2022-03-10 Agenda Packet Spokane
�Valley
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
City Hall Council Chambers, 10210 E. Sprague Ave.
March 10,2022
NOTE: In response to Governor Inslee's March 24, 2020 Proclamation concerning the COVID-19
Emergency, which waives and suspends the requirement to hold in-person meetings and provides
options for the public to attend remotely, physical public attendance at Spokane Valley Planning
Commission meetings are suspended until the Governor's order has been rescinded or amended.
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the day of the meeting to speak during the comment period of the meeting. Comments can also be
emailed to planning a,spokanevalley.onz and they will be read into the record or distributed to the
Commission members via email.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 24, 2022
5. COMMISSION REPORTS
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
7. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject which is not on the agenda.
8. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Public Hearing: 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
9. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
10. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers—City Hall
February 24,2022
I. Planning Commission Chairman Bob McKinley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The
meeting was held remotely via ZOOM meeting.
II. Administrative Assistant Taylor Dillard took attendance, and the following members and
staff were present:
Fred Beaulac Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Susan Delucchi Chaz Bates, Planning Manager
Karl Granrath Taylor Dillard, Administrative Assistant
Walt Haneke, absent Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant
Bob McKinley
Nancy Miller
Sherri Robinson
III. AGENDA: Commissioner Robinson moved to approve the February 24,2022 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 Delucchi moved to approve the February 10,2022 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: There were no Commission reports.
VI. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Planning Manager Chaz Bates explained that he will be
the administrator of the Planning Commission meetings in the future.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Planning Manager Chaz Bates gave background and introduced the 2022 Annual
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process. Mr. Bates explained that amendment
applications were accepted through October 31, 2021 and the City Council approved four
amendments to be considered during 2022. The Public Hearing for the amendments will
be held on March 10,2022 and notice of the hearing was published twice in the newspaper,
was posted on the property site, and was mailed to property owners within 400 feet of the
proposed amendment location.
02-24-2022 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3
CPA-2022-0001: A request to change the comprehensive plan designation and zoning
for 1.03 acres from Single-Family Residential (SFR) to Multifamily Residential (MFR).
Planning Manager Chaz Bates introduced Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2022-
0001. The property consists of two vacant parcels total 1.03 acres and is located on Raymond
Road between 10th and 11 th Avenue. The applicant is Land Use Solutions and the owner of
the property is Sunshine Health Facilities (SHFI Properties, LLC). The proposal is to change
the Land Use Designation from Single-Family Residential (SFR)to Multifamily Residential
(MFR).
Mr. Bates reviewed the approval criteria:
• Expands the MFR land use area by 1.03 acres
• No critical areas within the proposed area
• Supports redevelopment of vacant properties
• Supported by transportation network
• Compatible with adjacent uses
• There is an increasing need for senior and assisted living facilities
CPA-2022-0002: A request to change land use designation and zoning for.45 acres
from Single-Family Residential (SFR) to Parks, Recreation and Open Space (P/OS).
Planning Manager Chaz Bates introduced Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2022-
0002. The property consists of a single parcel totaling .45 acres in size and is located on the
northeast corner of N. Flora Road and E. Montgomery Avenue. The property is adjacent to
the Flora Road Centennial Trailhead. The applicant and the owner of the property is the City
of Spokane Valley. The proposal is to change the Land Use Designation from Single-Family
Residential (SFR)to Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (P/OS).
Mr. Bates reviewed the approval criteria:
• Expands the P/OS land use area by .45 acres
• No critical areas within the proposed area
• The area is identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• The change supports the Centennial Trail access and potential river loop trail.
• The change is compatible with surrounding uses
CPA-2022-0003: A request to change land use designation and zoning for 17.64 acres
from Single-Family Residential (SFR) to Parks, Recreation and Open Space (P/OS).
Planning Manager Chaz Bates introduced Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2022-
0003. The property consists of six parcels totaling 17.64 acres. The property is located on
the southeast corner of E. 44th Avenue and S. Bates Road and extends to the Union Pacific
Railroad. The application and the owner of the property is the City of Spokane Valley. The
proposal is to change the Land Use Designation from Single-Family Residential (SFR)to
Parks, Recreation and Open Space (P/OS).
02-24-2022 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 3
Mr. Bates reviewed the approval criteria:
• Expands the P/OS land use area by 17.64 acres
• Supports Park Level Of Service
• The property was newly acquired for park space
• The property provides park space to the neighborhood
CPA-2022-0004: A request to amend Figure 27—Bikeway Network to add north river
loop trail.
Planning Manager Chaz Bates introduced Comprehensive Plan Amendment CPA-2022-
0004. The proposed amendment is a non-site specific map amendment adding a proposed
shared use path to Figure-27—Map of Existing and Bicycle Facilities of the Comprehensive
Plan. The 2019 Parks and Recreation Master Plan identified a potential trail along the north
bank of the Spokane River from Plante's Ferry Park to a potential new park between Flora
and Barker Rds. In 2021,the City acquired 46 acres in the proposed amendment area. The
amendment will adopt a shared use path and will provide a four linear mile trail along the
north bank of the Spokane River from Flora Rd to Plante's Ferry.
Mr. Bates reviewed the approval criteria:
• The area was identified in the 2019 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Enhances and supports future park developments
• Maintains consistency among plans
• Supports grants and other funding opportunities
Mr. Bates stated that the Public Hearing for the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments will
be held on March 10, 2022.
IX. GOOD OF THE ORDER: There was consensus from the Planning Commission to mark
Commissioner Haneke as "unexcused"due to not informing anyone that he would be absent
from the meeting. Commissioner Robinson stated that she might have to miss the next
meeting due to traveling.
X. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. 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: March 10, 2022
Item: Check all that apply n old business n new business NI public hearing
n information n study session n pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2022 Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments—Public Hearing.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A, SVMC 17.80.140 and 19.30.010.
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: On February 24, 2022,the Planning Commission held a Study
Session on the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
BACKGROUND: The GMA allows local jurisdictions to consider amendments to their Comprehensive
Plans once each year. The City codified this process in SVMC 17.80.140. Consistent with state law and
City Code,staff published notice on August 20 and 27,2021,advising the public of the annual amendment
process and that the City would accept applications for the 2022 cycle through November 1, 2021. The
notice was also sent to all agencies, organizations, and adjacent jurisdictions that may have an interest in
amending the Comprehensive Plan.
On November 23, 2021, the City Council approved the 2022 Docket. The Docket includes four proposed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan: three site specific map amendments and an amendment to Figure
27 adding a proposed shared use path.
On January 14, 2022, the City issued Determinations of Non-significance (DNS) for the proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendments pursuant to Title 21, Environmental Controls of the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code. Comments on the determination have been incorporated into the staff reports where
appropriate and no appeal of the DNS was received.
On February 11 and 18,2022,a Notice of Public Hearing for the proposed amendments was published. On
February 17,2022,the site-specific map amendments were posted on the sites and a notice of public hearing
was mailed to property owners within 400 feet of the proposed amendment sites.
On February 24,2022,staff presented the proposed 2022 Comprehensive Plan amendments to the Planning
Commission for their review and discussion. Tonight's meeting will include a public hearing on the
proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discuss the proposed amendments and provide staff
direction to prepare the findings. The Planning Commission may recommend approval, approval with
modifications, or denial of the proposed amendments.
STAFF CONTACT: Chaz Bates,AICP, Planning Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Presentation
2. Please bring Yellow Binder
RPCA Public Hearing for 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Page 1 of 1
2022 Annual Comprehensive Plan
Amendments
March 10, 2022
Chaz Bates, Planning Manger
Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process
Initiated by. COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC WORKS
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— Property owners/representatives DEPARTMENT
— Citizens, agencies, neighborhood NOTICE OF CITY OFSPOKANEVALLEY'SANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CYCLE
— City The City of Spokane Valley is Providing notice that the application window for the
2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendment cycle will close on November 1,2022,
® Application deadline November 1 Completed applications t m st20 2 received by cycle,00 on Novemberr 1,iv 2d 21of to
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be considered during the 2022 amendment Applications received after
November 1,2021,will be registered for consideration for the next amendment
cycle In 2023,All proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan require a
— Notice published 60-days prior pre•appllcation conference prior to submitting an application,
The City of Spokane Valley's Comprehensive Plan is the primary policy document
— Notice sent to agencies, organizations, that governshow the City will accommodate and respond to the growth of the
community over time.
The annual amendment cycle provides the opportunity to propose changes to the
and adjacent jurisdictions Comprehensive Plan to address changing land use conditions or emerging issues.
Proposed amendments will be subject to review and a public hearing by the
Spokane Valley Planning Commission before recommendations are made to the
Pre—a p p required City Council.
For more information about the comprehensive plan or application materials
please visit wwwspokanevallev.org/co or contact Chat Bates,Senior Planner at
Cornp 1 ete application(s) are docketed (509)720-5337 or cbates@spokanevalley.org.
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Comprehensive Plan Amendment Roles
Staff Planning City Council
• Facilitates Process Commission • Reviews PC
• Conducts review • Conducts Public Findings and
and analysis Hearing Deliberations
• Prepares staff • Deliberates and • Considers public
reports and public recommendation comment
notices to Council • May approve,
modify, or deny
requests
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Approval Criteria - SVMC 17.80. 140
Required Findings Additional Factors
Supports public health, safety, and Effect on environment
protection of the environment Effect on open space, streams, rivers,
Consistent with GMA and Comp Plan and lakes
Responds to change in conditions Compatibility and impact on existing
Corrects an error uses and neighborhoods
Addresses deficiency Adequacy and impact on services
Benefit to City and Region
Quantity, location and demand for land
Projected population for area
Other effects on Comp Plan
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2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
File Number Location Type / Who Description
CPA-2022-01 10506 E 10th Map / Private Change 1.03 acres from SFR to MFR
CPA-2022-02 17105 E Montgomery Map / City Change .45 acres from SFR to P/OS
CPA-2022-03 44th and Bates Map / City Change 17.64 acres from SFR to P/OS
Bike and Pedestrian
CPA-2022-04 Map Figure 27 Map / City Add proposed north river loop trail to Figure 27.
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Privately Initiated Map Amendment - CPA-2022-01
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CPA-2022-01: Staff, Agency, Public Comment
Staff and Agency Comment Public Comment
No comments received. No comments received
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City Initiated Map Amendment - CPA-2022-02
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CPA-2022-02 : Staff, Agency, Public Comment
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CPA-2022-03: Staff, Agency, Public Comment
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CPA-2022-04 - City Initiated Map Amendment
Spokane Valley River Loop Trail
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Va I I ey SpokoneValey u ;recommended project in the city's 2019 Parks and Recreation Master Plan The trail would connect to the Centennial Trail with
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CPA-2022-04: Staff, Agency, Public Comment
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No comments received. No comments received
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