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Agenda
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 25, 2022
6. COMMISSION REPORTS
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
8. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject which is not on the agenda.
9. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Findings Of Fact: CTA-2022-0002: Multi -Family Residential Parking
Regulations Update
b. Training Session: Role of the Planning Commission and Public Hearing
Procedures
10. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
11. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers — City Hall
August 25, 2022
I. Planning Commission Chairman McKinley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting
was held in person and via ZOOM meetings.
II. The Commissioners, staff, and audience stood for the Pledge Of Allegiance
HI. Planning Manager Chaz Bates took attendance, and the following members and staff were present:
Fred Beaulac
Tony Beattie, City Senior Deputy Attorney
Susan Delucchi
Chaz Bates, Planning Manager
Karl Granrath
Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
Walt Haneke
Chad Knodel, IT Manager
Bob McKinley
Nancy Miller
Sherri Robinson
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Beaulac moved to approve the August 25, 2022 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 Miller moved to approve the August 11, 2022 minutes as presented.
There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against and the motion
passed.
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS: There were no Planning Commission reports.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Planning Manager Chaz Bates reported that there will be a
Planning Commission training regarding meeting procedures and the role of a Planning
Commissioner at the next regular meeting.
VIII.
IX.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
BUSINESS:
a. Findings of Fact: STV-2022-0002: Street Vacation of 1,553 square feet of
unimproved right-of-way (ROW) intersecting with Appleway Boulevard.
Senior Planner Lori Barlow presented the Findings of Fact for STV-2022-0002 for the
street vacation of 1,553 square feet of unimproved right-of-way (ROW) intersecting with
Appleway Boulevard. She stated that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
the proposed street vacation at the July 28, 2022 and the August 11, 2022 meetings. After
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receiving public testimony, the Planning Commission moved and voted 6-0 to recommend
approval to the City Council. She explained that the approval of the Findings Of Fact
would formalize the recommendations that were made at the public hearing.
Commissioner Granrath moved to approve the Findings of Fact for STV-2022-0002 as
presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero
against, and the motion passed.
Public Hearing: CTA-2022-0002 — Multi -Family Parking Regulations
The public hearing was opened at 6:08 p.m.
Senior Planner Lori Barlow stated that CTA-2022-0003 was a City -initiated code text
amendment to update the parking regulations for multi -family units. She stated that a
Determination of Non -Significance of Environmental Impact and the Notice of Public
Hearing were both issued and published on August 5, 2022. A study session on this item
was held at the August 11, 2022 meeting.
Ms. Barlow explained that City Council was concerned about overflow on -street parking
near multi -family developments and wanted staff to research the cause and find out if all
provided on -site parking spaces are being used by the residents of multi -family
developments. She explained that garages and paid parking spaces are not always used to
park cars but they count as part of the parking code requirement when development occurs.
Ms. Barlow stated that multi -family developments are only allowed in three zones per the
Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC). They are allowed in Multi -Family Residential
Zone (MFR), the Mixed Use zone (MU), and the Corridor Mixed Use zone (CMU). Multi-
family developments consist of more than three units in a single building. Currently, there
are 315 acres of vacant land within the three zoning districts and 105 lots. She explained
that the current cost of building a garage stall is approximately $10,000 and a surface
parking stall is approximately $5,000. According to the assessor's data of properties in the
MFR zone, the average land cost is approximately $22 per square foot.
Ms. Barlow explained that the current code requires 1 to 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling
unit plus 5% of total for guests. All spaces provided, including garages or spaces that have
an extra associated fee, are counted toward the required number. The current code does not
have a reduction for Affordable Housing developments.
Ms. Barlow stated that the proposed code would require 2 spaces per dwelling unit + 5% of
total for guests. Garage and parking spaces that require an extra fee would not be counted
toward the required number. The required number of spaces would be reduced to 1 space
per dwelling unit for the developments at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI).
Ms. Barlow said that Spokane Valley Fire Department submitted comments supporting the
proposed language of the code text amendment
Commissioner Robinson asked if covered carports would count towards the parking
requirement. Ms. Barlow responded that they would count towards the number of required
spaces (unless the landlord charges an additional fee to park in those spaces).
Commissioner Haneke expressed concern about only requiring one parking space per unit
for affordable housing units. He feels that this reduction will increase the street parking
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problem that already exists. Commissioner Miller & Beaulac concurred that something
should be included in the code text amendment to address the current problem of parking
on the street.
Commissioner Beaulac asked if the proposed code would allow parking garages. Ms.
Barlow responded that there is nothing in the code that would prohibit parking garages.
Commissioner Beaulac asked if this requirement would apply to the Planned Unit
Development of the Painted Hills property. Ms. Barlow answered that Painted Hills was
submitted in 2015 and was vested with the regulations of the time of submittal so the new
requirements probably would not apply (this will be determined at the final time of
approval).
Commissioner Granrath asked for clarification about garage spaces. Ms. Barlow responded
that the text reads, "parking spaces within individual enclosed garages shall not be counted
when determining the number of parking spaces". She clarified that common garages could
be counted.
The item was opened for public comment. There was no public comment offered. The
public hearing was closed at 6:56 p.m.
Commissioner Haneke moved to recommend denial of CTA-2022-0002 regarding multi-
family parking regulations.
Commissioner Haneke clarified that he doesn't feel that this code text amendment will
alleviate the street parking problem. He explained that raising the requirement to two
parking spaces per unit is a good step but the reduction in parking for affordable housing
will exacerbate the existing problem because most families (even low income) have more
than one vehicle. He suggested including an additional requirement for wider streets if
parking on the street is going to be utilized or considering other solutions. He stated that he
does not want to add to the problem for future developments by not requiring enough on -
site parking. Commissioner Miller agreed that one space per unit is not enough and will
cause additional future parking issues.
Commissioner Granrath stated that he is in favor of the reduction in parking for affordable
housing because of the great need for that type of housing. He said that he thinks the
number of parking spaces should be tied to the number of bedrooms and that garages
should be included in the number of required parking spaces.
Commissioner Delucchi stated that she would like to see the number of required parking
spaces higher than the proposed number. Commission Beaulac expressed concern again
about this amendment not addressing the current problem and about making a
recommendation on the amendment without input from the development community within
the City limits about what kind of effect this will have on new construction.
The vote on the motion was five in favor and two opposed, with Commissioner Delucchi
and Commissioner Robinson dissenting. The motion carried.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: There were no Commissioner Reports.
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XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Beaulac moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. The vote
on the motion was six in favor, zero against and the motion passed.
Bob McKinley, Chairman Date Signed
Marianne Lemons, Secretary
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: September 8, 2022
Item: Check all that apply ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ study session ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: CTA-2022-0002 Multifamily Residential Parking Regulations Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106, SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040.
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: A study session was conducted on August 11, 2022; a public
hearing was conducted on August 25, 2022,
BACKGROUND: In 2021, City Council had several discussions regarding multifamily parking issues
which identified a need for code tent amendments to chapter 22.50 SVMC Off -Street Parking and Loading
Standards. Pursuant to SVMC 19.30.040 modification to SVMC Titles 17 through 24 are classified as a
Type IV development application and require the Planning Commission to provide a recommendation to
City Council.
The City has received complaints regarding the amount of on -street parking on streets adjacent to various
multifamily developments. The Council considered whether enough spaces were required by the SVMC
and whether individual garage spaces and parking spaces only available for an additional fee should count
toward required parking. The current code allows garages and parking spaces available for an additional
fee to be counted toward the total spaces required by the SVMC. On May 3, 2022, Council directed staff
to revise the number of parking spaces required per dwelling unit in multifamily development and review
what type of parking spaces may be counted toward the required number of parking spaces.
CTA-2022-0002 is a city -initiated code text amendment to revise SVMC 22.50.020 SVMC as it relates to
multifamily parking standards. The proposed regulations increase the parking up to two spaces per dwelling
unit regardless of the number of bedrooms, or one space per dwelling unit if the unit is documented as an
affordable unit (affordable being at or below 80%Area Median Income). Additional changes include adding
that garage spaces and spaces available only by fee cannot be counted toward the required number of spaces.
On August 11, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a study session on the proposed amendments.
On August 25" a public hearing was conducted followed by deliberations. The Planning Commission voted
5-2 to recommend to City Council that CTA-2022-0002 be denied.
OPTIONS: (1) Approve the Commission's Findings and Recommendation for CTA-2022-0002, or (2)
provide further direction.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve the Commission's Findings and
Recommendation for CTA-2022-0002.
STAFF CONTACT: Lori Barlow, AICP, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Findings and Recommendations
2. Draft CTA-2022-0002
RPCA Findings and Recommendation for Code Text Amendment CTA-2022-0002 Page 1 of 1
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
CTA-2022-0002 Proposed Amendment to Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC)
Pursuant to SVMC 17.80.150(E) the Planning Commission shall consider the proposal and shall prepare
and forward a recommendation to the City Council following the public hearing. The following findings
are consistent with the Planning Commission recommendation.
Background:
1. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, Spokane Valley adopted its 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update and
updated development regulations on December 13, 2016, with December 28, 2016 as the effective date.
2. The City received complaints regarding the amount of on -street parking on streets adjacent to various
multifamily developments. The Council considered whether enough spaces were required by the
SVMC and whether individual garage spaces and parking spaces only available for an additional fee
should count toward required parking. On May 3, 2022, Council directed staff to revise the number of
parking spaces required per dwelling unit in multifamily development and review what type of parking
spaces should be counted toward the required number of parking spaces.
3. CTA-2022-0002 is a City -initiated text amendment to increase the parking requirement for
multifamily residential up to two spaces per unit, allow one space per unit for each unit at or
below 80 percent AMI, and clarify that individual enclosed garage spaces, or spaces that
require a fee shall, not be counted toward meeting the requirement.
4. The Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing and conducted deliberations on
August 25, 2022. The Commissioners voted 5-2 to recommend that the City Council deny the
amendment.
Planning Commission Findings:
1. Compliance with SVMC 17.80.150(F) Approval Criteria
a. The proposed text amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Findings: The proposed amendment is supported by the Comprehensive Plan and is consistent
with the following goals and policies:
LU-Gl Maintain and enhance the character and quality of life in Spokane Valley.
LU-G2 Provide for land uses that are essential to Spokane Valley residents,
employees, and visitors.
LU-P7 Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible land uses and adverse impacts associated
with transportation corridors.
H-G2 Enable the development of affordable housing for all income levels.
H-P3 Support the development of affordable housing units using available financial and regulatory
tools.
Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission CTA-2022-0002 Page I
H-P6 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
H-P15 Encourage and support new projects and programs which seek to assist in maintaining housing
stability or provide exits from homelessness to housing.
Strategy: Develop regulations that provide for the safe, efficient, and equitable provision of supportive
housing services within the City.
Conclusion:
The proposed text amendment is supported by the Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with
the goals and policies.
b. The proposed amendment does not bear a substantial relation to public health, safety,
welfare and protection of the environment.
Findings: The proposed amendment does not bear substantial relation to public health,
safety, welfare, and protection of the environment for the following reasons:
• Evidence was not provided that households at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI)
have less vehicles than households above 80% AMI. Without evidence there is not a
compelling reason to reduce the amount of parking for affordable units as they are likely
to have the same impacts as market rate units, and thus not solve the issue of on -street
parking.
• The proposed amendments do not address the existing issue of on -street parking which
can result in access issues for emergency vehicles.
• The two parking spaces per dwelling unit does not account for trends of development and
how units are being used, which appear to indicate more drivers are living in a dwelling
unit. Increased drivers indicate a greater need for parking beyond two, especially in 2-
and 3-bedroom units.
• Removing the ability to count garages from satisfying parking counts, moves the wrong
direction requiring more parking and less space for dwelling units.
• The development community provided no input or comment on the proposed parking
requirements.
The proposed regulations do not resolve the ongoing issues related to on -street parking, nor
respond to the trends resulting from the high cost of housing for market rate or affordable
housing developments. Additional information from the development community regarding
the impact of the proposal and additional information from the affordable housing providers
to support a parking reduction is necessary to create effective regulations.
Conclusion:
The proposed text amendment does not bear a substantial relation to public health, safety,
welfare, and protection of the environment.
2. Recommendation:
The Spokane Valley Planning Commission recommends that the City Council deny CTA-2022-0002.
Attachment:
Exhibit I — Proposed Amendment CTA-2022-0002
Approved this 8th day of September, 2022
Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission CTA-2022-W02 Page 2 of
Planning Commission Chairman
ATTEST
Marianne Lemons, Office Assistant
Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission CTA-2022-0002 Page 3 of 3
CTA-2022-0002 MFR Parking Regulations Update Page 1/6
22.50.020 Vehicle parking.
A. The number of required off-street parking spaces shall be based on the following:
1. "Gross square feet' shall mean the total area of the specific use.
2. Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
3. Uses not specified in Table 22.50-1 shall provide parking based on a use of similar nature.
4. Off-street vehicle parking shall be provided prior to occupancy pursuant to Table 22.50-1 for:
a. A new structure based on the proposed use;
b. An expanded (enlarged) floor area based on the expanded square footage; or
c. An existing structure that requires a change of occupancy based on the proposed use.
5. In the case of multiple -use occupancies, other than shopping centers, the total requirement for off-street
parking shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses computed separately.
6. All driveways, off-street parking, maneuvering, loading, and storage areas shall be paved. An exemption for
this requirement may be approved for loading and storage areas in the industrial zones when they are routinely
used by cleated and other heavy equipment. Paving shall consist of asphalt or Portland cement. Grasscrete,
paver blocks, or other equivalent hard surface material may be used for residential driveways and residential
off-street parking areas.
7. The city manager or designee may allow a reduction up to 25 percent when the applicant makes a written
request demonstrating site conditions that prohibit compliance with these requirements.
8. In the neighborhood commercial zoning district, a use occupying a structure with a floor area of up to:
a. Three thousand square feet shall only be required to provide one accessible off-street parking space
pursuant to SVMC 22.50.020(G).
b. Five thousand square feet shall provide off-street parking spaces for the amount of floor area in excess
of 3,000 square feet. For example, the parking requirement for a 4,000-square-foot building shall be based
on 1,000 square feet of floor area.
9. Nonresidential projects located within half a mile of a frequent transit route may reduce their required
parking up to 25 percent.
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B. Location of Parking Spaces.
1. For nonresidential uses, required off-street parking shall be located in a zone which allows the use that
requires the parking.
2. Required off-street parking shall be located on the same parcel with the use served unless a joint parking
agreement is executed in a form acceptable to the City, stating that the parcel is devoted in whole or in part for
the required parking. The agreement shall be binding on both properties and shall be recorded with the Spokane
County auditor.
3. Required off-street parking shall not be separated from the use by an arterial street unless approved by the
city manager or designee.
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4. For multiFunilc residential uses the followinE4 shall a lv:
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a. Parkin_ spaces within individual enclosed Parages shall not be counted when determining the narnber of
parkin,_, sfiaceN required pursuant to liable 22.�0- I: and
that ieaui ie a fee shall be nrov ided in addition to the minimum ieuu ired spaces pursuant
Table 22.50-1— Required Parking Spaces for Specific Uses
Use
Agriculture and Animal
Animal processing/handling
Greenhouse/nursery, commercial
Community Services
Church, temple, mosque, synagogue and house of worship
Community hall, club or lodge
Funeral home
Day Cam
Day care, adult and child
Eating and Drinking Establishment
Brewery, winery and/or distillery
Espresso establishment, restaurant, tavern/night club, tasting room
Education
Schools, college or university
Schools, K through 8
Schools, 9 through 12
Schools, professional, vocational and trade
Schools, specialized training studios
Entertainment
Casino
Cultural facilities
Major event entertainment and indoor theaters
Recreation facility, indoor
Recreation facility, outdoor
Group Living
Assisted living facility/convalescent/nursing home
Community residential facility
Dwelling, congregate
Industrial, Light and Heavy
Assembly/manufacturing/processing, light
Assembly/manufacturing/processing, heavy
Industrial service
Wrecking, recycling, junk and salvage yards
Lodging
Bed and breakfast, hotel/motel
Medical
Hospital
Required Parking
I per staff on largest shift
I per 500 gross square feet
1 per 4 fixed seats or I per 150 square feet of floor area
1 per 350 gross square feet
1 per 500 gross square feet
1 per 500 gross square feet
1 per 1,000 gross square feet
I per 250 gross square feet, min. of 2
I per 600 gross square feet of classroom and I per 5 seats in principal
assembly room
1 per classroom
7 per classroom
I per 600 gross square feet
1 per 350 gross square feet
I per 350 gross square feet
I per 800 gross square feet
1 per 4 fixed seats or I per 150 square feet of floor area
I per 350 gross square feet
20 per acre of site
1 per 4 residents plus 1 per staff on largest shift
1 per residents
1 per sleeping room
I per 600 gross square feet
I per 1,000 gross square feet
1 per 1,000 gross square feet
1 per 2,000 gross square feet
1 per guest room and I per staff on largest shift
I per 500 grass square feet
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Medical/dental clinic
Two or less professionals
Three or more professionals
Office
Animal clinictveterinary
Call center
Office, professional and general
Residential
Dwelling, accessory units
Dwelling, multifamily, stud's and SAe bedFeem
Dwelling, one- and two-family, townhouse
Manufactured (mobile) home park
Retail Sales and Service
Appliance and furniture sales/service
Banks, savings and loan, and other financial institutions, post
office, postal centers, and other similar uses
Building supply and home improvement
Convenience store
Equipment sales, rental, maintenance and repair
Landscape materials sales
Personal services
Retail sales, indoor, including shopping centers
Retail sales, outdoor
Showroom
Vehicle Services
Automobile parts, accessories and tires
Automobileltaxi rental, passenger vehicle sales, service and repair
Automobile/truck/RV/motorcycle service, painting, repair, body
and fender works
Boat and RV sales, and service and repair
Car wash, self-service
Fueling station
Warehouse, Wholesale, and Freight Movement
Freight forwarding
Storage, general indoors, warehouse
Storage, general outdoors, display
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1 per 500 gross square feet
1 per 350 gross square feet
1 per 500 gross square feet
I per 250 gross square feet
I per 500 gross square feet
I per dwelling unit
4-2per dwelling unit, plus 5%of total for guests
14 -a.._
2 per dwelling unit
2 per dwelling unit plus 5% total for guest parking
I per 1,000 square feet of display area
1 per 350 gross square feet
1 per 350 gross square feet
1 per 400 gross square feet
1 per 1,000 gross square feet
1 per 1,000 gross square feet
1 per 350 gross square feet
I per 350 gross square feet
I per 5,000 gross square feet of display area
1 per 2,000 gross square feet
I per 300 gross square feet
1 per 1,000 gross square feet of building footprint and 1 per 5,000
square feet of indoor/outdoor display area
1 per 500 gross square feet
I per 1,000 gross square feet of building footprint and I per 5,000
square feet of indoor/outdoor display area
I per 500 gross square feet
1 per 4 pumps
1 per 2,000 gross square feet
1 per 3,500 gross square feet
1 per 1,500 gross square feet
C. Off-street parking design shall be pursuant to Table 22.50-2 and Figure 22.50-1.
Table 22.50-2 — Parking Minimum Design Requirements
Parking Angle
Standards
(in
degrees)
Stall Projection
Minimum Stall
Width
Minimum Stall
Depth
Minimum Aisle Width
D
A
SP
B
C
One -Way
Two -Way
0 (parallel)
22'
22'
8'6"
20'
20'
45
12'
8'6"
176"
20'
20'
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Parking Angle (in
Standards
degrees)
Stall Projection
Minimum Stall
Width
Minimum Stall
Depth
Minimum Aisle Width
D
A
SP
B
C
One -Way
Two -Way
60
9'6"
8'6"
19,
20'
20'
75
8110"
8'6"
19'
20'
22'
90
8'6"
8'6"
18'
20,
22'6"
Figure 22.50-1 —Calculation of Parking Spaces
D. Compact Car Allowance.
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1. A maximum of 30 percent of the total required off-street parking stalls may be permitted and designated for
compact cars.
2. Each compact stall shall be marked with the word "COMPACT' printed onto the stall and maintained as
such over the life of the use of both the space and the adjacent structure it serves.
3. Dimensions of compact parking stalls shall be eight feet by 17 feet.
4. Compact spaces shall be designated in one specific area of the off-street parking facility.
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E. Carpool/Vanpool Parking. New office and industrial uses with 50 or more required parking spaces shall designate
at least five percent of the spaces for employee carpool or vanpool parking. Employee carpool and vanpool parking
shall be located closer to the building entrance or the employee entrance than other employee parking with the
exception of accessible parking. The carpool/vanpool spaces shall be clearly marked "Reserved Carpool/Vanpool
Only."
F. All traffic circulation lanes and fire lanes shall be maintained free and clear of merchandise, carts and any other
materials to allow for emergency access.
G. Accessible Parking. The intent of SVMC 22.50.020(G) is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by
allowing a person with a physical disability to independently get to a site, facility, building, or element (American
National Standards Institute, Inc.).
1. Location. Accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible route of travel from adjacent
parking to an accessible building entrance. Where buildings have multiple accessible entrances with adjacent
parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and located near the accessible entrances.
2. Hospital Outpatient Facilities. Ten percent of patient and visitor parking spaces provided shall be accessible.
3. Rehabilitation Facilities and Outpatient Physical Therapy Facilities. Twenty percent but not less than one of
the portion of patient and visitor parking spaces shall be accessible.
4. Van Spaces. For every six or fraction of six accessible parking spaces, at least one shall be a van -accessible
parking space.
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5. Accessible car and van parking space size shall be as follows:
a. Car parking spaces shall be eight feet minimum in width.
b. Van parking spaces shall be 11 feet minimum in width. Van parking spaces shall be permitted to be a
minimum of eight feet in width where the adjacent access aisle is a minimum of eight feet in width.
Table 22.50-3 — Accessible Parking Spaces Required
Total Parking Spaces
Minimum Number of Accessible
Provided
Spaces
I to 100
I, plus one for every 25 or fraction
thereof
101 to 200
5, plus one for every 50 or fraction
thereof
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Total Parking Spaces
Provided
Minimum Number of Accessible
Spaces
201 to 500
7, plus one for every 100 or fraction
thereof
501 to 1,000
2%of total
More than 1,000
20, plus one for every 100 over 1,000
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H. Off-street parking shall comply with state law requirements regarding electric vehicle infrastructure including,
but not limited to, Chapters 19.27 and 19.28 RCW, WAC 51-50-0427, and RCW 46.08.195, as now adopted or
hereafter amended. (Ord. 17-004 § 3, 2017; Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: September 8, 2022
Item: Check all that apply ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
® information ❑ study session ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Planning Commission Roles, Process, and Rules of Procedure
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35A.63.020, chapter 18.10 SVMC, Planning Commission Rules
of Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order.
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: Staff provided a presentation regarding the Open Public
Meetings Act (chapter 42.30 RCW), the Public Records Act (chapter RCW 42.56), and the Code of Ethics
for municipal Officers (chapter 42.23 RCW) on January 27, 2022.
BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission Rules of Procedure, Robert's Rules of Order, and more
generally roles and processes have been discussed on specific matters in the last few meetings. Staff has
compiled this presentation in order to allow for a more in-depth discussion regarding the roles of
commissioners, citizens, and staff, and to address questions regarding the Rules of Procedure.
OPTIONS: Discuss roles, process, and rules of the Planning Commission.
ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion only.
STAFF CONTACT: Chaz Bates, Planning Manager; Tony Beattie, Senior Deputy City Attorney
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