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Agenda 06/27/2013 sookane Valle Y Spokane Valley Planning Commission Agenda City Hall Council Chambers, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. June 27, 2013 6:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 13, 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: 1. FINDINGS OF FACT: CTA-2013-0004, Sign Code Amendments B. NEW BUSINESS: 1. PRESENTATION: Spokane Regional Transportation Council C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. PUBLIC HEARING AND DELIBERATIONS: CTA-2013-0005, Outdoor Lighting Standards X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER XI. ADJOURNMENT COMMISSIONERS CITY STAFF BILL BATES -CHAIR JOHN HOHMAN,CD DIRECTOR KEVIN ANDERSON MARTY PALANIUK,PLANNER CHRISTINA CARLSEN SCOTT KUHTA,PLANNING MANAGER ROBERT MCCASLIN ERIK LAMB, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY STEVEN NEILL JOE STOY-VICE CHAIR CARL HINSHAW,SECRETARY MIKE PHILLIPS WWW.SPOKANEVALLEY.ORG ATTACHMENT A FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION June 27th,2013 The following findings are consistent with the Planning Commission's decision to recommend approval. Background: 1. Spokane Valley development regulations were adopted in September 2007 and became effective on October 28,2007. 2. This 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. 3. The Planning Commission held public hearings on April 11, 2013 and May 23, 2013. Following deliberations on June 13, 2013 the Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of the amendment to City Council. Planning Commission Findings: 1. Compliance with SVMC 17.80.150F Approval Criteria a. The proposed city initiated code text amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan; Finding(s): i. 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. ii. EDG-7: Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility, consistency, predictability and clear direction. iii. EDP-7.2: Review development regulations periodically to ensure clarity, consistency and predictability. b. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. Finding(s): i. Allowing additional temporary signage options for both type and location allows the City to continue to be mindful of community appearance and signage clutter while providing businesses with reasonable advertising options. ii. With the addition of reader boards, allowing options for the placement of temporary signs anywhere on a parcel,and the updating of the information required for permit submittal,the City is responding to both the feedback from the business community and providing consistency with the regulations of surrounding jurisdictions. Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission Page 1 of 2 ATTACHMENT A iii. The public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment are furthered by ensuring that the City's development regulations are consistent with goals and policies in the adopted Comprehensive Plan. 2. Conclusion(s): a. The proposed city initiated code text amendment is consistent with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and the approval criteria contained in SVMC 17.80.150F. b. The Growth Management Act (GMA) stipulates that the comprehensive land use plan and development regulations shall be subject to continuing review and evaluation by the City. Recommendations: The Spokane Valley Planning Commission therefore recommends City Council adopt the proposed city- initiated code text amendments to SVMC 22.110, Sign Regulations. Approved this 27th day of June 2013. Bill Bates,Chairman ATTEST: Can Hinshaw,Planning Commission Secretary Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission Page 2 of 2 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(_A1) and(E); 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;seasonal decorations;merchandise displays;point-of- purchase advertising displays;national and state flags;flags of a political subdivision;notice signs,inflatables;flags with copy;reader boards;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 for the subject applicant 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,and 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 § 1,2007). 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, 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 and/or special inspections if deemed necessary. 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 (ft�)/Lot (ft2)/Lot Setback Required Provisions (ft.) Parcel (ft2) Frontage Frontage (ft.) <100 ft. > 100 ft. Attached Wall Signs I I I One sign up to 20 Multifamily Complex All Zones * * * * * * 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 Nonresidential area per building Zones Freestanding Signs Subdivision/Area *One per 200 ft. Name/Multifamily All Zones 1* 10 32 n/a n/a n/a 1' of street frontage Complex/Institutional' and 1 for each Single Business Neighborhood 1 20 100 n/a n/a 5 y additional 200 ft. Multi-Business Business(NC) or fraction 1* 20 n/a 100 n/a 5 Y Complex Zones thereof in Single Business 1* 30 n/a 100 200 5 y nonresidential zones.Additional signs allowed on a multi-business Mixed Use complex site may and all be free- Multi-Business Nonresidential 1* 40 250 n/a n/a 5 Y standing; Complex Zones(except 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 "NM 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 k Other Signs i lirm.11111 —1 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 subsection 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 A business locating placing this type of sign on an existing sign must shall conform to the following criteria: 1.The business must shall be located on a private easement or local access street; 2.The business and proposed sign must shall 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 shall 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-shall be 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 shall 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 ptwpas- 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 followingene seen signs shall be allowed at any one time for a use,except as permitted in subsection E below: 1. One Banner,or 2. One Reader board,or 3. One Flag with copy BC.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. CF.Additional banners or temporary signs advertising a special event,sale,promotion,opening of a new business or a business under new management,including banners,balloons,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. Dll.Temporary signs shall not endanger the public safety and shall be removed or relocated if the building official determines that a sign is unsafe. El.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 Hand C 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,finished 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 continuelf the sign is displayed 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. F4.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. G .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 ttnifefm d° Muncipal-eCode 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 accordancecomply with SVMC 22.70.030(J). Landscaping should ensure that signs are not blocked or obscured by trees or bushes. (Ord. 07 015 § 1,2007). 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. L PETE'S PRO GOLF _-_. .--. ---- Figure 22.110-1 SIGN Maximum Height Minim Lim Height lir Prwery Line Figure 22.110-2 II 4 ra,xsr,inI-N gh1 ScFDp_Y, q— Prep my Lm Figure 22.110-3 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. 8 A -slue D 1.Conventional Measurement.Total area=a times b. 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 5 years64-menths 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). Home LIL CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Planning Commission Action Meeting Date: June 27,2013 Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business ® public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin.report ❑ pending legislation FILE NUMBER: CTA-2013-0005 AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing—Amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: A city initiated text amendment proposing to amend Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 22.60 to streamline the outdoor lighting standards by eliminating the watts per square foot lighting limit, eliminating redundant provisions, eliminating the requirement for a photometric plan, adding a requirement for a lighting plan, removing reference to outdoor recreation facility lighting and adding two additional exemptions. GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106; SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040 PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: A study session was conducted with the planning commission on June 13,2013. BACKGROUND: The proposed amendment seeks to clarify the following areas in the SVMC: 1. Eliminates redundant references to the Washington State Energy Code; 2. Eliminates the watts per square foot standard as a means to limit luminosity; 3. Eliminates the height restrictions on light poles; 4. Eliminates the requirement for a photometric plan; 5. Establishes the requirement for a lighting plan; 6. Eliminates reference to recreational facility lighting; 7. Establishes two new outdoor lighting exemptions. Draft amendment language to SVMC 22.60 has been included in Attachment A of the Request for Planning Commission Action(RPCA). RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Make a motion the planning commission forward the proposed code text amendment as recommended by staff to the city council for approval. STAFF CONTACT: Martin Palaniuk,Planner ATTACHMENTS: A. Proposed Text Amendment B. Staff Report and Findings CTA-2013-0005 CTA-2013-0005 RPCA for Public Hearing Chapter 22.60 OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS Sections: 22.60.010 Purpose. 22.60.020 Application. 22.60.030 General requirements. 22.60.040 Prohibited lights. 22.60.050 Exceptions. 22.60.060 Temporary lighting. 22.60.010 Purpose. The regulation of outdoor lighting discourages excessive lighting of outdoor spaces, encourages energy conservation and prohibits lighting creating a nuisance for adjacent property owners. (Ord. 07-015 §4, 2007). 22.60.020 Application. The requirements of this chapter and the Washington Energy Code(Chapter 51 11 WAC) apply to outdoor lighting requirements for all developments except one- and two-family dwellings and public street lighting. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). 22.60.030 General requirements. The installation of new outdoor lighting or the extension, modification or expansion of existing outdoor lighting is subject to the following requirements: A. The lighting allowance for covered parking, open parking and outdoor areas shall not exceed 0.20 e._. per square foot for covered residential parking when ceilings and walls are painted or stained with a reflectance value of 0.70 or higher. B. The lighting allowance for building exteriors, including landscaping lighting, shall not exceed either 0.25 watts per square foot of building facade or 7.5 watts per linear foot of building perimeter. C. The maximum height of pole mounted outdoor lighting fixtures shall not exceed /12 feet in Regional Commercial and industrial zoning districts and 35 feet in all other districts. A. All outdoor lights shall include a light source and reflector that controls the light beam so that unshielded na light does not extends across any bounding property line between incompatible uses or into the public right-of-way, CTA-2013-0005 Proposed Text Amendment Page I 1 II q:114ScrKPTAOLE - I .WI,{ 4+r'1,4%4 ."5,-% 9. v yei^ - V...,, P.,*P•r 4y .N..I;hbyr. rrnry•'rty Irr A C C L T''I'A f I.F. ffs... Yen.. rrr•.I+r.tr f41crightr,rw Frnr. -', B. Outdoor lighting fixtures shall be designed so that the light source is shielded at any bounding property line except where topographical characteristics make this impossible. t''JACCEPTABLE ACCEY'T'AIZI,'; rr 4:41.1311211;:::::411. ..—N.. .7 _7�''p+�I11114 a Y III I! �I{I Fl FlwR F. All outdoor lighting systems shall be equipped with automatic switches conforming to the requirements • -:- _• - _. e •= Washington Energy Code. C.A Aapplications for building permits for commercial development will be evaluated by the Community Development Director to determine if a lighting plan is required to assess and mitigate impacts. The need fora lighting plan will be based on the scope and scale of the project, compatibility with surrounding uses, and anticipated light impacts. If required, the plan will include the following: s#a�4 be accompanied by a photometric analysis of the lighting effects prepared by a qualified engineer. 1. A site plan showing the location of all outdoor light fixtures. 2. The type and method of shielding for each light fixture. CTA-2013-0005 Proposed Text Amendment Page 12 H. The mounting height of walkway lighting shall not exceed 12 feet and all fixtures mounted at a height of more than eight feet shall be fully shielded. -[D. Lighting designed to accent landscaping features or architectural elements, including the illumination of pole-mounted flags of the United States, shall be concealed or positioned so that the light source is not visible at adjacent property lines. J. Lighting for outdoor arenas, stadiums and playfields shall not remain on longer than 30 minutes following the end of the event. (Ord. 07 015 §/1, 2007). 22.60.040 Prohibited lights. The following lights are prohibited unless a temporary permit is obtained for specific events with specific times of operation: A. Laser source light, strobe lights and similar high intensity light sources, except those associated with approved activities of the City of Spokane Valley. High intensity lights for which a temporary permit is issued shall not project above the horizontal plane nor extend into the public right-of-way. B. Searchlights. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). 22.60.050 Exceptions. A. Navigation and airport lighting required for the safe operation of boats and airplanes. B. Emergency lighting required by police, fire, and rescue authorities. C. Lighting for state and federal highways authorized by the Washington State Department of Transportation. D. Internal lighting of permitted signs. E. Outdoor lighting for public monuments. F. In-pool lighting for private swimming pools. G. Holiday decorations. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). 22.60.060 Temporary lighting. The building official may authorize temporary exceptions not to exceed 30 days for good cause shown. (Ord. 07-015 §4, 2007). CTA-2013-0005 Proposed Text Amendment Page 13 ATTACHMENT A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SjOkane PLANNING DIVISION alle STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CTA-2013-0005 STAFF REPORT DATE: June 19,2013 HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: June 27, 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 proposing to amend Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 22.60 to streamline the outdoor lighting standards by eliminating the watts per square foot lighting limit, eliminating redundant provisions, eliminating the requirement for a photometric plan, adding a requirement for a lighting plan if deemed necessary by the building division, eliminating outdoor recreation facility requirements, and adding two additional exemptions. 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 amendments as put forth. STAFF PLANNER:Martin Palaniuk,Planner, Community Development Department REVIEWED BY: Scott Kuhta, AICP, Planning Manager, Community Development Department ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Proposed text amendment to SVMC 22.60 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: 6/14/2013 Sent Notice of Public Hearing to staff/agencies: 6/14/2013 Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-2013-0005 2. PROPOSAL BACKGROUND: The proposal is to modify Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) Chapter 22.60,Outdoor Lighting Standards. The intent is to streamline the development review process and remove unwarranted lighting requirements. The proposed amendment will eliminate the lighting limits for covered parking,open parking and outdoor areas. These areas were limited to 0.20 watts per square foot of lot area. Newer lighting fixture technology has made the use of input wattage as a measure of brightness,or luminosity, outdated. New lighting fixtures have increased the lumens, a measure of the amount of brightness a light fixture emits,while reducing the amount of watts required. Limiting the watts per square foot is an inconsistent method of limiting the brightness emanating from a site. The amendment will also remove the lighting limits on building exterior and landscape lighting. The current code limits the watts per square foot of building facade or per linear foot of building perimeter. Restrictions on the maximum height of pole-mounted outdoor lighting fixtures are removed as part of the proposed amendment. This requirement did not seem reasonable based on a new proposed standard of not allowing any unshielded light trespass to occur between incompatible uses. In order to meet the new standard,development should self-limit the height of light poles. The proposed amendment changes the previous standard of no light trespass across any bounding property line between incompatible uses or into the public right-of-way. It is difficult for development to completely eliminate all light trespass. Staff is not trained or educated to evaluate or measure whether proposed development is meeting the no light trespass standard. The new standard will require that no unshielded light trespass may occur across the boundary, seeking to eliminate the glare from outdoor lighting while allowing some light trespass to occur. This standard appears to be consistent with surrounding jurisdictions. Development is required to meet all the requirements of the Washington State Energy Code. Restating the requirements in the SVMC is redundant. The amendment will remove these redundant references. The current SVMC requires any application for development to submit a photometric analysis of the lighting effects prepared by a qualified engineer. The reason was to determine if any lighting trespass would occur across the bounding property lines. The proposed amendment will require the Community Development Department to evaluate the development application during the pre- application phase of the permit process and determine if a lighting plan will be required. If a lighting plan is required then it must show the location of the fixtures and type of shielding being used. A photometric analysis will not be required because the new applicant no longer must show that no light trespass will occur on adjacent properties. The proposed amendment removes the restriction on the height of walkway lighting. Walkway lighting will still require shielding to eliminate off-site glare. The proposed amendment will eliminate the requirement for outdoor arenas, stadiums and playfields to turn off lighting within 30 minutes of completing an event. This requirement has not been actively enforced and no compliance issues have arisen. Two additional exceptions to the outdoor lighting standards will be added as part of the proposed amendment; in-pool lighting for private swimming pools and holiday decorations. 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: Page 2 of 4 Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-2013-0005 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 commercial and residential uses, providing affordable housing options, maintaining a flexible and consistent regulatory environment, and preserving and protecting neighborhoods. Relevant Comprehensive Plan goals and policies are shown below: Land Use Policy-1.2 Protect residential areas from impacts of adjacent non- residential uses and/or higher intensity uses through the development and enforcement of the City's land use regulations and joint planning. Land Use Policy -13.1 Maximize efficiency of the development review process by continuously evaluating the permitting process and modifying as appropriate. Housing Policy HP-1.1: Consider the economic impact of development regulations on the cost of housing. Housing Policy HP-1.2: Streamline the development review process and strive to eliminate unnecessary time delays and expenses. Economic Goal EDG-7: Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility, consistency,predictability and clear direction. Economic Policy EDP-7.1: Evaluate,monitor and improve development standards to promote compatibility between adjacent land uses; and update permitting processes to ensure that they are equitable,cost-effective,and expeditious. Economic Policy EDP-7.2: Review development regulations periodically to ensure clarity,consistency and predictability. Neighborhood Goal NG-2: Preserve and protect the character of Spokane Valley's residential neighborhoods. 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; Staff Analysis: The amendment bears substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare and protection of the environment. The proposed amendment will streamline the outdoor lighting development review process and provide flexibility in lighting choices. The requirement to shield lighting trespass will minimize glare and mitigate off-site impacts. b. Conclusion(s): The proposed text amendment is consistent with the approval criteria contained in the SVMC. Page 3 of 4 Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-2013-0005 2. Finding and Conclusions Specific to Public Comments a. Findings: No public comments have been received to date. b. Conclusion(s): Public noticing was completed for CTA-2013-0005 on June 14,2013. 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 applicable approval criteria, recommends the approval of the proposed amendment to eliminate the maximum watts per square foot requirement, eliminate references to the Washington State Energy Code, remove height restrictions on pole-mounted and walkway lighting, eliminate the no light trespass standard and replace it with a no unshielded light trespass standard, eliminate the requirement for a photometric analysis and replace it with a lighting plan if required by the building division, eliminate the 30 minute turn-off after an event requirement for outdoor arenas, and except in-pool swimming pool lighting and holiday decorations from the outdoor lighting standards. Page 4 of 4 Spokane Valley Planning Commission DRAFT Minutes Council Chambers— City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. June 6, 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 Present Absent CITY STAFF Bill Bates-Chair x John Hohman, Com Development Director Joe Stoy—Vice Chair x r Marty Palaniuk,Planner Steven Neill x r Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney Kevin Anderson x r Mike Phillips x r Robert McCaslin x r Christina Carlsen x r Cari Hinshaw, Secretary IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Stoy moved to approve the agenda as presented, a second was made and the motion passed unanimously. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Neill moved to approve the May 23, 2013 minutes as presented, a second was made and the motion passed unanimously. VI. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. VII. COMMISSION REPORTS VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Community Development Director John Hohman went over the advance agenda. He stated that the creation of the development regulations have pushed their abilities to the limits because of Planning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 6 all the different rewrites. There were seven different versions from the consultant before they decided to go a different direction in-house, and then five different versions after that. He stated that they are at a point where they have done the best job they can do with this particular material and that it was very complex. There will be various experts at Tuesday night's Joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting to help walk through all of it. IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Unfinished Business: CTA-2013-0004, Sign Code Amendments. A pending/postponed motion is on the table from the May 23, 2013 Planning Commission Meeting: Motion: Commissioner Stoy moved to approve and forward to the City Council CTA-2013- 0004 as presented, a second was made. Community Development Director John Hohman provided a short recap of the changes, which are as follows: 1. 22.110.030 Permit required, paragraph C, item 3. (The location of all existing signs for the subject applicant including size and height). Subject Applicant was added. 2. 22.110.030 Permit required,paragraph D. In the last draft, there was an item 2. (2. Special inspection agency agreements, signed by the owner and special inspection agency are required for sign construction with concrete over 2500 psi, on site welding, or high strength bolting.) Item 2 was removed. Mr. Hohman stated that at the public hearing Mr. Wineinger stated that it was his experience that special inspection agreements were not typically required. Mr. Hohman stated he discussed it with the City's Building Official Doug Powell. Mr. Powell talked to the jurisdictions of Cheney, Spokane, Spokane County, and Liberty Lake to get a feel for what they are doing. Mr. Hohman explained that what staff came up with was that special inspection agreements are only required in three different areas. • If a sign company comes forward with something completely out of the ordinary that is typically not seen, like a large sign with a strange cantilever structure or something else that would cause some questions. • Extremely large pole signs that are not typical as well that have some additional bracing or other issues that might make staff believe special inspections are required. • Replacement of existing billboards - those inspections are required. Beyond the three items, it is not typical to have a special inspection agreement done. Therefore, Item 2 was removed and, the following was added to Item 1: (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 and/or special inspections if deemed necessary.)Mr. Hohman stated that this would provide the flexibility in case the City was to encounter one of the three out of the ordinary situations, then the City could require special inspections. 3. 22.110.050 Temporary Signs, paragraph E, item 3. (Signs may only be displayed During business hours. If business hours continue) was removed and replaced with; (If the sign is displaced past daylight hours, precautions should be taken to place the sign in a lighted area.) Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 6 4. 22.110.090 Sign location and front setbacks, paragraph F, was changed to; (All new freestanding signs shall comply with SVMC 22.70.030 (J).)Mr. Hohman stated that be located and landscaped area was removed as well as the second sentence. Commissioner Carlsen read the attached statement to the Planning Commission regarding CTA-2013-0004. Commissioner Stoy responded that most of the businesses that Commissioner Carlsen highlighted are destination locations and they do not need exposure the way temporary signs would highlight an unknown brand new business; everyone knows where Fred Meyer is (Sullivan). He said he thinks the worst-case scenario was put out there and that there are several business that have been there for large amount of time, and everybody knows that they are there. He stated that there is a possibility that there could be two hundred signs out there but that would probably never happen and you cannot tie somebody's hands because he has a little lot with a hundred foot of frontage, to one sign. Commissioner Carlsen stated that the purpose of a temporary sign is not to advertise your business; the purpose is to advertise a special, or a daily deal. The temporary sign is not meant to be the sign to draw people into your business. She continued that any strip mall with any number of tenants could have the same problem and said she does not think a temporary sign is going to change the nature of the business. Commissioner Bates stated that temporary signs in some instances are the lifeblood of a small business and through his experience; he knows you can get traffic in a store if temporary signs are done properly. There are so many empty retail and businesses that we as a City have a big job to get business in there. He stated that he is for doing anything within reason to help a business survive and prosper. Commissioner Anderson stated that the worst-case scenario is always possible with any rule or zone and that if it did happen then there is always the option to say it can't continue because of any clutter. The City still has the ability to talk to the business and let them know they are making a mess out of the area or with the code or we can go out and stiffen it up. Commissioner Neill moved to amend the original motion to approve and recommend CTA- 2013-0004 to City Council to read, "as presented by staff with the four amendments recommended by Planning Commission and shown in the draft of the proposed text amendments provided to the Commission tonight. "A second was made, 6 in favor, 1 against (Commissioner Carlsen). Commissioner Carlsen stated she meant to vote yes to amending the motion. Commissioner Bates stated that they needed to revote on the last motion. Deputy City Attorney Erik Lamb stated that someone needs to make a motion to re vote and make the record clear that Commissioner Carlsen wishes to vote affirmatively on that motion to amend the original motion. Commissioner Stoy moved to rescind the amended motion CTA-2013-0004. A second was made and the motion passed unanimously. Re-vote: Commissioner Neill moved to amend the motion to approve and recommend CTA-2013- 0004 to City Council to read, "as presented by staff with the four amendments recommended by Planning Commission and shown in the draft of the proposed text Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 6 amendments provided to the Commission tonight."A second was made and the motion passed unanimously. Note: The amendments are: 1. 22.110.030 C (4): to read: The location of all existing signs on the site for the subject applicant including size and height. 2. 22.110.030 D (2): was proposed: Special inspection agency agreements, signed by the owner and special inspection agency are required for sign construction with concrete over 2500 psi, on site welding, or high strength bolting. Then replaced with (1): 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 and/or special inspections if deemed necessary. 3. 22.110.050 E (3) was proposed: Signs may only be displayed during business hours. If business hours continue. Then replaced with: If the sign is displaced past daylight hours,precautions should be taken to place the sign in a lighted area. 4. 22.110.090 F: to read:All new freestanding signs shall comply with SVMC 22.70.030 (J). be located and landscaped area was removed also the second sentence. The pending motion: Commissioner Stoy moved to approve and forward to the City Council CTA-2013-0004 as amended, a second was made. Vote on the motion as amended: six in favor and one opposed. The amended motion passed. B. New Business: Study Session: CTA-2013-0005, Outdoor Lighting Standards Planner Marty Palaniuk provided an overview of the materials for the Outdoor Lighting Standards and went over the proposed changes as attached in the draft materials for Chapter 22.60 Outdoor lighting standards: Mr. Palaniuk stated that the outdoor lighting standard does not apply to one or two-family dwellings and public street lighting. He covered the background of 1 wattage and lumens, which is the measure of the brightness of a light and stated that over the last several years technology has changed. The old incandescent bulb at 40 watts would only put out 550 lumens and now there are compact florescent light bulbs that require much less wattage but actually create the same amount of lumens. This is important to the text amendment that is being proposed. He stated a new Washington State Energy code would be enacted in July. All of the new development will have to comply with the Washington State Energy Code. See attached Chapter 22.60 for proposed changes. Commissioner Neill asked if there was going to be a stipulation that shows at what point an audit is triggered to have somebody come in and inspect. Mr. Palaniuk stated that during the pre-application phase of development, the scope, scale and surrounding uses are looked at or if there are any anticipated impacts from light trespass. Therefore, if the Building Department felt that was going to happen, then they would require it at the lighting plan. Deputy City Attorney Erik Lamb stated there is potential legal concern when there is no criteria and you have unfettered discretion or there are no guiding principles for when that Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 6 lighting plan is required, there are potential legal pitfalls with that. The three potential criteria that Mr. Palaniuk listed could work well and still allow discretion from the building department as to when the lighting plan is required without locking them into having a lighting plan. Commissioner Stoy asked if it was going to affect existing developments. Mr. Palaniuk stated it would only effect developments after the amendments occur. It will not go back to prior developments. Commissioner McCaslin asked if you need a permit to change a light bulb for commercial projects. Community Development John Hohman stated that the City does not handle electrical components; it is the Department of Labor and Industries that handle electrical permits. What the City would do in the case of an addition or just installing new lighting, is look towards compliance with the energy code to make sure that those units that were specified comply with our code. He stated, that what this new amendment is looking at doing is handing most of it off to the review of the energy code, maybe requiring a lighting plan in the larger developments or the ones adjacent to residential, where the City would be more concerned about the location of the lights and whether they are shielded or not. This is a big scaling back of our regulations. Commissioner Anderson used a scenario that if you develop a mall parking lot, does the City currently have a limitation on how much energy that they could use to light the mall parking lot? Mr. Palaniuk said yes they do have to meet the provisions in the Washington State Energy Code. That is what they are primarily trying to deal with is how much energy you consume with your lighting. This concerns the luminosity and how bright the site gets and the impacts of that brightness on the surrounding uses or adjacent properties. Commissioner Bates talked about the zoning and new developments changes for going from residential to the multi-family. He asked if we are getting into developer agreements again, if we do not have criteria for lighting. Mr. Palaniuk responded that it needs to be discussed whether they want to change the City to a responsible official like the building official or the Community Development Director and whether or not they want to include some criteria if they want to include that lighting plan. Such as the scope and scale of the project, the surrounding uses if there is residential than we should require a lighting plan, or if there is a sports arena or light industrial project, then the Planning Commission can add them in there. Commissioner Bates stated that we are still in the Study Session and that it might be a discussion to have after the public hearing. Mr. Palaniuk responded that he could bring back another draft. Commissioner Stoy asked if a multi-family would be considered a commercial development. Mr. Palaniuk responded yes it would be subject to this regulation. Deputy City Attorney Erik Lamb stated that if it is the Commissions' desire to have criteria in the regulation then he could get that for them and staff could come back with the changes before the public hearing. Commissioner Bates asked how everyone felt about the criteria. Commissioner Anderson stated there are two things: we need criteria, and then you have a designation of an individual. He asked if the Planning Commission is qualified to designate that individual. Mr. Palaniuk stated that the City's [c1] Building Official is the one who oversees the City's development pre-app meetings. He said he might be the likely choice. Commissioner Stoy agreed with Mr. Palaniuk as far as the Building Official having the authority, but thinks they should also define the scope and scale similar to the landscaping requirements. Commissioner Bates agreed and asked Mr. Palaniuk to come back with some criteria for requiring a lighting plan. Commissioner McCaslin asked if there have been any complaints regarding current outdoor lighting standards. Mr. Hohman and Mr. Palaniuk said they had no complaints from the public. Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 6 Commissioner Anderson commented on the public right away in the General requirements. He said we do not want horizontal lights or bright lights affecting drivers on a roadway but said he would not be against light luminating the sidewalk of a road or an alley from commercial property. He asked if it is a stiff rule or an open rule. Mr. Hohman responded that they are talking about unshielded light and what they are trying to avoid is something like a spot light that would blind you as a motorist or anything that would cause traffic safety concerns as opposed to unshielded light that may illuminate part of the right-of-way. Commissioner Carlsen stated that at the beginning Mr. Palaniuk said he is going to remove the reference to the Washington State Energy Code. Mr. Palaniuk stated they are coming out with a new energy code July 1st. Commissioner Bates asked if there was a criteria for the brightness of lights on billboards. Mr. Palaniuk stated that is under the sign code and it does reference it needs to be down loaded and that the bulbs cannot show. Flashing signs are prohibited. Mr. Hohman stated that he would look to amend the notice to include some of the language changes that Mr. Palaniuk talked about in his presentation. Therefore, at the public hearing, there will be some criteria and the designated individual will be in the language. He said if we could not amend the notice to the public, then they will bring some options forward for the Planning Commission deliberations. X. GOOD OF THE ORDER There was nothing for the good of the order. XI. ADJOURNMENT The being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Bill Bates, Chairperson Cari Hinshaw, PC Secretary Date signed Planning Commission Minutes Page 6 of 6 I believe that the current code is sufficient for businesses to advertise their specials. According to the intent of temporary signage, they are meant to be "posted in conjunction with the alteration, construction, sale, or lease of real property." In essence TEMPORARY signs for a TEMPORARY purpose. Our current code offers free of cost options for business to provide notice for temporary events. Currently businesses are allowed an A-frame sign and either a banner, reader board, or two flags with copy. This is in addition to the permanent signs also on the premises. Furthermore, businesses are allowed to get a permit for additional signage to include "event" style advertising for up to 4 months of each year. As this new code has not even been enforced for a full year, I don't think it is prudent to change the code again so quickly. I think that it would be wise to let the code remain for a longer length of time, to ascertain if there are needs for more signs. In addition, temporary signage is not intended to keep a company in business, and I do not believe that an additional temporary sign will make or break any of our cities businesses. There are many ways to have effective advertising and marketing, and businesses have opportunities to pursue them. To address a concern brought up at our last meeting, I do not believe that temporary signs help with the locating of businesses. And if businesses are using temporary signs for these purposes, then they are not following the intent of usage of temporary signs. In the context of finding businesses, I think that more temporary signs will detract from the permanent signs and address markings. Another note about signage, I agree that in theory one more sign per business doesn't sound like that much of a change, but when I drive down some of our main streets, I am overwhelmed by the sheer number of signs that are present. There are real estate signs, there are political signs by the handful, there are dancing tooth paste tubes and slices of pizza, Jiffy Lube and tire store employees waving. I have prepared a couple visual examples of the differences between the current code and the proposed changes. � 3i 070/-7„W� + eArafiA <- eao- ire,” J eine Pknnui Cam S( Example A Example B In discussing this issue with citizens, comments that I heard related to the difficulty of finding businesses, especially along Sprague Avenue. The concerns were that there aren't adequate numbering signs along the street, and those on the businesses are too small or too far from the street to be useful. Additional concerns are that excess of flags and banners are distracting to drivers along some busy streets, and some trees along streets obscure not only signs and addresses, but buildings as well. My suggestion would be to let the current code stand until next year, to give enough time for the businesses to determine if they do need more signs. I would also be open to amending the current code with language stating that those with a certain length of frontage to be allowed to have an additional sign. As to the length of frontage, I would need more research on determining an appropriate length. An example would be if your business has less than 100 feet of frontage, you get one banner, reader board, or two flags with copy, and if you have more than 100 feet you would get the option of two of the items. To quote the Community Development Department's Business Guide to Keeping Spokane Valley Beautiful "We understand that running a business is challenging, and that adequate signage is critical to communicate with your customers. At the same time, we know business owners recognize the need to keep signage, especially movable and temporary signage, from overwhelming the image of our business areas. 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I- T' ,) i Cr) ., ,.4_.., k Iiiri ;f-r.'":::' - .71- CA iiiiiiiiiiiioe 14, S 7-7 • ---- a— a Inc: U Chapter 22.60 OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS Sections: 22.60.010 Purpose. 22.60.020 Application. 22.60.030 General requirements. 22.60.040 Prohibited lights. 22.60.050 Exceptions. 22.60.060 Temporary lighting. 22.60.010 Purpose. The regulation of outdoor lighting discourages excessive lighting of outdoor spaces, encourages energy conservation and prohibits lighting creating a nuisance for adjacent property owners. (Ord. 07-015 §4, 2007). 22.60.020 Application. The requirements of this chapter and the Washington Energy Code(Chapter 51 11 WAC) apply to outdoor lighting requirements for all developments except one- and two-family dwellings and public street lighting. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). 22.60.030 General requirements. The installation of new outdoor lighting or the extension, modification or expansion of existing outdoor lighting is subject to the following requirements: A. The lighting allowance for covered parking, open parking and outdoor areas shall not exceed 0.20 e._. per square foot for covered residential parking when ceilings and walls are painted or stained with a reflectance value of 0.70 or higher. B. The lighting allowance for building exteriors, including landscaping lighting, shall not exceed either 0.25 watts per square foot of building facade or 7.5 watts per linear foot of building perimeter. C. The maximum height of pole mounted outdoor lighting fixtures shall not exceed /12 feet in Regional Commercial and industrial zoning districts and 35 feet in all other districts. A. All outdoor lights shall include a light source and reflector that controls the light beam so that unshielded na light does not extends across any bounding property line between incompatible uses or into the public right-of-way, CTA-2013-0005 Proposed Text Amendment Page I 1 II q:114ScrKPTAOLE - I .WI,{ 4+r'1,4%4 ."5,-% 9. v yei^ - V...,, P.,*P•r 4y .N..I;hbyr. rrnry•'rty Irr A C C L T''I'A f I.F. ffs... Yen.. rrr•.I+r.tr f41crightr,rw Frnr. -', B. Outdoor lighting fixtures shall be designed so that the light source is shielded at any bounding property line except where topographical characteristics make this impossible. t''JACCEPTABLE ACCEY'T'AIZI,'; rr 4:41.1311211;:::::411. ..—N.. .7 _7�''p+�I11114 a Y III I! �I{I Fl FlwR F. All outdoor lighting systems shall be equipped with automatic switches conforming to the requirements • -:- _• - _. e •= Washington Energy Code. C.A Aapplications for building permits for commercial development will be evaluated by the Community Development Director to determine if a lighting plan is required to assess and mitigate impacts. The need fora lighting plan will be based on the scope and scale of the project, compatibility with surrounding uses, and anticipated light impacts. If required, the plan will include the following: s#a�4 be accompanied by a photometric analysis of the lighting effects prepared by a qualified engineer. 1. A site plan showing the location of all outdoor light fixtures. 2. The type and method of shielding for each light fixture. CTA-2013-0005 Proposed Text Amendment Page 12 H. The mounting height of walkway lighting shall not exceed 12 feet and all fixtures mounted at a height of more than eight feet shall be fully shielded. -[D. Lighting designed to accent landscaping features or architectural elements, including the illumination of pole-mounted flags of the United States, shall be concealed or positioned so that the light source is not visible at adjacent property lines. J. Lighting for outdoor arenas, stadiums and playfields shall not remain on longer than 30 minutes following the end of the event. (Ord. 07 015 §/1, 2007). 22.60.040 Prohibited lights. The following lights are prohibited unless a temporary permit is obtained for specific events with specific times of operation: A. Laser source light, strobe lights and similar high intensity light sources, except those associated with approved activities of the City of Spokane Valley. High intensity lights for which a temporary permit is issued shall not project above the horizontal plane nor extend into the public right-of-way. B. Searchlights. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). 22.60.050 Exceptions. A. Navigation and airport lighting required for the safe operation of boats and airplanes. B. Emergency lighting required by police, fire, and rescue authorities. C. Lighting for state and federal highways authorized by the Washington State Department of Transportation. D. Internal lighting of permitted signs. E. Outdoor lighting for public monuments. F. In-pool lighting for private swimming pools. G. Holiday decorations. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). 22.60.060 Temporary lighting. The building official may authorize temporary exceptions not to exceed 30 days for good cause shown. (Ord. 07-015 §4, 2007). CTA-2013-0005 Proposed Text Amendment Page 13