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2020, 05-14 Agenda Packet 5/11/2020 Planning Commission Meeting S1O1400000,,\wisith, Valle . Spokane Valley Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Agenda City Hall Council Chambers, 10210 E. Sprague Ave. May 14, 2020 6:00 p.m. 1. PLEASE NOTE: In response to Governor Inslee's March 24, 2020 Proclamation concerning our recent State of Emergency, which waives and suspends the requirement to hold in-person meetings and provides options for the public to attend remotely, all meeting guidelines contained in the City's Governance Manual are hereby superseded until the Governor's order has been rescinded or amended. 2. Public wishing to make comments will need to email planning@spokanevalley.org prior to 4:00 pm the day of the meeting in order to be to speak during the comments period during the meeting. Comments can also be emailed. Send an email to planning@spokanevalley.org and comments will be read into the record or distributed to the Commission members through email. 3. Link to Zoom Meeting information: * Join Zoom Meeting: * https://spokanevalley.zoom.us/j/93499064068? pwd=NHZlb0hra2RgU2pmNkVoRIIzaW dXUT09 * Meeting ID: 934 9906 4068 * Password: 925758 * One tap mobile+12532158782„93499064068#US (Tacoma) * Dial in number for audio only: 1 253 215 8782, toll charges could apply 4. CALL TO ORDER 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 6. ROLL CALL 7. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 12, 2020 9. COMMISSION REPORTS 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT spokanevalley.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?print=1&event_id=1478b4c7-afb6-4432-8922-1644b06ba253 1/2 5/11/2020 Planning Commission Meeting 11. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject which is not on the agenda. 12. COMMISSION BUSINESS: a. Election of Officers: Election of Vice Chair 13. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER 14. ADJOURNMENT spokanevalley.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?print=1&event_id=1478b4c7-afb6-4432-8922-1644b06ba253 2/2 Regular Meeting Minutes Spokane Valley Planning Commission Council Chambers—City Hall March 12,2020 I. Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance. III. Secretary to the Commission Deanna Horton took roll and the following members and staff were present: Fred Beaulac Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney James Johnson Jenny Nickerson, Building Official Danielle Kaschmitter Mike Basinger, Economic Development Manager Timothy Kelley Chaz Bates, Senior Planner Robert McKinley Taylor Dillard, Administrative Assistant Sherri Robinson Deanna Horton, Secretary to the Commission Matt Walton IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Walton moved to approve the March 12,2020 agenda as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against, and the motion passed. V. MINUTES: Commissioner Walton moved to approve the meeting minutes from January 9, 2020 as presented. There was a short discussion related to the removal of the minutes from the February 27, 2020 meeting due to technical errors. The current minutes are accurate. The vote on this motion was seven in favor, zero against and the motion passed. Commissioner Walton moved to approve the meeting minutes from February 27, 2020 as presented. Commissioner Johnson requested a date correction to in item five, a language change to the second to last sentence in item six, and requested an addition in item five, section four, to include Commissioner Kaschmitter in the last paragraph. Commissioner Johnson moved to amend the meeting minutes as amended. The vote on this motion was seven in favor, zero against and the motion passed. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the meeting minutes as amended. The vote on this motion was seven in favor, zero against and the motion passed. VI. COMMISSION REPORTS: Commissioner Johnson introduced new commissioner, Commissioner Robinson. Commissioner Robinson introduced herself, noting herself as a resident of Spokane Valley of 35 years. Commissioner Beaulac announced the Census forms had been sent out and advised everyone the importance of completing those forms. Commissioner Johnson reported he attended the City Council meeting on March 3, 2020. He also attended two Spokane County Human Rights Task Force meetings. VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Building Official Jenny Nickerson reported an update on online access to Planning Commission information. She also reported the audio information is a work in progress and audio thumb drives will be provided until the glitches are resolved. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS: 03-12-2020 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 i. Study Session: Proposed 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Economic Development Manager Mike Basinger gave some background and introduced the 2020 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment process. Mr. Basinger explained that applications were accepted through October 31, 2019. During this time period,pre- application meetings were performed with those interested in submitting a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Mr. Basinger noted that City Council did choose to remove two amendments this year, as recommended by staff. a. CPA-2020-0001: A Privately Initiated Map Amendment to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation from Single Family Residential(SFR) to Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) and to change the Zoning District from Single Family Residential Urban (R-3) to Corridor Mixed Use (CMU). Senior Planner Chaz Bates introduced Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2020- 0001. Mr. Bates stated that the property is located along McDonald Road, east side of McDonald Road and south of Mission Avenue. The applicant is Land Use Solutions and Entitlement and the owner is Tucker Roy LLC. The proposal is to change the Land Use Designation from Single Family Residential(SFR)to Corridor Mixed Use(CMU). Mr. Bates reviewed the approval criteria, which included the expansion of the CMU, no critical areas, it supports development of vacant properties, it provides land for employment,the transportation network supports it, and it is generally compatible with the surrounding uses. Commissioner Johnson requested clarification that the change is only being made to the property with the existing house or if it includes the vacant lot next to it as well. Mr. Bates confirmed it is only the property with the existing house as the lot next to it is already zoned CMU. b. CPA-2020-0002: A Privately Initiated Map Amendment to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation from Industrial (I) to Regional Commercial (RC) and to change the Zoning District from Industrial (I) to Regional Commercial (RC). Mr. Bates introduced Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2020-0002, stating the applicant as LB Stone Properties and the owner as LB Stone Properties. The proposal is to change the land use designation from Industrial (I)to Regional Commercial (RC). Mr. Bates provided details related to the site. Mr. Bates went on to review the approval criteria, which included the expansion of the RC, no critical areas, it supports redevelopment of underused properties, it provides land for employment, it is supported by the transportation network, and it is generally compatible with the surrounding uses. c. CPA-2020-0003 A Privately Initiated Map Amendment to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation from Multifamily Residential (MFR) to Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) and to change the Zoning District from Multifamily Residential (MFR) to Corridor Mixed Use (CMU). Mr. Bates introduced Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2020-0003, listing the applicant as Jay Rambo and the owners as Revere-Dece III, LLC and Brill Properties, LLC. The proposal is to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation from Multifamily Residential (MFR)to Corridor Mixed Use (CMU). Mr. Bates reviewed the approval criteria, which included the expansion of the CMU, no critical areas, it supports redevelopment of underused properties, it provides land for employment, it 03-12-2020 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 is supported by the transportation network, and it is generally compatible with the surrounding uses. He describes where you can find the location of this property, as it can be difficult to locate. Commissioner Robinson asked a question on the CMU zone and what it allows. Mr. Bates explained the CMU zone is a more flexible zone, allowing a retail component, multi-family development, and light industry. Commissioner Robinson asked if it could increase the walkability of this neighborhood. Mr. Bates confirmed that it could. Mr. Basinger offered more background, detailing meetings held with developers during the Periodic Update of the Comprehensive Plan. He stated that these developers were interested in having a retail component as part of their multi-family development. CMU allows this to happen. d. CPA-2020-0006 A City Initiated Map Amendment to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation from Industrial(I)to Corridor Mixed Use(CMU) and to change the Zoning District from Industrial (I) to Corridor Mixed Use (CMU). Mr. Bates introduced Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2020-0006, explaining where this location can be found. Mr. Bates reviewed the approval criteria. Mr. Bates mentioned that through the pre-application discussions the school district explained their plan to move their parent child partner program to this location. However; the Industrial zone does not allow any K-12 education components,which is the reason for this request. There is discussion on the zoning of the surrounding area, the operations happening on the surrounding industrial lots, and how the proposed lot is currently being utilized. e. CPA-2020-0007 A City Initiated Text Amendment to amend Chapter 2 Goals and Policies to provide policy guidance for increased housing density with access to support services like transit and commercial services; and provide implementing regulations. Mr. Basinger introduced Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2020-0007 by providing background. He explained the objective of this amendment is to address the concern about the influx of duplex developments expressed by residents in several areas around the City. Mr. Basinger continued by offering research gathered from the Spokane-Kootenai Real Estate Research Committee 2020 Market Forum showing that the housing inventory is low, creating a high demand. Mr. Basinger reviewed the two goals for alternative housing types. First, enable a variety of housing types at increased densities within 1/2 mile of the high performance transit network. Second, preserve and enhance the City's established single-family neighborhoods by minimizing the impacts of more dense housing typologies such as duplexes and cottage development. Mr. Basinger referenced the map representing the zoning code changes, expressing the intent is to see this kind of development in an area that offers more walkability. Mr. Basinger moved on to explain the code text amendment that would add a new Single-Family Residential Urban (R-4) zone. He noted the changes made to the 19.60.050 Permitted uses matrix. There is a short discussion on requirements for cottage development. 03-12-2020 Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 Mr. Basinger moved forward in explaining the R-4 19.70 Residential Standards. There was a short discussion on accessibility to green space and parks. Mr. Basinger explained that the Appleway Trail is a linear park that would be within walking distance from most of this proposed rezone. There are plans for the trail to expand from University Road to Dishman Hills. He explained for those that are further from the trail, that there are plans within the Parks Master Plan to increase development of parks. Mr. Bates offered additional insight on the 20-year plan outlined in the Parks Master Plan. This 20-year plan outlines various acquisitions to increase the City's level of service for parks. Mr. Basinger explained how cottage development would offer a density bonus. Cottage developments require an open space for people to gather and recreate. Mr. Basinger explained there is a shortage of parks in portions of the City where some of the properties are located. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the cost of housing and property values. Commissioner Kelley asked a question regarding the cost of housing and property values. Mr. Basinger explained that when there is a low supply, that housing costs are higher. He described that there is fair amount of vacant and partially used land that could be redeveloped within the proposed area-wide rezone. He further explained, that the proposed rezone would allow for higher density and more opportunity for housing increasing supply and potentially lower the cost of housing in the area. Mr. Basinger clarified that the area-wide rezone should not lower property values. He stated that it would increase density and the opportunity to develop more lots on parcels of land and therefore it should increase the value of property with the proposed area-wide rezone. There was a discussion clarifying what lots would be changing to the R-4 zone. Commissioner Johnson requested the map be updated for further clarification. Commissioner McKinley expressed his concern for the agricultural areas changing due to the addition of smaller lots. The agricultural areas have been the culture of Spokane Valley for many years and he has seen that go away with denser housing developing. He does not want to see a decrease in these agricultural areas. Mr. Basinger explained staff want to preserve the character of the Valley, but that there needs to be a balance. He stated the City is preserving the character of Spokane Valley with estate zoning, one-acre lots in areas like Ponderosa, and the 10,000 square foot lots in the Single-Family Residential Suburban (R-2) zone. He noted that there needs to be a variety of opportunities for development and that the areas surrounding the Sprague corridor, where there is transportation and services, the City would like to promote infill development. Mr. Bates explained that animal raising and animal keeping is still permitted in this area to help preserve the character. Commissioner McKinley asked for the median income for the area. Mr. Bates stated they can provide a number at the next meeting. There was a lengthy discussion regarding how the access to transportation will benefit those that would be living in the affordable housing within this proposed zone. The access to transportation will allow these residents to reach jobs in different areas. Commissioner Kaschmitter pointed out that having more rooftops in this area would increase our high frequency bus service to help more people to where they need to go. She also described how the high performance transportation network connects to the Valley Transit Center allowing for residents to travel to their jobs throughout the County. 03-12-2020 Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 The study session ended with a conversation on what plan B will be if public meetings are cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus. Mr. Basinger offered insight on staff's plans moving forward and how information will be shared to citizens. X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Secretary to the Commission Deanna Horton announced a Department of Commerce planning short course on April 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Walton encouraged the community to check in with neighbors and elderly, as the efforts to slow down the coronavirus increase. Commissioner Robinson stated she is delighted to be at this first meeting. Commissioner Johnson added to Commissioner Walton's statement and expressed that COVID-19 should be a wakeup call. He hopes everyone encourages our leadership to make real workable plans to keep us safe. XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Walton moved to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against, and the motion passed. James Johnson, Chair Date signed Deanna Horton, Secretary