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Spokane Valley Planning Commission Agenda
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March 10, 2011 6:00 p.m.
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OLD BUSINESS: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING -ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendments—Continued Public Hearing
PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: On February 24, 2011 Planning Commission was briefed on comprehensive plan
amendments CPA-01-11 through CPA-08-11.
BACKGROUND:
On February 24, 2011, the Planning Commission was briefed on the 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
(CPAs). The Planning Commission received public testimony on CPA-01-11 through CPA-08-11. The Planning
Commission continued the Public Hearing to March 10, 2011 to accept additional public testimony and for
deliberations.
The Planning Commission deliberations will conclude with a recommendation to City Council on the 2011
CPAs. City Council may choose to adopt the individual amendments as recommended by the Planning
Commission, disapprove the amendments, or modify and adopt the proposal. If the Council chooses to modify
a proposal, they must either conduct a public hearing or refer the proposal back to the Planning Commission
for further consideration.
The Community Development Department received two requests for site-specific Comprehensive Plan
amendments for 2011. Sites approved for a Comprehensive Plan amendment will automatically receive a
zoning designation consistent with the new land use designation.
The 2011 Comprehensive Plan text amendments include amendments to five Comprehensive Plan Elements:
Chapter 2 - Land Use, Chapter 3—Transportation, Chapter 4—Capital Facilities and Public Services, Chapter 7—
Economic Development, and Chapter 8—Natural Environment. The amendments may also entail minor changes
to other elements referencing the proposed amendments.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSALS:
Comprehensive plan amendment proposals are organized into individual reports consisting of application
materials, staff reports, comprehensive plan maps, zoning maps, aerial maps, vicinity maps, transportation
maps, and comments submitted to date to assist the Commission's review.
RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
CPA-01-11 (Propress Road and Sprapue Avenue)
The Planning Commission finds CPA-01-11 to be consistent with Section 17.80.140 (H) of the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code (SVMC). The Planning Commission adopts the findings in the staff report and recommends
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approval of CPA-01-11, a change to Neighborhood Center (NCTJ with a subsequent zone change to
Neighborhood Center(NCT).
CPA-02-11 (503 North Walnut Road)
The Planning Commission finds CPA-02-11 to be consistent with Section 17.80.140 (H) of the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code (SVMC). The Planning Commission adopts the findings in the staff report and recommends
approval of CPA-02-11, change to Medium Density Residential (MDRJ with a subsequent zone change to
Multifamily Medium Density Residential District(MF-1).
CPA-03-11 (Sprapue Appleway Subarea Plan)
No recommendation is provided. The Planning Commission should consider the information within the staff
report and discuss the merits of eliminating the plan as it relates to the public health and welfare of the
community. The Commission should forward their recommendation, along with findings of fact to the
Council for their consideration.
CPA-04-11 throuph CPA-08-11 (Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments)
The Planning Commission finds the 2011 Comprehensive Plan text amendments to be consistent with Section
17.80.140 (H) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC). The Planning Commission adopts the findings in
the staff report and recommends approval of CPA-04-11 through CPA-08-11, amendments to the
comprehensive plan text.
STAFF CONTACT:
Mike Basinger, AICP, Senior Planner
ATTAC H M E NTS:
Planning Commission Findings
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Memorandum
To: Mayor and City Councilors
From: John Carroll,Chair-Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Date: March 10,2011
Re: Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation: CPA-01-11 through CPA-08-11
BACKGROUND
On February 24, 2011,the Planning Commission was briefed on the 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPAs). The
Planning Commission received public testimony on CPA-01-11 through CPA-08-11. The Planning Commission continued
the Public Hearing to March 10, 2011 to accept additional public testimony and for deliberations.
After receiving public testimony and deliberating on the proposed amendments,the Planning Commission developed
recommendations to City Council on the 2011 CPAs. City Council may choose to adopt the individual amendments as
recommended by the Planning Commission, disapprove the amendments, or modify and adopt the proposal. If the
Council chooses to modify a proposal, they must either conduct a public hearing or refer the proposal back to the
Planning Commission for further consideration.
All parts of the Comprehensive Plan can be amended during the annual cycle. The Community Development
Department received two requests for site-specific Comprehensive Plan amendments for 2011. Sites approved for a
Comprehensive Plan amendment will automatically receive a zoning designation consistent with the new land use
designation.
The 2011 Comprehensive Plan text amendments include amendments to five Comprehensive Plan Elements: Chapter 2-
Land Use, Chapter 3—Transportation, Chapter 4—Capital Facilities and Public Services, Chapter 7—Economic
Development, and Chapter 8—Natural Environment. The amendments may also entail minor changes to other elements
referencing the proposed amendments.
The Planning Commission's findings and recommendation on CPA-01-11 through CPA-08-11 are summarized below:
FINDINGS
1. Notice for the proposed amendments was placed in the Spokane Valley News Herald on February 4, 2011 and each
site was posted with a "Notice of Public Hearing" sign,with a description of the proposal.
2. Individual notice of the site-specific map amendment proposals were mailed to all property owners within 400 feet
of each affected site.
3. Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA—RCW 43.21C) environmental checklists were required for
each proposed comprehensive plan map and text amendment.
4. Staff reviewed the environmental checklists and a threshold determination was made for each comprehensive plan
amendment. Optional Determinations of Non-significance (DNS)were issued for the requested comprehensive plan
amendments on February 4, 2011.
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5. The DNS's were published in the city's official newspaper on February 4, 2011 consistent with Spokane Valley
Municipal Code,Title 21, Environmental Controls.
6. The Spokane Valley Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on February 24, 2011, to consider the
proposed amendments.
7. The Spokane Valley Planning Commission continued the public hearing to March 10, 2011 to accept additional public
testimony and for deliberations.
8. After hearing public testimony, the Commission made recommendations on CPA-01-11 through CPA-08-11. Detailed
findings and conclusions specific to the comprehensive plan amendments can be found in the individual staff
reports.
RECOMMENDATION
File No.: CPA-01-11
Description of proposal: Privately initiated, site specific comprehensive plan map amendment to change the designation
on parcels 45231.0109, 45231.0210, 45231.0211, 45231.0212, 45231.0213, 45231.0214, 45231.0216, 45231.0218,
45231.0224 and 45231.0226 from Mixed Use Avenue to Neighborhood Center with a corresponding zoning change from
Mixed Use Avenue (MUA) to Neighborhood Center (NCT). This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW
43.21C.
Proponent: Dwight Hume
Location of Proposal: The subject properties are located on the southeast corner of Progress Road and Sprague Avenue;
further located in the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 23, Township 25 North, Range 44 East,
Willamette Meridian, Spokane County,Washington.
PC Recommendation: Change to Neighborhood Center (NCT) and zone to Neighborhood Center (NCT)
File No.: CPA-02-11
Description of Proposal: Privately initiated site specific comprehensive plan map amendment on parcel 45174.2102 from
Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential with a corresponding zoning change from Single Family
Residential District (R-3) to Multifamily Medium Density Residential District (MF-1). This proposal is considered a non-
project action under RCW 43.21C.
Proponent: Ann Martin, Heylman Martin Architects
Location of Proposal: The proposed site is located at 503 North Walnut Road;further located in the northwest quarter of
the southeast quarter of Section 17,Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County,
Washington.
PC Recommendation: Change to Medium Density Residential (MDR) and zone to Multifamily Medium Density
Residential District (MF-1)
File No.: CPA-03-11
Description of proposal: City initiated comprehensive plan amendment to remove the entire Sprague and Appleway
Revitalization Plan (SARP) and associated zoning designations and return those areas to the City of Spokane Valley
zoning in effect on October 15, 2009. Associated Comprehensive Plan and Development Code text Amendments
necessary to remove all reference to the Subarea Plan are also considered.
Proponent: City of Spokane Valley
Location of Proposal: Generally,the plan area consists of approximately 1000 acres of properties lining along and
located in between the Sprague Ave. and the Appleway Boulevard rights-of-way, and extending west from Interstate 90
to just east of Sullivan Road. The area generally lies between E. Main Ave./E Riverside Ave. to the north and E. 4t"Ave.
to the south.
PC Recommendation: No recommendation is provided.
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File No.: CPA-04-11
Description of proposal: Chapter 2 — Land Use: City initiated comprehensive plan amendments will update Table 2.1,
Spokane Valley UGA Land Capacity Analysis, to reflect new population numbers within the City of Spokane Valley; will
update Map 2.1, Land Use, to display land use designation changes approved through the 2011 amendment process.
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 11707 E Sprague Ave, Ste 106, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Amendment Location: Text amendments to Chapter 2—Land Use will have citywide implications.
PC Recommendation: Adopt amendments to Chapter 2—Land Use as proposed by staff.
File No.: CPA-05-11
Chapter 3 — Transportation: City initiated comprehensive plan amendment will update Map 3.2, Bike and Pedestrian
System, to display newly developed bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
Amendment Location: Text amendments to Chapter 3—Transportation will have citywide implications.
PC Recommendation: Adopt amendments to Chapter 3—Transportation as proposed by staff.
File No.: CPA-06-11
Chapter 4—Capital Facilities and Public Services: City initiated comprehensive plan amendments will incorporate changes
in the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) into the Capital Facilities Plan to ensure consistency; will update
special purpose district's and other city service provider's facility and service data;will add capital projects such as city hall,
parks, and public works storage facility to be included for the use of REET funding; will update Maps 4.1, 4.2, and 4.5 to
reflect the latest capital facilities and public services; will update the growth assumptions to reflect population allocation
numbers approved by the Spokane County Board of Commissioners.
Amendment Location: Text amendments to Chapter 4—Capital Facilities and Public Services will have citywide
implications.
PC Recommendation: Adopt amendments to Chapter 4—Capital Facilities and Public Services as proposed by staff.
File No.: CPA-07-11
Chapter 7 — Economic Development: City initiated comprehensive plan amendment will update Map 7.1 to display new
building permits and land use actions in the 2010 development cycle.
Amendment Location: Text amendments to Chapter 7—Economic Development will have citywide implications.
PC Recommendation: Adopt amendments to Chapter 7—Economic Development as proposed by staff.
File No.: CPA-08-11
Chapter 8— Natural Environment: City initiated comprehensive plan amendment will update Map 8.3 to display the field
inventory work done in conjunction with DNR to update stream typing in Spokane Valley.
Amendment Location: Text amendments to Chapter 8—Natural Environment will have citywide implications.
PC Recommendation: Adopt amendments to Chapter 8—Natural Environment as proposed by staff.
ADOPTION OF FINDINGS: The planning commission is required to adopt findings of fact (Sections 17.80.140)when
recommending changes to the comprehensive plan. Each staff report contains findings applicable to the particular
request. At the conclusion of the hearing for the comprehensive amendments, the planning commission, by separate
motion, adopted the findings of fact contained in the staff reports for CPA-01-11 through CPA-08-11.
Approved this 10`" day of March, 2011
John Carroll, Chair
City of Spokane Valley Planning Commission
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