi .11k rp1ort. For more information about this report; t•1or-,,arl Shook shoo k.r4cc 1w corn r Seattle 1 ovwar 12'18 Third Avc•luc SJI:e 1709 Sea -die. tib, d J This page intentionally blank ECCN¢rthwest TaU !Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 OVERVIEW 1.2 REPORT ORGANIZATION 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS SUNMMARY 1 1 2.1 POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC'MEN DS 2 2.2 HOUSING TRENDS 3 2.3 ECONOMICTRENDS 3 2.4 LANE) BASE 3 Present Land Use 3 Present Land Capacity 4 2.5 DEVELOPMENT TRENDS O Residential Developn:cr,t 6 Camrinercial Development 6 Industrial Development 7 3 FOCUSED ANALYSES OF ZONING' ISSUES 8 3.1 MEDIUM DENSITY RES[DE'NTIAL LL', JINt; 8 Results 8 Policy Considerations 9 3.2 MIXED USE ZONING 10 Results 10 Pc [icy Considera'tans 11 3.3 OFFICE ZONING 12 Results 12 Policy Considerations 14 3.4 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING 15 ReSu lts 15 Policy Considerations 15 4 TECHNICAL APPENDIX 4.1 POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS 18 4.1.1 Population Growth 18 4.1.2 Demographics 19 4.1.3 Educational Attainment 20 4.1.4 Income 21 4.2 HOUSING TRENDS 22 4.21 Housing Tenure 22 4.2.2 Household Size 22 42.3 Households with Children 23 4.2.4 Housing Affordability 23 4.3 ECONOMIC TRENDS 25 4.3.1 Gross Domestic Product 25 4.3.2 Employment 25 4.3.3 Taxable Retail Sales 27 4.3,4 Commute Patterns 28 4.4 LAND EASE 29 4.4.1 Present Land Use 29 ECO' or.hwest L' 4,4.2 Residential Land Quantity 30 4.4.3 Commercial arid Industrial Land Quantity 31 4,5 DEVELOPMENT THIENLS 32 4.5.1 Residential Development 32 4.5.2 Commercial and Industrial Development 36 Office 36 Retail 39 Industrial 41 4.6 PRO FORMA ANALY5115 SUMMARY 43 Apartment in MF -1 Zone -13 Mixed Use in _hU Ct.1Ll Zane 4,-. ECONorthwest 1 Introduction 1.1 The City tr.,t at updating its Coinpreheilsive Plan in accordance with the Growth Mana eiiirnen L:Llp Ler 36.70A RCW. Thc Comprehensive Plan i lii c.t-it\i's official for Future grov,:th rid development. With thkup..iate, the City i reviewein. (..,Amprehenive Finn mid development reoltlti[iiei the plat and regal curtipti,' ii..(1.1ininients and to rnakc any cr:tli:ir pc cv charges the City determim: 171ti.:L.'6+Al IC) help sha;:rt• in the ensuing ''i pliiiii iiig horizon. The City began the Ir & Ir1L j Cniepitd-A-nsive FL.i ir November, 2014. To (late, the City Ii rtipleiod A siih.sirtieti.til portion of tr'rr... pi:171k- eng.,7geIrrioniirit irid has also received Lind aetrilryx.c..i.1 vitAH1R.• webiraft .11-H the City's t.urisultarit hay-. compleit.ct it t, pcI.vralicia resulkd 111 L-L;:ri irt:id ::in to rebtri-A vi,:rcifikr goals and policios in order to ii I.11 - `Nis r:,•liorir provides. hiic,-174Tro_ind. Arid crelina Mary analysis Lite hake 011 y;:•."•,`H i I 1,,,:1;111, Of Hp.E'iw • TI1V: NCTOrk V.111] 11121p the Clay iiiii better how tlae City's IT has perfrirmed aim.] iL1 perform. It will also hc kv.rivs that the City Can hanging iirb (1ornprettensive Plan — nncl 11-1conorr11iL 1.1revcItTrrient, Lise Flements, specifically —to best.iide City's grov.itli oycir He r 20 VI i With `,.11(' GNI:\ and. the City's policy i.71 -t4. The Report provickf•-• :!..1.1,11,:;!lot of the City's ciirrient lane uses, clemog,raph ics and zon describes developnic-1it. trends frit -m.1 the I ras t years. Tlic P.I.00 includes core detailed a naly:-...s of specific iues and tiro:11:7:s iclentific-d h.; this nalysk.. public coriumt'illis.. or staff input, rhal. additional an,t1i.,,-.5-is (7..xiilori.s 'the impact.Li Iii, land use pnlicies tind 70ning have. on Hie identified 10.11-,e7t. Report also identifies potentiawsulatory and pnlicy opticri,-; thai. t1-1 Ctiry Lri :ortsider ii :Iti..71.1i.Niatc. prot-c,.is a.ddresyr, I lowever, it is L.-pportant to note thai any piril lawstions in this documorii re preliminary. Any changes the Ci makes to its Comprehensive Ilan and. developinent regulations will be into:irined by additional data and information that sill!. being gathered through the update process, including the ]irid Li pacity analysis. 1.2 Report Organization The remnincI(-1- r th:- i.iiiirnized into ihr 'ctions1 including a technical appendix. ■ Existing Conditions Summary: This section summarizes the key findings of the existing conditions analysis- MONorowest I Portland 1 Seattle 1 E1)gene 1 Boise 1 econw.com • Focused Analysis of Zoning Issues: This section assesses four issues that have been identified in existing conditions and thr: tr;. Ih. public comment to better explore how the City's existing y..oning is performing where trends suggest insufficient development of uses anticipated by that zoning diArict. • Technical Appendix: This appendix provides more detailed findings of existing demographic, economic, land use and development conditions and trends. 2 Existing Conditions Surrnmary This section provides a summary of the existing conditions by topic. Ii c;;ttiblishts a baseline and common i..::�,.erstanding of the conditions and trends affecting housing needs and economic growth in Sia: on! sle Valley hy summa ,:zirig the most current data an Spokane Valley demOti,rrip]114': , i1()a -. a ', :4'1�wFh, ecoi':cln7ic growth, current land use, and real estate developn 1 IL l .,iterii :. Wien' Doss] blc' and a vAi'a•ble, we sought to identify trends from that inforrnarit;n h i I t,!r ,ears of data. Ad to provide context, we have compared data and rc•nLl - from Spokane Valley to dint or5p❑kine County, more generally. The sections that follow provide a summary of key findings. More detailed information is included in the technical appendix of this report. 2.1 Popu tion and Demographic Trends Spokane Valley has a similar demographic composition as Spokane County overall- The papulation will continue to grow in size and it is anticipated that the population will continue to "age," meaning that the percentage of the overall population that is over 65 years of age will continue to increase. • Spokane Valley has realized modest but steady population growth since it incorporated in 2003, growing at a rate of about one percent per year. • Generally, the City Is similar in demographic and household composition to Spokane County. • Howesvon Spokane Valley currently has _t ht ;I7cr percentage, of rersons over thea ,e of 65 ec anparc'4i to die t nu.:i-tin (14 pc iron t to 1.3 percent; n o has _i slightly older ,median a e khan ti,c. County, at 39.8 years old (Spokane County median age is 37.2 years old). • 21 pe'; cni +,i .I F1: i'i. Valley residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to hpok ne C::rur.tti;. • 5p:,i., ].t•. `'•':i1.ey's median lhni H.-i.c i~I ire erne of nearly $48,000 is lower than the median 1110,:ne of the nolo, which is approximately $49,200. ECONarthwest Existing Conditions: Edon orn ic arld Housing Trends 2 2.2 Housing Trends Based on housing data from OPM and C1c°i;7i. -:.' F:'}i,: d i., indicate decreasing demand for Irlrge: single-:�1v ii!�, Spokane Valley is multi -family 1ti1'.ising and hou5 'r!ult.l childr n iritis clticre-r sed over Jinc.. 'lolil. Cehsus, recent trends 4. "•. 1,1%or •r share of housing built in r.l' :Ind Imo 'her of households with. • Like 1t517C7p.4alat:cill''?F`C}Vdt't'1, �+_ C1l;c.:11' 3+:'.:i1,i",' .:- h(11isi1.-.' _?l'C74'4 tl') lla hi i ii 1 LIL [. but stead .mitt'. it 1;1'_01 porated in 21::'..::a. '.'i'(7b.-11i _ L a rate o: just. ove:' 011;2 percent perye,ar. • Spokane \' ille.v , la.c}i.i ::'ig characte I� I ii <1r c,fiJnL,i:7g: More rnul' -F inii1 -11,5x1 5ingle- fari7ily units zrc' l -i n built, the share oil •-onhers iti inc:reLtsin , averagL' lu}r:sehold size is d creasin . o7i1:1 r11;' -,h.r^Wilt of huuseholc., L•rith cliliLiren is dec-easing. • is an it;p-dig•; E* FCrs:; or all Spokane V,11.,;: 17ti,I,;s'-liold.:. :r4' corisicic-rud cost -burdened, 1 'I.i,l 1:, rs tc . rn defined 1.-3v:17 L _-. k•1,:, ';:sR'1 cl ni 1t i+1':;11-;_; and Urban, Development (HUD) .;. "Families who ply rnorp t`1:711 ;f l,, sa : ;1' .`i Cwir income for housing." • The majority of renters in Spokane Palle, are east -burdened 02 2.3 Economic Trends The regional economy is increasingly a service -based economy providing commercial, professional, and retail services. The region and Spokane Valley has been slow to recover from the recession starting in 2008. • Service industries have accounted For most of the region's gross domestic product and job growth since 2001. • The Spokane Valley employment and taxable retail sales have been slow to recover from the 2008 recession. • The Regional Commercial and Corridor Mixed Use zones account for the largest share of retail sales in the city. These zones also realized the largest decrease in sales during the recession, 24 Land Base Present Land Use fused upon the GIS analysis of the County Assessor's present use designation, much of the City's land is used for just a fc4v different uses, particularly single-family residential and general commercial uses, while industrial uses represent a fir smaller portion of the City's land base as shown in Exhibit 1 below. ECDNarthwest Existing Conditions: Economic and Housing Tren ds 3 Exhibit 1. Land Use by Acreage Land Use Category Acres F}4;cent Single-family General Commertial Va,i]nt Land Industrraf Multi -fa rrihy Exempt/Utilities Total 1l:,021. L9,7% 2,657 18.2% 14.8 1..306 .2r ..123 5. L••'rS 5.2% 70,1.4.] 100.0% source; Spokane County Assessor Residential Lands • Half of the City's land base is used for single-family housing, which is indicative of a suburban community. • Multi -family housing accounl, Enr .''.f, i ' rcent of the City's land base with 1,123 acres. Commercial Lands General commercial prop :l i, :; , t rll l !.^^ the second largest share of land uses with 13 percent of land area. Industrial Lands • There are 1,306 indu°-':ri21 lands, accounting for approximately 6.5 percent of ail land uses in the City°. Present Land Capacity Under the City's current zoning, rnuch of f11.= 1.., ,._,' for f:.lttire ?_ tt S (R-3 and R-4 for residential and 1-1 and 1:1 j!r 4,•iun l e[I,li 1I1±i ,rlll[I`_'1:_ci land) is Exhibit and Ex1bi 3. Th Exhibit 3. The {:a}x.:c:it} or i:`I. rl:l:iied Lig,• iclenti i, Ir: partialll,F-used, and Landeruti1i; cd lard that u..n him IDt'rai`Iirig the land that is i.ln..levelol,}.able (cid It' r c. 114 eny'.r( [lion Lally arnica dt C:ICiit:{7'1 for public ptrrpi.>st4, or Slt: r;'Vis.c' L;r':,'Jlttlble fur i''.'i1u17u lt'!. To dctl::'I'r.i im totaI h (Ins Ing u.ntt and :7optl1a'.ion c1 .lf iI . of t.i housing unit density and 11i3i -it.1-,rld sir..: is ialrlltapl etl 1,,: iii,• ,tl'.1[!!Ir t r: ] iiI l h~I,: Lind Iri 1,1ili re,3:ctentia1l zoning catCgouy. ECCNorthwest ExistingCon€titIans: Economic and Housing Trends Residential Lands Exhibit 2, Residential Land Capacity Net Share of Buildable Unit Population Population Zone Acres Cnp.icity Capacity Capacity R-3 653 :3,787 9,468 47.4% R-4 151 1107 2,751 13.8% MF -2 51 :1..1."2,1 2,2"7 11.3% MF -1. 87 Di.=! " 7 '_1..C.'; MUC 165 -,C017 1.,'525 7.6 %,' R-2 101 40 1,C05 1/2 _i7`•a CMU 74 651 976 4.?% R-1 15 =' 9 1V-1:..;", .I ocal 1,207 9,076 19,9s,I1 1.00,0% S.: V;.i: • [_ Y.r' . Ili I',' 11'x'` (..LI''' i'.,.I'-. Lhe r+ ;iltltlltl it icll.Li t,il1L3LYty 10 accommodate over 19,98D Tk: 2037. • l'. i I, I I: r n it i ly r..: rc:s (MF -1 and MF -2) account for nearly 21 percent of residential land capacity. Commercial Lands Exhibit 3. Buildable Commercial and Industrial Land Net Net Underutilized Net Buildable Acres Acres Zone Vacant Acres Share 1-2379 1-1 201 MUC 105 RC 44 CMU 37 C 28 0 25 GO 9 NC 3 Total 831 206 65 4 52 47 29 7 5 2 419 5$7 45.79% 266 21.3 4 109 d.7% 96 7.7% 84 6.7% 57 45% 32 2.5% 14 1.2% 5 0.4% 1,2617 100.0% Source: City of Spokane VaIley • Most of the commercial areas in Spokane Valley are located along transportation corridors, apart from residential areas. Spokane Valley currently lacks small-scale, neighborhood -oriented commercial areas within walking distance to many of the residential areas in the City. ECCNorthwest Existing Conditions ECO ncan lc and Housing Trends Industrial Lands • The 1,1-.:.;‘,s.I ) 7,urcvn! lk I L-153 acres) of the City's commercial and industrial land capi.ciiy is in twt iiiclustrial zones, I-1 (266 acres) and 1-2 (567 acres). • Spokane Valley has 580 acres of vacant industrial land in the 1-1 and L2 zones, of which the I-2 zone accounts for 379 acres 2.5 Development Trends Spokane Valley has realized a marked chang{:?.Lii developrr.ent ..100. Residential developrnent ha.s been the most coit4Istent cfLnr 1 Ile CiLv increasingly realized more multi -family hotts-toclevelopilyiti, ck-lai.e....'er'.7.ed by new apartment cornple.e.es lau_.-erinsize. til aparin-wat Int. same time, Sp 'ii cornotcrcial and ridustre.,..! I 2008, w4-iich indicates11iiii :1 1.:k d.ro\yr.11 i,y..,•Iierating a need or more space. Of the commercial grov,-.K i that i:1-(1 1;-)Fi.-11 iL Iu Lwri. iirtilirtd or Tierth. of 1nterstate-90. More detailed trends by use arc outlined bclow and ii 11,ippendix. Residential Development ▪ Multi -family housing has increased ab. a .sI1:L 11 Lui. 1I 1' :Jill over time, iird has been strong since 2008 as vacant.y !ow perci!ril iii7C.11'7;. Typically, ri vacancy rate of 5 :>,.2.[.t.~i'r t k; •L.ti roirmal, and a tL J 1)._.1c.ct1 indicates new units may need to bE. ii i Ii L 1.1, -.,LA demand. • The MUC an d CMzone.F4 have ex perien ced the rnatority of multi -family housing development w'niiie M1°-1 Hi since 2012. • Sin1e-fnrrii!y h st1.1 co.er,111 h011cillg type, but multi -fan ii!ri I itn a pc, • ILE- ;V C of recent nous.; ig development indicating the denlan.d .i. housing types in Spokane Valley is changing. Redevelopment has been ,;low throLiiLLL 1 Ci y, partienlarly in the Corridor Mixed Use (CIVIL)) zone along Sp 1.11P A 11]..A1 11,-ks not ri.,..:):1:zE,(1 oriv Flew multi -family development over four years. Commercial Development • Retail sales in Spokane V.1! rpi.:(p.-..r in, )11 1 Ilt• in the City's larg-e.st safe, L1\ rroducin:.; ;11J CMU). • 1")•reb..% mei ;in, sp. i:e, wThIi I v,Li...!ricy rate f.,ver 2 F&nL1l 01.11v blow 10 ilcrc.,-.17. 11.c:i.ifl indicAl ion that ;AIR' riy I4' Based on. pn oversupply oi 1..41Lce space. or., particularly ECONDrhwest Existing Conditions:: Economic and Housing Trends 5 ■ Retail vacancy rates in Spokane Valley decreased from over 10 percent in 2012 to about 6 percent presently, • Conditions have begun to i nlprr,y :, nye:- X17[' IA -.t ypdr 'r 1 rc`!.nii ` 77.ce 1 ; 1'71{-;!!“.•' has decreased and rents have inti Industrial Development • Spokane Valley has red Li�.Y.,:.,1o: ,ment since 200B. • However vacancies have c rc a eel su'oSi)tnii:aily !mull S0 -(°I 20 percent to less than 10 percent today indicating +21,..k, ck r..and is ulilizirig 1lii!,:,c; space_ ■ As the economy continues to recover aric the on grows, rpt'+'4 uidu5trial or light industrial space may need to be developed to meet growing d�-rnand ECONorthwest Existing Conditions' Economic and Housing Trends 7 3 Focused Analysis of Zoning Issues Several of the existing conditions and trends illustrated above raise questions about the performance of existirtg policien and regulations that prompted further analysis: • Multi-frui iv zon...n7.; (,M1 nd I.] l2) account nearly 21 percent of residential land capacity in Elie V- 1 ;one hiL, c\:pprie 711.0CI little development in recent years. Are then. 1.,...!rrit.i.s development in this zone? • To diversify the pplv in SpOk,a ne Valley, are mixed use development projects feasible in the Corridk)r ..%,•;1›..cd Use • In recognition of high vacancy rates in office zones. are the -re barriers to development in the office zoning idesignation.-7.;c: Harden Unice and Oitice)? • Based on cornm,:.nis woughout the publ!,..- origa-,,ernent prices. it clearih IIfl!I11iI, Jesires „I—ill-scale retail uses in ni..l:.....1•11..11•1100L1,... I ihLrt-2 pcaenti..71 for small-scale retail uses in. the City, especially in the Neighborhood Commercial zone? To address these ws, we combination Of coveral il-ifferynt methods incluc'ing devcjol-n-A•T:. pro 1:!1.1.1-!;.-1 ono ,,Ysis of deve'ciptn...-ni projects, evaluation of and i iIvi 11 i rids and p,.u.,..Tot The surnimirizecl Ji• • i:i..ortant to note 1 I 1I1ly.i IS Of existing ZD11: on current demographic in :A, ;dorm subsoqueilt by Ile City Council in this update prece, 3.1 Medium !Density Residential Zoning The MF -1 zone has not realized much development since 2C12. Anecdol.illy, the City lias heard thal ru1i 1..uv1v pre*vhs are not feasibli, [his zone, Ovci- r.he same time the h: riiIL2,2d an average oI 1 It per \Ta1. ille same average is bPtni-e A..! recessiori in 21 hi:: .1 id .cites that the MF -1 -1;y 'Live for ncw re!,•Idetttia] development wt ; :n in its post -recession recovery. To assess whc71-ter there are issues will. 1 Iv NIF-1 zone thEit restrict deve:opmcnt 1isib.Li :y, LCUNoiLtwest evaliimed building perJ.rii p.iiLlI i 11 In the MF -1 zone to deternine now many projects. were proper or the /v1F-1 to other zones. The anitlysisIso conducted a pro or[n] analysis of a hypottci :1 p, r r 1 project based on thc e). -.1st ing regulations. Results The MF -1 zone has realized little i,'t Iti Iii mi I y development fz.itice 2012. The lar:,:;c,,,! :-•iiare permitted units (70%) were in mixed 11:-:e zone. Just one permit 101- 12 units was isylod in the MF -1 zone from 2012 to 2015, and the project applicant later submitted a CAR p p:ica tion requesting an increase in the density allowed on the site. ECONorthwest DA-di-Igo:notions:Economic and Housing Trends 5 lel' sense of the reasons for thy Ii •„4.1'-1 .one despite the increasjng cleci 1.1 of a Itypc)1.11efic,11 A .-.111-:-H-1,11 old cis5..titn;)(io.:15. C1M be 1.1......14....penchx, 111.....;icates ,;p.iiinitmt devpinp-nurt not 0Am:11...Iv feasible in the Mt. -1 rur-ent reLrpuhtion.,.; he cost excLecis. the • For a one-acrc lot. the hypothetical apariniunt projLr wciiilj i„vc 12 units zd 14 surfAce park::i spot.i. • trLr ccoun LE.% forth- lot. over 28 percent of the lot is e 12 per acre denHt..„.. Iiiii1. r.r( vonii!Lg full utilization of the site and li ii t ninci I Iii1'7 on the project. This y luiijl PIS() prevents any pou 11ILLI I niii11 .411-1ly elopment from reachir,,A 11-i /one's 60 percent lot hrnii. • Ba...cd oil Ow pro 'forma analysis, with current reni 10,...-c-11-; and density limits (12 acrt-.) in the .1\111,-1 zone, development cost:IuiiiL. land acquisition) wni 1 Id 110I 10 111_- 30 1)12 rccnt or more lower tlyin currunt ccsls for an ap.ictrn 1 .11:7, fea.ible in the MF -1 zone, in Exhibit 38 in tft- Ti•ch!iit .11 • To improve the financial 1.2as1i..-.../ far rew 11,,..v1Oprno ri development needs to ie abc i..1 1,1 thc! Luh ia -:Icy Considerations For an individual project's costs and t.., n levels in the near-term. As a result, t' b L112 dir !).il reducing costs. Options include: ▪ The City could consider rxp-Ali I L'1 LiflS of medium rh,11.it,,..)nuLling that are less expensive to construct, but tILAt allowed kV 111 I ! 1 M F-1 zones. Such housing typologies could be ill the Mr -1 because they are &riser than inle-Family dwelling units and provide a transition lower density and 11i, -her density zones. • The City could consider rezoning some areas currently zoned 1%.4F--1 to zoning designations that aliow higher density residential uses. • To support additional housing types, the City could consider adjustments to the rnin[rnum lot size, setbacks, lot width, and other development standards in the MF -1 zone. • The City could consider using the multi -family tax exemptions (MFTE) for medium density housing hypes (which may include affordable housing provisions). ECCiNnirthwest Existing Conditions: Econ0Mt end Ha..iSing Trends 3.2 Mixed Use Zoning The Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) 2orie i zed IkLIe new d.Ioprricii i any type), both along Sprague Avenue and TrnLA vellue_ 1 c, LIS he devel:Tnicnt :Aptc.ntial wiIi LI this zone, ECONcrthwest conducted a pro forn to analysis of a hypothetical ential tixid project on Sprague Avenue 1,-)a.:;4.d C;q1 tIt' L1\T1J _evri 1e.opment ii rein : ik‘,iysis compared land values throughout tilt' City. Ari LVit hig ht.‘r land value :Avothsitate hig.11: density development to offset the higlier devlopnwrit Results Overall, the ]ack of red+-,...1mon: •RI to prod k'COrk.,illiC:'.,..11Vre anticipated rents do not support more cc \ ic I i I 1::V+210.13)T,1 ";Ili11.11.1 .111 Hue with the zone regulations, specifically. • A.!: explained in tEit IiI.r 1 h /1.1„•,!1,1„1 e !kir!. IWO Sill ?I The project 1-1a,....."•?..2 dv.,•(..1.111ig uniL; 2 root ol Area, and tuck-unch:r, parking,. TI1-4, '0:01_1 Id hove bi total. • Due to lho fc,IP rn:•o,:il use development, F.xi-..yaL.ki. rL1iIl n1.II hivi to Increase 25 pcivcr: or more for feasible, as shown in 1. ri H- r I Appendix. • Property Trent Avenue are lower than alonp, Avon H., or oticr corridors_ Lower land vd.tio is likely di prDximity inc.luArial uses, proxiIIIIIT t he railroad track., -11-1%1 El 11-7 transportation rc.ute:',„ such as Into.:.Thilo a result, retlevolori.rwi H L.:A as competitive here relative to otller loca'.ions in the City due to the less -di.. -;i1.,.11-6., ECONorthwest Exiting conditions: Economic and l-ousing Trends 10 Exhibit 4. Assessed Land Value per Square Foot 1�7 i I I .voa ci Assessed Land Value/SF 52.00 52.47 -;4.40 54.01 18.00 $0.da • sacra $8A4 Source: City of Spokdr+e Valley Spokane County Spokane Valley o 2 ml r r+ I I Policy Considerations • Targeted incentives; such as a Multi -Family Tax Exemption for housing, may help new developments reach project feasibility. ▪ The City could consider reducing parking requirements, including for carnrriercial uses. Lower parking requirements for residential and commercial uses could provide more flexibility in site development and reduce construction costs, potentially increasing project feasibility. • The City could consider focusing mix -used zones in areas and corridors where multi- family development is more feasible and served by transit. • The City could consider reducing setback standards or reducing open space rr'{1;,i:hien -. 11, .he mixed-use zones to allow property owners greater ability to develop Inrir ;;r�,l�c Lv. ECGNarthv:cst Existing Conditions: Economic and Housing Trends 11 3.3 Office Zoning Recent office development in the City has c1L,stc t 1 t,"callllc'I II'l r:•l,tiL: °+1;, �L, ::itlr' (II 1.4., L; zoning districts Specifically clesic',]ir_'tI to supi:orl ,,shit"c' {rl?C1':l:l?',,. 111i, `.i :.rc,'1:', li"I '.vlli:'l'. office dez:{>:oprl5{ nt has occurn,1 I1 lL'' good partici r'ly in tllc £ IL I(, of the l two ()dulled toiry..:ri (1iiice do ', elapl- nt lack tht. t' .ILLI it>.Itr Speciti( the Garden Office (CO) ilial C)ffiL:,„ (0) /:4111{':5 L'; Licerltrated along major no, -11--Li , t ill-rid:ors (Argonne, Iin,,:s anC and much n.eNr oft i40 c:t°v' koprnent ';Ince 2004. Curt r'I,My. a mikLi.tn. t`I '.1:;1'5, i:iciuCI:ii retail ai...' `..1r;;1: i ,flil5 domes. The Zone is n Iso cf. lr,Ic crizecl ' 1 :'l l 111', �`.',,. :Han 0.75 it hard to assomhielmcl office de':: l apmc':its. ECONorth'west conducted additional an�+alysis to tty to icer] f;, p titr'r.l-h:l :ai.l:ses of the lack of dffl C' cll'.k l._'[apriiCrir in ilii (1 t14'i• 'R"{711 L'.:a_ Spec11:.:..,;I _4, v' t7:lit}-:!t'd rot. L.1` :aI icC' •.]i:"k':.' S1,.}Cil{ 'l l:, 19! Spokane Valley to asst.!.; -, void' ti land is sii: ab:c or de„ . .. i! tiw+Crce doh) a! ;�sssed development. tl4..li1t, 1+.`t Iltilll'I'll"li;". t$ ..i:r�::la In these ZC. if they could acconulit.,.l iia i°..& Is Iat' t)= trt.i{ Id:, 1C,11i7.cd recent' -v. Results Currently, ll-.er{. i,, Ir'','; Space cycr 2>!) F't'r{ cr.t L small amt Lint of of'i(1. ten years has occurt.11 the map beio w'. Ll+: rrl,lr•d for 0FFicc ' -:LOC n:; indicated by a current vacancy rate for office .:iJ iliac the Cil (i.e. space leased less space vacated) only a over the 1m' t couple years. Most new office space built in the last and/or in the Mixed Use Center zone, as can be seen in ECONarthwest Existing Conditions: EconomiC and Housing Trends 12 Exhibit 5. Office Development in Spokane Valley • 0 Source-: Ce5Car P•1iilwaod, • 4 Office Development Rentable Building Area <10,00C 10,000-25,000 25,000.50,000 50.0o0- 100,000 >100,000 Bun!. before 2004 Buill betwreer. 2004 and 201z, LiP]w:•':y r i<C_ The absorption (space leased less space vacated) of office space since the recession has been negative, indicating more vacancies thart before the recession. last two bears the City has absorbed less than 10,000 square feet of office space a +i:ar i'Ii, xyrragk.. ■ A tyl,;r ..I tThi,.I I ,>i 'ic c` built since 00,1 had at least 20,000 building square feet ;.1.1&.ice that this tl;rr'tihold of building and parking space reflects rr: 1-iLlcr.rli. r. ; for develops c°:i it l rrriects, this translates to need/riga development r 4 :; r)A.:td 35,tIO10 square feet or :1;< we to accommodate a new office developmer,l ,), r_ • The Office (01,,ad Garden Office (( ;0) zones only have a few well si it .i ,i l ; 1:5,ri;'n square or InrAvr- rmir could support simil s. 1-10.w office de.), '100ents. The map below shell... !-, F:F:driii,11 cr!iice developrnc'.;t silc:'. in ilii.` C.).imd. C4 ) :.(`i' - 11:ii developed for tlrl'; Ly!:' srndLl office building b.:tied on size +'",rl {l: ':,.'I )pment sit l l Ii.E i.Ither Vacant or reds,,,,Acipabi:']- Vacant and redevelopable parcels ale in green, Dark ECONvrthwe-st Existing Conditions: Edcxromic and Housing Trends 13 acre or larger (good development potential) and the lighter green are half an acre to one acre in size tscin-lo votential). Exhibit 6. Developable 0 and GO Zoned Sites 3pulciria Mite Slte Pete riti& 5God Potential Zoeiftg Type 4 Si GO p3kan V:111 ceii t 2nI Policy Considerations • The N4UC and other area [0 Lcr,qa rE-911II11111, V be he Vier suiId future office development when thf-7 71;1 r [ i nip roves. Ti nro.isIivc good rrIilon access and development sites large enough Lo suppo7t sizo b Le office • Medical offico 1.1SL!ii may be a use likely 4) ;Al.! more demand due to the areas 4.ing populallon ii.d iI A 11.01:1abie Care P.C7'S iphaSiS on outpatient care. Due to sm.,.11 Ant] distance 1,.01/1 Interstate -90 most of '1.1.e existing vacant lancl in the OCrice and ( ;rifiler. Office zories aro unAkcly t bL deSirablc to: 7ieW office development, laked on sites used for past off'ico cluyelopmeit preieei. • Vacant areas in the 0 and GO 7nrip (r!specia Fly [ho.so .1:.c,F1!-; lon,,z, major corridors with good Ira nsit servtce) are suitable for uses for which there is demand., such as additional. multi -family housing. ECONorthwest Existing Cinntiition$! Economic and Housing Trends 14 Accordingly; Llle City could coAsider policy or regulatory changes that would provide opportunity for dr.velf}p,',6i'.,t i .'tilt', types of U 5 fo' 'e','lrl�'� there is higher d ntand,. li resident Loki Id. be in r't-p: i•.:m of _i it:i:iotial p'rinit eduses in tilrese office !{lrii or rezones, where appropriate, to opr.rl uta more development options. ,4 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning Spokane Valley lacks small-scale, neighborhood -oriented comm a rc i to l ci i-C'ia s within •� ea l k i rtg distance to many of the residentio! areas :n tl,.c City. Based on coninieritk received throughout the public engagement process, it is t'.r':tl 11111 =110 c;ataltlllltaity desin'- more small -scaly rch=.il uStS in neighborhoods. Additionally, small and local busirac sa:5 can hull) to achieve a vi..Drant retail market, especially with increasing competition from online options, warehouse retail stores, and established regional shopping centers. To assess what oppur;11 Ilities exist for adding new retail uses in residential ;lrt'.i:• (either stand- alone retail tl; t t: p,:,•, its or as part of a mixed ',se the number of vacant or I-'.,rrtally-vacar.l rce15 for !:::11 .k,..i,. retail uses at-nriior ilii...'rsections in residentia'. ar';1 : rir:d t'k:Flilzit!'d the f !c'i ht-.)orhood r. ;}Iti ait•rci,a! Tile analysis also references (I',i` j`.11kd`i`, „Ise prl: I(. rLiltl ,'stir -Inti ill {" ] i1 l l •1 Illi'' :'1' ;l''l:'i't` �C�I 1:11';;`;1 t se redevelopment. Results Based on the pa' -cc'] analysis,. nl,Frsrtulaiaes fad: aa.all-sc ;r', nc•4:,hborhood-oric>nted cs:==till[°r ial are fairly limited, • There are only two to three vacant or buildable sites of major intersections in rebidcntial areas that are large enough to srlpport even a small-scaak: • The residential use-:= surrounding thcsc sites are charocl;..r'rr•.:i housing. While further ar1Gi1ysis Mily be n.ec€a: lr� to euniirr', we 1'11'. t' -,'a1 torsi'-c°rti L]tat the low density development pattern may lirni: market demand for tl;t.:se neighborhood scale uses. ■ However, the horiThui of home in residential areas of the City away represe:lt 111, r.t den -I. -lid 1i r s:ii 0:I die coni,-.i•;c::ial spaces nearby. ■ As discussed above° and in the apps r=.11 . 'llrh pro l+li ad'w:j vertical mixed use. redevelopment is poi ic':i:.i`.lc in ;1te near -turn, Policy Considerations • The City could consider ensuring that the few 11 till ;i I ": rr :'..!W retail uses are appropriately zoned to allow neighborhood co ,i;:•., : 4i,al • yes. ECONirthwest Existing Conditions: Economic and l -'using Treads 15 ■ The City could (,r. .i i 1 ,11'i l policies and zoning in appropriate commercial corridors (or adj :allo commercial uses in close proximity to exis;i,+:.; rfc•si.+.ential rieigliboncoods, • Long-term. the Cit' could L„• ":1w0. groundwork for new neighborhood nodes by allowing small, nei hi:aa 11oc i tic apt, rt tail ,And itiixed use buildiT7t 4 :it iiitljor intersections (or blocks), even if the i' ..irtWs arcs t:.l r -i-& i-t1v built Frith rcsiticnc°t' . Uvcr time, these residences may be c:onver fed tc, c care i.i rcial rr., s, i { t iT „ l{it citiori for more intense home businesses, or ot1 rwifie redevti aped for mixed .1 7,i'. projects. ■ Parking requirements are often a constraint for small retail businesses. The City may want to review its parking requirements to ensure they are not a barrier for new small- scale retail uses in those areas. ECCNorthwes ExistingContiitions: Econcrnac and HaaysingTrends 16 4 Technical Appendix The Technical Appendix provides detailed numbers and finding for the existing conditions analysis by each of the five sections: • Popnlati,an and Demogral-laic l'reilci : 1 his :tit -•[:tion local<sat pc11'11:alion and Lf�'teii g 1pi>i.c ll_lr;i4:.c.[i Li�'4 ul Spoi..•Iin comparison. to Sl?r;Lime. Co,iniy. • Housing Treurls: Thi: section look: :il in-ncis related to household characteristics of Spokane Valley in Comparison t•.>:a] i,I;:ain County. • Economic Trends: This ,-cticln looks ,lt ",-.iployment by sector, retail sales and commuting patterns in Sp,:!.;.1 • Land Base: This Section l rr•I•: - .11 Lyn _ r[ l n i usi_. it ;11, r: run: growth, • Development Trends: This i-ccii[h:l 1cok4 at Ho fedi isiate ma`l:el :'1.lncizlrrl n1tals for multi -family, office, retail, and industrial 17 -Cs in •-.;po1c i11L' rillc}r. Data Sources used i[1 the existing conditions analy is include: • Population and I)t'rrloi raphicTrends: USC•, el.titlw Bureau and the Washington Office of Financial'lanasTI:i iii • Housing Trends: C;`; C `[:iasis ];I rtY.:'..1 :.roi °h l',i .l in =t[51l (1ff1 •c of r+I`'l lnfia1 lNA:1 na ge men t • Economic Trefid. ,r i.irC:: l'. iif 1:A'i1rir :C'IC' 17c:1};"i::Llllcsll, �'�;;`:] illCStj`1: Lj!a-L[I* 1[ tr .wt'lt"l:[. .[il;i s,Ilt.';.. !l1' i!1 `;`'i'L.il'll` �. ;'•1.;". Land Base: City of Spokane Valley parcel data, land €luantiiy analysis, and permit data. Development Trends: Washington Office of Financial Management,. US Census Bureau, ar.d CoStar'. Pero Forma Analysis: Costar and RS h+ieans2. CaStarisanati.lnaleomn1LT.1.11 r_'dJ iI•'• I 2 RSivieans iS.0pr:,c L.: •, :.,at.+.i, it [' l:'.015 I .S T.0❑:n ECONorthwest 1 Portland I `- .sac 17 41 Population and Demographic Trends 4.1.1 Population Growth • In 2003, shortly after its incorporation, Spokal, Valley hada population of 82,985 people. • From 2003 to 201,, Spokane Valley grew ::i;htl Hp ok.,.[tc c_:oLw l.Ly, and Washington at 0,9 percent per year or 10.9 percent over li,>> i IL i a•_i ]} a I it reached a population of 92,050 people. ■ During this period, Spokane Valley accounted for 16.3 percent of total population growth in the Spokane County. Exhibit 7. Population growth. Spokane Valley, Spokane County, and Washington State, 2003-2014 Population Change 2003 to 20/4 Area 2003 2014Number Percent AAGR -,2,985 92,050 9,065 10.9%i 0,9% Spo';ane is:l':Ir l'..' ;. s;,.3'3;t 484,500 i11 '.3.0% 1.156 Wt]96,=..'.170 8:F1 •:..: -s -3.796 1.2% SiYuri :1^:a ;1 ; i;=) :.i I?If.:. ;,1 • LA t-1 �i'. a . f :1 '.:sr 1 I '^,, J1.01 i.!'rrt.:r' ECONorihwest Existing Conditions: Economic anc Mousing Trends 18 4.1.2 Demographics ■ Overall Spokane Valley and Spokane County have a very similar demographic composition, ■ In 2013, Spokane Vr3licy Ii;d n lrncclia-1 age 47f 39.8, which is slightly older population than Spokane County wish a r,priiaii of 37.2. In addition, 14 percent of Spokane Va11cy's POIMILalli.)u is over age C-)5. ■ Both geographies are aging and had a higher proportion of individuals 65 years and older in 2013 as compared with 2005. Exhibit 8. Papulation distribution by age, Spokane Valley and Spokane County, 20051-2013 100 60% 59% 40% 20% 1491, 60% Wim• 61% ■ 65+ 20-64 110-19 2005 2413 2.005 2D13 Spokane Valley Spokane Cordy Source: US Census ACS 1 year 5U roti: : 'J 5 T.7I71[_ SD1C'1 art(:5 >�.:ir rLr,i3i:_'1., ..'Clo-;).2D Tar e i 101. ECONcrihwest ixo=,d rid°, Condi •:ini7s! Economic and Housing Trends 1,9 4.1.3 Educational Attainment Frorn 2005 to 2013, the percentage of individuals in Spokane Valley decreaAed by twO percentage points to 3 1 pert' i.1 ��I nil, .yI-Ials over age 25. • Both geographies saw a decrease in the proportion of the popu i;J1. )n .ti ttl. I.:::; than a high school degree over the period. • Overall, Spokane County has a greater rate of eclucAtional attainment in 20 °.i cis compared with5pokane Valley. Exhibit 9. Educational attainment of the population age 25 and older, Spokane Valley and Spokane County, 2005-2013 100% 8096 6D% 4D% - 20% 67% 71% 1 8496 2005 2013 2005 2013. Spokane Valley Spokane County • Bachelor's Degree or higher High School, Associate's Degree, or Some College w Less than a. High School Degree &Sime: US Census ACS 1 year estimates, 2005 Table 51501 antl ACS 5 yrear estimates, 2009.2013 Table 51901 ECONartl-ow:'st Existing Ccnditibns: Economic and Housing Trends 20 4.1.4 Income • Between 2005 and 2013, [median IhiIL: ;r•Il,,IhI in,. 11,11L. r t, by more than $14,0D0 ii Spokane Valley but it is st;:l belay ';l, I:; i ,pit,. ['r,,iitty median income. • Despite this positive houselp.ild.t:: ir„ the tar L,ck.4 (tlros,e making less than ` ...;.C1DQ) conshitr.l ,,i 7:: rl w c•_et -J Lird of 1-iidr is;cliuldk in Spokane Valley in 2013. ■ 59 percent of :t :,110 L ic Valley made less than $511,{]r) H 2:113 ns cnririnr.•cl 'with 51 perivni oI 7s},.t .c h ILlti LEI Spokane County. Exhibit 10. Median H:nusulto ld Income, Spokane Valley and Spokane County, 2005-2013 $50,000 1 $50,000 $40.000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 Spokane Valley $49,233 $41,667 Spokane County Spume: US Census ACS 1 year esti.nates. 2C05 Tabit 50101 and ACS 5 }ter estimates, 21309.2013 Table 5010:. Exhibit 11, Income distribution of households, Spokane Valley and Spokane County. 2005-201,3 Spokane CCu my Spoke ne Valley 2005 2013 2005 2013 MEM 21% 25% 26% 19% 12% ME 13% 36% 20% 31% 06 20% 40% 00% 9% Ell 5096 100 ■ Less than $25,0*0 $25.000 -S50,000 $50,000 - S75,000 $75.000 •5100,000 ▪ $100,0004 Et;4Norxhwe$t Existing 0or•ditions: Economic and Housing Trends 21 Source: U5 Census ACS 1 year estimates, 200 Table 819001 and ACS 5 year estimates, 2009-2C La Table CP03, 4.2 Housing Trends 4.2.1 Housing Tenure • Spokane Cuu i .'° .?ter and m.vricr ,;,ccL l,i. 1 h remained consistent with only a one pcii i=�,: [: iii i7iLroase over In i>othgeographies, renter- occ ;ped sli: fitly aver a tiu:%, of al Arousing units_ • Renter occupied housing units in. Spokane Valley increased by four percentage points from 2005 to 2013. Exhibit 12. Housing Tenure, Spokane Valley and Spokane County, 2005-2013 Spokane County tans 2013 2005 2013 35` 36% 34% • Renter Occupied Housing Owner Occupied Housing 0% 20% 40% 60% BO',G, 104% source: US Census ACS 1 year estimates, 2005 Table 825CO2 and ACS 5 year estimates, 2009-2013 Table 825003, 4.2.2 Household Size ▪ In 2013, the average household size of both geographies was sirnilar at just over 2,4 persons per household. • Average household size slightly decreased in Spokane Valley by 0.04 persons from 2005 to 2013. In the County average household size increased by 0.05 persons. Exhibit 13. Average Households Size, Spokane VkIiey and Spokane County, 2005-2013 Average Household Size Area 2005 2013 Spokane Valley 2,41 2.43 Spokane County 2.39 2.44 EC0Nk rthwes# Existing Conditions: Economic anc Housing Trends 22 Source; Census ACS 1 year estimates, 2065 Table 51101 end ACS 5 year estirnntm 2oce-2013 TableS11OL 4.2.3 Households with Children In 2013 approximately 31 percent of both geographies' households had children. .r The percent of households with children decreased in both Spokane Valley and Spokane County between 2005 and 2013, ■ rzi calk:iiLt, Valley saw a decrease of nearly five percerit.7gv poi„t fruttt 3171. .{ ll[ I,&°rc ; : rl: while Spokane County experienced a sinal df,c1 a,Is ' in Llla 111111 E1,0r' 1 iK , r r -. 1101d5 with children. Exiiilt,it 14, Percent of households with children, Spokane Valley and Spoki_we County, 2005-2013 0.0% 35.696 30.7% 2005 2013 Spokane Valley 3]..35 30,6% 2005 2013 Spokane County Source. LLS Census ACS 1 year estimates, 2005 Table 51101 n4 .nCS 5 year estimates. 2009-2O13Ta:1. 1)1- 4.2.4 Housing Affordability • For sale housing has become more affort.,,7117 cieciv:c.e in housing prices and mortgage rate; an index 1 ..,] ii .l i _, l _: ltc>> i :.ii ,. is more affordable. ECONor1J west Exi3ti1gCcnditions: Economicarid Musing Trends 23 Exhibit 15. Housing Affordability (Mortgage 225 200 175 150 t' 125 n 43 104 r 75 54 25 Payment to Median income) Index $250,000 $ZUU,pDO $150,000 $50,1706 0 Spokane County Statewide —Median Price Source: Rurrstad Center for Real ease, University+ of Washington $0 Mediar Price ■ Overall, 36 percent of all households in Spokane Valle} are cons.icicrra1 i1 both Spokane Valley and Spokane County the percentage of cost-:aiirid ['ti ed households with a mortgage increased the most between 2005 and 20113 compared to those renting. However, in both jurisdictions, over half of renters are cast burdened. The share of renters who were cost -burdened remained relatively consistent from 2.005 to 2013, and actually decreased in Spokane Valley. Exhlblt 16. Cost -burdened households by type, Spokane Valley and Spokane County, 2005-2013 Spokane V�Iley Spokane County 35% 2005 26% 35% 2013 35% 2005 22% 2013 32% 35% 34% 54% 52% 509 b 54% 096 20% 40% 64% Overall ■Gwnerswith mortgage Renters ECQNarthwest Existing Conditions: Economic and Housing trends 24 source: LIS Census AC51 year esti ma cos, 2005 Table B25100 and ACS 5 year estimates.. 20C'9-2013 Table E251(}0. 4.3 Economic Trends 4.3.1 Gross Domestic Product • The Spokane reg, on's economy has ste~aclfly grown with gross domestic product irw ,1° ir< at an ,le : I' 1:;1 ,: ui r1.11 :: t. .. i 2_75 in inflation adjusted dollars. • l_r7:w : Ali i of :,conopnc it service providing industries, as wt �rrl :t':i to r,„.0.'•1l1 ingoods-producing industries or government Exlliliit 11. Spokane ri1etroporitrii Statistical Area, Real Gross Domestic Product (2005$) Total GDP Per „x.:00 Capita $35,000 y r 530,000 Private strrvices- $25,000 {�r�,uiding indu :t.ri: s GDP per Cap iia $20,000 $15,000 f ri.v. t[: goods procuring $10,000 iricuStriuG $5.000{ - Gavcrrirrlent 11- rile Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis 4.3.2 Employment • Employment in Spokane County betwer~'n 2002 and 2014 reflects the broad economic trend of the past (I, trade: jol, 1, r., 4k, t l i:lc 'cased steadily until the financial crisis in 2009 and has slowly ber•I.II1 LL) • The County's job n11x has rc':1..iineed consis`.t n1 over the twelve-year period- • Sr`r!';'.cs., such. ,11- I°';1LLcat� }I'I, ti[.:alth care, and')bill, :,ricin 11 :i11`cchnical service,.. �'1':1�'�•,�. e tht' l;ii;. est share of 'r ie pm to t171s.•11 t ,16 percPrt r' t'llk` Ii i1. The sL r vicc st ci,)r also exp2i ll,;: ,h itL:.-;t gra'. il. Lit jest over tour percent. ECDNorti+west Existing Conditions: Economic and KausingTrends 25 Exhibit 18. Number of jobs by sector, Spokane County, 2002-2014 1 • .1 i••I lFt l. 1.1 .1111....1 mow 2i0oa 2074 202,5 2017$ RgQ7 2003 2149 2010 2011 70d2 :!GELS MIA • conota P • Nbnuh Xudr ✓ hYTU kumil SUMUS Source: Washington Emprayn lit 5mcirity Department, Quarterly Census of Employment and wages 2002-2014 Note: At the time tns chart. was made, fourth quarter estimates for 2014 were unavailable. Employment numbers for 2014 are the average of quarters 1"3. • There were 2544 home employment permits issued between 2008 to 2015 in Spokane Valley, averaging over 400 permits a year. • The number of these home employment permits still active is not known, however. Exhibit 19. Home Employment Permits. Spokane Valley, 2008-2015 Mi ll•o�ci Spokane valley ECONt rthwest Existing Conditions: Economic and Housing Tye nds 26 source:City+ of Spokane valley 4,3.3 Taxable Retail Sales ▪ Similar to job, taxable retail sales in Spokane Valley decreased during the r: f i':;' -ii, after a period of strong growth and are slowly beginning to grow again, bui °IiLaavC not returned to the 2007.peak, ▪ The recession's impact on taxable retail sales was significant with taxable retail sales in the region dropping by about $50D rnillion from 2007 to 2010. ■ Rc I,, 1 -c r'tt r c .'L Ic ;. .)nstituted pen on t of all taxable retail sales in 2013. Exhibit 20. Irlf Iiitioal-adjusted taxable retail sales In sector, Spokane Valley, 2004-2014 Taxable Retail Sales $2,000 51,500 51,000 $500 $0 —w 2004 i 1 2005 2005 2002 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Source: WasdiingtLan Daaertment‹if Revenue, Taxable Retail Selma, 2000.2014 111 Other Construction Services • Retail In 2013, t! L•.: Region::1 Com, -l: r4-i:ll ..t int., :tccounted for 40 percent of Spokane Valley's to[,!. 1xx:.:1'Ie retail :,:ales, i' . ;,r'r:doi- Mixed Use and Community Commercial zones aCi'�,.`hl:•ii,��; for 15 L,, -..cent of L1 .. int:hl. ■ In :' 907, Eh L. I . .iL,lIL:i ( L;mrni:•rL"I7.0ues LA.d for 43 percent of total TRS, and most or the h 21.1:17 -LL 2010 occurred in the Regional Commel'l I[il :(n u. ilr,,i 2d0 , ieL it Dales in tl'I L,`. l3:l iNetL :'.,.)0,...I1,a'•JC more than doubled. ECDNorthwest Existing Cenditions: Economic and Housing Trends 27 Exhibit 21. Inflation-adjusted taxable retell sales by zone, Spokane Valley, 2004-20.3 ,,,, $2,500 - 0 Woo j I Taxable RetaIISafes II1 11 «'a mfr 2004 2005 2006 2007 20175 21X79 20W 2011 2012 2013 ZD74 Source: Washington One amen t of Revenue, Taxable Rel. iI S€,Irk, 2D00 -2O14 4.3.4 Commute Patterns in MIX AoRGa ■Other C & CMJ A RC •1': 1 :i!'.e' :l:]".,t'! . i.. -is[ rrl lr.n,l I )r!: l+, I,: s'_�e with t11e 3Itnost $0 percent of 11',' °tl'(: tI f. it1' 01 Sr, ECONorthwest Exist iig Condition,,: +' '.,...iii. and Housing Trends 2B WHERE SPOKAI4L VALLEY REST*ENTS WORK Numhcr of Jobs yr iii{,:5 urban 4rowdrArea amid ary • Law 0 2 a It41�s Source: US Census On The Map Data, 2011. 4.4 Land Base 4.4.1 Present Land Use • Single-family housing constitutes the largest share of land use within Spokane Valley making up 50 percent of all L]:nd anu,i. ▪ General ccrrinzti r4 -il properties coinp«s42 the econd largest share of land uses with 18 percent of land area, • At almost 3,000 acres, vacant Valid is :hey third higliew° kind use category ilt the City.A sizable shore of this land is in inn. northeastern par,. of [hp City. • Public facilities and multi-tohaus in.g has the-:fn.xllest witii just five and six percent tf totaJ .t,rtd area, respi ciiveIy,. • 90 percent of all rR sidonti l'1 la:� l is o11(', 5ir7;;lc -f y and 10 percent is zoned multi- family. ECQNorthwest L i tin r, 1, :iilic;r s: Economic and Housing Trends 29 Exhibit 22. Present Land Use, Spokane Valley. 2015 I—J q,bn.• 11111 8114 .ri tT , 1�h• Lid `J J1 ■f ! • •, �' Land Use Nh or $engl a-lami Mul[d r, n,ilq Gencr:W. crmr,. rc,7 Inpus1rial Vac@rlLan: EANTINel,VIC C8 .1 --ti ,7P ' Luka . r ami Source: City of Spokane Valley GIS. Exhibit 23, Land Use Land Use Category 1 -r by Acreage, Spokane Valley, 201.5 Acres Percent Single-family General commercial Vacant Land Industrial Multi -family ExempltjUtilitles Total 10,021 3,667 2,979 1,'306 1,123 1,054 20,150 49,7% 18,230 14.8% 6.56 5.6%p 5.21SF 100.0% Sour: City pF Spokane Valley GIS. 4.4.2 Residential Land Quantity ■ Tinder current zoning, Spokane Valley has capacity for over 9,000 units and over 19,980 people based on density and household size • The largest share of the City's capacity is in the Residential 3 (R-3) of the residential land capacity. The R-4 zone has the second most additional housing asslin ipu ns. zone with 47 percent capacity. EC 1 North west. Existing Corditivns: Economic and HousingTrends 30 • The multi -family zones (MF -1 and MF -2) also have sizable share of the City's residential capacity. Exhibit 24. Residential Land Capacity Net Share of Partially Used Underutilized Buildable Unit Population Population Zone Parcels Vacant Acres Acres Acres Acres Capacity Capacity Capacity R-3 1.214 197 455 0 553 3,787 9,4€8 47.4% R-4 207 123 27 0 151 1,101 2.751 1.3.890 MF -2 140 26 25 0 51 1.129 2,257 1.1.395 MF -1 193 39 48 0 37 958 1,917 9.6' MUC 181 163 0 1 165 1,017 1,525 7.6% R-2 198 51 49 0 101 402 1.005 5.0795 OM 316 56 0 18 74 651 976 4.9% R-1 27 13 3 0 15 32 79 04% Total 2,476 669 608 20 1297 9,076 19,980 100.0% Source; City of Spokane Valley 4.4.3 Commercial and Industrial Land Quantity ▪ The City's industrial zones (I-1 and I-2.) have the most buildable acres of all commercial and industrial zones. • Vacant industrial land in the 1-1 and I-2 zones accounts for 46 percent (5S0 acres) of the City's commercial and industrial capacity. • The Mixed Use Center zone also has a sir.iHe .1rr1: i :!.t of. y; c oni ID15d toilEl 105 acres. Exhibit 25. Buildable Cornmerclal and Industrial Land Net Net Underutllized Net Buildable Zone Vacant Acres Acres Acres snare 1-2 379 208 581 46.9% 1-1 201 65 256 21.3:6 Iv= 105 4 109 8.7% RC 44 52 95 7.7% CMU 37 47 84 6.78 0 28 29 57 F: _5% ,M'� /'0 25 7 32 :.5`� GO 9 5 14 1.2% NC 3 2 5 0.4% Total 831 419 1,250 10+0.0% Source; City of Spokane Valley ECCNor.hw+est Exist ngConditions: EC❑nernin and Housing Trends 31 4.5 Development Tren 4.5.1 Residential Development ▪ Overall, the number of housi:,s uiriLS w `nokane Valley int-rc tr;a i.: r,i ,Rid ,y I rr,:r. 2;11:•1 2015 when it reached approxiatit c-ki. 40,600 I t,i'. lin: -. • However, -the mix of housing unik i„ shirtecl frn;i, ?.iiI,.i lo 2 i1 1; 1.;14,1.1( homes fell by half (four percent to two percent i I pori{,til; ,s, list :,ult i rr 1, iini increased slightly and single family homes stayed • Over the last 10 years a majority (60 percent) of new and nui]ti-family housing units have been multi -family (two or more) units. • In the lett FiVe years, 76 percent of new single-family and multi -family housing units have been multi -Family,. Exhibit 26. Total housing units by type, Spokane ValieN, 2004-2014 45,000 40,0001 35,000 _ .-.. ® llll �. Mobile Hames 30,000 I 11121- Units 25,COD 0 20, 000 15,cao 10,0 DO 5,0D0 4 LO lr' LCA "b ,SCS 1, 19 4 4' -P 5aures7Washington Wiener Fins nein! Mnra,ernent, Housing Units by Tyne with Annexations Added, 2004,2014 ▪ The housing stack in Spokane Valley is older with the majority of total housing units built before 1978.Only 14 percent of the City's total housing stock was built since 2000. • The majority of multi -family housing has been built since 1980. During this period it composed a larger share of total housing built accounting for 40 percent of new units. ECDNorthwesk Existing Conditions: EeOnarnic and Housing Trends 32 hxhibit 27. Housing Units by Type and Year Built, Spokane Valley, 2013 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 Lictile Homes 2+ Units 1151 Unit Built before Built 1960 to Built 1980 to Built 2000 or 1959 1979 1999 later Sauree: US Census ACS 5 year estimates, 2009-O13Tsble B25127 • Apartment rental rates (not adjusted for inflation) in Spokane Valley have grown steadily at 3S percent per year from 2004 to 2015. ▪ Stiirbng in 2009, Spokane Valley rental rates surpassed Spokane County and have remained siig itly. IiiFher ever since. • Vaca ni1 AL hive varied considerably, ranging between 4 and 13 percent during this pei i.,1. ▪ SI11w2 20! Ili-, ilLla1"1.",;L:11UCi Law of i'4' i i.rr:r E,}crcer1t_ • Vacancies increased in Spokane Valley in 2014 to over seven percent and rent increases slowed during this period. • Regionally, vacancy rates are still at a 1 -year low. ECONarthwest ExistingCorlditions: Economic and Housing Trends 33 Exhibit 28. Apartment Rents and Vacancy Rates, Spokane Va'icy, 2000-2015 Average Unit Rent $900 $ 800 $100 $600 ¢ $500yy� $400 $300 $200 $100 ,AmiSpokane Valley Rent --• Countywide Rent -Spokane VfalLey Vacancy -- -• Countywide Vacancy Y ti 4% 2% So 0Ur m ,,,,1,,,,,F,,,,, Source: Ca4tar ▪ ttltT' �a1T1111` c(voi: p[1lenL' ]I: Spokane. Cnuril ' Inaii {:orts 4[idlll}� �'llil bofore 2004, es ped.a 1..1y in the urban core of Sp1 k:in: and ` polca7rlr 'v' 111 Sr. ■ Newer mtillli-familybuiidings tend. to be over T51) units per corn piex and are concentrated on outskirts of Spokane and: Spokane Valley, ECONa rthwest xistI lgConditions: Economic and Housing Trends 34 Exhibit 29. Multi-ifamlly Development ir the Spokane Valley Area, 2014 Multi -family Deveiop !lumber units in 2 La C•4 ro V N N2 tuft krefora 2004 Built betweer 2004 and 201 11, E 1 1 1 ip 6 _ 1114,; arid Housing Trend Existing Conditionb-: Ean 4.5.2 Commercial and Industrial Development • Commercial and industrial development has not changed significantly from 2008 to 2015 in Spokane Valley. • Office space has experienced the greatest change, growing from 24 percent to 28 percent of total commercial space. Exhibit 30. Commercial 10,000, 000 9,0000,000 8,000,000 7,000,000 6,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 0 Source: CcStnr and Industrial Building Square Feet, Spokane Valley,. 2008-2015 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 • Office • industrial Retail Office • Vacancies in thc: City are rely tit°e1}r high, but have decreased from a high of 35 percent in 2C'09 to about 23 percent in 2015. • Office vacancy rates in the County were lower at just (,vei 1 i t rta.:nt. Vacancy rates below 10 percent indicate thai the existing supply is :'1Ii,i , L . :1 Vii i d and new supply may be needed. • Office rents in Spokane Valley and 'nu mt.,. dollars per square foot per year from 2008 to 20 k,':, yUi iJ ct•covuJ. ECONorthwest Existing Conditions: Fcorionnic and Housing Trends Exhibit 31. Spokane Valley Office Rents and Vacancy Rags. 2008-2015 $ 20.00 $ 9.8.00 $16,00 $14.00 11.1 $12.00 03X ✓ $8.0-0 4 $6.00 $4.0 $2.00 $0.00 Source: CoStar - SpokaneValley Rent -----Countywide Rent - Spokane Valley Vacancy ----Cauntwwide Vacancy 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 40.0% 35.0% - 30.0% - 25.4% 131 20.O% E 15.0% 10.0% - 5.f6 0.0% ■ Similar to 1h i, o;orii-y of office development in the area was built before 2001. • More recent off;.. -4' 4;v.vciopine t T1 s tende d o be over 0,tJ{lt1 square fl ['l and concentra led in &inv.'maim, cl F tiIM Yl'l{' '.`.`1 i'.1. Spok...111ong 111 t. -94 . ECONarthwest Existing Conditions: I conornic and Housing Trends 37 Exhibit 32. Office Development in the Spokane Valley Area, 2014 Office Development !Rentable SullellneArea c 10000 10,000- 25,000 25,000 -50.000 50,000 - 100,000 100,000 Built before 2004 S Built between 2004 and 2011 1 NI i I h r 1 Od • ti i Serilke'lyilli:e: 6" III • . ....,▪ .- • • 0 1 2 nni 1 1 Source: CoStar • 4 ar• lkikt! LIliay • L._ • EGONortftweSt Existing Conditions: Economic and Housing Trond5 38 Retail ■ Retail rents in Spokane Valley reached a high of $11 per square foot per year in 2010 before dropping below $8 per square foot in 21114_ • Rents in the County followed a similar trend though they were consistently $2 to 13 higher per square foot. ■ Retail vacancy rues peaked in 2012 and have decreased since. By 2015 the City's retail vacancy rale was about 6 percent, • As, vacancies have decreased, rental rates have begun Lo increase again in the 1Tot year. Exhibit 33. Spokane Valley Retail Rents and Vacancy Rates, 2008-2015 514.00 $12.00 _ r - $10.D0 co ▪ $8_00 $4.00 $2.00 $0.00 Source: CoStar Spokane Valley Rent ---"countywide Refit Sppkine Volley Vacancy --- Countwide VEcancy 2005 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 12.0% 10.0% $.0% 6.0% 4.O% 2.0% 0.0% Vacancy Rate • The majority of retail di . c1opinent is along major corridors, especially developments before 2004. ■ More rc•rr,„t cirvcilnl1r:u:r,t is generally more dispersed, but tends to be ccnicentrated along major roei[i. i_iel t: ,-der in scale. ECONertttwest ExtstingConditions; Ecer n,ir.and Housing Trends 39 Exhibit 34. Retalt Development in the Spokane Valley Area, 2014 7 2 Retail Development enahle Building Area < 10,040 10,000- 25,000 25..000 -50,000 Q,000 - 100,000 100.000 Bulit before 2004 • Built )Detween 2004 and 2014 ' • .• • ry • Lake 0 1 2 ml 1 Source; CoStar • • a • ECOIVorthwest Existing Concliticas: Economic and I -I &using i reridS 40 Industrial • Spokane Valley and Spokane CounI\ ,L I,i:;ir;.-:1 t :tts have hi. 200 and 2015. • Industrial vacancy rates in 2015 are less than halt of 'IL in. 2010. Spokane Courtty vacancy rates are tar lower ;it. 'Valley but are also far less volatile_ Exhibit 35. Spokane Valley Industrial Rents and Vacancy Rates, 2008-2015 $0.00 $5-00 it $4.00 LL $3.50 - re to $2.00 $1.00 $0.00 -. scurre: costar 613C40 De Valley Rent ---- Countywide Rent p-.$0okarie Valley Vacancy - -- -- Countwide Vacancy ------------- 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 25.0% 20.0° 9, 15,0% C 8 lad% % 5.0% • New ;i d..i Ir:;il, :-lr'vr•iopmen In the Spokane Vall& y area Spokane City and en Hu, n,rtcr • Only 60,00G square feet of ne ii mris11 ccs,. L L: Il a `,rik)L..,tni! ,'.,1Ley 2008. • However, from 2004 to 2008, much of the new industrial development in the region was in Spokane Valley as shown in the map below_ ECONorthwest Existing CanditiensT Economic and Housing Trends 41. Exhibit 36. Industrial Development in the Spokane Valley Area, 2014 Industrial! ©evelopment Hemmer ®utiedri A L { 16.440 10.044 25.004 25,000 - 50.000 50,400- 1oo.4,1)0 > 144,004 Built to-for4 2441 • 9ui1( between 2004 and 2914 0 1 2mi I I I SourCb: costa ECONcrthwest Existing ccnditiot s: onor Ii~ a rid Housing Trends 42 4.6 Pro Forma Analysis Summary The pro forma analysis provides an initial high-level financial fr ,si1,ilitti+ assessing, t of redeveloping properties m 5p k ,ne Valley. The analysis used 1 ,. ;.; i i 1-Irc, for ri),A ilri ."ysis tQ assess the financial feasibility A static pro forma , 01 4-r,ii!;l:ruclirrg a new building and the potential re^vl.Thery4 1-11e new vvocllC ,..'rir:r.1[r7 ir. iI - first year. The analysis .:ssumcs that Ole nlilriini; i, -: 1 ' ir, ill ,_ Ears and cornpar,:,4 tEic total Cost to construct ar ill, llo:t r.leic.I1 il' l.would .•a:l, lirr in the current market. L 11c°Aiu-mted c<:1l ''; price is high enough To cnvr r the r:ost cif cc:c.._i'_i6 i ilrn, the rlt'veloper'r- 15ro:o LL and buying tk property" the project is consideruci fe a This analysis analysis subtracts the cost of , (rn:t: r.rtirn and developer's profits from the c' .ti:l,;rleLl s:',lc price to determine how much a di 5.".`.6l:w w oulii be willing to pay for the prop', rt.,. li'4' 1-c : rciir-iI land value), It is assumed the developer would keep fin of the sales price as profit. Apartment in MF -1 Zone Building Program ▪ The analysis assumed a hypothetical one acre parcel zoned. MF -l. • Based on the zoning code, a developer could build 12 units (eight one -bedroom units and Four two-bedroom units) on the parcel- • Parking requirements dictate a minimum of 14 parking spaces, which was assumed to be all surface parking. Financial Assumptions • Total cost of the project (excluding the cost of purchasing the property) would be $1.49 million, $13665 on a per square foot basis- • Ti' .,,, ,9 t sir= ::; ;rl :77..d a one-holi mom unit rents for about $800 per month and a two- bedroom L1r1,t :! :1t'i 101 ilrclil ' i,14 -[f per month. ■ Assuming a 7.f1'"; 6 1},it; [I, i-iclrt •.ite, the total project would be valued at $1.30 million. EGONorthwest ExxstingCord Wens: Eoonamic and Housing Trends 43 Exhibit 37. Apartment Financial Performance Summary MF -1 Apartment Lot Size Total Building Area Floor Area Ratio llr:J Pr 1ar':] Sf. oi.s Fiasn.7. i.-1 I Summary Cost Cost F.i..?I 43.560 10,89'0 D. 25 12 14 Total Per Unit $1,488123 $1n6.65 sf $1,417,783 $130.19 sf 570,000 $5,000 pace 591,347 $9.81 sf Tut... A V.:11J : ResiciL..s1 Lond Val.me $1,304,962 $119.83 -$313,317 -57,19 Sosrrce: ECONarthwess, RS Mvans, CoSter,City ofSpokaneVolley Total t -c)!— c x.vc'LI projucte.d value. ,As a result a SIJ.°v` •]pili'. W]11:11AticSS t.) pay for this I -y othotic.li proEx'r hy i4 J-egLatik^e. making the prorci. finasoociall}' unfeasible. Ayuming conARK-Lipp 01:41- 30 pOt Cent wer, a developer's willingness to pay for I iypothetical property 4.'ould close to $95,0110, which is getting close to being financially feasible in the current market. Exhibit 38. Apartment Financial Performance Summary, ewer Cost MF -1 Apartment Lot Size Total Building Area Floor Area Ratio Units Parking Spats Fianarial Summary lied nr9 .GL Parking Coss NOl Total Value Residual Land Value 43,560 10,390 025 12 14 Total Per Unit S1,O84,5971` ` F .f Si,G10,257 $70,000 ", ,;t...J .,•:.Lr•: 91,347 S'1,301 Th? $9=1,248 S2__16 Source: ECDNorthwest, RS h1°ari . CoStar, Gityof Spokane Valley ECONo rt hwest Existing Conditions: Economic and Housing Trends 44 Mixed Use in the CMU Zone Building Program • The analysis assumed a hypothetical one acre nt1rl Cl 'MICA CMU on Sprague Avenue. ■ 3.i-od on the zoning codr, r .: c ' c l c r couldb u i I.H ='::..iii' = to mix of studios, one - bedroom, two-bedroom, ;. 11.:::1tr v L.,%!room unit:,) -:ri the parcel. ■ The building footprintco4, :: ti .}.ii half of the pWy�v'.I, GrC�r r di , :l iro_I.:r1 > ,4,[]4C} square feet of retail, 4,600 shall c tcc t of common area, and 2,30C ';41L1,11 I,. c:l L? tris E; - under parking_ • Parking requirements dictate a minimum of 67paxl uig space.,, which was assumed to be mostly surface parking. Open space accounts for about 5,000 square feet. Zoning dictates a minimum of 4,.600 square feet or 210 square feet per unit. Financial Assumptions Total cost of the project (excluding the cost of purchasing the property) would be $5.75 million. Per square foot costs are higher given the higher cost of constructing a concrete podium for the first floor. The analysis assurned a one -bedroom unit rents for about $80{1 per month and a two- bedroom unit rents for about $1r0D0 per month. • Assuming a 7.0% capitalization rater the total project would be valued at $5.07 million_ Exhibit 39. Mixed Use Financial Performance Summary Lot SIM Total Building Area Floor Area Ratio Units Parking Spots Fianatiai Summary Ir irvj Gait r.71 CMU Mixed -Use A3, 560 39,518 0.91 22 67 Total Per Unit �,? ,• ifs 5135.09 5x0-2,166 $6.153 5355,344 $11.2.5 sf sf space sf Total Value Residual Land Value 55,076.340 -$1.178,977 $126.46 -$27117 Source, ECONarthwest. RS Means, t tsr, City of Spokane Valley Total costs exceed projected value.i...- ;i r{,!:1.1 It a developer's willingness to pay for this hypothetical property is negative, makin , in:- project financially unfeasible. ECOrlorthwest Existing Conditions: Eccnom is and Housing Trends 45 Assuming rents are 25 percent higher, a developer's willingness to pay for the hypothetical property would be a little over $100,0130, which is getting close to being financially feasible in the current market, Exhibit 40. Mixed use Financial Performance Summary, Higher Rents CMU Minced -Use Lot Size Total Building Area Floor Area Ratio Units Parking Spots Fianacial Summary Total Cost Building Cost Parking Costs NOF 43,S60 39518 0.91 22 67 Total Per Unit $5,748,023 5145.45 st $5,338.518 $135.174 sf $409,166 $6,"53 space 5455,126 $14.41 sf Total Value Residual Land Value $6,501,801 $164.53 $143,938 $2,39 Saurpe: ECONarthwsst, PS VeOrs CoSTor, City of Spokane Valley ECONorthwest Existing Conditicn5: Economic and Housing Trends 46 FEHRt PEERS Fehr & Peers 1001 4th Avenue Suite 41 20 Seattle, WA 98154 Sicokane DRAFT REPORT Transportation System Existing Conditions st 2015 .00. Valley_ INTRODUCTION As Spokane Varey updates its Comprehensive Plan, an evaluation of existing conditions is being performed across a var ety of topics `rCm housing, to land use, to economic development. This document summari .t, ° t'_ nx'sting state of the transportation system. This aria 1p• i; _; required component of the Transportation Element otthe Comore hen alar] a{![i identities how the transportation network and the surrounding lar;+j usc°s influence the way people travel and how convenient that travel is for con-i:ruting, shopping, recreaLiriy, :rd other needs_ Based an this arwt l,]5is and an ext.,sive public outreach compcnent: challenges and cr,)portunities far the transportation network are iter t`iied that will be addressed as part Df the r,n y' ir3 Comprehensive Plan update. LAND USES AND KEY DESTINATION'S Since incorporation in 2003, the City of Spokane Valley has grown significantly, with approximately gz,000 residents currently living in the Valley as compared to 76,800 in 2000. Spokane Valley also added a total of approximately i0,coo jobs between 2000 and toy. Approximately Sa,000 7E'001,7 Work in Spokane Valley today, compared to under 4o,000 in 2000. FiyurQ ...,•1 irriarizes these trends. Respite its reputation as a bedroom community, Spokane VaI.ey :]FIs a relatively high jobs -to -housing ratio, with about 2.3 jobs per household, This ratio is higher than the Countywide average of 11, indicating that the Valley is a regional jobs center. The places where people live, work, and play are impacted by how a city and surrounding communities guide where development occurs. The Land Use Element of this Comprehensive Plan provides the framework for future land use growth in Spokane Valley. Understanding haw people currently travel to work is important to help accommodate the different ]nodes of transportation in the future. The way people commute to work largely depends on where they live, where their job is located, and the transportation options available. Figure 2 and Figure 3 highlight the existing population and employment density in the Valley. As shown in Figure 2, populati ❑n densities tend to be higher south of 1-90 and Figure 1 Existing Spokane Valley Job and Population Growth Spokane Valley Job and Population Growth ioo.aoU SDAQt} 60,04 30 40,4ao 20,000 2000 2002 2007 2011 2014 Source: LIS Census iitunen LI, 2015 PupuldLiu iulrs between Argonne and Sullivan Road. It should be noted that the areas north of I -go and east of Sullivan Road have some areas with dense housing as well, Fite Census tracts in these areas are much larger, though, and include parcels of undeveloped land, leading to lower population density area -wide. Employment in the Valley is generally concentrated along I -go, the 5v^!lar e Business and industrial Park, the industrial areas adjacent to Felts Airfield, •r ;: he Spokane Malley Mall, as displayed in Figure 3. The jobs in areas north of t-90 . nd to be more industrial in nature while south of I -go commercial and retail are more prevalent, It is importantto consider the differences in the retail and industrial areas adjacent to I -go as compared with where the majority of Valley residents live. The I -go corridor and areas north of it supporta high density of jobs but the residents predominantly live in the central and south parts of Spokane Valley. This separation off jobs, huusirsg, and retail results in some traffic congestion around the I -go int&.changes arid lints the viability of people walking and biking to work or shopping since people are generally uncomfortable walking or biking along busy streets. 7 Figure 2 Existing Population Density Spokane *Wane .Valley 1 7 1 MiLlywood • • — I — • F A. „ . . • z• .., 1 . - 1 1- c. L -ir - - 1 .1 • -.' • -, •• '''' 1- -. 1 ....- r ....... .I. 1 I.V.1:1!r'Str..'... fv., I I 1 1 ........ .,. ,. ".%.‘" i 1 I , - II i I ; 1 1 .i... 1 i I 1 i i -1 - i a, Lib-erry ..,.. t. ' 2 I 1 Lake -sir _..i 1 ...., - -..: --. i 1 _ _ I 111:As L I • ""“rtryn 1 .4.-.1 Av . 1 , ... 7, 7] r 'Clielli .-.........-r 1 ro ;', -..1 ... ...I I '`...1111•1101 , , 1 - 9:n A.c 1 , r.-. ?•7 1 .t.k. A, „.....,.. -.— r- F.-- 1 ,,.• iii 7.. t - I %. '2 -1h;5e 6 - 1 c_...airitir7.3 ...:- - - .... _ 1 .:. N. 1. spokane Lk/alley' NEM Population Density (Parsons per Square Mtte) 1,000 2.000 3,0014 4.000 5,000 ' 3.10, 1' 1: 1 t I a." 5. •11I Av 1172. 1 1 I c 3 Figure 3 Existing Employment Density Spokane Spinokane - J _AIMS 1114111A01 I ,uessionr. 1"6".211Li.e, - Aiwa raw #1,=.01 Liberty Lake mai 11111iiii nag wpm 11111WIFIT2:1 I/MUM - kill I Wilt Ili aim Ilt7VE-1F war: 41wvituli pir.•0 mfambiLzilitim BitrE111 *rag, Ay d z Nemo -1.' _-L i "--1 I =7 , NI- A, $ v -," 4- 5 r 1.7'h?., 1 -- .. -I: - - 5:6_ _ _ _.... _../- ...J Employrnnt apncity ()ribs per Square Mile) 250 500 1,000 2.C@ 3,000 rp 2=2 =PMip ralArj nm_m_dva....g=66p-.21<te ==.100 ,!,.-7r.F0,,m--,E119-511e-IrLfgralL ""NI iiittommnuitimai =17.7Ari - JP o' -0E2 6.11•6 I =WE. rraboolors, F. UMME 7 '... _ .1n -......... = .66./.6q *NW or a ok. io. me of_ ... k i 'raj .1's z , 1\I ir tEi ‘ I ITA rillialtil I allai Mill = a 1,--111111114 1.0:1LIN 1444,^ f i .._ _ cr . E,I, •;', ii.„., --.- -c. rt rid 64. n 2 girl ?loll A, 2,1h 1741) _ • A 4 *Wane Valle TRANSPORTATION NETWORK OVERVIEW Spokane Valley's street system carries a variety of transportation modes that move people and freight throughout the Valley and surrounding Spokane County. While driving a car is the primary way that people get around in Spokane Valley, the street network accommodates many ,nodes of travel, including walking, bicycling, public transit, and freight. A gr€dried network provides improved connectivity for all farms of transportation, particularly walking and biking, by reducing the distance necessary to travel and providing alternative routes. In general, the roadway network in central and south Spokane Valley is composed of gridded streets, a reflection of the urban form typical during Spokane Valley's early development. Outside the central core, the network is primarily connected via principal and minor arterials, with large gaps between streets and many unconnected residential cul-de-sacs and Inop reads. This layout of large blocks creates a Tess friendly environment for walking, bicycling, and public transit since it can greatly increase the distance between a home and a destination or transit stop. Based on 2011 dab from the US Census Bureau's Longitudinal Employer - Household Dynamics (LEND) survey, about 38,800 people commute into Spokane Valley for work. Approximately 2;800 city residents commute out of the Valley for work, while about 13,800 residents stay in the Valley for work. These data are summarized in Figure r_ Figure 4 Corrnmute Flow in addition to collecting information on where Valley residents work, the Census Bureau also tracks how Spokane Valley residents travel to work—a statistic known as mode share. As shown in Figure 5, F n.r,% of Spokane Valley residents drove to work alone while an additional zo.74/r carpooled. 3..% of Spokane Valley workers rade transit to work. of the remaining 5.8% of workers who reside in Spokane Valley, mast worked from home while others walked, biked, took taxis, rode motorcycles, or used other means. These mode shares are typical for an auto - oriented suburban community. € iqure 5 Commute t.,+1 ode to Work Walk 1.1% Tiaiisit 3.1% Carpool 1,0.7% Bike O.4% Other 4. 3% 5 *Wane Valley FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF ROADWAYS Streets function as a network. The efficiency of a street network is dependent upon how the streets are able to complement each other to serve different trip types. Functional classification is the process by which streets and highways are grouped into classes, or systems, according to the character of service they are intended to provide. A proper balance of classes is necessary to effectively serve a mix of land uses and modes of travel. Spokane Valley currently classifies its roadways into principal arterials, minor arterials, collector arterials, and local streets, as shown in Table 1. Functional Classification of Roadways are displayed in Figure G. Additionally, there are state and federal highways within the Valley. Examples of each roadway type and their major characteristics are described below. Table 1 Functional Classification of Roadways Roadway y Description i Purpose Type interstate/ Provide high speed, free flow travel between Highway regional destinations. -go Principal Arterial A roadway that serves through trips and connects Spokane Valley with the rest ofthe area. Minor Arterial E Trent Ave Fines Rd (SR 27 E Sprague Ave Miner arterial streets provide inter - neighborhood connections, transit access, and serve both local and through trips. Can accemrrrcdate pedestrian and bicycle travel if there are sidewalks and bike lanes/paths. Collectors Arteria i Local Streets Collectors distribute trips between local streets and arterials. Can be good for pedestrian and bicycle travel if there are sidewalks and bike lanes/paths. Local streets provide circulation and access within residential neighborivods. Good for bicycle and pedestrian travel. E Broadway Ave S Evergreen Rd E 16th Ave Vista Rd E 41" Ave E 24.t" Ave E Valieyway Ave Long Rd Figure 6 Roadway Network and Funitiona Classification z u4— lig.a,. W.c lrl islet Cittyot! rtSpokan6'VfaI Iey 1 1 SRTC FEDERAL Ft FICITION ['r)1 1Off'SNf)A_i.vl: L`-ILIJ:) either ray a furs t Ikrw.rdury r}I fxlw4wr.1r ray fS,pdamn 1.rr1ev l.urp.sar+,ctrr,IFr. 6 SO114R .0001/alley EXISTING PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Residents and visitors in Spokane Valley walk as part of their daily travel for many reasons. Children attending school, commuters taking the bus or connecting with a rarpnnl to get to work, and senior citizens making midday trips all require safe pedestrian amenities. Sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, and small curb radii are all key features in creating a safe and welcoming environment for people to walk. Buffers between sidewalks and lanes of traffic, such as landscaping or on -street parking, can also increase safety and comfort for pedestrians, particularly on arterial streets. Figure 7 shows examples of sidewalks and trails in Spokane Valley. Sidewalks are present on both sides of most principal and minor arterials in Spokane Valley as well as some collectors, as shown in Figure B. The Valley has also prioritized providing sidewalks near schools, libraries, transit locations, and trailheads. While quiet residential streets may not require sidewalks for a safe pedestrian environment with the exception of key routes to schools), some arterials Pack sidewalk coverage, such as Mission Ave, 4th Ave, and Adams Rd. Plans for adding to the sidewalk network generally focus on filling existing gaps on arterials. in addition to Sidewalks and crosswalks along streets, Spokane Valley also has paved shared -use paths for pedestrians and bicyclists. The Centennial Trail provides a dedicated east -west connection along a shared -use path. The trail is part of a regional connection through Spokane and to the Washington -Idaho state border. The new Appieway Trail provides an additional east -west corridor for pedestrians and bicyclists along the former Milwaukie Railroad right-of-way. The Valley is actively working on extending the Appleway Trail. Spokane Valley has also identified more opportunities for shared use paths along former and active rail lines_ Typical of communities built in the post -World War II era, Spokane Valley has a well-developed grid of arterial streets spaced roughly a half -mile apart. While this system is efficient for vehicle travel, crossing major streets like Sprague Avenue or Pines Road can be difficult on faot or bike since signalized crosswalks are spread far apart. Additionally, crossings of ago and Trent Avenue are limited and are often located at busy interchanges or intersections. These gaps in safe crossing locations isolate areas of the Valley and lead to people driving for short trips that they could typically make on foot or via transit. Figure 7 Existinc Pedestrian Facilities in Spokane Valley F Figure S Existing Pedestrian Facilities Spokane r L 1 F^'y:yrl,, I____ T _ I Mil1W©lad 5 1 1 _ t ! c ■ 1 ! 1rvJ.! s 51 TI II k pokane Nancy P., I" I1_ - r rf lanoolOO _41C ti , IR of — J Z,!.1.1 .4v stn n. I: — l 'Yl, AV T t Ei 17 ell I, 1 I - rr-- Ap 1' la.1 V _— I ► _. I. a� 111?1,1or 1 I._ -.1 t �r r =3rd —1 Alki•W _ p i ,a �i e4A•: Sl 1'r - $f Sidewalks Existing Sidewalks Pedestrian Facilities Existing Shared Use Path PedfBike Bridge r e f 0. ra +�4 I— v 'I Liberty Lake 8 pin a1 ey EXISTING BICYCLE FACILITIES Similar to sidewalks, bicycle facilities are an important element in the transportation network that provide a safe and identifiable bicycling environment. Bicyclists in the City of Spokane Valley can utilize a variety of facilities, including shared -use paths, bike lanes, and bike friendly routes to reach their destination as shown in Figure 9. However, gaps in the network create a less safe environment in which cyclists must navigate through vehicle traffic or difficult arterial crossings to complete their journey. While the Valley has trails and bike lanes that form a spine of north -south and east -west connections, some of these facilities are not continuous and require bicyclists to merge in and out of traffic. The existing roadway geometry in many parts of Spokane Valley includes wide lanes, on -street parking, and a high number of driveways, which make many bicyclists feel uncomfortable riding in the street, Some corridors, such as Sprague Ave and Mission Ave, have striped bike lanes but also high vehicle speeds and volumes. PUBLIC TRANSIT Public transit, provided by Spokane Transit Authority (STA)via buses and vans, serves as a key component of the transportation network that connects residents with employment centers, public places, and regional destinations. Many Spokane Valley residents and employees use public transit for trips around and outside of the Valley. Figure 1.0 highlights the route and stop coverage of STA in Spokane Valley. Additionally, the map highlights the Pence -Cole Valley and Mirabeau Point transit centers and park -and -rides that provide links to the regional transit system. Spokane Transit Authority operates one frequent bus route between Downtown Spokane and Spokane Valley that runs every 15 minutes during weekday peak and day times. This route, number go, is the second busiest route that STA operates, with nearly 3,300 passengers on an average weekday. STA also has five basic routes serving Spokane Valley and providing connections to Spokane, Millwood, and Liberty Lake. Two express routes provide direct, high-speed connections between Downtown Spokane, the Valley Transit Center, and Mirabeau Point Park— and-Ririe. These routes serve y,o©a riders per day during the week and cover most of Spokane Valley's major destinations, including the Mall, the University Shopping Center, the Valley Hospital Medical Center, the Argonne Village Shopping Center, the Spokane Industrial Park, and many area schools. 9 Figure 9 Existing Bicycle Facilities Spokar t4 dv Silekane �Mi11ey g L I =- . _ I 1 t \ '...._1, Fear Iflf fff4 , JYF ..1 1 -.„, r - : .yds,:' 1 1 'Millwood y I tia .L , _ 1 -.JP • F ~ x x 1 .lv.ICSIe'a PV': T ar t - P.L, 3rd ?..-wrpt Fs V i e afh R4 .. k ;; 1. vp — ▪ 91e,;. . L P . n k! rh ,3y % —r—_# rk i , 1 • t 4 1 1714 f., i Bicycle Facilities — e=xisting Bike Lane - Existing Shared Use Path - Pee/Bike bridge ..:hr. dta;ry y1 Spokane f Valley' " '"'`! r 1 1 5 liberty Lake 1 r raa ,L_ Y � rd :Sf"F,v i 21mA°, . tFi�d �f. r�tn��.r _ sl1rnv iv..n I %3'r;ty A'. I a L + S P �� jfjj —P r21-1-411.1.,.. 1 z_ k = s —7 - 14 . Stiehrt•, L� ter* f � s - 10 Figure it) Existing Transit Facilities Spokane t 54,14i::, - J �y 6 1M1 I Q,...,..:.". __ I z I Millwood , I I , tira.`" 1 .3r6 51^ Iti: r — ` }pence C[Y14 1aIr5y til 1 — r--1 1 • f w y 5 Ttenii[ Center k= k � r ` J ti �tuiv I 5oer�c r'v. 131h.:, FV Mirabeau Point Park and Ride Spokane Val key 1 ma. 7[15 • rJ 221-11 lith 11+; 1 y 7b:ri n. Transit Rautos Bus Stop Desk (32,66,94,96,97,98) Express (173,171) Frequent 434,93) zu:lf6 f:e x.:Eiu,.4,. _+7 Liberty 1 Lake I = r 1 S� r ? 1-h h,r_ • 14 r 11 SOOKane ,Walley GOODS MOVEMENT Freight and goods movement is a vital element of the transportation network. Everyone is directly impacted by how goods are delivered to distribution centers, stores, and homes. Spokane Valley is center to a high volume of freight movement owing to the Valley's major retail ane industrial properties. Trucks move millions of tons of freight via I-90 and Trent Ave throughout the region and across the state. Several arterials in Spokane Valley also support high levels of freight, including Argonne Rd, and portions of Sprague Ave, Appleway Blvd, Sullivan Rd, Fancher Way, and Broadway Ave. These corridors are all rated at Ti or T2 based on the annual freight tonnage they support, Enough freight travels over many other arterials and some collectors to qualify them as T3 freight corridors. These classifications are based on the following amount of goods: • T -a: More than so million tons per year • T -x: Oto 20 million tans per year • T-3: 300,000 to 4 million tons per year The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) and Union Pacific Railroad (UP) operate the primary rail lines within the City of Spokane Valley_ Both companies have connections to the Washington -Idaho border while BNSF's route represents the company's main transcontinental line connecting the West Coast to Chicago and the Midwest. These rail lines help form the industrial corridor north of I -go that supports many jobs in Spokane Valley, in addition to the UP line that runs north of Sprague and along Dishrnan-Mica Rd south through the City limits. Figure 11 displays the freight network, 13 pian .000 Valley Figure 11. Existing Freight Corridors Spokane rC v LA 1IIIMPF .� r 3�'I Ja *F.+ ,- + Millwoid , � k ,xns.cy i.. _f--1 g t. L _ �y f I Liber Lake 1 V IT. 1 3 1- s.r A. I 7 11[na,. "t/" -1- - - r Y F 1 li41:;5v r J t1 1 � in ILA, I +r } M11 4 .. 1t 22.0.! •'1••• u Route r las5ificatiun - T-1: > 70 million tong year — T-2: 4-10 million tong{year — T-3' 300,000.4 million tons/year Railroads t irF ILA I .0.,01.k:--01 r - - J J # 13 *Wane .000 Valley MOTOR VEHICLES Most Spokane Valley residents (about go%) use motor vehicles as their primary mode of transportation to work. Moreover, many non-resident travelers pass through the Valley via I -go, or park at the Pence -Cole Valley Transit Center or MIra beau Point Park -and -Ride and take public trar sit into Spokane. Analysis of Spokane Valley's congestion for motorists is based On traffic counts collected In zone. Each of the major roadways in Spokane Valley was evaluated based an its ability to accommodate PM peak hour demand with its existing width and Zane configuration. Figure xz displays enr,ual average daily traffic counts. The corridors were scored into one of six level of service (LOS) categories based on the volume of traffic they support during the PM peak hour compared to typical volume thresholds for urban arterial roadways. Levels from LOS A to LOS F correspond to a range of completely uncongested to highly -congested conditions. Table z describes the LOS definitions laid out in Chapter I6 of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM} (Transportation Research Board, zolo), which fs the methodology applied to Spokane Valley's transportation network. Table 2 Level of Service Definitions vel of Service Descripeipn Free-flowing conditions. Stable operating conditions. Stable operating conditions, but individual motorists are affected try the interaction with other motorists. High density of motorists, but stable flow. E Near -capacity operations, with speeds reduced to a low but Jniforrn speed. F Over capacity, with long delays. Source: 2020 Highway Capacity Manual. The LOS standards for the City of Spokane Valley are as follows. ■ LOS D for signalized intersections • LOS E for unsignaiized intersections As highways of statewide significance (HSS), I go, Pines Rd (SR 2.7)and Trent Ave (SR eco) have LOS standards set by the Washington State Department of Transportation. The Valley's LOS standards do not apply to these state facilities. While the Valley's LOS standards are based on intersection operations, it is irnpractical to calculate intersection LOS for the hundreds of intersections around the City. Therefore, as is typical for many Comprehensive Plan Transportation Elements, LOS is summarized at the street -segment level. In general, the intersections along the street segments can be expected to operate at the same LOS as the segment. Figure 13 shows the calculated LOS on Spokane Valley's major streets daring the PM peak hour. Spokane Valley's roadways generally operate with moderate conpest'cn on some arterials during the PM peak hour_ I -go can be congested during the _ eak hour, and some motorists may choose to take city streets instead of I -go to avoid congestion. This overflow can lead to congestion on roadways that serve interchanges, such as Argonne/Mullan Rd, Pines Rd (SR et, Sprague Ave, Sullivan Rd, and Barker Rd. Except for these few instances of more severe congestion, most roadways operate within Spokane Valley's LOS standards. These congestion levels around the 'Valley are fairly common for suburban arterials during the PM peak hour. The delay will he disruptive for a brief panic of the day, but is also indicative of a well -used roadway network. principal arterials that operate at LOS A through C during the peak period may be a sign of an overbuilt system, which can be costly fora community to construct and ,maintain. These large, underutilized streets also can be a deterrent for other modes because of high speeds, perceived safety concerns, and difficulty crossing. se „ci ane .000Milley. Figure 12 Annual Average Daily Traffic City of Spokane Valley All -Day Traffic Counts (By Year) 1w' b12UL 7 31.2674 Legend Year of Most Recent Count - 201 (2) 2D12 (35) - 2613 (13D) 2014 1134) 15 Figure 3.3 Auto LO5 Sp:liana ._ J) ' • F Millwood 4 • ''. ...• ,=...... .... ''' I I ,;:-r, i !-...s*n . ... .., ........ E 1 11 ,,-.5 Ii p: App 117 1 .- _1_r_. 1 - . . i : lth Stri —1 [ 1...p % I -5. 11 _ i ..„.__./.-.7..- .... 1 F 11. I 4 I1 I I 1.::::. I7.;,------. .... ' -, c. % d %,... Level of Service AC E =MI= F Spokane Valley •••••••,. — 1 ;raw Euclid f ur..1_113 r Liberty Lake l I iD radi.ai 4 g - - a6 SOlane .000 Valley CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES to the spring of eon;, Spokane valley hosted a series of public meetings to 5a1 lot feedback from the public on a variety of topics, including the per,"erneenre of the transportaticn system. During this public feedback period, tyre project team collected considerable feed bac on what parts of the transpor':atian system is working well, transportation problems/concerns, and what the Valley's transportation future should look like. This feedback, combined with the results of the existing conditions analysis, highlights challenges and opportunities for the transportation system, as listed bel aw. CHALLENGES ■ Many localkesidential streets do not have curb, gutter, or sidewalks (a relic of development prior to Spokane Valley's incorporation). While some streets are low-volume and may not need these features, key access routes to schools, transit stops, arid civic buildings could benefit enhancements. • Lona blocks and high traffic speeds can make it difficult to cross major streets like Sprague or Sullivan_ This makes traveling by transit difficult, walking/hiking to stares, or traveling to parks and schools difficult. • Transit service is minimal in parts of the Valley, requiring that people drive to reach their destinations. Several members of the public expressed a desire for mere extensive transit 'coverage. • The region's positort or a major freight rail corridor increases the risk of train collisions and delays caused by at -grade crossings. • Several members af the public ideetifiecl the Valley's "streetscape," which includes landscaping, building frontages, medians, etc. as unattractive and lacking in character. Suggestions to improve the streetscape included more street trees, building frontage improvernentslmore private landscaping, and "gateway" features in medians and public spaces on the side of streets. • The public identified concerns over traffic congestion in same corridors, including Argonne, Pines, Sullivan, and Barker, particularly around the I -go interchanges. OPPORTUNITIES • 'Compared to other cities in the region, residents highlighted the good state of repair with respect to street maintenance. This results in lower overall costs to reconstruct streets and more oppar-1:G 1-sitie s to invest in other city priorities. • Despite some traffic congestion around freeway interchanges, many residents consider the Valley's LOS policy to be working .veil — successfully balancing traffic congestion, access n Beds, and costs to build and maintain the system. • The city has a robust grid of major streets and can support a considerable amount of additional economic development, • Good connections to the national freeway and railway network which support economic development opportunities. • Spokane Valley has a strong pedestrian and bicycle plan and has been aggressively expanding the trail network by leveraging regional and federal funding. NEXT STEPS The next stage it updating the Transportation =lee -Fit of the Comprehensive Plan involve, =precasting future transportation network needs, defining updated goals and polices, and identifying a fiscally balanced long-term transportation project list. As we move forward, the challenges and opportunities identified above will serve as guideposts to ensure that we are addressing current concerns and leveraging existing assets. CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 1, 2016 Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ information ® admin. report Department Director Approval: ❑ ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2015 Accomplishments Report GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: Staff will present the 2015 Accomplishments Report. The report includes accomplishments in support of Council's 2015 Budget Goals as well as general accomplishments of each City Department. OPTIONS: RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: Mark Calhoun, Deputy City Manager; and Department Directors ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation 2015 Accomplishments City of Spokane Valley 2015 Council Goals: ► Pursue a legislative capital budget request for the Appleway Trail Project; parkland acquisition; and Bridging the Valley. Evaluate and discuss potential increases to the law enforcement contract. Work toward completion of the Comprehensive Plan review. Continue and expand where possible, an economic development plan for Spokane Valley, including completion of the City Hall Plan. Pursue a sustainability plan in connection with the City's Street Preservation program, to include sustained funding in the City's Street Fund to address concerns beyond the year 2018. Spokane 2 I0 Valley 2015 Council Goal: Legislative Capital Requests 3 Appleway Trail Trail between University & Pines Road completed City awarded $1.8 million for future construction Spokane Valley 2015 Council Goal: Legislative Capital Requests Continued ► Bridging the Valley Barker Road Overpass: Project included in draft version of the State Transportation package but was unsuccessful in being part of final package. $21 millionTIGERVII Grant application submitted 4 •-'e\ Spokane �� Valley 2015 Council Goal: Law Enforcement Funding for the new CAD/RMS system Support of a Crime Analyst Position Staffing analysis completed resulting in the addition of 2 patrol officers Power Shift created for staffing to meet peak call load times 5 Spokane I0 Valley 2015 Council Goal: Comprehensive Plan ► Worked toward completion of the Comprehensive Plan ► Visionary Meetings Held Vt5ION Wd SpokaneValley Cornprehensive Plan GET INVOLVED! Coyne legal about the City's efforts to corrp[etethe first IVI cl-dauc of th Spokane Valley Comprehensive plan Puh110Vlr:nnIng Rspars-Pack Mor:Hne March 4, 2015 CID YOU KNO .. A VW Df 125 i1 e'��'rnt�ers �f etre r,r ,.rridL'Lt 1JJL � U&41L hisiuroilu rrrteing3 troll cn)arruury 2 ti & 29rfi MArt 4, 2015. from E. to BOO PM CErslerPlacr Regldna ftiehl Cxrr1er 2416 N. Efisuxwury Pia4t Sf+ok.1..f VsItuy, "WA 99.16 vino, 6 Lv: iF.i s:Ix,ili:s nl: I:rµf7mv1.slw.rnwpq»rp+CF Ttpits include -I fog Currilurh Ctlorove/ Traraponatrcrr Fcarornn c Dewirtt t il( LITS' OF Spokane �� Valley 2015 Council Goal: Economic Development Efforts ► Continued further efforts in promotion of the City: Contract development for tourism promotion ► Strategic Economic Development Plan ► Recruitment of an Economic Development Specialist 1 O 7 Spokane �� Valley 2015 Council Goal: Street Preservation ► The Street Preservation program is sustainable through 2020 Grant funds received equating to approximately $2.6M for 2017-2019 8 Spokane Valley Wind Storm 2015 Staff attended I I news briefings with Greater Spokane Department of Emergency Management; Staff met with SpokaneValley Fire Department Chief to coordinate emergency messaging and discuss emergency accommodations Red Cross opened Valley Assembly of God shelter and accommodated 40 overnight occupants the first night Windstorm page added to website with multiple daily updates Windstorm recovery ad placed in Spokesman Review City coordinated volunteers to distribute emergency safety and resources information to homes in SpokaneValley still without power 0.00\..... WINDSTORM 2015 RECOVERY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES rllntandStrong Spokane �va��eye City M Spokane Valley • spokanevalley org • 91R-921-141:10 REPORT DOWNED TREES IN PUBLIC ROADWAYS IN SPOKANE VALLEY Call 509-921-1000 OR go la spokanevalleycog and select "Windstorm Recovery" ink on the home page. WINDSTORM RECOVERY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES and to VOLUNTEER CALL 2-1-1 for toll-free 1.860-904-9960= OR go to www volunteerspokane.org and select the "W ndstorm 2015" link. or call 509-525-5083. WARM UPfCHARGE MOBILE DEVICES Spokane Valley Library 12004 E Mon Avenue Mon -Thu lOoo-9pm, Fri -Sat IOam-Bpm, Sun 1pm-S0m (closed Thanksgiving Day) SPOKANE VALLEY UNIVERSITY ROAD TRANSFER STATION Taking all sizes of downed Irees/boanches at usual rales. 2405 N. University Road. 506924-5078 Open daily from 7:30am to S-OOpm (closed Thanksgiving Day) POWER OUTAGE INFORMATIONIUPDATESIREPORTING • Avista Utilitiescrow.avistadtlities. corn PHONE- 1-80P120-9127 • Inland Power —v,w.;..nlandpower.com PHONE: 1 -00o -14f-.161 Vera Water S. Pow er—www.verawaterandpower.can PHONE: 509-924-3800 Modern Electric Water Company—www.mewco.com PHONE: 509-929-4540 BUILDING DAMAGE INSPECTIONIPERMITS Penal Center -11707 E. Sprague, Suite 106 5067265240 4 -clay-Friday600am-5-00pm. except holidays. The spnknrc°Ja te.y ,,,rot cer'er will assist the community In applying for In Format1. I..PrlASthat mar berewlred as pad e-propertwn oer%Insurance Clams Tnece �fi,rrrrtion.,L�nM permRs�vili nrr, he. rs.,,,eda fee, and subsequent mspecli ons wit -be per(onred by the Guiding hspecbers In5iiaacons errcryenr, rep"a l.s r. notal3ow For advanceapplication forte regaled buddn. perm-communly members may appy for the needed permi6 within the nerl b,siness day alter repot, are made_ 9 Spokane �� Valley Wind Storm 2015 Continued: Permit Center made informational permits for insurance purposes available at no charge. ► SpokaneValley University Road Transfer Station had extra staffing to accommodate increased need for handling debris on 1 1/19 ► Related C.A.R.E.S. Requests 104 Roadway Hazards 57 Signs Down ► Io •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Wind Storm 2015 Continued: ► Outside Agency Relationships SNAP $10,000 Meals on Wheels $2,500 Spokane Valley Partners $1,500 ► II Administrative Ofi, ;e ` Spokane �� Valley 2015 Accomplishments by Department: Legislative & Executive City Council City Manager Operations & Administration Deputy City Manager r Human Resources ► Finance ► Public Safety Police Chief Parks & Recreation r Parks Administration & Maintenance ► CenterPlace Regional Event Center r Aquatics r Recreation ► Senior Center ► 12 Community & Economic Development Permitting r Development Services & Engineering ► Planning r Code Enforcement Economic Development Public Works Street Maintenance Traffic Division ► Stormwater Utility ► Capital Improvement Projects •-/\ Spokane �� Valley I3 Legislative Sv Executive City Council City Manager Support Staff Legislative 85 Executive/ Legislative Services: City Council 2015 14 Spokane �� Valley Regional Representation: Committees City Council Served On in 2015 Emergency Communications Board 9 I 1 ► Greater Spokane Incorporated Greater SpokaneValley Chamber of Commerce Growth Management Steering Committee of Elected Officials Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Mayor's Association of Northeast Washington Spokane County Housing & Community Development Advisory Committee I5 Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency Spokane Regional Health District Board Spokane Regional Transportation Council Spokane Solid Waste Advisory Committee Spokane Transit Authority Tourism Promotion Area Tax Advisory Committee Visit Spokane (Board of Directors) Wastewater Policy Advisory Board *Wane /\ Spokane �� Valley Executive/ Legislative: Support Provided to Council ► Regular Council Meetings: 21 Study Sessions: 22 Special Meetings: 5 ► Total Meetings: 48 Resolutions Approved: 12 Ordinances Approved: 26 I6 Spokane Valley Executive/ Legislative: City Clerk's Office ► Public Records Requests 276 Total Requests (5 per week) .59 average days to respond 5.65 average days to completion • MUNICIPAL ARCHIVES& RECORDS I7 Records Management 36 new boxes to storage 40 boxes destroyed 1,233 additional files & documents destroyed (records not previously stored) Spokane Valley Executive/ Legislative: City Clerk's Continued Over the past few years, through the guidance of the State Archives, the Clerk's office has focused on the project to scan and destroy the Permit Center address files. This long-term project is the result of coordinated efforts between the Clerk's Office,Administration, and Community Development. This project began in earnest in 2014, in which 3,864 files were scanned, representing 26,985 total pages. 7,001 address files were scanned, representing 51,663 total pages for the year 2015. *Wane Spokane i8 �Valley I9 Operations Sv Administration Deputy City Manager Human Resources Finance Office of the City Attorney Deputy City Manager: Contract Administration Evaluated False Alarm Program and executed a one-year extension with reductions in cost recovery fees. Evaluated, presented, and executed a Commute Trip Reduction Program Interlocal Agreement. Updated and executed a 5-year contract with Community Minded Television to serve as the public television provider. Prepared, presented, and executed the Interlocal Agreement for Data Processing Services provided by Spokane County Negotiated , presented, and executed the contract with Spokane County for the Guaranteed Ride Home program. 20 Spokane �� Valley Deputy City Manager: Contract Administration Continued Facilitated partnership Between Spokane County Library District and Community Minded Television to utilize Public, Educational, and Governmental cable television funds to use for community outreach. Completed review of the 2014 Law Enforcement Agreement settle and adjust reconciliation resulting in $557, 160 of corrections and a total refund of $752,894. Finalized ComputerAided Dispatch Letter of Authorization for Law Enforcement Agreement, allowing City to participate in new CAD regional system at a savings of $350,000 from original estimate. Executed Police Emphasis Grants to leverage State funds to provide additional patrols focused on DUI, Seatbelt, and Distracted Driving, $25,000. 21 Spokane �� Valley Deputy City Manager: Contract Administration Continued Successfully Applied for Public Defender grant, receiving $18,400. Negotiated amendment of Prosecution Services Agreement, resulting in 2.5% annual reduction in costs. Developed alternative Public Defender cost methodology for investigative services, saving money and providing greater consistency over County's proposed methodology. Successfully applied for Justice Assistance Grant, $19,737. _ - � NMI Completed new mailing machine contract. Reviewed/Reconciled 2010-2013 Prosecution Services reconciliations resulting in $109,243 reduction in amount owed. 22 Siokane Valley Deputy City Manager: Contract Administration Continued Completed 2014 Public Safety contracts final cost projections and liability calculation. Reviewed and approved new District Court Workload Analysis. Updated and presented a new Commute Trip Reduction Plan to Council. Prepared Law Enforcement cost breakdown Evaluated charges for Traffic Signal and Sign Maintenance Agreement. Reviewed 2014 reconciliations for Jail and District Court. 23 Siokane Valley Deputy City Manager: Public Information Provided public information support for Council goals Appleway Trail Unveil the Trail event & legislative information sheet updates 24 Continued Sullivan Bridge Replacement information and outreach 4 quarterly project newsletters 3 project media releases & updates Weekly construction season traffic alerts & FLASHES Coordination with Public Works for construction camera with link to view images from project web page *Wane �� Valley Deputy City Manager: Public Information Continued Provided public information support for Solid Waste program Spring & Fall Cleanup advertising Public outreach for CPG funding Informational Recycling brochures Spokane County Master Gardener Foundation composting demonstration booth and "Symphony of the Soil" film at Val l eyfest Provided public information support during/afterWindstorm 2015 25 EY RESULTS 2015 Media releases Total media stories Earned media stories Value of earned media Citizen contacts 575 $85,425.18 208 plusValleyfest Spokane �� Valley Human Resources: ► Successfully passed 2 WCIA Audits in Personnel and PublicWorks liability Nr.��Sa� Successor Collective Bargaining Agreement with represented employees of the City. Reviewed and Implemented policies impacted by collective bargaining CityWebsite redesign optimized for mobile devices and increased customization Department implementation of the new Globally Harmonized System for identifying hazardous materials 26 Spokane I0 Valley Human Resources Continued: ► Association of Washington CitiesWellCityAward, reducing City health care premiums by 2% ► Facilitated annual Employee Appreciation Event we%city 27 Spokane Valley Human Resources: Front Desk Reception Answered and directed 7,100 calls Processed over 6,400 annual business registrations ► Greeted over 3,000 visitors ► Tracked data for department projects (false alarm registration, trucking, etc.) ► Assisted with the review, selection and installation of the City's postage machine Logged over 3,100 Citizen Action Requests ► Developed a Front Reception Emergency Preparedness notebook for use in responding to critical incidents ► 28 Spokane �� Valley Finance: ► Completed the 2014 annual financial report and the related audit process conducted by the State Auditor's Office. Result was a "clean" opinion with few audit recommendations and no findings. Worked with the City Manager's Office and all other departments to complete the 2016 Budget development process. 29 Spokane Valley 2016 Annual Budget hold linn.kr if, tip= Of, ,hpatane 1,11r, Spokane �� Valley Finance Continued: Acquired one Ford Escape for the Community and Economic Development Department, as approved in the 2015 Budget ► Worked with the City Manager's Office and Public Works personnel to update the Pavement Preservation Fund #311 financial analysis which currently reflects funding at a level of at least $2,301,500 per year through 2020 30 Spokane �� Valley Finance: Information Technology ► Online contract management system ► City's Web Site redesign I• 8th Technology Refresh 29 desktop computers 10 laptops Evaluated tablet options for laptop replacement ► Switch replacement at City Hall & CenterPlace ► City traffic network connected to City Hall 3I Spokane Valley Finance: Information Technology Continued Uninterrupted Power Supply systems replaced at City Hall and CenterPlace Wireless microphone system installed in Council Chambers Facilitated the remodel and physical moves of the Finance Department and Permit Center Copier replacement in Finance and Public Works Over 1,600 support calls responded to in 2015 There were zero non -weather related system -wide outages during normal business hours in 2015 32 Spokane �� Valley Office of the City Attorney Assisted in work on the Comprehensive Plan update, including analysis of mineral extraction issues; drafted and presented moratorium on mining activities during pendency of Comprehensive Plan update. Drafted and assisted City staff and City Council with consideration of permanent marijuana regulations, including harmonizing recreational and medical marijuana due to legislative changes; drafted moratorium on any new licensed marijuana uses. Finalized draft changes for approval by Council regarding SVMC chapters for purchasing goods and services. Finalized draft changes to implement policies for new purchasing provisions. 33 (In'OF Spokane �� Valley Office of the City Attorney Continued Extensive work on seeking amendment to state law for recovery of code compliance funds expended by municipalities by changing lien priority status. Resolved various litigation issues, including Gibson v. Spokane Valley (roundabout) and Spokane 1/alley v. Spokane County (attorney fees from Gibson case); Ecology v. Hokim and Spokane 1/alley (cement dust contamination at Myrtle Point); CPM Development Corporation (first three Growth Management appeals regarding mining moratorium); New Cingular Wireless (alleged phone utility tax overpayment); Spokane galley v. Hollywood Erotic (appellate court win in adult entertainment nuisance violation case). Oversaw the negotiation, review, and/or drafting of over 2 I 0 contracts or amendments relating to the full range of municipal services. Spokane 34 Valley 35 Public Safety Police Chief Public Safety: Accreditation 36 Spokane Valley Police Department continues to operate as the first and largest contract law enforcement agency in the State of Washington to be accredited through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC). Spokane Valley Police Department is a highly effective agency following best practice policies with strict accountability. Obtained reaccreditation in November 2015; working towards 2019 reaccreditation. •-/\ Spokane �� Valley 5' Public Safety: Intelligence -Led Policing What is working: Intelligence analysis used to develop effective policing strategies Designated ILP Detective to enhance information exchange between Patrol deputies and SVIU detectives Identifying and addressing crime trends more rapidly Roll call bulletin boards for each district continually updated with intelligence info. Community Results: Arrests of the most prolific criminals Recovery of stolen property Reduction of burglaries and vehicle prowls in targeted areas 910 N Pierce, 4522 E 2nd Ave., and vehicle theft along Mission Ave. Siokane 37 Valley 38 Public Safety: Powershift Positive impact on overall Patrol staffing levels Reduced calls holding during shift change Increased customer service Community safety Reduction of overtime SpWkane Valley Public Safety: Lethality Assessment Program Maryland Model (LAP) GOAL:To prevent domestic violence homicides, serious injury, and re -assault by encouraging more victims to utilize the support and shelter services of domestic violence programs. Integrates an evidence -based screening tool with an accompanying protocol. Research shows reduction of domestic violence related homicides, serious assaults and repeat victimization with this program. New understanding of the collaborative roles that exist between law enforcement and DV Advocates in the greater Spokane County Region. Success is being observed from recently prosecuted cases. 39 Spokane �� Valley Public Safety: Traffic Unit The unit maintained high productivity in its traffic enforcement in 2015. Target Zero teams, supported by grant funds, resulted in numerous DUI arrests during emphasis patrols. DUI Deputy Todd Miller has 205 DUI arrests, wrote 71 blood draw search warrants; approx. 23 DUI's for marijuana/8 DUI's for other drugs. (In total, there were 42 MJ -related DUI's in SpokaneValley in 2015.) 40 •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Public Safety: Marijuana Spokane Valley Marijuana DUIs 2012-2014 • Marijuana -Related • Marijuana -Only ■Youth Marijuana 40 12 2012 Legalization SOURCE: Spokane Valley Polite Department and NWHIDTA 201 6 2014 Commercialization • Marijuana -related DUIs have been increasing since the department's data collection. In 2012, there were a total of eight marijuana -related DUIs as compared to forty in 2014 — a 400% increase. • Marijuana -only DUIs have also been on the rise since 20 1 2.These are DUIs where marijuana was confirmed to be the only active drug in the drivers system. From 2012 to 2014, there was a 460% increase. • Youth -marijuana DUIs have been growing exponentially. In 2012, Spokane Valley only had one youth test confirmed for S"T'oka e` P Valley y active THC. In 2014, the number was eighteen — a 1700% increase in three years. In 2014, youth made up 64% of all confirmed marijuana DUI cases in SpokaneValley. vorr Public Safety: Spokane Regional Air Support Unit (SRASU) crEgo • SRASUwas established in 2005 when the U.S.Army donated to the Sheriff's Office a Bell OH- 58 helicopter, designated "Air - I". Since then, SRASU has provided valuable search and rescue, fugitive searching, fire suppression, surveillance, homeland security critical infrastructure checks, natural disaster damage assessment, and patrol services to the Inland Northwest.AIR- 2, another Army donated Bell OH-58, was brought into service in 2015 and is used as a back- up aircraft and for training missions. • SRASU Responded to a large fight with 70+ persons 10101 E Main that resulted in a stabbing. • Called out to search for a felony DV assault suspect in SpokaneValley. AIR-I caused the suspect to emerge and hide in a nearby structure where he was apprehended by a K9. The search was likely to be cancelled without assistance of AIR-I. • Started joint hoist training with the military, allowing our crews to be able to better assist with rescues requiring the victim to be hoisted out. • For the last four years, Capt. Ellis has served as the Western Region Deputy Director for the Airborne Law Enforcement Association. In July, he was appointed to the Director position; his region covers II western states, and all of Asia. Spokane Valley 42 Public Safety: Spokane Regional Air Support Unit (SRASU) Continued SRASU acquired four new SAR Ops Air Rescue (SOAR) helmets for better safety and communications at landing zones. These valuable items of equipment were secured through the 2015 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funds. Additionally through this grant, a second dolly trailer ($13,000) has been received that includes improved features which have increased safety and mitigated wear and tear to the aircraft. Safety aircraft tracking & communication equipment was also awarded through the same grant. This tracking equipment includes SpiderTracks real-time aircraft tracking system, via the iridium satellite network, and functions as emergency event notification . Second, an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) was obtained, which will be installed in AIR -2, increasing safety and meeting accreditation standards. In an effort to improve the video systems of both aircraft, SRASU was also able to obtain two FLIR camera systems from surplus at Joint Base Lewis -McCord in May. In addition to the value of these upgraded camera systems to mission performance, the value saved for our unit in obtaining these cameras via surplus is approximately $375,000. As one of only six PSAAC accredited air units in the nation, the SRASU has increased safety and standards, allowing us to begin preparation for anticipated re -accreditation in 2017. pokane 43 Valley Public Safety: Traffic School In 2015, over 1,200 drivers participated in the program in Spokane Valley. Continues to provide the option of attending an educational class instead of paying a fine Completely voluntary program Positive evaluations 44 Spokane �� Valley 45 Public Safety: State 85 Federal Agencies SVPD continues to participate with State and Federal agencies utilizing strategic planning processes to focus on regional crime problems. Department of Corrections (DOC) Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Both DOC and ATF agents have work stations at the SpokaneValley Precinct to collaborate with our agency investigators. Establish intelligence exchange among agencies regarding criminal activity on active offenders. Department of Corrections WASHINGTON STATE •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Public Safety: Vehicles 46 SpokaneValley Police Department/SCSO purchased three used vehicles from Pasco Police Department at a cost of approx. $1 1,000/vehicle. (Current cost of a new vehicle fully outfitted is estimated at $54,000. The Fleet Department eliminated the use of studded tires after this winter season, utilizing all season tires only. Eliminates need to change out tires 2x/year; cost savings of $22,638. (ITY (N Spokane �� Valley Public Safety: Social Media Keeps Spokane Valley citizens informed of current news and operational successes; Provides photos of recovered stolen property; many victims have located their items thru the photos and were able to get their property returned; Chief's crime prevention and safety tips are posted. Employment opportunities and information linked to the Sheriff's Office webpage. (ITi (N pokane 47 Valley 48 Public Safety: Hiring Collaborating with Public Safety Testing for new hire testing and recruiting process. Gain more professional candidates from a larger pool of applicants, throughout the Pacific Northwest. Developed a recruiting team who is meeting with all the local universities and colleges as well as the military to recruit professional law enforcement candidates. Spokane Valley 49 Public Safety: Valley Precinct Continuing the process of getting the new security camera system installed Painting of the exterior of the building was completed Drug Take Box mounted in the lobby County ISD and City of SpokaneValley changing from microwave to fiber optics to improve connectivity between downtown and the precinct. SPOKANE VALLEY POUCE SPOKANE COUNTY 4 DIST 1CT CCUBr /\ Spokane �� Valley 50 Parks Sv Recreation Parks Administration & Maintenance CenterPlace Regional Event Center Aquatics Recreation Senior Center Parks 85 Recreation: Parks Administration 85 Maintenance Browns ParkVolleyball Courts Phase I and II completed, including partnering with an Eagle Scout and Hoopfest for a basketball court. 52 Partnered with the Evergreen Region Volleyball Association for a Lodging Tax Grant for the volleyball courts. Skokane �� Valley Parks 85 Recreation: Parks Administration 85 Maintenance 53 Completed the Discovery Playground Shade Structure Project. "Dance of Sun and Moon" bronze sculpture donated and placed. Spokane Valley Parks 85 Recreation: Parks Administration 85 Maintenance Replaced Edgecliff Park shelter. 54 Old Mission Trailhead Project was completed. Valley Mission Dog Park Phase I was completed. pokane Valley Parks 85 Recreation: Parks Administration 85 Maintenance Park facility reservations were over 400. Developed a 6 -yr maintenance plan for the Centennial Trail with the Coordinating Council. 55 Assumed maintenance responsibility for the Appleway Trail. •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Parks 85 Recreation: Parks Administration 85 Maintenance Windstorm 2015 56 (In'OF Spokane �� Valley Parks 85 Recreation: CenterPlace Regional Event Center Hosted first annual INPRO "Wedding Tour and Show." CenterPlace had over 125,000 total guests (excluding visitors), with 5,287 being regional visitors. CenterPlace business partnerships increased. There were 919 events held at CenterPlace. 57 •-/I\ Spokane �� Valley Parks 85 Recreation: CenterPlace Regional Event Center CenterPlace Roof Repair Phase I was completed. Completed the Flooring Replacement Project for the Fireside Lounge. 58 •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Parks 85 Recreation: CenterPlace Regional Event Center Held a celebration in honor of CenterPlace's 10 -year anniversary. REGIONAL EVENT CENTER 10 TH ANNIVERSARY 5006 - 6016 59 Participated with Visit Spokane on two trips to meet with meeting planners promoting CenterPlace and SpokaneValley. Spokane �� Valley Parks 85 Recreation: CenterPlace Regional Event Center 60 Hosted Valleyfest at Mirabeau Point Park and CenterPlace. *Wane �� Valley Parks 85 Recreation: Aquatics Over 30,612 open swim, 112 swim team, and 1,470 swim lesson participants. Valley Mission Park Pool Tank was painted. Held 4th annual "Paws in the Pool" dog swim event. 6I ,T, •-/\Spokane �� Valley Parks 85 Recreation: Recreation 62 Offered Free Summer Park Program and served 2,055 eager children. Provided one free Summer Outdoor Movie in the Park, serving over 500 viewers. Received sponsorships for this also. Second movie in August was cancelled due to poor air quality. Served 562 happy campers during I0 -week Summer Day Camp program. •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Parks 85 Recreation: Recreation Held 7th annual Valley Mission Haunted Pool. Hosted 8th annual Breakfast With Santa. Held our 3rd annual Winter Break Cool Camp. 63 ' C1T5' OF Spokane �� Valley Parks 85 Recreation: Senior Center 64 Provided various seminars and services for health and well being. Community Colleges of Spokane ACT 2 classes are held here. Hosted the 4th annual Senior Empowerment Resource Fair. Sponsored a Fall Arts & Crafts Fair. Spokane �� Valley Parks 85 Recreation: Senior Center Meals on Wheels was successfully relocated to the Fireside Lounge kitchen within the Senior Center. Completed a new Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the SpokaneValley Senior Citizens Association. Continued to provide a wide variety of programs, events, activities, classes, and general information for services and/or assistance. 65 S ioka e P Valley /� I- Community 8r, Economic Development 66 Permitting Development Services & Engineering Planning Code Enforcement Economic Development Community 85 Economic Development: Administration Managed City Hall Design Process Initiated the Comprehensive Plan Legislative Update Oversaw the development of the Retail Improvement Strategies Initiated and obtained funding for the Tourism Study Led the recruitment efforts for a new major manufacturing company Initiated and obtained partners to conduct the Mirabeau Traffic Study Facilitated the development of expanded GIS capabilities at a reduced cost Consolidated the Department by relocating the Permit Center Reorganized Department by assigning Code Enforcement to the Building Division to enhance this service Spokane 67 .0...0* Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Permitting 120 Pre -Application meetings 27 Land Use pre -apps 93 Commercial pre -apps 3,993 Total Permits issued 561 Land Actions approved 13,848 Development Inspections performed 383 Code Enforcement cases investigated 68 Spokane Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Construction Permits Issued 4100 4000 3900 3800 3700 3600 3500 3400 3300 3200 3100 69 3454 2011 4010 3431 2012 2013 3961 3993 2014 2015 Spokane Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Permit Valuation (in Millions) $173.9 $180.0 $160.0 $140.0 $120.0 $100.0 $80.0 $60.0 $40.0 $20.0 $- 70 2011 $109.2 $111.9 $98.2 1 2012 2013 2014 2015 *Wane 4,,,...0 Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Revenue $1,800,000 , $1,600,000 $ I ,400,000 $ $ I ,200,000 $ I ,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $- 1,083,255 2011 7I $1,665,046 $1552558 $1,520,504 $1,581,462 2012 2013 2014 2015 *Wane 4,,,...0 Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Permitting Successfully incorporated zoning review into building code review to streamline residential and commercial projects Instituted an over-the-counter residential review process Code Enforcement moved to the Permit Center to enhance the service Created development checklists for residential permits Developed informational bulletins to improve customer service Development Engineering Technician role expanded to include addressing and ROW contractor outreach 72 Spokane �� Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Permitting Collaborated on a regional special inspection process which allows builders and design professionals to use a single form and process throughout Spokane County Coordinated with regional jurisdictions on marijuana related permitting Met with developers to discuss new development ideas and identified code - compliant paths for new projects Built positive relationships with real estate professionals to assist in marketing their available properties and help their clients locate buildings and sites that suit their needs Coordinated with SVFD to streamline address assignments and annual business inspection follow-ups, when safety deficiencies are noted by Fire Inspector „.„" (ITi (N pokane 73 I* Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Code Enforcement 74 $ ®6II II O 09:00 (In'OF Spokane �� Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Code Enforcement 75 In Spokane �� Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Economic Development Economic Development Studies Developed a retail improvement strategy Tourism attraction strategy (in process) Managed marketing contract Marketing materials to promote the City's family and business friendly attitude Testimonials from developers and brokers Photo portfolio of local industries, restaurant, and recreational assets to use in marketing media and website 76 Spokane �� Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Economic Development Business Assistance Provided assistance for over 27 existing and new businesses such as: SkyOneAerospace, Comcast Call Center (Interim location),Vil<ing Homes, Centennial Properties ► Provided preliminary site layouts and relevant information to assist recruitment efforts 77 Connected potential industries with land owners in the City Site selection process Spokane �� Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Economic Development Researched economic development tools and incentives Updated economic development website including development of the Restaurant online tool Pursued infrastructure funding opportunities such as Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) and State Rail Grant Researched GIS system updates to create web applications and interactive maps for citizens and business owners 78 Spokane �� Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Economic Development Coordination with Partners Visit Spokane —Attended monthly board meetings and Destination Marketing Committee meetings, assisted in development of Spokane Valley tourism brochure, participated in the regional way -finding plan, ensured their website and marketing materials promote the City effectively Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) — Participated in Economic Development Advisory Group, port district study, several recruitment efforts, and industry site visits Regional Site Selector —Attended consortium meetings, coordinated web interface ensuring City's representation, added City GIS Layers, and coordinated on development of marketing plan Chamber of Commerce — Participated in committees, meeting and events, Big 5 Initiative, and coordinate efforts to assist business owners effectively 79 Spokane �� Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Development Services Initiated the Legislative update to the Comprehensive Plan and completed: CommunityVision Report Review of 26 Citizen Initiated Amendment Requests (CAR) Existing Conditions Report —Housing and Economic Trends Existing Conditions Report -Transportation System Audit of Goals and Policies Residential Land Capacity Needs PTAC Population Recommendation to SCEO 80 Spokane �� Valley Community 85 Economic Development: Development Services Completed Shoreline Master Program Resubmitted modified Forker Floodplain study to FEMA Completed 2 Comprehensive Plan amendments Completed 2 Municipal Code Amendments Beekeeping Update code sections to be consistent with SMP 81 Spokane Valley 82 Public Works Administration Maintenance Division Traffic Division Stormwater Utility Capital Improvement Program Division Public Works Department: Solid Waste Program Ecology awarded Coordinated Prevention Grant (CPG) approx. $107,000 First full year of program operations Transfer Station: Garbage Yard Waste Recyclables (Tons) (Tons) (Tons) Commercial Haulers 55,182 246 Self Haul 9,803 2,845 Total 64,985 3,091 182.49 83 ` Spokane �� Valley Public Works Department: Pavement Preservation Plan Scanned I /2 of City's Arterials and 1/3 of Residential streets. Updated Plan to reflect new collected data. 84 •-/I\ Spokane �� Valley Public Works Department: Snow Removal Received and reviewed 170 Citizen Requests ► Used 1 19,175 gallons of liquid deicer ► Used 497 tons of granular deicer ► 40 snow days with at least a trace of snowfall 38 inches of snow fall 85 (In'OF Spokane �� Valley Public Works Department: Street Maintenance Contract Pavement Preservation — 24,300 Square Yards of Asphalt Sidewalk repair — 100 Square Yards Crack sealing — 66 Lane Miles ► Curb and Gutter repair — 240 LF ► Shoulder repair — 50 Miles Maintained • Sto rmwate r projects - $164k 86 Spokane �� Valley Public Works Department: Street Maintenance Division Geiger Work Crew 150 Days / 9600 man hours worked Cleared snow and ice from City maintained bridges ► Mowed I04 acres of dry land grass ► Geiger Work Crew picked up 196,620 pounds of garbage ► Cleared garbage and mowed the Appleway Right -of -Way ► Mowed Noxious Weeds in cooperation with the Spokane County Weed Board along our Right -of -Ways. Assisted in windstorm cleanup Assisted in Sands Bridge Polymer Overlay 87 (1TY (N /\ Spokane �� Valley Public Works: Traffic Division City-wide Safety Improvements- HSIP Grant Installed RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons) at: - 32nd and Collins - Valleyway and Argonne - Valleyway and Mullan - Indiana and SpokaneValley Mall Entrance ► 88 •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Public Works: Traffic Division Citizen Request Examples Responded to 168 C.A.R.E.S. Requests Examples: Citizen concern: Speeding on Blake. The speed limit signs were new. Added white reflective sheeting to sign post to increase visibility, especially at night. Note reflectivity. Citizen concern: Night visibility at the intersection of Mission and the Evergreen Connector.The intersection is of two arterials and a new street light was added. Coordinated with various Home Owner Associations (HOAs). - 89 •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Public Works: Traffic Division Signal Improvements - Installed FYA at Sprague and Progress to accommodate new SB left turn lane. - Rebuilt the traffic signal at Knox and Argonne. - Implemented the City's Traffic Operation Center (TOC). 90 •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Public Works: Traffic Division Planning - Coordinated with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on the NCS and Henry Rd Interchange Justification Reports (IJR). - Worked on the Transportation elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan Update. - Completed the Traffic ImpactAnalysis (TIA) Report for the new City Hall. - Reviewed TIAs for two new large developments within the City. 9I Transport:bon System ristirEy Cord iti+ans LITS' OF Spokane �� Valley SRTMC Public Works: Traffic Division Inter -Agency Coordination 92 City of Millwood City of Liberty Lake City of Spokane Spokane County SRTC S�okpne ona(7ranrorfaknCouncr( - SRTC - SRTMC - STA - WSDOT v Vr1Ti te */� mnrrt of Transported port Spoh n col.Tr ssiHowity t LITS' OF Spokane �� Valley 2 CI 7 5 TRAFFIC /MPRiOVEMENTS FeSd i,^a cd 1000000000.1a. -- Rebuilt Signal Argonne/Knox I rRRFB - Argonne/Val leyway `I RRFB - Mullan/Valleyway r-- New Detection Argonne NB RT Lane Revised Pedestrian Crossing Appleway/University 2015 Traffic Improvements Safety Project 111. Signal Upgrade Operations Project Signal Timing Work =,p: 441, Eley City Hall - Traffic Operation Center T'eni vood RRFB - Indiana/Spokane Valley Mall 1 Install LED Lighting Mission/Evergreen Overpass RRFB - Appleway TraillBowdish • FYA- Sprague/Progress RRFB - 32nd/Collins, Esri, HERE, DeLorme, Mapmylndia, ® OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS user communi y Public Works Department: s� y i Stormwater Utility Completed upgrades to Broadway, Havana to Fancher with Ecology grant Constructed new porous asphalt and pervious concrete shoulders Opened Decant Facility with WSDOT Received award notices of $4.1 M in funding for future year program, design and construction projects 94 (In'OF Spokane �� Valley Public Works Department: Stormwater Utility 2015 Grant Funding Summary Received $640 Thousand in grant reimbursements Broadway, Havana to Fancher SD Improvements ($389k) Eastern Washington Effectiveness Studies Project ($200k - Permit Implementation support ($50k) ► Awarded $4.1 Million in new grant funding Sprague LID, Drywell Retrofits with Pavement Preservation Projects, and Decant Canopy Projects (25% local match) Design funding forAppleway, Farr to University and stormwater improvements along Dishman-Mica from Bowdish to Schafer Roads (0% local match) Spokane Valley DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY State of WachingtQn no local match) Public Works Department: Stormwater Utility 2015 System Improvements Broadway Storm Drain Improvements Retrofits with Preservation Projects: Sprague, Maxwell, Houk, Sinto, Sullivan, Argonne, Mansfield, Montgomery ► Repair and Replace structures at 26 locations New Decant allowed for improved operations at a substantially lower cost, cleaning more structures that contain larger amounts of water •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Public Works Department: Stormwater Utility Broadway Project Decommissioned 4 drywells ► Retrofitted 24 drywells ► Installed 30 catchbasins w/spc 10 Installed 3 new bio -infiltration swales Installed 3 cartridge media filtration systems Public Works Department: Stormwater Utility Retrofits with Pavement Preservation Increased treatment: Installation of 35 catchbasins with SPC Decommissioned 2 Drywells Repaired structures and drain fields Public Works Department: Stormwater Utility 2015 Operations: Responded to: over 57 flooding calls Swept up over 1,560 cubic yards of street debris Cleaned over 2,200 structures including: 236 Drywells, 1,045 Catchbasins,and 918 Sidewalk/Curb inlets Maintained 11+ acres of irrigated turf Public Works Department: Stormwater Utility 2015 Inspections Responded to 14 illicit discharge complaints/spills Performed over 2,100 structural condition assessments MPG 81arm wailer iwr+dkril Rrspom+ Not awr... ,Harr INR�++irra«r • ormltrprcis Drinslik .2 13 l 67R TER iminwnrv'EmEAty.s. 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LC,. eR Public Works: Capital Improvement Program (CIP Division) Areas of work completed in 2015 includes: Grant applications ► Transportation Planning Street Preservation Program Capital Projects — design and construction ► 102 Spokane �� Valley Public Works: Capital Improvement Program CIP -Transportation Planning ► Participated in SRTC's Technical Transportation Committee (TTC) Amended the 2015 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Developed the 2016-2021 Six Year TIP Worked with SRTC on State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) —federal fund obligations Coordinated with neighboring jurisdictions on transportation projects 103 Spokane �� Valley Public Works: CIP - Grant Applications Applied for the following grants in 2015 ► 5 — CMAQ &Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) ► 5 -Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) ► 1 — Recreation Conservation (RCO), Parks Dept ► 1 — Legislative Direct Appropriations 14Total Grant Applications ► 1 - Spokane County CDBG $7,366,576 grant dollars received ► 1 -Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Spokane �� Valley Public Works: Capital Improvement Program CIP - Street Preservation Program ► Continued work on Implementing Street Preservation Program Utilized Grant funds and City funds to maximize preservation program Spent $2,400,408 — Fund 311 Spokane �� Valley Public Works: Capital Improvement Program CIP -Capital Projects Managed: 15 Construction Projects 15 Design Projects $11,960,839 spent on Street & Bridge Construction 106 Spokane Valley Public Works: Capital Improvement Program Completed Projects: Street Preservation Projects Contractor Houk-Sinto-Maxwell Avenues Montgomery Avenue MuIlan Road Sullivan Road — Sprague to Mission Sullivan Rd —Trent to Wellesley & Wellesley west of Sullivan 107 T. LaRiviere Equipment Inland Asphalt Company Inland Asphalt Company Inland Asphalt Company Poe Asphalt under WSDOT contract $386,726 $395,537 $510,499 $981,870 $715,661 •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Public Works: Capital Improvement Program Argonne Rd Corridor Upgrades Mansfield Avenue Connection Cameron -Reilly Inland Asphalt Company $ I.8m $ I.5m ► 108 •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Public Works: Capital Improvement Program ApplewayTrail — University to Pines Stone Creek Sprague/Long Sidewalk Improvements Bacon Concrete $ I.6m $337,937 109 Spokane �� Valley Public Works: Capital Improvement Program On-going Construction: Estimated Cost Sullivan Rd West Bridge Replacement Citywide Safety Improvements 110 Maxi. Kuney Cameron -Reilly $15.8m $503,424 •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Public Works: Capital Improvement Program Design projects: m:dfffrr' • Mission Ave — Flora to Barker Sprague/Barker Intersection Improvements Sullivan/Euclid Concrete Intersection ITS Infill — Phase 1 Staff Staff Staff Transpo Group $917,700 $51,619 $2,092,527 $327,562 •-/\ Spokane �� Valley Questions or Comments? 112 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 1, 2016 Department Director Approval: ❑ Check all that apply: ['consent ❑ old business ['new business ['public hearing ['information ® admin. report ['pending legislation ['executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Public Safety Oversight/Advisory Committee GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: During discussion of the advance agenda at the January 5, 2016 Council meeting, Councilmember Pace explained that based on citizen input, he wants to schedule council discussions in study sessions to explore developing a citizen oversight committee for all public safety functions of our city, and all of our public safety contracts including police, jail, public defender, the courts, etc., and have the Mayor appoint a one-year ad-hoc committee with about three to five citizens appointed who have no connection with law enforcement; plus have the City Attorney and a volunteer attorney from the Center for Justice; said they would study all the available information on public safety, including police reports and issues from citizens, employees, police, and councilmembers, and report monthly to the Council in writing and in person, and the Council would decide which items to give to the City Manager as administrative, and which would be legislative policy. Further, Councilmember Pace said the committee members should be given investigative authority over those contracts as there are still incidents where citizens question police behavior, and that this gives the public an opportunity to scrutinize how our government is being run. BACKGROUND: OPTIONS: Council discussion RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Council discretion BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF/COUNCIL CONTACT: Councilmember Pace ATTACHMENTS: To: From: Re: DRAFT ADVANCE AGENDA as of February 25, 2016; 8:00 a.m. Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative Council & Staff City Clerk, by direction of City Manager Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings March 8, 2016, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 2. Motion Consideration: Bid Award, 32nd Ave Preservation Project — Steve Worley 3. Admin Report: 2016 LTGO Bond Ordinance (City Hall) — Mark Calhoun 4. Admin Report: Retail Improvement Study — John Hohman, CAI 5. Admin Report: Tourism Enhancement Study — John Hohman, CAI 6. Admin Report: Spokane Regional Law & Justice Commission Update — Cary Driskell 7. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins [due Mon, Feb 29] (5 minutes) (10 minutes) (20 minutes) (25 minutes) (25 minutes) (25 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 115 minutes] March 15, 2016, Workshop, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (no evening mtg) Council Chambers [due Mon, Mar 7] March 22, 2016, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 2. First Reading 2016 LTGO Bond Ordinance (City Hall) — Mark Calhoun 3. Admin Report: SCRAPS Update (postponed from 2/23/16) — Mark Calhoun 4. Admin Report: Sidewalk/Snow Removal (postponed from 2/23/16) — Cary Driskell 5. Admin Report: Solid Waste Collection — Eric Guth, Morgan Koudelka, Erik Lamb 6. Admin Report: Uncovered/unsecured loads — Erik Lamb 7. Admin Report: Drug Enforcement Update — Rick VanLeuven 8. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins [due Mon, Mar 14] (5 minutes) (20 minutes) (20 minutes) (20 minutes) (25 minutes) (15 minutes) (20 minutes) (5 minutes) 9. Info Only: (a) Dept Reports; (b) WSDOT Call for Projects (Bicycles, and Safe Rts to School) [*estimated meeting: 130 minutes] March 29, 2015, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due 1. Fire /Police Depts Rescue Task Force — Captain Chris Cornelius & Chief Rick VanLeuven 2. WSDOT Call for Projects (Bicycles, and Safe Rts to School) — Eric Guth 3. Comp Plan Water Rights/Districts Discussion — Adam Jackson 4. Comp Plan Goals and Policies Discussion — Lori Barlow 5. City Hall Update — John Hohman 6. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins April 5, 2016, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Comp Plan Tiny Homes Discussion — Micki Harnois 2. Admin Report: Code Text Amendment-Adminis. Exceptions 3. Port District Update — John Hohman 4. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins Mon, Mar 21] (30 minutes) (15 minutes) (20 minutes) (60 minutes) (15 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 145 minutes] [due Mon, Mar 28] (15 minutes) — Lori Barlow, Christina Janssen (20 minutes) (15 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 55 minutes] April 12, 2016, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: WSDOT Call for Projects — Eric Guth 2. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 3. Motion Consideration: Approval of WSDOT Call for Projects — Eric Guth 4. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins [due Mon, Apr 4] (10 minutes) (5 minutes) (10 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 30 minutes] Draft Advance Agenda 2/25/2016 1:10:38 PM Page 1 of 2 April 19, 2016, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins April 26, 2016, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 2. Second Reading 2016 LTGO Bond Ordinance (City Hall) — Mark Calhoun 3. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins 4. Info Only: Department Reports May 3, 2016, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins May 10, 2016, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 2. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins May 17, 2016, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins May 24, 2016, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 2. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins 3. Info Only: Department Reports May 31, 2016, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins June 7, 2016, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins June 14, 2016, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 2. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins *time for public or Council comments not included OTHER PENDING AND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS: Avista Electrical Franchise AWC Conference (June 21-24) Blake Street Sidewalk (CDBG) Domestic Violence Advocacy (Police) Economic Development Marketing Plan Emergency Preparedness Greenhouse Gas Emissions Policy Intelligence -led policing Ord 15-023 Marijuana Ext/Renew (expires 6/9/16) Ord 16-003 Mining Ext (expires 8/21/16) Pavement Preservation SRTMC Agreement (June/July 2016) TIP 2017-2022 (May/June) [due Mon, Apr 11] (5 minutes) [due Mon, Apr 18] (5 minutes) (10 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 20 minutes] [due Mon, Apr 25] (5 minutes) [due Mon, May 2] (5 minutes) (5 minutes) [due Mon, May 9] (5 minutes) [due Mon, May 16] (5 minutes) (5 minutes) [due Mon, May 23 (5 minutes) [due fi May 27] (5 minutes) [due Mon, June 6] (5 minutes) (5 minutes) Draft Advance Agenda 2/25/2016 1:10:38 PM Page 2 of 2