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Notice and Agenda For Regular Meeting
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Remotely via ZOOM meeting and In Person at:
Spokane Valley City Hall located at 10210 E Sprague Avenue
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Spokane Valley Planning Commission meeting will be held on March 13, 2025, beginning at 6:00
p.m. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at Spokane Valley City Hall located at 10210 E Sprague Avenue, 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 City Hall 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 accepted 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(a,spokanevalleywa•gov
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:
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AGENDA:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 27, 2025
6. COMMISSION REPORTS
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
8. PUBLIC COMMENT: This is an opportunityfor the public to speak on any subject except items listed as public comment
opportunity or public hearing as comments will be taken when those items appear on the agenda.
9. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Study Session: STV-2024-0001— Regal Care Street Vacation (Presented by Lori Barlow)
b. Land Capacity Analysis (LCA) and Comprehensive Plan Update (Presented by Steve Roberge)
10. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
11. ADJOURNMENT
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Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Spokane Valley City Hall
February 27, 2025
I. Vice -Chairman John Robertson called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 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:
Michael Kelly
Bob McKinley, absent
Emily Meyer
John Robertson
Justin Weathermon
Ann Winkler
Dan Wilson
Tony Beattie, Deputy City Attorney
Steve Roberge, Planning Manager
Miguel Aguirre, IT Specialist
Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant
There was consensus from the Planning Commission to excuse Commissioner
Weathermon
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Wilson moved, and it was seconded, to approve the meeting agenda for
February 27, 2025. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero
opposed, and the motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Meyer moved, and it was seconded, to approve the meeting minutes for
the February 13, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Winkler requested the following to be added to
Agenda Item #lb: "The Planning Commission offered a lot of comments and asked a lot of questions
to ensure that the Commission was looking out for the citizens of Spokane Valley." Commissioner
Wilson moved, and it was seconded, to approve Commissioner Winkler's amendment to the minutes.
There was no discussion. The vote on the amendment motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the
motion passed. The vote on the motion to approve the minutes as amended was six in favor, zero
opposed, and the motion passed.
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORT: Commissioner Meyer reported that during the Comprehensive Plan
Update, the Planning Commission will need to remember that the market will dictate what housing is
actually built within the City limits. She feels that it is the job of the Commission to allow the
market to show what is needed. She also reported that she spoke to some developers to find out why
they would choose to build in the City of Spokane instead of the Valley and they responded that the
parking requirement is lower in Spokane. She feels that the City is missing out on growth due to
restrictions.
02-27-2025 Planning Commission Minutes
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Commissioner Wilson reported that he attended a Workforce Development forum sponsored by
Congressman Baumgartner regarding a 45-million-dollar federal grant for a new Research and
Development Hub in the Spokane area. He stated that this will help achieve the State's legislative
goal of double manufacturing output but will also require available and affordable housing for the
workers. He explained that the region's aerospace industry provides good jobs for people in the
Valley but will put more pressure on Growth Management, City Planning, and utilization of public
resources. However, he said that if it is done well, it will bring an economic boom to the region.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Planning Manager Steve Roberge reported that the Planning
Commission meeting on March 13, 2025, will be a study session for a street vacation located on
Appleway Avenue and a Comprehensive Plan Update schedule and overview outlining what will
occur over the new few months in the process. He also reported that a Land Capacity Analysis
Report will be presented to the Commission that will show available land capacity within the City
limits under the current zonings.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment offered.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Findings of Fact: CTA-2024-0002 — Right -Of -Way (ROW) Permits
Senior Planner Lori Barlow provided a brief overview of the Findings of Fact for CTA-2024-0002
explaining how they formalize the Commission's recommendations made after receiving public
comment during the public hearing and Planning Commission deliberations.
Commissioner Wilson moved, and it was seconded, to approve the Findings of Fact for CTA-2024-
0002 regarding Right -Of -Way permits. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in
favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed.
b. Presentation: Department of Commerce Presentation on Housing
Planning Manager Steve Roberge introduced Pranjali Rai, Kathleen Weinand, Michael Burnham,
and Ananda Gordon -Peabody with the Washington Department Of Commerce. They gave a
presentation regarding Climate Control and how to integrate climate goals and policies into local
Comprehensive Plans.
The Planning Commissioners asked questions and requested clarifying information on the materials
that were presented. They also expressed some concern about implementing the changes once they
are adopted and encouraged public participation through the process to provide directions on what
the citizens would like to occur.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: There was nothing offered for the Good Of The Order.
02-27-2025 Planning Commission Minutes
Page 3 of 3
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Wilson moved, and it was seconded, to adjourn the meeting at
7:21 p.m. The vote on the motion was six in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed.
Bob McKinley, Chairman Date Signed
Marianne Lemons, Secretary
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: March 13, 2025
Item: Check all that apply ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® study session ❑ pending legislation
FILE NUMBER: STV-2025-0001
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Study session for STV-2025-0001
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Privately initiated street vacation request to vacate the south
20' X 185' of an unnamed alleyway extending north from Appleway Avenue and lying east of
Long Road and west of Greenacres Road.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Chapter 22.140 Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC);
RCW 35A.47.020 and chapter 35.79 RCW
BACKGROUND:
Don and Edith Corson have requested the vacation of an approximate 20' X 185' segment of an
unnamed alleyway extending from Appleway Avenue. The Corson's are in the process of
developing the Regal Care Center which will consist of two community residential support and
treatment facilities and a building to house offices and a gymnasium for the residents.
The street segment proposed to be vacated abuts property owned by Don and Edith Corson and
Robert Carroll. The alleyway extends from Appleway Avenue. and connects with Greenacres
Road. The alley was dedicated by the Corbin Addition to Greenacres Plat recorded July 31,
1923, along with a small sliver of land dedicated by deed (AFN#369325B). The alleyway is
approximately 7' wider (27') at the location it intersects with Appleway Avenue. The right-of-
way has not been improved to street standards. The portion requesting to be vacated has been
paved and functions primarily as access serving the adjacent property owners. The area is
indistinguishable from the surrounding commercial parking lot and it appears that buildings may
have been constructed in the right-of-way. The remaining portion of the alleyway extending to
Greenacres Road is gravel. The total area requested to be vacated is estimated to be 4,068 sq. ft.
The alleyway right-of-way requested to be vacated is adjacent to parcels 55184.1510,
55184.1509, 55184.1521, and 55184.1522. Property owned by Corson's abuts approximately
87% of the right-of-way requested to be vacated. Property owned by Robert Carroll abuts
approximately 13% of the right-of-way requested to be vacated. Pursuant to SVMC
22.140.020.A the application must be signed by two-thirds of the abutting property owners.
On February 25, 2025, the City Council passed Resolution 25-002 to set a public hearing date
with the Planning Commission on March 27, 2025. The street vacation process is prescribed in
chapter 22.140 SVMC. Staff will discuss the project and the process at the March 13a' meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: No action recommended at this time. The
Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the request on March 27th.
STAFF CONTACT: Lori Barlow, AICP, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint presentation
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Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: March 13, 2024
Item: Check all that apply ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® study session ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Land Capacity Analysis & Comprehensive Plan Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION: None.
BACKGROUND: There are two items for discussion: 1) Land Capacity Analysis (LCA); and 2)
Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Background for each is provided in the discussion below.
Land Capacity Analysis (LCA)
As part of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update the Growth Management Act (GMA) requires
cities and counties to, "provide sufficient capacity of land suitable for development within their jurisdictions
to accommodate their allocated housing and employment growth". [RCW36.70A.115(1)]
The first step to determine future sufficient capacity is evaluating current capacity. This is a technical
exercise commonly referred to as a Land Capacity Analysis (LCA). City of Spokane Valley conducted the
LCA based on guidance provided by the State and followed the adopted methodology for Spokane County
and the cities.
The adopted LCA methodology was used to determine City of Spokane Valley capacity for future
residential growth based on current zoning. The LCA determines if the City has sufficient land for the
anticipated growth over the next twenty years. Consistent with the adopted methodology, it removes land
necessary for future public purposes and infrastructure, critical areas and buffers, and applies a market
factor. The market factor removes 30% of the identified vacant, partially used or underutilized land that
could be developed or redeveloped in the next twenty years due to economic or social reasons.
The City of Spokane Valley has a projected population increase, based on the Office of Financial
Management (OFM), past growth trends, and the State Housing for All Planning Tool (HAPT) of 20,913
people or 16,661 homes by 2046. The LCA shows that under current zoning, we do not have enough
residential capacity.
The results show approximately 681 acres are available for residential development. Based on current
zoning that equates to about 6,121 dwelling units to accommodate 14,405 residents. Under current zoning
this is a deficit of more than 10,000 dwelling units. In addition, the LCA shows a commercial capacity of
about 134 acres and industrial capacity of 101 acres.
Next steps in the process include a detailed review of State mandates related to housing and zoning to
determine how they will influence future capacity. Throughout the Comprehensive Plan update process
there will be extensive public input and policy discussions.
Comprehensive Plan
The City of Spokane Valley must complete the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update by June 30, 2026. A
consultant team led by Community Attributes Inc (CAI) was selected and are now beginning the work. In
RPCA LCA & Comp Plan Page 1 of 2
addition to having compiled a consultant team familiar with the State processes and requirements, they
brought an understanding of the Spokane Valley. In 2016 CAI facilitated the Periodic Comprehensive Plan
Update for Spokane Valley. A Scope of Work was developed to address the required update, comply with
State mandates, and incorporate local values and plan improvements.
The purpose of the Periodic Update is to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations
are compliant with state law, particularly as it relates to land use and planning. In 2022 and 2023 the
Washington State Legislature made significant changes to the Growth Management Act (GMA). This
update requires local governments to "plan for and accommodate" housing affordable to all income levels.
This significantly strengthened the previous goal, which was to encourage affordable housing.
The amended law directed the Department of Commerce to project future housing needs for jurisdictions
by income bracket and made significant updates to how jurisdictions are to plan for housing in their
comprehensive plans. These new changes to the housing element include:
• Planning for sufficient land capacity for housing needs, including all economic segments of the
population (moderate, low, very low and extremely low income, as well as emergency housing and
permanent supportive housing).
• Providing moderate density housing options within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), including but
not limited to duplexes, triplexes and townhomes.
• Making adequate provisions for housing for existing and projected needs for all economic segments
of the community, including documenting programs and actions needed to achieve housing
availability.
• Identifying racially disparate impacts, displacement and exclusion in housing policies and
regulations, and beginning to undo those impacts; and identifying areas at higher risk of
displacement and establishing anti -displacement policies.
The amended law also requires local jurisdictions to develop and adopt a new Climate Element. This new
element includes two sub -elements to address climate resilience and greenhouse gas emissions.
It should be noted that the Washington State Legislature has essentially created a top -down approach to
local comprehensive planning where the State is dictating policy and development regulations local
governments shall adopt. Prior to the recent legislative changes, the state established broad goals allowing
local governments flexibility to mold their comprehensive plans and development regulations specific to
the local community's needs with state guidance.
Through this periodic update the intent will be to meet the requirements of GMA while tailoring the
Comprehensive Plan as much as possible to protect the character of our community. Unfortunately, there
are many requirements that must be adhered to for the City to have a compliant Comprehensive Plan and
supporting development regulations. A robust public participation process will be implemented throughout
this update.
OPTIONS: Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion
STAFF CONTACT: Steve Roberge, Planning Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Presentation LCA
2) Presentation Comp Plan Update
RPCA LCA & Comp Plan Page 2 of 2
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