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2009, 04-14 Regular Meeting MinutesMayor Munson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the 157th meeting. Attendance: Rich Munson, Mayor Dick Denenny, Deputy Mayor Rose Dempsey, Councilmember Bill Gothmann, Councilmember Gary Schimmels, Councilmember Steve Taylor, Councilmember Diana Wilhite, Councilmember MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2009 City Staff Dave Mercier, City Manager Mike Jackson, Deputy City Manager Mike Connelly, City Attorney Ken Thompson, Finance Director Neil Kersten, Public Works Director Kathy McClung, Community Development Dir. Mike Stone, Parks & Recreation Director Greg McCormick, Planning Manager Mike Basinger, Senior Planner Karen Kendall, Associate Planner Christina Janssen, Assistant Planner Marty Palaniuk, Planning Technician John Whitehead, Human Resources Manager Carolbelle Branch, Public Information Officer Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk INVOCATION: Pastor John Vanderwalker of Community Christ Church gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Members of Girl Scout Daisy Troop #3679 led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Councilmember Taylor, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the amended agenda. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: n/a COMMITTEE, BOARD, LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS: Councilmember Schimmels: reported that about three weeks ago he attended a Grand Opening for Meals on Wheels at North Crestline; attended a Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting as well as the liaison board meeting last week. Councilmember Wilhite: reported that she attended the SRTC (Spokane Regional Transportation Commission) meeting and met with members of that staff; attended an Association of Industries breakfast; a meeting of the Kootenai transportation group; an open house at Pine Ridge for their new Alzheimer's facility; attended the Spokane Valley Chamber's luncheon to hear our Mayor speak; also attended the Walt Worthy open house for that new building; attended the Greater Spokane, Inc. Armed Forces luncheon earlier today where awards were given to members of the military for their participation in community affairs; and attended the Liberty Lake open house. Councilmember Taylor: mentioned he also attended the opening of the Walt Worthy building. Deputy Mayor Denenny, and Councilmembers Gothmann and Dempsey had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Munson reported that last week he gave the State of the City Report at the Chamber luncheon; met with Mayor Verner to discuss common issues; attended a meeting here dealing Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 1 of 14 Approved by Council: 05 -12 -09 with wastewater treatment plant issues and mentioned the County's draft interlocal agreement that staff is reviewing and which Council will review later; attended the open house for the Walt Worthy building; attended a breakfast with Commissioner Richard; met with some Intermountain Bank representatives, several of whom attended an open house at CenterPlace about a month ago, and they expressed their desire to get involved with some community projects, and Mayor Munson said he mentioned SARP as a possibility for them to help developers look at the plan; and he attended a three -day course for emergency management training. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Munson invited general public comments. Ian Robertson, 1716 S Rotchford Drive: said he wanted to give a report from the Panhandling Committee and discuss a clean air proposal using federal grants to help fund infrastructure improvements without increasing local taxes. Regarding panhandling, Mr. Robertson said that Council appointed a committee last year to investigate what could be done about the growing panhandling problem, and said when Council is ready, that Committee would like to give a presentation to Council; the committee has three recommendations such as safety and security issues which would require local ordinance changes, said that about 20% of panhandlers need genuine help in dealing with drug problems and /or mental illness, and he said the Committee will recommend that police and others may refer those people to existing social service agencies, and that the Committee will recommend authorizing a PAC (panhandling action committee) to educate the public about the problem; and Mr. Robertson volunteer to lead such a group if that is Council's desire. Mr. Robertson said he was informed by one panhandler that he made between $60 and $80 every two hours, and the panhandlers himself told Mr. Robertson that there is something wrong when a panhandlers outside Wal -Mart can make more money in one day then an employee of Wal- Mart. Regarding turning trash into cash, Mr. Robertson said he distributed a copy of a letter previously given to Mayor Munson regarding Community Minded Enterprises, of which Mr. Robertson is a member, wrote a $4.1 million grant application for F.B. ScoSolutions (a Spokane Valley company) to the Department of Energy to build an Advanced Anaerobic Digester System and a Methanol Reactor somewhere in Washington State; and said if this is built adjacent to the Waste -to- Energy plant by the Spokane airport, and if our City, Spokane City and Spokane County designate the new federal energy block grants of $3.5 million, this facility could be built without local or state tax money; and he explained it would provide clean energy that could provide a source of income for Spokane Valley and its neighbors for years to come; and would save millions of dollars by not hauling over 66,000 tons of waste every year to the Regional Landfill in Klickitat County. Mr. Robertson said he is available to make a presentation to Council later on this issue as well. Chuck Trimborn, Pastor of Glad Tidings Church, , located at 4224 East 4 Street in Spokane: he said the church owns some property kitty- corner from the church which is in Spokane Valley; he said about a year ago, church members decided to sell two and one -half lots of that above - mentioned property, and as they prepared to sell, they discovered the zoning had been changed so that they could not sell the lots as residential lots; that they spoke to our staff and were told that the zoning was going to change back to what it had been previously, and therefore the Church members decided to wait until that zoning was reverted back to residential; he said it is important that the Church can sell those lots as the Church needs the finances and does not need the lots. Harry Sladich, President of the Spokane Regional Convention and Visitor's Bureau: explained that he was asked to come by Liz Beck to discuss or answer questions regarding the TPA (Tourism Promotion Area); and regarding CenterPlace, he said that they have worked with Director Mike Stone and his staff, and Mr. Sladich said that individual hotels in Spokane Valley feel they don't have a tool to market CenterPlace; and Mr. Sladich referred to several handouts he had distributed concerning hotels and CenterPlace; and said the desire with these marketing materials is to give each hotel in Spokane Valley an independent piece to have them market their hotel on one side of the sheet, and CenterPlace on the other; and Mr. Sladich said there were some hoteliers who chose not to participate; that the Bureau has its own Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 2 of 14 Approved by Council: 05 -12 -09 marketing materials for CenterPlace; but this is just another piece paid for by the CVB (Convention and Visitor's Bureau) to give each individual hotel so they can sell not only their establishment, but CenterPlace as well; which appeared to be the "missing link" when they found that some of the hotels were frustrated and felt that perhaps the Center or the Bureau wasn't recommending them, and this is a tool to give them the power to do that; and he mentioned the next step is a meeting scheduled at CenterPlace with the hotels, the CVB, and Director Stone, to discuss how to execute this program. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Amendment #2, 2009 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) — Steve Worley Mayor Munson opened the public hearing at 6:21 p.m. and invited Mr. Kersten to explain the proposal. Public Works Director Kersten explained that this is the second amendment to the 2009 TIP and includes minor changes as they previously omitted the Sprague ADA Improvement projects which need to be part of the plan in order to use REET funds; and he explained that the project would upgrade sidewalks from University to Sullivan; and that staff also recommends proceeding with the design of the Bowdish Road, 32 to 8 Project and the Evergreen/32n 16 to 232 Evergreen to SR 27 Project as well. Mr. Kersten said the 2009 budget has sufficient funds to accommodate the projects associated with this amendment. Mayor Munson added that the $7 million would be offset by $28,241,000 from other sources, adding that it is good to have those dollars funneled back to Spokane Valley. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no comments were offered and Mayor Munson closed the public hearing at 6:23 p.m. 2. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. A Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. a. Claim Vouchers, Voucher # 16902 through # 17059; 3309014 and 401090010: $2,946,100.58 b. Payroll for pay period ending March 31, 2009: $363,973.16 c. Approval of Interlocal Agreement with State of Washington Department of Licensing d. Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2009 e. Approval of Council Study Session Minutes of March 31, 2009 It was moved by Councilmember Taylor, seconded, and unanimously agreed to approve the consent agenda. NEW BUSINESS: 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 09 -005 Airport Overlay — Karen Kendall After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Gothmann and seconded to adopt Ordinance 09 -005 with Option 2 WSDOT. Assistant Planner Kendall went over her PowerPoint presentation explaining the proposed ordinance and the various options; followed by Council comment concerning the process for comprehensive plan changes or zoning code amendments. Mayor Munson invited public comment. Tanya Chestnut, and Steve Blanford, 3204 East Rivercrest, Post Falls, Idaho: Ms. Chestnut explained that they own property located at 7524 Buckeye, and as previously explained, have a sewer and water hookup with a house on one side and the water and sewer already in; that they were told they couldn't build on it; that they would like to be able to build there, that noise is not an issue, but if they can't build they would have a $50,000 lot and not be able to do anything with it; and she encouraged Council to make a decision tonight as the cost of lumber continues to rise. Neil Sealock, Director of Spokane Airport and Felts Field: he said he speaks on behalf of the Board: that they take seriously their public responsibility to make recommendations and to safeguard those essential public facilities; that Felts Field operates on federal dollars; that there are commercial and public services which they must protect for existing and future uses; that he realizes the challenges the local government has to preclude incapability use around the airports, and he asked that use be compatible with the development around the airport. Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 3 of 14 Approved by Council: 05 -12 -09 Carter Timmerman, WSDOT Aviation Division; 3704 172 " Street, Arlington, WA; said that he wanted to clarify WSDOT's proposal as mentioned previously; he referred to his handouts showing various airport runways such as Anacortes and Evergreen, along with the traffic pattern for Felts Field and his map showing his proposal of division of zone 6 along Utah street and East Rutter; he said there are 182 sewers which abut south of Utah and there is significant more developable land south of Utah, and said their proposal will allow more development and better use of infrastructure and will minimize impacts on the airport and protect the airport; and that they want a proposal which will reduce future conflict. John Townsley, 607 West Montgomery Ave Spokane: explained that he represents the Washington Pilots Association Board of Directors, and said he appreciates the challenging task before Council; that he supports the comments made by Director Sealock regarding the importance of Felts Field and in terms of the value the airport brings to the community; that it is clearly not just used by smaller aircraft; and he supports Mr. Timmerman's analysis and said he believes Mr. Timmerman and the Aviation Division presented Council with opportunities to protect the airport and address the need for continued development within Spokane Valley; but said he has concerns with the criteria as written; he said the first criteria is clear; but he said the other two criteria have the potential to allow the area to grow significantly more then the first criteria; and he suggested the better alternative is to avoid bringing additional residential dwellings into the area and asked that Council consider striking the second criteria from the three criteria presented in the proposed ordinance. Dwight Hume, 9101 N Mountain View Lane, Spokane: said he has been attending the meetings with Council and the Planning Commission; said he was unaware of the introduction of this new subject of option 2 until he read it on the web this afternoon, and said he was told otherwise by staff that option 4 was what was being proposed; he said this zone 6 is a noise zone and not a crash zone; he said they developed and offered and there is incorporated into the suggested motion, that there is a declaration on the face of the short plat or plat warning the buyer of moving into a noisy area; and said more significantly, this is a situation which is all infill, and these are homes that will be built with today's construction standards and will be quieter than the homes currently in the area; he said the airport officials are saying this is a crash zone and therefore is a safety problem; and he said there is no difference between the houses north and south of Rutter; the infill and the precaution of putting the statement on the plat will give a better and quieter home then otherwise; and he said there is no distinction and Council would be discriminating between the two with no factual basis other than a statement from the airport board that they really are worried about Felts Field closing; but Mr. Hume said this is not going to close down and more importantly, there is a water district which has begged for a change so the hookups and expense can be recovered in revenues; and he emphasized his desire to keep this in its entirety and to keep the lot owners on both sides of Rudder and Utah with the rights and privileges of the same; and go with the original proposal which is option A. Mike King, commercial realtor, business address 9300 E Sprague Avenue: said he is representing Life River Fellowship Church, located at 2819 N Park Road; and located adjacent to Victory Faith Fellowship Church and Orchard elementary School; he said the Church would like to include a Community Facilities Zone which would allow the churches and the school to continue to be in compliance with zoning and allow them building permits for alternations and improvements; he said to his knowledge, neither church is planning an expansion, but this would simply allow them that option; he said by including the community facilities zone as it currently is, it will allow the churches to sell their property or use it or recoup their investment if they decide they need to move; he said that both churches are aware of the airport overlay and have been to the zoning hearings; both the Pastors would be willing to sign papers stating they are aware of the Felts Field airport traffic and the noise issue; and not to hinder airport operations of Felts Field in the future; and said they need the community facilities zone reinstated as it is now, into the new ordinance to protect the future of their properties. Mayor Munson said he would like staff to get back to council on this issue, and said he is not sure that zoning change is part of the ordinance Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 4 of 14 Approved by Council: 05-12 -09 under discussion now; and Mr. Connelly concurred it would be an additional zone change for further consideration, and could be a comprehensive plan change as well. Mayor Munson asked Mr. King to coordinate this issue with staff. Nancy Holmes, 5412 N St. James Place, Spokane: said she represents the Spokane Airport Tennant Association; and she reminded council she spoke the last time about their desire to reach a compromise on this issue; said the association appreciates the efforts of WSDOT and Spokane International Airport (SIA); and they care about the viability of Felts Field; and understands the situation of those trying to develop property in connection with this; she said the Association had a meeting and they are willing to support any of these options brought forward tonight as they believe in the best interest of all parties. Neal Sealock, Airport Director: said in reference to the comments regarding "crash zones" that that is an antidotal term not a term of art; there are runway protection zones, traffic patterns, and zones of use; and said the challenge with the option to the north with parcels to the north, is that it is in the traffic pattern area; so the point is it is not simply a noise issue but is indeed an operational issue for the operation of the airport and not for the single runway, but for all landing services at Felts Fields, and said he was fortunate to have grass, unimproved, asphalt as well as water at a single location, therefore making them unique; and said that all of the processes and procedures offered refer to all those issues. Sharon Panther, 8004 East Glass: said she has been dealing with this since 2007; that 8004 E Glass is an acre of land; that they purchased the land in the 1990's and the County told them they could not subdivide until sewers were in; that sewers came in in 2005 and she contacted staff about how to go about this; that they put in multiple stubs for water, sewer, gas and power; and said none of the plans would allow her to do what they had intended for that property; she said she met with one of the City's planners in 2007, she said she does not understand where this came from, that no one published it but the previous mayor and councilmembers just did it; that she checked with other organizations such as DOT and she was told that this plan was adopted out of order; it was put into place long before the Comprehensive Plan was formulated; and said there is no one in Orchard Avenue who could shut down the airport even if they wanted to; that she has lived there 45 years; when this was put into action in 2006 the initial committee did not check with the airport, or the DOT and she said this was not mandated; and she asked where is option 4; she said that was going to be her retirement and now it will sit there and will have no resale if one is not allowed to build on it; the house is 70 years old; and said if council decides to go south of the railroad tracks, what would it hurt to go north. Raymond Gunning, 6215 Thierman, and the two properties of concern are 3615 N Eli and 77189 E Glass; that he bought the properties in 2005 and talked to everyone to get the sewer and water hooked up; he has two separate residences; the houses are there which he bought as rentals; he submitted his packet and was told he could not proceed as the airport overlay was adopted; he said now, four years later, he's had the property sold three different times and lost money on it; and is back here talking about new, proposed issues; that he attended the meeting in December where they thought option 4 was going to work to take care of all the different people involved in his position who have sewer and water stubs and want to build their own places; and said he appreciates the time Council has put into this and hopes this can be worked out; and said with the Utah Rutter idea, he is in zone 6 so if the adoption is for the north of Utah, his property is out and he'll be stuck with two houses on one parcel with no value; that he paid his fees and is now being told he can't do anything because of the different options still being proposed. Josh Nerrren 8204 East Jackson: said he's south of Utah and in the same situation as others here; he bought his house about eight years ago, he bought it as an investment as it had a separate piece which they believed could be subdivided; he was told he could wait until the sewer was in; the sewer was put in, they came back down and was told he couldn't do it; and he said that there was no public announcement Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 5 of 14 Approved by Council: 05 -12 -09 that he was aware of or a meeting to discuss this, that it was just adopted; he said he's down by Trent and can't imagine why that would be affecting the airport. City Clerk Bainbridge read a letter from Edie Streicher, Government Affairs Director on behalf of the over 1,100 members of the Spokane Home Builders Association, which letter stated their support of the ordinance as presented as they believe it is a good compromise to previous options; and that notice posted on new plats as required by this ordinance will be sufficient notice to new home buyers of the possibility of increased aircraft noise. Mayor Munson invited further comments; no other comments were offered. Mayor Munson remarked that option 4 is now option 1. With Mayor Munson's consent, Dwight Hume commented again and said the letter from the Home Builders was in support of a motion but of a motion that was originally coming forward through the council, not option 2 but option 1. Mayor Munson said Council is aware of that. Council discussion pursued with remarks by Councilmember Gothmann about trying to manage a valuable facility while accommodating homeowners and their rights to develop their property; he distributed a sheet of facts regarding Felts Field, and said he got most of this information off the Internet of Spokane International Airport, and he explained about the operations and the flights associated with the airport; he said there are four runways and not two, and he referenced the information from Mr. Woodward (Public Relations Marketing Director for SIA), Airport Layout Plan map, and handout on Felts Field showing information for prefight purposes and the length of the four runways; and added that there is also a water runway 6,000 ft long x 100 ft wide; and between the two major runways is a grass strip so people can learn to fly on unpaved strips. Regarding the WSDOT proposal, Councilmember Gothmann explained that there was a study he did showing scatter diagrams from runways in California, superimposed on this facility to demonstrate the rate of accidents in each zone; and he said he re -ran that information based on Mr. Timmerman's proposal and in zone 6a, the accident rate is 2.7 times the zone in 6b, and further explained that if you are within the 3,000 foot -zone, the accident rate is 2.7 times what it is between the 3,000- 6,000; and that 6a is eighteen times what it is when you are a mile out from the runway; so Mr. Timmerman's proposal makes sense because it is based on sound fundamental statistics of aircraft accidents: there are more accidents closer to the runway then further away from the runway. Councilmember Gothmann said the subject of noise is also addressed, and said if you are twice as far from the runway, the noise would be one -fourth as much, based upon the assumption that the noise occurs in the middle of the sphere. Councilmember Gothmann mentioned the proposal to extend the runway another 550 feet; which will mean large aircraft can be accommodated which will result in more noise; adding that the noise we have today might not be the noise of the future; and that we should be planning for the future noise; adding that Mr. Timmerman's proposal takes this into account; and said he supports the compromise to prohibit additional development north of Rutter; but feels the zoning needs to be changed north of Rutter, which is a separate issue to be taken up at a separate time as a comprehensive plan item. Councilmember Taylor said to support this option, we are operating off of two assumptions: one is that by building another 200 residences in this area within a noise zone, that this world bring on the demise of Felts Field; and second is the potential expansion of Felts Field, and said he feels input is needed from the community on whether bringing in larger aircraft is something that is compatible within an urban area so close to a significant number of residences; adding that we also need to protect the air facilities, and said that option 4 brought forward from staff adequately reaches a compromise to make sure property owners who have invested in potential new residences, can be made whole at the same time insuring we don't have unreasonable encroachment upon the airport; and said that we currently have the most restrictive airport zoning guidelines of anywhere in Spokane County; and more restrictive then most communities throughout Washington state; and said this compromise only within zone 6 is adequate to meet everyone's needs. Regarding the sewer stubs, Councilmember Taylor said the main issue why this zoning Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 6 of 14 Approved by Council: 05 -12 -09 was brought back to the Planning Commission was an effort to try to resolve this issue when the UDC (Uniform Development Code) was adopted and from the recommendation of someone outside staff and outside the organization, without knowing the history of what has gone on with the landowners in this area, for Council to automatically bring this forward as a viable option without doing a considerable amount of analysis is premature; and added that what Council is considering, is to place a tangible restriction upon people which will be a hardship, that water utilities will also have difficulty meeting its growth and revenue projections due to this restriction; and that this restriction is being put in place to mitigate a potential threat, which Councilmember Taylor said he feels is extremely small given the zoning in the area, and said he does not see Felts Field closing because of noise complaints. Deputy Mayor Denenny said then this was originally brought up, he was concerned about the area east of runway 2 -1 and that he had asked what was the information pertaining to the extension of Felts Field, and given the extension, that there is a compromise here tonight that addresses the concerns of the long -term long -range slow encroachment upon the airport; and said he wants to stop elements that may be there 20 years from now which start to "push the envelope" on that airport and make it so it isn't as viable as it is now; and given the information pertaining to the 500' extension, he asked Mr. Sealock the status of that extension and the background pertaining to it. Mr. Sealock explained that the plans for the extension are reflected on the Airport Layout Plan for Felts Field, there is no financing available for that at the present; it is not a "shovel- ready" project and would have to be fully funded and vetted and said they are not allowed to divert funds from other locations such as the International Airport to accommodate those changes; that those changes have been on the books for a long time. Deputy Mayor Denenny asked if that would be something to come before the citizens of the City of Spokane Valley, City of Spokane, and Spokane County to gain their input, and Mr. Sealock confirmed and explained that through the SEPA process, the public would have opportunities for comment. Councilmember Taylor mentioned that if we start bringing in a significant amount of jet traffic into Felts Field, then it will not matter whether this ordinance passes or not, but there will be more complaints from the existing residents; and we have a large amount of people living within Millwood and Spokane County, and Spokane and within Spokane Valley that surround this airport, and we don't hear complaints today; and rhetorically asked if 200 additional homes will be the "straw that breaks the camel's back;" and said he highly doubts that. Councilmember Dempsey said if you multiply the 200 homes by the people living in those homes, there could be an additional 500 people to put into a small area; and she added that she realizes the decision to be made tonight is an extremely difficult one. Councilmember Gothmann said if he were to ask who in this room has the most experience of keeping airports, the answer would be WSDOT; that it is WSDOT which has the experience of keeping airports and preventing them from going away; therefore Councilmember Gothmann said he would listen closely to what they say; that he also noticed in option 2, he totaled 81% of the parcels will be developed according to option 2 compared with 100% of the original 4; and if that 550' runway extension occurs, the aircraft would have to fly 35 feet lower at a slope of 3.5° then the present guide slopes, which gives more noise next to people's homes; and said that presently on the north side of the runway, the traffic pattern goes over Fancher Hill which rises significantly so it would end up that those planes would be only a few hundred feet below the traffic pattern, as Fancher Hill is 700' high and the traffic pattern is 1,000' and the homes are approximately 300' under them, and it is his understanding that there are noise complaints now. Mayor Munson remarked that future councils will always have the opportunity to change these regulations based on what is occurring at the time; and to try to guess what might occur in the future would be difficult; and said for the small percentage who will not benefit from this, it has a greater benefit on them then on the ones who will benefit, which is his concern; however, he said he will reluctantly vote for the motion as he feels it is the best compromise at the present; and it can be changed whenever the need is demonstrated; and said he hopes Council will ask at a future meeting to recommend a zoning Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 7 of 14 Approved by Council: 05 -12 -09 change to the Planning Commission; and he commended the public for providing input so that Council can take the action necessary. Councilmember Taylor said he would like to make an amendment to this, and said he believes there is a need to make those people whole who have the sewer and water stubs to their areas in the 6a zone; which is the least Council can do so as not to take away people's investment in that 6a zone; and re- stated the amendment is to allow the underlying land use designation for those lots that have had sewer or water stubbed in. Councilmember Wilhite asked if Councilmember Taylor would include in the amendment, that sewer and water was to have been established prior to 2 -28 -06 in order not to encourage people to rush out and get sewer and water in so they can develop the area, but those people who have already made the investment should be permitted. Councilmember Taylor said it would be as of today; with Councilmember Wilhite countering that the date was the date originally brought up by staff concerning when the sewer and water was hooked up. Attorney Connelly said to clarify, that it sounds that the proposed amendment is that exception A: the site had sewer and water stubs installed for future development prior to the adoption of the city of Spokane's initial airport hazard overlay regulations on 2- 28-06 be added as a criteria in the 6a area north of Utah Avenue and East of Rutter Avenue; which would be adding a way in which properties could be subdivided in that area which under option 2 is currently precluded. Councilmember Taylor confirmed that is his proposed amendment. Deputy Mayor Denenny seconded that amendment. Councilmember Gothmann said he thought the difference in what was proposed by the state and what's being proposed by Councilmember Taylor, seems to be proposing the same thing that was proposed two weeks ago. Councilmember Taylor said no as there are several criteria under the original 1. City Attorney Connelly said it only allows exception A and does not allow exception B or exception C. Councilmember Gothmann said he does not see the difference as the original proposal was to allow everyone who had a sewer stub to go ahead and develop it; and Councilmember Taylor said no that there were several criteria with "or" between those criteria; so one would not have to meet all the criteria, but only one. Councilmember Gothmann asked what would happen if that area were re -zoned for mixed use; could those sewer stubs not be used in mixed use for other uses than residential? Councilmember Taylor said the answer is, we don't know because we need to do a study for that particular area to see if mixed use would be compatible with a primarily residential zone. Councilmember Gothmann said he does not see the difference; under the motion presented by Mr. Timmerman, 184 parcels could be subdivided and 42 could not; and under the amended parcel, 184 parcels could be subdivided in 6b and 42 in 6a; and Councilmember Taylor said he does now know how many parcels have the stubs in 6a, and for him the issue is not numbers but of the investment already made. Councilmember Gothmann said from looking at the map, he counted about 51 so his estimate of 42 isn't too far off. Mayor Munson said it does not include the adjacent lots; and Mr. Connelly said the other criteria is the dependent relative subdivision; that the second criteria is adjacency, and the third criteria is an accessory dwelling unit; that it only includes sewer and water stubs in 6a and does not include the exception b consistent with adjacent property sizes, or exception c more than one residence is located on the property. Mayor Munson asked then, if it is correct to state there are a total of 42 parcels and we don't know how many of those only have water and sewer. Mr. Connelly said he has not done that count. Mr. Gothmann said he just counted and he got 51 and about 50 north of Rutter have dots in them, assuming that is the criteria. Mayor Munson then asked, of the total 42 parcels existing in 6a, were those parcels that included all three criteria or just the sewer and water stubs. Planner Kendall said the number of parcels that have the potential of being further divided have not been analyzed for any of the three criteria; they are only lots that are large enough under the underlying zone; so in R2, they're 20,000 square feet or greater, and in R4 they are 12,000 square feet or greater; and said that has nothing to do with the number of sewer or water stubs or parcels that have multiple lots; but it does show that there are about 42 on the north side of Utah and East Rutter that runs east/west; there are 42 lots that have been sewered, and two that have water; and the green triangle on the map shows the lots that have both water and sewer south, and it matches the numbers referred to, there are about 184 parcels to the south of Utah Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 8 of 14 Approved by Council: 05 -12 -09 and East Rutter which have been sewered, and 10 have been stubbed for water. Mayor Munson invited public comments on the proposed amendment. Sharon Panther, PO Box 11355 Spokane, Washington, 99211 said there has been more information just come out since they had an opportunity to speak, and said she is confused; that her property is north or Rutter, one block south of the Spokane River, and she asked where does that area fit into any of the things discussed tonight, where there could be some mitigation; and added that in 2005 they did the sewer, water, electrical and gas. Mr. Connelly said the amendment before the Council would allow development of 6a if sewer or water stubs exist, which is being considered now; and Mayor Munson confirmed if there is no sewer and water in there now, it cannot be developed. Mayor Munson also invited Ms. Panther to contact staff fur any further clarification. The amended motion is to allow subdivisions to occur in 6a pursuant to criteria A, either water or sewer stubs or both. Vote to amend the motion: Deputy Mayor Denenny, and Councilmembers Taylor, Schimmels, and Wilhite. Opposed: Mayor Munson and Councilmembers Gothmann and Dempsey. Motion to amend passed. Vote on the amended motion to adopt ordinance 09 -005 with Option 2 WSDOT, to allow subdivisions to occur in 6a pursuant to Criteria A, either water or sewer stubs or both, and 6b pursuant to the options. In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: none. Motion carried. Councilmember Gothmann said he would like to see if there is Council consensus to have the Planning Commission look at the area north of Rutter for the possibility of making it mixed use; and Mayor Munson said he thinks that can be handled at the next study session. Mayor Munson called for a recess at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m. 4. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 09 -007 Havana Street Bridge Project — Mike Connelly After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Taylor and seconded to adopt Ordinance 09 -007 providing for the acquisition by eminent domain of certain lands necessary in connection with the Havana Street Bridge Project. City Attorney Connelly explained that this ordinance is a beginning point of any eminent domain or condemnation action; it makes two legal determinations: that the use is for a public use, and the fact that it is being used for public right -of -way resolves that issue legally; and that it is necessary for the particular project in question, and the engineering plans that have been submitted from a legal perspective, fulfill that requirement that this is reasonably necessary as part of the bridging the valley project and the bridge over the Havana tracks. Mr. Connelly explained that the law requires that the property owner be made whole; and the statute ensures either by negotiation and settlement or by a verdict from the court, that the property owner be made whole; and the law sets forth specific criteria of when offers are to be made, the legal consequence of those offers, and when responses or settlement is to occur and those legal consequences; and one of the ways the property owner can be made whole is for a determination to be made either by negotiation or court verdict that the take is a total take due to the impairment of access or the usability of the remaining portion of land after the take occurs; the City of Spokane has indicated that the possibility of a total take is something that is being considered, but that there has been no offer made in part because they are not to that point in the process as the appraisals are not yet complete. Attorney Connelly further explained this is a unique situation as this City considers permitting the process, then the City of Spokane goes through the process with the property owner; that the City of Spokane Valley is not paying any money for this property and is not incurring any risk or liability, as pursuant to the interlocal agreement, all the risk and liability will be handled by the City of Spokane. Councilmember Gothmann asked why pursue the land in this manner instead of making an offer first; and Attorney Connelly said the reason we are at the point we are now, is because of the timing of the project and the funding of the project, requires a finding of public use and necessity relatively quickly; and that needs to be done prior to the process to actually determine what the compensation will be pursuant to the statutory process. Councilmember Gothmann said that the map shows a 50' corridor, and there are rumors there will be an additional 30' beyond that; and he asked for confirmation of that rumor. Mr. Connelly said the ordinance being passed tonight is only for that portion identified on the map, a 50' piece at the top narrowing down to a 10' strip along Havana; and if Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 9 of 14 Approved by Council: 05 -12 -09 there are any additional properties required to be proposed being taken by condemnation other than by agreement, they would have to come back to this council to amend the ordinance; and Mr. Connelly stressed that the only authority council is granting with tonight's ordinance is for the property set forth on the map. Councilmember Wilhite asked for clarification as she said she thought it was the 50' plus the 10' for a total of 60'. Mr. Connelly said he feels the area is what is set forth in yellow on the maps provided, and he said the Spokane project staff will address that; and said that the ordinance should be passed prior to the interlocal as the one alludes to the other and we would not want to give the City of Spokane the authority to move ahead without first making the process legal through the ordinance. James Richman, City of Spokane City Attorney's Office: Mr. Richman explained that at the last meeting this Council had two requests: one for drawings of the project, which were provided electronically mid- week; and the second was more detailed explanation for the need for this bridge; and said Mr. Glenn Miles, SRTC Director is here tonight to explain the project. Mr. Richman mentioned that Spokane City staff tonight includes Mr. David Steele, City's Real Estate Manager; John Mercer, and Steve Hanson Project Engineer. Mr. Richman said there has been an offer made to the property owner some time ago, perhaps even a few years ago which was made when another agency was handling the acquisition efforts; and said more recently the acquisition offer has come in -house with the City's real estate agents who have been working with Mr. Hite; and there will be additional work on evaluating how the project is impacting Mr. Hite's property and they will review and re- consider the offer previously made; and he repeated that it is his understanding that an offer has been made; and he said they are going to do their best to treat Mr. Hite right in this matter; and it also appears that 10' is needed on the southern portion for right -of -way purposes, and toward the north end of the property, it extends to 50' according to the drawing, and they will use that area for drainage, and next to that for the length of the property they are acquiring, is a another ten -foot strip they'll need while the project is under construction as a temporary easement for a one or two -year period; and one the project is complete, that easement would terminate. Glenn Miles, Manager of Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC): Mr. Miles distributed copies of information and explained his handout: "Havana Street Overpass — Executive Summary;" and added that Havana tracks are closed on an average of 16 hours a day; and there can be 60 to 120 trains a day in that location, including a lot of switching activity, and there are some trains which operate remotely all making for a dangerous location; and said most people know not to use Havana. Mr. Miles said there are approximately 1900 cars daily on Havana; and the traffic study indicates that if Havana were put in as an overpass over those tracks from Broadway to Trent, the traffic on Havana could go up to about 19,000 cars daily. As an interesting note, Mr. Miles said that if Bridging the Valley did not occur, today on the BNSF corridor there is approximately 192,690 annual vehicle hours of delay in that location; and by 2030 that could go up to 467,000 hours of annual delay; and by building these great separations, it goes to no delay. On Havana, he explained, the current delay is approximately 11,000 hours of annual delay even with the 1900 vehicles moving on a daily basis; and if the separation is not built, that number will go up to approximately 22,000 vehicle hours; compared with Park of about 37,000 hours of delay today and if there is no Park separation, there will be about 80,000 vehicle hours of delay at Park; so this creates a safer environment for those travelling, creates an opportunity for new routes to go from the City of Spokane Valley to other points in the region, and it reduces the emissions that occur from all those vehicle hours of travel. Mayor Munson asked about the accident rate of cars colliding with trains; and Mr. Miles said that most of the trains in the Havana area move very slowly; but in Park and Pines where the speeds pick up, there have been a number of hits and fatalities at those locations. Council discussion included mention by several Councilmembers that they visited the site in question; mention by Mr. Richman that the area is being re- appraised; mention by Deputy Mayor Denenny that he would like assurances that by granting this authority that negotiations will continue; mention by Mr. Connelly that there is no legal bonding contract we could impose on an ordinance as the negotiation has not occurred yet, and the assurance that the property owner will be made whole is in the statutes, which Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 10 of 14 Approved by Council: 05 -12 -09 set forth penalties for not being realistic in offers to property owners; that we cannot build assurances into our ordinance but his experience is the statute works in the favor of the property owner; and the City of Spokane is proposing to do it exactly as dictated by statute; mention by Councilmember Dempsey that there is a different between experts who can evaluate Mr. Hite's property and someone who has the expertise to move that type of equipment in and out of his business; question by Councilmember Schimmels about the process of making an offer then doing the taking after the fact, with response by Mr. Richman that typically the area is appraised, then an offer made, and he said negotiations could take a variety of directions, and that this ordinance doesn't mean the negotiations will end. Mayor Munson invited public comment. Gary Hite, owner of Hite Crane & Rigging, 4323 E Broadway, 99212: said he appreciates the time and said it is gratifying seeing the councilmembers visiting the property to get a better feel of the issue as it is difficult from looking at the map to tell what the plan is; he said it is very confusing; that he has not received an offer or information regarding any appraisal and that there has not been an appraiser on site until last Friday, which came following the last Council meeting; he said he understands the purpose is to move forward when all other recourses have been used and that this is the last recourse; that negotiation is first and to him, that includes discussing price and value and said one has to know what can be spent before making an offer on any kind of property to move it; that his biggest concern is that he hears it can go to court to get this resolved, but he doesn't have that kind of time as he understands it would take a year or two in court, including attorney's fees and that after all that, he would be broke; he said the government finds ways to pay their attorneys, but once he's broke, there is no way to make him whole; and said he can't spend all his time on something that should have been negotiated prior to this; he further explained that bridging the valley is a viable program and he agrees with the overall program; and said there are traffic issues with Park, Pines and further east and he feels it would make a significant different there; but with Havana, he feels it got tacked on at the end because there's funding available. Mr. Hite further explained that there is no plan for egress or ingress beyond the bridge; and if you got past the trains, you couldn't get onto Trent today; and south to Havana you can't access the freeway, and he had photos showing the shop access, parking and what would be lost due to this process. Mr. Hite said there is no question about him staying; but the question is whether there would be further negotiation to acquire the property around him, or to completely move him — none of which has been offered; he said as a legal obligation and to make anyone whole, he feels the City needs to show the need and to show the affect on the surrounding people, and said that has not been shown; he said this will shut him down and he won't be able to operate; and said the proper and good faith negotiation needs to take place prior to the exercise of eminent domain which has not taken place. He said he has a copy of the minutes of the last meeting; and he thought council decided there was not adequate proof shown that this process was necessary; regarding the ordinance, he said concerning the fourth "whereas" that they haven't made any compensation or made any offer of compensation, and pointed out the clause about the city representing that it negotiated in good faith but the parties are unable to agree upon the purchase price — he said no purchase price has been offered; and he asked Council to request the City to provide a good faith offer to represent that it has negotiated in good faith prior to Council adopting this ordinance. City Attorney Connelly said Council needs to keep in mind that we are not taking his property tonight; and we are not granting possession or the authority for anyone else to move to his property; but this is declaring there is a public purpose for the property and that it is necessary to accomplish the public purpose; and that the law states that before they can take or acquire possession, there has to be payment of the value of the property; and said we are not there yet; that there has been testimony on both sides and the City of Spokane represented their process, and Mr. Hite disagrees with how much good faith negotiations has occurred; and he explained that the pictures are part of the negotiations for value that will occur down the road; and this ordinance simply starts the process, and the issue cannot move until this body declares the public use and necessity; and said there is no taking until Mr. Hite agrees with an offer or a court makes that determination. Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 11 of 14 Approved by Council: 05 -12 -09 After brief discussion about the aforementioned "whereas" clause, and suggestion by Councilmember Schimmels that it be removed; it was moved by Councilmember Gothmann and seconded to strike the recital: "Whereas the City of Spokane has represented that it has negotiated in good faith for the acquisition of the property identified in Exhibit A, but the parties are unable to agree upon the purchase price." Point of order motion: It was moved by Councilmember Taylor, seconded and unanimously passed, to extend the meeting to 9:45 p.m. Mayor Munson invited public comment on the amendment. Mr. Hite: said he is in Spokane Valley and if we pass this, it will allow the City of Spokane to take him to court for the part of his property named here only, but it will make all his property unusable; and he asked what would preclude the City of Spokane from initiating a total take. City Attorney Connelly said it does not preclude the City of Spokane from a total take, that it declares it public and necessary and begins the process of eminent domain; that the City of Spokane could negotiate for whatever the parties deem appropriate. Brenda Grassel, 1418 N Woodruff Road: she said that Mr. Hite's company moved their equipment three years ago and she is in support of him; she feels as a business owner they can't fight with the City of Spokane; and said the last four years have not shown him fair representation, and he doesn't have the time to be defending an issue in court when dealing with a government entity; and she asked Council to vote against this ordinance. The vote by acclamation was unanimously in favor to amend the motion to strike the recital "Whereas the City of Spokane has represented that it has negotiated in good faith for the acquisition of the property identified in Exhibit A, but the parties are unable to agree upon the purchase price." There were no further public comments. Vote on the amended motion to adopt Ordinance 09 -007 providing for the acquisition by eminent domain of certain lands necessary in connection with the Havana Street Bridge Project, and to delete the aforementioned "whereas" recital: In Favor: Mayor Munson, Deputy Mayor Denenny, and Councilmembers Schimmels, Taylor, and Gothmann. Opposed: Councilmembers Wilhite and Dempsey. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. Mayor Munson called for a recess at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:22 p.m. 5. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 09 -008 Amending Comp Plan — Mike Basinger After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Taylor and seconded to advance Ordinance 09 -008 to a second reading. After Mr. Basinger's PowerPoint presentation, there were no council objections to any of the proposed amendments. Councilmember Taylor asked about annexation policies and where does this put us in terms of future acquisition areas; and Mr. Connelly said these changes would allow us to proceed with annexation with UGA's. There was mention of a typographical error on page 11, concerning CPA 06 -09, the date should be 12/05/08 instead of 12/05/09. Councilmember Taylor mentioned the community survey taken in 2004, and if there were any updates to that; with Mr. Basinger responding he would argue we would need another survey. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: none. Abstentions: none. Motion carried. 6. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 09 -009 Amending Zoning Map — Mike Basinger After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Wilhite and seconded to advance Ordinance 09 -009 to a second reading. Mr. Basinger said this ordinance amends the map by taking the land use designation amendments and putting them into the zoning map. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no comments were offered. Councilmember Wilhite called the question; Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 12 of 14 Approved by Council: 05 -12 -09 with a unanimous vote in favor of calling the question. Vote by Acclamation on the motion to advance the ordinance to a second reading: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 7. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 09 -010 Batch Code Amendments — Christina Janssen After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Taylor and seconded to advance Ordinance 09 -010 to a second reading. There was no Council objections to any of the proposed amendments. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 8. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 09 -011 Amending SVMC 3.55 — Ken Thompson After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Taylor and seconded to suspend the rules and adopt Ordinance 09 -011. Finance Director Thompson explained that this is to amend which staff and members of Council can transact city business with our banks as the last ordinance was passed in 2003 and the names need to be updated; and said there were some changes in the legislation recently so the resolution will be brought back at a later date. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 9. Proposed Resolution 09 -004 Amending 2009 Transportation Improvement Plan — Neil Kersten /Steve Worley It was moved by Councilmember Taylor and seconded to approve Resolution 09 -004 for Amendment #2 of the 2009 TIP as presented by staff. Public Works Director Kersten explained that there was nothing new to add to the presentation given during tonight's public hearing, and he mentioned which projects are part of the stimulus package. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. removed from the agenda. 11. Motion Consideration: Interlocal Agreement with City of Spokane regarding Havana Bridge — Mike Connelly It was moved by Councilmember Taylor and seconded to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the interlocal agreement as drafted City Attorney Connelly explained that the agreement takes us out of the control position and we will not be able to negotiate or approve any settlement or incur any liability. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Mayor Munson, Deputy Mayor Denenny, and Councilmembers Schimmels, Taylor and Gothmann. Opposed: Councilmembers Wilhite and Dempsey. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 12. Motion Consideration: Pines PCC Intersection Bid Award — Neil Kersten It was moved by Councilmember Taylor and seconded to award the Sprague /Pines PCCP Intersection Project contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Acme Concrete Paving, Inc., in the amount of $634,428.25 . Public Works Director Kersten explained that the bids were all good, that Acme was the lowest, and that they did the Bowdish intersection last year and did a great job, and that this is well under budget. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Munson invited general public comment; no comments were offered. It was moved by Councilmember Taylor, seconded and unanimously agreed to extend the meeting to 10:00 p.m. Mayor Munson suggested and Council agreed to postpone agenda item #13 City Finance 101, and agenda item #15 to another date; and he thanked Ms. Beck for her patience Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 13 of 14 Approved by Council: 05 -12 -09 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 13. City Finance 101 — Dave Mercier (item postponed to a later date) 14. Tourism Promotion Area — Liz Beck Ms. Liz Beck, General Manager of Super 8, and Chair of the TPA (Tourism Promotion Area) Commission, mentioned the March 23, 2009 letter concerning increasing the TPA assessment fee on occupied hotel rooms, raising the fee to $2.00 county -wide; and also mentioned the February 26, 2009 letter from Toni Hansen, Executive Director of the Spokane Hotel /Motel Association which explains that the membership formally and unanimously endorsed the motion made in November by the TPA Commissioners to increase the assessment as noted; that Ms. Beck said they have not received any negative discussion from any hotel partners; and said she feels the increase won't hurt her business at all. Regarding the status of an amended interlocal addressing this change, Ms. Beck said Jim Emacio has prepared the document and a hearing is set before the Board of County Commissioners, and said she anticipated having the document to Council perhaps by the end of the month. City Attorney Connelly asked for a copy of the interlocal prior to the Board of County Commissioners passing it; and Mr. Mercier added that our Council takes affirmative action before execution of a document, said he anticipates that no action would be taken until after the public hearing and the Board of County Commissioners adopts their draft so there won't be multiple drafts. 15. Agenda Items for Tentative Spokane City /Spokane Valley Joint Meeting — Mayor Munson (item postponed to a later date) INFORMATION ONLY: The ICMA Assessment Update, Spokane Valley Arts Council Sculpture Update, and Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Agreement were for information only and were not reported or discussed. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending Litigation; Land Acquisition It was moved by Mayor Munson, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn into Executive Session for approximately 30 minutes to discuss pending litigation and land acquisition, and that no action is anticipated thereafter. Council adjourned into executive session at 9:50 p.m. At 10:21 p.m., Mayor Munson declared Council out of executive session. It was then moved by Councilmember Gothmann, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:22 p.m. Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Richard Munson, Mayor Council Regular Meeting: 04 -14 -2009 Page 14 of 14 Approved by Council: 05 -12 -09 NAME PLEASE PRINT TOPIC OF CONCERN YOU WILL ADDRESS _ TELEPHONE , f,4-3 -- Api; ei , ,7 G ; /' C d3� — 7/Ct Sn 0 Q Y l'Ll-eYCreS / . 1 'RR275 -F t a � K s ,e.I -( b / w 991v )-5- car i 9 y A )., •�a � r l / 1,, r. 47 d&,st - e r 60 r� o l A RjoRr �l °. 5 - I fni MA i zgzv A. 1_ Qt . � Z 6 ' ( 13 9P-4-- A ' - Johd &1 (, 1: v f ��,,„ ( TTAt A QC.° - C 3/- - a 4 () f w //3- J- ,97[04Arm, 2 d 3 3 ' pd7 �� ic GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN -IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 14, 2009 YOUR SPEAKING TIME WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES f • NAME PLEASE PRINT TOPIC OF CONCERN YOU WILL ADDRESS TELEPHONE P CZ-V -� c A ai OrN � � l�- V p,∎\.C.- of n .. 1;3.,e61 W . 11,vc,5.4 G%41,tr �c, I / y 2 -13 7C .,-- 1 i -...---° it , <,A4A.. (#14/ '1\:r1Ork Ra-fr co 2„-i ,,,, 4,_ S� (, GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN -IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 14, 2009 YOUR SPEAKING TIME WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES f Operations: Runways: Apx. 200 operations per day 48% local general aviation 40% transient general aviation 11% air taxi 3U21 R 4500 x 150 ft. 3R/21L 3059 x 75 ft. 3W/21W 6000 x 100 ft. Also, grass between 3L and 3R used for unpaved runway landings Instrument Approaches (All use the larger runway, 3L/21 R) Name RNAV 3L VOR 3L RNAV A ILS /DME 21R Felts Field Facts Bill Gothmann, 4 -13 -09 Approach direction Minimum altitude from Southwest from Southwest from Northeast from Northeast 927 ft. above runway 967 ft. above runway 927 ft. above runway 270 ft. above runway Airport Accident Analysis Bill Gothmann Jan. 19, 2009 The purpose of this analysis is to provide information about what locations around airports have the most aircraft accidents. I could find no specific accident stats concerning Felts Field. However, I found a California document that listed accidents with the following annotation: The diagrams on the following pages illustrate the location patterns of various subsets of data contained in the Division of Aeronautics general aviation aircraft accident database. The complete database includes a total of 873 accident location points. One of the pages showed accidents around airports having Runways of 4,000 to 5,999 feet. (See Exhibit F -5). Felts Field's major runway falls into this range. There were 229 total accidents shown in this exhibit. Using the California information, I superimposed the Spokane Valley Felts Field compatibility zones over it. (See Figure 1). Of the 229 accidents shown, 86 or 26% of them were within Compatibility Zone 6. Since zone 6 is the one we are focusing on, I then divided zone 6 into four different "subzones" to compare accident densities (accidents per 1000 sq. ft. of area). Each sub -zone is 3000 ft. wide. (Zone 6 itself is 6000 ft. wide). In order to create a baseline, I also computed the accident densities for what I called zone 7, the area of Figure 1 completely outside of any compatibility zone. The accident density per 1000 sq. ft. for each of the sub -zones is shown in Table 1 below. The "(7.83 X)" indicates that sub - zone has an accident density of 7.83 times that of zone 7. TABLE 1 Sub -Zone Nbr. of Accidents Area size in 1000's of sq. ft. Accident Density (Accidents per thousand sq. ft.) 6a 27 75.38 0.36/1000 sq. ft. (7.83 X) 6b 6 30.23 0.20/1000 sq. ft. (4.35 X) 6c 19 22.39 0.85/1000 sq. ft. (18.48 X) 6d 8 9.70 0.82/1000 sq. ft. (17.83 X) 7 35 763 0.046/1000 sq. ft. (1 X) As can be seen, those sub -zones closer to the runway have an accident density of 18 times that of the baseline, whereas the outer sub -zones have a density of 4 -8 times that of the baseline. APPENDIX F GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT LOCATION PATTERNS d 4,000' - 10,000' •15,000' - 10,CCO' - 5,000! 0r 5,00C/ 10,000 Start of Takeoff Roll Landlrtp Thres4tnlcf EXHIBIT F -5 Accidents on Runways of 4,000 to 5,999 Feet F -6 California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook (J nuary 2002) I I • • L • • • • • • •• • • • 0 • •• I l — o a 0 0 I I I 0 0 — O — 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ... :�° 0 Q Ia P a e5 I ., o ArrI.4S • bepartures a I I APPENDIX F GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT LOCATION PATTERNS d 4,000' - 10,000' •15,000' - 10,CCO' - 5,000! 0r 5,00C/ 10,000 Start of Takeoff Roll Landlrtp Thres4tnlcf EXHIBIT F -5 Accidents on Runways of 4,000 to 5,999 Feet F -6 California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook (J nuary 2002) Figure 1 Spokane Valley Compatibility Zones superimposed on California data 20.0' 15,000' -• 1 0,000' • i g , V 0 .Of Take di Fla - •, i. 68 • ',,, • * A it • 0 • - ■ . , * W i.. - - , ;6a 0 0 F AH • • Q • -5 : 1700' 16 16,U00''= - - 0' 0- I 6d • r o s • G r:: :Q q a, : e� 6d ' A o G 0* 6 0 0 ''� i - ' LirdIr w 111117 511010 a Qo � -•; - Q- * OepArtur- •1 •I 40,00 • :-.5 ;0a0' , fV -I L 5,00f! la M Figure 1 Spokane Valley Compatibility Zones superimposed on California data April 14, 2009 Spokane Valley City Council Airport Overlay Ordinance Testimony; Mike King, Place of Business 9300 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA Representing Live River Fellowship Church, 2819 N Park Rd, Spokane Valley (Park & Buckeye) Located next to: Victory Faith Fellowship Church and Orchard Elementary School The Church would like you to encompass into your resolution the inclusion of a Community Facilities Zone. As I understand it, the CF Zone which will allow both churches and the elementary school to be in compliance with Zoning and allow them building permits as needed for alterations and improvements to their investments. . By including the CF Zone as it currently. is, this will also allow the churches to sell their property at some future date for similar use and recoup their investment if they outgrow or have need to move to a different facility. Both Churches are aware of the Airport Overlay and have been to the Zoning Hearings on the subject. They would be willing to sign a paper . stating that they are aware of the Felts Field air traffic and the noise issue and not to hinder the operation of Felts Field in the future. They need the Community Facilities Zone reinstituted into the future Ordinance to protect the welfare of their properties. ,BUILDERS . . • • .Mayor.Richard Munson City of Spokane Valley,. " 1 :1707:East`Sprague Avenue, Suite106 • • Spokane Valley, WA 99206 . ' • • Re: Ordinance .09 -005 - telpher Government Affairs Director. • , ASSOCIATION• 5813 East 4th'Ave, Ste'201 .Spokane Valley,;WA.9.9212 . (509),532 -4990 Fax (509) 532 -4980 • www.SHBA.'com April 7, 2009 Dear Mayor Munson and. Councilniembers:. • • On behalf of the over 1,100 members the Spokane Home Builders_Association, represents, -I would like to . •thank you for the opportunity to comment -on the proposed Ordinance•Telating to an.increase in allowed. . density within: the Airport Overlay-Zone. - , . . . `• Our Association supports the ordinance as presented: We believe this is a good compromise to- options . - previously considered by the Planning Commission: and., City Council: ,It•allows: landowners with the intent - to further subdivide and develop their property to move forward with development . " It, is "our this zoning change is in-compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, :which •discourages but -does not prohibit density adjacent to the airport. The area 'within Zone' 6 .already 'contains residential... development at the density level Option 4 ; supports, and the : handful. of new residences :which` could be have ;, constructed' in the area would a negligible effect on the overall` density_ . Concern has been expres about' the possible' heightened noise level ` With i n this area .Many b ' ' complaints; addressed to Felts Field could•cause, them to close the airport. We believe notice posted on . • new plats, as required by this Ordinance;; will serve as stiff,icient notice to new home.•buyers of the . possibility of an increased level• of - aircraft Sounds..* It would also (deter .those purchasing .homes in the , .. • area from complaining about a'potential nuisance they were, previously made aware of. . We respectfully encourage City:Council to :approve this Ordinance as written.. Thank ydu for the opportunity tb •comrnent' ,this' proposed legislation: Should you have any questions regarding our position, please feel free to contact me .` • • �_. Traftic Pattern for Felts Field Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division Legend Runway 3059 J Runway 4500 Zone 6 - 1 Traffic Pattern City of Spokane Valley Parcels South of Utah Parcels North of Utah Town of Millwood Spokane County 0 750 1,500 3,000 Feet The Department of Transportation, Aviation Division makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee of any kind regarding either maps or other information provided herein Projected Coordinate System: NAD 1983 HARN StatePlane Washington South FIPS 4602 Projection: Lambert Conformal Conic Created by Carter Timmerman WSDOT Assessment of Sewer Stubs in Zone 6 of the Airport 6azard Overlay Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division • Spokane County Feet Projected Coordinate System NAD 1983 HARK StatePlane Washington South FIPS 4602 Projection: Lambert Conformal Conic Created by Carter Timmerman Date: April 6, 2009 Legend Felts Field Parcels North of Utah Parcels South of Utah Zone 6 City of Spokane Valley Town of Millwood Zone 3 • Sewer South of Utah 0 Sewer North of Utah 0 460 920 1,840 The Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee of any kind regarding either maps or other information provided herein. • Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division Lone 3 for 03R / 21 L Legend Ill Runway 3059 Runway 4500 Zone 3 for 3059 Runway Zone 6 Parcels South of Utah Parcels North of Utah Town of Millwood Zone 3 Spokane County 0 750 1,500 3,000 Feet The Department of Transportation, Aviation Division makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee of any kind regarding either maps or other information provided herein Projected Coordinate System: NAD 1983 HARN StatePlane Washington South FIPS 4602 Projection: Lambert Conformal Conic Created by Carter Timmerman Proposal 1: Division of Zone 6 along Utah Street & East Rutter, Retain i Existing Regulation Washington State Department of Transportation, Aviation Division r■• iaiM�v�i���si��� ��� ��rr ■. r /1r /1 /arr�ar ■ ■ra■ ; � /a �c:dLr rya ■ /ar►. � ■■r•'a ■a rs1. r r• �1r/► �irr.�r ■r'/ r � r *ir11 ■1a ■•ar • r1■ 4:14611410 �. � rr. rr rr,rsr /� r /s;. 1aa ►•.�1 rratrr s�., � arr ►� •. ■ ■■,'•� ,._ rr ■rs rrr ���� 1 111 r�, /s■ �'" a�1►1/1 .r slrr/ � a rylarr ,.rry• • i ;� Ir►;� /� ■/ autlrr /s■"1�►- � ar�YrWe .,• 11fr oar � wra■ 1\ �•r /' r1 • r ■ ■ ■■ a r /. rsra arsr y%1• r a 11 /■ r 1rt •a s D • Ia/ ..rr■rr aslrars „ /sr. � r OOS /Oraa ASSO ■a► �i %I.■1raa�� a� aat/ `sasmrC+c: „'r •asr11�..: ��' rrrr► s asfara'! sr arr ■sNa. 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Projected Coordinate System: NAD 1983 HARK StatePlane Washington South FIPS4602 Projection: Lambert Conformal Conic Created by Carter Timmerman Date: April 6, 2009 Service Dire( ry www.spokaneairports.netifelts_main.htm Commercial Operators Eagle Helicopters: 509-534-1285 Felts Field Aviation (FB0) 509-535-9011 Inland Helicopter: 509-534-9114 Moody Aviation: 509-535-4051 Rocket Engineering: 509-535-4401 Skyway Cafe (Terminal building]: 509-534-5986 Valleyford Metal Crafters: 509-448-5583 Spokane Turbine Center: 509-535-4051 Western Avionics: 509-534-7371 Others Port of Entry: U.S. Customs and Border Services, 509-353-2833. Pilots must notify Customs of their intention to land and the estimated time of their arrival. Airport Administration: 509-455-6434 http://www.spokaneairports.net/felts_main.htm Terminal Building Address: 6105 East Rutter Avenue, Spokane, WA 99212 Felts Field Airport Felts Field Airport is jointly owned by the City and County of Spokane and operated by the seven members of the Spokane Airport Board. The Airport is financially independent and self- sufficient from the revenue generated from leases, fees, and concession agreements. In 2008, its aviation operations totaled 65,834 and 51 tons of total cargo was recorded. Felts is home to 300 based aircraft,1 5 commercial businesses, and has one of the region's best restaurants - the "Skyway Cafe". The airfield has approximately 410 acres and includes more than 7,000 of river frontage. Aviation activity at Felts can be traced back to 191 3. In 1926, Felts was formally recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce and designated as an "Air Port" making it one of the nation's oldest officially certified airfields. The field also became the home of one of the oldest National Guard units in the United States. ftLBfftL= www.spokaneairports.net/felts_main.htrn — Spokane International Airport BUSINESS PARK AND FELTS FI 9000 W. AIRPORT DR. #204 SPOKANE,WA 99224 (509) 455-6470 CELL (509) 998-7265 FAX (509) 624-6633 TODD WOODARD PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING DIRECTOR todd,woodard@spokaneairports.net A115 120.55 SPOKANE APP CON 133.35 263.0 FELTS TOWER* 132.5 (CTAF) 0 239.025 GND CON 121.7 UNICOM 122.95 111111— www.spokaneairports .net /fetts_main.htm ADF or DME REQUIRED 10 NM 531 CIkCLNG 1'` varTAC Iowa 9n GEO DI GfG 449. - a3v° A 2920.1K _473 1005111 2920 -n1 9N11o00 -ao O tl d4� O fife 1953 1 1..y 31 k!p 7644 oar s.1 NM in. Mt IRt _71 u1 311 Wit./ 111 2920.1 47"Y 10011H 2920.114 967 {1000 IA) 2920-3 2 4 .3 - 31 rAr a MAP $i I* Aran 30 �]+ 1E111:1 1 10 .MA id 3 231 3:19.. 1.56 1- N 43 ELEV 1947 a ea 3R APCH ELEV ,- HOLD 1943 f 1 • 0 — HANGARS 0 f WESTERN SCC ASP `' PROGRAM AVIONICS EAGLE / HANGARS HELICOPTERS Water landing area adjacent to airfield NOT controlled or operated by airport. Contact Felts Field Aviation (509) 535 -9001 or (frequency) for service /assistance FIELD ELEV 1953 GENERAL SKYWAY CAFE AVIATION PARKING ADMINISTRATION FELTS FIELD BUILDING AVIATION AND TERMINAL Ins II CAUTION: BE ALERT TO RUNWAY CROSSING CLEARANCES. READBACK OF ALL RUNWAY HOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 15 REQUIRED. .11.0.0114 SAS 211 5400 211 CHUNG 0E13 -0r3 III 0 13 HAT+15A1 rig S4 Ig , It e � I 2223.14 VQOX -+11 2860.1!6 9071100EIY1 2860-2U 907 {I OOD2611 2860 111 .171,o30-1,81 4G7 10 =NM !111•1® `� ELEV 195D / NI NMI -- HANGARS 1 ROCKE ENGINEERING • 47 °41.0'N AIRPORT $ A 1710, AAINTAINENCE_- / ' U.S. A HANGARS 4 CUSTOMS * /'�" -- PARKING • * - M OODY AVIATION 1 P � ' ------- ---- NW RWY 3L-21R GENERAL MED S30 11111 ir Ili AVIATION STAR RWY 3R-21L '` PARKING S30 I CO TOWER L Rwy 3R idg 2644' EAA A ' ■ Ow ✓11r. Aioldm Paw. 03 E_Q 218' G, sa 7C3i 43 1 ALL INFO SHOWN FOR PREFLIGHT PURPOSES ONLY NOT LEGEND FACILITY I EXISTING PRO POSED AI RFIELD PAWMPiT 1 0 III:/ F LANDING STRIP JEM lP4Vflt N/A AIRPORT BUILDING (EDO OR AVIATION BUSIN S) = 15■111 ROADWAY/AUTO PAR XING I ERM=12 Rim AY &TTY JEA (RSA) _ AGUE HANGAR CoMPANY RUN AY OJECT FREf AREA (A) ..DF _ iJE AC HANGAR COMPANy RUNWAY C8SIACtI FREE ZONE (OFZ) _ SIEL _ QFZ T WAY QJEeT FREE AREA (TOFA) _ A ..._ _ T A TA.XILANE OEJECI FREE AREA A) .A. .. _ s. RIJNWAY PQ1tC1ON ZONE (RPZ) CON ME t HANGAR - - - - • PERIMETER FENCING - E JRPoRr P UNE REMOVED VAS I FM EAST • • MLS-R ...I.. 1 T HOLD UGHTS • • . -. BUILDING LEGEND ITEM FACILITY ITEM FACILITY 0 EAGLE HELICOPTERS 32 JEM lP4Vflt .M. MEM MEM CITY oF SPOKANE WATER PUMPING STATION IMO PUBLIC RimTatrom SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE HANGAR WM A. & M HANGAR COMPANY SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE HELICOPTER SCHOOL WM AGUE HANGAR CoMPANY MAO D1STRIBUToRS, INC. iJE AC HANGAR COMPANy FELTS FIELD AVIATioN 35 Ra.40vED FELTS FIELD AVIATION FELTS FIELD AVIATION ��n FELTS FIELD HANGAR OWNERS ASSocIATIoN ACME HANGAR COMPANY FELTS FIELD AVIATION CON ME t HANGAR a FELTS FIELD AvIATioN 40 mARY XAY HANGAR a 10 REMOVED NORTHWEST HANGARS FM EAST EIM FLIGHTUNE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 11 NM MEIIII211MINI N= KM TERMINAL BUILDING * SKYWAY CAFE ik.... *mu&,41.10SOMMIIICIMMEMEIMIIIIEE1 .2EM PRUDEX BROW DOUG WINDER FAA FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE FSEIOWEIESTATIEESZill. DEGERSTROM FUEL FACrury WM LEIMEIBEMI N.A. TECHNICAL SERVICE HANGAR mIDDAUG FLIERS au DEGFRSTROM/RADlo ME 18 DIANE RUSSELL G.R. a pRoPEErrum. La NORTHVIEW ELVER LLC ROCKET ENGINEERING MED STAR ASSoctErioN, LLC ROCKET ENGINEERING 19 REMOVED AIRPORT SNOW REMOVAL OUIPMENT BUILDING NEM MEE REMOVED 1 A INC. REmOvE0 HI CUSTOM AVIATION REMOvED EZMI MI JSPS - CONDOS amovED CUSTOM HANGAR REMOVED Ma WM EME IEMIIIIIIIIM UNICUME HANGAR ME WC. MN RELIVED FELTS FIELD AVIATION TED MORAN HANGAR HANGAR OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION 60 IS FIELD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 1. IM3M WEI CONDO, 1NC. 61 FEET'S FIELD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION KErrN ANrcUFF HANGAR FITS MD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION A & W HANGAR COMIWIV 53 - SHAMROCK INVESTMENTS COMPANY HANGAR 64 ZIEGLER LUMBER SEE SHEET 2 OF 13 FOR AIRPORT DATA I goo" ---- NOTES: 1. RUNWAY OBJECT FRES AREA (OFA) SHOWN IS A COMPOSITE OF ME OFA FOR ALL THREE RUNWAYS, EACH RUNWAY KAS A RECTANGULAR OCA A...V,OCIATED WITH IT FOR Corry. Tlit5 OKAYING OGES NOT DEPICT TFE BOUNGOIES WHERE THEY CHERIAP. 07, Q:- SP0e4\1' 2.5041 0004450 N 4T 40' 45,511 W IIT IN 4F1.217 EL I 9 / / Ft 3L RP2 100 Ir AIRCRAFT 5 CONZACA uNtRS CM - 11E T AIRCRAFT FLOATFLANE RUNWAY 3T RPZ 250110004450 T EI T AIRCRAFT PROP SE' N 47' 41' 11.402 1 yr 16' 5 TT N 47 4e 52_150" W ur 23.155 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION THIS DRAWING IS APPROVED BY: SIGNATURE DATE NAME TITLE PROP 0 SE HA4C. T1 4T 41' 14.1 W 117' la' ao.r 195 N 4r 4o• 50.3 W 117" 19 123 47' RUNWAY SR RP2 400 N 4T 41' 08.3 117• 11( 5,10 N 4T 41 02,34IT 1 T 1r 12434 EL LOW 0 SPOKANE AIRPORT BOARD THIS DRAWING IS APPROVED BY: SIGNATURE DATE: NAME: TITLE 400 SCALE IN FEET 48 0 48 96 144 192 240 SCALE IN METERS N 800 RUNWAY 21T RPZ 2SO1QOOz45O T `13" AIRCRAFT OESCFUPTION 11.411.1 AvORK ULTIMATE RUNWAY 21R RPZ 50; 1 5CtI SL.CFE CAT AIRCRAFT EXISTING RUNWAY 21R an 1750 CAT 5 AIRCRAFT RUNWAY 21L RP2 25O1O00,4 AIRCRAFT 1 REVISIONS BY APP. DATE LT , z 1.ve E himpe:Tluon E Lincon E DESIGNED BY: JJY DRAWN BY: IRLD CHECKED BY: GEM PROJECT MANAGER: JJY WASHINGTON 1 E Ara E Art E QU Avo set , e 4/Th Me E 29,11 Ave 5 BRITISH COLUMBIA Felts Field Airport SPOKANE, WASHINGTON LOCATION MAP 3 E From. A. E vLallrele, Ave z MOOT FELTS FIELD _.--- etwm 4 As AIRPORT Lbenty the MI Walt E Ede*. 4, Spokane E anneivni, Me Dichrn en. z SP Ave tA E411, E. 4Th Ave Lee, Ase opperturoly' VICINITY MAP C NMI Ave AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN Iver.f.11, E lend U RS 1101 N. Argonne Rd., Ste. 201. Spokane, WasKrngton, (509) 528-4413 1501 4th Ave.. Suite 1400, Seattle, Washington, (206) 438-2700 TAYLOR ENGINEERING - Spakone, Washington RAW ASSOCIATES - Spokane, Washington LEIBOWITZ HORTON AMC - Denver, Colorado DATE: JUNE 2003 ALBERTA SHEET 3 OF 13 e 1 t "It/ worx ma .70'4 WOW ' M -, •.+ _ 1� -/t w Tom'. r! ♦ / .01 V � - yaktfigekw. 1"!--; r4TA Ava - -,.■ , : a. • tot • va,.. .v • • a war ......_ r ^ _ •sa A .. 2. To whom it may concern: Regards, Toni Hansen Executive Director 5+ Ad 111 411 Sto Act tA,e 926 N 94444,304 . W444 Liaa, VIA 1100 (01) i24-47i3 (sol) /24-4?% February 26, 2009 Sent Via Email On Tuesday, February 24, 2009, the Spokane Hotel Motel Association discussed the topic of raising the Tourism Promotion Area assessment in all four zones and flat rating the amount at the maximum $2.00 per room, per night. The discussion included answering questions from the membership and addressed the need to continue the positive momentum that the TPA has gained. The membership formally endorsed the motion made in November by the Tourism Promotion Area Commissioners to increase the assessment as noted above by a unanimous vote. We look forward to continued partnerships and the opportunities that this increase will provide. C: Louise Barnett, Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau Harry Sladich, Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau Eric Sawyer, Spokane Regional Sports Commission Liz Beck, TPA Commission Chair & President of the Spokane Hotel Motel Association 4444,31.4+514114/104. Class Rooms Class Rooms Auditorium First Floor Wellness Center Cr afts \ \ . Billards \ Second Floor' Holiday Inn Express Spokane Valley Guest Rooms: 103 9220 E Mission Reservation/Toll Free: 800.465.4329 Meeting Rooms: 2 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Main Phone: 509.927.7100 www.spokaneexpress.com Fax: 509.927.7111 The Holiday Inn Express Spokane Valley is more than just a place to stay. Voted the 2005 and 2006 Priority Club Member Choice "Best Holiday Inn Express," we offer 18 specialty suites for business settings as well as an excellent complimentary breakfast bar. Hotel amenities include an indoor pool and spa, a sun -deck and a fitness center. Our business center facilitates computers, printers and free Internet access for your every communication need. The Holiday Inn Express Spokane Valley is centrally located off I -90 at exit 287 (Argonne). We are just minutes from the very best the area has to offer in shopping, entertainment and business opportunities. The Spokane Convention Center, INB Performing Arts Center, Spokane Arena, Spokane County Fair & Expo Center, Gonzaga University, Eastern Washington and Washington State River Point Campuses (Downtown), the Knitting Factory Concert House, and the Spokane Valley Mall are just a few of the facilities and attractions just moments from our door. Function Room Dimensions Total Ceiling Reception Theater Classroom Banquet it 8x10 in ft. Sq. Ft. Hei . ht Seating Seating (8/10 Tops) Booths Spokane /Opportunity Spokane Room Opportunity Room 25 x 25 25 x 12 25 x 12 500 8' 250 8' 250 8' 25 40 20 25 10 20 10 25 i CenterPlace 2426 N Discovery Pl Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Main Phone: 509.688.0300 www.spokanevalley.org SPOKANE Near nature. Near perfect . CenterPlace is just minutes from downtown Spokane and Spokane International Airport, with shopping, hotels and eateries conveniently located nearby. Situated adjacent to the Spokane River and the Spokane Centennial Trail, our picturesque setting adds to the ambiance of your event. Whether you're planning a meeting, conference or corporate training, you'll discover the perfect indoor /outdoor environment at CenterPlace. For more information call CenterPlace at 509.688.0300 or visit our Web site at www.spokanevalley.org. Make your next event the success it is meant to be... reserve now! Function Room Dimensions Total Ceiling Reception Theater Classroom Banquet 8 10x10 (in ft.) Sq. Ft. Height Seating Seating (8/10 Tops) Booths 106 Board Room 108 109 10' 18 x 26 468 29 x 26 754 10' 57 x 26 1.482 10' 20 35 125 20 25 100 110 29 x 26 754 10' 40 111 26 x 26 767 10' 45 114 Auditorium 47 x 36 1692 10' 105 105 127 Great Room 60 x 114 6840 24' 520 225 143 Small Dining Room 30 x 30 900 10' 88 75 214 Executive Conference Room 33 x 27 891 10' 30 1 233/34 Dance Floor 122 x 28 2,416 10' 150 100 150 40 40 50 4 100 50 40 4 350 20 80 5 CenterPlace is the place to be! Nestled in Spokane Valley's beautiful Mirabeau Point Park, CenterPlace is the ideal location for your next regional conference, seminar or celebration. This elegantly- designed facility blends a variety of indoor and outdoor settings perfect for business or social gatherings from casual to formal. Ilk Accommodating groups of 10 to 500 guests, (800 in multiple rooms), CenterPlace offers 54,000 sq. ft. of space sized from classroom to boardroom, e eting Space: auditorium to great room, lounge with dance floor and much more. 5 4,000 sq ft. eeting Rooms: 10 State -of -the art audio - visual equipment is combined with a comfortable, contemporary setting. We offer: • Wireless Internet • Plasma screen television • Touch -pad voting system • Touch - screen podium with VCR, DVD • Theater, stage and banquet lighting and computer applications Choose from a wide variety of menus and pricing provided by our in -house caterer or bring your own prepared food. k r N V CVB t SIJ www.VisitSpokane.com : oll free 1.800.662.0084 Function Room Total Ceiling Reception Theater Classroom Banquet 9 8x10 Sq. Ft. Height Seating Seating (8/10 Tops) Booths Class Rooms (111 1)♦ Spokane jValley Auditorium Great Room K L O OMMMO First Floor - 1/ Second Floor Kitchen 40 30 20 20 40 30 c \ \ Billards Wellness •\ Center • Lounge Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center Guest Rooms: 236 1100 N Sullivan Rd Main Phone: 509.924.9000 Meeting Rooms: 14 Spokane Valley, WA 99037 Reservation/Toll Free: 866.584.4674 www.mirabeauparkhotel.com Fax: 509.922.4965 .. Nestled in the scenic Spokane Valley, the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center is � s '�—: -- the superior choice for meetings. Over 17,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting s ace, which L - r , .- _._ P 9 4 9 P ..re."--.' t• ' includes areas for your exhibits and up to 14 breakout rooms. Complimentary high -speed 3 A wireless Internet access, 24 -hour business center and room service that is available until 1:00 am. From the Spokane International Airport, we provide airport shuttle service allowing you to enjoy all the local sights along the way. The 236 guest rooms are designed with your Mirabeau Park Ballroom 128 x 69 8,832 15' 1,200 900 40o son 1x5 business goals in mind. Parking is free with over Ponderosa 32 x 69 2,208 15' 250 200 100 130 20 600 spaces. Award- winning food and beverage outlets, Juniper 32 x 69 2,208 15' 250 200 100 130 20 specifically The Max Restaurant, boast contemporary Tamarack 32 x 69 2,208 15' 250 200 100 130 20 flair and more than 100 menu items. Spruce 32 x 69 2.208 15' 250 200 100 130 20 Gallery 128 x 16 2,048 100 East Lobby 24 x 34 816 40 5 Diamond & Spirit 25 x 44 1,100 8' 100 75 45 70 15 Diamond 25 x 25 625 8' 45 20 40 Spirit 25 x 19 475 8' 45 20 30 6 Liberty 25 x 15 375 8' 18 20 6 Room 186 25 x 27 675 8' 25 30 4 Room 164 25 x 27 486 8' 40 20 20 20 4 Roorn 286 25 x 27 675 8' 40 30 25 30 Room 264 25 x 27 486 8' Dahlia 22 x 18 396 10' 20 20 18 20 Lilac 31 x 31 961 10' 90 70 45 50 Patio 33 x 24 792 50 permanent boardroom table for 10 16 8 4 Our Web site is geared to the group planner. Delegates can book their reservation online for a discounted conference rate at mirabeauparkhotel.com and receive an instant confirmation. Planners are able to manage their guest room block and be provided the resources to daily view the delegates enrolled and planning to attend their conference, facilitating a better management of your budget. To experience our style, comfort and value, ask for a Conference Professional in our sales office. CenterPlace 2426 N Discovery Pt Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Main Phone: 509.688.0300 www.spokanevalley.org SPOKANE Near nature. Near perfect. CenterPlace is the place to be! Nestled in Spokane Valley's beautiful Mirabeau Point Park, CenterPlace is the ideal location for your next regional conference, seminar or celebration. This elegantly- designed facility blends a variety of indoor and outdoor settings perfect for business or social gatherings from casual to formal. eeting Rooms: 10 eeting Space: 4,000 sq ft. Accommodating groups of 10 to 500 guests, (800 in multiple rooms), CenterPlace offers 54,000 sq. ft. of space sized from classroom to boardroom, auditorium to great room, lounge with dance floor and much more. State -of -the art audio - visual equipment is combined with a comfortable, contemporary setting. We offer: • Wireless Internet • Touch -pad voting system • Theater, stage and banquet lighting • Plasma screen television • Touch - screen podium with VCR, DVD and computer applications Choose from a wide variety of menus and pricing provided by our in -house caterer or bring your own prepared food. CenterPlace is just minutes from downtown Spokane and Spokane International Airport, with shopping, hotels and eateries conveniently located nearby. Situated adjacent to the Spokane River and the Spokane Centennial Trail, our picturesque setting adds to the ambiance of your event. Whether you're planning a meeting, conference or corporate training, you'll discover the perfect indoor /outdoor environment at CenterPlace. For more information call CenterPlace at 509.688.0300 or visit our Web site at www.spokanevalley.org. Make your next event the success it is meant to be... reserve now! Function Room Dimensions Total Ceiling Reception Theater Classroom Banquet 0 10x10 (in ft.) Sq. Ft. 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Library • Oxford Suites — Spokane Valley Guest Rooms: 127 15015 E Indiana Ave Meeting Rooms: 2 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 www .oxfordsuitesspokanevaltey.com Conference Room Boardroom 27 x 51 11.5 x 22 1,377 9' 253 9' 65 Reservation/Toll Free: 866.668.7848 Main Phone: 509.847.1000 Fax: 509.847.1001 Overlooking the beautiful Spokane River and directly across from the Spokane Valley Mall and several fine restaurants, the Oxford Suites is the perfect location for your next meeting or event. On -site catering and audio /visual equipment available. Amenities include: free parking, complimentary full hot breakfast, evening reception, business center and fitness center. Function Room Dimensions Total Ceiling Reception Theater Classroom Banquet / 8x10 (in ft.) Sq. Ft. Height Seating Seating (8/10 Tops) Booths 100 60 permanent boardroom table for 12 L CenterPlace w 2426 N Discovery Pt Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Main Phone: 509.688.0300 www.spokanevalley.org 1 SPOKANE Near nature. Near perfect.' CenterPlace is the place to be! Nestled in Spokane Valley's beautiful Mirabeau Point Park, CenterPlace is the ideal location for your next regional conference, seminar or celebration. This elegantly- designed facility blends a variety of indoor and outdoor settings perfect for business or social gatherings from casual to formal. Accommodating groups of 10 to 500 guests, (800 in multiple rooms), CenterPlace offers 54,000 sq. ft. of space sized from classroom to boardroom, auditorium to great room, lounge with dance floor and much more. State -of -the art audio - visual equipment is combined with a comfortable, contemporary setting. We offer: • Wireless Internet • Plasma screen television • Touch -pad voting system • Touch - screen podium with VCR, DVD • Theater, stage and banquet lighting and computer applications Choose from a wide variety of menus and pricing provided by our in -house caterer or bring your own prepared food. CenterPlace is just minutes from downtown Spokane and Spokane International Airport, with shopping, hotels and eateries conveniently located nearby. Situated adjacent to the Spokane River and the Spokane Centennial Trail, our picturesque setting adds to the ambiance of your event. Whether you're planning a meeting, conference or corporate training, you'll discover the perfect indoor /outdoor environment at CenterPlace. For more information call CenterPlace at 509.688.0300 or visit our Web site at www.spokanevalley.org. Make your next event the success it is meant to be... reserve now! Function Room Dimensions Total Ceilin. (in ft.) Sq. Ft. Heigh 106 Board Room 108 109 Reception Theater Classroom Banquet It 10x10 Seating Seating (8/10 Tops) Booths 18 x 26 468 10' 20 20 29 x 26 754 10' 35 25 50 4 57 x 26 1,482 10' 125 100 100 8 110 29 x 26 754 10' 40 40 50 4 111 26 x 26 767 10' 45 40 40 4 114 Auditorium 47 x 36 1692 10' 105 105 127 Great Room 60 x 114 6840 24' 520 225 350 20 143 Small Dining Room 30 x 30 900 10' 88 75 80 5 214 Executive Conference Room 33 x 27 891 10' 30 233/34 Dance Floor 122 x 28 2,416 10' 150 100 150 M e e ting Space: 5 4,000 sq ft. M eeting Rooms: 10 toll free 1.800.662.0084: SI o www.VisitSpokane.com : Class Rooms Class Rooms Auditorium First Floor Pheasant Room Arts & Crafts Pheasant Hill Inn and Suites Guest Rooms: 104 12415 E Mission Meeting Rooms: 1 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 www.pheasanthiligrand.com Reservation/Toll Free: 800.269.0061 Main Phone: 509.926.7432 Fax: 509.892.1914 Your home away from home. Enjoy... the warmth of our lobby - whether it's in the morning with our complimentary full, hot breakfast buffet, or in the evening with warm cookies by the fireplace, you will feel like you're home. Relax... in our 24 -hour indoor pool, spa and exercise room. In Spokane's surroundings you'll find championship golf courses, outdoor biking and jogging trails, shopping and entertainment. Indulge... we have a variety of spacious, warmly - decorated rooms with all the extra creature comforts like refrigerators, microwaves, in -room coffee, irons and ironing boards and hair dryers. Do business... meetings can be arranged in our conference room that accommodates up to 50 people. We also provide our guests with a business center complete with a computer, printer, fax machine, copier, Internet access and phone. The Pheasant Hill Inn & Suites is conveniently located in the Spokane Valley, a mere 10 minutes east of Downtown Spokane, just off Interstate 90 at Pines Road Exit 289. Function Room Dimensions Total Ceiling Reception Theater Classroom Banquet Si Bx10 (in ft.) Sq. Ft.. Height Seating Seating (8/20 Tops) Booths 26 x 30 780 10' 50 40 35 32 w CenterPlace 2426 N Discovery Pt Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Main Phone: 509.688.0300 www.spokanevalley.org SPOK Near nature. Near perfect." CenterPlace is the place to be! Nestled in Spokane Valley's beautiful Mirabeau Point Park, CenterPlace is the ideal location for your next regional conference, seminar or celebration. This elegantly- designed facility blends a variety of indoor and outdoor settings perfect for business or social gatherings from casual to formal. Accommodating groups of 10 to 500 guests, (800 in multiple rooms), CenterPlace offers 54,000 sq. ft. of space sized from classroom to boardroom, auditorium to great room, lounge with dance floor and much more. State -of -the art audio - visual equipment is combined with a comfortable, contemporary setting. We offer: • Wireless Internet • Plasma screen television • Touch -pad voting system • Touch - screen podium with VCR, DVD • Theater, stage and banquet lighting and computer applications Choose from a wide variety of menus and pricing provided by our in -house caterer or bring your own prepared food. CenterPlace is just minutes from downtown Spokane and Spokane International Airport, with shopping, hotels and eateries conveniently located nearby. Situated adjacent to the Spokane River and the Spokane Centennial Trail, our picturesque setting adds to the ambiance of your event. Whether you're planning a meeting, conference or corporate training, you'll discover the perfect indoor /outdoor environment at CenterPlace. For more information call CenterPlace at 509.688.0300 or visit our Web site at www.spokanevalley.org. Make your next event the success it is meant to be... reserve now! Function Room Dimensions Total Ceiling Reception Theater Classroom Banquet 4 10x10 (in ft.) Sq. ft. Height Seating Seating (8/10 Tops) Booths 106 Board Room 108 109 10' 18 x 26 468 29 x 26 754 10' 57 x 26 1,482 10' 110 29 x 26 754 10' 111 26 x 26 767 10' 114 Auditorium 47 x 36 1692 10' 127 Great Room 601 114 6840 24' 143 Small Dining Room 30 x 30 900 10' 214 Executive Conference Room 33 x 27 891 10' 233/34 Dance Floor 122 x 28 2.416 10' 20 20 35 25 50 4 125 100 100 8 40 40 50 4 45 40 40 4 105 105 520 225 350 20 88 75 80 5 30 150 100 150 Meeting Space: 54,000 sq ft. Meeting Rooms: 10 toll free 1.800.662.0084 : www.VisitSpokane.com : © kr B Class Rooms w --__ Auditorium /o Spalblane First Floor Second Floor --� -. '. Crafts The Spokane River 1 Wellness I Center ' Billards Argonne Mission Room Library '--- -- Quality Inn Valley Suites ~w ~"� � "=-� = "~ Guest Rooms: 128 8923 Mission Meeting Rooms: 3 Spokane Valley, WA 99212 30 x 24 714 250 s 40 90 neervomon/Tm Free: 800.777.7355 Main Phone: sm.vaasxuo Fax: 509.928.5211 Quality Inn Valley Suites offers full service conference facilities. All of our meeting rooms provide an atmosphere of comfort and service. In-room catering options are available, or meats may be served in our bistro stye seating area or sumrner patio. Audio/visual equipment is on for your convenience, including a group speaker phone and LCD projector. Around an exquisite, polished granite conference table, our boardroom offers distinguished convenience with a microwave oven and sink station. The 5pokaneVaLtey room provides an elegant atmosphere with large sliding doors opening to a quaint outdoor patio - perfect for trainings, seminars, dinner parties or any other specia event. The Argonne Mission room is located on the first floor and is the perfect venue for small corporate tnaimings. Our pmfessionai staff is happy to assist you in making the appropriate choices for a successful meeting. We look forward to serving you. permanent boardroom table for 10 Function Room Dimensions Total Ceiling Reception Theater Classroom Banquet oouo (in ft.) Sq. FL Height Seating Seating (8/10 Tops) Booths 50 80 24 32 60 m « imr CenterPlace 2426 N Discovery Pl Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Main Phone: 509.688.0300 www.spokanevalley.org SPOKANE Near nature. Near perfect. CenterPlace is the place to be! Nestled in Spokane Valley's beautiful Mirabeau Point Park, CenterPlace is the ideal location for your next regional conference, seminar or celebration. This elegantly- designed facility blends a variety of indoor and outdoor settings perfect for business or social gatherings from casual to formal. Accommodating groups of 10 to 500 guests, (800 in multiple rooms), CenterPlace offers 54,000 sq. ft. of space sized from classroom to boardroom, auditorium to great room, lounge with dance floor and much more. State -of -the art audio - visual equipment is combined with a comfortable, contemporary setting. We offer: • Wireless Internet • Plasma screen television • Touch -pad voting system • Touch - screen podium with VCR, DVD • Theater, stage and banquet lighting and computer applications Choose from a wide variety of menus and pricing provided by our in -house caterer or bring your own prepared food. CenterPlace is just minutes from downtown Spokane and Spokane International Airport, with shopping, hotels and eateries conveniently located nearby. Situated adjacent to the Spokane River and the Spokane Centennial Trail, our picturesque setting adds to the ambiance of your event. Whether you're planning a meeting, conference or corporate training, you'll discover the perfect indoor /outdoor environment at CenterPlace. For more information call CenterPlace at 509.688.0300 or visit our Web site at www.spokanevalley.org. Make your next event the success it is meant to be... reserve now! eeting Space. 4,000 sq ft. Meeting Rooms: 10 Function Room Dimensions Total Ceiling Reception Theater Classroom Banquet 8 10x10 (in ft.) Sq. R. Height Seating Seating (8/10 Tops) Booths 106 Board Room 108 109 18x26 468 29 x 26 754 57 x 26 1,482 110 29x26 754 111 26 x 26 114 Auditorium 47 x 36 127 Great Room 60 x 114 143 Small Dining Room 30 x 30 214 Executive Conference Room 33 x 27 233/34 Dance Floor 122 x 28 r 767 10' 1692 10' 6840 24' 10' 900 891 2,416 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 35 125 40 45 105 520 20 20 25 100 100 8 40 50 4 40 40 105 225 50 350 88 75 80 30 150 100 150 20 toll free 1.800.662.0084: SJJO www.VisitSpokane.com : Class Rooms Class Rooms Auditorium pokane Walley Kitchen First Floor Second Floor Residence Inn by Marriott 15915 E Indiana Ave ptio 1 Guest Rooms: 84 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 Reservation/Toil Free: 800.331.3131 www.marriot.com Main Phone: 509.892.9300 Fax: 509.892.9400 Welcome to the Residence Inn by Marriott in Spokane Valley Washington. We are the newest hotel in the Spokane Valley and our rooms are 50% bigger then our competitors. All of our rooms are suites with all granite countertops, fully equipped kitchens, living rooms with pull out sofa sleeper, vanity, bath, and bedroom. The Residence Inn by Marriott Spokane Valley is in a prime location just minutes from CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, the City of Spokane Valley's premier event facility. CenterPlace is the ideal location for regional conferences, business meetings, banquets, community events, musical entertainment, weddings and senior activities. Guests will enjoy the state -of- the -art resources available in this 54,000 square foot facility with features designed to serve the needs of a diverse and growing Northwest region. Group of 10 or more staying at the Residence Inn Spokane Valley and utilizing CenterPlace will receive a discount. (Contact the sales department for more information). him CenterPlace 2426 N Discovery Pt Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Main Phone: 509.688.0300 www.spokanevalley.org SPOKANE Near nature. Near perfect . CenterPlace is the place to be! Nestled in Spokane Valley's beautiful Mirabeau Point Park, CenterPlace is the ideal location for your next regional conference, seminar or celebration. This elegantly- designed facility blends a variety of indoor and outdoor settings perfect for business or social gatherings from casual to formal. 106 Board Room 108 109 110 111 114 Auditorium 127 Great Room 143 Small Dining Room Accommodating groups of 10 to 500 guests, (800 in multiple rooms), CenterPlace offers 54,000 sq. ft. of space sized from classroom to boardroom, auditorium to great room, lounge with dance floor and much more. State -of -the art audio - visual equipment is combined with a comfortable, contemporary setting. We offer: • Wireless Internet • Plasma screen television • Touch -pad voting system • Touch - screen podium with VCR, DVD • Theater, stage and banquet lighting and computer applications Choose from a wide variety of menus and pricing provided by our in -house caterer or bring your own prepared food. CenterPlace is just minutes from downtown Spokane and Spokane International Airport, with shopping, hotels and eateries conveniently located nearby. Situated adjacent to the Spokane River and the Spokane Centennial Trail, our picturesque setting adds to the ambiance of your event. Whether you're planning a meeting, conference or corporate training, you'll discover the perfect indoor /outdoor environment at CenterPlace. For more information call CenterPlace at 509.688.0300 or visit our Web site at www.spokanevalley.org. Make your next event the success it is meant to be... reserve now! Function Room Dimensions Total Ceiling Reception Theater Classroom Banquet q 10x10 (in ft.) Sq. Ft. Height Seating Seating (8/10 Tops) Booths 18 x 26 29 x 26 57 x 26 29 x 26 26 x 26 47 x 36 60 x 114 30 x 30 468 754 1,482 754 767 1692 6840 900 10' 88 75 80 5 214 Executive Conference Room 33 x 27 891 10' 30 233/34 Dance Floor 122 x 28 2,416 10' 150 100 150 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 10' 24' 20 35 20 50 4 125 100 100 8 40 40 50 4 45 40 40 4 105 105 520 225 350 20 25 'M eeting Space: 54,000 sq ft. Meeting Rooms: 10 toll free 1.800.662.0084 : SIO www.VisitSpokane.com : Mr. Mayor and Council members, my name is Ian Robertson, 1716 S. Rotchford Dr., Spokane Valley 99037. . 'i9-0) Ian K. Robertson 1716 S. Rotchford Dr., Spokane Valley, WA 99037 (509) 922 -9964 • Pastorlan @aol.com • Skype: iankrobertson Two things I want to mention briefly: (1) a report from the Panhandling Committee, and (2) a clean energy proposal using Federal grants that could help fund infrastructure improvements without increasing local taxes. First, panhandling. Last year, you appointed a Committee, that included Councilmembers Bill Gothmann and Rose Dempsey to investigate what could be done about the growing Panhandling problem. When you are ready, we have a presentation for the City Council. It has three recommendations: (1) There are safety and security issues that require some local ordinance changes, (2) About 20 percent of panhandlers need genuine help, mostly in the area of mental illness, alcoholism and drugs. We'll recommend a better way that the Police and other may refer these people to social agencies, and (3) Authorize a PAC (Panhanding Action Committee) to educate the public about the problem. If you so desire, I'm available to lead such a group... now that I'm retired with nothing much else to do. One panhandler told us he makes between $60 and $80 every two hours and that, to quote Charlie, he said "All the pretty women in their 30's and 40's give me $20 bills." There something wrong when a panhandler outside Walmart can make more money in one day tax - free, than an employee inside can take home working all week. Second, turning trash into cash! I've just given you a copy of a letter Mayor Munson received yesterday. We wanted to keep all of you in the loop. Community- minded Enterprises (of which I'm a board member) wrote a $4.1 million grant application for F.B. EcoSolutions (a Spokane Valley company) to the Dept. of Energy to build an Advanced Anaerobic Digester System and a Methanol Reactor somewhere in the state of Washington. If we build this adjacent to the Waste -to- Energy plant by Spokane airport, and if our City, Spokane, and Spokane County designate the new Federal energy block grants of $3.5 million, this facility could be built without local or State tax money. It will provide clean energy (methane gas to produce electricity and liquid methanol as vehicle fuel) that will provide a source of income for Spokane Valley and our neighbors for years to come. It will save us millions of dollars by not having to haul 66,311 tons of waste every year to the Regional Landfill in Klickitat County. This is a way to fund future infrastructure projects year after year — paving streets, clearing snow, City Hall, property acquisition, mass transit. As Chair of the Planning Commission (I'm just speaking for myself), I am available to make a presentation to you at a study session. I also hope you will refer this to staff members, who are already working on sustainability policies. Thank you. April 13, 2009 Mayor Richard Munson City Hall 11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 106 Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Dear Rich, At last week's Planning Commission meeting, we were informed by staff about the $823,400 Energy Block Grant awarded to our City. As P.C. Chair, I believe that a wise use of these funds can move our entire area forward towards clean, renewable energy on the one hand and an excellent way to build infrastructure (road repairs, snow removal, right -of -way acquisition, etc) without having to increase taxes. It's really a choice between using the money to buy fish, or purchase a fish pond. Spending these funds on light bulbs or weather - stripping is like handing out fish. It's a good "one time" project. Our suggestion is like providing a fish pond that will provide a return year after year. Several months ago, I shared with you that I was working with a local company, developing an Advanced Anaerobic Digester System (AADS), turning organic waste into renewable energy. Since then, our first commercial AADS has become operational in Tillamook County, Oregon, turning manure into electricity for the PUD and providing a clean plant growth media. Let's use the block grant to solve our waste problems (landfill and transportation costs) and also provide income for our City by selling electricity and /or liquid methanol. If you are interested in exploring this possibility, we'll come back with a detailed presentation. But briefly, here's the picture... We recommend building an AADS and a Methanol Reactor adjacent to the Waste -to- Energy plant next to the airport. We're talking about a $9.1M project. Today, we have a grant proposal for $4.1M into the DOE to do just that somewhere in Washington. Let's take advantage of the block grants. Add $3.5M in energy block grant funding (for Spokane Valley, Spokane, and Spokane County), and land donated worth $500K, we'll have $8.2M towards the entire cost of the project. We'll save more than $1M every year by not having to ship 66,311 tons of waste to the Regional Disposal Company Landfill in Klickitat County. This will be a "win -win" scenario for all public officials serving Spokane County. So many constituents will see different benefits... 1. Business, Developers — allows continued growth 2. Environmentalists — combats global warming, CO2 emissions, pollution 3. "No New Taxes" Group — City increasing services without using general funds or new taxes 4. Federal Government — leverages block grant to benefit current citizens and future generations 5. Democrats — "Recovery Act" is working well 6. Republicans — it's our own money put to good use 7. Sustainable Community advocates — survival depends on energy independence 8. Scientists — renewable source of energy 9. FB EcoSolutions — more local jobs and support for a local company 10. Most Americans — let's end our dependence on Middle East fossil fuel 11. City Council — "Thank you" from voters You'll still be a target for the unincorporation group. After all, you'll be doing something with lasting benefits for all our citizens. Just can't win everybody! Your community development staff, led by Kathy McClung, are working on a sustainability policy. This project could be the start of an enhanced 'Sustainable Energy Economy' for Spokane Valley. It will be a great model for other counties and cities, even beyond our State... Sincerely, Ian K. Robertson, Chair Spokane Valley Planning Commission z Havana Street Overpass — Executive Summary The Spokane Bridging the Valley (BTV) Steering Committee approved grade separating Havana Street and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) by passing the road over the tracks. This report includes preliminary roadway and structure layout sheets, estimate of probable construction costs, roadway /civil and structures design information, and other crossing details. Project Location and Existing Conditions Havana Street is located in Spokane Valley, WA. It crosses the BNSF mainline at Railroad Milepost 66.17. Havana Street is a two -lane, north -south principal arterial. Currently, there are two BNSF mainline tracks and two yard tracks at the crossing, which is protected by standard railroad gates and signals. The BNSF corridor carries 60 to 100 trains per day. Purpose of the Project The separation of Havana Street and the BNSF tracks will provide a vital transportation link between SR -290 and 1 -90. Vehicular traffic in this area is projected to increase from 1,190 to 19,900 with this project over the next 25 years. This growth, combined with the location approximately halfway between the two nearest grade separations at Freya Street and Fancher Way make this an essential project. Project Description The Havana Street Overcrossing will consist of a 4 -lane, 4 -span bridge over the three BNSF mainline and multiple yard tracks. Bridge approach embankments will require up to 30 feet of fill. The bridge has sidewalks on both sides and is wide enough to accommodate a 15 -ft outside travel lane in each direction. Environmental Review Evaluation of environmental issues for the Bridging the Valley Project as a whole is presently underway. Environmental documentation, written in a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Documented Categorical Exclusion format will evaluate the project effects. Technical reports that support the environmental document will be completed and summarized in the environmental document. The Washington and Idaho Departments of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will review the environmental document for conformance with NEPA. The FHWA Washington Division Office will have the authority of approving the environmental document for the project as a whole. Public Involvement The public involvement plan for the project includes making contacts with properties and /or businesses adjacent to or potentially impacted by the project, newsletters and mailings sent, and public meetings were held. A website for the project is at www.BridgingTheValley.org. Design Criteria Roadway Design will conform to City of Spokane standards. The roadway bridges will be designed in accordance with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and the WSDOT Bridge Design Manual. Construction Cost Estimate The estimate of probable design and construction cost of $12.6 million for the entire crossing was prepared using preliminary quantities and estimated unit costs in Year 2004 dollars. This estimate includes contract construction cost, mobilization, contingencies, design, construction administration and sales tax. Havana Street Overpass - Executive Summary December 2004 Havana Street Overpass 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose Havana Street is a north -south principal arterial on the boundary between the City of Spokane and the City of Spokane Valley. It crosses the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) tracks at -grade at Railroad Milepost 68.17, between Broadway Avenue and Trent Avenue (SR 290). Havana Street is currently blocked approximately 18 hours per day by BNSF operations. Grade separation of Havana Street and the BNSF tracks will allow free movement of freight and commuter vehicles between the adjacent east -west principal arterials. Constructing the Havana Street overpass was originally proposed as part of the Bridging the Valley Transportation Study and documented in the Draft Technical Memorandum Alternatives Development and Analysis (CH2M Hill, June 2001) Subsequently, a conceptual study of the crossing was begun in June 2003 and was documented in Early Commitment Bridges Type, Size and Location Studies, (HDR, October 2003). This report documents the design criteria, analysis, and decisions used in developing the preferred alternative for the Havana Street Overpass. Preliminary plans showing roadway alignment and profile, typical roadway sections, utility relocations and bridge details are included. Preliminary estimates of construction cost for the preferred alternative are presented. 1.2 General Project Description Havana Street currently crosses the BNSF tracks at -grade between the Freya Street and Fancher Way overpasses. It operates as a 2 -lane street protected by standard railroad gates and signals, but is closed most of the day due to intensive BNSF train traffic. Vehicular traffic in this area is projected to increase to nearly 19,900 vehicles- per -day in the next 25 years, according to the Transportation Discipline Report (HDR, November 2004). This growth, combined with the location — approximately halfway between the two nearest crossings of the BNSF track — make this an essential project. Currently, there are two mainline tracks and three yard tracks at the crossing. One additional mainline track will be added as part of the Bridging the Valley Project. The new track will be aligned at 15 -ft centers south of the existing south mainline track. This project will construct a 4 -lane, 4 -span bridge over the tracks with retaining walls along the approach embankments extending north and south from the bridge. The Havana Street / Wisconsin Avenue intersection will be replaced by a new road connecting Boone Avenue into Wisconsin Avenue. The proposed bridge piers are located to provide a minimum clearance of 25 -feet from the proposed new main track on the south side and a minimum of 25 -feet between the west end Parkwater yard lead track and the center pier. The length of the intermediate spans allows room for future additional tracks per BNSF requirements. Havana Street Overpass, MP 68.2 Page 1 December 31, 2004 N The Havana Street project is located in a highly industrial area, with access to SR 290, Broadway Avenue, Sprague, Mission, the Interstate Fairgrounds, and Avista Stadium, home of the Spokane Indians baseball team. Businesses on the west side of Havana Street use the Havana Street right -of- way for parking. Several utilities along Havana Street will need to be relocated, additional right -of -way acquired, and business access will be affected as part of this project. 1.3 Jurisdiction Ownership of the existing 80 -ft wide road right -of -way south of the tracks is expected to change in the near future. At present, the westerly 50 -ft belongs to the City of Spokane, and the easterly 30 -ft belongs to Spokane County. The westerly limit of the City of Spokane Valley is currently on the east right -of -way line of Havana Street. The City of Spokane has jurisdiction over Wisconsin Avenue and Boone Avenue, and that portion of Havana Street north of and including the BNSF right -of -way. It is the design team's understanding that the City of Spokane will have jurisdiction over all of Havana Street between Broadway Avenue and the BNSF right -of -way. BNSF has jurisdiction over horizontal and vertical clearances between the railroad tracks and the structures. 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS Evaluation of environmental issues for the Bridging the Valley Project as a whole is presently underway. Environmental documentation, written in a WSDOT Documented Categorical Exclusion format will determine if the project will have significant impacts. Technical reports that support the environmental document will address air quality, wetlands, the Spokane Valley - Rathdrum Prairie Sole Source aquifer that underlies virtually the entire Bridging the Valley Project, local geology and soils conditions, land use and zoning, recreational resources (Section4 (f)), environmental justice, wildlife as related to the Endangered Species Act, hazardous materials along the project site, noise, and cultural resources. These technical reports will be summarized in the environmental document. The Washington and Idaho Departments of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will review the environmental document for conformance with NEPA. The FHWA Washington Division Office will have the authority of approving the environmental document for the project as a whole. 3.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN SUMMARY Engaging the public in a manner that incorporates their needs and concerns into the decision - making process is an important element of the Bridging the Valley study process. The public involvement plan for the project includes making contacts with properties and/or businesses adjacent to or potentially impacted by the project, nearby properties and/or businesses that could be interested or concerned in a peripheral manner, and others within ih mile of the project. Face -to -face and telephone contacts were made, newsletters and mailings sent, and public meetings were held. A website for the project is at www.BridgingTheValley.org. Havana Street Overpass, MP 68.2 Page 2 December 31, 2004 The public involvement process for the project will be documented in the Public Involvement Program Summary. For the Havana Street Overpass Project, contacts with the following stakeholders were made: • Hite Crane and Rigging, Inc. • Atlas Mine & Mill Supply a Central Pre -Mix ✓ Simvest Properties • ABFIRoadway4Peninsula Truck Lines • City of Spokane • City of Spokane Valley • Spokane County • Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway • Avista Utilities Key concerns from the public and stakeholders addressed in the design are: • Permanent/temporary access to businesses ■ Permanent impacts to parking for businesses • Minimize construction impacts • Pedestrian/bikeway accommodations • Utility easements • Right-of-Way acquisition • Accommodate additional railroad tracks in the future 4.0 ROADWAY DESIGN 4.1 Introduction This section describes the design considerations that resulted in the roadway improvements for this project. Drawings showing typical roadway sections and plan and profile information are included at the end of this report. 4.2 Design Criteria Roadway design will be in accordance with City of Spokane standards. Key design criteria are further discussed in the Roadway Design Criteria (Taylor Engineering, Inc., November 2004). In summary, the criteria are as follows: Havana Street Design Standards: Roadway Design will conform to the City of Spokane Design Standards, January 2000 version, with Amendments through August 2001. Roadway Classification: Urban Principal Arterial Design Speed: 35 mph (5 mph above posted speed limit of 30 mph) Havana Street Overpass, MP 68.2 Page 3 December 31, 2004 Design Deviations: On May 11, 2004, a Design Variance Request was submitted to the City of Spokane on two issues: Sidewalk on one side only, and Narrow planting strips between the curb and sidewalk. This request was denied on May 27, 2004. Boone Avenue Design Standards: Roadway Design will conform to the City of f Spokane Design Standards, January 2000 version, with Amendments through August 2001. Roadway Classification: Urban Collector Arterial Design Speed: 25 mph (same as posted speed limit) Design Deviations: None required. 4.3 Roadway Alignment and Grade Havana Street is currently striped for one lane in each direction within the 80 -ft right-of-way. The new roadway will be widened to 4 lanes, with the new centerline parallel to the Section Line. South of the tracks, a right -turn lane (fifth lane) will be provided for southbound traffic headed west on Broadway Avenue. The new roadway will cross over the tracks in the same location as existing, but will be substantially higher than existing to provide the required 23.5 -ft minimum vertical clearance over the tracks. Maximum longitudinal grade will be 6% on the south approach, starting just north of Broadway Avenue and touching down just north of Boone Avenue. The 6% grade will slow truck traffic slightly, but a flatter grade cannot be accomplished without extending the work into the Broadway Avenue intersection on the south, and well past Boone Avenue on the north. Between Boone Avenue and SR 290, the new roadway will generally match existing grades. The new Havana Street / Boone Avenue intersection will be a few feet higher than existing. Boone Avenue will be reconstructed on either side of Havana Street, to match the new elevation of Havana Street. 4.4 Pedestrian 1 Bicycle Facilities Havana Street does not have Bikeway requirements, according to the Regional Bikeway Network Map TR2, in the City of Spokane's Comprehensive Plan, May 22, 2001. The bridge is wide enough to accommodate one shared 15 -ft outside travel lane in each direction. 5.0 TRAFFIC REVISIONS The traffic analysis for the Havana Street Overpass project was performed as part of the Bridging the Valley (BTV) Phase 2 Study and is documented in the Transportation Discipline Report (HDR, November 2004). The Havana Street Overpass project will dramatically affect traffic patterns and reduce traffic congestion. If the project is not constructed, the average daily trips (ADT) along the Havana Street corridor is projected to only increase from 1,190 to 1,680 over the next 25 years. If the project is completed, the ADT will increase to 19,900. This project will draw vehicular traffic, especially trucks, from nearby Freya and Rancher Streets, and improve overall traffic flow in the Spokane Valley. Havana Street Overpass, MP 68.2 Page 4 December 31, 2004 Havana Street is currently striped for one lane in each direction within the 80 -ft right -of -way. The new roadway will be widened to 4 lanes, with the new centerline parallel to the Section Line. South of the tracks, a right -turn lane (fifth lane) will be provided for southbound traffic headed west on Broadway Avenue. The scope of work for the Bridging the Valley project is limited to Havana Street between SR 290 and Broadway Avenue. Revisions to these intersections is limited to the Havana Street "leg" between SR 290 and Broadway Avenue as follows: • At the Broadway Avenue / Havana Street intersection, the northwest corner will be reconstructed to allow for the wider Havana Street roadway. The other three comers of the intersection will remain unchanged. • At the Havana Street / SR 290 intersection, new traffic signals will be installed, but the pavement will remain unchanged. 6.0 IMPACTS TO ADJACENT BUSINESSES Existing businesses along Havana Street currently enjoy use of the Havana Street right -of -way because the road is closed by train operations the better part of each day. The project will need to relocate access to Hite Crane, ABF/Roadway/Peninsula Trucking, the Central Pre -Mix Yard, and Atlas Mine & Mill Supply as shown on the Civil Plans. Specific areas of concern are as follows: • East side of Havana Street, south of BNSF: Driveway access will be taken away from: Hite Crane's north parcel and Central Pre -Mix's precast yard. Hite Crane will still be able to use the two existing accesses on their south parcel: one on Havana Street and one on Broadway Avenue. Central Pre -Mix has asked the project to consider adding a traffic signal at Broadway Avenue /Carnahan Road (included in Cost Estimate). West side of Havana Street, south of BNSF: Driveway access will be taken away from the northeast corner of the ABF / Roadway / Peninsula Truck Lines parcel. It will be relocated to the southeast corner of their parcel. Some on -street parking for employees will be lost, but will be partially replaced by parallel parking outside the existing fence. • East side of Havana Street, north of BNSF: Wisconsin Avenue will be closed at Havana Street, but will be reconnected at Boone Avenue, providing access to the BNSF yard. • West side of Havana Street, north of BNSF: On -street parking and loading dock access will be taken away from Atlas Mine & Mill Supply. A portion of their existing building may be moved to their adjacent parcel to the west. 7.0 UTILITY RELOCATIONS Several existing utilities will be affected by the project. Civil Plan Sheets 5 and 6 show details for the following utilities: Sanitary Sewer: The existing 8 -inch sewer main, extending from Broadway Avenue to Wisconsin Avenue, will be relocated in a new utility easement or acquired right of way to the west, with a new casing under the tracks. It will cross Havana Street under Span 4 of the bridge, and reconnect with the Wisconsin Avenue sewer main east of the bridge Havana Street Overpass, MP 68.2 Page 5 December 31, 2004 Water: In 1998, the City of Spokane installed 30- and 36 -inch water mains along the full length of Havana Street, with oversized steel casings under the tracks. These will be relocated in a new utility easement to the east, with new casings under the tracks. The existing sleeves will require removal if they conflict with bridge footings. South of the tracks, a 12 -inch water main will be relocated west of the bridge. North of the tracks, a 12 -inch water main will be relocated to the Boone Avenue - Wisconsin Avenue connector road. New fire hydrant locations will be coordinated with the City of Spokane. Telecommunications: Overhead telecom lines on the west side of Havana Street will be relocated underground or carried on the bridge. Underground fiber optic lines near the tracks will require relocation if they conflict with bridge foundations. Power: Overhead power lines on the east side of Havana Street will be relocated in a new utility easement to the east. At the north and south ends of the project, existing poles will remain if they do not conflict with the proposed road widening and sidewalks. Natural Gas: 2 -inch Avista gas mains will be relocated away from the bridge. Buried Cable: BNSF signal wires near the tracks will require relocation if they conflict with bridge foundations. 8.0 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT There are currently minimal stormwater collection, treatment or disposal facilities provided on Havana Street between Broadway Avenue and SR 290. Havana Street is crowned in the center and stormwater generally flows off either side of the road and onto the adjacent native ground where it is either infiltrated or evaporated. Only at the south end of the project, just north of Broadway Avenue, are there two stormwater structures. No treatment facilities currently exist. Improvements to Havana Street require substantial upgrades to the City's storm drainage system to meet current treatment and disposal standards for impervious surfaces. Stormwater design will conform to Spokane County's Guidelines for Stormwater Management (GSM), February 1998 version with Amendments through April 1998. The new bridge and road approach sections will be curbed to contain runoff within the road area. Catch basins will be located along the road to collect runoff and pipes will be installed to convey runoff through a gravity system, which outlets to detention ponds. The ponds serve a dual purpose by treating the stormwater through infiltration of the vegetative and subsurface mediums and detaining the stormwater in the storage volume provided between the bottom of pond and the drywell rim. Drywells are typically installed with the rim 6- inches above the pond bottom. The soils are classified as GgA — Garrison Gravelly Loam in accordance with the Soil Survey, Spokane County Washington, 1968. Additional information is provided in the Technical Memorandum (Budinger & Associates, December 2004) This soil group is acceptable for drywells per the GSM and will allow a disposal rate of 0.3 cubic feet per second for each single depth drywell and 1.0 cubic feet per second for each double depth drywell. Because of the geometry of the new bridge, drainage patterns are split at the crest and flow either north or south to low spots near the touchdown areas. Final collection will occur at the low spots and stormwater will gravity flow to the treatment and disposal ponds. Two pond areas totaling 17,000 square feet have been identified, one on either side of the railroad tracks. Pond sizing is approximated Havana Street Overpass, MP 68.2 December 31, 2004 Page 6 based on the amount of impervious surface within the project area. Drywells will be placed 6- inches above the bottom of the swales and will be sized to empty the pond within 72 -hours of a 10 -year, 24- hour storm. 9.0 RIGHT OF WAY Additional right -of -way will be required for construction of the project as follows: • East side of Havana Street, south of BNSF: Right -of -way needed for stormwater treatment area. Utility easements needed for City of Spokane water line relocation and Avista Utilities power line relocation. • West side of Havana Street, south of BNSF: Utility easement needed for sewer line relocation. • East side of Havana Street, north of BNSF: Right -of -way needed for new Boone Avenue and stormwater treatment area. Utility easements needed for City of Spokane water line relocation and Avista Utilities power line relocation. • West side of Havana Street, north of BNSF: No additional right -of -way required. • Havana Street Right -of -Way, south of BNSF: Ownership of the existing 80 -ft road right -of- way is expected to change in the near future. At present, the westerly 50 -ft belongs to the City of Spokane, and the easterly 30 -ft belongs to Spokane County. The westerly limit of the City of Spokane Valley is currently on the east right -of -way line of Havana Street. 10.0 BRIDGE AND RETAINING WALLS This section describes the design considerations that resulted in the structure layout for the Havana Street Overpass. Preliminary bridge plans are included at the end of this report. 10.1 Description The bridge will be a 4 -span structure with a span length configuration of 100'- 145'- 145' -100'. Spans 2 and 3 of the bridge will cross over the railroad tracks and provide 23'-6" vertical clearance to top of the high rail of each track and 25' -0" minimum horizontal clearance to the centerline of each track. The space under Spans 1 and 4 could be used for access between properties to the east and west of the bridge. Vertical clearance of 17' -0" minimum above existing grade is available under Spans 1 and 4. A span length of 100 feet was used for Spans 1 and 4 to provide enough space for east -west access and to provide structural balance to the 145 -foot spans. The proposed bridge superstructure will consist of WSDOT Standard WF74G precast concrete girders with a composite cast -in -place concrete deck. The proposed bridge substructure consists of relatively tall cast -in -place concrete abutment walls on spread footings founded in native soils at Piers 1 and 5 and cast -in -place concrete cap beams, columns and spread footings at Piers 2, 3 and 4. The north and south approach embankments will be retained by mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls varying in length from approximately 365 to 575 feet. Cast -in -place concrete approach slabs (25 feet long) will be placed on the fill at the bridge ends. Havana Street Overpass, MP 68.2 Page 7 December 31, 2004 10.2 Design Criteria Design criteria for the bridge and walls are addressed in more detail in Roadway Bridge Design Criteria (HDR, November 2004). In summary, the roadway bridge will be designed in accordance with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 2004, with current interims, and the WSDOT Bridge Design Manual. The design live load will be HL -93. Construction of the bridge will be in accordance with the WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction with current Amendments. The geotechnical investigation for the project included field investigation and laboratory testing. Results from that work and design recommendations for structures, including lateral earth pressures, bearing capacity for spread footings, and site specific seismic design criteria are presented in the Technical Memorandum (Budinger and Associates, December. 2004). Seismic design parameters include an acceleration coefficient A = 0.06g and Site Soil Coefficient S = 1.2 (Soil Type II). 10.3 Superstructure For the span lengths needed to cross the tracks and highway the following superstructures are practical: • Steel plate girders with composite cast in place concrete deck slab. • Precast prestressed concrete girders with a composite cast in place concrete deck slab. • Post - tensioned cast in place concrete multi -cell box girder. During the Type, Size and Location (TS &L) study, it was determined that prefabricated girders were preferred over the cast -in -place box girder because there is no need for more difficult girder falsework over the railroad tracks. To minimize the superstructure depth and, therefore, the height of the roadway profile and approach embankments, steel plate girders were selected over precast concrete girders. Subsequent to the TS &L study, a precast concrete girder superstructure was preferred as the least expensive of the three superstructure types to construct. Precast girders are also less costly to maintain than steel girders. Hence, precast concrete girders were selected as the desired superstructure type and the roadway profile was revised to accommodate the deeper superstructure depth. Using WSDOT standard WF74G girders, the superstructure depth for the bridge will be approximately 7'-9" from the top of overpass roadway to the bottom of precast girders, including the effect of a 2% cross - slope at the roadway. 10.4 Substructure It is anticipated that interior bridge piers will be comprised of multi - column bents on spread footings. At the ends of the bridge, tall abutments will "match" the adjacent tall retaining walls at the approach embankments. AASHTO 3.6.5.2 requires that columns within 50 feet of centerline of track be designed for a 400 kip force applied 4 feet above the ground. Preliminary calculations indicate that a minimum column diameter of 4 feet is needed to meet this requirement. Piers 2 and 3 are within 50 feet of either proposed or existing railroad tracks and future tracks may be constructed within 50 feet of Pier 4. Therefore, 4 -foot diameter columns will be used at all three interior piers. Havana Street Overpass, MP 68.2 Page 8 December 31, 2004 The soils investigation found very competent soils at the site. Two foundation types were considered for this site: spread footings and drilled shafts. Spread footings are typically used for bridges in the Spokane Valley due to the good bearing capacity of the native soils, the low seismic loads of the region, the difficulty of placing drilled shafts in the gravelly native soils, and their relatively lower cost. The conditions at the proposed bridge site are similar to these typical regional conditions and the existing buried utilities will be relocated outside of the bridge footprint. Therefore, spread footings were selected as the desired foundation type. 10.5 Retaining Walls Three retaining wall types are feasible and practical for supporting the tall approach embankments at each end of the bridge: • Cast -in -place cantilever retaining walls. • Mechanically stabilized earth walls (MSE walls). • Geosynthetic walls. All wall types are suited for the conditions posed by the Havana Street configuration, i.e., where embankments are being built behind a retaining wall. Geosynthetic walls and MSE walls are structurally similar in that they rely on a reinforced backfill to retain the soil and have a concrete fascia with an architectural finish such as a fractured fm surface. MSE walls are constructed with either precast concrete panels or blocks as its exterior facing. Geosynthetic walls are faced with either shotcrete or a cast -in -place concrete panel. Geosynthetic walls are constructed at a 1H:40V batter so at the tallest wall section of approximately 30 feet, the base of the embankment prism will be approximately 1 -foot wider at each side of the embankment. Geosynthetic walls and MSE walls are similar in construction costs. Because it is less expensive to construct geosynthetic and MSE walls, cast -in -place concrete retaining walls were eliminated from consideration. For this project, MSE walls were preferred over geosynthetic walls for two reasons. First, there may be greater variety of reasonable -cost architectural fmishes for the exposed faces of the precast panels of an MSE wall. Second, the right -of -way width is limited and the battered face of the geosynthetic wall requires a wider embankment footprint. During fmal design, the type of reinforced earth wall may be revisited as details for the front facing of the wall are addressed. One issue to be considered in MSE wall design is the potential "overlap" of the reinforcing straps placed in the backfill of the MSE walls. For the approximately 67 -foot wide roadway at the embankments, the face of the MSE walls will be approximately 66 feet apart. The height of the walls will be approximately 30 -feet immediately adjacent to the bridge abutment walls. There the reinforcing straps for the MSE walls will extend approximately 22 feet behind each wall, so overlapping of the reinforcing straps from the opposing walls is not anticipated. 10.6 Bridge Deck Details BNSF requires an 8' tall fence on overcrossings with pedestrian traffic to discourage pedestrians from dropping or throwing objects onto the railroad tracks and/or trains below. The fence is required to have a grid not larger than 2 inches x 2 inches and must extend across the entire BNSF right -of -way. Additionally, AASHTO has requirements for a 4' -6" tall pedestrian railing on bridges with pedestrian and bicycle traffic. To meet these requirements, pedestrian railing and fence details similar to the nearby Freya Way Bridge have been incorporated into the preliminary bridge plans. Havana Street Overpass, MP 68.2 Page 9 December 31, 2004 The roadway section includes continuous sidewalks or pedestrian walkways on both sides. On the bridge and approach slabs, the concrete deck slab will serve as the pedestrian walkway. It will be separated from the roadway by concrete traffic barriers connected to the bridge deck slab with reinforcing steel. 10.7 Bridge Maintenance and Inspection A concern raised by the City of Spokane is the difficulty of inspection and maintenance of the bridge. To inspect or work on the underside of the bridge superstructure, safe physical clearances from active trains is required. When trains are present and bridge inspectors or workers are within the prescribed safety envelope, the inspectors and workers are required to stop work. Already heavy train traffic will only increase when the track improvements for the Bridging the Valley project are completed so what would take one day's work on the bridge could extend for several days because of work stoppages. Coordination between the City and Railroads will be required to minimize the bridge inspection and maintenance costs. A memo of understanding that addresses cooperation and coordination between the City and Railroads may be pursued as the project design progresses. 11.0 CONSTRUCTION Havana Street will be closed during much of the construction. Detour routes will be provided via Broadway Avenue and SR 290, Freya Way and Fancher Way. The project will need to provide continuous access to Hite Crane, ABFIRoadwayfPeninsula Truck Lines, the Central Pre -Mix Yard, the BNSF yard, Atlas Mine & Mill Supply, and Oak Harbor Freight Lines. The proposed access roads may need to be in place before construction of the bridge and approach embankments to ensure continuous access for local businesses. Because Havana Street will be closed for the duration of construction, no special construction phasing for the bridge is considered necessary. The approach embankments and MSE walls can be constructed once the abutment walls are completed. For ease of access during construction of the bridge superstructure, it may be beneficial to complete the approach embankments prior to constructing the bridge superstructure, although it is not necessary. Railroad traffic on the existing tracks will be maintained during construction of the new overpass. Railroad flagging will be required for construction of the new piers, during girder placement and whenever work is within 25 feet of passing trains. The construction sequence is envisioned as fo0.ows: • Acquire right-of-way; secure easements; relocate utilities. • Connect Boone Avenue to Wisconsin Avenue. • Close Havana Street to through - traffic between Broadway Avenue and Boone Avenue. • Construct bridge, retaining walls and bridge approach embankments. • Pave and re -open Havana Street between Broadway Avenue and Boone Avenue. • Close Havana Street to through - traffic between Boone Avenue and SR 290. • Reconstruct Havana Street between Boone Avenue and SR 290. • Open Havana Street to through - traffic. Estimated construction duration for the project, including relocation of utilities, is 24 months. Havana Street Overpass, MP 68.2 Page 10 December 31, 2004 12.0 ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS An estimate of probable cost was prepared based on the preliminary design plans, using preliminary quantities and estimated unit costs in Year 2004 dollars. The estimate can be found at the end of this report. The basis for roadway costs is described in the Roadway / Civil Cost Report (Taylor Engineering, Inc., November 2004). Bridge costs are based on the ITD Bridge Design Manual (June 2004), the WSDOT Bridge Design Manual (October 2004) and recent construction of this type. An allowance for the cost of relocating sewer, water, gas, power, and telephone is included in the construction cost estimate. During final design, agreements with each utility purveyor will be investigated with the local jurisdiction to determine if utility relocation costs will be borne by the utility purveyor. _Right-of-way costs for the entire BTV Project will be shown in the Project Cost Summary to be completed in 2005. 13.0 FUTURE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Utility relocations: It may be possible to leave one or more of the existing utility sleeves in place under the railroad tracks. This will require drilled shaft foundations at the interior bridge piers instead of spread footings. Depending on which utilities were saved, the bridge alignment might have to be relocated a few feet to the east or west. Although drilled shafts are more expensive than spread footings, a substantial savings in utility relocation costs could be realized. Eliminate north approach walls: Depending on right -of -way negotiations with adjacent property owners, it may be cost -effective to eliminate the retaining walls between the north bridge abutment and Boone Avenue. Fill embankments and a stub abutment for the bridge could be considered. Havana Street Overpass, MP 68.2 Page 11 December 31, 2004