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Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Thursday, December 22, 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: December 8, 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: STV-2022-0003 - Privately initiated street vacation request to vacate 21
square feet of public right-of-way adjacent to University Road.
b. Findings of Fact: CTA-2022-0003 — Privately Initiated Map Amendments Update
10. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
11. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers — City Hall
December 8, 2022
I. Planning Commission Vice -Chair Robinson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was
held in person and via ZOOM meetings.
H. The Commissioners, staff, and audience stood for the Pledge Of Allegiance
III. Administrative Assistant Marianne Lemons took attendance, and the following members and staff
were present:
Fred Beaulac
Susan Delucchi
Karl Gramath
Walt Haneke, absent
Bob McKinley, absent
Nancy Miller
Sherri Robinson
Tony Beattie, City Senior Deputy Attorney
Chaz Bates, Planning Manager
Martin Palaniuk, Associate Planner
Levi Basinger, Planner
Greg Bingamin, IT Specialist
Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant
There was consensus from the Planning Commission to excuse Commissioner McKinley
and Commissioner McKinley.
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Delucchi made a motion to approve the agenda of the December 8, 2022
meeting as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero against
and the motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Beaulac moved to approve the November 10, 2022 minutes as presented.
There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was five in favor, zero against and the motion
passed.
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS: There were no Commissioner reports.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Planning Manager reminded the Planning Commission that there
will be a meeting on December 22, 2022.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Public Hearing: STV-2022-0003 - Privately initiated street vacation request to vacate 21
square feet of public right-of-way adjacent to University Road.
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The public hearing was opened at 6:05 p.m.
Planner Basinger presented a staff report. He stated that the piece of public right-of-way (ROW)
is located west of and adjacent to University Road and is approximately 170-feet south of the
intersection with 16w Avenue. The subject piece of ROW measures approximately 4.5 feet
east/west by 5 feet north/south.
Mr. Basinger reported that notice of the public hearing was posted at the area to be vacated and
in three places throughout the City. Written notice of the hearing was mailed to the property
owner of the abutting property and notice was published in the Valley Herald on two occasions.
Mr. Basinger explained that the ROW was dedicated to the City of Spokane Valley by Spokane
County pursuant to Spokane County Resolution No. 11-0698 in 2011 for the purpose of placing
a school zone flashing beacon in this location. According to the resolution, the county engineer
deemed it in the best interest of the public to place the beacon upon be a part of the road ROW.
The beacon assembly has since been relocated to north of 16`" Avenue and only the foundation
for the assembly remains on the site. Other than the foundation for the former assembly, the
right-of-way is unimproved. The right-of-way is not being used and is not needed by the City.
The subject ROW and foundation for the former flashing beacon are located behind the existing
sidewalk and behind the existing storm drains within University Road. The City does not plan
to remove the foundation if the right-of-way is vacated. There are also no identified utility lines
or easements that pass through the piece of right-of-way in question.
Mr. Basinger stated that staff has reviewed the approval criteria and has the determined the
following:
• The vacation will better serve the public by reducing the Cities maintenance obligations
and allowing full development of the private property.
• The ROW is not required for public use or public access.
• There is no need to substitute a new or different public ROW
• The City does not anticipate that conditions will change in the future requiring use of the
ROW.
• The City has not received any objections from the public or agencies.
There was no public comment offered. The public hearing was closed at 6:12 p.m.
Commissioner Miller moved to recommend approval of the proposed street vacation STV-2022-0003 to
the City Council subject to all staff conditions. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was
five in favor, zero against and the motion passed.
b. Study Session: CTA-2022-0003 —Privately Initiated Map Amendments Update
The public hearing was opened at 6:14 p.m.
Associate Planner Martin Palaniuk gave a staff report. He stated that CTA-2022-0003 is a city -initiated
code text amendment to revise Chapter 19.30 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) as it
relates to privately initiated site -specific Comprehensive Plan land use map amendments and privately
initiated site -specific zoning map amendments. The proposed regulation would identify additional
criteria that would be "considered" when reviewing the proposed map amendments.
Mr. Palaniuk explained that there is a planning concern regarding the intrusion of more intense land
uses into areas of less intense uses. The cause of this concern is because the SVMC does not identify
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criteria for approving a change to the land use designation map and the criteria for zoning map
amendments allows land use changes when adjacent to the same or higher zoning classification.
However, the code does not define the word "higher" regarding zoning classifications. The code also
includes 'comer touches" and allows crossing right-of-way.
Mr. Palaniuk explained that the City has a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation Map which
identifies the different land uses throughout the community. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments
are only allowed one time per year. The decision authority is the City Council. Changes to the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map automatically require a zoning map amendment because the two
maps must be consistent. Therefore, both map amendments are done concurrently.
Mr. Palaniuk stated that Zoning Map Amendments must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
land use designation. They can be requested at any time (unless a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment
is required as well). The decision authority is the Spokane Valley Hearing Examiner. Changes to the
zoning map may or may not require a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map amendment. Any change
other than a residential zone requires a change to the Comprehensive Plan land use map.
Mr. Palaniuk said that the proposed code text language would develop criteria to "consider" for privately
initiated site -specific Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments that include the following:
• The effect on surrounding land use and traffic circulation.
• The existence of logical boundaries.
• Avoids creating peninsulas or protrusions into different land use zones.
• Meets all zoning map amendment criteria.
Mr. Palaniuk stated that the proposed code text language would also develop criteria for site -specific
zoning map amendments that include the following:
• Avoiding creating or enlarging peninsulas, islands, or protrusions into different zoning districts.
• Considers logical boundaries and barriers such as the river, the railroad, or the interstate.
Mr. Palaniuk explained that the existing regulations for Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments state
that changes can only occur once per year, except for limited circumstances. The proposed regulations
will keep the current existing regulations and add the following considerations:
• The effect on surrounding land uses and transportation circulation.
• Avoid allowing changes that extend across freeways, highways, & railroads,
• Avoid changes that create peninsulas or intrusions
• Changes would follow rezoning criteria.
Mr. Palaniuk stated that the existing regulations for the zoning map criteria state the following:
• Concurrency
• Consistent with the comprehensive plan
• Substantial relation to public health
• Is needed for comprehensive plan goals
• Adjacent to a higher zone
• Cannot be detrimental to surrounding properties
• Must have community wide benefit.
Mr. Palaniuk said that the proposed regulations will keep all the current existing regulations except for
"adjacent to a higher zone" and would add the following:
• Must avoid creating peninsulas or intrusions
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• Must consider right-of-way, river, and railroad corridors
• Must be adjacent to a substantially similar zoning district
Public Comment:
Linda Klesch (Spokane Valley) stated that she is in support of the amendment. She said that she would
like to see the City maintain traditional historic neighborhoods and keep large developments from
coming in and changing those neighborhoods.
The public hearing was closed at 6:37 p.m.
Commission Miller moved to recommend approval of CTA-2022-0003 to the City Council based on
the findings presented in the staff report. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was five in
favor, zero against and the motion passed.
c. Study Session: CTA-2022-0004 — Stormwater Management Regulations Update
Engineering Manager Adam Jackson gave a staff presentation. He stated that the Washington Dept of
Ecology defines stormwater as rain and snow melt that runs off rooftops, paved streets, highways, and
parking lots. Uncontrolled stormwater runoff can collect pollutants and harm the environment.
Ecology issues various federal and state permits to control surface and groundwater pollution. The
City's Stormwater Utility exists to ensure compliance with those applicable permits.
Mr. Jackson explained that the Ecology's permitting process requires a Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer System (MS4). To maintain compliance with the MS4, the City is required to update code text
in the SVMC with specific language set forth by Ecology.
Stormwater Engineer Chad Phillips explained that the proposed amendment will apply to three
sections of the code. The change needs to include language in the illicit discharge section, the
construction site stormwater water run-off controls section, and the post construction stormwater
management section.
Mr. Phillips explained that the change to the illicit discharge section will include an expanded list of
exempted discharges, a list of conditionally exempt discharges, and an amendment for private
property prevention of illicit discharge. There will also be an addition of a declaration of violation
and an enforcement process and procedure.
Mr. Phillips explained that the construction site stormwater run-off controls section and the post
construction stormwater management section will include language regarding inspections on private
property. There are conditions within the permit that the City inspect stormwater facilities every five
years.
Mr. Jackson stated that the public hearing will be held on January 12, 2023.
Commissioner Robinson asked if displacement from new development is regulated by the amended
codes. Mr. Jackson responded that the Cities development regulation standards and flood plain
development permits that address that type of water run-off.
Commission Robinson asked if stormwater filters into the sewer system. Mr. Phillips explained that
the City uses other types of filtration and systems to keep stormwater from overflowing the sewer
system.
Commissioner Beaulac asked the process for reporting stormwater run-off violations. Mr. Phillips
answered that residents should contact the City and the City will start the process to determine if a
violation has occurred.
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Commissioner Delucchi asked who maintains the dry wells. Mr. Jackson responded that dry wells in
the public ROW are the responsibility of the City. Dry wells on private property are the responsibility
of the property owner. However, the City does have an inspection program and maintenance/clean-up
process.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Robinson reported that she will not be able to attend the
meeting on December 22, 2022.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Beaulac moved to adjourn the meeting at T 13 p.m. The vote on
the motion was five 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: December 22, 2022
Item: Check all that apply ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ study session ❑ pending legislation
FILE NUMBER: STV-2022-0003
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Findings and Recommendation - STV-2022-0003
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Privately initiated street vacation request to vacate 21
square feet of public right-of-way adjacent to University Road.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Chapter 22.140 Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC);
RCW 35A.47.020 and Chapter 35.79 RCW
BACKGROUND: The piece of public right-of-way in question is located west of and adjacent
to University Road and is approximately 170-feet south of the intersection with 16th Avenue.
The subject piece of right-of-way measures approximately 4.5-feet east/west by 5-feet
north/south.
The right-of-way was dedicated to the City of Spokane Valley from Spokane County pursuant to
Spokane County Resolution No. 11-0698 in 2011 for purposes of placing a school zone flashing
beacon in this location. The beacon assembly was relocated to north of 16th Avenue and only the
foundation for the assembly remains. With the exception of the foundation for the former
assembly, the right-of-way is otherwise unimproved. The right-of-way is not being used and is
not needed by the City. The subject right-of-way and foundation for the former flashing beacon
are located behind the existing sidewalk and behind the existing storm drains within University
Road. The City does not plan to remove the foundation if the right-of-way is vacated. There are
also no identified utility lines or easements that pass through the piece of right-of-way in
question.
The right-of-way is adjacent to Parcel 45291.0125 on three sides. The parcel is owned by Ann S.
Easterly 2018 Living Trust. The property owner has requested the 21-square feet of right-of-way
be vacated and aggregated into the adjacent property because it no longer serves a public
purpose.
On October 25, 2022, City Council passed Resolution 22-019 to set a public hearing date with
the Planning Commission on December 8, 2022. The Planning Commission conducted a study
session on November 10, 2022 and a public hearing on December 8, 2022. On December 8,
2022, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the street
vacation (STV-2022-0003) to the City Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve the Planning Commission
Findings and Recommendation for STV-2022-0003.
STAFF CONTACT: Levi Basinger, Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Findings of Fact
RPCA Findings and Recommendation for STV-2022-0003 Page 1 of I
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
Pursuant to Spokane Valley Municipal Code (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's decision to recommend approval of File No. STV-2022-0003.
A. Background:
1. Chapter 22.140 SVMC, governing street vacations.
2. STV-2022-0003 is a privately initiated street vacation request to vacate 21.5 square feet of
public right-of-way adjacent to University Road.
3. The Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on December 8, 2022.
On December 8, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted deliberations and voted
unanimously to recommend approval of STV-2022-0003 to the City Council.
B. Planning Commission Findings:
Compliance with SVMC 22.140.030
1. Whether a change of use or vacation of the street or alley will better serve the public.
The area proposed to be vacated is surrounded on three sides by the parcel owned by the
applicant. This results in a small intrusion ofpublic right of way extendingfrom University
Road into the applicant's property. The area as right-of-way requires maintenance by the
City, the applicant desires to take ownership and maintenance of the area and improving
it as part of their private property. The vacation of this right-of-way will better serve the
public by reducing maintenance obligations and allowing full development of the private
property. The vacation will have no impact on the general public.
2. Whether the street or alley is no longer required for public use or public access.
The area proposed to be vacated is currently unimproved and is not being used for public
access and is not required for current or future public access or use. Stormwater
improvements within and access to the adjacent property would be conditioned at time of
future development.
3. Whether the substitution of a new and different public way would be more useful to
the public.
There is no substitution being proposed as part of the vacation. The City's review has
determined no need for anew or different public way. The purpose for this right of way
was for a school zone beacon, which is no longer present at this location. Only the
foundation for the former beacon remains within the subject right of way. No additional
right of way is needed to substitute the subject right of way to be vacated.
4. Whether conditions may so change in the future as to provide a greater use or need
than presently exists.
Properties adjacent to the site have access along University Road. No changes would occur
in the future that would require the use of the 21.5 square feet of right-of-way for public
access.
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Whether objections to the proposed vacation are made by owners of private property
(exclusive of petitioners) abutting the street or alley or other governmental agencies
or members of the general public.
Notice of the public hearing was made by posting written notice at City Hall,
CenterPlace, and the Valley library; publishing notice in the Spokane Valley Herald;
and posting at the right-of-way to be vacated. A direct mailing was made to property
owners adjacent to the proposed vacation. No objections by the public or governmental
agencies have been received.
C. Conclusions:
The findings confirm that the criteria set forth in SVMC 22.140.030 have been met.
D. Recommendation:
The Spokane Valley Planning Commission therefore recommends the City Council
approve STV-2022-0003 subject to the following conditions.
1. The vacated property shall be transferred to the owner of the abutting parcel 45291.0125.
2. Following the City Council's approval of the street vacation, a record of survey of the area to be
vacated, prepared by a registered surveyor in the state of Washington, including an exact metes -
and -bounds legal description, and specifying any and all applicable easements for construction,
repair and maintenance of existing and future utilities and services, shall be completed.
3. All direct and indirect costs of the title transfer of the vacated street from public to private
ownership shall be paid by the proponent. The City shall not, and does not, assume any financial
responsibility for any direct or indirect costs for the transfer of title.
4. The Neighborhood Commercial zoning district designation of the properties adjoining the street
to be vacated shall be automatically extended over the entirety of the vacation.
5. The record of survey and certified copy of the Ordinance shall be recorded by the City
Clerk in the office of the Spokane County Auditor.
6. All conditions of City Council authorization shall be fully satisfied prior to any transfer of
title by the City.
Approved this 22nd day of December 2022
Planning Commission, Chairman
ATTEST
Marianne Lemons, Office Assistant
Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission STV-2022-0003 Page 2 of 2
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: December 22, 2022
Item: Check all that apply ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ study session ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: CTA-2022-0003 Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map Amendments
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106, SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040.
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: Study sessions on October 13 and November 10, 2022; a public
hearing was conducted on December 8, 2022.
BACKGROUND: Review of past privately initiated site -specific Comprehensive Plan land use and zoning
map amendments identified a need for code text amendment to SVMC 19.30.010 and SVMC 19.30.030.
Pursuant to SVMC 19.30.040 these amendments require the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing
and provide a recommendation to City Council.
Chapter 19.30 SVMC outlines the process for Comprehensive Plan text and map amendments, area -wide
rezones, and site -specific rezones. A review of chapter 19.30 SVMC found that there were two related
issues: (1) there are no criteria for privately initiated site -specific Comprehensive Plan land use amendments
and (2) a property can be eligible for a site -specific zoning map amendment if it is adjacent to a property
zoned the same or higher zone; adjacent includes comer touches, and across right-of-way. Additionally,
there is ambiguity in what classifies as a "higher zone". Conceptually, this can be interpreted either as a
more intensive zone (Industrial is higher than Multiple Family), or the allowed uses are similar but more
dense (Multiple Family is higher than Single Family). These issues taken together allow for more intense
zoning and land use designations intruding into less intense zones and land use designations.
CTA-2022-0003 is a city -initiated code text amendment to revise chapter 19.30 SVMC as it relates to
privately initiated site -specific Comprehensive Plan land use map amendments and privately initiated site -
specific zoning map amendments. The proposed regulation will identify additional criteria that shall be
considered when reviewing the proposed map amendments.
Planning Commission held a study session on the proposed amendment on October 13 and November 10,
2022. The Planning Commission discussed the proposed changes, and suggested the following areas to
consider: historical development patterns of neighborhoods, and preserving those lot sizes and patterns;
limiting the expansion or growth of the existing zoning peninsulas, and islands. Language was added to
the proposed amendment that speaks to expansion, and islands.
The Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing and conducted deliberations on December
8, 2022. The Commissioners voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the amendment.
OPTIONS: Approve the Commission's Findings and Recommendation for CTA-2022-0003, or provide
further direction.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve the Commission's Findings and
Recommendation for CTA-2022-0002.
STAFF CONTACT: Martin Palaniuk, Associate Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Findings and Recommendation
2. Draft CTA-2022-0003
RPCA Public Hearing for Code Text Amendment CTA-2022-0003 Page I of I
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
CTA-20224003 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. Review of past privately initiated site -specific Comprehensive Plan land use and zoning map
amendments identified a need for code text amendments to SVMC 19.30.010 Comprehensive Plan text
and map amendments, and SVMC 19.30.030 Site -specific zoning map amendments.
3. 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 hold a public hearing and provide a
recommendation to City Council.
4. CTA-2022-0003 is a city -initiated code text amendment to revise chapter 19.30 SVMC as it relates to
privately initiated site -specific Comprehensive Plan land use map amendments and privately initiated
site -specific zoning map amendments. The amendment adds criteria that shall be considered when
reviewing the proposed map amendments.
5. The Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing, and conducted deliberations on
December 8, 2022. The Commissioners voted 5-0 to recommend that the City Council approve 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 Comprehensive goals and policies:
LU-GI 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-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
Conclusion:
The proposed text amendment is supported by the Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with
the goals and policies.
b. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and
protection of the environment.
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Findings: The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety,
welfare, and protection of the environment for the following reasons:
The development of properties creates a need for public services to support the development.
Development must have a transportation network capable of safely handling the additional
traffic created by development. Safe water supplies, and a functional sewage system capable
of serving the new development are necessary to protect public health. The proposed
amendment minimizes encroachment of incompatible land uses.
The encroachment of incompatible densities, and land use intensities into adjacent areas
should be avoided. It is especially important to preserve the integrity of residential
neighborhoods.
Conclusion:
The proposed text amendment bears 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 approve CTA-2022-0003.
Attachment:
Exhibit 1 — Proposed Amendment CTA-2022-0003
Approved this 220e day of December 2022
Planning Commission
ATTEST
Marianne Lemons, Office Assistant
Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission CTA-2022-0003 Page 2 of 2
19.30.010 Comprehensive Plan text and map amendments.
A. Pursuant to RC W 36.70A. 130(2)(a), proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan shall only be
processed once per year except for the adoption of original subarea plans, amendments to the SMP, the
amendment of the capital facilities chapter concurrent with the adoption of the City budget, in the event of
an emergency, or to resolve an appeal of the Comprehensive Plan filed with the Growth Management
Hearings Board.
B. Privately initiated Comprehensive Plan land use man amendments sh�dl con ider the tollo"in
criteria:
I. "fhe effect of the or000sed amendment on the lama use and circulation patrern of the �unoundin
area.
2. The existence of boundaries such as right-of-way �md natural areas shall b observed In Lenctal
proposal, shall avoid extending land use designations across fi-eew'ays hi hw ass of aihoad rights of
way that present a logical boundary
Proposed amendments shall avoid creatim, or expandin ionin peninsul is or i land of othuwisc
rreatc nmvstons into a different land use designation.
T. A site -specific land use map amendment also requires a it specific lonin m m unuadmcnt and
,hall additionaliv meet the criteria in SVMC 19 3 0'0 B
Bc . Comprehensive Plan text and map amendments are classified as Type IV development applications
and shall be processed pursuant to SVMC 17.80.140.
19.30.020 Area -wide rezones.
A. Area -wide rezones shall be considered only in conjunction with updates to the Comprehensive Plan
text and maps to ensure full consideration of the cumulative effects of all changes.
B. Area -wide rezones are classified as Type IV development applications and shall be processed pursuant
to SVMC 17.80.140.
19.30.030 Site -specific zoning map amendments.
A. Site -specific zoning map amendment requests may be submitted at any time. Site -specific zoning map
amendments are classified as Type III development applications and shall be processed pursuant to
SVMC 17.80.140.
B. All site -specific zoning map amendment requests shall meet all of the following criteria:
1' :Shall pm%% 1e a general I . -a% of the
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2. Be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan land use designation;
3. Bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety, and welfare;
4. Be warranted in order to achieve consistency with the Comprehensive Plan or because of a need for
additional property in the proposed zoning district classification, or because the proposed zoning
classification is appropriate for reasonable development of the subject property;
5. Shall avoid creatin, or. ionim' pcMIIILI .II IC _nr iIItruyion, into a
different zonin; district
6. Not be materially detrimental to uses or property in the immediate vicinity of the subject property; and
7. Have merit and value for the community as a whole id
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