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Agenda 01/27/2011 ��TY�k�.n� � Valle � � Spokane Valley Planning Commission Agenda City Hall Council Chambers, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. January 27, 2011 6:00 p.m. L CALL TO ORDER IL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IIL ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 18, 2010, December 9, 2010 VL PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject that is not on the agenda VIL COMMISSION REPORTS VIIL ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: A. STUDY SESSION-CTA-Ol-1 l, CODE TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING ANIMAL KEEPING REGULATIONS AS THEY APPLY TO CHICKENS. ASSISTANT PLANNER, CHRISTINA JANSSEN X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER XL ADJOURNMENT COMMISSIONERS CITY STAFF Joxlv G. CA�oLL,Cxaix KATHY McCLUrrG,CD DIRECTOx MARCIA SANDS,VICE CHAIR SCOTT KUHTA,PLANNING MGR,AICP BILL BATES MIKE BASINGER, SENIOR PLANNER,AICP RusTiN HALL JoE MAlvlv Jo�STOY DEaNNa G�FFI� ARNE WOODARD WWW.SPOKANEVALLEY.ORG CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Planning Commission Review Meeting Date: January 27th, 2011 City Manager Sign-off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing � information ❑ admin. Report ❑ pending legislation FILE NUMBER: CTA-01-11 AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Study Session — Amendments to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code as follows: DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Chapter 19.40.150 (Animal raising and keeping) amending current regulations for the keeping of chickens in residential areas including minimum lot size requirements, number of chickens allowed, and setbacks for structures and the raising and keeping of livestock in the areas of the City zoned mixed use. GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106; SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040 PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION TAKEN: None BACKGROUND: The Uniform Development Code was adopted in September of 2007 and was effective October 28th, 2007. Following the adoption of the code, a number of items were discovered which were incorrect, impractical, or omitted. In the fall of 2010, following a number of citizen comments, the Spokane Valley City Council requested that staff work with the Planning Commission on the issue of raising chickens in residential areas. Around that same time, the Community Development Director received an Administrative Interpretation Request from citizen asking for clarification on zoning regulations for keeping livestock in the mixed use zones. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: No action recommended at this time. The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed amendments on February 10th, 2011 STAFF CONTACT: Christina Janssen-Assistant Planner ATTACHMENTS: Memorandum dated January 18`h, 2011 Exhibit A: Current regulations from neighboring jurisdictions Exhibit B: Potential regulatory options Exhibit C: Public Comment Exhibit D: Administrative Interpretation Request ►'�`��kane �all�� 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206 509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhallC�spokanevalley.org Memorandum Date: January 18, 2011 To: Spokane Valley Planning Commission From: Christina Janssen-Assistant Planner Re: Chicken regulations (CTA-01-11) In the fall of 2010, following a number of citizen comments, the Spokane Valley City Council requested that staff work with the Planning Commission on the issue of raising chickens in residential areas. Around that same time, the Community Development Director received an Administrative Interpretation Request from a citizen asking for clarification on zoning regulations for keeping livestock in the mixed use zones. These two items are being addressed together as CTA-Ol-1l. Section 19.40.150 of the Uniform Development Code includes regulations for the keeping of poultry and livestock in residential areas. The requirements include a minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet, limits the number of chickens to one per 3,000 square feet of gross lot area, and requires that all structures be at least 75 feet from any habitation, never located in a front yard, and always 10 feet away from a side property line. City Code Enforcement officers report that they typically receive 1 to 2 complaints per month regarding chickens. This number escalates in the two months following Easter. Complaints range from noise (roosters) to smell and sanitation. The keeping of chickens in urban areas has gained popularity in recent years. Internet research on the subject reveals that that the reasons given for raising chickens include that they are good pets,provide organic fertilizer, eat bugs and provide fresh eggs. Some additional facts provided include the following: • Hens do not need roosters to lay eggs, only to breed more chickens. • Three hens will lay an average of 2 eggs per day. • 18 hens are needed to produce a dozen eggs per day. • Chickens need about 2 square feet inside and between 4-10 square feet outside • A 6 to 7 foot fence will contain most chickens. Exhibit A is a spreadsheet showing the current chicken keeping regulations from a number of surrounding jurisdictions including the City of Millwood, Spokane County, City of Spokane, Ciry of Liberty Lake, and the City of Kennewick These codes offer a wide variety of regulations for the number of chickens allowed, minimum lot sizes and the location of pens and waste piles. Exhibit B outlines four potential regulatory options drafted by staff for your consideration. The options include the current chicken keeping regulations, and three alternatives. Exhibit C includes public comments that the City has received pertaining to this issue to date. Also under consideration are the regulations for keeping livestock in areas of the City zoned mixed use. Prior to 2010, all single family residences in commercial zones were considered legal non- conforming uses. CTA-08-10, adopted in November 2010 established all existing legal single family residences located in non-residential zones as permitted uses. Since that time, there have been many questions about whether these residences enjoy the same privileges as homes located in residential zones. Due to the nature of these areas, which offer higher density residential and close proximiry to commercial uses, it is staff's opinion that the keeping of animals in these areas should not be permitted. Exhibit D is the Administrative Interpretation Request that was submitted to the City requesting clarification on this issue. A public hearing on these issues has been scheduled for February 10, 201 l. Additionally, an Environmental Checklist has been circulated to agencies and adjacent jurisdictions with a comment deadline of January 28th, 2011. Typically, staff would provide a recommendation on Zoning Code text amendments prior to the public hearing. However, staff believes this issue needs public input prior to developing a recommendation as there has been substantial interest from citizens on this issue. Following the study session and the public hearing, the Planning Commission should develop a recommendation to forward to City Council. Option Zone Lot Size Number of Chickens Location requirements (Minimum) 1 R-1 40,000 Sq.ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Any building or structure housing poultry or (Current Minimum lot size 40,000 sq.ft livestock including,but not limited to,any regulations) stable,paddock,yard,runway,pen,or enclosure,or any manure pile shall be located not less than 75 feet from any habitation R-2 10,000 Sq.ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Any building or structure housing poultry or Minimum lot size 40,000 sq.ft livestock including,but not limited to,any stable,paddock,yard,runway,pen,or enclosure,or any manure pile shall be located not less than 75 feet from any habitation R-3 7,500 Sq. ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Any building or structure housing poultry or Minimum lot size 40,000 sq.ft livestock including,but not limited to,any stable,paddock,yard,runway,pen,or enclosure,or any manure pile shall be located not less than 75 feet from any habitation R-4 6,000 Sq. ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Any building or structure housing poultry or Minimum lot size 40,000 sq.ft livestock including,but not limited to,any stable,paddock,yard,runway,pen,or enclosure,or any manure pile shall be located not less than 75 feet from any habitation 2 R-1 40,000 Sq.ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Structures,pens,yards,&enclosures must be located at least 30'from any property line and 50'from any occupied structure. R-2 10,000 Sq.ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Structures,pens,yards,&enclosures must be located at least 30'from any property line and 50'from any occupied structure. R-3 7,500 Sq. ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Structures,pens,yards,&enclosures must be located at least 30'from any property line and 50'from any occupied structure. R-4 6,000 Sq. ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Structures,pens,yards,&enclosures must be located at least 30'from any property line and 50'from any occupied structure. 3 R-1 40,000 Sq.ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Structures,pens,yards,&enclosures must be located at least 50'from any occupied structure and must meet all residential setback requirements. R-2 10,000 Sq.ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Structures,pens,yards,&enclosures must be located at least 50'from any occupied structure and must meet all residential setback requirements. R-3 7,500 Sq. ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Structures,pens,yards,&enclosures must be located at least 50'from any occupied structure and must meet all residential setback requirements. R-4 6,000 Sq. ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Structures,pens,yards,&enclosures must be located at least 50'from any occupied structure and must meet all residential setback requirements. 4 R-1 40,000 Sq.ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Structures,pens,yards,&enclosures must meet all residential setback requirements. R-2 10,000 Sq.ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Structures,pens,yards,&enclosures must meet all residential setback requirements. R-3 7,500 Sq. ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Structures,pens,yards,&enclosures must meet all residential setback requirements. R-4 6,000 Sq. ft 1 per 3,000 gross sq.ft Structures, pens,yards,&enclosures must meet all residential setback requirements. Jurisdiction Zone Lot Size Number of Location requirements? fowl allowed City of Spokane Valley R-1 40,000 Sq. ft. 1 per 3,000 All structures must be at least 75 t8etfrom any gross sq.ft. habitation,never in the front yard,and always at least 10 feet from the side property line. R-2 40,000 Sq. ft. 1 per 3,000 All structures must be at least 75 t8et from any gross sq.ft. habitation,never in the front yard,and always at least 10 feet from the side property line. R-3 40,000 Sq. ft. 1 per 3,000 All structures must be at least 75 t8et from any gross sq.ft. habitation,never in the front yard,and always at least 10 t8et from the side property line. R-4 40,000 Sq. ft. 1 per 3,000 All structures must be at least 75 t8et from any gross sq.ft. habitation,never in the front yard,and always at least 10 t8et from the side property line. City of Millwood UR-1 10,000-12,000 sq. ft Up to 25 East side of town/rural in female nature UR-2 5,000-7,200 sq. ft Up to 4 Majority of city female UR-3 5,000-7,200 sq. ft. No fowl Mostly multi-tamily& a110Wed located close to commercial districts Spokane County LDR 5,000 sq. ft No fowl allowed I,DR-P 43,560 SCl. ft 1 fOWl/ �Y building,structure,yard,runway,pen or 2,000 S , ft manure pile must be 50 t8et trom any occupied q structure MDR 4,200 sq. ft No fowl allowed HDR 1,600 sq. ft No fowl allowed Liberty Lake R-1 5,000 sq. ft No fowl allowed R-2 5,000-10,000 sq. ft No fowl Allowed R-3 4,000-8,000 sq.ft No fowl allowed City of Spokane Rf� 7,200 SCj. ft. 1 fOWI/ No structure or enclosure tor animals or poultry 2,000 S , ft may be located less than ninety feet from the q centerline of any street,nor from any adjoining lot. RSF 4,350 SCj. ft. 1 fOWl/ No structure or enclosure for animals or poultry 2,000 S , ft may be located less than ninety teet tiom the q centerline of any street,nor trom any adjoining lot. RTF 4,350 SCj. ft. 1 fOWI/ No structure or enclosure tor animals or poultry 2,000 S , ft may be located less than ninety teet tiom the q centerline of any street,nor from any adjoining lot. RMF 2,500 SCl. ft. 1 fOWl/ No shucture or enclosure tbr animals or poultry 2,000 S , ft may be located less than ninety feet from the q centerline of any street,nor trom any adjoining lot. �D 2,500 SCl. ft 1 fOWl/ No shucture or enclosure for animals or poultry 2,000 S , ft may be located less than ninety teet tiom the q centerline of any stree�nor from any adjoining lot. City of RS 10,500 sq. ft. No more Kennewick than 3 fowl RL 7,500 sq. ft. No fowl allowed RM 4,000 sq. ft. No fowl allowed RH 4,000 sq. ft. No fowl allowed RMH 7,500 sq. ft. No fowl allowed RTP 1 acre (trailer ark) No fowl Christina Janssen � � From: Scott Kuhta i Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 2:13 PM ' To: Chris Berg; Bill Schultz; Christina Janssen; Greg McCormick; Karen Kendall; Lori Barlow; ' Martin Palaniuk; Micki Harnois; Mike Basinger; Scott Kuhta; Tavis Schmidt Cc: Kathy McClung Subject: FW:Animal Keeping FYI From: Daniel Coslic [mailto:dreoslic@gmail.com] Sent:Tuesday, November 02, 2010 1:48 PM To: Scott Kuhta Subject: Re: Animal Keeping Scott, That is great news! Thank you so much for your assistance in this matter. It is greatly appreciated: Dan On Tue,Nov 2,2010 at 1:38 PM, Scott Kuhta<skuhta(�1spokanevalle�g>wrote: Dan, I l�ave good news for you. After taking a closer look at the parcel uifoi7nation on tl�e Assessor's web site, it appears that they have the wrong lot dimensions. We show the parcel to be about 40, 783 square feet and we are notifying tl�e Assessor about this discrepancy. With tl�is new information I cau affirm that you can keep two goats at 224 Nortl� Blake, Assessor's Pai•cel No. 45221.9215, subject to the conditions below. Please print a copy of this email i�7 your records if you decide to purcl�ase tl�e pcoperry. Regards, Scott Kul�ta,AICP,Plani�ing Manager City of Spokaue Valley (509) 720-5334 skuhta(a�Lpolcanevalley.org www.spokanevallev.or� � ____ ___ �.�_ �___ � _. . ___. _- �____� .___� �_ ._w__ .�_�.._ _.._ . __.__.__ ___ —__ _____ � 19.40.150 Animal raising and keeping. Where permitted,the keeping of poultry and livestock(excluding swine)is subject to the following 'conditions: i i .___. .. __. _ ----. _. __--__� __-- A. The lot or tract must exceed 40,000 square feet in area; ' B. The keeping of swine is not permitted; � ' C. Beekeeping for noncommercial purposes is limited to 25 hives; ; D.Any building or structure housing poultry or livestock including,but not limited to, any stable,paddock, i 'yard,runway,pen, or enclosure, or any manure pile shall be located not less than 75 feet from any habitation; � � E.No building or structure housing poultry ar livestock including,but not limited to, any stable,paddock, ;yard,runway,pen, ar enclosure, ar any manure pile shall be located within the front yard nar be closer than 10 �feet from any side property line; i ; F. The keeping of animals and livestock is limited as follows: 1 ; 1.Not more than three horses,mules, donkeys,bovine, llama ar alpacas shall be permitted per gross acre; ar 2.Not more than six sheep or goats shall be permitted per gross acre; or I 3. Any equivalent combination of subsections (F)(1) and(F)(2)of this section; i i � G. Small Arumals/Fowl. A m�imum of one animal or fowl, including chicken, duck,turkey, goose or 'similar domesticated fowl, or rabbit,mink,nutria, chinchilla ar similar animal,may be raised ar kept per 3,000 '',square feet of gross lot area. In addition, a shed, coop,hutch ar similar containment structure must be ��constructed prior to the acquisition of any small animal/fowl; and f ; H. Structures,pens,yards, enclosures,pastures and grazing areas shall be kept in a clean and sanitary ,condition. (Ord. 07-015 § 4,2007). _ _ __ . ._ ... ___ _ _, __ I _ , From:Daniel Coslic[mailto:dreoslic �gmail.com] I Sent: Tuesday,November 02,2010 1:07 PM To: Scott Kuhta Subject:Re:Animal Keeping Hi Scott, Yes I would like to meet with you to discuss this situation further. I am able to get out of wark approximately i 4pm,possibly 3:30pm. Would sometime after 3:30 be good for you to meet someday this week or next at City � Hall? i Lianne and I enjoy living in Spokane Valley and would like to stay in the valley. We are engaged to be I married and are in the process of finding a suitable house for both of our families... and the two small goats. The house mentioned seems,to use Goldilocks's wards, "just right" far us. The other properies within Spokane 2 Valley appear to be the same size plots that are within our price range and not much larger(are less than 40,000 � sqft). I look forward to further discussion and direction in this issue. Thank you, � Dan Coslic � (c) 509.979.4188 � On Mon,Nov 1, 2010 at 4:37 PM, Scott Kuhta<slcuhta cr,spolcanevalle,y.org>wrote: Hi Dan, I received your inquiry about keeping two goats at 224 S. Blake Road in Spokane Valley. Section 19.40.150 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code addresses animal keeping. The regulations allow animal keeping, including goats, on parcels 40,000 square feet or greater. The property in question is approximately 37,012 sq ft , per Assessor's records, about 3,000 square feet short of the minimum lot size for keeping animals such as i goats. City Council recently directed the Planning Division to review this section of the Code specifically relating to keeping chickens. If you are interested in this process,we can add your email address to our distribution list for meeting notices. Please contact me at your convenience if you would like to discuss your issue in person. We can either talk on the phone, or, if you have time, I would enjoy meeting you here at City Hall. Regards, ' Scott Kuhta, AICP, Plaluung Manager City of Spokane Valley (509) 720-5334 skt�lita ,spolcanevalley.or� www.spokanevalley.or� � '� I I I I i 3 � I I ,� Deanna Griffith From: Kathy McClung Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 11:08 AM To: Deanna Griffith � Subject: FW: Notes and Comments, Oct. 5 Council Meeting ( I From: Bill Gothmann Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 11:08:08 AM To: Diane Lee; Kathy McClung Subject: RE: Notes and Comments, Oct. 5 Council Meeting Auto forwarded by a Rule D�ane ,�i�c1 Geofl: Thar�I�you fc�f��ur inE�ut. i un�lzrst�nd the F�lanning Cc�mrt�issi�n is�'c�r7sidcr�ii�� tViis i,r�ue, so I wili fi�or�vard this tc� t��,r7�i7��ui�iiy C��vr=lopn�E�i7t Di��ct�r I<�thy r�I�:Clur��, �:vho overs��s thia �o��iii�issior7. ��, r,i�l From: Diane Lee [mailto:gjdllee@msn.com] � Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 10:21 AM To: Bill Gothmann Subject: RE: Notes and Comments, Oct. 5 Council Meeting I am interested in the "chicken issue". We live in the Ponderosa neighborhood on an acre as well as our neighbors. ' They have 3-6 (?) chickens and they SQUAWK at all hours. They have a "pen" near our bedroom windows and wake us up @ 5 - 5:30am on a regular basis. PLEASE do not let the regulations be lessened from what they are now. I can't � imagine what a nuisance they would be on a smaller piece of property! i They are dirty- leaving their droppings everywhere! I wish I had a recourse to make my neighbors move their pen from near our bedroom windows but they are not friendly. Two years ago they also added 2 turkeys -talk about noise I could hardly stand it and I won't put up with that again! Two weeks ago 2 of their chickens got into our yard and they are bigger than one of my dogs! Thankfully he wasn't hurt! Anyway I thought I would share another perspective on the "chicken issue" Thanks for listening, Diane and Geoff Lee :. : _ . .. _ From: bgothmann@spokanevalley.org ; To: bgothmann@spokanevalley.org Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 10:03:38 -0700 Subject: Notes and Comments, Oct. 5 Council Meeting Good Morning: Attached are my Notes and Comments for the Oct. 5 Council meeting. I publish these the day after the Council meeting to lceep citizens infarmed on what is going on in their City. I try to be as impartial as possible, i Deanna Griffith From: Kathy McClung Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 5:09 PM To: Deanna Griffith , Subject: FW: A few things � i � ------------------------------------------- From: Bill Gothmann Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 5:09:14 PM To: Lacey Heinz Cc: Kathy McClung Subject: RE: A few things Auto forwarded by a Rule ( I L�rc��: Tl�i�nl<; (�or the ��il. I Chc�rr?u�Fily ci�j�y�ed�Jalieyf��st,t�o. Wha� a great eventl Ai�d it h�s grown �cr i��uch �ir�ce (as�C � y�ar. i i e�s f�or the �.hickens, I I<nc��v th��t wl�er7 we passed the ordiiiance p��ohi(�iiing tf��e�r�,�v� had had i��ultipfe c�_,niplaints from � foll<s corr��rl��ii�ing Ul�;aut chiGl<ens ru��iiirng acr�ss their pr�perty. F�.if tii��es chan�e. Let us see what testir��ony��nre get from tf-i� ��biic tnff7en th� Plani�ing Con�missionn hol�-�s itis hearings. I'�i1 co�ying this to �ur Carnrnunity Developmer�t ( Director a, 5he v�ill �� worlcing with the Coinmissio�� on this question. � I We r��1iy rao have �r�at fioll<:s wor-I<ing for us, I�oth ir� the police �nd i�� o�ar city staff. Trrey try their besi to g«�e great � �e�vice tc? all of �.!s. ; I !`m I I i From: Lacey Heinz [mailto:lmheinz@gmail.com] i Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 1:01 PM To: Bill Gothmann Subject: A few things Hi Bill, I just wanted to write you about a few things. Our family thoroughly enjoyed Valleyfest this weelcend...the parade was especially wonderful. We also wanted to say that we would love to have a few chickens in our bacic � yard, so we're hoping that you guys will pass the new ordinance. Lastly, my husband and I wanted to thanlc you for helping us deal with our neighbor who holds the swim lessons. After my husband got in contact with the City Manager, swift action was talcen and the police were out writing ticicets. After that, we saw a huge decrease in illegal parking and the volume of parking went down tremendously. Thanks� Lacey When you're down to nothing, God is up to something Cooking and cleaning can wait till tomorrow, For babies grow up, we've learned to our sorrow. i So settle down cobwebs, dust go to sleep, : I'm nursing iny baby and babies don't keep. � Pm blogging about doing The Compact alca buying nothing new. Check it out at htt��%/tl�L�m�im�l�oil��act.b<<��rs��ot��n��' i � i � II I � � �i 2 i Deanna Griffith From: Kathy McClung � Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 3:46 PM ; To: Deanna Griffith i Subject: FW: Backyard Chickens j i From: Bill Gothmann Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 3:43:17 PM To: mayor/councilmembers i Cc: Kathy McClung j Subject: RE: Backyard Chickens � Auto forwarded by a Rule j Michelle: I I Thanks for your input. I am forwarding it to our Development Director, since she will be working with the Planning � Commission to take testimony on this matter. Bill Gothmann Councilmember From: Sue Passmore On Behalf Of mayor/ councilmembers Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 7:30 AM To: City Council; Mike Jackson; Cary Driskell '� Subject: FW: Backyard Chickens From: Bos, Michelle [mailto:mbos@krem.com] Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 4:18 AM To: mayor/ councilmembers Subject: Backyard Chickens Hello, I am writing in support of backyard chickens. Six weeks ago, our family purchased 3 chicks and all the supplies � necessary to raise them in our backyard. Our lot is 1/2 an acre. I can tell you that it has been a joy ever since. With our 3 pul�ets (young hens), we have been able to provide them with outdoor housing which is no larger than a dog house, and blends beautifully and unobtrusively with our backyard landscape in our upscale suburban neighborhood. The birds are � clean animals, hens (not roosters) are relatively quiet, and they don't bite. We recently were offered a service by Living Water Lawn Care to spray for lawn damaging craneflies for the cost of about$56. We don't need it, because craneflies are one of our chicks'favorite treats. What other animal provides eggs (and for some, eventually dinner), garden fertilizer, and pest control all wrapped up in a bird that also can make a tame and loving family pet? Yes, there are irresponsible pet owners whose cats are allowed to freely roam the neighborhood, and whose dogs bark incessently, defecate on other people's property, and may even bite. These problem pet owners, however, do not represent the majority, and should not prevent the rest of us from legally enjoying these animals. So it should be with chickens. As far as odor, I recently stuck my head in the chicken coop, and all I smelled was the scent of pine shavings--which was way more pleasant than the pile of dog poo that was deposited by my neighbor's dog after he dug under my fence the other day. I sincerely hope you will consider loosening the restrictions on backyard chickens. The Salem, OR city council just recently passed an ordinance allowing up to 3 backyard hens, and many other cities are jumping on the bandwagon. While I live 1 block outside of the city limits of Spokane Valley, in Greenacres, I am advocating for this change in the ordinance in the hopes that the county might consider something similar in the near future. � i i � Sincerely, Michelle Bos KREM2 Meteorologist & backyard chicken owner � � � ( � i I I z ��.�. ��j�� , � . � � � l �� S �/� �_ _ _ ', _ ` �� _ � , �� _ _ � % �� i� �- - �. . _ , �_ �� , _ ��'� � _ __ _ , �,�' �� _ , __ � � *�� . �� -�� _ �' � _ � � � � � ` �/'�� , � �. � � / '�, �_�'� �� ,�-� � � � �`� �, �. ; �j�� _ � � � � � v � .--, _ _ l �L /� - � _ _ / l�� , �/ � � ,, � ''', �� _ � � . � �� .-�� _ _ _ ��L7 � � �� __ _ � � ___ � {�- _ � !I� _ _ 3 C, �, e��/�_ � � � y{'"�:� f�� ' � _ �__ . �� . � �� ,�� , L . -�� , � _ �?-`_ _ . � � � _ _ �_ - ` ,�/� ��- � . / ` � ��, __ f _ .__J;�/� , C'� ��?_ _ _ �i�, _ �j�S , - _ _ } s ),�'� !�/` �- __ / %. �J��I�� _ J . �-`' l _ _ _ _�L , �'.�1��1 �/ _ _ � �� —�'-�" _ , . _ _ : ��'� __ ..; ��-�''� � � _ y CS -�lc_f� _. - - � �iUc� ��5 G�� _ _ �� -_ ,,��r��i/'L , _ . . � �,�/ , - o ._ _ _ � � _ G , �?� . __ `,�,� ,� ^ _ , � / � � � � �''�' � �/�-�_ �� _ _ , � / _ � ��-� � � _ � _ .h�_ / �tc�i l' _ _ , � l� -_ _ _ - _ __ _ 1 � � �� _ - _ � � �� _ �_ �� -�' �c��. .��_ s U �� _ � �� —._ ��-� _� r.U . .�� L _ �� i�� - , �� 6. _ �-, �- � C�� _ �; _ �>/',i/� _ �� ,,.� �� _ _ _ �� _ -, . � y /�-�� { � �U�,� ,-�c� ��} �� .�U : ��'��'� U C�� .�� - ` �_ � l /� ��G`�`�'�_ _ _ , � � C� � � � G' _ � � , �-7"�'� . ,_ .�� C - _ � r ��,�� : . _ �� J�� ,� . � � � �. �— _ � , ��j __ �,c.� _. _. _ � .. �" ��, � � _ _ ._ � ,_ . ,� � � � . _ / ��_ . - _ , �� 1��-- . ��rv :� _ _ � � � i�/ ��'/J�" �'� S� __n� _�C_ � � /��J _ , ��- _ �� . _ `� � _ . . �,� _J _ _ � y T __. 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Cf�ickens T live in the Spokane Valley and have f�r over 50 years. In the past I've kept laying hens for fresh eggs.. I now find tl�a� I'rn no longer ailowed to do that on my property. Sad! Please amer�d the code to allow � I�omeowner to have a few laying hens. A maximum of a dozen wc��lld be rc�ason7ble. �eorgL Wig�� ' 991-0105 Sent fi�o�� my iPho�� i i I I i i i Christina Janssen '; From: Kathy McClung Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 11:08 AM To: Christina Janssen Cc: Scott Kuhta; Deanna Griffith �ubject: FW: Chickens -----Original Message----- From: Sue Passmore Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 12:18 PM To: City Council; Mike 7ackson; Kathy McClung Subject: FW: Chickens � __mv_Original Message----- > From: George Wigen fmailto:�dwi�(alcomcast.netl > Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:34 PM > To: City Hall > Subject: Chickens > > > Please allow residents to have laying hens. 8-12 per home would be great. > > � i > Sent from my iPhone I i I �I ( I i �I � I � i ; r ,� ,� F��'��IUE� � �la�u iiig Cc�mn�issio�l � ��olcan� Valley, ��J� 99�06 �A� , � zo�� SF�OKAN�Vq�L�� i .��11u�1`�� 14�, 2011 . DEPARTMENT p►= COMMU(VITY pEVELOPMEN7 ' "I'o �Uilo�:�7 It Tv1ay� Con�ei�7, i atn�vli�tiil�it1 r�g�r�d to 1F��i�g l��ule o«nie��s iil f?z� ��olcanP�Ialley liave t�ie ribhi to owii a.few cilickens i�7 til�ir b�c1:��arc�. I��1y ll��sbascl an�l I �ee no reasoi7��hy a i��t,�h�ils t�o �njoy�uould be of auy p�oble�ul for ailyui.�. Hcil,e c��un�rs hav� dogs; c�ats, c,tc. bllt noi allo��ec�to ha�v� � fe�u c.hiclacei�s t� �i�joy vvatcllin�tlr�m .in tl�e bac1��ard �eitirlb bubs or in ord�;��tc� 11ave a f��,�fiesh e�as. G�Te ca�l see iz7aybe a rooste�might cause so�liP co�ceri� i�e��use c�i�h� c1��v�in�, but what L�rm �ould a.fP�r h�lls r.,atts�� Evei�if you aie oi� a sil7a�l lot«r� see�lo ieaso�7 far th�m l�eing ba�ln�c_1 if th�ir snlall cool, ?s 1cEpi�:le�l ai�d ih� �llic,i�ei�s are 1c�pt in;�otu° o«n l�acl��d? �o, 1�1e�s� giv�this soine cansi�'�erai.ic�n as tl�ere a�s�e a lc��of cllicken lovers o�_lt tller�ri�ht alon�with dog aY�d cai lovers. � ,�in��i°�1�, 3 � �' � I� �� C"�� I �-`_-�°�.`.,..._ `.� �-. �` - C'aralyn an� E�h�.�cic Rol�• E. �O�lt� ��a A��e. �pok�i,� �Ialle��, i�A 992�J6 I I i � I � I ( � ; .. . . . .. .. ... ......... .............. . . ...... ... . ........ ......... ......... ......... ... .. .... ......... ................. . ................. i �� RECEIVED November 4, 2010 "�i r''� � 7 2010 'To e�✓ho�it may coucern: SPUKANE VALLEY Ct"3NiMUNi�Y DEVELOPMENT I o�vn 2 acres of land in a mixed used zone in Greenacres,the east iural section of t�ie Spokai�e �Ialley. The add�ess of tlais properly is 1.8004 E. Cowley(Parcel nu�nber SS18�1.1512), I w�uld lilce to use this lat�d to keep large ar�imals. Idlultiple homes v�ath lar�e anianals are ir�the neighbarliood. In fact, one horne with large a��mals is acr�ss t�ae s±reet(reside�rtia.l�one)and several�nomes witl�in the i�ixed use zon�have large arZinaals in the neighbo�hood. Large � �i�nals�nave b�en c�n t�ais property in the last y�ar. Since th�e zonii�g is ffnixed use,a�o allowance � is provided fo�la�g�animals. My pro�osal is to cha.nge the code so that mixed used zone uses i the same criteria as adjacent residential zones as outlined below in 19.40.150. Rationale for th�proposal: j i� • Surrounding prop�rty an bath mixed use zo�sng�nd residential zo�ng sup�sort large a�xi�nals. • As population density in�re�.ses in the area,the property use will�at�°ally chan�e b�cause of increases in land�alue arid}�raperty t�ir�creases. • I�y larZd use is�.nfairly restricted cmnxpared to �tl�er pr�perty use in the neighborhood. 'Thank you for consi��ration of rny propasal. r .,�, ,� � ✓ i �(�. �} � �� ` �.-��-..�� _.� � ��,�"�,`� � I�i-istza�e�. Fet�il�one � PO Box 32 � Gre�nacres, VVA 99016 I �is.Steve@ Cmmcast.net 19.40.150 A�Ymal raising �nd keepia��. � Where p�rmitted,the P�eeping of poultry aild livestock(excluding sv�ine)is sul�ject to th� following coa�ditions: A. The lot or tract must exceed 40,000 sq�°e feet in area; �. The keep�ig of swine i�not pe��it�ed; � C. Beekeepin�for nonco�nmercial purpases is lirnated to 25 hives; ' I�. Any bui�ding or structt�e housing poultry or livesto�k including,but not limited to, arZy sta6le,paddocP�, y�.rd,ru��way,pen, or enclosure, or any manure pile shall b�lmcat�d not l�ss than 75 feet froan�y�aahita.tion; I E.No buildia�g or structure housing poultry or livestock including,btat not limited to, any stable, � paddock, yard,runway,pen, or encic�sure, or any manure pile shall he located within the front yard nor be closer than 10 feet from any side property line; F. �'he keeping of animals a�d livestock is limited as folloWS: 1.Not rnor�tkian thxee horses,mules, donkeys,bovine, llama or alpacas shall be permitted per g,�oss acre; or 2.Not more�han six sheep or g�ats shall be permitted per gross acre; or 3. �ny equivalea�t combin�ti�n of subsections(F)(1) a.nd(F)(2) of tnis section; G. Small Animals/Fowl. A maximurn of one animal or fowl,including chicicen, duck,tut�rr�cey, goose or siinilar domestica�ed fowl, or rabbit,Ynii�ak,nutria, chi�cl�illa or sixnilar animal,anay be raised or l�ep�per 3,000 square f�et of gross lot area. In addition, a shed, coop,hutch or similar containmeiit struc�ure must be constructed prior to the acquisition of any small anianaUfowl; and H. Structi�°es,pens,yards, enclosttres,pastures at�d grazing areas shall be kept in a clean and � sanitary condition. (Ord. 07-415 § 4,2007). � ; � Hrme ;` ,� '�� ; I _.__ _ , . dtSearch 7.65(7596) � � I ; i Deanna Griffith From: Kathy McClung � Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 7:31 PM To: Deanna Griffith Subject: FW: Notes and Comments, Sept. 21 Council Meeting From: Bill Gothmann � Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 7:30:35 PM To: max johnston Cc: Kathy McClung Subject: RE: Notes and Comments, Sept. 21 Council Meeting Auto forwarded by a Rule I-li, Nlz,x: l"hi:, ��a: ��he opiniUn Uvl��en v1�� a�sed the origina) «r�inarice. (io�Ne�r�r, I'n7 alw�ys reacly t��al« another I�c�l< at a ri_il,jeci. I��.r<,c,r�<�Ify; i i9� i7i�t s4e a r�eed to cl�ari�� tht ar�itr�arice. Pf��s�� fc3rv�ard your cc��r�i7ients tt�thF� Pl�i�nii�g Cor�mis�i�,�r7 �,�h�i� ehey talce i.a{a th? n°�atter. I`-1e�ar��vl�ile, I'ii (�;F��r�,rd ii7ls r�r��ail to our Devel��ar��r�t Dir��.tor so sf�e cai� forward it to t:he F'C v�hen�h�y�lai:� it �..�p. As 1o�-t�ht� :inic�� I �i�e, I sha��icl nate �hat vvc (�E_>c�l.an� Uall��r alone) still �r� spe��cling over$300,D00 �,er year on �1e7irnaf ci��it��i, Th�� i�r,�, �,r;ril! r�ovsr Ive�f7e sam�, �as S�»(�ane Ci�:y. F;ill From: max johnston [mailto:max@aircontrolspokane.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 2:55 PM To: Bill Gothmann � Subject: RE: Notes and Comments, Sept. 21 Council Meeting � Bill, A few�c,it�imei��s: Chick�ns in residential zones: I Really bad iJea! �oosters start crov4�ii7g v��ell I�efore dawn, ancl th�y I<ecp it up f�r hours. This is equivalent to disturbing � the pe�cc,. F3a� idea! � ' Dog an�l cat license fees: I These feea arc t�o high aiready in n�y oNininn. H furiher rai�� is just unreasonak7le. My com�laint is especially�r�ith the °u��alter�d° doc� fees. $50.00 per y�ar just tc� r�uy the license? Ridiculc�us! It is a di5incentive for �,�eopie to even license their dac�s. ��X �)O�lC15tCiC1 From: Bill Gothmann [mailto:bgothmann@spokanevalley.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 6:30 AM 1 i � I i To: Bill Gothmann Subject: Notes and Comments, Sept. 21 Council Meeting Good Afternoon: Attached are my Notes and Comments for the Sept. 21 Council meeting. I publish these the day after the Council meeting to 1_ceep citizens informecl on what is �oing on in their City. I try to be as imp�rtial �s�ossible, restricting my opiiuons to clearly labelecl"Opinions." I include "Notes" as needed to explain an action that may not be perfectly clear. Notes and Comments are my own, and have not been reviewed by Council. If you or your friends wish to be acicied to my email list, email me at h�<�tiv1��3��n �i'��ol;ane��llle�_.o�. Also, feel free to email me if you have any concerns or wish to discuss issues. I appreciate the opportunity of being able to exchange views. 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Bill Gothmann Councilmember i i � i i 2 i I Deanna Griffith From: Kathy McClung Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 12:16 PM To: Deanna Griffith Subject: FW: Keeping of Backyard Chickens ------------------------------------------- I From: Sue Passmore on behalf of mayor/councilmembers � Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 12:15:31 PM To: City Council; Mike Jackson; Kathy McClung; Chris Bainbridge; Cary Driskell Subject: FW: Keeping of Backyard Chickens I Auto forwarded by a Rule I I i From: val@vicut.com [mailto:val@vicut.com] f ��n�e Thursday, August 26, 2010 12:07 PM To: mayor/ councilmembers Cc: steve@vicut.com ; Subject: Keeping of Backyard Chickens Dear Council Members, On Tuesday, August 24, 2010; I spolce briefly about the regulations on keeping bacicyard chickens in Spolcane Valley and requested they be changed. Because I am a highly nervous public speaker, I wrote down all the points I wanted to touch on during my tluee minutes to speak; and still forgot to mention the things I'd lilce to inention regarding lceeping bacicyard chicicens. My understanding, after speaking to Chris Berg with Code Enforcement, is that, when Spokane Valley incorporated,they adopted all of the Spokane County codes. I would imagine some or many of those codes were written many years ago and were fitting for the times. But,the suburban ideal is a dynamic concept; as inore people become interested in living a greener lifestyle in the suburbs,the idea of what is "ideal" evolves to reflect the community's values. People have started to realize that maintaining a close connection to our food is '� a positive, not a negative, and is part of living a more sustainable lifestyle. Farmers'Marlcets are experiencing a � revival,people are gardening more, and communities around the nation are changing decades-old laws � forbidding the lceeping of chicicens. It was mentioned by one of you that "Martha Stewart thinlcs it's a good idea � to have backyard chickens". But I thinlc it's so much bigger than that. I'd ask that you just take a look at your local news stands and note all the magazines regarding sustainable living, greener living, organic gardening, bacicyard chicicens, urban homesteading etc... and see that it's a huge movement in this country. There's a great website called thecitychicken.coin that has a list of all the cities that allow residents to keep chickens that would also give you an idea of how big this movement is in this country. There are a few topics I wanted to touch regarding the potential negatives of chickens and the positives of chicicens: Chickens are not a nuisance. They are not smelly. According to the OSU extension office,the average laying ' hen produces .2-.3 lb of droppings per day. The average dog produces a pound a day. Unlike dog or cat feces which carry pathogens and cannot be composted; chicicen manure provides a great free source of organic fertilizer when composted. Since the average chicken lceeper is also a gardener, this is a great benefit. And � spealcing of compost, I have a large compost bin and my chickens spend hours every day turning it and finding bugs which is a wonderful side benefit. '� i I � I � � They're also good for the environment because they eat bugs and weeds eliminating the need to use chemicals. L Chickens are also great mousers and will catch and eat snalces. Hens are not noisy. They cluck for a few moments when they're laying an egg; but otherwise are very quiet. Their clucks are certainly no louder than that of a small dog. When you live in a neighborhood,there are lawn mowers running,motorcycles and trucks drivii�g by, children laughing and screaming, dogs barki�g,birds chirping and there's no reason why a chicken clucicing for 30 seconds should be considered a nuisance. They do not lower property values. Some prospective home owners may be more attracted to a community with a progressive stance on green issues such as chicken keeping. Some cities with the highest property values allow bacicyard chickens such as Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Denver, CO,New York,NY, Washington D.C.; San Francisco, CA; San Diego, CA; & Los Angeles, CA. Some of your closest neighbors allow backyard chicicens such as Spokane, WA&Millwood, WA. Lastly, of course, is that they provide us with fresh eggs every day. A hen matures and starts laying at around 4 I months of age and will lay almost every day for about 3 years and then sporadically thereafter until she passes ; away. Most bacicyard chicken lceepers consider their chicicen a pet, and unlilce a typical faim animal, would continue to be a loved member of the family until she dies. i ( i I hope you will consider some of these things when making your decision. Thanlc you for your time, Valerie Dunn i I � i z i Christina Janssen i ; From: Kathy McClung ,� �ent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 9:07 AM To: Christina Janssen Cc: Deanna Griffith �ubject: FW: cFiickens ir� residen�ial areas Here is another comment on chickens, From: Chris Bainbridge Sent: Friday, ]anuary 14, 2011 3:00 PM To: City Council Cc: Kathy McClung; Mike Jackson Subject: chickens in residential areas I received the following telephone message this afternoon. She asked that I send you her comments as she said she doesn't have access to a computer, and doesn't get out in bad weather: Carolyn Picl<ett 4322 East 14tn Spokane Valiey, WA 99212 536-0951 1. Said rooster crowing is no different than listening to dogs barking all night long when they're not taken care of properly � 2. People who have chickens want them for organic grown food sources. They know what they're feeding , them so the eggs and the chicken will be organic grown, and that some have them as pets. They eat � i the chickens and eat the eggs and want to keep their current lifestyle ; 3. Why are "they"trying to keep one chicken per'x' number of acres of land? If you're trying to keep out ! the corporations, she's in favor of that. Said she is not trying to make neighbors unhappy I 4. Realize that people who have chickens are not just using them as a nuisance—they eat them �, Chris Christine Bainbridge,MMC Spokane Valley City Clerk (509)720-5102 1 i � �� il' I Exhibit D � � � � � �i � '� i � � , i � , � � , ; 'I' ; � I� , � I ADMINISTRATIVE INTERPRETATION S�ol�ane ��`� REQlJ EST Vall� � SVMC 17.50.010 Y � Community Development— Planning Division 11703 E Sprague Ave Suite B-3 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99Z06 509.7Z0.�310 ♦ Fax: �09.6��.003� ♦ planningC�spokanevalley.org � STAFF USE ONLY j Date Submitted: Received by: Fee: ��, <�C� PLUS #: f d�7b Z� '� ,5 File#: � ( -03-�� PART I — APPLICANT INFORMATION OWNER I11AME: � MAILING ADDRESS: �� l� CITY: ��e,�.l°��.`� � STATE:� ZIP: 1 �\ � � � , � �� ' ��' ( PHONE: FAX: CELL: � �,� �.l EMAIL: �V' � E �1"{tC<; � �'�elv\C V��c 11�.�°— PART II — INTERPRETATION REQUEST TYPE OF REQUEST: � SVMC �; Zoning Map � Arterial Road Map � Prior Condition [� Prior interpretations SITE ADDRESS: � ��} ��","lJ��Q � " � Parcel No: �� 1�� ' 1 , � � DESCRIBE IN DETAIL REQUEST AND REASON(S)WHY: (may included on separate sheet of paper) {', l `.Y ��'� V�J � � � ��Y� \V'°' � . \Y 1 w\ V V�V� I Y1 C'a C' I�l''\ �l � C�i�E- �n��s`�� l�'�r a .v�. P�\1"�� '� ��"' `� ��.��c��..� �� Jl�t�c� ��z�� !-�,� ��v��,�� ,� �� t� L,� �-� ��e,��- �� .�r��.�� '�-� �� _ � � c�� 1 k� �'� �`�(ml '�°`��. � �`�� PART III — AUTHORIZATION - I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE ABOVE INFORMATION FURNISHED BY ME � IS TRUE AND C ECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. , � Owner/Applicant Signature Date INFORMATION FOR OWNER:After submittal of the application,the Community Development Director has up to two(2)weeks to issue a decision. All decisions are appealable pursuant to Chapter 17.90 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code(SVMC). I �� Page 1 of 1 REVISED 1/27/10 I