Ordinance 11-002 Zoning Map, Eliminates City Center CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 11-002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE SPOKANE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE, SPECIFICALLY THE SPOKANE
VALLEY SPRAGUE APPLEWAY CORRIDOR SUBAREA PLAN; DELETING REFERENCES TO
THE DESIGNATION "CITY CENTER"; AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO
CHANGE THE DESIGNATION "CITY CENTER" TO "MIXED USE AVENUE"; AND AMENDING
ORDINANCE 09-021.
WHEREAS,the City of Spokane Valley, (The"City") is a noncharter Code City organized under
the laws of Title 35A RCW; and
WHEREAS, the City has the authority to amend its development regulations pursuant to RCW
35A.63.100; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, ( The "City Council"), pursuant to
that authority, adopted Ordinance 09-021 on September 15, 2009, adopting the development regulations
implementing the Spokane Valley Sprague Appleway Subarea Plan, (The"Subarea Plan"); and
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2010, the City Council passed a motion to forward an emergency
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code amendment to the Planning Commission for their review and
recommendation;and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed this request, as well as the recommendation of
the Community development Department to approve this request, at a study session on November 18,
2010 and conducted a public hearing on December 9,2010; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Findings and Recommendations and the same
were presented to the City Council on January 4, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered this Ordinance amending the Zoning Code and Map
and the Findings and Recommendations of the Planning Commission on January 18, 2011, for the first
reading and on January 25, 2011, for the second and final reading, with public comment received at both
City Council meetings; and
WHEREAS, one of the land use designations contained within the Subarea Plan was the "City
Center"designation;and
WHEREAS, at the time the City Center designation was approved, the City of Spokane Valley
intended to make significant investments in the City Center area through the purchase of property on
which it would construct and operate a new City Hall as well as construct improvements to streets and
streetscapes adjacent to the new City Hall;and
WHEREAS, the plan for the development of the City Center property also included the
construction of a Library within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, adopted pursuant to chapter
36.70A RCW, (The "Comprehensive Plan") envisioned that certain uses within the City Center area
would be restricted and limited to encourage the development of a City Center that would provide the
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community with, "its symbolic, social and geographic heart," the "center of its civic and social life" and
provide services such as shops, cafes, restaurants, community services and the offering of"comfortable
public streets and public places;" and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan further envisioned that the new City Hall was intended to
"preside over the City's main outdoor gathering space and its vista will be the iconic image that stands for
Spokane Valley," and spur development including a new regional center including retail, office and
residential development; and
WHEREAS, the City Center designation in the Comprehensive Plan and subsequent
development regulations did not allow a number of specific uses including vehicle sales, convenience
stores, gas stations and thrift stores; and
WHEREAS, the Mixed Use Avenue designation in the Comprehensive Plan and subsequent
development regulations does allow such uses; and
WHEREAS, the City Center designation in the Comprehensive Plan and subsequent
development regulations, once the development of the "core" City Center Main Street commenced,
restricted retail development in areas adjacent to Main Street until specific development thresholds were
met; and
WHEREAS, the City Center designation in the Comprehensive Plan and subsequent
development regulations imposed certain design restrictions and construction requirements that were
unique to the City Center area; and
WHEREAS, in the last sixteen months since the adoption of the Subarea Plan,the City's revenue
forecast has continued to deteriorate. Specifically, sales taxes are projected to decrease by$400,000 from
2010 to 2011; property taxes are projected to decrease by $100,000 from 2010 to 2011 and funds
available from the real estate excise tax have decreased from a high of approximately $2.2 million in 2007
and 2008 to approximately$900,000 in 2010 and 2011; and
WHEREAS, funds for significant private development are not as available as they would have
been at the time the initial ordinance was passed, and major commercial investments within the City have
had financial difficulties; and
WHEREAS, the City is not able and does not intend to make any significant investment in the
Center area as was contemplated at the time the Comprehensive Plan and development regulations
comprising the Subarea Plan was adopted. Specifically the City Council has, by motion, ended
negotiations for the purchase of property on which to locate a new City Hall and adopted a 2011 budget
that does not include sums for the purchase of such property, and further reduced funds available for the
construction of a new City Hall by $2.2 million to fund other necessary capital projects; and
WHEREAS,the voters of the City rejected a bond proposal to construct a Library within the City
Center property; and
WHEREAS, the property owners within the City Center designation are burdened by the
restriction on allowable uses outlined above, the further restrictions that would be in place if and when a
development plan for the core was adopted, and the design restrictions and requirements unique to the
City Center designation,without the City investment and infrastructure improvements; and
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WHEREAS, the City has been made aware of potential development that could occur within the
City Center area that currently is precluded by the current designation; and
WHEREAS, a number of uses, buildings and signs have been made non-conforming by the
adoption of the City Center designation and development regulations implementing the same; and
WHEREAS, testimony before the City Council and Planning Commission has demonstrated
both the economic hardships and desire to remove the current limitations as is set forth in the Findings of
Fact below; and
WHEREAS, the issues and factors concerning the creation of the City Center designation has
been the subject of three years of study and analysis, and public meetings and testimony, specifically as
set forth in Ordinance 09-022 and in additional public hearings and meetings identified in the findings of
fact below; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2006 prior to the adoption of the Subarea Plan,
recognized the goal of identifying and creating a City Center for the City, and the City Council wishes to
continue to pursue this goal with staff, taking into consideration the existing economic situation and the
City's current financial circumstances, in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommendations fail to take into account the specific
factors set forth in the findings of fact below; and
WHEREAS adoption of this amendment to the Zoning Code and Map must comply with the
requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act("SEPA")as set forth in RCW 43.21C; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to notify the Washington State Department of Commerce of its
intent to adopt this amendment to the Zoning Code and Map at least 60 days prior to final adoption
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS OF
FACT:
1. The facts set forth in the recitals above are incorporated by this reference as Findings of Fact.
2. The proposed amendment to the Zoning Code and Map has been provided to the Department of
Commerce pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106 on November 3, 2010.
3. The City of Spokane Valley has complied with the requirements of RCW 43.21C and issued a
Determination of Non Significance ("DNS") for the proposed amendment on November 12, 2010 in a
manner consistent with the City of Spokane Valley Environmental Ordinance.
4. At the time the City Center designation was approved, the City intended to make significant
investments in the City Center area through the purchase of property on which it would construct and
operate a new City Hall as well as construct improvements to streets and streetscapes adjacent to the new
City Hall.
5. The plan for development of the City Center property also included plans for the construction of a
Library within the City Center boundaries but the voters rejected a bond proposal to construct that
Library.
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6. In the last sixteen months, since the adoption of the Subarea Plan, the city's revenue forecast has
continued to deteriorate. Specifically, sales taxes are projected to decrease by $400,000 from 2010 to
2011; property taxes are projected to decrease by $100,000 from 2010 to 2011, and funds available from
the real estate excise tax have decreased from a high of approximately $2.2 million in 2007 and 2008 to
approximately$900,000 in 2010 and 2011.
7. Funds for significant private development are not as available as they would have been at the time the
initial ordinance was passed, and major commercial investments within the City have had financial
difficulties. The City Council has,by motion, ended negotiations for the purchase of property on which to
locate a new City Hall and adopted a 2011 budget that does not include sums for the purchase of such
property, and further reduced funds available for the construction of a City Hall by $2.2 million to fund
other necessary capital projects.
8. The City has been made aware of potential development that could occur within the City Center area
that currently is precluded by the current designation.
9. Public testimony has favored and opposed the change. Specific comments at the City Council meeting
of October 26, 2010 supporting the amendment include comments that businesses were struggling,
vacancies rates were high, and that the property owners within the City Center designation support
removal of the current restrictions; further testimony at the Planning Commission meeting on December
9, 2010 supporting the amendment indicated that the City Council has, since taking office in January of
2010 reviewed the Subarea Plan in detail, reviewed each zone classification, and heard testimony
concerning the impacts of the current regulations on development and how the current economy is
affecting properties within this designation, as well as the desire of property owners for additional
flexibility for development within this designation as well as testimony by a property owner within the
City Center designation requesting more flexibility to enable redevelopment to increase the tax base and
create more jobs. Further, public comment at the City Council meetings of January 18, 2011 and January
25,2011, supporting this change included comments that current restrictions stymied business growth and
development, created a significant percentage of non-conforming uses and buildings, resulted in little or
no building applications since the designation was established; further that City investment and major
tenant interest has not materialized, that the City is suffering the effects of a serious economic downturn,
and that investment opportunities may exist if the restrictions on use and development were removed.
10. The City of Spokane Valley has provided notice and engaged in a public process to ensure citizen
participation pursuant to RCW 36.70A.035, RCW 36.70A.130 and RCW 36.70A.140, providing the
public an opportunity to be heard on October 26, 2010, December 9, 2010, January 18, 2011 and January
25,2011.The notice provided and meetings identified constitute early and continuous public participation
in the consideration of this proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan and map.
11. The City Council does not accept the Findings of the Planning Commission for the reasons set forth in
these Findings of Fact as well as the following:
a. The public has had an appropriate opportunity to be heard. Public notice was provided and public
comment on this issue was taken on October 26, December 9, 2010, January 18, 2011, and January
25, 2011. There further is no evidence in the record that the current designation, without the
anticipated City investment, provided any guidance or stability for future economic investment, on
the contrary,economic development has not occurred due to the restrictions currently in place.
b. The change is not inconsistent with the remaining portions of the Comprehensive Plan including
Chapter 2.2.1-City Center, and Goals and Policies LUG-6 and LUP-6.1.11. The City Council is not
abandoning the concept of a future City Center and is actively exploring alternatives to this site. All
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remaining provisions of the Subarea Plan contained in the Comprehensive Plan and development
regulations are still in place.
c. The City Council finds that the economic threat to existing property owners within the City Center
designation is immediate and a result of the restrictive development standards imposed.
12. This amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as amended by Ordinance 11-001.
BASED UPON THE RECITALS AND FINDINGS OF FACT SET FORTH ABOVE THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Amendment of the Spokane Valley Uniform Development Code. The Spokane Valley
Sprague Appleway Corridor Subarea Plan is hereby amended as is set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto
and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section 2: Amendment of the Spokane Valley Official Zoning Map. The Official Zoning Map is
hereby amended as is set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section 3: Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or lack of constitutionality
shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section,clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 4: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after publication
of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City of Spokane Valley as
provided by law.
Passed by the City Council this 25th day of January, 2011.
"IF
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ATTES omas E.Towey, Mayor 0
ristine ambridge, City Clerk
Approved As To rm:
Office of Oe City A orney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date: ._9- al-th/
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Exhibit A
Emergency Comprehensive Plan Amendment
BOOK II
2.0.1. APPLICABILITY
1) City Center District Zone. These regulations shall apply to:
a) New construction.
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building and land. Such exterior regulations shall conform to the architectural regulations contained in
Section 2.
2.0.3. HOW TO USE THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
FIG . 2 . () . 3 . how TO USE THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
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2.0.3. HOW TO USE THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
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2.0.3. HOW TO USE THE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
1) The Development Regulations are divided into six sections:
2.3.Street and Open Space Regulations set forth minimum requirements for the provision, design, and
configuration of new streets and publicly accessible spaces as well as regulations governing landscaping of
front, side,and rear yards and other on-site improvements to ensure that new development creates attractive
and livable City Center and Corridor environments with amenities for pedestrians.
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ii) The location of the Pre Located Core Street may be changed in a manner consistent with the intent of
Book I, with the approval of the Community Development Director/Designee. In any case, the Core
Street must be at least 600 feet long.
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c) Core Street Development Temporary Restrictions
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(b) Along other new Core Streets south of Sprague Ave.
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(c) Along the west side of University Rd.
(d) Along the north side of Appleway Blvd.
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(a) Sprague Ave: 70%minimum frontage coverage
(b) Street B: 80%minimum frontage coverage
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2 Front Street and Side Street Classiications:
Some regulations throughout Book II refer to "Front Streets" and "Side Streets." For the purposed of this
Specific Plan,these terms are defined as follows:
i) Front Streets shall include Sprague Avenue, Appleway Boulevard, City Center Core Street and
City Center Street"B".
ii) On corner properties along Sprague Avenue or Appleway Boulevard, Sprague Avenue or
Appleway Boulevard shall be Front Streets, and all cross streets shall be Side Streets. The only
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2.2.2. BUILDING USE
1) Retail
i) Permitted Uses:
(1) City Center retail anchors, including supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, junior
department stores and general merchandise "anchor retail" and "superstore" uses particularly
those not specializing in the sale of large scale goods.
(2) Retail sales&services, including the following:
(a) Specialty food retail, including the following and similar specialty foods: chocolate/candy;
general gourmet; ice cr-am; pastry/desserts; yogurt/dairy; doughnuts/bakery; wine shops and
wine tasting and similar specialty foods.
(b) Specialty goods retail, including the following and similar specialty goods uses: cooking
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and wall coverings); specialty hardware; antique stores selling high quality used goods (this
accessories;books/magazines/stationary; music/instruments.
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furniture; clothing/shoe stores; stereo/video or computers; cameras/photography; sporting
goods; bicycle shops; outdoor/sports clothing and supplies; toys/games; cards/gifts;jewelry;
watches/clocks/plants;beauty/cosmetics;flowers;quality consignment stores
(3) Eating and Drinking Establishments including the following uses:
(a) Restaurants serving alcoholic beverages or providing entertainment provided this activity is
clearly ancillary to food service.
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(c) Chairs and tables for outdoor dining and carts for merchant display and sales (i.e. hot dog
carts)may be permitted in the public right of way(i.e. in sidewalk areas)provided that:
(i) The use maintains a minimum five foot wide unobstructed portion of sidewalk corridor
which is clear and unimpeded for pedestrian traffic.
(ii) The use keeps the full width of the building entrance clear and unimpeded for building
access.
(4) Entertainment&recreation uses, including the following:
(a) Movie theaters and private performing arts theaters.
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cases the serving of alcohol must be clearly ancillary to the recreational use.
alcoholic beverages,provided this activity is clearly ancillary to food service.
(5) Art galleries and display spaces with a retail component.
(6) Health and exercise clubs.
(7) Banks and financial institutions
(8) Business services businesses that generate a significant amount of foot traffic, such as computer
and office supply, photocopy shops, photo finishers, and print shops excluding sales and storage
of-heavy-equipment,
Exhibit A Page 6 of 16
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spas,beauty or barber shops,shoe repair.
ii) Conditional Uses: Upon granting of a Conditional Use Permit:
(1) Bars and nightclubs and casinos, including establishments providing entertainment, and
(2) Farmers Markets and other seasonal sales.
(3) Other similar and compatible uses deemed by the Community Development
Director/Designee to meet the purpose and intent of the Plan.
not be applied to use conversion in an existing building.
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Sprague Avenue.
4)—Prokibiied-brses:-
(1) Bail bonds offices
(2) Gas Stations
2.2.5. Public Frontage Improvements
2) Sprague Avenue
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sidewalk.
(1) Prior to Streetscapc Improvements: Public Frontage shall be constructed by developers as
existing back of sidewalk.
(2) Following Streetscape Improvements: an in lieu fc- - - - - - -.
constructed.
ii)—Somth-Properties+
The future curb will be relocated and the future back of sidewalk will be located approximately 10 feet
south of the existing right of way.
future back of sidewalk.
(a) For large developments, the entire public frontage may be required to be built as development
occurs (to be determined by the Community Development Director/Designee).
(2) Following Streetscape Improvements: an in lieu fee shall be required to cover improvements as
constructed.
Exhibit A Page 7 of 16
Remove figure 2.2.5 2)a)ii) City Center North Properties
Remove figure 2.2.5 2)a)ii) City Center South Properties
2.3.1. STREET STANDARDS
6) Street Types
New streets within the Plan Area are also recommended to incorporate bike routes that enhance the
Comprehensive Plan's Bike/Pedestrian System. Appropriate pavement markings and signage shall be installed•
where appropriate. - : : • - - - - .• • ••• -• • - • • . - -•
District Zone.
i) Purpose: Organize the primary public r lm to create an cnvironmcn • .. - .
outdoor dining, locations for kiosks, food carts, and flower 1
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ii) Components
(1) On street parking oriented parallel or at a'15 degree angle to the curb.
and building signage.
center. Light source should be located 1 1 13 feet above finished grade.
e.
Exhibit A Page 8 of 16
2.4.2. PARKING STANDARDS
2.4.2 PARKING PROVISIONS
f'ee at t'cs1'fauxtu4utu
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b)in Neighborhood Center lieu fee 4 space/1,000 sf Required within 200 ft
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c)in other District Zones 3 space/1,000 sf 5 space/1,000 sf Not Required within 500 ft
2-Corner Store Retail
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c)in other District Zones 12 space/1,000 sf N/A Not Required on site
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5)Vehicle Sales&Services
3 space/1,000 sf
(for showroom) 5 space/1.000 sf Not Required on-site
6)Civic,Quasi-Civic&Cultural
on-site,or on-
a) in street spaces
Neighborhood Center 3 space/1,000 sf 4 space/1,000 sf Required within 500 ft
Exhibit A Page 9 of 16
2.4.2 P.1.RKING PROVISIONS
on-site,or on-
street spaces
b)in other District Zones 4 space/I.000 st N/A Not Required within 500 ft
7)Office
on-site,or on-
a) in Neighborhood street spaces
Center 2.5 space/1,000 sf 3.5 space/1,000 sf Required within 200 ft
on-site,or on-
street spaces
b in other District Zones 2.5 space/1,000 sf 4 space/1,000 sf Not Required within 500 ft
8 Lod in
on-site,or on-
a) in Neighborhood street spaces
Center 1 space/:uest room 1 space/1 est rooni Required within 200 ft
b in other District Zones I s)ace/cuest room 1.5 space/cuest room Not Rec aired on-site
9)Live-Work
on-site,or on-
1 space/unit+0 1.5 space/unit+1 street spaces
S pace/em lovee s ace/em.lo'cc Not Re uired within 200 ft
10)Residential
1 space/studio 1 space/unit
1 space/lbr unit 1.5 space/lbr unit
1 space/2br+unit 2.5 space/2br+unit
2 l uest s.ace/10 DU 4 l uest s.ace/10 DU Not Re.uired on-site
* On-street parking within the indicated distance may be counted toward minimum parking requirement with the approval of the
Community Development Director/Designee
2.5.4. ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS
1) Facade
e) Windows
ii) Guidelines
(1) Form:
(ii) In the City Center and in Neighborhood Centers, a vertical proportion of window panes
or window openings (3:2 to 2:1 height: width ratio) should typically be used. Openings
may be composed of a series of vertically proportioned panes or frames.
Exhibit A Page 10 of 16
3) ,e ' bl r
ii) Guidelines
(1) By District Zones
colors of existing historic Spokane Valley buildings. In general, these include medium toned
colored accents), natural stone cladding colors, and occasional light colored stucco or wood
siding, according to architectural style as well.
2.6.1. GENERAL SIGNAGE REGULATIONS
2) Standards
1) Animated signs are permitted as follows:
a. In the Gateway Commercial Center and Gateway Commercial Avenue Zones.
b. Anywhere along Sprague Avenue EXCEPT in City Center District Zone (animated signs are
prohibited in the City Center District Zone).
16) Billboards shall be regulated by Section 22.110.130 SVMC.,EEPT that relocated billboards are
prohibited within the City Center District Zone. Further,in all ether-zones within the Subarea Plan
billboards may be constructed only on Sprague Avenue.
Figure 2.1 District Zone Map— remove CCT and add MUA designation
2.6.2 Sign Type Regulations
5) Monument Signs
iv) Monument Signs shall not exceed a maximum height of seven(7)feet above grade.v) The
maximum area of a Monument Sign for permitted District Zones shall be as follows:
(1) City Center Non Core Streets: 32 square feet.
Exhibit A Page 11 of 16
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Book III
Preamble
The revitalization of the Sprague Avenue and Appleway Boulevard Corridors and the development of the
new City Center will be a program of actions and investments. Given the substantial length of the
corridor and the multiplicity of needs represented, this program will need to be implemented in phases
over an extended period of time in accordance with the availability of City resources. The prioritization of
City Actions will be guided by the goals and strategies outlined in Book I of this Subarea Plan.
Complementing the regulatory controls contained in Book II, the strategic investment of limited public
resources planned in this chapter are intended to accelerate the revitalization process and add to the appeal
and success of the corridor as the central spine of the Spokane Valley community. City Actions will be
guided by the community intent described in Book I. As opportunities arise that were not known at the
time of this Plan's adoption, the City may consider alternative investment strategies and projects to more
effectively realize the community vision for the Sprague and Appleway Corridors.
3.1. THE CITY CENTER
Sprague and University as the future City Center for Spokane Valley. The Center will be the
community's living room, with shops, restaurants, civic buildings, residences and public plazas all
contributing to a new urban environment and central community gathering place.
support from community. Public/private partnership opportunities will be explored; however, the City
•• •" -"- .... • •- •• : • a high probability of instigating the type if development that is
envisioned by this Subarea Plan and supported by the community.
1. Identify opportunities for public information and involvement in the design and implementation
of the City Center,especially the public spaces.
2. Encourage private developers to involve the community in the design of the City Center.
3. Adopt, monitor and adjust zoning controls that will allow a City Center to be built, in a form that
is consistent with the City's vision.
•
support the development of City Center.
5. Prepare a SEPA/Planned Action ordinance for the area identified as the City Center.
6. Purchase a site for future City Hall.
7. Support the efforts of the Spokane County Library District to locate and construct a library as a
civic anchor in the City Center.
S. Support other civic entities to locate in the City Center.
Exhibit A Page 13 of 16
3.1.1. CITY CENTER CIVIC FACILITIES
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spaces and outdoor seating. These areas will be designed with the intent of establishing the City Center as
the place the community gathers and interacts. Therefore these public spaces will be designed and located
room"where people gather and share, the City will extensively engage the residents in the design process.
constructed using sustainable`green"practices.
3.12.1. STAGING THE STREET NETWORK IMPROVEMENTS
1) Stage 1: Establish the Transportation Framework and Enable the City Center
Sprague Avenue is poised to become Spokane Valley's Main Street. and indeed is one of the primary streets of
the proposed City Center. However, its present state limits it from supporting a strong activity center. Its
roadway design prioritizes speed and through movement. In order to enable the City Center tThe City will
reclaim Sprague Avenue to better function as an urban retail street; as this reclamation happens, Appleway
Boulevard must be extended and configured to two-way traffic to complement Sprague Avenue and enhance the
overall capacity of the street network.
2) Stage 2: Strengthen the and Extend the Network
In order to further enable the City Center tThe City will continue to reclaim Sprague Avenue to better function
as an urban retail street; as this reclamation happens, Appleway Boulevard must be extended and configured to
two-way traffic to complement Sprague Avenue and enhance the overall capacity of the street network
3.3. STREETSCAPE SEGMENTS MAP
1) Sprague Ave ie---€ity-€enter-
City Center Boulevard:
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of way along the south side of the street.
Streetscape elements include:
North S ide
• • .. .. .. •• :. " -• -•. Light source should be located 25 35 feet above finished
grade for boulevard scale street lighting and 12 11 feet above finished grade for pedestrian scale street
lighting.
• A single species of large, moderate density, deciduous trees located in planting wells within the parking
Sou-Eh-Side
Exhibit A Page 14 of 16
access lane.
• Pedestrian scale decorative street lighting located within the sidewalk with a maximum spacing of 80 feet
on center. Light source should be located 12 11 feet above finished grade.
Following the successful instigation of a new City Center, the City will consider locating and buil'ding ^ City
Center landmark to highlight the City Center. It will memorialize the City Center's location and help direct
people into the City Center from Sprague Avenue.
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The City will consider locating and building a City Gateway near the intersection of the future I-90 off-ramp
and Sprague Avenue that announces entrance into the City of Spokane Valley. ••: •- . - - . -
City Center. The potential location of a city gateway is shown in Fig.3.3 Streetscape Segments Map.
GLOSSARY
Core Street: Any street that is lined with development that satisfies all Core Street regulations. Core Streets
provide active"Main Street" like shopping and entertainment environments.
Exhibit A Page 16 of 16
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City of Spokane Valley CCT to MUA; subsequent Zoning change from CCT to MUA.
Community Development Department