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2021-08-12 Agenda Packet067145ne ,,;wOValleye Spokane Valley Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda City Hall Council Chambers, 10210 E. Sprague Ave. August 12, 2021 6:00 p.m. 1. PLEASE NOTE: Meetings are being held electronically 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. 2. Public wishing to make comments will need to email planning_(a,spokanevalley.org prior to 4: 00 om the day of the meeting in order to be to speak during the comments period during the meeting. Comments can also be entailed. Send an email to alanningaaspokanevalley.org and comments will be read into the record or distributed to the Commission members through email. 3. LINK TO ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION: htt ps://sDokanevaIlev.zoom.us/i/86262747051 One tap mobile US: +12532158782„86262747051# or+16699006833„86262747051# US Dial by your location US: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 862 6274 7051 4. CALL TO ORDER 5. ROLL CALL 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 22, 2021 8. COMMISSION REPORTS 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 10. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject which is not on the agenda. 11. COMMISSION BUSINESS: a. Findings of Fact: 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendments 12. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER 13. ADJOURNMENT Meeting Minutes Spokane Valley Planning Commission Council Chambers — City Hall July 22, 2021 I. Planning Commission Chair Bob McKinley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held remotely via ZOOM meeting. II. Administrative Assistant Marianne Lemons took roll and the following members and staff were present: Fred Beaulac Cary Driskell, City Attorney Karl Granrath Jenny Nickerson, Building Official Walt Haneke Martin Palaniuk, Planner Bob McKinley Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant Nancy Miller Paul Rieckers, absent Sherri Robinson There was consensus from the Commission to excuse Commissioner Rieckers from the meeting III. AGENDA: Commissioner Granrath moved to approve the July 22, 2021 agenda as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero against and the motion passed. IV. MINUTES: Commissioner Beaulac moved to approve the July 8, 2021 minutes as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero against and the motion passed. V. COMMISSION REPORTS: Commissioner Robinson commented that she is happy to see the Appleway Trail extension moving along. No other Commission reports were offered. VI. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Building Official Jenny Nickerson stated that staff decided to remain using the Zoom format for Planning Commission meetings (rather than going to a hybrid in-person/Zoom format). VII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS: a. Discussion: Storage Containers Building Official Jenny Nickerson gave a presentation regarding storage containers. She explained that a Code Text Amendment was presented to City Council in 2017 regarding using shipping containers in residential zones as accessory dwelling units (ADU). The 07-22-2021 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 2 amendment did not pass through City Council so current regulations state that shipping containers are not allowed in residential zones as an ADU. Ms. Nickerson also noted that City Council stated at the July 13, 2021 meeting that they do not support changing those regulations regarding using shipping containers as ADU's. Ms. Nickerson said that the 2021 International Building Code defines the "intermodal shipping container" as "a six -sided steel unit originally constructed as a general cargo container used for the transport of goods and materials." Portable moving containers, such as a PODS container, is not consistent with the IBC definition. Also, PODS are typically smaller than 200 square feet in floor area which is the maximum area of an accessory storage building that does not require a building permit. However, they are required to be located within the property setbacks. Ms. Nickerson explained that current regulations state that it is not prohibited to place a storage container in an outdoor storage area or yard of a commercial or industrial business. However, the container would have to comply with the outdoor storage regulations outlined in the code. Commissioner Haneke asked if a homeowner remodeling their home can use a shipping cargo container as temporary storage if they meet all setbacks and regulations of the code. Ms. Nickerson answered that using an actual shipping cargo container would be prohibited in residential zones. However, a POD or similar container would be allowed because it does not meet the definition outlined in the IBC. Commissioner Haneke asked about using a shipping container as storage on a residential construction site. Ms. Nickerson answered that the container would not be prohibited until the residence is completed, making the storage container a residential accessory building. IX. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Granrath stated that he would like to see the Planning Commission have the option for both Zoom and in -person meetings in the future. X. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Robinson moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero against, and the motion passed. Bob McKinley, Chair Date Signed Marianne Lemons, Secretary CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Planning Commission Action Meeting Date: August 12, 2021 Item: Check all that apply ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ study session ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2021 Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments — Findings of Fact GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A, SVMC 17.80.140 and 19.30.010. PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: Study Session on June 24, 2021; Public Hearing on July 8, 2021. BACKGROUND: On June 24, 2021, the Planning Commission held a study session. A public hearing on the proposed amendments was held July 8, 2021. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission deliberated on each CPA and voted as follows: CPA-2021-0001 6-1 to forward to City Council a recommendation to approve CPA-2021 -000 1. CPA-2021-0002 7-0 to forward to City Council a recommendation to approve CPA-2021-0002. CPA-2021-0003 7-0 to forward to City Council a recommendation to approve CPA-2021-0003. CPA-2021-0004 7-0 to forward to City Council a recommendation to approve CPA-2021-0004. City Council may choose to adopt the proposed individual amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission, deny the proposed amendments, or modify and adopt the proposal. If the Council chooses to modify a proposal and the modifications are substantial, they must either conduct a public hearing or refer the proposal back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move to approve and forward to the City Council the Findings and Recommendation of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission for CPA-2021-0001, CPA- 2021-0002, CPA-2021-0003, and CPA-2021-0004. STAFF CONTACT: Chaz Bates, AICP, Senior Planner; Arielle Anderson, Housing and Homeless Coordinator; and Mike Basinger, AICP, Economic Development Manager. ATTACHMENTS: General Findings and Recommendation for CPA-202 1 -000 1, CPA-2021-0002, CPA-2021-0003, and CPA-2021-0004; Attachments 1, 2, 3, and 4 for the Specific Findings and Recommendation for CPA- 2021-0001, CPA-2021-0002, CPA-2021-0003, and CPA-2021-0004 Please bring your Yellow Binder to the meeting. RPCA Findings for 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Page I of 1 GENERAL FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS CPA-2021-0001, CPA-2021-0002, CPA-2021-0003, and CPA-2021-0004 August 12, 2021 A. Backeround: 1. The GMA allows local jurisdictions to consider amendments to their Comprehensive Plans once each year. The City codified this process in Section 17.80.140 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC). Consistent with state law and the SVMC, staff published notice on August 21 and 28, 2020, advising the public of the annual amendment process and that the City would accept applications for the 2021 cycle through October 30, 2020. The notice was also sent to all agencies, organizations, and adjacent jurisdictions that may have an interest in amending the comprehensive plan. 2. On November 24, 2020, the City Council approved the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. The Docket includes four proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan: three map amendments and one text amendment. Sites approved for a Comprehensive Plan amendment will require and receive a zoning classification amendment consistent with the new land use designation. B. Findines: 1. Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 17.80.140 provides the framework for the public to participate throughout the Comprehensive Plan amendment process, including notice and public hearing requirements. 2. On May 25, 2021, the Department of Commerce was provided a notice of intent to adopt amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. 3. Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 43.21C (SEPA), and Title 21 SVMC, environmental checklists were prepared for proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments. 4. Staff reviewed the environmental checklists and issued a Determination of Non -Significance (DNS) for all Comprehensive Plan amendments on May 7, 2021. The DNS was not appealed. 5. The Planning Commission finds the procedural requirements of SEPA and Title 21 SVMC have been fulfilled. 6. On June 11 and 18, 2021, notice for a public hearing on the proposed amendments was placed in the Spokane Valley News Herald. Beginning on June 11, 2021, each site subject to an amendment was posted with a "Notice of Public Hearing" sign with a description of the proposal and information on the public hearing. 7. Individual notice of the map amendment proposals were mailed to all property owners within 400 feet of each proposed amendment site, except for CPA-2021-0004, which is text amendment and does not require a mailing. 8. Additional notice beyond the minimum legally required notice included a press release and direct email to the City's Media, Comp Plan Updates, City News and City Planning Commission Agenda email distribution lists. Prior to the public hearing, the City created a rotating banner on the City's homepage that linked to a story in the "NEWS" page of the City website about the public hearing. The City also published social media posts on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn about the public hearing. Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-202 1 -000 1, CPA-2021-0002, CPA-2021-0003, and CPA-2021-0004 Page 1 of 2 9. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments concurrently to evaluate the cumulative impacts. The review was consistent with the annual amendment process outlined in SVMC 17.80.140 and chapter 36.70A RCW (Growth Management Act). 10. On July 8, 2021, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments. After receiving public testimony, the Planning Commission closed the public hearing and deliberated on the Comprehensive Plan amendments. While reviewing and deliberating on the Comprehensive Plan amendments, Planning Commission voted on the proposed amendments as follows: a. CPA-2021-0001: 6-1 to forward to City Council a recommendation to approve. b. CPA-2021-0002: 7-0 to forward to City Council a recommendation to approve. c. CPA-2021-0003: 7-0 to forward to City Council a recommendation to approve. d. CPA-2021-0004: 7-0 to forward to City Council a recommendation to approve. 11. The Planning Commission hereby adopts and incorporates findings specific to each Comprehensive Plan Amendment as attached (see attachments 1-4). Conclusions: The Planning Commission finds compliance with SVMC 17.80.140(H) — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approval Criteria for CPA-2021-0001, CPA-2021-0002, CPA-2021-0003 and CPA- 2021-0004. These proposed 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendments are consistent with the goals and policies of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, and will promote the public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. The Planning Commission hereby adopts and incorporates conclusions specific to each Comprehensive Plan Amendment as attached (see attachments 1-4). Recommendations: The Spokane Valley Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendments CPA-2021-0001, CPA-2021-0002, CPA-2021-0003, and CPA- 2021-0004. Approved this 12' day of August, 2021 Robert McKinley, Chairman ATTEST Marianne Lemons, Planning Commission Secretary Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-2021-0001, CPA-2021-0002, CPA-2021-0003, and CPA-2021-0004 Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENT SPECIFIC FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - CPA-2021-0001 August 12, 2021 A. Backtiround: 1. The GMA allows local jurisdictions to consider amendments to their Comprehensive Plans once each year. The City codified this process in Section 17.80.140 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC). Consistent with state law and the SVMC, staff published notice on August 20 and 28, 2020, advising the public of the annual amendment process and that the City would accept applications for the 2020 cycle through October 30, 2020. The notice was also sent to all agencies, organizations, and adjacent jurisdictions that may have an interest in amending the comprehensive plan. 2. On November 24, 2020, the City Council approved the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. The Docket includes four proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan: three map amendments and one text amendment. Sites approved for a Comprehensive Plan amendment will require and receive a zoning classification amendment consistent with the new land use designation. B. Findin¢s: 1. These findings are specific to CPA-2021-0001. All findings in the general Findings and Recommendations are hereby incorporated by reference into these specific findings for CPA- 2021-0001. Findings required pursuant to SVMC 17.80.140(H)(1): 2. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. The proposed amendment changing the land use designation from Multifamily Residential (MFR) to Corridor Mixed -Use (CMU) bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. The adopted Comprehensive Plan describes the CMU designation as "allow[ing] for light manufacturing, retail, multifamily, and offices along major transportation corridors. It is primarily used along Sprague Avenue, and the north -south arterials." The subject property is within 200 feet of Sprague Avenue and is adjacent to CMU properties fronting Sprague Avenue. CMU properties are located to the west, east, and south. Changing the land use designation to CMU increases the flexibility of allowed uses and density on the sites in an area supported by infrastructure, which has benefit to public health, safety, and welfare. The amendment area is not covered by critical areas or designated natural resources. The public health, safety, welfare and protection of the environment are promoted by standards established by the state and the City's regulations. 3. The proposed amendment is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW and with the portion of the City's adopted plan not affected by the amendment. The Growth Management Act (GMA) adopts 14 goals to guide the development of local comprehensive plans and development regulations. The request allows opportunity to provide an expansion of the multifamily development on the site. There are no transportation improvements planned adjacent to the site within the planning horizon of 2037. The proposal does not conflict with any other GMA goals. The amendment is not in conflict with any other portions of the Comprehensive Plan. 4. The proposed amendment is not in response to a change in conditions beyond the property owner's control. S. The proposed amendment is not in response to or corrects an obvious mapping error. Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-202 1 -0001 Page 1 of 3 6. The proposed amendment addresses an identified deficiency in the Comprehensive Plan. Changing the designation from MFR to CMU on the existing developed parcel provides the opportunity to increase density on parcels with existing infrastructure. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the following goals and policy that support the proposed change: LU-GI Maintain and enhance the character and quality of life in Spokane Valley. H-G2 Enable the development of affordable housing for all income levels. H-G3 Allow convenient access to daily goods and services in Spokane Valley's neighborhoods. H-P5 Enable a variety of housing types at increased densities within % mile of a funded high performance transit network. CF-P2 Optimize the use of existing public facilities before investing in new facilities. Findings for factors required pursuant to SVMC 17.80.140(H)(2): 7. The effect upon the physical environment: The change to CMU will allow existing uses as well as commercial, office and higher residential development of the properties. The properties will have the opportunity to transition, add density and add a mix of uses to serve the surrounding neighborhood. There is no concern on effect of physical environment. 8. The effect on open space, streams, rivers, and lakes: There are no critical areas associated with the site, such as wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat areas, frequently flooded areas or geologically hazardous areas. The parcels are not located within shoreline jurisdiction, and there are no known surface water quality or quantity issues. The City's critical areas ordinance will ensure that adequate protection of the critical areas and adjacent land use are addressed when future development occurs. 9. The compatibility with and impact on adjacent land uses and surrounding neighborhoods: The 0.68 acre site is currently developed with a multifamily development. The adjacent use to the north is an apartment complex, to the east, south, and west is a commercial retail establishment. The CMU land use designation surrounds the amendment site to the east, south and west. The amendment is consistent with the adjacent land use designations. The projected impact to the surrounding neighborhood is minimal. Any future development will be evaluated for compliance with all municipal requirements as it relates to adjacent uses at the time of development. 10. The adequacy of and impact on community facilities including utilities, roads, public transportation, parks, recreation, and schools: Skipworth Road is a Local Access street. There are no planned transportation projects in the area. Balfour Park approximately 'h mile to the west of the project site is a neighborhood park and is planned to expand to a community park within the planning horizon. A project on the site would be considered infill development, as such, the expansion of allowed uses and increased densities are supported by the infrastructure that is in place. Sewer is available to the site and the site is within Modern Electric Water Company's service area. Future development will be required to ensure other community facilities are adequate at the time of development. There is minimal impact on schools. 11. The benefit to the neighborhood, City, and region: on: The proposed change would allow the property to increase density and support infill development in an area planned for growth. The change will support increased housing opportunities. The change benefits the neighborhood, City, and region by supporting the following adopted Comprehensive Plan goal and policy: Attachment I -Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-2021-0001 Page 2 of 3 LU-P16 Maximize the density ofdevelopment along major transit corridors and near transit centers and commercial areas. H-GI Allow for abroad range of housing opportunities to meet the needs of the community. H-G2 Enable the development of affordable housing for all income levels. H-P5 Enable a variety of housing types at increased densities within %: mile of a funded high performance transit network. 12. The quantity and location of land planned for the proposed land use We and density and the demand for such land: The proposal would add approximately 0.68 acres of CMU property to the 1,666 acres of existing CMU designated property within the city. While additional demand for CMU property may be limited, the CMU designation in this location would allow for increased options for development including an increase in allowed density on a property with an existing multifamily development. The proposal is limited to a reasonable area and developed under CMU standards the type of use and density would be appropriate for the location. 13. The current and projected 12212ulation density in the area: The proposed change would have little impact on projected population density. 14. The effect upon other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan: The CMU designation will support the goals and policies identified above. The amendment will have no effect on other elements of the Comprehensive Plan, including Housing, Capital Facilities and Public Services, Public and Private Utilities, Parks and Open Space and Natural Resources. C. Conclusions: The Planning Commission finds compliance with SVMC 17.80.140(H) — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approval Criteria for CPA-2021-0001. The proposed 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, and will promote the public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. D. Recommendations: The Spokane Valley Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendment CPA-202 1 -000 1. Approved this 12' day of August, 2021. Robert McKinley, Chairman ATTEST Marianne Lemons, Planning Commission Secretary Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-2021-0001 Page 3 of 3 ATTACHMENT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA-2021-0002 August 12, 2021 A. Backaround: 1. The GMA allows local jurisdictions to consider amendments to their Comprehensive Plans once each year. The City codified this process in Section 17.80.140 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC). Consistent with state law and the SVMC, staff published notice on August 20 and 28, 2020, advising the public of the annual amendment process and that the City would accept applications for the 2020 cycle through October 30, 2020. The notice was also sent to all agencies, organizations, and adjacent jurisdictions that may have an interest in amending the comprehensive plan. 2. On November 24, 2020, the City Council approved the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. The Docket includes four proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan: three map amendments and one text amendment. Sites approved for a Comprehensive Plan amendment will require and receive a zoning classification amendment consistent with the new land use designation. B. Findines• These findings are specific to CPA-2021-0002. All the findings made in the general Findings and Recommendations are hereby incorporated by reference into these specific findings for CPA-2021- 0002 Findings required pursuant to SVMC 17.80.140(H)(1): 2. The proposed amendment to change the designation for 5.5 acres from Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) to Parks and Open Space (P/OS) bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. In 2013, the City purchased two parcels to the west of Balfour Park for the purpose of expanding Balfour Park. The expansion of Balfour Park was indicated in the 2019 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The expansion was determined to be a high priority in the Plan. The expansion of Balfour Park is also included in the Parks 6-year Capital Improvement Plan. These plans were developed through an extensive community engagement process. Additionally, the expansion is necessary to maintain the adopted Level of Service (LOS) 3.25 acres of park land for every 1,000 residents. 3. The proposed amendment is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW and with the portion of the City's adopted plan not affected by the amendment. The Growth Management Act (GMA) adopts fourteen goals to guide the development of local comprehensive plans and development regulations. The proposal is consistent with the GMA goals to enhance recreational opportunities and develop parks and recreation facilities. Additionally, the GMA requires a Parks and Recreation element to be a part of the adopted comprehensive plan. The City's Comprehensive Plan adopts the Parks Plan by reference. The proposed amendment will not have unanticipated impacts on other areas of the Comprehensive Plan. 4. The proposed amendment does not respond to a substantial change in conditions beyond the property owner's control applicable to the area within which the subject property lies. 5. The proposed amendment is not in response to or corrects an obvious mapping error. Attachment 2 - Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-2021-0002 Page 1 of 3 6. The proposed amendment will address a documented deficiency of park land in the Comprehensive Plan. Findings for factors required pursuant to SVMC 17.80.140(11)(2): 7. The effect upon the physical environment: The change to P/OS will not impact the physical environment. The change will result in less intensive uses that are currently allowed in CMU reducing the potential effects on the physical environment. 8. The effect on open space, streams, rivers, and lakes: There are no known critical areas associated with the site, such as wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat areas, frequently flooded areas or geologically hazardous areas. The parcels are not located within shoreline jurisdiction, and there are no known surface water quality or quantity issues. The City's critical areas ordinance will ensure that adequate protection of the critical areas and adjacent land use are addressed at the time of future development. 9. The compatibility with and impact on adjacent land uses and surrounding neighborhoods: The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding land uses. Balfour Park is an existing park facility and the area of the proposed amendment is informally used as open space for nearby residents. Future development of the park space will also provide an amenity and place to gather for residents. 10. The adequacy of and impact on community facilities including utilities, roads, public transportation, parks, recreation, and schools: Sewer and water are available to the site. The nearest formal park is Balfour Park immediately to the east. The proposal will increase park land and future development will enhance the park system helping maintain the adopted LOS. The existing and forecast LOS for this area of Sprague Avenue is D which is within the adopted LOS. A non -motorized capacity improvement project extending the Appleway Trail is also planned and a portion will be constructed in 2021. A street preservation project is planned for 2021 on the surrounding roads of Herald, Main and Balfour. This project will widen the paved shoulder and install sidewalks. 11. The benefit to the neighborhood, City, and region: The proposed amendment will provide benefits to the neighborhood and City by providing an opportunity to expand Balfour Park as proposed in the Parks Plan. A master plan for the park expansion is underway. The expansion of Balfour Park will help the City meet its adopted LOS for park land. 12. The quantity and location of land planned for the proposed land use type and density and the demand for such land: The quantity and location of park land is planned for and needed as identified in the Parks Plan. A neighborhood park at this location furthers the goals of the Parks Plan and Comprehensive Plan. The site provides easy access for pedestrians, bicycles, autos, and public transit. 13. The current and projected Population density in the area: The proposed change would have minimal impact on projected population density. 14. The effect upon other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan: Attachment 2 -Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-2021-0002 Page 2 of 3 The proposal will not have an impact on other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan as the properties have been planned for park space since 2013. The Comprehensive Plan anticipates that the property would be park space. In addition to meeting the goals in the Parks Plan the proposed amendment addresses the following goals, policies, and strategy of the Comprehensive Plan: LU-G2 Provide for land uses that are essential to Spokane Valley residents, employees, and visitors. LU-P18 Enable public open spaces. P-G] Develop, grow, and maintain a diverse and accessible park, recreation, trail, and open space system that enhances community character. P-P5 Design parks and community facilities to provide easy access for pedestrians, bicycles, autos, and public transit. P-P8 Plan for access to parks, trails, and other open spaces in all neighborhoods. Strategy: Identify opportunities for the expansion of Balfour Park. C. Conclusions: The Planning Commission finds compliance with SVMC 17.80.140(H) — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approval Criteria for CPA-2021-0002. The proposed 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, and will promote the public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. D. Recommendations: The Spokane Valley Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendment CPA-2021-0002. Approved this 12' day of August, 2021. Robert McKinley, Chairman ATTEST Marianne Lemons, Planning Commission Secretary Attachment 2 - Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-2021-0002 Page 3 of 3 ATTACHMENT 3 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - CPA-2021-0003 August 12, 2021 A. Backeround: 1. The GMA allows local jurisdictions to consider amendments to their Comprehensive Plans once each year. The City codified this process in Section 17.80.140 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC). Consistent with state law and the SVMC, staff published notice on August 20 and 28, 2020, advising the public of the annual amendment process and that the City would accept applications for the 2020 cycle through October 30, 2020. The notice was also sent to all agencies, organizations, and adjacent jurisdictions that may have an interest in amending the comprehensive plan. 2. On November 24, 2020, the City Council approved the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. The Docket includes four proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan: three map amendments and one text amendment. Sites approved for a Comprehensive Plan amendment will require and receive a zoning classification amendment consistent with the new land use designation. B. Findines• These findings are specific to CPA-2021-0003. All the findings made in the general Findings and Recommendations are hereby incorporated by reference into these specific findings for CPA-202 I - 0003. Findings required pursuant to SVMC 17.80.140(H)(1): 2. The proposed amendment to change the land use designation from Industrial (I) to Parks and Open Space (P/OS) bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. In 2020, the City purchased four parcels between the Spokane River and Union Pacific railroad east of Flora Road for the purpose of expanding the City's park system. The property was identified as a priority acquisition area in the 2019 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This plan was developed through an extensive community engagement process. Additionally, the park land is necessary to maintain the adopted Level of Service (LOS) 3.25 acres of park land for every 1,000 residents. 3. The proposed amendment is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW and with the portion of the City's adopted plan not affected by the amendment. The Growth Management Act (GMA) adopts fourteen goals to guide the development of local comprehensive plans and development regulations. The proposal is consistent with the GMA goals to enhance recreational opportunities and develop parks and recreation facilities. Additionally, the GMA requires a Parks and Recreation element to be a part of the adopted comprehensive plan. The City's Comprehensive Plan adopts the Parks Plan by reference. The proposed amendment will not have unanticipated impacts on other areas of the Comprehensive Plan. 4. The proposed amendment is not in response to a change in conditions beyond the property owner's control. 5. The proposed amendment is not in response to or corrects an obvious mapping error. Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-2021-0003 Page I of 3 6. The proposed amendment will address a documented deficiency of park land in the Comprehensive Plan. Findings for factors required pursuant to SVMC 17.80.140(Fl)(2): 7. The effect upon the physical environment: The change to P/OS will not impact the physical environment. The change will result in less intensive uses that are currently allowed in the Industrial designation/zoning reducing the potential effects on the physical environment. 8. The effect on open space, streams, rivers, and lakes: The site is impacted by frequently flooded areas and is within the shoreline jurisdiction. The future development of the site will be subject to both the Shoreline Master Program and the City's adopted critical areas ordinance. The development of the site as a park would have less effect on the critical areas and shorelines than an industrial development. 9. The compatibility with and impact on adjacent land uses and surrounding neighborhoods: The proposed amendment is compatible with the surrounding land uses. The site is isolated between the Union Pacific railroad track and the Spokane River. The proposed park will provide an amenity and place to gather for residents, visitors, and workers. 10. The adequacy of and impact on community facilities including utilities roads public transportation, parks, recreation, and schools: Sewer is available to the site and the site is adjacent to Consolidated Irrigation District #19. Flora Road at the site is a local access street and turns into a minor arterial north of the site. The park site is expected to undergo an extensive master planning process to design the site. The development intensity of the site is unknown at this time and the impacts on water and sewer are unknown. Adding the property to the City's park's system will help maintain the adopted LOS for parks. Future development will be required to ensure other community facilities are adequate at the time of development. There is no impact on schools. 11. The benefit to the neighborhood, City, and region: The proposed amendment will provide benefits to the neighborhood and City by providing an opportunity to expand the City's park offerings as proposed in the Parks Plan. That plan calls for the property acquisition and development for a park on the north bank of the Spokane River between Sullivan and Barker Roads. The site is expected to be included as part of a trail system from Plante's Ferry Park, providing a safe and scenic mode of transportation along the Spokane River corridor. The expansion of the park system will help the City meet its adopted LOS for park land. 12. The quantity and location of land planned for the proposed land use type and density and the demand for such land: The quantity and location of park land is planned for and needed as identified in the Parks Plan. A new community park in this location furthers the goals of the Parks Plan and Comprehensive Plan. 13. The current and projected population density in the area: The proposed change would have minimal impact on projected population density. 14. The effect upon other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan: The proposal will not have an impact on other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan. In addition to meeting the goals in the Parks Plan the proposed amendment addresses the following goals, policies, and strategy of the Comprehensive Plan: Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-2021-0003 Page 2 of 3 LU-G2 Provide for land uses that are essential to Spokane Valley residents, employees, and visitors. LU-P18 Enable public open spaces. P-GI Develop, grow, and maintain a diverse and accessible park, recreation, trail, and open space system that enhances community character. P-P8 Plan for access to parks, trails, and other open spaces in all neighborhood. C. Conclusions: The Planning Commission finds compliance with SVMC 17.80.140(H) — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approval Criteria for CPA-2021-0003. The proposed 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, and will promote the public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. D. Recommendations: The Spokane Valley Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendment CPA-2021-0003. Approved this 121 day of August, 2021. Robert McKinley, Chairman ATTEST Marianne Lemons, Planning Commission Secretary Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-2021-0003 Page 3 of 3 ATTACHMENT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA-2021-0004 August 12, 2021 A. Backeround• 1. The GMA allows local jurisdictions to consider amendments to their Comprehensive Plans once each year. The City codified this process in Section 17.80.140 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC). Consistent with state law and the SVMC, staff published notice on August 20 and 28, 2020, advising the public of the annual amendment process and that the City would accept applications for the 2020 cycle through October 30, 2020. The notice was also sent to all agencies, organizations, and adjacent jurisdictions that may have an interest in amending the comprehensive plan. 2. On November 24, 2020, the City Council approved the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. The Docket includes four proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan: three map amendments and one text amendment. Sites approved for a Comprehensive Plan amendment will require and receive a zoning classification amendment consistent with the new land use designation. B. Findings: 1. These findings are specific to CPA-2021-0004. All the findings made in the general Findings and Recommendations are hereby incorporated by reference into these specific findings for CPA-2021- 0004. Findings required pursuant to SVMC 17.80.140(H)(1): 2. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. The City and region have seen increasing numbers of people being unhoused. While the City actively participates as a member of the Spokane Urban Consortium and the Continuum of Care (CoC), the adopted Comprehensive Plan does not include any policy guidance that would address how, when and where the City could support a shelter or other options for the temporary housing of those experiencing the lack of adequate and permanent shelter. The proposed amendment also supports and recognizes the CoC's mission to make homelessness rare, brief, and non -recurring. Finally, the proposed amendment formalizes the City's participation in the regional efforts to end homelessness. 3. The Growth Management Act (GMA) adopts fourteen goals to guide the development of local comprehensive plans and development regulations. The GMA does not have a goal that directly addresses homelessness, but does include a broad goal for cities to encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population. The proposed amendment is consistent with the requirements of GMA. Additionally, House Bill (HB) 1220 amends the GMA requiring jurisdictions to support emergency shelters and housing through local planning and development regulations. 4. The proposed amendment is not specific to a localized area of land and as such is not in response to a change in conditions beyond the property owner's control. However, the proposed amendment will provide policy guidance to assist in addressing the growing numbers of those experiencing homelessness. 5. The proposed amendment is not in response to or corrects an obvious mapping error. Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-2021-0004 Page 1 of 3 The intent of the proposed amendment is to fill an existing policy gap in the Comprehensive Plan. The existing plan is silent on both the need for facilities to accommodate those experiencing unsheltered homelessness and how and where these facilities might be located. The proposed amendment will formally recognize the City's participation in regional efforts in the CoC and other local governments. Additionally, the proposed amendment will provide for the development of regulations for the provision of supportive housing within the City. Findings for Factors required pursuant to SVMC 17.80.140(H)(2): 7. The effect upon the physical environment: The proposed amendment will not have an effect on the physical environment. 8. The effect on open space, streams, rivers, and lakes: The proposed policies will not have a direct effect on open space, streams, rivers, or lakes. The City's critical areas ordinance will ensure that adequate protection of the critical areas and adjacent land use are addressed for any future development. 10. The compatibility with and impact on adjacent land uses and surrounding neighborhoods: The policies will not impact adjacent land uses or neighborhoods. The implementing development regulations will address impacts to adjacent uses. Those development regulations will be evaluated under their own process. 11. The adequacy of and impact on community facilities including utilities, roads, public transportation, parks, recreation, and schools: This is not a site -specific proposal. The adequacy of community facilities will be determined at the time of any future development that may result from the adoption of the policies and implementing regulations. 12. The benefit to the neighborhood, City, and region: The proposed amendment will benefit the City and region by formalizing the City's current commitment and participation in regional efforts to address those experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The proposed amendment also provides policy support to amend development regulations to enable safe, equitable, and efficient provision of supportive housing within the City. 13. The quantity and location of land planned for the proposed land use type and density and the demand for such land: The proposed amendment is policy oriented. Implementing regulations may modify and allow for supportive housing in appropriately identified areas in the City. 14. The current and projected population density in the area: The proposed amendment will not have an impact on current or projected population. 15. The effect upon other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan: The proposed amendment will not have impact on other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan. Future development that may result from implementing development regulations will be evaluated for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and level of service standards. A. Conclusions: The Planning Commission finds compliance with SVMC 17.80.140(H) — Comprehensive Plan Amendment Approval Criteria for CPA-2021-0004. The proposed 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendment is consistent Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-2021-0004 Page 2 of 3 with the goals and policies of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, and will promote the public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. B. Recommendations: The Spokane Valley Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendment CPA-2021-0004. Approved this 12' day of August, 2021. Robert McKinley, Chairman ATTEST Marianne Lemons, Planning Commission Secretary Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation CPA-2021-0004 Page 3 of 3