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Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Hall Council Chambers, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
June 23, 2016 6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 9, 2016 minutes
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject which is not on the agenda.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
X. Study Session: Comprehensive Plan Update
XI. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers—City Hall,
June 9,2016
Chair Graham called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the
pledge of allegiance. Office Assistant Elisha Heath took roll and the following members and staff were
present:
Kevin Anderson Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Heather Graham Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
James Johnson Micki Harnois, Planner
Tim Kelley Elisha Heath, Secretary of the Commission
Mike Phillips
Suzanne Stathos
Joe Stoy—absent
Commissioner Anderson moved to accept the June 9, 2016 agenda as presented. The vote was six in favor,
zero against and the motion passed.
Commissioner Anderson moved to approve the May 26, 2016 minutes as presented.
Discussion on the minutes, Commissioner Johnson commented on page 3 of 5 the fourth bullet regarding
housing that there were density bonuses for medium density not necessarily affordable housing.
Commissioner Anderson added that the City currently has density bonuses for high density. The question
of density bonuses for medium density was raised. Ms. Barlow stated that no one has taken advantage of
the density bonuses to date. She followed up that density bonuses both multifamily zones and the mixed
use zones.
The vote was six in favor, zero against and the motion passed.
Chair Graham asked for a consensus to excuse Commissioner Stoy from the meeting. Seeing no objections
Commissioner Stoy was excused from the meeting.
COMMISSION REPORTS: Commissioner Kelley reported he attended the Trader's Club Meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Lori Barlow, Senior Planner shared that the City held the ground
breaking ceremony for City Hall and thanked those who were able to attend.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There were no public comments.
COMMISSION BUSINESS:
Study Session: Comprehensive Plan—Tiny Homes
Ms. Barlow offered context for the presentation reminding the Commission of the Citizen Initiated
Amendment Requests to the Comprehensive Plan (CARs) presented to the Commission in 2015.
Among those CARS two of the applications were from Greater Spokane Support Network. One
request was to amend a Comprehensive Plan Housing Element Policy to allow for a greater
diversity of housing types to specifically include tiny homes and other housing alternatives. Council
directed staff to include the request in the update process for further analysis. The purpose of the
presentation is to introduce the houses and other related housing trends in preparation for the goals
and policies and development regulations review.
Chair Graham stated that on June 8, 2015 the Commission excluded the two referenced CARs in
their recommendation to the City Council. She asked if the Council had the option to still look at
everything and move forward all of the CARs. Ms. Barlow stated that ultimately the Council
directed staff to look at all of the CARs excluding only two CARS related to manufactured homes
parks.
Commissioner Anderson asked that there be clarification between using the term tiny home verses
tiny houses since a tiny house is a type of tiny home. Tiny home is more encompassing of different
types of housing.
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Micki Harnois,Planner,presented information on Tiny Homes beginning with emerging alternative
housing trends. Some of the population are seeking small and practical housing including tiny
houses,park model homes,accessory dwelling units and cottages.A tiny house is similar to an RV
in that it is a vehicle structure,with electricity,water tanks and sewage tanks and usually on an axle
and wheels. Generally it is not designed for permanent occupancy. Currently,to use the structure
for full time occupancy it must meet the residential building code and or manufactured housing
code standards.
Commissioner Anderson asked if the code allows for a travel trailer to be used in the same manner.
Ms. Harnois replied tiny houses are treated the same as an RV and may be placed in an RV park if
they are self-contained or the park has a facility for sanitation.They are not allowed on a residential
lot as a dwelling for more than 30 days.
Pursuant to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SMVC), the ability to use the tiny home for
permanent occupancy on a traditional residential lot is related to a requirement for permanent
foundation and connections to utilities.Wheels,and sometimes axles, are removed. The code does
not address development standards for the placing of tiny homes in regards to lot size.
Recently, the state has adopted a new building code that states: Cities and counties are permitted
the option of adopting exemptions from the state building code requirements for buildings whose
character of use or occupancy has been changed in order to provide housing for indigent
(impoverished)persons according to WAC 51-16-030.
Ms. Harnois presented examples of tiny house communities in Olympia and Seattle as well as a
concept being presented Spokane Valley to serve homeless needs.
Park model homes were the next alternative discussed. Generally park model homes are a
temporary,recreational vehicle that is built on a chassis,mounted on wheels and may be connected
to utilities to operate the trailer's fixtures and appliances. Staff has received many inquiries from
the public in regards to being able to place park model homes on individual lots. However they do
not meet the manufactured home dimensions of at least 24 feet wide and 36 feet long so they are
not allowed.
The next alternative discussed was an Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). According to SVMC an
ADU is a structure that is subordinate and incidental to the main or primary dwelling unit located
on the same property, providing complete, independent living facilities exclusively for a single
housekeeping unit, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking and sanitation. It
can be an affordable alternative for seniors, single parents, or persons with disabilities. The ADU
can be attached or detached from a residence, minimum of 300 square feet, a maximum of two
bedrooms, be on a foundation, and be similar in appearance to primary dwelling. Chair Graham
asked what size shops are allowed on a lot. Ms. Harnois stated ten percent of the total lot size.
Discussion continued with an Administrative Exception Code Text Amendment that the
Commission forwarded to Council. Staff noted that the work completed on that CTA would be
included in the Development Regulation Update.
Commissioner Anderson inquired if an ADU is allowed to be rented. Ms. Barlow stated that the
owner can rent out the primary or accessory structure if they live on the site at least six months out
of the year. Commissioner Kelley asked if the attached ADU had the option to have an entrance
into the primary structure. Ms. Barlow stated that it could be possible but the ADU is designed to
be a separate living unit.
Cottage Villages are designed to be clustered around an open space or common amenity.
Commissioner Stathos asked about minimum and maximum sizes for the dwelling. Ms. Barlow
replied that a cottage village is more defined by the common amenity they share rather than specific
size. Cottage housing provides opportunity for small,detached single-family dwelling units within
existing neighborhoods. SVMC does not contain development regulations for cottages specifically,
the Planned Residential Development regulations could be utilized so long as the final density is
not greater than twenty percent of the underlying zoning district. In many circumstances this would
not allow for a high enough density for a cottage development.
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Chair Graham asked if staff had hard numbers on the homeless population for Spokane Valley as
well as the social services required to support a facility for homeless since the housing alternatives
seem related to homeless issues. Specifically mental health and drug usage. Ms. Barlow added that
staff is looking at these options as housing alternatives for more than just the homeless population
and that at this time we did not have the information. Chair Graham mentioned that millennials
trends indicate that they are seeking jobs to build wealth then move back home to raise a family.
What is being done in the Comprehensive Plan to attract and retain companies with white collar
jobs to keep millennials in the area?Ms.Harnois reminded the Commission that the population that
would seek out these types of housing alternatives are looking for transit and amenities close to
where they live so placement is key to these types of developments. Ms. Barlow stated that many
of the goals and policies for Economic Development Element are focused on the attraction and
retention of businesses and that Economic development in general is a key underlying theme within
the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Kelley asked if tiny houses and RVs located on residential lots for more than thirty
days, are allowed for storage. Mr. Lamb clarified that the reference is for living in a recreational
vehicle for more than thirty days due to the sanitation issues and building codes.
Commissioner Stathos stated she felt the tiny houses are a trend and a fad and that the community
should be cautious about the types of developments. She also mentioned that homelessness is often
linked to mental health issues and drug usage and that it is a much more in-depth issue than just
providing homeless with a house.
Commissioner Anderson disagreed with naming specific types of housing in the goals and policies
of the Comprehensive Plan. He felt that each type could stand on its own once outlined and
approved then added to the regulations. He presented information he researched on cost and size
of tiny houses. He noted that cost is prohibitive without financing, and that recreational vehicles
are more affordable and accessible. He recommended Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Planning
Commission Ordnance for regulations and the other information on cottages. The site provides
history, sizes, and rules. Ms. Barlow inquired if there were specific regulations that were notable.
Mr.Anderson stated that they all had a minimum and maximum size,minimum lot size,minimum
community area,home owners association, and hidden parking.
Commissioner Graham cautioned that upscale developments like Kendall Yards could bring more
property crime issues and questioned whether the City had the resources to deal with the increase.
Commissioner Johnson asked about infrastructure and whether each cottage needed a sewer hookup
or the development itself. Mr. Lamb said it depended on the nature of the property. If set up as
individual parcels it would be on an individual home bases. Commissioner Johnson continued that
the City has a large amount of open spaces within existing developments which could be an
opportunity to create new developments.
Commissioner Anderson asked if the park model home could be located in a current mobile home
park since the individual sites could be divided to accommodate two units. Ms. Barlow responded
that park models could be located in manufactured home parks. However, staff has not seen those
type of changes come through. But, in the last year two older mobile home parks converted to RV
parks.
Commissioner Phillips commented that cottages, they could be used as a buffer between single
family homes and apartment buildings. Discussion continued around current examples of assisted
living that have cottages and apartment buildings.
GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Johnson attended the ground breaking ceremony for City Hall
and noted that it is an excellent example of how government is supposed to work.
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Kelley moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m. The vote on the
motion was unanimous in favor,motion passed.
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Chair Heather Graham Date signed
Secretary Elisha Heath
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: June 23, 2016
File Number: NA
Item: Check all that apply: ❑X Study Session ❑old business ❑ new business
❑ Public Hearing
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Comprehensive Plan Update
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Presentation on the results from joint City Council and Planning
Commission workshop.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: 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.
Staff and the consultants are continuing to develop the Draft Comprehensive Plan. On May 3, 2016, staff
conducted a joint workshop with the Council and Commission. The workshop consisted of interactive
exercises allowing for feedback from Council and the Commission. The information collected has been
compiled.
Tonight, staff is looking for feedback from the Planning Commission on the workshop results to provide
direction to City staff and the consultant team on the development of the land use alternatives and the
goals and policies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Basinger, Economic Development Coordinator
Attachments:
Goals and policies activity results
Land use options activity results
Spokane Valley
Comprehensive Plan Update
Workshop Feedback
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Project Status
■ Debrief May workshop
■ Finalize policy framework
■ Finalize land use map
■ Complete Comp Plan Chapters
■ Develop regulations
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Districts Summary
• District concepts received moderate support
• Significant differences of opinion existed
• City Hall & Medical district received high levels of support
• Participants noted district concepts should remove barriers not increase regulation
• 25% of participants used write-in space to suggest the use of overlays
PROPOSAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MIN MAX MEAN AVG. DEV.
' Industrial Improvement District 5 4 4 2 4 5 4 5 1 1 1 1 1 5 3.08 1.57
N Waterfront District 4 5 4 1 5 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 5 2.92 1.60
L City Hall District 5 5 4 I 3 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 5 3.42 1.68
. Auto Row District 4 2 2 3 L 4 5 2 5 1 1 1 1 1 5 2.58 1.35
Medical District 4 5 5 I 4 3 5 3 5 1 1 I 1 1 1 5 3.17 1.50
Stadium District 3 3 5 2 4 5 2 5 1 1 1 1 1 5 2.75 1.42
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Corridors Summary
■ Corridor concepts received the highest levels of support
■ Changing mixed-use designations along Trent received high levels of support
■ Consolidate 0 and GO designations received very high levels of support
PROPOSAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MIN MAX MEAN A
Change CMU Along Trent 5 5 5 5 3 5 4 5 4 5 3 5 4.60 0.56
Consolidate O and GO 4 5 5 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 4.73 0.40
Open Spaces - Appleway Trail 5 4 3 4 4 5 3 5 5 3 5 1 1 5 3.92 0.94
Change Office to Mixed-Use 5 5 4 1 3 4 4 5 4 5 1 1 5 3.73 1.12
Change MUC Along Trent 5 5 4 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 4 5 4.80 0.32
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Neighborhoods Summary
• Significant differences in opinions, especially on issues of residential density
• Expanding NC & creating new NC received substantial support
• 42% of participants used write-in spaces to indicate support for the inclusion
of tiny homes or cottages in appropriate neighborhood designations
PROPOSAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MIN MAX MEAN AVG. DEV.
Convert some MDR to LDR 1 2 1 4 5 2 3 3 3 5 5 1 5 3.09 1.21
Convert some MDR to HDR 3 3 2 5 4 5 2 4 1 5 5 1 5 3.55 1.22
Retain and Revise MDR 5 5 5 5 3 1 3 5 5 3 1 5 4.00 1.20
Consolidate and Revise R-3 and R-4 4 2 1 4 4 1 2 5 3 4 5 1 5 3.18 1.26
Expand existing NC Designation 3 5 3 4 3 4 5 5 2 5 5 2 5 4.00 0.91
Designate new NC area 4 5 4 4 2 4 5 5 1 5 5 1 5 4.00 0.91
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Residential Development Post Incorporation
• Low Density Residential (LDR) = not to exceed 6 units/acre
• Current implementing zoning classifications
• R1 = 40,000 sq. ft. min lot size
• R2 = 10,000 sq. ft. min lot size
• R3 = 7,500 sq. ft. min lot size
• R4 = 6,000 sq. ft. min lot size
• Rezones within LDR
• 67 approved
• 1 denied (criteria changed for subsequent rezones)
• UR-3.5 to UR-7 (57 approved)
• R2 to R3/R4 (None)
• R3 to R4 (10 approved )
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Land Use Element Summary
■ The participants provided moderate support, with little disagreement, for the
goals and policies in the Land Use Element
■ Highest support for:
• Goal: maintain and enhance the character and quality of life
• Goal: provide for a mix of land uses to Spokane Valley residents, employees & visitors
• Goal: ensure efficient regulations and review processes
• Policy: promote a variety of housing types
■ Lowest support for:
• Policy: Provide incentives for building energy performance and/or renewable energy
• Policy: support water-saving techniques with new development
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Economic Development Element Summary
• Of all elements presented, the participants provided the highest support for
the goals and policies in the Economic Development Element
■ Highest support for:
• Goal: improve economic vitality and provide opportunities for all residents
• Goal: support business and employment growth
• Policy: ensure the development review and permitting process is efficient, predictable
and flexible
■ Lowest support for:
• Policy: encourage new development that enhances the City's image, neighborhoods and
business districts
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Transportation Element Summary
■ The participants provided moderate support, with little disagreement, for the
goals and policies in the Transportation Element
■ Highest support for:
• Goal: provide for safe and efficient freight mobility
• Goal: ensure that the transportation system is designed to preserve and enhance
community character
■ Lowest support for:
• Policy: provide current and easily accessible information about the bicycle and
pedestrian networks, programs and facilities
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Housing Element Summary
■ Of all elements presented, the participants provided the lowest support for
the goals and policies in the Housing Element
■ Highest support for:
• Goal: provide a broad range of housing opportunities to meet the needs of all members
of the community
■ Lowest support for:
• Policy: pursue incentives and mechanisms to encourage affordable housing units, such as
the multifamily tax exemption (MFTE) program, density bonuses, expedited permitting
and reduced parking requirements
• Policy: evaluate surplus city land for use for affordable housing
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Parks & Recreation Element Summary
• Participants disagreed the most about the goals and policies in this Element, while
providing moderate support for the goals and policies
• Highest support for:
• Policy: implement innovative strategies for park maintenance, park safety, and park accessibility
to reduce operating costs
• Policy: parks shall be designed and located to provide ease of access for pedestrians, bicycles,
autos and public transit
• Lowest support for:
• Policy: provide incentives for the use of art in private development
• Policy: develop design guidelines to promote common open space, public art, and plazas in new
development
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Capital Facilities Element Summary
• The participants provided high support, with little disagreement, for the
goals and policies in the Capital Facilities Element
■ Highest support for:
• Goal: ensure efficient and cost effective public safety and emergency services
• Policy: seek a balance between the quality and cost of providing public facilities and
services
■ Lowest support for:
• Policy: encourage public and private efforts to conserve water and to provide public
education regarding the safe and appropriate use of the waste treatment system
• Policy: encourage use of less water-intensive, native vegetation
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Utilities Element Summary
■ The participants provided high support, with little disagreement, for the
goals and policies in the Utilities Element
■ Highest support for:
• Policy: promote the undergrounding of utility distribution lines in new development
■ Lowest support for:
• Policy: promote the incorporation of utilities in greenbelts, and open space within
common corridors
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CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
G/P GOAL OR POLICY PROPOSAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MIN M MAX MEAN AVG.DEV.
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Maintain and enhance the character and quality of life
in Spokane Valley's neighborhoods.
4 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 5 3 5 4.7 0.5
Provide for a balanced mix of land uses essential to
Spokane Valley residents,employees and visitors.
G 5 4 5 3 3 5 2 5 5 5 5 2 5 4.3 0.9
1 Promote neighborhood-scale commercial uses in
residential areas.
P 3 3 5 4 4 5 4 4 3 5 2 2 5 3.8 0.8
Preserve site characteristics that enhance residential
development(trees,bodies of water,vistas,and similar
P features). - 1 1 4 5 4 3 1 1 4 4 5 5 1 5 3.2 1.5
Promote common open spaces in residential
development to foster a stronger sense of community
character. 3 5 3 5 4 2 1 1 4 2 5 3 1 5 3.2 1.2
Ensure compatibility between adjacent residential and
commercial uses by regulating height,scale,setbacks
P and buffers. 4 5 4 5 5 4 1 5 3 5 4 4 1 5 4.1 0.8
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I.Promote community gardens in residential areas to
enhance community character.
P 3 5 2 5 3 2 1 1 3 2 2 2 1 5 2.6 1.0
Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible
land uses and adverse impacts associated with
P transportation corridors. 4 3 2 4 3 5 3 4 4 4 5 2 5 3.7 0.7
Improve pedestrian and bicycle connections and
circulation serving residential neighborhoods.
P 1 1 3 4 4 4 2 1 3 1 5 3 1 5 2.7 1.2
Transform commercial,industrial,and mixed-use areas
into vital,attractive,accessible districts that enhance
G community character and create economic vitality. 1 5 5 5 4 4 1 1 5 3 5 4 1 5 3.6 1.4
Ensure that land use plans,regulations,review
processes and infrastructure improvements support
G economic growth and vitality. 5 5 4 5 3 4 5 5 5 3 4 4 3 5 4.3 0.7
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Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
Expand allowable uses and development types on
commercial,industrial and mixed-use land.
2 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 2 4 3 2 5 4.1 0.9
Z
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wEncourage freight intensive operations to locate along
J
Lu designated truck routes and intermodal terminals.
w 3 4 5 3 5 1 1 5 3 3 4 1 5 3.4 1.1
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ZDiscourage incompatible land uses and residential
Jdensities along rail corridors.
P 5 1 4 3 3 4 1 3 5 4 4 4 1 5 3.4 1.0
Support the remediation of environmentally
contaminated sites to return the land to productive
P commercial and industrial use. 4 5 5 5 5 5 1 5 3 5 3 1 5 4.2 1.0
Discourage the conversion of designated industrial lands
to other uses.
P 5 1 1 3 4 1 1 1 5 3 4 3 1 5 2.7 1.4
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Plan capital facility expenditures to facilitate the
development of lands designated for industrial uses.
P 5 5 2 5 4 3 5 3 5 2 4 3 2 5 3.8 1.0
Incentivize residential mixed-use development.
P 4 4 5 4 4 1 1 5 2 2 2 1 5 3.1 1.4
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111.Promote a variety of housing types.
P 5 5 4 5 4 4 5 3 5 4 5 2 2 5 4.3 0.8
Encourage development in commercial and mixed-use
zones by reducing parking requirements.
P 4 5 4 3 3 5 5 5 5 1 4 2 1 5 3.8 1.1
Use development agreements as a tool to address
potentially large impacts.
P 3 4 5 4 5 2 1 1 4 5 3 1 5 3.4 1.2
Maximize the density of development along major
transit corridors and near transit centers.
P 4 5 4 3 4 5 5 1 4 3 5 3 1 5 3.8 0.9
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Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
Incentivize residents and businesses to improve building
energy performance and/or incorporate onsite
P renewable energy. 1 1 4 5 3 5 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 5 2.3 1.3
Create an integrated open space network that defines
and enhances the built and natural environment.
P 4 1 3 5 4 3 1 1 2 1 4 1 1 5 2.5 1.3
Support opportunities for new development to
incorporate low impact development techniques.
P 1 1 4 2 5 3 1 1 4 1 3 1 1 5 2.3 1.3
'I Improve economic vitality and provide opportunities for
all residents.
5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 3 3 5 4.6 0.6
Support business and employment growth.
5 5 5 5 3 5 5 5 5 4 5 3 3 5 4.6 0.6
Create a city brand and image that supports economic
growth and leverages existing community,economic
and natural assets.
5 5 4 5 4 3 5 1 5 3 5 2 1 5 3.9 1.1
Balance economic development with community
development priorities and fiscal sustainability.
4 1 3 5 3 3 5 2 5 3 5 4 1 5 3.6 1.1
Collaborate with other economic development
organizations and the business community to grow a
strong and healthy regional economy.
5 1 4 5 4 2 2 5 3 5 4 1 5 3.6 1.2
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•Encourage new development that enhances the City's
image,neighborhoods and business districts.
1 1 4 4 3 4 1 1 5 4 5 4 1 5 3.1 1.4
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Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
Identify and encourage business and employment
growth in new and innovative industries and
occupations.
5 4 4 3 3 1 3 5 4 4 3 1 5 3.5 0.9
Encourage businesses that are sustainable providers of
jobs and grow local markets.
P 3 5 4 4 4 5 1 5 5 3 3 4 1 5 3.8 0.9
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Promote key retail,office and industrial opportunity
sites,as identified in the City's economic development
studies and other planning documents.
P 4 5 4 4 4 5 1 1 5 2 3 4 1 5 3.5 1.2
Promote Spokane Valley as a great place to work,visit
and do business.
5 5 5 5 4 5 5 3 5 4 3 4 3 5 4.4 0.7
Promote development/redevelopment of vacant and
underutilized properties,particularly those with
potential to serve as a catalyst for economic
development. 4 5 5 5 4 5 1 5 5 4 3 4 1 5 4.2 0.8
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2
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w Develop and maintain an infrastructure system that
W
supports Spokane Valley's economic development
I— priorities.
Z 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 1 5 4 4 4 1 5 4.3 0.9
W
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Encourage the creation and retention of home-based
W
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businesses that are consistent with neighborhood
C character.
L.) 5 5 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 4 5 3 3 5 4.4 0.7
2
0
Z
0 Leverage federal,state,and regional economic
wdevelopment resources and programs for city economic
development purposes.
P 2 5 4 5 4 5 1 1 3 3 5 4 1 5 3.5 1.3
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Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
Leverage community assets(e.g.trails,natural amenities
and facilities)to grow the local economy.
P 4 5 2 5 4 5 5 5 5 3 5 3 2 5 4.3 0.9
Collaborate with businesses,organizations,and the
community to organize and promote events and
festivals that attract visitors throughout the region.
P 4 5 3 5 5 3 5 5 5 4 5 3 3 5 4.3 0.8
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Pursue opportunities for creating public-private
partnerships that will advance the City's economic
development goals.
P 4 5 5 4 5 5 3 5 3 5 3 3 5 4.3 0.8
Develop and maintain a strong labor force that is
globally competitive and responds to the changing
needs of the workplace.
G 5 3 5 2 3 1 5 4 5 4 1 5 3.7 1.2
iiMaintain a positive business climate that strives for
flexibility,predictability and clear direction.
G 5 5 4 5 3 4 5 5 5 4 5 4 3 5 4.5 0.6
Use technology solutions to improve assistance to
businesses.
P 3 5 5 5 2 4 3 5 4 5 3 2 5 4.0 0.9
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Coordinate with local educational institutions to
develop educational and training programs that meet
the needs of businesses.
P 5 5 3 5 4 5 5 3 5 4 3 4 3 5 4.3 0.8
Coordinate with local educational institutions to
develop educational and training programs that meet
the needs of businesses.
P 5 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 3 3 5 4.6 0.6
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Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
Engage local businesses to understand their needs and
leverage their strengths and assets.
4 5 4 1 2 5 1 5 5 5 5 4 1 5 3.8 1.3
Provide a positive,accessible and customer-oriented
atmosphere to those seeking municipal services.
5 5 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 5 4.5 0.7
Ensure that the transportation system is designed to
preserve and enhance community character.
4 5 2 5 4 5 5 5 3 4 4 4 2 5 4.2 0.7
Consistent with the State's"Target Zero"safety
campaign,strive to reduce the number of serious
injury/fatality collisions to zero by 2030.
4 5 3 5 3 5 5 1 3 1 4 4 1 5 3.6 1.2
Consider neighborhood traffic and livability conditions
and address potential adverse impacts of public and
private projects during the planning,designing,
permitting and construction phases. 4 5 4 3 4 5 5 3 4 3 4 4 3 5 4.0 0.5
Consider aesthetics,beautification and safety in
designing and locating transportation facilities.
1 1 2 3 4 3 5 1 4 4 4 2 1 5 2.8 1.2
Promote landscaping and beautification along all
streets.
3 1 1 4 4 3 5 1 3 3 4 2 1 5 2.8 1.1
Restrict high-speed traffic from residential
neighborhoods and utilize traffic calming strategies to
reduce vehicular speeds where appropriate.
2 5 5 4 5 5 5 3 3 1 2 3 1 5 3.6 1.3
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CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
Where possible,street plans and designs shall provide
for connectivity between residential neighborhoods and
collectors/arterials.
2 5 4 3 4 4 5 3 4 3 5 3 2 5 3.8 0.8
Develop connected transportation/circulation plans for
areas experiencing new development to facilitate trips
by walking and biking.
1 5 4 3 4 5 1 3 2 1 5 3 1 5 3.1 1.3
Increase multimodal connectivity through public
improvements,development incentives and supportive
regulations.
2 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 2 3 4 2 1 4 2.2 0.9
Provide current and easily accessible information about
the bicycle and pedestrian networks,programs and
facilities.
1 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 5 2 1 5 1.8 0.8
Coordinate with regional jurisdictions,area schools,and
health providers on transportation safety education.
3 3 3 1 4 5 1 5 5 3 2 2 1 5 3.1 1.1
Leverage community assets(e.g.trails,natural amenities
and facilities)to grow the local economy.
4 5 3 4 3 5 1 2 5 4 4 3 1 5 3.6 1.0
Maintain quality street,sidewalk and shared use path
surfaces that provide a safe environment for all users.
3 5 4 5 4 5 1 5 5 3 5 3 1 5 4.0 1.0
Provide a connected multimodal network that supports
the City's planned land use pattern and promotes
economic vitality.
1 1 3 5 4 2 1 1 3 3 5 2 1 5 2.6 1.3
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SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
Provide for safe and efficient freight mobility.
4 5 3 5 4 3 5 5 5 4 5 3 3 5 4.3 0.8
Develop a city-wide trail system that provides improved
access and linkages between Spokane Valley's
commercial/industrial/mixed-use areas,Appleway Trail,
Centennial Trail,residential neighborhoods and 1 3 3 5 4 4 5 1 4 1 5 2 1 5 3.2 1.3
community amenities.
Allow narrower public street sections that are
economically viable for infill development,meet
transportation,emergency access and pedestrian needs
while reducing stormwater impacts. 4 1 3 3 5 5 2 3 2 3 1 1 5 2.9 1.0
Designate appropriate freight corridors to ensure that
streets/intersections are designed to safely
accommodate trucks and other modes.
4 3 5 4 5 5 1 4 3 4 3 1 5 3.7 0.9
In major commercial/industrial areas,provide
redundant truck routes to minimize the effects of
congestion and provide alternate routes.
3 5 4 5 2 4 5 2 5 4 5 3 2 5 3.9 0.9
Provide a broad range of housing opportunities to meet
the needs of all members of the community.
5 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 4 5 4.7 0.4
Enable a supply of affordable housing for all income
levels.
5 5 3 3 2 5 5 1 5 2 5 3 1 5 3.7 1.3
Establish building rehabilitation and preservation
programs and incentives to conserve and upgrade
existing residential properties and buildings.
2 1 4 1 2 5 1 3 3 3 5 3 1 5 2.8 1.1
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SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
Balance the cost of constructing housing with
regulations to improve housing quality and design.
1 1 3 1 2 5 1 5 3 3 5 3 1 5 2.8 1.3
Integrate new development that complements existing
neighborhoods,and provides effective transitions
between different uses and intensities.
3 3 4 4 5 4 1 5 4 3 5 3 1 5 3.7 0.9
Expand housing choices in all neighborhoods by
encouraging new and innovative housing types including
small units,accessory dwelling units,pre-fabricated
homes,co-housing,cottage housing. 5 5 4 2 1 5 5 1 2 4 3 1 1 5 3.2 1.5
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Pursue incentives and mechanisms to encourage
affordable housing units,such as the multifamily tax
exemption(MFTE)program,density bonuses,expedited
permitting and reduced parking requirements. 4 3 3 2 2 4 1 1 2 1 4 1 1 4 2.3 1.1
Evaluate surplus city land for use for affordable housing.
3 3 4 2 2 4 1 1 3 3 1 2 1 4 2.4 0.9
Promote safe,healthy and attractive housing that
provides convenient access to jobs and to goods and
services that meet daily needs.
4 3 3 2 5 1 1 5 4 5 3 1 5 3.3 1.2
Consider land use incentives(e.g.density bonuses,lot
Isize reductions,height bonuses,fee waivers,accelerated
permitting,parking requirement reductions)in
appropriate locations to facilitate the development of 4 1 4 3 2 5 1 1 5 2 2 2 1 5 2.7 1.3
new housing.
Promote homeownership by establishing development
regulations that allow for different housing types.
4 5 4 3 4 5 1 3 2 3 3 3 1 5 3.3 0.9
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SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
0 Recognize the important role housing plays in social
services and coordinate with human service providers
assisting individuals and families.
5 3 4 3 2 5 1 3 3 3 2 3 1 5 3.1 0.8
Develop and maintain a diverse and accessible park,
recreation,trail and open space system that enhances
community character.
3 4 4 4 5 5 2 5 3 5 4 2 5 4.0 0.7
Promote the expansion of art within the community.
5 2 4 4 3 5 1 5 1 5 1 1 5 3.3 1.5
Support development of facilities for performing arts
and community events.
3 3 2 4 4 3 5 1 5 2 4 2 1 5 3.2 1.0
Acquire land for the development of parks or the
preservation of open space within the City's boundaries
and adjacent UGAs.
4 5 3 4 4 4 5 1 4 3 5 2 1 5 3.7 0.9
Using the Parks and Recreation Master Plan,periodically
assess recreational facilities to identify potential gaps
and improvements.
3 5 3 4 2 4 5 3 5 3 5 3 2 5 3.8 0.9
Implement innovative strategies for park maintenance,
park safety,and park accessibility to reduce operating
costs.
4 5 4 4 4 5 5 3 5 3 5 3 3 5 4.2 0.7
Parks shall be designed and located to provide ease of
access for pedestrians,bicycles,autos and public transit.
4 5 4 4 4 5 5 3 5 3 5 3 3 5 4.2 0.7
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SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
Seek grants,private land donations,and other funding
sources for land acquisition and recreational facilities
development.
4 5 3 4 4 5 5 3 5 3 4 2 2 5 3.9 0.8
Identify and protect regional open space lands,natural
areas and corridors of environmental,recreational and
aesthetic significance to form a functionally and
physically connected system that supports recreational 3 3 3 4 4 4 1 1 5 3 3 3 1 5 3.1 0.8
uses.
Promote the incorporation of parks,open space,trails
and bikeways in new development.
3 1 4 5 4 4 1 1 4 2 5 3 1 5 3.1 1.3
Identify public art opportunities that highlight the
cultural and historical connections.
4 1 3 5 4 3 5 1 5 1 5 1 1 5 3.2 1.5
Promote a stronger sense of community character
through the use of art in public places.
4 2 2 5 4 3 5 1 5 1 5 1 1 5 3.2 1.5
Provide incentives for the use of art in private
development.
4 2 1 4 3 3 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 4 2.2 1.2
Develop design guidelines to promote common open
space,public art,and plazas in new development.
3 2 1 4 4 3 1 1 4 2 3 1 1 4 2.4 1.1
Partner with public and private entities to encourage,
sponsor and support a range of public activities and
special events within appropriate open spaces.
4 5 2 4 4 3 5 3 5 3 5 2 2 5 3.8 1.0
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SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
Identify opportunities to transform vacant land located
in neighborhoods into pocket parks.
4 5 2 5 5 4 5 1 5 4 5 3 1 5 4.0 1.0
Coordinate with special districts,other jurisdictions,and
the private sector to effectively provide facilities and
services. R
4 5 3 4 4 4 1 3 5 3 5 3 1 5 3.7 0.9
Provide public facilities and services necessary to
promote Spokane Valley's economic development goals
and community priorities.
3 5 3 4 4 4 2 3 5 3 5 4 2 5 3.8 0.8
Provide public facilities and services necessary to
promote Spokane Valley's economic development goals
and community priorities.
4 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 4 5 4.7 0.4
Pursue a diverse set of capital funding sources.
4 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 3 5 4 3 5 4.5 0.6
Seek a balance between the quality and cost of
providing public facilities and services.
5 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 4 5 4.7 0.4
Optimize the use of existing public facilities and
promote compact urban growth.
2 2 4 5 3 5 5 5 2 1 1 3 1 5 3.2 1.4
Coordinate the construction of public infrastructure
with private development to minimize costs.
3 2 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 3 3 2 5 3.8 1.2
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SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
Require adequate emergency vehicle road access and
water supply/pressure for new development within the
City.
3 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 4 3 5 4 3 5 4.3 0.8
Encourage property owners to take active steps toward
reducing fire risk,especially in forested areas.
1 1 3 5 4 3 1 1 4 4 5 4 1 5 3.0 1.3
Facilities and services shall meet minimum Level of
Service standards.
3 1 5 5 1 3 5 1 4 3 5 4 1 5 3.3 1.3
Maintain a comprehensive emergency management
plan that meets the needs of the City and coordinates
with regional emergency planning efforts.
1 5 5 5 4 4 5 1 5 3 5 4 1 5 3.9 1.1
Coordinate sewer planning with appropriate
jurisdictions.
3 5 2 5 4 4 5 5 5 4 5 4 2 5 4.3 0.8
Support continued planning for domestic water needs in
partnership with water purveyors,the Joint Aquifer
Board,Washington State Department of Health and the
Washington State Department of Ecology. 4 5 4 5 4 5 5 3 5 4 5 4 3 5 4.4 0.6
Encourage public and private efforts to conserve water
and to provide public education regarding the safe and
appropriate use of the waste treatment system.
3 1 4 1 4 3 1 2 4 3 4 3 1 4 2.8 1.0
Require new development to connect to public sewer
and water.
3 2 5 5 3 5 1 5 4 3 5 4 1 5 3.8 1.1
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SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
Encourage use of less water-intensive,native
vegetation.
3 1 4 3 4 5 1 1 4 1 4 2 1 5 2.8 1.3
Establish a City Hall recycling program,reduce waste at
City-sponsored events,and provide educational
information on the City website to present a positive
example of civic and environmental responsibility. 3 4 1 3 4 5 5 1 3 2 4 2 1 5 3.1 1.1
Provide links to reduction,re-use and recycling
information on the City web site.
4 4 3 3 4 5 1 2 4 2 5 3 1 5 3.3 1.0
Encourage the recycling of construction site waste.
4 4 3 3 2 5 1 3 4 3 5 3 1 5 3.3 0.9
Require stormwater management systems for new
development,including the multiple use of facilities,
such as integration of stormwater facilities with
recreation and/or open space areas,when possible. 3 3 4 5 4 4 1 3 4 2 5 3 1 5 3.4 0.9
Consider the adequacy of school facilities when
reviewing new residential development.
3 4 5 5 5 3 5 5 3 3 5 4 3 5 4.2 0.8
The City shall coordinate with school districts in their
planning processes.
4 3 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 3 3 5 4.3 0.7
Coordinate with school districts to use school facilities
as community centers where appropriate.
4 3 4 5 4 5 5 3 5 4 5 3 3 5 4.2 0.7
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SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
For all projects and programs,the City shall evaluate a
variety of capital funding sources including,but not
limited to,grants,local improvement district developer
impact fees. 4 5 4 5 4 5 5 3 5 3 5 3 3 5 4.3 0.8
Plan and coordinate the location of public facilities and
utilities in the potential annexation areas.
4 5 3 5 3 5 5 5 5 3 5 4 3 5 4.3 0.8
Coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions in developing
capital improvement programs.
1 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 3 1 5 4.2 1.0
Work with the Spokane County Library District to
provide efficient and cost effective library services.
2 3 4 4 4 5 5 3 5 4 5 2 2 5 3.8 0.9
Collaborate with all Spokane County jurisdictions in
determining the best locations for public and private
essential public facilities.
4 3 3 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 3 3 5 4.3 0.8
Anticipate infrastructure systems and prioritize public
investments necessary to support catalytic economic
development and redevelopment projects.
3 3 3 5 5 3 1 3 5 4 5 2 1 5 3.5 1.1
Coordinate with utility providers to balance cost-
effectiveness with environmental protection,aesthetic
impact,public safety,and public health.
3 4 4 5 5 5 3 5 4.3 0.7
Promote compatible incorporation of utilities,
greenbelts,and open space within common corridors.
1 1 4 5 4 4 1 5 3 3 5 3 1 5 3.3 1.3
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SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
Promote the co-location of new utility transmission,
distribution and communication facilities when
consistent with industry practices,Department of
Transportation requirements,and building and electrical 1 4 5 4 3 1 5 3 3 5 3 1 5 3.4 1.1
codes.
Promote the development of city-wide communication
networks using the most advanced technology available.
2 3 4 5 5 5 1 3 5 4 4 2 1 5 3.6 1.2
Promote the undergrounding of utility distribution lines
in new development.
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Prevent obstructions to regional utility corridors.
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4 3 4 5 4 5 1 5 5 4 5 3 1 5 4.0 0.8
Require the placement of cellular facilities,substations
and antennas in a manner that minimizes adverse
impacts on adjacent land uses and utilizes existing
structures. 4 4 5 5 3 5 1 3 5 4 4 3 1 5 3.8 0.9
Coordinate with utility providers to ensure that sizing,
locating and phasing of utility systems are appropriate
for planned growth.
3 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 3 3 5 4.3 0.8
Participate in regular updates of the Regional Utility
Corridor Plan.
1 4 4 5 4 5 5 5 4 4 5 3 1 5 4.1 0.8
Encourage the construction and maintenance of utility,
communications and technology infrastructure that will
help attract business and industry.
4 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 5 4.4 0.6
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SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
Goals and Policies Feedback Summary
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LAND USE ELEMENT 3.4 3.5 3.6 4.4 3.8 3.8 2.8 2.3 4.1 2.8 4.1 3.1 3.5 0.5
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT 4.2 4.5 3.9 4.7 3.7 4.2 3.7 3.3 4.9 3.7 4.5 3.5 0.4
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 2.7 3.6 3.0 3.8 3.6 4.0 3.5 2.4 3.6 2.7 4.2 2.7 0.5
HOUSING ELEMENT 3.8 3.2 3.7 2.7 2.5 4.8 2.0 2.5 3.5 2.9 3.8 2.6 3.1 0.6
PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 3.7 3.5 2.7 4.3 3.9 3.8 4.0 1.7 4.8 2.4 4.4 2.2 3.4 0.8
CAPITAL FACILITIES ELEMENT 3.2 3.5 3.7 4.5 3.9 4.5 3.7 3.4 4.4 3.1 4.7 3.3 3.8 0.5
UTILITIES ELEMENT 2.9 3.3 4.0 5.0 4.1 4.6 3.0 4.6 4.5 3.8 4.7 2.9 3.9 0.6
3.4 3.7 3.5 4.2 3.7 4.2 3.3 2.8 4.3 3.0 4.4 3.0
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Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Update
City Council and Planning Commission Workshop
Land Use Scenario Feedback Summary
PROPOSAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 MIN MAX MEAN AVG.DEV.
Industrial Improvement District 5 4 4 2 4 5 4 5 1 1 1 1 1 5 3.08 1.57
Waterfront District 4 5 4 1 5 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 5 2.92 1.60
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City Hall District 5 5 4 3 5 5 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 5 3.42 1.68
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4 Auto Row District 4 2 2 3 4 5 2 5 1 1 1 1 1 5 2.58 1.35
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Medical District 4 5 5 4 3 5 3 5 1 1 1 1 1 5 3.17 1.50
Stadium District 3 3 5 2 4 5 2 5 1 1 1 1 1 5 2.75 1.42
Change CMU Along Trent 5 5 5 5 3 5 4 5 4 5 3 5 4.60 0.56
Consolidate 0 and GO 4 5 5 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 4.73 0.40
Open Spaces-Appleway Trail 5 4 3 4 4 5 3 5 5 3 5 1 1 5 3.92 0.94
Change Office to Mixed-Use 5 5 4 1 3 4 4 5 4 5 1 1 5 3.73 1.12
Change MUC Along Trent 5 5 4 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 4 5 4.80 0.32
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Convert some MDR to LDR 1 2 1 4 5 2 3 3 3 5 5 1 5 3.09 1.21
Convert some MDR to HDR 3 3 2 5 4 5 2 4 1 5 5 1 5 3.55 1.22
Retain and Revise MDR 5 5 5 5 3 1 3 5 5 3 1 5 4.00 1.20
Consolidate R-3 and R-4 lim 4 2 1 4 4 1 2 5 3 4 5 1 5 3.18 1.26
Expand existing NC Designation 3 5 3 4 3 4 5 5 2 5 5 2 5 4.00 0.91
Designate new NC area Ai 5 4 4 2 4 5 5 1 5 5 1 5 4.00 0.91
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