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Spokane Valley Planning Commission Agenda
City Hall Council Chambers, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
March 28, 2013 6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 14, 2013
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject that is not on the agenda.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. OLD BUSINESS
a. FINDING S OF FACT: CTA-2013-0002, Amendment to the Spokane
Valley Municipal Code, SEPA Categorical Exemptions.
B. NEW BUSINESS:
a. STUDY SESSION: CTA-2013-0003, Amendment to the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code, Amending Manufactured Home Regulations.
b. STUDY SESSION: CTA-2013-0004, Amendment to the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code, Amending Sign Regulations
X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
XI. ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONERS CITY STAFF
BILL BATES -CHAIR JOHN HOHMAN,CD DIRECTOR
KEVIN ANDERSON SCOTT KUHTA,PLANNING MANAGER
CHRISTINA CARLSEN LORI BARLOW, SENIOR PLANNER
ROBERT MCCASLIN ERIC LAMB, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
STEVEN NEILL
JOE STOY-VICE CHAIR CART HINSHAW,SECRETARY
MIKE PHILLIPS WWW.SPOKANEVALLEY.ORG
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: March 28, 2013
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business
❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin.report ❑ pending legislation
FILE NUMBER: CTA-2013-0003
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Study session—Amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: A city initiated text amendment to amend Spokane Valley
Municipal Code (SVMC) 19.40.120, Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots, to eliminate the
requirement of "new manufactured home".
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106; SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040
BACKGROUND: The proposal is to amend Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 19.40.120,
Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots to eliminate the requirement of"new manufactured homes".The
code defines"new"as not been previously titled to a retail purchaser or set on a property.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: No action recommended at this time. The Planning
Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed amendment on April 11, 2013.
STAFF CONTACT:
Micki Harnois,Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Staff Report and Findings CTA-2013-0003
CTA-2013-0003 RPCA for Study Session
ATTACHMENT A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
SjOkane
alle STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
CTA-2013-0003
STAFF REPORT DATE: March 20,2013
HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: April 11, 2013, beginning at 6:00 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall
Council Chambers, Valley Redwood Plaza Building, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 101, Spokane
Valley,Washington 99206.
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: A city initiated text amendment to amend Spokane Valley Municipal Code
(SVMC) 19.40.120, Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots, to eliminate the requirement of "new
manufactured homes".
PROPONENT: City of Spokane Valley Community Development Department, 11707 E Sprague Ave,
Suite 106, Spokane Valley,WA 99206
APPROVAL CRITERIA: Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC)
Title 17 General Provisions.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Division recommends the Planning Commission
approve the proposed amendment as put forth.
STAFF PLANNER:Micki Harnois,Planner, Community Development Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Proposed text amendment to SVMC 19.40.120
A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1. APPLICATION PROCESSING: SVMC Chapter 17.80, Permit Processing Procedures. The
following summarizes application procedures for the proposal.
Process Date
Pre-Application Meeting: N/A
Application Submitted: N/A
Determination of Completeness: N/A
Published Notice of Public Hearing: 3/29/13 &4-5-13
Sent Notice of Public Hearing to staff/agencies: 3/27/13
2. PROPOSAL BACKGROUND: The proposal is to amend Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC)
Chapter 19.40.120,Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots to eliminate the requirement of"new
manufactured homes"(see Attachment A). The code defines"new" as not been previously titled
to a retail purchaser or set on a property. This amendment will apply to any individual lot located
in the City of Spokane Valley which is not located in a manufactured home park or manufactured
home subdivision/community.
The requirement of that a manufactured home to be a"designated manufactured home", as
described in SVMC Chapter 19.40.120 (C),will remain.A designated manufactured home is a
home constructed after June 15, 1976,in accordance with state and federal requirements. A
designated manufactured home must also meet the following standards per SVMC 19.40.120:
1. Is comprised of at least two fully enclosed parallel sections each of not less than 12 feet wide
by 36 feet long; and
2.Was originally constructed with and now has a composition or wood shake or shingle, coated
metal,or similar roof of nominal 3:12 pitch; and
3.Has exterior siding similar in appearance to siding materials commonly used on conventional
site-built International Building Code single-family residences.
Single wide manufactured homes do not meet the requirements of a"designated manufactured
home", so the proposed change to allow used manufactured homes on individual lots throughout
the City would only apply to "double wide"manufactured homes. The provisions for single wide
manufactured homes in manufactured home developments are referenced in SVMC Chapter
19.40.120(E).
3. Staff has evaluated this change and is recommending allowing previously owned manufactured
homes to be placed on individual lots. The Comprehensive Plan supports the diversity of housing
types in residential areas and this would allow this flexibility by also increasing affordable
housing options.
B. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT
AMENDMENT
1. Compliance with Title 17(General Provisions) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code
a. Findings:
SVMC 17.80.150(F)Municipal Code Text Amendment Approval Criteria
i. The City may approve Municipal Code Text amendment,if it finds that
(1) The proposed text amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan;
Staff Analysis: The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable policies
of the Comprehensive Plan. The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive
plan goals for encouraging a mix of housing types in residential areas, maintaining a
flexible and consistent regulatory environment, and preserving and protecting
neighborhoods.
Relevant Comprehensive Plan goals and policies are shown below:
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Land Use Goal LUG-2 Encourage a wide range of housing types and densities
commensurate with the community's needs and preferences.
Housing Goal HG-1: Encourage diversity in design to meet the housing needs of the
residents of the community and region.
Housing Policy HP-1.1: Consider the economic impact of development regulations
on the cost of housing.
Economic Goal EDG-7: Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility,
consistency,predictability and clear direction.
Economic Policy EDP-7.2: Review development regulations periodically to ensure
clarity,consistency and predictability.
Neighborhood Policy NP-2.1: Maintain and protect the character of existing and
future residential neighborhoods through the development and enforcement of the
City's land use regulations and joint planning.
Neighborhood Policy NP-2.2: Review and revise as necessary,existing land use
regulations to provide for innovation and flexibility in the design of new residential
developments,accessory dwelling units, and in-fill development.
(2) The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety,
welfare, and protection of the environment;
Analysis: The amendment bears substantial relation to public health, safety,welfare
and protection of the environment. The proposed amendment will provide increased
affordable housing options,expand home occupations, and establish a more
consistent regulatory environment.
b. Conclusion(s):
The proposed text amendment is consistent with the approval criteria contained in the SVMC.
2. Finding and Conclusions Specific to Public Comments
a. Findings:
No public comments have been received to date.
b. Conclusion(s):
Public noticing has not been initiated for CTA-2013-0003 as of this date.
3. Finding and Conclusions Specific to Agency Comments
a. Findings:
No agency comments have been received to date.
b. Conclusion(s):
No concerns are noted.
C. OVERALL CONCLUSION
The proposed code text amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plans policies and goals.
D. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Division, after review and consideration of the submitted application and applicable
approval criteria, recommends the proposal to eliminate the requirement of"new" manufactured
homes on individual lots.
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EXHIBIT 1 CTA-2013-0003
19.40.120 Manufactured homes on individual lots.
A. Pursuant to the requirements of RCW 35.21.684, the City does not discriminate against
consumers' choices in the placement or use of a home that is not equally applicable to all homes.
This section applies only to manufactured housing units placed on individual lots.
B. Homes built to 42 U.S.C. 70 Sections 5401 through 5403 standards (as they may be amended)
are regulated for the purposes of siting in the same manner as site-built homes, factory-built
homes, or homes built to any other state construction or local design standard; provided,
however, that the manufactured home shall:
1. Be a new manufactured home; and
1. Be set upon a permanent foundation, as specified by the manufacturer, and that the
space from the bottom of the home to the ground be enclosed by concrete or an approved
product which can be either load-bearing or decorative; and
2. Comply with all local design standards, including the requirement for a pitched roof
with a slope of not less than 3:12, applicable to all other homes within the neighborhood
in which the manufactured home is to be located; and
3. Be thermally equivalent to the state energy code; and
4. Otherwise meet all other requirements for a designated manufactured home as defined
in RCW 35.63.160.
C. This section does not override any legally recorded covenants or deed restrictions of record.
A "new manufactured home" means any manufactured home required to be titled under RCW
- ' • . e
A "designated manufactured home"is a manufactured home constructed after June 15, 1976, in
accordance with state and federal requirements for manufactured homes,which:
1. Is comprised of at least two fully enclosed parallel sections each of not less than 12
feet wide by 36 feet long; and
2. Was originally constructed with and now has a composition or wood shake or shingle,
coated metal, or similar roof of nominal 3:12 pitch; and
3. Has exterior siding similar in appearance to siding materials commonly used on
conventional site-built International Building Code single-family residences.
EXHIBIT 1 CTA-2013-0003
D. An existing single wide manufactured home may be replaced with a new single wide
manufactured home when replacement is initiated within 12 months of the date of damage which
represents less than 80 percent of market value, or removal of existing habitable manufactured
home.
E. Manufactured homes with dimensional features that match or closely match the predominant
manufactured home type within a manufactured home subdivision may be placed in the
manufactured home subdivision without regard to the age of the manufactured home. (Ord. 13-
001 § 3, 2013; Ord. 12-007 § 2, 2012; Ord. 08-026 § 3, 2008; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007).
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: March 28th, 2013
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business
❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin.report ❑ pending legislation
FILE NUMBER: CTA-2013-0004
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Study session—Amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: A city initiated text amendment to amend Spokane Valley
Municipal Code (SVMC) 22.100, Sign Regulations- minor updates to sign regulations including number
and type of temporary signs and permit submittal requirements.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106; SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040
PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: Chapter 22.110, Sign Regulations, was amended by City Council on
April 24,2012 (Ordinance No. 12-013).
BACKGROUND: On April 24,2012, City Council adopted significant changes to the City's signage
regulations.
The changes being proposed here are minor in nature and address concerns raised by business owners
since the adoption of the updated regulations
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: No action recommended at this time. The Planning
Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed amendment on April 5,2013.
STAFF CONTACT:
John Hohman-Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Staff Report and Findings CTA-2013-0004
B. Proposed changes to Chapter 22.110
CTA-04-12 RPCA for Study Session
ATTACHMENT A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
Sjökane
alle STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT DATE: March 19,2013
HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: April 11th, beginning at 6:00 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall Council
Chambers, Valley Redwood Plaza Building, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 101, Spokane Valley,
Washington 99206.
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: A city initiated text amendment to amend Spokane Valley Municipal Code
(SVMC) 22.100, Sign Regulations- minor updates to sign regulations including number and type of
temporary signs and permit submittal requirements.
PROPONENT: City of Spokane Valley Community Development Department, 11707 E Sprague Ave,
Suite 106, Spokane Valley,WA 99206
APPROVAL CRITERIA: Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC)
Title 17 General Provisions.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Division recommends the Planning Commission
approve the proposed amendment as put forth.
STAFF CONTACT: John Hohman, Community Development Director, Community Development
Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Proposed text amendment to SVMC 22.110
A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1. APPLICATION PROCESSING: SVMC Chapter 17.80, Permit Processing Procedures. The
following summarizes application procedures for the proposal.
Process Date
Pre-Application Meeting: N/A
Application Submitted: N/A
Determination of Completeness: N/A
Published Notice of Public Hearing: 3/29/2013 and 4/5/2013
Sent Notice of Public Hearing to staff/agencies: 3/28/13
Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-2013-0004
2. PROPOSAL BACKGROUND: On April 24,2012,City Council adopted significant changes to the
City's signage regulations.
The changes being proposed here are minor in nature and address concerns raised by business
owners since the adoption of the updated regulations.
B. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT
AMENDMENT
1. Compliance with Title 17(General Provisions) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code
a. Findings:
SVMC 17.80.150(F)Municipal Code Text Amendment Approval Criteria
i. The City may approve Municipal Code Text amendment,if it finds that
(1) The proposed text amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan;
Staff Comment: The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable policies
of the Comprehensive Plan:
LUP-14.3: Establish standards for the scale and intensity of commercial, retail and
industrial signage that protect views and minimize signage clutter while allowing
adequate business identification.
EDG-7-Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility, consistency,
predictability and clear direction.
EDP-7.2-Review development regulations periodically to ensure clarity, consistency
and predictability.
(2) The proposed amendment bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety,
welfare, and protection of the environment;
Staff Comment: Public health, safety and welfare are furthered by providing sign
regulations that respect the purposes of signs from the perspective of the community
and business. The amendment recognizes business need to advertise, while
preserving an attractive commercial environment for the public.
b. Conclusion(s):
The proposed text amendment is consistent with the approval criteria contained in the SVMC.
(3) Finding and Conclusions Specific to Public Comments
a. Findings:
No public comments have been received to date.
b. Conclusion(s):
Public noticing has not been initiated for CTA-2013-0004 as of this date.
(4) Finding and Conclusions Specific to Agency Comments
a. Findings:
No agency comments have been received to date.
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Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-2013-0004
b. Conclusion(s):
No concerns are noted.
C. OVERALL CONCLUSION
The proposed code text amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plans policies and goals.
D. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Division, after review and consideration of the applicable approval criteria,
recommends approval of the proposed sign code updates
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Chapter 22.110
SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections:
22.110.010 Purpose,intent and scope.
22.110.020 Prohibited signs.
22.110.030 Permit required.
22.110.040 Number,general regulations for permitted permanent signs.
22.110.050 Permitted temporary signs.
22.110.060 General provisions applicable to all signs.
22.110.070 Comprehensive sign plan.
22.110.080 Aesthetic corridors.
22.110.090 Sign location and front setbacks.
22.110.100 Sign area calculation.
22.110.110 Maintenance of signs.
22.110.120 Existing nonconforming signs.
22.110.130 Billboards.
22.110.010 Purpose,intent and scope.
Signage regulations are intended to promote commerce,traffic safety and community identity while improving the
visual environment of residential,commercial and industrial areas. This code regulates permanent,temporary,and
portable signs.(Ord. 07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.020 Prohibited signs.
The following signs are prohibited:
A. Signs which by coloring, shape,wording or location resemble or conflict with traffic control signs or devices;
B. Signs that create a safety hazard for pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
C.Flashing signs;
D.Portable signs;except A-frame signs and reader boards specifically allowed pursuant to SVMC 22.110.050(_AI)
and(H);
E. Signs located within the public right-of-way,except official signs and except bus benches placed pursuant to an
agreement with the City;
F. Signs attached to or placed on a vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property;provided,that this
provision shall not be construed as prohibiting the identification of a business or its product on a vehicle operating
during the normal course of business;
G. Signs obstructing visibility within any clearview triangle as established in Chapter 22.70 SVMC;
H.Billboards except when permitted as provided in SVMC 22.110.130;
I.Off-premises signs,except off-premises directional signs allowed pursuant to SVMC 22.110.040(D);
J.Temporary signs unless specifically allowed pursuant to SVMC 22.110.050;
K.Abandoned signs and sign structures.(Ord. 12-013 § 1,2012;Ord. 07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.030 Permit required.
A.Other than for those uses listed in subsection B of this section,a sign permit is required for all allowed permanent
signs,temporary signs,unless otherwise specified,and billboards.
B.Permits are not required for on-premises official signs;reader boards; seasonal decorations;merchandise
displays;point-of-purchase advertising displays;national and state flags;flags of a political subdivision;notice
signs,inflatables;flags with copy;temporary signs as listed in 22.110.050 pennants and streamers without
advertising copy; symbolic flags of nonprofit institutions dedicated to public service;legal notices required by law;
barber poles;historic site designations;commemorative monuments/plaques; gravestones; advertising copy affixed
to phone booths;donation and recycling containers;lettering or symbols applied directly onto or flush-mounted
magnetically to a motor vehicle operating in the normal course of business;political signs supporting political
issues,candidates or ballot measures;replacement of copy on signs otherwise permitted;name plates with less than
four square feet of copy area; directional signs with less than four square feet of copy area;and murals containing no
copy.
C.Permit applications shall include a site plan that provides the following information:
1.The location of the affected lot,building(s)and sign(s);
2.The scale of the site plan;
3.The location of all existing signs on the site including size and height;A scaled drawing of the proposed
sign or sign revision,including size,height,copy, structural footing details,method of attachment and
illumination;
4.For signs subject to spacing regulations,the location of neighboring signs on adjacent propertiesThe
location of all existing signs on the site including size and height;
5.Approved sign plan,if applicableFor signs subject to spacing regulations,the location of neighboring
signs on adjacent properties,;
6.Tax parcel number where proposed sign will be located.Approved sign plan,if applicable;and
7. Tax parcel number where proposed sign will be located. (Ord. 12 013 § 1,2012; Ord. 09 010 § 1,2009;
Ord. 07 015 § /I,2007).
D. Permit applications shall include construction drawings that provide the following information:
1. Two complete sets of scaled drawings of the proposed sign or sign revision,including copy, structural
footing details;method of attachment and illumination. A Washington State licensed Engineer's design,
wet stamp and signature is required on each construction drawing for signs over 30 feet in height,pole and
monument signs over 100 square feet in sign area regardless of height, flag signs over 10 feet in height
regardless of sign area and wall signs where it is determined the size and weight of the sign is a factor on
the structural integrity of the building or structure. Where special conditions exist for any type of sign,the
Building Official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a
Washington State licensed Engineer.
2. Special inspection agency agreements, signed by the owner and special inspection agency are required
for sign constriction with concrete over 2500 psi, on site welding or high strength bolting.
22.110.040 Number,general regulations for permitted permanent signs.
A.Permitted permanent signs shall comply with the requirements of Table 22.110-1.No more than the maximum
numbers of either freestanding pole signs or monument sign structures are allowed per parcel.
Table 22.110-1—Location,Height and Copy Area Requirements
Maximum
Copy Copy Side
Zoning Number Copy Area Area Yard Permit Additional
Land Use Height
District per Area (ft2)/Lot (ft2)/Lot Setback Required Provisions
(ft.)
Parcel (ft2) Frontage Frontage (ft.)
<100 ft. >100 ft.
Attached Wall Signs
One sign up to 20
Multifamily Complex All Zones * * * * * * Y
sq.ft.
Residential *25%of wall
Institutional' * * * n/a n/a n/a Y
Zones area
Residential
Single Business 1 n/a 60 n/a n/a n/a Y
Zones
All Mixed Use
and *25%of wall
Nonresidential * n/a * n/a n/a n/a Y
Nonresidential area per building
Zones
Freestanding Signs
Subdivision/Area All Zones 1* 10 32 n/a n/a n/a Y *One per 200 ft.
Name/Multifamily of street frontage
Complex/Institutional' and 1 for each
Single Business Neighborhood 1 20 100 n/a n/a 5 Y
additional 200 ft.
or fraction
Multi-Business Business(NC)
1* 20 n/a 100 n/a 5 y thereof in
Complex Zones
nonresidential
Single Business 1* 30 n/a 100 200 5 Y zones.Additional
signs allowed on
a multi-business
Mixed Use complex site may
and all be free-
Multi-Business Nonresidential standing;
Y
Complex Zones(except 1* 40 250 n/a n/a 5
p additional signs
NC) allowed on a
single business
parcel shall be
monument signs
All
Nonresidential *Adjacent to I-90
Nonresidential 1 50 250 n/a n/a 5 Y
Freeway* only
Zones
Monument Signs
Subdivision/Area
Name/Multifamily All Zones 1 10 32 n/a n/a n/a Y
Complex/Institutional'
*Per street
Single Business Neighborhood 1* 7 75 n/a n/a 5 Y frontage
Multi-Business Business(NC)
Complex
Zones 2* 7 90 n/a n/a 5 Y
Single Business All Mixed Use 2* 7 90 n/a n/a 5 Y
and *Per street
Multi-Business Nonresidential 2* frontage
2 7 150 n/a n/a 5 Y g
Complex Zones
II Other Signs
Directional All Zones n/a n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a N
Name Plates All Zones 1 n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a N
1.Institutional includes nonprofit,religious or public uses,such as a church,library,public,or private school,hospital,or
government owned or operated building,structure,or land used for public purposes.
B.In addition to the permanent signs allowed pursuant to Table 22.110-1,a single decorative emblem(or standard)
constructed of durable vinyl with a thickness of not less than 13 mil for every 50 feet of frontage shall be allowed.
The lowest horizontal member of the bracket shall be located at a height of not less than seven feet above the
adjacent grade.
C.Where three or more single businesses agree to share a single sign structure,an additional 20 percent of copy area
shall be allowed up to a maximum of 250 square feet.
D.Off-Premises Directional Signs. It is the intent of this section to allow the limited placement of off-premises
directional signs by co-locating on an existing conforming monument sign,freestanding sign,or building wall.The
business locating on an existing sign must conform to the following criteria:
1.The business must be located on a private easement or local access street;
2.The business and proposed sign must be located in a commercial,office,industrial or mixed zone area;
3.Text shall be limited to the business name,logo,and a directional arrow and may include certain
advancing language as"next right";
4.The sign must be located on the nearest collector or arterial.If a business has double frontage, staff will
review this unique situation to determine if two directional signs are warranted;
5. Sign area is limited to 15 square feet;this shall not be construed to allow the on-premises sign to
increase its sign area;and
6.If the business using an off-premises directional sign leaves its location,the business must remove the
sign within 60 days.
7.If the site has no existing signage or buildings,then a freestanding sign meeting the requirements above
may be allowed.(Ord. 12-013 § 1,2012;Ord.09-010§ 1,2009;Ord.07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.050 Permitted Ttemporary signs.
Except as otherwise described under this section,no permit is necessary for temporary signs.Temporary signs are
not allowed to continually advertise goods, services or events on a site;permanent signs shall be used for that
A.A temporary sign advertising a special event, sale,promotion, opening of a new business or opening of a business
under new management may be displayed and must be removed at end of use, event or condition.
AB-.Number of Temporary Signs.No more than two of the followinge sash signs shall be allowed at any one
time for a use,except as permitted in section E below:
1. One(1)Banner,or
2. One (1)Reader board,or
3. Two(2)Flags with copy
C.Each signSignage shall be limited to 32 square feet in size.
D.All temporary signs must be made of durable materials and shall be well maintained. Signs are not well
maintained if they are frayed,torn,or broken,or the legibility thereof has materially deteriorated.Unmaintained
signs will be required to be removed.
E. Banner signs must be attached to the facade,wall or window of the building which includes the business which
they advertise.
EE.Additional banners or temporary signs advertising a special event, sale,promotion,opening of a new business or
a business under new management,including banners,pennants, flags with copy, streamers, seachlights and
inflatables are allowed by temporary permit for a period of time not to exceed 60 days a maximum of two times in
any calendar year.
G. Pennants,balloons,and streamers may be displayed in conjunction with the special event signage allowed in
subsection F of this section,but must be removed at the conclusion of the event or within 60 consecutive days.
614.Temporary signs shall not endanger the public safety and shall be removed or relocated if the building official
determines that a sign is unsafe.
HI.A-Frame Signs. Each bgusiness will be allowed a maximum of one sandwich board or A-frame sign.These
signs are in addition to other temporary signs allowed through subsections A through H of this section,and are
subject to the following conditions:
1. Size.The area of the sign shall not exceed nine square feet per side in size and shall not exceed three
feet in any dimension.
2.Maintenance Standards. Signs shall be constructed out of materials able to withstand extreme weather
conditions. Such materials may be metal,fmished wood,chalkboard,whiteboard or plastic. Signs and
copy should be of professional quality.Permanent lettering for the business name and logo are required on
the sandwich boards.Owners of sandwich board signs shall be required to keep their signs in an intact,
reasonably legible,and well maintained manner. Sandwich boards are not well maintained if any part
thereof is broken;letters or graphics are completely or partially missing or obstructed;or the legibility
thereof has materially deteriorated.
3.Display Time. Signs may only be displayed during business hours.If business hours continue past
daylight hours,precautions should be taken to place the sign in a lighted area.This shall not be construed
to allow the wiring of a sign for lighting.
4.Location. Signs shall not be placed in a location which is within the clearview triangle,as defined in
SVMC 22.70.020(C),or any other location which will impede vehicular traffic.Further, such signs shall
not be placed in a manner which will block or otherwise obstruct the safe use of sidewalks,building
entrances or stairs by pedestrians.
H.Temporary on-premises commercial signs are allowed without permit when posted in conjunction with the
alteration,construction, sale or lease of real property. Such signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in copy area or
seven feet in height.All such signs shall be affixed to either the ground or a permanent structure by rope,wire,or a
mechanical device.
ICJ.Open House/Directional Signage.A-frame signs may be used as open house/directional signs and shall be
allowed on each access street to the property. Signs shall be placed so as not to interfere with vehicular or pedestrian
traffic, shall be used only when the property is open for inspection, shall be unlit,and shall be limited in size to five
square feet and limited in height to three feet above grade.(Ord. 12-013 § 1,2012;Ord.07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.060 General provisions applicable to all signs.
A.All signs illuminated with exterior lighting shall have lighting confined to the sign,and positioned and shielded
to minimize impacts to the surrounding area(s).Gooseneck reflectors and lights are permitted on permanent
freestanding and wall signs;provided,that lighting or glare does not extend beyond the property line.
B.Electronic signs shall be permitted on the same basis as other signs, subject to the requirements of Table 22.110-
1.All electronic message centers(EMCs)are required to have automatic dimming capability that adjusts the
brightness to the ambient light at all times of the day and night.Written documentation that the EMC is equipped
with the automatic dimming device shall be submitted with the sign permit application.
C.A roof-mounted sign may be substituted for an allowed freestanding sign;provided,that the height of the sign
structure may not exceed the maximum height requirements of the zoning district in which the sign is located.
D. Signs located within the airport hazard area shall conform to the location and height regulations set forth in
SVMC 19.110.030,Airport Hazard Overlay zone.
E.No sign shall be erected,relocated or maintained in a manner that prevents the free ingress or egress from any
door,window or fire escape.
F.No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape except official signs.
G.Any sign erected or maintained within five feet of public rights-of-way shall be smooth and free of nails,tacks
and wires.
H.All signs shall be maintained in good repair pursuant to SVMC 22.110.110.
I.No sign shall block the view of fire protection equipment from approach.(Ord. 12-013 § 1,2012;Ord. 07-015 §4,
2007).
22.110.070 Comprehensive sign plan.
Commercial development, shopping centers,industrial parks,mixed use developments,and hotel conference centers
exceeding five acres in size may seek approval of a sign plan specific to the proposed development.The director
may approve a comprehensive sign plan that allows deviations from the strict interpretation of spacing,height and
area requirements when the following is demonstrated:
A.The plan provides adequate signage for all proposed uses;and
B.The plan limits the number of freestanding sign structures;and
C.The total copy area of all signage does not exceed the amount which would otherwise be permitted.
Any conditions imposed to secure approvals shall be binding on the applicant,his successors and assigns.
Modifications/amendments to the approved sign plan shall require reapplication and approval by the director. If the
applicant and director cannot come to an agreement as to a comprehensive sign plan or a modification/amendment to
the same,the director's decision may be appealed to the hearing examiner pursuant to Chapter 17.90 SVMC.(Ord.
07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.080 Aesthetic corridors.
A. The standards applicable to monument signs shown on Table 22.110-1 shall apply to parcels adjacent to aesthetic
corridors designated in the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan:
1. State Route 27(16th Avenue south to City limits);
2. State Route 27(Mansfield Avenue to Trent Avenue);
3.Appleway Boulevard(south side only from Park Road to Dishman Mica Road);
4.Appleway Avenue(Barker Road to Hodges Road);
5.Dishman Mica Road(8th Avenue south to City limits);
6. 32nd Avenue within the City limits;
7.Mirabeau Parkway(Pines Road to Indiana Avenue).
B.Only monument signs as shown on Table 22.110-1 shall be allowed with designated aesthetic corridors.(Ord.07-
015 §4,2007).
22.110.090 Sign location and front setbacks.
A.Monument signs exceeding three feet in height shall be setback 10 feet from the front property line and outside
any border easement;provided,that the requirements of Chapter 22.70 SVMC,Fencing, Screening and
Landscaping,(clearview triangles)have been met.
B.Freestanding signs with structural supports less than two feet in width,with copy area placed at a height of seven
feet or more above grade,may be located at the property line;provided,that the requirements of Chapter 22.70
SVMC,Fencing, Screening and Landscaping,(clearview triangles)of the Spokane Valley uniform development
code have been met.Freestanding signs with structural supports of more than two feet shall be set back not less than
10 feet from the front property line or border easement.
C.All temporary signs,except inflatable signs, shall be located at least five feet from public rights-of-way.
D.Inflatable signs shall be set back at least 10 feet from public rights-of-way.
E.All signs shall meet the vertical and horizontal clearance requirements of electric utilities.
F.All new freestanding signs shall be located in a landscaped area in accordance with SVMC 22.70.030(J).
Landscaping should ensure that signs are not blocked or obscured by trees or bushes.(Ord.07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.100 Sign area calculation.
A. Sign area for wall signs shall be no more than 25 percent of the two-dimensional area of a building's elevation,
excluding eaves and gables.Refer to Table 22.110-1.
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B.The sign area of a freestanding sign for a single business shall be calculated as shown in Figure 22.110-2.The
sign area of a freestanding sign identifying multiple businesses shall be computed by adding together the total
area(s)of all signs as shown in Figure 22.110-3.Refer to Table 22.110-1 for minimum and maximum height
requirements.
C.The sign area for multiple-sided signs shall be calculated as follows:
1.The total sign area for a two-sided sign shall be calculated using a single surface of a sign with
messages on both sides;
2.The sign area for a three-sided sign shall be the sum of all surfaces where two or more signs share a
single structure;
3.The gross surface area of both faces of a V-shaped sign;
4.The copy area of a monument sign.
D.For irregularly shaped signs,the sign area is calculated by enclosing the extreme limits of the sign by no more
than four rectangles.The sum of the area of the rectangles shall be the gross surface area.The maximum allowable
area is reduced by 10 percent for the second and each subsequent rectangle used in the calculation,illustrated below-
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2. Sum of Rectangles.Total area=(Area A+Area B+Area C+Area D).(Ord.07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.110 Maintenance of signs.
A.All signs shall be maintained in good repair.The director shall have the authority to revoke any permit for signs
that are tattered,torn,faded or otherwise in disrepair,and may require the removal of banners,flags,reader boards,
pennants and streamers which are torn,discolored or in disrepair.
B.All signage shall be maintained by the business owner,or person in possession of the property on which the sign
is located.Maintenance shall be such that the signage continues to conform to the conditions imposed by the sign
permit.
C.Any damaged sign structure shall be repaired within 30 days of notice.
D.Any signage which has been damaged to such extent that it may pose a hazard to passersby shall be repaired or
removed within 48 hours of notice.
E.Any abandoned sign shall be removed by and at the expense of the property owner within 60 days of notice.
F.Any abandoned sign support structure shall be removed within 36 months by the owner or lessee of the premises
upon which the sign is located.(Ord.07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.120 Existing nonconforming signs.
Any permanent sign made nonconforming as a result of the adoption of these regulations may be repaired,but not
structurally altered or made more nonconforming in any way.If the sign is removed in order to make repairs,it shall
be replaced within 60 days,or any nonconforming rights are terminated.Thereafter,the sign shall conform to the
requirements of this chapter.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this section,any sign or signs for which a temporary permit has been issued by
the City shall be permitted to remain at the location or locations authorized by the permit for as long as the permit is
valid and all the requirements of the permit have been met. (Ord.07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.130 Billboards.
A.New billboards shall be prohibited;provided,however,that existing billboards may be replaced at another
location with a structure and copy area of equal or smaller size in mixed use and nonresidential zoning districts
except(NC)Neighborhood Commercial zoning districts as follows:
1.Replacement billboards shall not exceed the height limit in the underlying zoning district,with a
maximum height limit of 50 feet in any zone;
2.No replacement billboard shall exceed 672 square feet in copy area;
3.Any replacement billboard may not be placed less than five feet from the property line.No portion of
the sign shall extend beyond the property line;
4.No billboard may be located within 1,000 feet of another billboard on the same side of the street.Any
replacement billboard shall be offset from any billboard on the opposite side of the street by not less than
250 feet.Offset distance shall be measured from a point perpendicular to and along the alignment of the
roadway;
5.The owner of the billboard shall file a complete inventory of all billboards located within the City,
including date erected,height, size and location;
6.Issuance of a permit for billboard replacement shall be accompanied by a permit for the destruction or
removal of the billboard to be replaced;and
7.Any billboard that is not replaced within 60 months following the issuance of a demolition/removal
permit shall not be replaced.
B.Replacement billboards shall not be permitted along designated aesthetic corridors.(Ord. 07-015 §4,2007).
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ITopics for Discussion
Sign Code Revisions
• Review of 2012 Sign Code Revision Process
• Overview of 2012 Changes
• Highlights of 2012 Public Education/Code
Enforcement Process
• Issues with 2012 Code
• 2013 Code Revisions
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Goals of the 2012 Update
• Revise the code to provide additional permanent and
temporary signage opportunities for businesses
• Clarify signage requirements
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2012 Sign Code Revision Process
• July 2011 — Overview of sign code
• Aug. 2011 — Council requested additional information
• Oct. 2011 — Council authorizes amendment process
• Dec. 2011 — Jan. 2012 — Staff developed revisions
with help from local sign companies
• Jan. 2012 — PC Study Session
• Jan. 2012 — PC Public Hearing, additional
information requested
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2012 Sign Code Revision Process
• Feb. 2012 — PC deliberations/recommendation to Council
• Feb. 2012 — PC approved findings
• Mar. 2012 — City Council Study Session, Admin report
• Apr. 2012 — City Council Reg. Meeting First Reading of
Ordinance
• Apr. 2012 — City Council Reg. Meeting Second Reading
of Ordinance, passed with changes
• May 2012 — Ordinance effective
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Overview of 2012 Code Revisions
• Allow wall signs for Multifamily Complexes
• Increased the number of free-standing signs per arterial
• Allow monument signs for all institutional and
commercial uses on any street
• Allow limited off-premise directional signs
• Increased allowable temporary signs
• Allow on-premise A-frame signs
• Require electronic signs to have automatic dimming
capability
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Public Education/Code Enforcement Process
• Mailed 3228 information letters and brochures to
businesses using our registration database
• Letter notified businesses of changes
• Brochure focused on temporary signage opportunities
• Conducted on-site visits with businesses. Additional
brochures were handed out
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• Initial visit to hand out brochure, answer
questions and ask for compliance within two
weeks
• Second visit — verbal warning
• Third visit resulted in a written warning if the
non-complying signs were not removed. Written
notice asked for compliance within 30 days
• Proceed with standard enforcement processes if
the business was still out of compliance
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Statistics
• 3228 letters and brochures mailed out
• 300 businesses visited with sign code issues
• 53 verbal warnings given
• 18 written notices dispensed
• 1 outstanding issue
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Issues with 2012 Code
• Very few actual problems
• Portable signs — reader boards
• Temporary banners
• Location
• Number
• Flags
• Engineering requirements
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Discussed with City Council on March 5, 2013
• Requested minor changes to the code
Suggested Code Revisions
• Reader boards for certain businesses
• Provide flexibility for location of temporary signs
• Allow additional temporary banners
• Define engineering for sign height and size
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224110,020 Prohibited sign&a
The following signs are prohibited:
A. Sims which by coloring, s_lape. wording or location resemble or conflict with traffic control signs or devices;
B. Sip that create a safety
C. Flash silts;
Hazard for pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
D. Porable signs; except A-frame signs and reader boards specifically allowed pursuant to ME 22.11 O.C'5(X )
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22.110.930 Permit required.
A. Other than for those uses listed in subsection B of this section, a sign permit is required for all
allowed permanent signs, temporary signs, unless otherwise specified, and billboards.
B. Permits are not required for on-premises official signs; reader boards; seasonal decorations;
merchandise displays; point-of-purchase advertising displays; national and state flags; flags of a
political subdivision:, notice signs, inflatables; flags with copy; temporary signs as listed in
22. 110.050 : . : _ : • ; symbolic flags of nonprofit
institutions dedicated to public service; legal notices required by law; barber poles; historic site
designations; commemorative monumentslplaques; gravestones; advertising copy affixed to
phone booths; donation and recycling containers; lettering or symbols applied directly onto or
flush-mounted magnetically to a motor vehicle operating in the normal course of-business;
political signs supporting political issues, candidates or ballot measures; replacement of copy on
signs otherwise permitted; name plates with less than four square feet of copy area; directional
signs with less than four square feet of copy area; and murals containing no copy.
C. Permit applications shall include a site plan that provides the following information:
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C. Permit applications shall include a site plan that provides the following information:
1. The location of the affected lot, building(s) and sign(s);
2. The scale of the site plan;
3. The location of all existing signs on the site including size and height,A scaled
drawing of the proposed sign or sign revision, including size, height, copy, structural
footing details, method of attachment and illumination;
4. For signs subject to spacing regulations, the location of neighboring signs on adjacent
propertiesThe location of all existing signs on the site including size and height;
5. Approved sign plan, if applicableFor signs subject to spacing regulations, the location
of neighboring signs on adjacent properties;
6. Tax parcel number where proposed sign will be located.Approved sign plan, if
applicable; and
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D. Permit applications shall include construction dray-sings that provide the following information:
1_ Two complete sets of scaled dra -.sings of the proposed sign or sign revision: including copy, structural
footing details: method of attachment and illumination. A Washington State licensed Engineer's design,
wet stamp and signature is required on each construction drawing for signs over 30 feet in height: pole and
monument signs over 100 square feet in sign area regardless of height: flag signs over 10 feet in height
regardless of sign area and wall signs where it is determined the size and weight of the sign is a factor on
the structural integrity of the building or structure. Where special conditions exist for any type of sign, the
Building Officialis authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a
Washington State licensed Engineer_
2. Special inspection agency agreements, signed by the owner and special inspection agency are required
for sign constriction with concrete over 2500 p51: on site welding or high strength bolting_
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D. Off-Premises Directional Signs. It is the intent of this section to allow the limited placement
of off-premises directional signs by co-locating on an existing conforming monument sign,
freestanding sign, or building wall. The business locating on an existing sign must conform to
the following criteria:
1. The business must be located on a private easement or local access street;
2. The business and proposed sign must be located in a commercial, office, industrial or
mixed zone area;
3. Text shall be limited to the business name, logo, and a directional arrow and may
include certain advancing language as "next right";
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22.110.050 Pen itted Ttemparary signs.
Except as otherwise described under this section, no permit is necessary for temporary signs.
Temporary signs are not allowed to continually advertise goods, services or events on a site;
permanent signs shall be used for that purpose.
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use, event or condition.
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allowed at any one time for a use, except as permitted in section E below:-
1. One (1) Banner, or
2. One (1) Reader board, or
3. Two (2) Flags with copy
GB. Each signSignage shall be limited to 32 square feet in size.
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D. All temporary signs must be made of durable materials and shall be well maintained. Signs
are not well maintained if they are frayed, torn, or broken, or the legibility thereof has materially
deteriorated. Unmaintained signs will be required to be removed.
E. Banner signs must be attached to the facade, wall or window of the building which includes
the business which they advertise.
a. Additional banners or temporary signs advertising a special event. sale, promotion, opening
of a new business or a business under new management. including banners, pennants, flags with
copy, streamers, search lights and inflatables are allowed by temporary permit for a period of
time not to exceed 60 days a maximum of two times in any calendar year.
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G. Pennants, balloons, and streamers may be displa yed in conjunction with the special event
signage allowed in subsection F of this section, but must be r3mo\Ted at the conclusion of tho
event or within 60 consecutive days.
I . Temporary signs shall not endanger the public safety and shall be removed or relocated if
the building official determines that a sign is unsafe.
14E1. A-Frame Signs. Each bBusiness will be allowed a maximum of one sandwich board or A-
frame sign. These signs are in addition to other temporary signs allowed through subsections
through H of this section, and are subject to the following conditions:
1. Size. The area of the sign shall not exceed nine square feet per side in size and shall
not exceed three feet in any dimension.
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Spokane Valley Planning Commission
DRAFT Minutes
Council Chambers— City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
March 14, 2013
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Bates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance
III. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS CITY STAFF
BILL BATES-CHAIR SCOTT KUHTA,PLANNING MGR,AICP
JOE STOY—VICE CHAIR LORI BARLOW,SENIOR PLANNER
STEVEN NEILL CARY DRISKELL,CITY ATTORNEY
MICHAEL PHILLIPS
KEVEN ANDERSON
CHRISTINA CARLSEN
ROBERT MCCASLIN CARL HINSHAW,SECRETARY
Chair Bates welcomed and congratulated Mike Phillips for being appointed to the Planning
Commission.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Stoy made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. This motion was
passed unanimously.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Neill made a motion to approve the February 28, 2013 minutes as presented.
This motion was passed unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Carlsen was invited up to Mead High Schools Medical Program. Ms.Carlson
stated that she invited the students to come and check out a Planning Commission meeting in
the future.
On March 6, 2013 Chair Bates attended the Mayors State of the City presentation out at the
mall. Commissioner Bates also attended the Open House on Monday March 11, 2013 for the
proposed Appleway Trail. Chair Bates stated that the turnout was standing room only and it
seems that people are really interested in the project.
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VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning Manager Scott Kuhta shared that the city is looking at doing a shared use path
between University and Evergreen. Ideas from the community were such things like: linear
type parks, community gardens, rocks and benches for kids, and dog parks.. Mr. Kuhta
reminded the Commission about the City's ten year anniversary which is March 31, 2013. The
celebration would be on Saturday March 16, 2013.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
Chair Bates called the Public Hearing at 6:12 p.m.
Public Hearing: The Public Hearing was addressed by Senior Planner Lori Barlow. Ms.
Barlow did a highlight and overview of CTA-2013-0002, an amendment to the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code, to update SEPA Categorical Exemptions. Proposed changes include
increasing the flexible threshold for minor new construction in the Categorical Exemptions
Section of SVMC 21.20.040, consistent with WAC 197-11-800.
Ms. Barlow shared that thru the course of the review, there were some carry over effects in
Chapter 24.50, some minor housekeeping changes and that on April 11, 2013 there will be a
separate public hearing for those proposed changes.
Chair Bates asked if there were any questions:
Commissioner Neill asked if there has been any negative feedback. Senior Planner Lori Barlow
and Planning Manager Scott Kuhta stated that there have been no negative feedbacks here. Mr.
Kuhta explained that through the committee he was involved in over in Olympia at the
Department of Ecology Head Quarters there were some groups that had concerns about
increasing the thresholds. This is fairly straightforward for Spokane Valley. Mr. Kuhta stated
that Spokane County and the City of Spokane did not attend the meeting in Olympia. Mr.
Kuhta discussed that the Department of Ecology appointed the committee members and the
Association of Washington Cities provided the names. If someone from the cities wanted to go
they could have contacted the AWC. Mr. Kuhta was the lone city representative from eastern
Washington. Mr. Kuhta has attended three meetings in Olympia.
Commissioner McCaslin was wondering if any past projects have been denied due to SEPA.
Ms. Barlow stated she did not think historically there has ever been a project denied, but shared
that we are over the aquifer and potentially as a single source aquifer. Should a project be
proposed that would have negative impacts too our aquifer than a jurisdiction could use the
SEPA tool as the authority to deny that project. Mr. Kuhta explained that transportation
concurrency requires the City to look at impacts of a development on intersections which have
an established level of service, specifically how much delay there is at an intersection. If the
level of service at an intersection drops below the City's standards as a result of a development
and there is no fix for that intersection then legally the City cannot approve that development.
Ms. Barlow reiterated that the Chapter 24.50 will come as a separate item on April 11, 2013
and it will be merged together in the council review process.
Chair Bates closed the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m.
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Commissioner Stoy moved to recommend CTA-2013-0002 to the City Council for approval.
This motion was passed unanimously.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Chair Bates handed out a booklet to the Planning Commission titled Suggestions for
Successful Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities. Mr. Bates
stated that there are some good suggestions in the booklet and thought the Planning
Commission might enjoy taking a look at it.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Bill Bates, Chairperson
Cari Hinshaw, PC Secretary
Date signed
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