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2023-10-26 - Agenda PacketSpo°Fkan� e ,;o0V11[qy* Regular Meeting Agenda Spokane Valley Planning Commission Thursday, October 26, 2023, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Remotely via ZOOM meeting and In Person at: CenterPlace Regional Event Center 2426 N Discovery Place NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Spokane Valley Planning Commission meeting will be held October 26, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, Washington. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the items listed below on the Agenda. NOTE: Members of the public may attend Spokane Valley Planning Commission meetings in -person at CenterPlace at the address provided above, or via Zoom at the link below. Members of the public will be allowed to comment in -person or via Zoom as described below: Public comments will only be accented for those items noted on the agenda as "Public comment" or "Public hearing." If making a comment via Zoom, comments must be received by 4:00 pm, the day of the meeting. Please email planning(asookanevalleywa eov or call the Planning Commission Secretary at 509-720-5112 to be added to the Zoom speaker list. Otherwise, comments will be taken in -person at the meeting, as noted on the agenda below: LINK TO ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION: hMs://si2okanevalley.zoom.us/i/86262747051 US: +12532158782„ 86262747051# or +16699006833„86262747051# US US: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 862 6274 7051 AGENDA: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 12, 2023 6. COMMISSION REPORTS 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 8. PUBLIC COMMENT 9. COMMISSION BUSINESS: a. Public Hearing: CTA-2023-0003 — ROW Permit & Clearview Triangle Regulations Update (Presented By Jerremy Clark) 10. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER 11. ADJOURNMENT Special Meeting Minutes Spokane Valley Planning Commission Centerplace Regional Event Center October 12, 2023 I. Planning Commission Chairman McGrath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held in person and via ZOOM meetings. II. The Commissioners and staff stood for the Pledge Of Allegiance. III. Administrative Assistant Marianne Lemons took attendance, and the following members and staff were present: Susan Delucchi Tony Beattie, Senior Deputy City Attorney Val Dimitrov Chaz Bates, Planning Manager Karl Granrath Nikki Cole, IT Manager Walt Haneke Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant Bob McKinley Nancy Miller, absent Daniel Wilson There was consensus from the Planning Commission members to excuse Commissioner Miller. IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Delucchi expressed concern about the addition of detail regarding public comment. She requested that the wording be changed for the following meetings. She also asked if it would be possible to add an "advanced agenda" item to the following meetings. Senior Planner Chaz Bates responded that City Administration and the City Council determine the items that are forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration. Commissioner Delucchi stated that her interpretation of the codes does allow for the Planning Commission to do studies, propose actions, and communicate with the City Council. She doesn't feel that the code states that it should be all directed action and that the Commission would be a more effective board if they were consistently seeking knowledge and information that affects City planning. Commissioner McKinley moved, and it was seconded to approve the October 12, 2023 agenda as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero against, and the motion passed. V. MINUTES: Commissioner Haneke moved, and it was seconded, to approve the August 24, 2023, minutes as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero against, and the motion passed. VI. COMMISSION REPORTS: Commissioner Delucchi expressed concern about the last meeting, and she did not feel that the items discussed should have been brought up in a public forum. Commissioner Wilson commented that he feels there is frustration from the public about not being 10-12-2023 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 3 able to express their opinions and get their questions answered at Council and Planning Commission meetings. He agreed that there needs to be rules regarding public comment, but he thinks there needs to be other outlets for the public. VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Planning Manager Chaz Bates stated that he attended the State Planning Convention in Spokane. He stated that there are some exciting things and concepts happening across the State of Washington. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment offered. IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS: a. Study Session: CTA-2023-0004 — Planning Commission Meeting Rules Senior City Attorney Tony Beattie gave a staff report. He stated that CTA-2023-0004 is a city -initiated code text amendment to revise SVMC 18.10.030 to provide flexibility in the number of Planning Commission meetings. Currently, SVMC 18.10.030 requires the Planning Commission to meet at least once every month. This code text amendment provides flexibility when there is no business for the Planning Commission to conduct. The proposed code text amendment would require the Planning Commission to hold at least one regular meeting each month not less than nine months in each year. This is consistent with other state laws related to planning commissions, particularly RCW 35.63.040 which has the same requirement. Pursuant to RCW 35A.63.140, which applies to code cities, "any duties and responsibilities which by other statutes are imposed upon a planning commission may, in a code city, be performed by a planning agency, as provided in this chapter. This code text amendment does not modify the regular meeting schedule of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission will still have regular meetings scheduled at 6:OOpm every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. The proposal will not have an impact on the Planning Commission's responsibilities and duties under Chapter 18.10 SVMC. The public hearing for this item will be held on November 9th, 2023. Commissioner McKinley expressed concern about reducing the amount to only nine meetings per year because he has seen a lot of organizations only do the minimum number of meetings. He feels that there are a lot of planning issues coming up and the Planning Commission needs the additional meetings stated in the code. Commissioner Haneke, Delucchi, and Wilson expressed that they would like to keep the minimum of twelve in the City code. Chairman Granrath stated that there are benefits of changing the code but can also understand the concern about having a minimum of only nine meetings. X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: 10-12-2023 Plannin., Commission Minutes Page 3 of 3 Chairman Granrath reported that he attended the planning conference and there was a lot of discussion regarding the new House Bills that were approved by Legislation. He said that there are practical hurdles that are going to restrict a lot of the allowances made with the new house bills that will help alleviate some of the concerns that residents have about the implementation. XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Wilson moved, and it was seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 6: SS p. m. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero against, and the motion passed Karl Granrath, Chairman Date Signed Marianne Lemons, Secretary CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Planning Commission Action Meeting Date: October 26, 2023 Item: Check all that apply ❑ old business ❑ new business ® public hearing ❑ information ❑ study session ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: CTA-2023-0003 Clearview Triangle Regulations Update GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106, SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040 PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: September 28, 2023 — Study Session BACKGROUND: CTA-2023-0003 is a city -initiated code text amendment. At the study session on September 28, 2023, staff presented proposed amendments to chapter 21.130 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) and to SVMC 22.70.030. Since the Planning Commission's study session, staff found that additional amendments to chapter 21.130 SVMC are needed. As a result, the proposed amendments to chapter 21.130 SVMC are being withdrawn from the code text amendment application CTA-2023-0003. As a result, CTA-2023-0003 is limited to the amendments to SVMC 22.70.030. The proposed amendments to SVMC 22.070.030 clarify that clearview triangle regulations apply to alleyways. The need for the proposed amendment was identified because of code enforcement cases related to alleyways and clearview triangles. While there is text in SVMC 22.70.030 includes a reference to an alley, Table 22.70-1 and Figure 22.70-1 with specific sight distance regulations do not. The proposed amendment clarifies that alleys are subject to clearview triangle regulations. The amendment also adds an exemption to the clearview triangle regulations for parked vehicles provided it is legally parked and operable. A revision to Figure 22.70-1 to clarify the measurement limits is also included. 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. On September 28, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted a study session. The October 26 meeting will include a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the SVMC. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Conduct the public hearing and deliberate on the proposed amendment. The Planning Commission may recommend approval, approval with modifications, or denial of the proposed draft regulations. STAFF CONTACT: Jerremy Clark, PE, PTOE, Engineering Manager —Traffic ATTACHMENTS: 1. Staff Report— CTA-2023-0003 2. Presentation RPCA Public Hearing for Code Text Amendment CTA-2023-0003 Page I of I COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT r-lan, of�c� 3)OKane STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE jValley, PLANNING COMMISSION CTA-2023-0003 STAFF REPORT DATE: October 19, 2023 HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: October 26, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m.; This hearing will be conducted in person and remotely using web and telephone conference tools. A link to the Zoom meeting is provided on the agenda and posted to the City's webpage: www.spokanevalley.org/planningoommission. PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: A city -initiated code text amendment (CTA) to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 22.70.030 — Clearview Triangle, to clarify the clearview triangle regulations applicable to an alleyway, and other related matters. APPROVAL CRITERIA: Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, SVMC 17.80.150, and 19.30.040. SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS: CTA-2023-0003 is consistent with the minimum criteria for review and approval, and consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. STAFF CONTACT: Jerremy Clark, PE, PTOE, Engineering Manager — Traffic REVIEWED BY: Chaz Bates, Planning Manager ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Proposed Amendment to SVMC 22.70.030 APPLICATION PROCESSING: Chapter 17.80 SVMC, Permit Processing Procedures. The following table summarizes the procedural steps for the proposal. Procedural Action Date SEPA — Determined Categorically Exempt Published Notice of Public Hearing: October 6 and 13, 2023 scheduled Commerce 60-day Notice Intent to Adopt Amendment September 20, 2023 Background: CTA-2023-0003 is a city -initiated code text amendment to revise SVMC 22.70.030 to clarify the clearview triangle regulations applicable to an alleyway and other related matters. The revision to SVMC 22.70.030 results from code enforcement cases related to alleyways and clearview triangles. While there is text in SVMC 22.70.030 includes a reference to an alley, Table 22.70-1 and Figure 22.70-1 with specific sight distance regulations do not The proposed amendment clarifies that alleys are subject to clearview triangle regulations. The amendment also adds an exemption to the clearview triangle regulations for parked vehicles provided it is legally parked and operable. Analysis: SVMC 22.70.030 provides regulations related to the clearview triangle. The clearview triangle regulations ensure that motorists and pedestrians have unobstructed vision at the intersection of two streets, or the intersection of an alley, private street, or driveway and a street. Table 22.70-1 Clearview Triangle Calculations for Controlled Intersections identify the calculations required for sight distance. The existing language in SVMC 22.70.030 includes a reference to an alley, but Table 22.70-1 and Figure 22.70-1 with specific sight distance regulations does not include reference an alley. The proposed amendment clarifies that alleys are subject to clearview triangle regulations. The amendment also adds an exemption to the clearview triangle regulations for parked vehicles provided it is legally parked and operable. Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-2023-0003 A. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT AMENDMENT 1. Compliance with Title 17 (General Provisions) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code a. Findings: SVMC 17.80.150(F) Municipal Code Text Amendment Approval Criteria the city may approve the municipal code text amendment if it finds that: The proposed text amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan: Staff Analysis: The proposed amendment is supported by the Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with the following Comprehensive goals and policies: T-Gl Ensure that the transportation system and investments in transportation infrastructure are designed to improve quality of life or support economic development priorities. T-G3 Strive to reduce the number of serious injury/fatality collisions to zero. T-P2 Consider neighborhood traffic and livability conditions and address potential adverse impacts of public and private projects during the planning, designing, permitting, and construction phases. T-P9 Provide and maintain quality street, sidewalk, and shared -use path surfaces that provide a safe environment for all users. ii. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment: Staff Analysis: The proposed amendment bears substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. The proposed amendments clarify specific criteria as it relates to sight distance triangles in order to maintain safe conditions on the city's transportation network. b. Conclusion(s): The proposed text amendment is consistent with the approval criteria contained in the SVMC 17.80.150(F). 2. Finding and Conclusions Specific to Public Comments a. Findings: No public comments have been received to date. b. Conclusion(s): Adequate public noticing for CTA-2023-0003 has been provided consistent with chapter 17.80 Permit Processing Procedures. The notice of public hearing was published on October 6, and October 20, 2023. 3. Finding and Conclusions Specific to Agency Comments a. Findings: The City has not received any substantive agency comments to date. b. Conclusion(s): No concerns noted. B. CONCLUSION For the reasons set forth in Section A the proposed code text amendment file CTA-2023-0003, adopting amendments to the clear -view triangle regulations, and other matters related, is consistent with the requirements of SVMC 17.80.150(F) and the Comprehensive Plan. Page 2 of 2 Exhibit 1: Proposed Amendment to SVMC 22.70.030 CTA-2023-0003 Draft SVMC 22.70.030 Page 1/4 22.70.030 Clearview triangle. A. A sight distance is the length of roadway visible to a driver. The clearview triangle is the triangular area calculated at the intersection of two streets or the intersection of an alley, private street or driveway, and a street to provide the required sight distance and provide unobstructed vision to motorists and pedestrians. 1. For commercial alloroaches. alley approaches, and stop sign controlled intersections, the clearview triangle shall be— calculated pursuant to Table 22.70-1 and Figure 22.70-1. Table 22.70.1— Clearview Triangle Calculation for Controlled Intersections Case Type Through Street Speed Limit (mph) Distance to Point A in Feet Required Sight Distance'°•' (BC) in Feet Commercial approaches, alley approaches, and stop sign controlled intersections' 25 15 280 30 335 35 390 Signal controlled intersection, yield controlled or all- way stop sign controlled Per AASHTO Green Book ' Required sight distance shall be adjusted for grades three percent or greater, more than two lanes, skewed intersections, sharp curves, posted speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour (mph), or for vehicles other than passenger cars pursuant to the street standards as adopted pursuant to S VMC 22.130.040, For stop sign controlled intersections, and commercial approaches, and alley approaches, use Figure 22.70-1 to determine required sight distance and location of Point A. ' To determine the clearview triangle, locate points A and C, determine the required distance (BC/CB) using Table 22.70-1, locate point B and connect points A, B, and C. The area enclosed by points A, B, C and the right-of-way is the clearview triangle, hatched area in Figure 22.70-1. CTA-2023-0003 Draft Page 2/4 SVMC 22.70.030 (B) (B) Figure 22.70-1— Clearview Triangle for Commercial Approaches, Alley Approaches, and Stop Sign Controlled Intersections REQUIRED SIGHT DISTANCE SEE TABLE 2P-70-1 REQUIRED SIGHT DISTANCE SEE TABLE2P70-11 �— EDGE OF TRAVELWAY THECENTER T W IELOCATED AT THE CTER OF THE SIDE POINTS'B' AND'C ARE LOCATED AT THE CENTER STREET APPROACH LANE (A) OF THE ONCOMING THROUGH LANE OR IN THE CENTER OF THE NEAREST ONCOMING THROUGH LANE IF MORE THAN ONE LANE EXISTS. REQUIRED SIGHT DISTANCE SEE TABLE 22.70-1 REQUIRED SK94T DISTANCE SEETABLE2270.7 (C) EDGE WAY POINT'A' IS LOCATED AT fOF THE CENTER OF THE SIDE S Ir AND V ARE LOCATED AT THE CENTER STREET APPROACH LAPS. (A)E ONCOMING THROUGH LANE OR IN THE Efi OF THE NEAREST ONCOMORG THROUGH IF MORE THAN ONE LANE EXISTS. 2. For uncontrolled street intersections (e.g., intersecting local access streets), the clearview triangle shall be calculated pursuant to Figure 22.70-2. CTA-2023-0003 Draft SVMC 22.70.030 Page 3/4 Figure 22.70-2 — Clearview Triangle for Uncontrolled Street Intersections 90 FT 90 FT r-OF-WAY w s (A) I (C) EDGE OF TRAVELWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY KCLEARVIEWTRLANGLE 3. For noncommercial driveways, the clear -view triangle shall be calculated pursuant to Figure 22.70-3. Figure 22.70-3 — Clearview Triangle for Noncommercial Approaches 15 FT 15 FT (B) I (�) DURt 1< t2 NOTE IF NO CURB IS PRESENT, MEASURE INS FEET TOWARDS THE PROPERTY UNE FROM THE EDGE OF THE ROADWAY. v EDGE OF DRIVEWAY B. Within the clearview triangle, the space between three and one-half feet and seven feet above the street, or three feet and six and one-half feet above the sidewalk, shall be unobstructed from vegetation, structures, signs, and other view obstructions in the manner shown pursuant to Figure 22.70-4. CTA-2023-0003 Draft SVMC 22.70.030 Figure 22.70-4 — Clearview Triangle Vertical Clearance Requirements VEGETATION VMMN CLEARVMW TRIANGLE AN&I1, M LA�d C. Exemptions. Clearview triangle requirements shall not apply to: 1. Public utility poles; Page 4/4 2. Trees, so long as they are not planted in the form of a hedge and the shortest branches are trimmed to a height of at least seven feet above the street surface; 3. Properties where the natural ground contour penetrates the clearview triangle; or 4. Traffic control devices installed by the City. 5. 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