2013, 07-09 Regular Meeting AGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FORMAL FORMAT MEETING
Tuesday,July 9,2013 6:00 p.m.
Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers
11707 E Sprague Avenue
Council Requests Please Silence Your Cell Phones During Council Meeting
CALL TO ORDER:
INVOCATION: Pastor Matthew Larson,Advent Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS:
COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS:
MAYOR'S REPORT: Proclamations:Parks and Recreation Month; Valleyfest Cycle Celebration
PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is an opportunity for the public to speak on any subject except those on
this agenda as action items. (Action items include public hearings, and those items under NEW
BUSINESS. Public Comments will be taken on those items at the time those items are discussed.)When
you come to the podium, please state your name and address for the record and limit remarks to three
minutes.
1. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any
member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered
separately.
a.Approval of the following claim vouchers:
VOUCHER LIST VOUCHER NUMBERS TOTAL AMOUNT
06/06/2013 29345-29397; 606130013 $429,643.42
06/12/2013 4333,4351-4354; 4371;29398-29402 $260,042.96
06/13/2013 29403-29424 $84,445.72
06/14/2013 29425-29476 $855,276.20
06/19/2013 4373-4374; 4376-4377; 29477 $66,899.71
06/20/2013 5582-5589 $2,308.00
06/20/2013 29478-29495 $38,504.94
06/21/2013 29496—29518 $74,799.58
6/28/2013 29519—29576; 62713032; 627130040 $2,116,074.46
07/02/2013 29577-29578 $4,460.00
GRAND TOTAL $3,932,454.99
b.Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending June 15,2013: $289,097.27
c.Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending June 30,2013: $403,696.06
d.Approval of June 11,2013 Council Meeting Minutes,Formal Format
e.Approval of June 18,2013 Joint Council/Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes
Council Agenda 07-09-13 Formal Format Meeting Page 1 of 2
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 13-008, Comprehensive Plan—Mike Basinger [public comment]
3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 13-009,Zoning Map, Comprehensive Plan—Mike Basinger
[public comment]
4.Motion Consideration: Sullivan Rd. Bridge Overlay Project—Steve Worley [public comment]
5.Motion Consideration: Intergovernmental Purchasing Contract with Washington State—Cary Driskell
[public comment]
PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is an opportunity for the public to speak on any subject except those on
this agenda as action items. (Action items include public hearings, and those items under NEW
BUSINESS. Public Comments will be taken on those items at the time those items are discussed.)When
you come to the podium, please state your name and address for the record and limit remarks to three
minutes.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
6. Sign Code Revisions—John Hohman
7. Residential Land Inventory Analysis—Mike Basinger
8. Industrial Land Inventory Analysis—Mike Basinger
9. Appleway Trail Project- Steve Worley
10. Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey
INFORMATION ONLY(will not be reported or discussed):
11. TIB Grant Requests
12. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes,June 13,2013
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
General Meetinji Schedule(meeting schedule is always subject to change)
Regular Council meetings are generally held every Tuesday beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The Formal meeting formats are generally held the 2°°—d and 4th Tuesdays. Formal meeting have time allocated for
general public comments as well as comments after each action item.
The Study Session formats(the less formal meeting)are generally held the 1st .s and 5th Tuesdays.
Study Session formats DO NOT have time allocated for general public comments; but if action items are included,
comments are permitted after those specific action items.NOTICE: Individuals planning to attend the meeting who
require special assistance to accommodate physical,hearing, or other impairments,please contact the City Clerk at
(509)921-1000 as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.
Council Agenda 07-09-13 Formal Format Meeting Page 2 of 2
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Parks and recreation Month
WHEREAS, Parks and recreation activities provide opportunities for citizens of all ages to
grow and develop into contributing members of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Parks and recreation programs strengthen the community, foster individual
growth, and increase cultural diversity; and
WHEREAS, Parks and recreation programs provide outlets for physical activities,
socialization and stress reducing experiences; and
WHEREAS, Parks, playgrounds, nature trails, open spaces, aquatic facilities, senior and
event centers make our community an attractive and desirable place to live,
work,play and visit which contributes to our economic vitality; and
WHEREAS, Parks, greenways and open spaces provide a welcome respite from our fast-
paced, high-tech lifestyles while protecting and preserving our natural
environment; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of Spokane Valley children, adults and seniors benefit from the wide
range of services, facilities, and programs provided by the Spokane Valley
Parks and Recreation Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Thomas E. Towey, Mayor of the City of Spokane Valley, on behalf of
the Spokane Valley City Council and the citizens of the City of Spokane Valley, do hereby
proclaim the month of July 2013 as
Parks and Recreation Month
and I encourage all citizens to participate in and support the many recreational programs and
facilities provided by public and private agencies.
Dated this 2nd day of July, 2013.
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Spokane JalTey Cycfe CeCebration Day
WHEREAS, Valleyfest, Spokane Valley's premier community event, is presenting the
Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration on Sunday, July 28, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Alliance for Biking & Walking (ABW) reports that Washington is the State
with the fifteenth highest levels of bicycling and walking; and
WHEREAS, The ABW reports that states with higher levels of bicycling and walking have
lower levels of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes; and
WHEREAS, A growing number of Spokane Valley citizens bicycle for recreation,fitness, and
commuting; and
WHEREAS, The Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration is one of the cross promotional partners
participating in the City of Spokane Valley's Ten Year Anniversary celebrations;
and
WHEREAS, The event will start and finish at Mirabeau Meadows Park in Spokane Valley
and each of the three routes takes participants along the Spokane River, the
Centennial Trail, and other scenic areas of Spokane Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Thomas E. Towey, Mayor of the City of Spokane Valley, on behalf of
the Spokane Valley City Council and the citizens of the City of Spokane Valley, do hereby
proclaim Sunday, July 28, 2013 as
Spokane Valley Cycle Celebration Day
and I encourage citizens to enjoy this fun-filled event that helps strengthen our sense of
community, contributes to the health of participants, and showcases our City.
Dated this 9th day of July, 2013.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 9, 2013 Department Director Approval: Ei
Check all that apply: ® consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approval of the Following Vouchers:
VOUCHER LIST VOUCHER NUMBERS TOTAL AMOUNT
06/06/2013 29345-29397; 606130013 $429,643.42
06/12/2013 4333, 4351-4354; 4371;29398-29402 $260,042.96
06/13/2013 29403-29424 $84,445.72
06/14/2013 29425-29476 $855,276.20
06/19/2013 4373-4374; 4376-4377; 29477 $66,899.71
06/20/2013 5582-5589 $2,308.00
06/20/2013 29478-29495 $38,504.94
06/21/2013 29496--29518 $74,799.58
6/28/2013 29519—29576; 62713032; 627130040 $2,116,074.46
07/02/2013 29577-29578 $4,460.00
GRAND TOTAL $3,932,454.99
Explanation of Fund Numbers found on Voucher Lists
#001 - General Fund Other Funds
001.011.000.511 City Council 101 ---Street Fund
001.013.000.513. City Manager 103—Paths &Trails
001.013.015.515. Legal 105—Hotel/Motel Tax
001.016.000. Public Safety 120—CenterPlace Operating Reserve
001.018.013.513. Deputy City Manager 121 —Service Level Stabilization Reserve
001.018.014.514. Finance 122--Winter Weather Reserve
001.018.016.518. Human Resources 123 —Civic Facilities Replacement
001.032.000. Public Works 204—Debt Service
001.058.050.558. Comm. Develop.-Administration 301 —Capital Projects (15''/a%REET)
001.058.055.558. Comm.Develop.—Develop.Eng. 302—Special Capital Proj (2'11/4%REET)
001.058.056.558. Community Develop.-Planning 303---Street Capital Projects
001.058.057.558, Community Develop.-Building 304—Mirabeau Point Project
001.076.000.576. Parks&Rec—Administration 307—Capital Grants
001.076.300.576. Parks &Rec-Maintenance 309—Parks Capital Grants
001.076.301.571. Parks &Rec-Recreation 310—Civic Bldg Capital Projects
001.076.302.576. Parks &Rec-Aquatics 311 —Pavement Preservation
001.076.304.575. Parks &Rec- Senior Center 312—Capital Reserve
001.076.305.571. Parks &Rec-CenterPlace 402--Storrnwater Management
001.090.000.511. General Gov't-Council related 403 —Aquifer Protection Area
001.090.000.514. General Gov't-Finance related 501 —Equipment Rental&Replacement
001.090.000.517. General Gov't-Employee supply 502—Risk Management
001.090.000.518. General Gov't- Centralized Services
001.090.000.519. General Gov't-Other Services
001.090.000.540. General Gov't-Transportation
001.090,000.550. General Gov't-Natural &Economic
001.090.000.560. General Gov't-Social Services
001.090.000.594. General Gov't-Capital.Outlay
001.090.000.595. General Gov't-Pavement Preservation
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Approve claims for vouchers as listed above.
STAFF CONTACT: Mark Calhoun, Finance Director; ATTACHMENTS: Voucher Lists
vchlist
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
29345 6/6/2013 002988 ACE LANDSCAPING
29346 6/6/2013 000197 AIRFACTZ
29347 6/6/2013 003076 AMSDEN, ERICA
29348 6/6/2013 001816 BENTHIN&ASSOCIATES
29349 6/6/2013 002562 CD'A METALS
29350 6/6/2013 000101 CDW-G
29351 6/6/2013 002572 CINTAS CORPORATION
29352 6/6/2013 003221 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
29353 6/6/2013 000571 CODE PUBLISHING CO
29354 6/6/2013 001888 COMCAST
29355 6/6/2013 000508 CONOCOPHILLIPS FLEET
Invoice
2805
73250
EXPENSE
2007
2026
608056
CL21231
606760330
606760852
606761332
606762341
606762860
606763311
SCHEDULE A
43665
JUNE 2013
33147145
Fund/Dept
101.042.000.542
001.018.016.518
001.032.000.543
303.303.171.595
303303.171.595
101.000.000.542
001.090.000.518
101.000.000.542
101.042.000.543
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.042.000.543
101.000.000.542
303.303.155.595
001.013.000.513
001.090.000.518
001.058.057.558
Description/Account
2013 LANDSCAPING RIGHT OF WA
Total :
CRIMINAL REPORTS: NEW HIRES
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
0171 -ON CALL SURVEYING
0171 -ON CALL SURVEYING
Total :
SUPPLIES: PW
Total :
PRESENTER W/GREEN LASER
Total :
SUPPLIES:PW ACCOUNT 02356
SERVICE: PW ACCOUNT 02384
SUPPLIES: PW ACCOUNT 02356
SUPPLIES: PW ACCOUNT 02356
SERVICE: PW ACCOUNT 02384
SUPPLIES: PW ACCOUNT 02356
Total :
SULLIVAN RD PROJECT 0155
Total :
MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE
Total :
HIGH SPEED INTERNET:CITY HAL
Total :
MAY 2013: FLEET FUEL BILL
Amount
9,211.41
9,211.41
70.00
70.00
31.66
31.66
1,183.00
921.00
2,104.00
76.80
76.80
79.93
79.93
156.21
163.04
47.78
3936
213.65
140.45
760.49
1,363.00
1,363.00
221.74
221.74
119.77
119.77
3,117.78
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Voucher List
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
29355 6/6/2013 000508 000508 CONOCOPHILLIPS FLEET
29356 6/6/2013 000683 DAVID EVANS&ASSOCIATES
29357 6/6/2013 003255 DAY WIRELESS SYSTEMS
29358 6/6/2013 002604 DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
29359 6/6/2013 000734 DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
29360 6/6/2013 001043 ESRI
29361 6/6/2013 001447 FREE PRESS PUBLISHING INC
29362 6/6/2013 000007 GRAINGER
29363 6/6/2013 003379 GRAYBEAL, DESALYN
29364 6/6/2013 003380 HERITAGE HOME LOANS
29365 6/6/2013 002466 KENWORTH SALES
29366 6/6/2013 000122 KUSTOM SIGNALS INC
(Continued)
331637
551411
76636736
RE-313-ATB30514122
92658008
111417
9146931127
9147999107
9155190094
9155190102
CRY WOLF
CRYWOLF
'163882
164475
481888
Fund/Dept
311.000.179.595
101.042.000.543
001.090.000.548
101.042.133.595
402.402.000.531
001.018.013,513
101.042.000.542
402.402.000.531
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
001.000.000.342
001.000.000.342
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
001.016.000.521
Description/Account
Total :
0179-2013 STREET PRES PH2 TRA
Total :
TOWER RENTAL:JUNE 2013
Total :
LEASE CONTRACT 001-8922117-00
Total :
SPRAGUE/SULLIVAN ITS
Total :
ARCPAD MAINTENANCE CONTRA(
Total :
ADVERTISEMENT
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES; PW
Total :
Total :
FALSE ALARM REFUND: PERMIT V
Total :
FALSE ALARM REFUND: PERMIT V
Total :
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
Total :
WASPC TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT I
Amount
3,117.78
8,335.50
8,335.50
202.00
202.00
1,087.48
1,087.48
48.23
48.23
271.75
271.75
351.54
351.54
34.82
44.80
49.54
16.16
145.32
25.00
25.00
165.00
165.00
31.79
410.36
442.15
768.51
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Voucher List
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Page: 3
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
29366 6/6/2013 000122 000122 KUSTOM SIGNALS INC
29367 6/6/2013 000788 MEDIA JOE INC. 3586
(Continued)
29368 6/6/2013 000258 MICROFLEX INC. 00021297
29369 6/6/2013 003305 MMEC ARCHITECTURE& INTERIORS 2013-184
29370 6/6/2013 000132 MODERN ELECTRIC WATER CO SERVICE APP FEE
29371 6/6/2013 001035 NETWORK DESIGN&MANAGEMENT 4050
29372 6/6/2013 000616 NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING 32572
29373 6/6/2013 000239 NORTHWEST BUSINESS STAMP 1NC. 89871
89906
29374 6/6/2013 000652 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 658679728001
658788526001
659092340001
29375 6/6/2013 001089 POE ASPHALT PAVING, INC. 43848
29376 6/6/2013 000019 PURRFECT LOGOS INC. 31281
29377 6/6/2013 000256 RAINBOW ELECTRIC INC 128559B
Fund/Dept
001.076.305.575
001.090.000.518
001,090.000.513
312.000.178.594
001.090.000.518
001.032.000.543
001.018.016.518
001.018.016.518
001.013.015.515
001.032.000.543
001.090.000.519
101.042.000.542
101,000.000.542
001.090.000.518
Description/Account
SERVICE CALL:CP
Total :
Total :
TAXTOOLS SOFTWARE RENTAL:N
Total :
INTERIOR DESIGN: CITY HALL
Total :
DESIGN FEE FOR EXTENTION PRC
Total :
MONTHLY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Total :
MS APPLICATION COURSE: D.ARI
Total :
SLOTTED NAME BADGE
SLOTTED NAME BADGE
SUPPLIES: LEGAL
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: IT
Total :
Total :
2013 STREET AND STORMWATER
Total :
VEHICLES LOGOS/NUMBERS 2013
Total :
ADD OUTLET IN CONFERENCE RC
Total :
Amount
768.51
81.53
81.53
343.83
343.83
5,127.50
5,127.50
150.00
150.00
4,155.00
4,155.00
495.00
495.00
16.85
16.85
33.70
70.33
21.77
35.86
127.96
177,803.45
177,803.45
1,787.03
1,787.03
50.00
50.00
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 4
Bank code: apbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
29378 6/6/2013 002288 SARGENT ENGINEERS INC.
28465
28466
29379 6/6/2013 000064 SCHIMMELS, GARY EXPENSE
29380 6/6/2013 000709 SENSKE LAWN&TREE CARE INC. 5347353
29381 6/6/2013 002531 SIX ROBBLEES INC 5-671476
29382 6/6/2013 002285 SKINFILL, LINDSEY EXPENSE
29383 6/6/2013 000779 SOUTHARD, BRAD MAY 2013
29384 6/6/2013 001140 SPECIAL ASPHALT PRODUCTS INVC061407
I NVC061408
29385 6/6/2013 000172 SPOKANE CO ENGINEER
29386 6/6/2013 002540 SPOKANE HOUSE OF HOSE INC.
29387 6/6/2013 000391 SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE DIST.#1
29388 6/6/2013 000093 SPOKESMAN-REVIEW
29389 6/6/2013 003314 STALKER RADAR
VLY 1304
292951
1ST QTR 2013
356991
236245
Fund/Dept
303.000.175.595
101.042.000.542
001.011.000.511
101.042.000.542
101.000.000.542
001.018.016.518
101,042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
001.229.45.00
001,018.013,513
001.016.000.521
Description/Account
Amount
BRIDGE AND STRUCTURAL CONSI
ON-CALL BRIDGE CONSULTING TA
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
EMERGENCY TRAFFIC CONTROL
Total :
SUPPLIES: PW
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL SERVICE,
Total :
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
APRIL COUNTY SERVICES
SUPPLIES: PW
1ST QTR 2013 FIRE FEES
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
ADVERTISMENTS:ACCOUNT 8001'
Total :
WASPC TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT I
Total :
1,918.88
307.02
2,225.90
117.10
117.10
542.71
542.71
75.92
75.92
8.65
8.65
1,121.00
1,121.00
7,416.94
260.88
7,677.82
40,926.29
40,926.29
66.11
66.11
12,854.34
12,854.34
626.05
626.05
1,398.97
1,398.97
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Spokane Valley
Page: 5
Bank code: apbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
29390 6/6/2013 001895 TAYLOR ENGINEERING INC
29391 6/6/2013 002597 TWISTED PAIR ENTERPRIZES L.L.0
29392 6/6/2013 000087 VERIZON WIRELESS
29393 6/6/2013 001134 WA STATE DEPT OF HEALTH
29394 6/6/2013 003315 WARDS
29395 6/6/2013 002501 WHITE BLOCK COMPANY
29396 6/6/2013 002839 WIND WIRELESS INC.
29397 6/6/2013 003002 XO COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
606130013 6/6/2013 000001 SPOKANE CO TREASURER
54 Vouchers for bank code: apbank
Invoice
1
3
4
05292013
9705074884
9705208967
El 00357
5154
0192960
80011
0259530346
MAY 2013
Fund/Dept
303.303.155.595
303.303.149.595
303.303.168.595
001.011.000.511
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
001.076.300.576
001.090.000.594
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
001.076.305.575
001.016.000.554
Description/Account
Amount
0155-WEST SULLIVAN BRIDGE Al.
DESIGN SERVICES
DESIGN SERVICES
Total :
BROADCASTING COUNCIL MTGS:I
Total :
MAY 2013 VERIZON CELL PHONES
MAY 2013 WIRELESS DATA CARDS
Total :
SANITARY SURVEY:SULLIVAN PAF
Total:
MOBILE DESK FOR BROADCASTIN
Total :
SUPPLIES: PW
Total :
WIRELESS PHONE/INTERNET FOP
Total :
TELEPHONE SERVICE:JUNE 2013
Total :
SPOKANE COUNTY SERVICES
Total :
Bank total :
54 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers:
269.84
2,938.20
419.74
3,627.78
3,115.34
3,115.34
1,070.73
560.14
1,630.87
510.00
510.00
2,130.52
2,130.52
506.11
506.11
84.95
84.95
447.95
4.47.95
130,794.98
130,794.98
429,643.42
429,643.42
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount
4333 6/5/2013 000165 DEPT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS Ben49656 303.231.15.00 PERS:Payment 61,215.42
Total: 61,215.42
4351 6/5/2013 000048 VANTAGE TRANSFER AGENTS,401A PLAN Ben49658 001.231.14.00 401A:Payment 30,340.98
Total: 30,340.98
4352 6/5/2013 000682 EFTPS Ben49660 001.231.11.00 FEDERAL TAXES:Payment 33,409.15
Total: 33,409.15
4353 6/5/2013 000145 VANTAGEPOINTTRANSFERAGENTS,457 PL1 Ben49662 001.231.18.00 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Payr 6,955.63
Total: 6,955.63
4354 6/5/2013 000162 VANTAGE TRANSFER AGENTS,401AEXEC PL Ben49664 001.231.14.00 401 EXEC PLAN: Payment 1,083.90
Total: 1,083.90
4371 6/5/2013 000682 EFTPS Ben49668 001.231.11.00 FEDERAL TAXES:Payment 949.40
Total: 949.40
29398 6/5/2013 001363 AUTOMATED ACCOUNTS INC Ben49646 001.231.20.00 BERG 11130927-C:Payment 2,240.24
Total: 2,240.24
29399 6/5/2013 000120 AWC Ben49648 001.231.16.00 HEALTH PLANS: Payment 110,478.66
Ben49666 001.231.16.00 HEALTH PLANS(COUNCIL): Payment 8,540.69
Total: 119,019.35
29400 6/5/2013 002227 IDAHO TAX COMMISSION Ben49650 001.231.50.03 IDAHO STATE TAX BASE: Payment 1,570.71
Total: 1,570.71
29401 6/5/2013 000699 WA COUNCIL CO/CITY EMPLOYEES Ben49652 001.231.21.00 UNION DUES: Payment 2,338.10
Total: 2,338.10
29402 6/5/2013 002574 WASHINGTON TRUST BANK Ben49654 001.231.20.00 BERG20110-02-03952-4: Payment 920.08
Total: 920.08
11 Vouchers for bank code: apbank Bank total: 260,042.96
11 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 260,042.96
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Bank code:
Voucher
29403
29404
29405
29406
29407
29408
29409
29410
29411
29412
29413
29414
apbank
Date Vendor Invoice
6/13/2013 001081 ALSCO
6/13/2013 000918 BLUE RIBBON LINEN SUPPLY INC
6/13/2013 000572 CARTER, CAROL
6/13/2013 003382 CENTURY MANUFACTURING CORP
6/13/2013 003083 DEBOISE, BRITTANI
6/13/2013 000409 DEPT OF REVENUE
LSPO1316831
LSPO1322952
S0055328
Expenses
DC523253
Expenses
2013
6/13/2013 003391 FAMILY HEALTH CARE OF ELLENSBU 2000000011302
6/13/2013 003366 FREENOTES HARMONY PARK, INC
Fund/Dept
001.016.000.521
001.016.000,521
001.076.305.575
001.076.305.575
001.076.300.576
001.076.305.575
001.013.000.513
001.018.016.518
1420 001.076.300.576
6/13/2013 003188 GENERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERV 35079
6/13/2013 003136 GIBSON, CARLY
6/13/2013 000007 GRAINGER
6/13/2013 000070 INLAND POWER&LIGHT CO
Expenses
9155290993
9155291009
001.016.000.521
001.018.014514
Description/Account
Amount
FLOOR MATS: PRECINCT
FLOOR MATS: PRECINCT
Total :
LINEN SUPPLY AND SERVICE AT C
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total:
SUPPLIES FOR CENTERPLACE
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
LICENSE:MINOR WORK PERMIT
Total :
Total :
SUPPLIES: PARKS DEPT
Total :
NEW EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL
FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE AT I
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
001.076.304.575 SUPPLIES: PARKS
001.076.305.575 SUPPLIES: PARKS
94202 101.042.000.542 UTILITIES:MAY PW
Total :
20,39
20.39
40.78
20.63
20.63
104.71
104,71
133.73
133.73
14.13
14.13
15.00
15.00
228.00
228.00
485.00
485.00
312.78
312.78
14.13
14.13
427.24
1,708.94
2,136.18
692.51
Page: 1
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 2
Bank code : apbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
29414 6/13/2013 000070 000070 INLAND POWER& LIGHT CO (Continued)
29415 6/13/2013 000388 IRVIN WATER DIST,#6 May 2013
29416 6/13/2013 001635 155 FACILITY/EVENT SERVICES 595205
595206
29417 6/13/2013 003381 L&M CASTLE PROPERTIES, C/O LILIYA 11 Refund
29418 6/13/2013 000132 MODERN ELECTRIC WATER CO
29419 6/13/2013 000652 OFFICE DEPOT INC.
29420 6/13/2013 000058 OMA
29421 6/13/2013 000415 ROSAUERS
29422 6/13/2013 000709 SENSKE LAWN&TREE CARE INC.
29423 6/13/2013 000001 SPOKANE CO TREASURER
29424 6/13/2013 000140 WALTS MAILING SERVICE
May 2013
May 2013
1582845351
A500163
679773
5031765
5543220
June 2013
37007
370075
Fund/Dept
001.076.300.576
001.076.305.575
001.076.305.575
001.058.058.345
001.076.302.576
101.042.000.542
001.018.016.518
001.018.016.518
001.076.301.571
001.076.300.576
001.016.000.521
303.303.168.595
311000.178.594
312.000.178.594
Description/Account
UTILITIES: PARKS
Total :
Total :
EVENT SERVICES AT CENTERPLA1
MAY 2013 MONTHLY CLEANING CF
Total :
REFUND PRE APP FEE-PRE-LU-2i
Total :
UTILITIES: PARKS
UTILITIES: PW
Total :
SUPPLIES: HUMAN RESOURCES
Total :
PHYSICAL EXAMS: NEW EMPLOYE
Total :
REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES
Total :
CONTRACT MAINT PARKS:MAY 20
SERVICES AT PRECINCT
Total :
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAXAFFIDA'
Total :
PARK/LIBRARY PC-POSTAGE
PARKS/LIBRARY PC
Total :
22 Vouchers for bank code : apbank Bank total :
Amount
692.51
182.60
182.60
379.28
7,136.00
7,515.28
250.00
250.00
2,782/4
8,367.00
11,149.74
47.31
47.31
585.00
585.00
25.68
25.68
57,482.94
471.65
57,954.59
100.00
100.00
1,463.94
974.00
2,437.94
84,445.72
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 1
Bank code: apbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account
29425 6/14/2013 003383 3M COMPANY
29426 6/14/2013 000958 AAA SWEEPING LLC
SS11311
49808
49809
29427 6/14/2013 002931 ALL-WESTERN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 95936
29428 6/14/2013 001081 ALSCO LSPO1319354
29429 6/14/2013 000277 AWC CFN#66765605
29430 6/14/2013 000538 BACON CONCRETE INC PAY APP 1
29431 6/14/2013 001816 BENTHIN&ASSOCIATES 2027
29432 6/14/2013 003090 BIG R STORES 049017/3
29433 6/14/2013 002562 CD'A METALS 608624
29434 6/14/2013 002837 CENTRAL PRE-MIX CONCRETE CO 13-1825897
29435 6/14/2013 000957 COBALT TRUCK EQUIPMENT SR08567
SR08578
29436 6/14/2013 003387 COLE,JASON R
101.042.000.542
402.402.000.531
402,402.000.531
101.000.000.542
001.058.057.558
001.018.016.518
303.303.005.595
303.000.176.595
402.402.000.531
101.000.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
ROW 2013 303.303.168.595
PAINT DEMO
Total :
2013 STREET SWEEPING SERVICE
2013 STORM DRAIN CLEANING SE
Total :
SUPPLIES: PW
Total :
MATT SERVICE PERMIT CENTER
Total :
ANNUAL LABOR RELATION CONF:
Total :
0005-SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
Total :
0176 APPLEWAY TRAIL TOPTGRAF
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
5-211 PAINT INSIDE/OUT
PAINT INSIDE/OUT SNOW PLOW
Total :
PARCEL 45022.4302 PURCHASE 2C
Amount
903.57
903.57
64,18126
25,297.96
89,479.22
83.04
83.04
44.72
44.72
125.00
125.00
16,055.00
16,055.00
1,164.00
1,164.00
12.15
12.15
457.58
457.58
21.72
21.72
1,956.60
2,817.50
4,774.10
700.00
Page: 1
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 2
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
29436 6/14/2013 003387 003387 COLE,JASON R
29437 6/14/2013 003319 CONNELL OIL INC 0065882-IN
29438 6/14/2013 001157 COUNTRY HOMES POWER EQUIP 102493
103002
(Continued)
29439 6/14/2013 002920 DIRECTV, INC
29440 6/14/2013 000422 DISHMAN DODGE INC
29441 6/1412013 002157 ELJAY OIL COMPANY
29442 6/14/2013 003392 EPICENTER SERVICES, LLC
29443 6/14/2013 002134 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
29444 6/1412013 001447 FREE PRESS PUBLISHING INC
29445 6/14/2013 001253 GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL
29446 6/14/2013 000007 GRAINGER
20625640735
DOCS296060
4211160
2013-19
861-425936201
39965
39966
40000
40001
40003
MAY 13 1042
9146766622
9147999099
Fund/Dept
DescriptionlAccount
Amount
101.000.000.542 GREASE FOR MAINT SHOP
101.042.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW
101.042.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW
101.042.000.543
001.090.000.518
101.042.000.542
001.090.000.513
402.402.000.531
001.013.000.513
001.058.056.558
001,013.000.513
001.013.000.513
001.058,056,558
001.011.000.511
Total :
Total :
Total :
CABLE SERVICE FOR MAINTENAN
Total :
WINDOW REPAIR FOR 1-101
Total :
OIL PRODUCTS FOR MAINT SHOP
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LOBBYIST SERVICES
001.058.055.558
SUPPLIES:CD
001.058.055.558 SUPPLIES: CD
700.00
641.14
641.14
22.22
40.76
62.98
45.99
45.99
390,65
390.65
165.62
165.62
818.11
818.11
271.75
271.75
25.00
120.70
39.95
32.30
102.85
320.80
3,144.59
3,144.59
11.05
40.65
5t70
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 3
Bank code: apbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
29447 6/14/2013 003386 GRIGGS, DEE DEE
29448 6/14/2013 000002 H&H BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC.
29449 6/14/2013 002520 HUSKY INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS
Invoice
ROW 2013
MAY 2013
84800
85218
85219
85346
29450 6/14/2013 000313 INLAND ASPHALT COMPANY INC. PAY APP 2
29451 6/14/2013 003390 JOHN E TRUAX&CHERYL TRUAX,TRUE ROW 2013
29452 6/14/2013 003385 KATTERFELD, BRUCE W&ELLEN M ROW 2013
29453 6/14/2013 002466 KENWORTH SALES 165541
982208
29454 6/14/2013 001944 LANCER LTD 0436848
29455 6/14/2013 002259 MENKE JACKSON BEYER EHILS 439
470
29456 6/14/2013 003384 MORTS DUST&EROSION CONTROL 7081
29457 6/14/2013 002203 NAPA AUTO PARTS MAY 2013
Fund/Dept
303.303.168.595
001.058.057558
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
311.000.174.595
303.303.168.595
303.303.168.595
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
001.058.057.558
001.013.015.515
001.013.015.515
Description/Account
PARCEL 45022.2614 PURCHASE 2C
Total :
COPIER COST
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
Total :
Total :
0174/0184 CONSTRUCTION CONTI
Total :
PARCEL 45022.4902 PURCHASE 2C
Total :
PARCEL 45022.4307 PURCHASE 2C
Total :
SUPPLIES: PW
SANDBLAST/BEDLINE FUEL TANK
Total :
BUSINESS CARDS
Total :
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Total :
101,042.000,542 DUST APPLICATION
101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW
Total :
Total :
Amount
1,850.00
1,850.00
2,40157
2,401.57
256.96
17928
17928
142.32
757.84
483,719.18
483,719.18
5,700.00
5,700.00
4,300.00
4,300.00
57.83
374.45
432.28
36.14
36.14
2,510.12
380.90
2,891.02
5,136.08
5,136.08
218.62
218.62
Page: 3
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Voucher List Page: 4
Spokane Valley
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount
29458 6/14/2013 001844 NIMRI, RABA EXPENSE 001.018.014.514 EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 510.45
EXPENSE 001.018.014.514 EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 896.74
Total : 1,407.19
29459 6/14/2013 002364 NORTHEND TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC 1028304 101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW 1,837.17
Total : 1,837.17
29460 6/14/2013 000652 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 659193429001 001.076.301.571 SUPPLIES: PW 84.40
659769600001 001.018.014.514 SUPPLIES:FINANCE 18.03
659769702001 001.018.014.514 SUPPLIES: PW 11.74
660686029001 001.032.000.543 SUPPLIES: PW 42.25
660687930001 001.032.000.543 SUPPLIES: PW 315.20
660687931001 001.032.000.543 SUPPLIES: PW 1.83
660797938001 001.032.000.543 SUPPLIES: PW 16.29
660798380001 001.032.000.543 SUPPLIES: PW 4.22
Total : 493.96
29461 6/14/2013 000881 OXARC R203667 101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW 116.50
Total : 116.50
29462 6/14/2013 000029 PITNEY BOWES INC 6555176 001.143.70.00 POSTAGE METER REFILL:MAY 201 5,000.00
Total : 5,000.00
29463 6/14/2013 001089 POE ASPHALT PAVING, INC. 43862 101.042.000.542 2013 STREET AND STORMWATER 195,021.40
Total : 195,021.40
29464 6/14/2013 000235 SECURE SHRED 91253 001.090.000.518 DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION CITY I- 131.52
Total : 131.52
29465 6/14/2013 000709 SENSKE LAWN &TREE CARE INC. 5397717 101.042.000.542 EMERGENCY TRAFFIC CONTROL: 169.57
Total : 169.57
29466 6/14/2013 002531 SIX ROBBLEES INC 5-672637 101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW 24.89
Total : 24.89
29467 6/14/2013 001140 SPECIAL ASPHALT PRODUCTS INVC061492 101.042.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW 35.87
1NVC061493 101.042.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW 113.09
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 5
Bank code : apbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
29467
6/14/2013 001140
001140 SPECIAL ASPHALT PRODUCTS (Continued)
29468 6/14/2013 000090 SPOKANE CO INFO SYSTEMS 50309933
29469 6/14/2013 000323 SPOKANE CO UTILITIES
29470 6/14/2013 002835 SPOKANE COURIER SERVICES LLC
29471 6/14/2013 001895 TAYLOR ENGINEERING INC
29472 6/14/2013 000335 TIRE-RAMA
ROW 45022.4303
3901
2
8080023142
29473 6/14/2013 003388 UTOPIA PROPERTIES LLC,A WA LIM1TEI ROW 2013
ROW 2013 B
29474 6/14/2013 002188 VALLEY BEST-WAY BLDG SUPPLY 611100
29475 6/14/2013 000005 VMI INC 227266
29476 6/14/2013 002501 WHITE BLOCK COMPANY
52 Vouchers for bank code: apbank
52 Vouchers in this report
Fund/Dept
402.402.000.531
303.303.168.595
001.011.000.511
303.303.168.595
Description/Account
MAY COUNTY IT SUPPORT
'total :
Total :
45022.4303 PURCHASE,WARRANT
Total :
BROADCASTING SERVICES:COUF
Total :
0168 WELL.SW,ADAMS SW MAPF.
Total :
101.042.000.542 OIL CHANGE 6-400
303303.168.595
303.303.168.595
Total :
PARCEL 45022.3203 PURCHASE 2C
PARCEL 45022.6101 PURCHASE 2C
Total :
101.042.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW
Total :
001.090.000.518 SHURE PGXD14193UHF FREQ AGIL
194179 101.042.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW
Total :
Total :
Bank total :
Total vouchers:
Amount
148.96
12,953.70
12,953.70
550.00
550.00
60.00
60.00
3,088.11
3,088.11
51.49
51.49
3,950.00
2,300.00
6,250.00
15.53
15.53
768.79
768.79
1126
11.26
855,276.20
855,276.20
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06/19/2013 9:36:14AM Spokane Valley
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount
4373 6/20/2013 000048 VANTAGE TRANSFER AGENTS,401A PLAN Ben49858 303.231.14.00 401A:Payment 28,351.32
Total: 28,351.32
4374 6/20/2013 000682 EFTPS Ben49860 001.231.11.00 FEDERAL TAXES:Payment 31,115.88
Total: 31,115.88
4376 6/20/2013 000145 VANTAGEPOINT TRANSFER AGENTS,457 PLf Ben49862 001.231.18.00 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION:Payr 6,273.61
Total: 6,273,61
4377 6/20/2013 000162 VANTAGE TRANSFER AGENTS,401A EXEC PL Ben49864 001.231.14,00 401 EXEC PLAN:Payment 1,083.90
Total: 1,083.90
29477 6/20/2013 001896 DANIEL H BRUNNER Ben49856 001.231.20.00 BONDURANT 1203245:Payment 75.00
Total: 75.00
5 Vouchers for bank code: apbank Bank total: 66,899.71
5 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 66,899.71
I,the undersigned,do certify under penalty of perjury,
that the materials have been furnished,the services
rendered,or the labor performed as described herein
and that the claim is just,due and an unpaid
obligation against the City of Spokane Valley,and that
I am authorized to authenticate and certify said claim.
Finance Director Date
Mayor Date
Council Member Date
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 1
Bank code: pk-ref
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
5582 6/20/2013 002409 BECKER CPA REVIEW
5583 6/20/2013 003395 BERGLAND,TODD
PARKS REFUND
PARKS REFUND
5584 6/20/2013 003397 EL KARNAK TEMPLE#6, DAUGHTERS 0 PARKS REFUND
5585 6/20/2013 002896 INLAND EMPIRE MORGAN HORSE, CLUE PARKS REFUND
5586 6/20/2013 001186 SCHOONOVER, KIM
5587 6/20/2013 00077'4 SERVATRON INC.
5588 6/20/2013 003069 STANLEY,MONICA
5589 6/20/2013 003398 WOODARD,SETH
8 Vouchers for bank code: pk-ref
PARKS REFUND
PARKS REFUND
PARKS REFUND
PARKS REFUND
Fund/Dept
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
Description/Account
CANCELLATION OF MEETING ROO
Total :
DAMAGE DEPOSIT: EDGECLIFF PP
Total :
DAMAGE REFUND: LARGE MEETIN
Total :
DAMAGE DEPOSIT:VALLEY HORS
Total :
PARTIAL REFUND FOR SUMMER C
Total :
DAMAGE DEPOSIT: MIRABEAU ME
Total :
DAMAGE DEPOSIT:VALLEY MISSI(
Total :
DAMAGE DEPOSIT: EDGECLIFF PP
Total :
Bank total :
8 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers :
Amount
1,976.00
1,976.00
52.00
52.00
52.00
52.00
52.00
52.00
20.00
20.00
52.00
52.00
52.00
52.00
52.00
52.00
2,308.00
2,308.00
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 1
Bank code:
Voucher
29478
29479
29480
29481
29482
29483
29484
29485
29486
29487
29488
29489
apbank
Date Vendor
Invoice
6/20/2013 002816 ABLE CLEAN-UP TECHNOLOGIES
6/20/2013 001081 ALSCO
6/20/2013 003377 AMERICAN FLOOR MATS
6/20/2013 000571 CODE PUBLISHING CO
15243
LSP01325492
ORD#250427
43786
6/20/2013 003256 DISCOVERY BENEFITS, INC, HRA PLAN 0000396161
6/20/2013 003393 ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR
6/20/2013 003177 GUTH, ERIC
6/20/2013 000265 JACKSON, MIKE
6/20/2013 003394 KAFTANSK1, PAUL
6/20/2013 003313 LADD,MARIA
6/20/2013 003251 MDI MARKETING
6/20/2013 000652 OFFICE DEPOT INC.
D828624 APRIL 2013
D828625 APRIL 2013
EXPENSE
JULY 2013
TRANINING 2013
EXPENSE
9670
659769703001
Fund/Dept
001.058.056.524
001.058.057.558
001.058.057.558
001.013.000.513
001.018.016,518
001,090.000,548
001.090.000.548
001.032.000.543
001.013.000.513
001.018.016.518
001.018.013.513
001.090.000.558
001.018.014.514
Description/Account
SECURE/BOARD UP HOUSE
Total :
FLOOR MAT SERVICE FOR PERM!'
Total :
FLOOR MATS FOR PERMIT CENTE
Total :
MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE
Total :
JUNE 2013 HRA SERVICE FEE
Total :
RENTAL CAR PUBLIC WORKS-.CAC
RENTAL CAR FOR PUBLIC WORKS
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
JULY 2013 AUTO ALLOWANCE
Total :
REIMBURSEMENT FUEL FOR TRAI
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
ADVERTISEMENTS
SUPPLIES:FINANCE
Total :
Total :
Total :
Amount
266.32
266.32
46.55
46.55
678.99
678.99
147.83
147.83
373.50
373.50
616.84
616.84
1,233.68
50.71
50.71
300.00
300.00
47.27
47.27
15.71
15.71
33,979.97
33,979.97
62.15
62.15
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Spokane Valley
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount
29490 6/20/2013 000675 RAMAX PRINTING&AWARDS 24281 001.058.057.558 NAME PLATE 21.74
24358 001.013.015.515 NAME PLATES 21,74
Total : 43.48
29491 6/20/2013 000952 RECALL DESTRUCTION SVC 3901158360 001.058.057.558 DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION 32.08
Total : 32.08
29492 6/20/2013 002285 SKINFILL, LINDSEY EXPENSE 001.018.016.518 EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 124.30
Total : 124.30
29493 6/20/2013 000230 SPOKANE CO AUDITORS OFFICE MAY 2013 001.058.056.558 RECORDING FEES 350.00
Total : 350.00
29494 6/20/2013 000335 TIRE-RAMA 8080023180 001.058.056.558 OIL CHANGE:4-003 30.40
Total : 30.40
29495 6/20/2013 000676 WEST 827355731 001.013.015.515 MAY SUBSCIPTION CHARGES 722.00
Total : 722.00
18 Vouchers for bank code: apbank Bank total : 38,504.94
18 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 38,504.94
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 1
Bank code: apbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
29496 6/21/2013 000334 ARGUS JANITORIAL LLC
29497 6/21/2013 000030 AVISTA
29498 6/21/2013 001169 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
29499 6/21/2013 002712 GTFX INC.
29500 6/21/2013 000741 HONEY BUCKETS
29501 6/21/2013 000388 IRVIN WATER DIST.#6
INV008821
May 2013
June 2013
36727
1-673755
June 2013
29502 6/21/2013 001635 ISS FACILITY/EVENT SERVICES 603701
603702
603722
29503 6/21/2013 003367 KIMMEL ATHLETIC SUPPLY CO. INC 0298555
0298555
29504 6/21/2013 000910 MANTZ, GLORIA Expenses
29505 6/21/2013 001860 PLATT 5038600
29506 6/21/2013 000019 PURRFECT LOGOS INC. 31468
29507 6/21/2013 000675 RAMAX PRINTING&AWARDS 24354
Fund/Dept
001.016.000.521
001.076.300.576
001.018.014.514
001.076.305.575
001.076.300.576
101.042.000.542
001.076.305.575
001.076.305.575
001.076.305.575
001.076.301.571
001.076.301.571
001.058.055.558
001.076.305.575
001.076.000.576
001.058.055.558
Description/Account
PRECINCT JANITORIAL SERVICES
Total:
UTILITIES: PARKS MASTER AVISTA
Total :
PETTY CASH:9131 THROUGH 913.
Total :
SERVICE GREASE TRAP
Total :
HONEY BUCKET RENTAL:PARKS
Total:
UTILITIES:PW
Total :
EVENT SERVICES AT CENTERPLAI
EVENT SERVICES AT CENTERPLA
EVENT SERVICES AT CENTERPLAI
Total :
SUPPLIES FOR SUMMER CAMPSIF
SUPPLIES FOR SUMMER CAMPS/F
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total:
SUPPLIES FOR CENTERPLACE
Total :
SHIRTS FOR PARKS DEPT
NAME PLATES
Total :
Amount
2,386.87
2,386.87
9,576.16
9,576.16
60.94
60.94
110.33
110.33
154.00
154.00
193.91
193.91
210.70
76.91
252.85
540.46
1,142.00
417.41
1,559.41
22.19
22.19
246.90
246.90
50.83
50.83
34.24
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 2
Bank code:
Voucher
apbank
Date Vendor
Invoice
29507
6/21/2013 000675
000675 RAMAX PRINTING&AWARDS (Continued)
29508 6/21/2013 000415 ROSAUERS
29509
29510
29511
29512
29513
29514
29515
29516
29517
6/21/2013 000323 SPOKANE CO UTILITIES
679774
696501
June 2013
6/21/2013 000404 SPOKANE VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM June 2013
6/21/2013 001083 STANDARD PLBG HEATING CONTROLS 50795
6/21/2013 002212 STANLEY SECURITY SOLUTIONS
6/21/2013 001472 TESTAMERICA LABORATORI ES
6/21/2013 001911 THE GLOVER MANSION
6/21/2013 003175 VISIT SPOKANE
10285824
59007177
CP752
CP796
5807
6/21/2013 000038 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SPOKANE 0057418-1518-6
6/21/2013 000487 YMCA OF THE INLAND NW
29518 6/21/2013 003128 YWCA OF SPOKANE
April 2013
June 2013
Fund/Dept
001.076.301.571
001.076.301.571
001.076.302.576
105.000.000.557
001.016.000.521
001.016.000.521
001.076.300.576
001.076.305.575
001.076.305.575
105.000.000.557
402.402.000.531
001.076.301.571
001.076.302.576
June 2013 001.090.000.560
Description/Account
Total:
REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES
REC PROGRAM SUPPLIES
Total :
SPOKANE CO SEWER CHRGS:JUI
Total:
LODGING TAX GRANT REIMBURSE
Total :
MAY 2013 MONTHLY MAINTENANC
Total :
MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE:
Total:
TC/PA ANALYSIS: PARKS
Total:
EVENT SERVICES AT CENTERPLAt
EVENT SERVICES AT CENTERPLAt
Total :
2013 LODGING TAX REIMBURSEME
Total :
WASTE MANAGEMENT:MAY 2013
Total:
INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT
JAN-MAY 2013 OPERATING EXPEN
Total :
SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT REIMBI
Total:
Amount
34.24
46.76
19.65
66.41
1,520.20
1,520.20
1,356.09
1,356.09
570.68
570.68
81.53
81.53
27.00
27.00
126.77
152.18
278.95
19,354.03
19,354.03
4,654.08
4,654.08
207.87
30,701.13
30,909.00
1,045.37
1,045.37
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 3
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount
23 Vouchers for bank code: apbank Bank total : 74,799.58
23 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 74,799.58
1,the undersigned,do certify under penalty of perjury,
that the materials have been furnished,the services
rendered,or the labor performed as described herein
and that the claim is just,due and an unpaid
obligation against the City of Spokane Valley,and that
I am authorized to authenticate and certify said claim.
Finance Director Date
Mayor Date
Council Member Date
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 1
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
29519 6/28/2013 003078 AU.WEST TESTING&ENGINEERING 70481
70787
29520 6/28/2013 001081 ALSCO LSP01331488
29521 6/28/2013 003076 AMSDEN, ERICA EXPENSE
29522 6/28/2013 002937 AUTO ELECTRIC PRODUCTS 34329
29523 6/28/2013 002655 AZTECH ELECTRIC INC
29524 6/28/2013 001816 BENTHIN&ASSOCIATES
29525 6/28/2013 000796 BUDINGER&ASSOC INC
PAY APP#2
PAY APP#3
PAY APP#4
2038
M13121-1
29526 6/28/2013 003400 CARNHOPE IRRIGATION, DISTRICT#7 2231
29527 6/28/2013 000322 CENTURYLINK
29528 6/28/2013 000729 CH2MHILL INC
JUNE 2013
3854127
3857930
3857994
29529 6/28/2013 000026 CONTRACT RESOURCE GROUP INC 120460-1
Fund/Dept
303.303.146.595
303.303.146.595
001.058.057.558
001.032.000.543
101.000.000.542
303.303.061.595
303.303.061,595
101.042.133595
303.303.149.595
303.303.005.595
303.303.171.595
001.076.000.576
303.303.155.595
303.303.155.595
303.303.156.595
001.058.057.558
Description/Account
0146-CN MATERIALS TESTING
0146-CN MATERIALS TESTING
Total :
FLOOR MAT SERVICE FOR PERMIT
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
SUPPLIES: PW
Total :
0061 -PINES ITS CONSTRUCTION
0061 -PINES ITS CONSTRUCTION
SPRAGUE/SULLIVAN ITS PROJECT
Total :
0149-CN SURVEY SERVICES
Total :
0005-PINES MANSFIELD COMPACT
Total :
RELOCATE FIRE HYDRANTS
Total :
2013 PHONE SVCS:ACCT 509 Z14-
Total :
0155-SULLIVAN RD W BRIDGE SL
0155-SULLIVAN RD W BRIDGE SL
0156-MANSFIELD CONNECTION I,
Total :
RECONFIGURE PERMIT CENTER
Amount
2,060.00
654.88
2,714.88
46.55
46.55
39.58
39.58
297.84
297.84
247,178.17
6,877.89
18,851.83
272,907.89
442.00
442.00
328.48
328.48
1,035.87
1,035.87
500.29
500.29
67,996.07
59,641.89
7,516.60
135,154.56
236.42
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 2
Bank code:
Voucher
29529
29530
29531
29532
29533
29534
29535
29536
29537
apbank
Date Vendor
Invoice
6/28/2013 000026
000026 CONTRACT RESOURCE GROUP INC (Continued)
6/28/2013 000734 DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
6/28/2013 000912 DEX MEDIA WEST
6/28/2013 000609 GENDRONS CO
6/28/2013 002568 GRANICUS INC
6/28/2013 002520 HUSKY INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS
6/28/2013 002538 HYDRAULICS PLUS, INC
6/28/2013 002384 IMS INFRASTRUCTURE MGMT. LLC
6/28/2013 003362 INLAND GEAR
RE-313-ATB30611063
RE-313-ATB30611065
JUNE 2013
JUNE 2013
Fund/Dept
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
001.076.305.575
001.076.304.575
Description/Account
Amount
Total :
STATE ROUTE ROADWAY MAINT
SIGNALAND ILLUMINATION MAIN
Total :
ADVERTISING FOR CENTERPLACE
ADVERTISING FOR SENIOR CENTS
Total :
3180 101.042.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW
45979
83586
85473
85636
85730
85817
85863
86097
86099
86271
001.011.000.511
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
BROADCASTING SERVICES
SUPPLIES:PW
SUPPLIES:PW
SUPPLIES:PW
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
16598 101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW
16621 101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW
10113-3
10113-4
22785
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.00(1000.542
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
2013 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT P1
2013 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT P1
Total :
REPAIR BACK SECT OF TRANS 5-2
Total :
236.42
1,687.46
7,543.54
9,231.00
147.82
31.74
179.56
27.72
27.72
719.59
719.59
334.84
442.34
357.88
20.65
41.33
18.96
9.96
87.55
7.09
1,320.60
30.33
30.33
60.66
30,445.00
11,740.00
42,185.00
1,076.33
1,076.33
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 3
Bank code: apbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
29538 6/28/2013 000012 JOURNAL OF BUSINESS INC.
29539 6/28/2013 002466 KENWORTH SALES
29540 6/28/2013 003364 L.E.E.D.
29541 6/28/2013 001944 LANCER LTD
29542 6/28/2013 000482 LANDTEK LLC
29543 6/28/2013 002259 MENKE JACKSON BEYER EHILS
29544 6/28/2013 000662 NATL BARRICADE&SIGN CO
92112
166208
166224
06071301
0437641
4941
492
79964
80080
29545 6/28/2013 001035 NETWORK DESIGN&MANAGEMENT 4119
4158
29546 6/28/2013 000616 NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING 32599
29547 6/28/2013 000652 OFFICE DEPOT INC.
660899506001
661155959001
663348781001
663456675001
663456782001
29548 6/28/2013 000307 OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER MAY 2013
Fund/Dept
001.018.014.514
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
001.016.000.521
001.013.015.515
311.000.174.595
303.303.060.595
001.032.000.543
402.402.000.531
001.090.000.518
001.090.000.518
001.018.014.514
001.076.000.576
001.076.000.576
001.018.013.513
001.018.016.518
001.018.016.518
001.016.000.586
Description/Account
Amount
CUST ID 61843 3 YR SUBSCRIPTIO
Total :
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
AMMO FOR SVPD
BUSINESS CARDS:ZAMORA
Total :
Total :
Total:
0174-2013 STREET PRES.PH1 SL
Total :
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
SUPPLIES: PW
SUPPLIES: PW
Total :
Total :
SENTINAL RACK QUARTERLY BILL
RAPIDSSL CERTIFICATE RENEWAL
Total :
COMPTIA SECURITY COURSE-BIN
Total :
SUPPLIES:CP
SUPPLIES:CP
SUPPLIES:OFFICE
SUPPLIES: HR
SUPPLIES: HR
STATE REMITTANCE
Total :
79.95
79.95
764.88
103.44
868.32
2,459.83
2,459.83
36.14
36.14
2,103.75
2,103.75
227.50
227.50
212.24
41.31
253.55
1,197.00
149.47
1,346.47
2,284.00
2,284.00
299.57
79.55
79.50
50.21
8.67
517.50
51,120.87
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Voucher List
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Page: 4
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
29548 6/28/2013 000307 000307 OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASUREF (Continued)
29549 6/28/2013 000881 OXARC
29550 6/28/2013 002424 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL
29551 6/28/2013 001089 POE ASPHALT PAVING, INC.
29552 6/28/2013 003401 RIVER CITY GLASS INC
29553 6/28/2013 002288 SARGENT ENGINEERS INC. 28533
28534
29554 6/28/2013 000709 SENSKE LAWN&TREE CARE INC. 5504709
5567451
29555 6/28/2013 002531 SIX ROBBLEES INC 5-673871
5-674669
29556 6/28/2013 001892 SKILLINGS CONNOLLY INC
29557 6/28/2013 001140 SPECIAL ASPHALT PRODUCTS
29558 6/28/2013 000308 SPOKANE CO PROSECUTING ATTY MAY 2013
27719SS
1428301-JN13
PAY APP 2
2013
8376
8377
8378
INVC061747
1NVC061876
Fund/Dept
Description/Account
101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES:PW
001.090.000.518
303.223.40.00
101.000.000.542
101.042.000.542
303.000.175.595
311.000.174,595
311.000.174.595
POSTAGE METER RENTAL
Total :
Total :
Total:
RETAINAGE RELEASE CIP 0106
Total :
SUPPLIES: PW
Total :
ON-CALL BRIDGE CONSULTING TA
BRIDGE AND STRUCTURAL CONSI
Total :
411 IRRIGATION PROJECT: CIP 017
411 IRRIGATION PROJECT: CIP 017
Total :
101.000,000.542 SUPPLIES: PW
101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES:PW
303.303.156.595
303.303.149.595
303.303.168.595
Total :
RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION SERA
10-008 E ON CALL ROW ACQUISITI
RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION SERA
Total :
101.042.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW
101.042.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW
001.016.000.586
Total :
CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION F
Total :
Amount
51,120.87
32.51
32.51
275.00
275.00
6,590.11
6,590.11
397.84
397.84
690.80
921.06
1,611.86
2,081.99
73.92
2,155.91
36.78
117.14
153.92
4,355.40
5,151.44
1,214.01
10,720.85
14,791.90
306.53
15,098.43
794.65
794.65
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 5
Bank code:
Voucher
29559
29560
29561
29562
29563
29564
29565
29566
29567
29568
29569
apbank
Date Vendor
Invoice
6/28/2013 002540 SPOKANE HOUSE OF HOSE INC.
6/28/2013 002978 SPOKANE SODA WORKS
6/28/2013 001903 SPOKANE TRAFFIC CONTROL
6/28/2013 000093 SPOKESMAN-REVIEW
6/28/2013 000311 SPRINT
6/28/2013 001875 STRATA
298800
M13272
SMV13-1
358083
959698810-067
SP130123-I N
S P130150-I N
6/28/2013 003318 TACOMA SCREW PRODUCTS INC 24003490
30381389
6/28/2013 001895 TAYLOR ENGINEERING INC
6/28/2013 002254 TOWEY,TOM
6/28/2013 001464 TW TELECOM
6/28/2013 000087 VERIZON WIRELESS
2
4
5
EXPENSE
05577298
9706737485
9706738739
Fund/Dept Description/Account
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.042.000.542
403.000.173.594
SUPPLIES: PW
Total
REFINISH CAB OF DUMP TRUCK 5.
Total :
BRIDGE INSPECTION FLAGGING S
Total :
ADVERTISEMENT:ACCOUNT 4236.
Total :
001.058.057.558 GPS PHONE:JUNE 2013
303.303.156.595
303.303.061.595
Total :
0156-MANSFIELD AVE CONNECT!
0061 -CN MATERIALS TESTING
Total :
101,000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW
101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW
303.303.155.595
303.303.149.595
303.303.168.595
001.011.000.511
001.076.305.575
001.016.000.521
001.016.000.521
Total :
0155-WEST SULLIVAN BRIDGE Al.
DESIGN SERVICES
DESIGN SERVICES
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
INTERNET/DATA/PHONE LINES:JU
Total:
AIR CARD FOR POLICE CHEIF
AIR CARDS FOR POLICE DEPARTi4
Total :
Amount
122.46
122.46
3,647.64
3,647.64
317.50
317.50
691.02
691.02
70.16
70.16
1,745.00
1,013.06
2,758.06
11.05
234.62
245.67
59.97
479.71
2,578.42
3,118.10
134.50
134.50
1,160.13
1,160.13
40.01
803.22
843.23
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 6
Sank code: apbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
29570
6/28/2013 000005 VMI INC
29571 6/28/2013 000100 WABO INC.
227331
26843
29572 6/28/2013 000038 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SPOKANE 1846893-2681-9
29573 6/28/2013 002839 WIND WIRELESS INC.
29574 6/28/2013 002651 WOODARD,ARNE
29575 6/28/2013 001885 ZAYO GROUP LLC
29576 6/28/2013 001885 ZAYO GROUP LLC
79077
EXPENSE
EXPENSE
JUNE 2013 B
JUNE 2013
62713032 6/28/2013 002244 AOT PUBLIC SAFETY CORPORATION SPKVLY-42
627130040 6/28/2013 000001 SPOKANE CO TREASURER
60 Vouchers for bank code: apbank
9290200474
Fund/Dept
001.090.000.518
001.018.016.518
101.042.000.543
101.042.000.542
001.011.000.511
001.011.000.511
101.042.000.542
001.090.000.518
001.016.000.521
001.016.000.521
Description/Account
SHURE PGXD14/93UHF FREQ AGIL
Total :
JOB POSTING ON THE WABO WEE
Total :
WASTE MANAGEMENT: MAINT FA(
Total :
WIRELESS PHONE/INTERNET FOR
Total :
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Total :
DARK FIBER LEASE
Total :
HIGH SPEED INTERNET CITY HALL
Total :
CRYWOLF CHARGES: MAY 2013
Total :
LAW ENFORCEMENT:JUNE 2013
Total :
Bank total
Amount
387.77
387.77
50.00
50.00
172.46
172.46
84.95
84.95
61.69
129.95
191.64
579.43
579.43
558.38
558.38
3,494.58
3,4.94.58
1,529,813.00
1,529,813.00
2,116,074.46
60 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 2,116,074.46
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Spokane Valley
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount
29577 7/2/2013 002625 WA STATE PARKS&REC COMM, LANDS CIP 0155 303.303.155.595 SPOKANE CENTENNIAL TRAIL R17 3,185.00
Total : 3,185.00
29578 7/2/2013 002625 WA STATE PARKS&REC COMM, LANDS CIP 0155 B 303.303.155.595 SPOKANE CENTENNIAL TRAIL P47 1275.00
Total : 1,275.00
2 Vouchers for bank code: apbank Bank total : 4,460.00
2 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 4,460.00
I,the undersigned,do certify under penalty of perjury,
that the materials have been furnished,the services
rendered,or the labor performed as described herein
and that the claim is just,due and an unpaid
obligation against the City of Spokane Valley,and that
I am authorized to authenticate and certify said claim.
Finance Director Date
Mayor Date
Council Member Date
Page: 1
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 07-9-2013 Department Director Approval : ❑
Item: Check all that apply: ® consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Payroll for Period Ending June 15 2013
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND:
OPTIONS:
Budget/Financial impacts:
Employees Council Total
Gross: $ 248,630.52 $ - $248,630.52
Benefits: $ 40,466.75 $ - $ 40,466.75
Total payroll $ 289,097.27 $ - $289,097.27
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Approve Payroll
STAFF CONTACT: Raba Nimri
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 07-9-2013 Department Director Approval : ❑
Item: Check all that apply: ® consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Payroll for Period Ending June 30, 2013
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND:
OPTIONS:
Budget/Financial impacts:
Employees Council Total
Gross: $ 252,390.54 $ 5,475.00 - $257,865.54
Benefits: $ 136,719.34 $ 9,111.18 - $145,830.52
Total payroll $ 389,109.88 $ 14,586.18 - $403,696.06
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Approve Payroll
STAFF CONTACT: Raba Nimri
DRAFT
MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Meeting
Formal Meeting Format
Tuesday,June 11,2013
Mayor Towey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Attendance: City Staff:
Tom Towey,Mayor Mike Jackson,City Manager
Dean Grafos, Councilmember Cary Driskell,City Attorney
Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney
Rod Higgins, Councilmember Mike Stone,Parks&Rec Director
Ben Wick, Councilmember Mark Calhoun,Finance Director
Arne Woodard, Councilmember Eric Guth,Public Works Director
Scott Kuhta,Planning Manager
Absent: Mike Basinger, Senior Planner
Gary Schimmels,Deputy Mayor Steve Worley, Senior Engineer
Micki Harnois,Planner
Rick VanLeuven,Police Chief
Carolbelle Branch,Public Information Officer
Chris Bainbridge,City Clerk
INVOCATION: In the absence of a pastor,Mayor Towey asked for several minutes of silent reflection.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Towey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all Councilmembers were present except Deputy
Mayor Schimmels. It was moved by Councilmember Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to
excuse Deputy Mayor Schimmels from tonight's meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Councilmember Wick, seconded and unanimously agreed
to approve the agenda.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: June Community Recognition
Mayor Towey said that Spokane Valley Partners, tonight's Community Recognition recipient, is an
organization that has had a positive impact on our citizens, and he acknowledged Mr. Ken Briggs,
Spokane Valley Partners CEO. Mayor Towey explained some of the many ways Spokane Valley Partners
has helped members of the community, including programs such as the Food Bank, Have-A-Heart
Valentine Program, Back Packs for Kids, and other emergency assistance programs; and said he is very
proud to honor this organization and Mr. Briggs for his leadership. After Mayor Towey presented Mr.
Briggs with the Certificate of Recognition and Key to the City, Mr. Briggs extended thanks on behalf of
the hundreds of volunteers and Board of Directors, as well as their service recipients; and he thanked
Mayor Towey and Council for their support.
COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS:
Councilmember Woodard said he attended the Avista Stadium re-dedication; the PACE Awards; an Eagle
Scout Presentation; and simulated Congressional hearings where students participated in Constitutional
discussions.
Councilmember Wick: reported he also attended the Avista Stadium grand re-opening; went to a SNAP
Planning Committee meeting; and attended the PACE Awards.
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Councilmember Grafos: said he participated in yesterday's City Finance Committee meeting, which he
said was very productive as the City continues working toward a sustainable budget; and met with several
citizens.
Councilmember Higgins: reported he attended the PACE Awards, the re-dedication of Avista Stadium,
went to the Argonne Road Ace Hardware Grand Opening where bolt cutters were used to open a chain
rather than scissors cutting a ribbon; and attended an exercise this morning with the South Pines
Elementary students as they studied the Constitution.
Councilmember Hafner: said he also attended the PACE Awards,the Ace Hardware opening;participated
in the Finance Committee Meeting; and attended this morning's meeting with the 5th graders' simulated
hearings concerning the Constitution.
MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Towey said his activities included some of the previously mentioned
events, as well as the Aurora Awards downtown; said he was invited to the West Valley City School for a
presentation on project-based learning; attended the University High biomedical class; went to the
"ribbon" cutting where he had to use a bolt cutter to open the facility; was invited to the Fairfield Flag
Day Parade; participate in yesterday's City Finance Committee meeting, which he said is the start of a
dialogue for our future philosophy; and mentioned the South Pines Elementary students' impressive
presentation concerning the Constitution.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered.
1. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any
member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered
separately.
a.Approval of the following claim vouchers:
VOUCHER LIST VOUCHER NUMBERS TOTAL AMOUNT
05/23/2013 29215-29250 $288,176.67
05/24/2013 29251-29288 $92,056.01
05/31/2013 29289-29325; 529130114; 530130040; 530130044 $2,409,885.04
05/31/2013 5568-5580 $1,978.00
06/03/2013 5581 $502..00
06/03/2013 29326-29344 $67,866.34
GRAND TOTAL $2,860,464.06
b.Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending May 31,2013: $415,476.28
c.Approval of May 28,2013 Council Meeting Minutes,Formal Format
It was moved by Councilmember Wick, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent
Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 13-007,Manufactured Homes in Individual Lots—Micki Harnois
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Wick and seconded
to approve ordinance 13-007, City initiated amendment CTA 2013-2003. Planner Harnois briefly
explained that the purpose of this amendment is to eliminate the requirement for new manufactured
homes on an individual lot; and said that the ordinance has not changed since the first reading. Mayor
Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous.
Opposed:None. Motion carried.
3.First Reading Proposed Ordinance 13-008, Comprehensive Plan—Mike Basinger
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Wick and seconded
to advance Ordinance 13-008 to a second reading. Senior Planner Basinger went through the proposed
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amendments, adding that at Council's request,one particular parcel was removed from CPA 03-013 to act
in accordance with public comment received by the Planning Commission. Mayor Towey invited public
comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None.
Motion carried.
4.First Reading Proposed Ordinance 13-009,Zoning Map, Comprehensive Plan—Mike Basinger
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Wick and seconded
to advance ordinance 13-009 to a second reading. Mr. Basinger explained that this ordinance would
reflect any changes made to the comprehensive plan map in the City's official zoning map.Mayor Towey
invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous.
Opposed:None. Motion carried.
5. Proposed Resolution 13-006 Adopting 2014-2019 Transportation Improvement Plan—Steve Worley
It was moved by Councilmember Wick and seconded to approve Resolution 13-006 adopting the 2014-
2019 Six Year TIP as presented. Senior Engineer Worley explained that this has been before Council on
several occasions, including May 28 for a public hearing; and he said that nothing has changed since that
public hearing. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:
In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried.
6.Motion Consideration: Approval of Contract,Phase I Decant Facility—Eric Guth
It was moved by Councilmember Wick and seconded to award the Spokane Valley Regional Decant
Facility, Phase 1 project to MDM Construction, Inc in the amount of$147,893.09 and authorize the City
Manager to finalize and execute the construction contract. Public Works Director Guth explained that
bids were opened Monday and there were three bidders;that Cats Eye used an older bid form and some of
the quantities had changes as well as the way those quantities were measured, and since there would be no
way to be equitable across the board, their bid was rejected; he said he spoke with representatives from
Cats Eye and they recognized their error;therefore the next lowest bidder is MDM. Mayor Towey invited
public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:
None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comments. Mr. Todd Whipple of Whipple
Consulting Engineers expressed his appreciation to Director Hohman and his staff as well as Council for
the improvements in the service provided; and said he wanted to personally thank Mr. Hohman and his
staff for their hard work.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7. Lodging Tax Report—Erik Lamb/Mark Calhoun
Deputy City Attorney Lamb went over the history of our past procedure for handling applications and
determining funding for Lodging Tax Funding; and said that although we didn't have a set methodology
for awarding funds, we decided to wait for the outcome of the pending legislation, Engrossed Substitute
House Bill 1253,which ultimately passed May 10. Mr. Lamb said tonight staff is here to talk about what
that legislation does. As noted in his Request for Council Action form, Mr. Lamb explained about the
expanded uses that were/are set to expire the end of June this year; and that the new legislation now
permanently authorizes all the existing uses except capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities
operated by non-profit organizations. He also explained about the new application process whereby those
wishing to be funded must submit an application to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)which
then makes recommendations to Council for which entity to fund and how much; and that Council can
only select recipients from among those submitted by the LTAC; so Council discretion is now limited to
funding all, some or none of the candidates submitted on a list given to Council by the LTAC. Mr. Lamb
said the question arose concerning municipal proposals, and said it is our legal department's interpretation
that we would only have to submit a proposal for a change in use; which would therefore not apply to the
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allocation to CenterPlace and for the marketing purposes the City made last year. In response to a
question from Mayor Towey, if the asked for amounts were to be changed without a basis, then would
that be considered a change in use and therefore be subject to the determination of the LTAC. Mr. Lamb
concurred and stressed that this is an interpretation and that the issue has been heavily debated. He
mentioned there are also reporting requirements and every entity funded must report giving a specified
number of people who traveled fifty miles away, stayed overnight in paid accommodations, and other
requirements. In summary,Mr. Lamb explained,they want to track how the funds are being used.
Councilmember Woodward asked how we established the history for allocations to CenterPlace in past
years as the amounts changed over the years from$90,000 to $30,000. Mr. Lamb said the figures are not
tracked by a continued history; that in 2011 CenterPlace was not awarded any funds; and said for this
purpose, the $30,000 would be the basis to use. There was discussion about the arduous task of verifying
number of attendees, with Councilmember Woodard mentioning his displeasure of taking this out of the
hands of the elected and into the hands of a Board, as he feels that is a contradiction of what the
representation system is all about. Councilmember Wick asked if after Council considers the applications,
and then returns applications to LTAC for further consideration, would that require Council to wait
another forty-five days prior to taking action; and Mr. Lamb said he feels it would; that a consideration is
also to keep approximately$100,000 in the funds for reserve purposes, and if the funds were not awarded,
they could remain in the fund until the following year's process.
Finance Director Calhoun said we attempt to keep about$100,000 in the fund to provide for cash flow as
it takes about two months to actually receive the funds; and said there is also the possibility of having
more than one round of applicants/awards, adding that two rounds are very time consuming and he feels
the recipients would prefer to just have the one round. Mr. Calhoun said the process is included in the
Advance Agenda and will start in September.
8. Pavement Preservation Phase Two—Eric Guth
Public Works Director Guth said the more correct agenda item title is actually an update on 2013 Street
Preservation Projects. Mr. Guth went over the projects as listed on his Request for Council Action Form,
and said he expects to have another report in about four weeks; that next year they plan to do more
surface-type treatments, and that a lot of this work is due to backlog. Mayor Towey asked for a
consensus to move forward with the 2013 street preservation phase 3 projects as presented, and Council
agreed.
9.Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey
Councilmember Grafos asked about having the Community Development Director or staff bring forward
some information regarding the Saltese Flats Floodplains study submitted by Spokane County, as he said
it could affect hundreds of properties in our City, and said he would like to have a map showing the
expansion area, properties involved, and stormwater use. Mr. Jackson said he will review that with staff
and will provide as much information as possible,but at this point it is a County project. Councilmember
Woodard asked about the public safety contract, and Mr. Jackson explained that the contract renews
automatically but this is something that could be discussed at the workshop if Council wants to start
discussing whether there is a need to fund additional officers. Mayor Towey reminded everyone of next
Tuesday's workshop meeting during the day, followed by a joint meeting with the Planning Commission
that evening to discuss the Shoreline Master Plan.
INFORMATION ONLY Item (10) Finance Monthly Report; (11) Police Department Monthly Report;
and (12) Stormwater Project Grant Requests were for information only and were not reported or
discussed.
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Jackson said that meetings have begun with consultant HDR Engineering to review
alternatives for transport and disposal of solid waste, and that a special meeting has been scheduled for
August 28; he said the goal is to have the alternatives match Council's expectations; and he said further
information will be forthcoming.
It was moved by Councilmember Wick, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
ATTEST: Thomas E.Towey,Mayor
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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MINUTES
Special Meeting
Spokane Valley City Council
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Tuesday,June 18,2013
6:00 p.m.
Spokane Valley Council Chambers
11707 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, Wa. 99216
Attendance:
City Councilmembers Staff Planning Commissioners
Tom Towey,Mayor Mike Jackson, City Manager Bill Bates, Chair
Gary Schimmels,Deputy Mayor Mark Calhoun,Finance Director Kevin Anderson
Dean Grafos, Councilmember Cary Driskell,City Attorney Christina Carlsen
Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney Michael Phillips
Rod Higgins, Councilmember John Hohman, Comm.Dev Director Robert McCaslin
Ben Wick, Councilmember Eric Guth,Public Works Director Steven Neill
Arne Woodard, Councilmember Mike Stone,Parks&Rec Director
Lori Barlow, Senior Planner Absent:
Special Guests: Rick Van Leuven,Police Chief Joe Stoy,Vice Chair
Tadas Kisielius,Attorney with Scott Kuhta,Planning Manager
VanNess Feldman Gordon Derr Christine Bainbridge,City Clerk
Noah Herlocker, Sr Ecologist,URS Corp
John Patrouch,URS Corp,Engineer
Mayor Towey call the meeting to order, welcomed everyone, and expressed his appreciation to the
Planning Commissioners for attending. After self-introductions of those seated at the tables, including
Messers Kisielius and Herlocker,Mayor Towey asked if there were any questions about tonight's agenda
item. No questions were posed and Mayor Towey turned the meeting over to the Shoreline Management
Program Team.
Community Development Director Hohman explained that the team is here to talk about the Shoreline
Master Program and give an overview of where we are and where we're going, and to look at some of the
development regulations. Mr. Hohman said staff and the team have been spending a lot of time to get the
very best draft while still complying with all the regulations. Mr. Hohman encouraged Councilmembers
and Commissioners to ask questions, and said staff views this meeting as the official kickoff as they move
forward in the public participation process and ultimate adoption; adding that the public hearing will be
held in July, and the process moves to Council thereafter. Director Hohman explained that the shoreline
regulations only apply to the shorelines and that jurisdiction; that the focus is on the Spokane River, and
of note is the properties along the River; that this presentation is a review of a presentation given to
Council about one and a half years ago, and is a means to re-boost the effort to move this forward.
Director Hohman said the tonight's information will show where the regulations apply so everyone will
get a feel for the context they are working on and how little property is impacted by these regulations; and
as shown on slide 3 of the PowerPoint, that 62% of the land is public compared with 38% private land.
Mr. Hohman also noted that slide 5 indicates the five property owners with whom they interact, and that
although slide 12 indicates 6 property owners,Mr. Hohman said he feels the more correct number is five.
In continuing through the presentation, Mr. Hohman said that slide 15 gives a good example of what the
property looks like and the steepness of the slopes, which steepness he said would make it difficult to
develop.
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Senior Planner Barlow then gave an overview of the development regulations beginning with slide 19;
she said the team is looking at the drafts of the development and critical areas regulations; she said for
tonight's explanation purposes, they have separated development regulations from critical areas
regulations, but they actually are one piece as the critical areas are one section of the entire development
regulations. Ms. Barlow explained that they have not yet started the public review process so changes
could still occur in terms of formatting or modifying the language. As explained previously, Ms. Barlow
said that eventually Council will be asked to accept this piece by resolution, as was done on previous
sections; adding that one of the benefits of tonight's joint meeting is it will satisfy the need for a study
session for the Planning Commission. She also noted that the open house is scheduled for July 18 with
the public hearing tentatively set for July 25 before the Commission; and once the Commission has
completed their review, she said the materials will be forwarded to Council. Ms. Barlow also noted that
all the boxes are checked on slide 20 indicating the large amount of work already done; she said
cumulative impacts and "no net loss analysis" will come before council later, then all the pieces will be
packaged together and sent to the State for them to start their own process. Beginning with slide 21,
Attorney Kisielius went over the regulatory framework and state guidelines, explained the minimum
requirements for the SMP (Shoreline Master Program) as noted in the WAC (Washington Administrative
Code), and further explained the "no-net-loss" which he said is the guideline for the shoreline ecological
standards; he stated no net loss is not preservation of pre-development conditions, but more of using the
shoreline ecological standards as the guideline.
Mr. Herlocker explained that his role is to gather the assets and summarize the environmental data
available, and collect additional data to fill in gaps and start to establish the picture of the shoreline
conditions in order to provide the baseline; and said that overall the hope is to establish something that
will be protected so the shoreline conditions twenty years from now will be similar to those we currently
have; again, so there will be no net loss, and said in particular that refers to water quality functions and
habitat loss,river cleanup, and TMDL (total maximum daily load); he said some areas are appropriate for
growth and others for conservation while other areas are good contenders for improved functions; they
then look at what kind of regulations are needed to protect what we have in order to prevent any
widespread or uncontrolled losses. The team continued by going through the PowerPoint,which included
showing the critical areas, the process used to develop the draft regulations while not replicating
regulations already in place but more to address those situations unique to the shoreline master program.
The question came up to clarify the meaning of the "gap" and Mr. Kisielius explained that there are
regulations in the WAC and regulations in the City's municipal code, and if regulations are already in
place, they don't replicate them but the "gap" takes care of what those regulations don't address in
situations in the shoreline area. He said that within the shoreline jurisdiction,the SMP has specific things
that the City must do and doesn't have to do anywhere else in the City, which is to protect shoreline
ecological functions; so the gap he said is to add the regulations needed, without duplicating regulations,
in order to satisfy the shoreline management act. The tables were also explained, including that P stands
for permitted process, C for conditional use which involves the DOE (Department of Ecology) as a final
decision maker, and X for prohibited use. During the discussion it was stressed repeatedly that there will
be uses and development on the shoreline, and the idea is not to stop those but rather to ensure what
occurs will not create a net loss. The team also disused the mitigation sequencing.
Commissioner Anderson asked who is the "we" who determines the rules and how they are processed.
Mr. Kisielius explained that concerning the rules, we want to be flexible and give the public the
opportunity to address their desires in various ways, and that there are differing approaches one can take
in different sections; that the current baseline is generally the point to start measuring; and that the "we"
references is the staff, URS and Mr. Kisielius, but most predominantly, is the Community Development
Director. Mr. Hohman referenced page 20, section 2 item A mentions to the director's satisfaction and
said staff will be examining that and if needed will consult and coordinate issues with the DOE; adding
that there are many steps such as conditional uses and variances that would also be reviewed by the DOE.
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Ms. Barlow continued the presentation by explaining buffers and building setbacks, with Mr. Hohman
stating that we have a very detailed inventory of what we have and that we realize this approach will take
more effort to determine the buffer and where it lies on the property. Other areas discussed included the
need to have consistent development regulations while being aware that regulations will differ depending
if the project is public or private, as there are many private projects protected by the Constitution.
Nonconforming structures, or "grandfathering" was also discussed, which Mr. Kisielius explained is the
police power which authorizes cities to change the zoning; but said that caution must be used because a
forced change might be construed as a "taking." He explained that the City has a lot of discretion in
choosing how to deal with nonconforming structures; he said they are generally disfavored but in some
cases can even expand provided it remains consistent with the SMP; he further explained that with
nonconforming structures or uses, we are always talking about some changes in the rules; and that they
examined that issue and feel it is not likely to be a problem. Primary versus accessory structures were also
discussed. Mr. Kisielius explained slide 39 and the overlap in the regulatory relationship between
recreational facilities, boating facilities, and docks, which prompted a very brief discussion concerning
dock construction cost.
Senior Planner Barlow explained that the deadline to have the program adopted is the end of this year;
that there have been some delays as they have moved through the process, but the goal is to push for
completion by June 30 in order to comply with grant requirements and receive reimbursement; she said
they are working closely with the DOE and the DOE is very supporting; that the goal is to go through
each element, and package that up as quickly as possible as the legislative deadline for this process is the
end of this year. It was also noted that we are obligated to review the plan every seven years. There was
brief discussion concerning qualified professionals as noted on pages 11 and 22, with Commissioner
Carlsen mentioning that biologists are generally not licensed professionals.
Mayor Towey thanked everyone for attending the session for the information supplied by the team. It
was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
ATTEST: Thomas E.Towey,Mayor
Christine Bainbridge,City Clerk
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Review
Meeting Date: July 9, 2013 Department Director Approval
Check all that apply: ❑consent ❑old business ®new business ❑public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin.report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Second Reading Proposed Ordinance No. 13-008: Comprehensive
Plan Amendments (includes text and map amendments)
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A, SVMC 17.80.140 and 19.30.010
PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: On May 21, 2013, staff presented City Council with an
administrative report on the 2013 Comprehensive Plan amendments. City Council requested that
parcel 35242.9012 be removed from CPA-03-13 based upon public comment received by the
Planning Commission. The first reading of the ordinance was conducted June 11, 2013.
BACKGROUND:
The Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 17.80.140 establishes an annual comprehensive
plan amendment cycle that runs from November 211d to November 1st of the following year. The
Planning Commission considers applications received prior to November 1st in late spring of the
following year, with a decision by City Council in late spring/early summer.
For the 2013 Comprehensive Plan amendment period, the Community Development Department
received two privately initiated requests for site-specific Comprehensive Plan amendments. In
addition, the City is initiating one site-specific Comprehensive Plan amendment. Sites approved
for a Comprehensive Plan amendment will receive a zoning classification consistent with the
new land use designation.
The 2013 Comprehensive Plan text amendments include amendments to six Comprehensive Plan
Elements: Chapter 2 - Land Use, Chapter 3 — Transportation, Chapter 4 — Capital Facilities and
Public Services, Chapter 7 — Economic Development, Chapter 10 - Neighborhoods, and Chapter
11 - Bike and Pedestrian. The amendments may also entail minor changes to other elements
referencing the proposed amendments.
On April 25, 2013, staff presented the proposed amendments to the Planning Commission at a
study session. On May 9, 2013, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on each of the
Comprehensive Plan amendments. After receiving public testimony, the Planning Commission
deliberated and voted to forward CPA-01-13, CPA-02-13, CPA-03-13, CPA-05-13, CPA-06-13,
CPA-07-13, CPA-08-13, CPA-09-13, and CPA-10-13 to City Council with a recommendation for
approval. Prior to voting CPA-09-13 forward for City Council consideration, the Planning
Commission approved modifications to CPA-09-13.
On May 21, 2013, staff presented City Council with an administrative report on the 2013
Comprehensive Plan amendments. At the briefing, Council requested that parcel 35242.9012 be
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removed from CPA-03-13 to act in accordance with public comment received by the Planning
Commission.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSALS:
Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals are organized into individual reports consisting of
application materials, staff reports, maps, and comments submitted to date to assist the City
Council in its review.
OPTIONS: Approve Ordinance No. 13-008, with or without modification, or take other action
deemed appropriate.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance 13-008, Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, as drafted.
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Basinger, AICP, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Ordinance No. 13-008 with attached text and map
2. Signed Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation
3. Signed Planning Commission Minutes
[Note: Also reference yellow notebook: "2013 Comprehensive Plan Amendments."]
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 13-008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS,through Spokane Valley Ordinance No. 06-010,the City of Spokane Valley adopted
land use plans as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan, Capital Facilities Plan, and maps as the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Spokane Valley (as subsequently amended,the Comprehensive Plan);
and
WHEREAS,the Washington State Growth Management Act(GMA) allows comprehensive plans
to be amended annually(RCW 36.70A.130); and
WHEREAS, amendments to the City Comprehensive Plan may be initiated by the Planning
Commission (Commission), the City Council (Council), citizens, or by the Community Development
Director based on citizen requests or when changed conditions warrant adjustments; and
WHEREAS, the GMA requires comprehensive plans to be implemented with development
regulations,including the zoning of property consistent with land use map designations; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the GMA, the City adopted public participation guidelines to direct
the public involvement process for adopting and amending comprehensive plans; and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC)provides that amendment applications
shall be received until November 1 of each year; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan, as originally adopted by Ordinance No. 06-010, has been
amended by Ordinance No. 07-026, Ordinance No. 08-011, Ordinance No. 09-008, Ordinance No. 09-
039, Ordinance No. 10-007, Ordinance No. 11-001, Ordinance No. 11-007, Ordinance No. 11-009,
Ordinance No. 12-014, and Ordinance No. 12-018; and
WHEREAS, applications were submitted by the applicant, owner or by City staff to amend the
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map for the purpose of beneficially using the property described herein;
and
WHEREAS, following the application to the City, staff conducted an environmental review to
determine the potential environmental impacts from the proposed amendments;and
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2013, after reviewing the environmental checklists, staff issued
Determinations of Non-Significance (DNS) for the proposals, published the DNS in the Valley News
Herald, and where appropriate posted the DNS on the sites and mailed the DNS to all affected public
agencies; and
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2013, notice of the Commission public hearing was published in the
Valley News Herald; and
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2013, notice of the Commission hearing was mailed to all property
owners within 400 feet of the subject property; and
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WHEREAS,on April 19,2013,notice of the hearing was posted on the subject properties; and
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2013, the Commission conducted a briefing to review the proposed
amendments; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2013, the Commission received evidence, information, public testimony,
and a staff report and recommendation at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2013, the Commission conducted a public hearing to consider proposed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. After receiving public testimony, the Commission deliberated
and voted to forward CPA-01-13, CPA-02-13, CPA-03-13, CPA-05-13, CPA-06-13, CPA-07-13, CPA-
08-13, CPA-09-13, and CPA-10-13 to Council with a recommendation for approval. Prior to voting
CPA-09-13 forward for City Council consideration, the Planning Commission approved modifications to
CPA-09-13; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2013, the Washington State Department of Commerce was notified
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106 providing a notice of intent to adopt amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS,on May 21,2013, Council conducted a briefing to review the proposed amendments.
At the briefing, Council requested that parcel 35242.9012 be removed from CPA-03-13 to adhere to the
property owner's request that his property not be subject to the amendment set forth in CPA-03-13.
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2013, Council considered a first ordinance reading to adopt the
proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2013, Council considered a second ordinance reading at which time
Council approved written findings of fact setting forth the basis for recommending approval of the
proposed amendments.
NOW,THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the Comprehensive Plan.
Section 2. Findings. The Council acknowledges that the Commission conducted
appropriate investigation and study and held a public hearing on the proposed amendments to
Comprehensive Plan, and the Council hereby approves the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan map
and text,with a modification to CPA-03-13 to remove parcel 35242.9012 from CPA-03-13. The Council
has read and considered the Commission's findings. The Council hereby makes the following findings:
1. SVMC 17.80.140 provides the framework for the public to participate throughout the Comprehensive
Plan amendment process,including notice and public hearing requirements.
2. On April 19, 2013, notice for the proposed amendments was placed in the Valley News Herald and
each site subject to a site-specific amendment was posted with a "Notice of Public Hearing" sign,
with a description of the proposal.
3. On April 19, 2013, individual notice of the site-specific map amendment proposals were mailed to all
property owners within 400 feet of each affected site.
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4. On May 10, 2013,the Washington State Department of Commerce was provided a notice of intent to
adopt amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
5. Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act set forth in RCW 43.21C (SEPA), environmental
checklists were required for each proposed Comprehensive Plan map and text amendment.
6. Staff reviewed the environmental checklists and a threshold determination was made for each
Comprehensive Plan amendment.
7. On April 19, 2013, Determinations of Non-Significance (DNS) were issued for the requested
Comprehensive Plan amendments.
8. On April 19, 2013, the DNS's were published in the City's official newspaper, the Valley News
Herald,consistent with SVMC 21.20.
9. The procedural requirements of SEPA and SVMC Title 21 have been fulfilled.
10. The Commission and Council have reviewed the proposed amendments concurrently to evaluate the
cumulative impacts. The review was consistent with the annual amendment process outlined in
SVMC 17.80.140 and RCW 36.70A.
11. On May 9, 2013, the Commission held a public hearing on each of the Comprehensive Plan
amendments. After receiving public testimony, the Commission deliberated and voted to forward
CPA-01-13, CPA-02-13, CPA-03-13, CPA-05-13, CPA-06-13, CPA-07-13, CPA-08-13, CPA-09-13,
and CPA-10-13 to Council with a recommendation for approval.
12. Prior to voting CPA-09-13 forward for Council consideration, the Commission approved
modifications to CPA-09-13.
13. The Commission adopted and incorporated by reference all findings of staff for CPA-01-013 through
CPA-03-013 and CPA-05-013 through CPA-10-013. Such findings were included with the
Commission's findings presented to Council. The Council hereby adopts and incorporates by
reference all findings of staff for CPA-01-013 through CPA-03-013 and CPA-05-013 through CPA-
10-013, as adopted by the Commission; with the modification to remove parcel 35242.9012 from
CPA-03-13.
14. The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are consistent with GMA and do not result in
internal inconsistencies within the Comprehensive Plan itself.
15. The site-specific map amendments will provide suitable land use designations consistent with the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
16. The goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan were considered and the proposed amendments are
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
17. Findings were made and factors were considered to ensure compliance with approval criteria
contained in SVMC 17.80.140H(Comprehensive Plan amendments and area-wide rezones).
18. The Comprehensive Plan land use map and text amendments will not adversely affect the public's
general health, safety, and welfare.
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Section 3. Property. The properties subject to this Ordinance are described in Attachment
Section 4. Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, the
Comprehensive Plan is hereby amended as set forth in Attachment "A" (maps) and Attachment `B"
(text). The Comprehensive Plan amendments are generally described as follows:
Map Amendments
File No. CPA-01-13
Proposal: Site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from
Low Density Residential (LDR)with a Single-Family Residential (R-3) zoning classification to an Office
(0)designation with a Garden Office (GO)zoning classification.
Applicant: Arger Co. Real Estate,Inc., 300 N Mullan Road, Spokane Valley,WA 99206.
Amendment Location: West 131 feet of parcel 45143.1328; generally located south of Springfield
Avenue east of Evergreen Road; further located in the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 14, Township 25
North,Range 44 East,Willamette Meridian, Spokane County,Washington.
Council Decision: Change the west 131 feet of parcel 45143.1328 to Office (0).
File No. CPA-02-13
Proposal: Site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from
Low Density Residential (LDR) with a Single-Family Residential (R-3) zoning classification to a High
Density Residential (HDR) designation with a High Density Multifamily Residential (MF-2) zoning
classification.
Applicant: Dennis Crapo,2602 North Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley,WA 99216.
Amendment Location: Parcels 55181.2602 and 55181.2604; generally located south of Sharp Avenue
west of Barker Road; further located in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 18, Township 25 North, Range
45 East,Willamette Meridian, Spokane County,Washington.
Council Decision: Change parcels 55181.2602 and 55181.2604 to High Density Residential(HDR).
File No. CPA-03-13
Proposal: Site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from
Office (0) with an Office (0) zoning classification to a Community Commercial (C) designation with a
Community Commercial(C)zoning classification.
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106, Spokane Valley, WA
99206.
Amendment Location: Parcels 35231.0603, 35231.9106, 35242.9010, and 35242.9011; generally
located south of Interstate 90 and north of 4th Avenue; further located in Sections 23 & 24, Township 25
North,Range 43 East,Willamette Meridian, Spokane County,Washington.
Council Decision: Change parcels 35231.0603, 35231.9106, 35242.9010, and 35242.9011 to
Community Commercial(C).
File No. CPA-04-13: Withdrawn
Text Amendments
File No. CPA-05-13
Proposal: Chapter 2—Land Use: City initiated Comprehensive Plan amendments will update Figure 2.1
Land Use by Comp Plan Category, update section 2.4.1 Projected Growth, update Table 2.1 Land
Capacity Analysis, and add policy language to support office uses in high-density residential zones. Map
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2.1 Land Use will display land use designation changes approved through the 2013 Comprehensive Plan
amendment process.
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106, Spokane Valley, WA
99206.
Amendment Location: Not applicable.
Council Decision: Adopt amendments to Chapter 2—Land Use as proposed by staff.
File No. CPA-06-13:
Proposal: Chapter 3 — Transportation: City initiated Comprehensive Plan amendments will update
section 3.4 Transit, add policy language to support the City's pavement management strategy, and update
Map 3.1 Arterial Street Plan to reflect the removal of Appleway Boulevard extension.
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106, Spokane Valley, WA
99206.
Amendment Location: Not applicable
Council Decision: Adopt amendments to Chapter 3—Transportation as proposed by staff.
File No. CPA-07-13:
Proposal: Chapter 4 — Capital Facilities and Public Services: City initiated Comprehensive Plan
amendments will update Table 4.4 Population Projections, modify Group B water system language to
reflect changes by the Washington State Legislature,update Table 4.10 Spokane Valley Fire Department
(SVFD) City Responses, update Table 4.11 SVFD Capital Projects Plan, update section 4.4.9 Library
Service, update Table 4.15 Future Park Demand,update Table 4.17 Parks Capital Facilities Plan, remove
Table 4.37 State Highways, add Pavement Preservation Fund and Table 4.37 Pavement Preservation
Revenues and Expenditures, and update the 6-year Transportation Improvement Program.
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106, Spokane Valley, WA
99206.
Amendment Location: Not applicable.
Council Decision: Adopt amendments to Chapter 4—Capital Facilities and Public Services as proposed
by staff.
File No. CPA-08-13:
Proposal: Chapter 7 — Economic Development: City initiated Comprehensive Plan amendments will
remove Figure 7.6 New Construction Permits Issued, remove Figure 7.7 Construction Valuation, remove
Figure 7.8 Permit Revenues, add policy language to support AutoRow, and update Map 7.1 to reflect the
latest Development Activity.
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106, Spokane Valley, WA
99206.
Amendment Location: Not applicable.
Council Decision: Adopt amendments to Chapter 7—Economic Development as proposed by staff.
File No. CPA-09-13:
Proposal: Chapter 10—Neighborhoods: City initiated Comprehensive Plan amendments will add policy
language to support access to healthy food.
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106, Spokane Valley, WA
99206.
Amendment Location: Not applicable.
Council Decision: Adopt amendments to Chapter 10—Neighborhoods as proposed by staff and modified
by the Planning Commission.
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File No. CPA-10-13:
Proposal: Chapter 11 —Bike and Pedestrian: City initiated Comprehensive Plan amendments will update
Map 11.2 to include bike improvements developed in the 2012 development cycle and add a proposed
Shared Use Path extension to connect newly purchased City property to the City's existing non-motorized
network, update Map 11.4 Recommended Pedestrian Network to include pedestrian improvements
developed in the 2012 development cycle, and add policy language supporting the use of CDBG funding
for sidewalks in low income neighborhoods.
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106, Spokane Valley, WA
99206.
Amendment Location: Not applicable.
Council Decision: Adopt amendments to Chapter 11 —Bike and Pedestrian as proposed by staff.
Section 5. Copies on File-Administrative Action. The Comprehensive Plan (with maps) is
maintained in the office of the City Clerk as well as the City's Department of Community Development.
The City Manager or designee, following adoption of this Ordinance, is authorized to modify the
Comprehensive Plan in a manner consistent with this Ordinance.
Section 6. Liability. The express intent of the City is that the responsibility for compliance
with the provisions of this Ordinance shall rest with the permit applicant and their agents. This Ordinance
and its provisions are adopted with the express intent to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the
general public and are not intended to protect any particular class of individuals or organizations.
Section 7. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause,
or phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City as provided by
law.
PASSED by the City Council this day of July,2013
Mayor,Thomas E.Towey
ATTEST:
City Clerk,Christine Bainbridge
Approved As To Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
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City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan
CHAPTER 2 — LAND USE
2.0 Introduction
The Land Use chapter serves as the foundation of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan
(SVCP) by providing a framework for Spokane Valley's future physical development and by setting
forth policy direction for Spokane Valley's current and future land uses.
Development of land, according to adopted policies and land use designations discussed in this
chapter, should result in an appropriate balance of services, employment, and housing. The land
use policies are supplemented by a Comprehensive Plan Map (Map 2.1) that provides a visual
illustration of the proposed physical distribution and location of various land uses. This map
allocates a supply of land for such uses as retail, office, manufacturing, public facilities, services,
parks, open space, and housing to meet future demand.
2.1 Planning Context
State and locally adopted county-wide land use policies provide a statutory framework for the
development of City land use policies. It is important to briefly review state and county level policies
to better understand historical conditions that have shaped the goals and policies in this chapter.
2.1.1 Growth Management Act
The Growth Management Act (GMA) acknowledges that, "...a lack of common goals expressing the
public's interest in conservation and the wise use of our lands, pose a threat to the environment,
sustainable economic development, and the health, safety and high quality of life enjoyed by
residents of this state'." The GMA provides a framework for content and adoption of local
comprehensive plans. The GMA provides 14 goals to be, "...used exclusively for the purpose of
guiding development of comprehensive plans and development regulations." GMA goals pertaining
to land use include:
• Urban Growth — Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities
and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner.
• Reduce Sprawl— Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling,
low density development.
• Housing— Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the
population of the state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and
encourage preservation of existing housing stock.
• Open Space and Recreation— Encourage the retention of open space and development of
recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural
resource lands and water, and develop parks.
• Environment — Protect the environment and enhance the state's high quality of life,
including air and water quality and the availability of water.
• Public Facilities and Services— Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to
support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the
development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels
below locally established minimum standards.
• Historic Preservation — Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and
structures that have historical or archaeological significance.
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• Property Rights — Private property shall not be taken for public use without just
compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected
from arbitrary and discriminatory actions pursuant to state and federal law.
The GMA requires that Comprehensive Plan land use elements:
• Designate the proposed general distribution, location and extent of the uses of land for
housing, commerce, industry, recreation, open spaces, public utilities, public facilities,
and other appropriate land uses;
• Population densities, building intensities, and estimates of future population growth;
• Provide for protection of the quality and quantity of ground water use for public water
supplies;
• Review drainage, flooding, and stormwater runoff in the area and nearby jurisdictions
and provide guidance for corrective actions to mitigate or cleanse those discharges that
pollute water of the state.
2.1.2 County Wide Planning Policies
The County Wide Planning Policies (CWPPs) required by GMA2 provide a regional framework to
achieve the goals of the GMA. The CWPPs are a refinement of policy direction contained in the
GMA and are a result of a collaborative process between Spokane County and the cities and towns
within the County.
The CWPPs provide a policy framework for both the county and its respective cities. Adherence to
these policies ensures that plans within the county are consistent with one another. These policies
address such issues as the designation of urban growth areas, land use, affordable housing,
provision of urban services for future development, transportation, and contiguous and orderly
development. The following are specific CWPPs that relate to the Land Use Element3:
Policy Topic 1 -Urban Growth Areas
Policies
1. Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) are areas within which urban growth shall be encouraged and
outside of which growth can occur only if it is not urban in nature. Urban Growth Areas
(UGAs) shall include areas and densities sufficient to permit the urban growth that is
projected to occur in the county for the succeeding 20-year period4.
"Urban growth" refers to growth that makes intensive use of land for the location of
buildings, structures and impermeable surfaces to such a degree as to be incompatible with
the primary use of such land for the production of food, other agricultural products or fiber,
or the extraction of mineral resources5.
Urban growth should be located first in areas already characterized by urban growth that
have existing public facility and service capacities to serve such development, and second
in areas already characterized by urban growth that will be served by a combination of both
existing public facilities and services, and any additional needed public facilities and
services that are provided by either public or private sources. Further, it is appropriate that
urban government services be provided by cities, and urban government services should
not be provided in rural areas6. Rural government services may be provided in rural areas.
However, Urban Growth Areas may be established independent of incorporated areas.
Within these independent Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), urban governmental services may
2 RCW 36.70A.210
3 Note to reader: The following policies are numbered according to the policy number in the CWPPs, resulting in non-sequential
numbering in this document.
4 RCW 36.70A.110
5 RCW 36.70A.030(17)
6 RCW 36.70A.110(3)
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be provided by other than cities. Some cities may rely on contracts from Spokane County
for provision of urban services.
Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) include all lands within existing cities, including cities in rural
areas.
9. Within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), lands that fall within planned high-capacity
transportation corridors should be designated for sufficient intensity of land use to support
the economic provision of multimodal transportation.
11. Where applicable, comprehensive plans should contain land use policies which provide
protection for the continued viability of Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane International
Airport, Felts Field, Deer Park Airport and other publicly owned airports within Spokane
County.
12. Jurisdictions should work together to protect critical areas and open space within Urban
Growth Areas (UGAs).
Policy Topic 2 -Joint Planning within UGAs
Policies
1. The joint planning process should:
a. Include all jurisdictions adjacent to the Urban Growth Area and Special Purpose
Districts that will be affected by the eventual transference of governmental services;
b. Recognize that Urban Growth Areas are potential annexation areas for cities;
c. Ensure a smooth transition of services amongst existing municipalities and emerging
communities;
d. Ensure the ability to expand urban governmental services and avoid land use barriers
to expansion; and
e. Resolve issues regarding how zoning, subdivision and other land use approvals in
designated joint planning areas will be coordinated.
2. Joint planning may be accomplished pursuant to an interlocal agreement entered into
between and/or among jurisdictions and/or special purpose districts.
Policy Topic 3 — Promotion of Contiguous and Orderly Development and Provision of Urban
Services
Policies
5. All jurisdictions shall coordinate plans that classify, designate and protect natural resource
lands and critical areas.
7. Each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan shall include, at a minimum, the following policies to
address adequate fire protection:
a. Limit growth to areas served by a fire protection district or within the corporate limits of
a city providing its own fire department.
b. Commercial and residential subdivisions and developments and residential planned
unit developments shall include the provision for road access adequate for residents,
fire department or district ingress/egress, and water supply for fire protection.
c. Development in forested areas must provide defensible space between structure and
adjacent fuels and require that fire-rated roofing materials be used.
10. Each jurisdiction shall include provisions in its comprehensive plan for equitable distribution
of essential public facilities.
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13. Each jurisdiction shall plan for growth within UGAs which uses land efficiently, adds
certainty to capital facilities planning and allows timely and coordinated extension of urban
governmental services, public facilities and utilities for new development. Each jurisdiction
shall identify intermediate growth areas (six to ten year increments) within its UGA or
establish policies which direct growth consistent with land use and capital facility plans.
Policy Topic 4— Parks and Open Space
Policies
2. All jurisdictions should cooperate to identify and protect regional open space lands, natural
areas and corridors of environmental, recreational and aesthetic significance to form a
functionally and physically connected system which balances passive and active
recreational uses. Each jurisdiction shall identify open space corridors within and between
urban growth areas.
All jurisdictions shall identify implementation, management, preservation and conservation
strategies through both regulatory and non-regulatory techniques, to protect identified lands
and corridors to sustain their open space benefits and functions. Implementation and
management strategies should include collaboration and coordination with land trusts and
other land preservation organizations.
3. Each jurisdiction shall require the development of parks and open space as a means to
balance the impacts associated with higher-density development.
5. Each jurisdiction shall make appropriate provisions for parks and recreation areas.
Policy Topic 5-Transportation
Policies
5. Local jurisdictions shall develop and adopt land use plans that have been coordinated
through the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC)to ensure that they preserve
and enhance the regional transportation system. These plans may include high-capacity
transportation corridors and shall fulfill air quality conformity and financial requirements of
Federal Transportation Laws and Regulations, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, and
the GMA.
6. Local jurisdictions shall designate within land use plans areas that can support public
transportation services. These areas shall include existing as well as new development.
Each jurisdiction's land use plan, the regional transportation plan and the Spokane Transit
Authority's (STA) Long Range Transit Plan shall support, complement and be consistent
with each other.
11. Each jurisdiction shall address land use designations and site design requirements that are
supportive of and compatible with public transportation, for example:
a. pedestrian-scale neighborhoods and activity centers;
b. mixed-use development; and
c. pedestrian friendly and non-motorized design.
Policy Topic 7—Affordable Housing
Policies
2. Each jurisdiction's development policies, regulations and standards should provide for the
opportunity to create affordable housing in its community. Such policies may include
regulatory tools, such as inclusionary zoning, performance/impact zoning, mixed-use
development and incentives for increasing density to promote greater choice and affordable
housing in its community.
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6. In conjunction with other policy topics, coordinate housing, transportation and economic
development strategies to ensure that sufficient land and densities for affordable housing
are provided in locations readily accessible to employment centers.
2.2 Land Use Plan
As shown in Figure 2.1 below, the majority of land is designated residential (5362%) under this
Plan. Of the land designated residential, 5554% is designated as Low Density Residential with
densities up to six dwelling units per acre. Nearly 21 Twenty percent ° —of the land area is
designated as Heavy and Light Industrial. The remaining land is designated as commercial, office,
mixed use or parks/open space.
Figure 2.1: Land Use by Comp Plan Category
Parks and Regional
Neighborhood Community
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Figure 2.1: Land Use by Comp Plan Category
Office Parks and Regional Community
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Commercial 2.2/° 3.2% 2.3% 4.2%
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2.2.1 City Center Plan
This scenario presents concepts and strategies for creating a definable and vibrant "City Center" for
the City of Spokane Valley. The purposes of creating a Spokane Valley City Center are:
1. Create an identifiable city center that is a social and economic focus of the City;
2. Strengthen the City overall by providing for long-term growth in employment and housing;
3. Promote housing opportunities close to employment and services;
4. Develop land use patterns that support the development of a more extensive regional
transportation system, whatever the ultimate configuration may be;
5. Reduce dependency on automobiles;
6. Consume less land with urban development;
7. Maximize the public investment in infrastructure and services;
8. Provide a central gathering place for the community; and
9. Improve the quality of design for development throughout the City.
There are several reasons why a definable, vital City Center is important to Spokane Valley's
future. These include:
1. The development of a more intensive, multi-use city center is a natural step in Spokane
Valley's evolution. Most new urban areas start out as bedroom communities. Retail and
commercial uses then develop to serve the new residential population. Office and
industrial activities next begin to locate at key transportation crossroads, adding jobs and
strengthening the employment base. Spokane Valley has experienced these evolutionary
phases and is now ready for a defined City Center.
2. Economic Development — Spokane Valley has an opportunity to transform itself from an
essentially residential community with retail and service based economy to a sub-regional
economic center with an expanded, more diverse employment base.
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3. Community Support — A survey of Spokane Valley area citizens prior to incorporation
overwhelmingly indicated that the lack of identifiable "downtown" and a community
gathering place was of concern to a majority of respondents. Community support was
tested again when the city conducted a statistically valid survey in the spring of 2004. The
support to create a City Center was reiterated throughout the community meetings held
during the development of the comprehensive plan and the city's informal community
survey. A discussion of the results of the city's survey is included in Section 2.10.
The following could be components of the City Center:
1. Location: Generally located along the Sprague/Appleway corridor.
2. Size: Between 300 and 400 acres in size.
3. Streets: New streets could be added at every 200 to 400 feet to create an internal grid
street system to provide an urban atmosphere.
4. On-street parking would be provided on internal grid streets.
5. Ground floor retail on both sides of streets.
6. Building out to the edge of the right-of-way and include wide sidewalks to encourage a
lively street scene.
7. Office/Employment uses provided in high visibility locations with adequate parking and
adjacent to pleasant surroundings such as open space, retail shops and services.
8. Multifamily housing that is safe, secure, and located so that it is buffered from traffic noise
and provides a pedestrian friendly streetscape with connections to parks, schools,
shopping, services and transit.
9. Civic/public uses such as city hall, community library, performing arts center, city center,
park, green space or other public uses that would attract people to downtown over an
extended portion of the day.
Other characteristics of this land use scenario include the following:
1. Neighborhood/community retail centers - current land use patterns dictate that residents
travel to the Sprague Avenue corridor to access some of the most basic goods and
services. This scenario would provide for smaller scale, less intensive retail/commercial
centers in the south end and northeast portions of the city. Potential locations for these
centers would be focused at intersections of arterials at the periphery of the city, such as
Highway 27/32nd Avenue, Dishman Mica Road/Bowdish Road and Barker Road/Boone
Avenue.
2. Office zoning districts — currently, there is no specific zoning district or comprehensive plan
designation for professional office uses. The county has used the UR-22, Multi-family
zoning district as its office district, which has resulted in a number of issues related to
rezones and appropriate development standards. Areas that are currently developed in
predominantly office uses would be re-designated to an "Office" comprehensive plan
designation and zoning districts developed to implement this plan designation would
include development standards to implement the policies of the comprehensive plan.
Specific areas in the city include the Evergreen corridor north of Sprague Avenue; Mission
east of Pines Road in the Valley Hospital/medical office area; near the intersection of Pines
Road and Broadway; and other areas identified through the land use inventory process.
3. "Auto-Row" Overlay — The city has several new auto dealerships located along Sprague
Avenue. The majority of these dealerships are located between Argonne Road and
Thierman Road. Two dealerships are located just west of Dartmouth Road, near the U-City
Mall. New car dealerships provide the city with substantial sales tax revenue on one hand,
on the other hand auto dealerships can have a significant visual impact on a community
and have somewhat unique needs related to development standards, such as signage and
street frontage landscaping. This scenario recognizes these circumstances and designates
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the areas identified above appropriately, and provides policy direction for the implementing
development regulations.
4. Mixed-use — this scenario suggests reducing the strip commercial on Sprague Avenue by
maintaining Community Commercial zoning only at major intersections such as Pines,
Evergreen and Sullivan Roads. Areas in between these commercial "nodes" would be
designated as Corridor Mixed-use or some other appropriate designation, which would
encourage conversion of these vacant and/or dilapidated commercial areas into areas of
office/employment, residential, light manufacturing and specialty retail.
5. Industrial areas would not be significantly changed or altered under this or any other
scenario. Permitted uses and development standards would be reviewed for
appropriateness and changes proposed based on policy direction of the comprehensive
plan.
6. The majority of land in the City of Spokane Valley is dedicated to single family residential
zoning and land use. The majority of the single family residential areas are designated Low
Density Residential under the interim comprehensive plan. This plan designation allows for
residential densities from one to six dwelling units per acre. Under this scenario, the
existing single family residential zoning districts would be evaluated, and a series of single
family districts with minimum lot sizes ranging from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet would be
considered. Reducing overall lot sizes would enable the city to maintain its existing single
family character, and minimize land needed for multi-family zoning to accommodate the
city's 20 year population growth projection.
7. Areas previously platted in 1+/- acre lots —There are areas in the City that were platted as
approximately one acre lots. These areas would be rezoned to an R-1 zoning designation
with the intent to preserve the original intent of the zoning for these areas. Moreover, these
areas would be allowed to maintain a small number of livestock such as horses, cows, or
llamas in keeping with the rural character of these neighborhoods.
2.3 Relationship to Other Comprehensive Plan Chapters
The land use concept set forth in this chapter is consistent with all SVCP chapters. Internal
consistency among the chapters of the SVCP translates into coordinated growth and an efficient
use of limited resources. Below is a brief discussion of how the Land Use chapter relates to the
other chapters of the SVCP.
2.3.1 Economic Development
Spokane Valley's economy is disproportionately divided. Dr. Grant Forsyth, Assistant Professor of
Economics at Eastern Washington University prepared a report based on year 2000 Census
information for the Spokane Valley area. This report, "A Demographic and Economic Analysis for
the City of Spokane Valley" indicates that there were nearly 3,000 employer firms employing
approximately 43,305 people in the year 2000 with an average annual payroll per employee of
approximately$29,000 (in 2000 dollars).
Dependence on retail trade and service occupations stems primarily from the City's evolution into a
regional shopping destination for eastern and southern Spokane County and counties in northern
Idaho. Increased regional competition from other retail areas, such as Post Falls and Coeur
d'Alene and the City of Spokane, may impact the City's ability to capture future retail dollars. To
improve Spokane Valley's economic outlook, the economic development strategy is to promote a
more diverse economy. A diversified economy would achieve a better balance between jobs and
housing and support the City's desired quality of life.
In conjunction with the Economic Development chapter, this Land Use chapter promotes the
following:
1. A City Center composed of mid-rise office buildings, mixed-use retail, and housing.
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2. Redevelopment and development of the Sprague Avenue/Appleway Boulevard corridor into
an area of quality commercial and Mixed-use development.
3. Establishment of design standards.
4. Preservation of existing single family neighborhoods.
The land use map designations support development necessary to achieve the above (see the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map 2.1). A complete discussion of economic development is set
forth in the Economic Development chapter.
2.3.2 Capital Facilities
Capital facilities provided by the City include: transportation and streets, parks and open space, and
surface water management. The amount and availability of urban services and infrastructure
influences the location and pace of future growth. The City is responsible for the construction and
maintenance of parks and recreation facilities, streets and transportation improvements, and
surface water facilities. Providing for future growth while maintaining existing improvements
depends upon the community's willingness to pay for the construction and financing of new facilities
and the maintenance of existing facilities.
As outlined in the Capital Facilities Plan, new infrastructure and services may be financed by impact
fees, grants, designated capital taxes (real estate excise tax, fuel tax, utility tax), money from the
City's general fund or voter approved bonds.
To capitalize on the City's available resources for urban services and infrastructure, this Land Use
chapter recognizes that concentrating growth is far more cost effective than allowing continued
urban sprawl. Concentrating growth also supports the enhancement of future transit improvements.
Annexation of Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) to the City of Spokane Valley may be a logical
progression to ensure centralized planning and prevention of urban sprawl. A major goal of the
GMA is to reduce urban sprawl by encouraging development in urban areas where adequate public
facilities exist. GMA further states that cities are the logical provider of urban government services.
Prior to annexation, the City of Spokane Valley will consider the economic impacts of providing
municipal services at a level consistent with other areas within the City. The City will not provide a
lower level of service in areas being considered for annexation that were in existence in the
proposed areas at the time immediately preceding the annexation process. The City will consider
Potential Annexation Areas' 1PAAsl' topography, land utilization, and population density when
determining service levels.
Water Availability— Potable water is provided to residents of Spokane Valley by thirteen water and
irrigation districts. All drinking water used by residents in Spokane Valley is drawn from the
Spokane Valley/Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer.
Water Quality - Maintaining a clean source of water is vital to the health and livability of the City.
Preserving water quality ensures a clean source of drinking water and continued health of the City's
streams and lakes. Maintaining water quality is also important for maintaining the health of the
aquifer that relies on surface water for recharge.
Contamination of an aquifer by contaminated surface water can lead to serious health concerns
and/or expensive treatment requirements. To address this concern and impacts of new
development, the City has adopted a Stormwater Management Plan. The plan specifies actions to
ensure water, quality including the development of detention/retention facilities to control rate and
quality of water runoff. Furthermore, development of a wellhead protection program with the
various water providers should provide guidelines to avoid possible contamination.
Policies contained in the Natural Environment chapter provide direction for development near
wellheads and in aquifer recharge areas. For a complete discussion of water resources and water
purveyors in the City of Spokane Valley, refer to the Capital Facilities chapter.
2.3.3 Parks and Open Space
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One of the most important and valued elements of a high quality living and working environment is
a parks and open space system. Providing parks and open spaces contributes to a reduction in
environmental impacts such as noise and air pollution; increases the value of adjacent properties;
provides areas for passive and active recreation; and helps preserve the natural beauty of the City.
2.3.4 Natural Environment
Spokane Valley's natural beauty is apparent. Streams, wetlands, surrounding mountains and the
Spokane River provide a scenic backdrop as well as a source for active and passive recreation for
the citizens of Spokane Valley. The Land Use chapter seeks to protect Spokane Valley's unique
natural resources through policies that support the preservation of these areas for future
generations. The Natural Environment chapter also includes a discussion of critical areas as
defined by GMA. For a complete discussion, please refer to the Natural Environment chapter.
2.3.5 Housing
Housing is a basic human need and a major factor in the quality of life for individuals and families.
An adequate supply of affordable, attractive, and functional housing is fundamental to achieving a
sense of community. The central issue related to land use is supplying enough land to
accommodate projected growth for a range of incomes and households. Presently, housing is
provided primarily in single-family subdivisions.
This plan sets forth strategies to increase housing options and choices. The Land Use chapter
advocates changes to current development codes to increase flexibility in platting land and
encourage housing as part of mixed-use developments in commercial areas. The latter provides an
opportunity to locate housing closer to employment and shopping, and to create affordable housing.
A complete discussion of housing can be found in the Housing chapter.
2.4 Potential Annexation AreacCurrent and Projected Population
2.4.1 Projected Growth
Current population is estimated Future population growth is forecasted at the city, county and state
and county level by the state's Office of Financial Management (OFM). The most recent OFM
estimate for the current population of Spokane Valley (as of April 1, 2012) is 907,. 110 550as of April
1, 2011._-The City's estimated population capacity is the current OFM population estimate plus the
potential population increase of 15,118 (see Table 2.1 Land Capacity Analysis)—. The City's
estimated population capacity is 105,668. Using a compounding growth rate, the estimated 2032
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RCW 36.70A requires that at least every ten years the incorporated and unincorporated portions of
the designated UGAs and the densities permitted therein, be reviewed and revised to ensure that
the UGAs are sufficient to accommodate the urban growth that is projected by OFM to occur in the
county for the subsequent 20 year period. On June 9, 2009, the Board of County Commissioners
approved via Resolution 09-0531 a population allocation of 18,746 for Spokane Valley for planning
purposes. The City's Land Capacity Analysis estimated a population capacity of 16/19315 118
leaving 3,628 people to be accommodated within the existing County UGAs.
2.4.2 Land Capacity Analysis
The GMA requires a Land Capacity Analysis, or the theoretical holding capacity of the designated
Urban Growth Areas, which by definition includes cities. By assigning the expected population
growth to the results of the Land Capacity Analysis, the area required to accommodate the
population growth is shaped.
Countywide population forecasts are identified by the CWPPs, as one criterion for consideration in
developing a regional methodology or countywide population allocation. The countywide growth
target is based on the OFM growth management population forecast for Spokane County.
The Land Quantity Analysis Methodology for Spokane County was developed through the efforts of
the Land Quantity Technical Committee between March 1995 and October 1995. The Growth
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Management Steering Committee of Elected Officials adopted that methodology on November 3,
1995.
The adopted methodology is patterned after the Washington State Department of Community,
Trade and Economic Development's (CTED) land quantity inventory guidebook entitled Issues in
Designating Urban Growth Areas Part I- Providing Adequate Urban Area Land Supply. Use of that
document was specified by the adopted Countywide Planning Policies (Policy Topic 1 (Urban
Growth Areas Policy#3). However, the step-by-step CTED process was modified somewhat by the
Land Quantity Technical Committee to reflect unique circumstances in Spokane County. The
following steps of the regional methodology were followed by Spokane Valley in conducting the
land capacity analysis:
1. Identify lands that are potential candidates to accommodate future growth - vacant,
partially-used and under-utilized land (in other words, subtract all parcels committed to
other uses).
2. Subtract all parcels that the community defines as not developable because of physical
limitation.
3. Subtract lands that will be needed for other public purposes.
4. Subtract all parcels that the community determines are not suitable for development for
social and economic reasons.
5. Subtract that percentage of land that the community assumes will not be available for
development within the community plan's 20-year time frame.
6. Build in a safety factor.
7. Determine total capacity.
Spokane Valley prepared a land capacity analysis of the city based on the above regional
methodology. The results of the land capacity analysis are contained in the table below:
Table 2.1 Land Capacity Analysis (updated October 20482012)
Vacant and Net Developable Potential New Potential
Area Partially Used Population
Acres Dwelling Units
Land Capacitylncrease
Spokane Valley 3,31/1 1,370 7,112 16,193
(Incorporated Area) 3,378 1,265 6,998 15,118
2.4.3 Potential Annexation Areas
As part of the implementation of the Growth Management Act (GMA), Spokane County established
the Urban Growth Area (UGA) in 2001. Land inside that boundary is defined as urban, and must
have urban densities, and land outside the UGA is to remain rural.
UGAs are established by Spokane County, in cooperation with cities and towns, to accommodate
projected population growth, both residential and commercial, throughout the County over the next
twenty (20) years. These areas are under Spokane County's jurisdiction until they are annexed into
an adjacent jurisdiction.
The purpose of this section is to identify the unincorporated areas within the existing Spokane
County UGA that are adjacent to the City of Spokane Valley, which would comprise potential
annexation areas for the City. Map 2.2 indicates aPotential aAnnexation Areas (PAAs)for the City
of Spokane Valley.
Several UGAs are contiguous to Spokane Valley and would be logical areas for future annexation
to the City of Spokane Valley. When a city annexes new areas, the new residents and businesses
may be subject to the same taxes that are in place in the city at the time annexation takes place. If
annexation occurs, the City would likely provide a consistent level of service throughout its new
boundaries. Subsequently, the city would need to determine the cost of providing the current
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service levels to the annexation area. This process would include identifying public services and
capital improvements that would need to be in place to serve the PAAs current and future land use
pattern.
2.4.4 Development of Goals, Policies, and Actions for Annexation
The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires counties to designate Urban Growth Area (UGAs)
within which urban growth shall be encouraged RCW 36.70A.110 (1). UGAs are to include
sufficient land to accommodate the twenty-year population growth projected for the county. The
GMA imposes planning requirements to
influence the ability of a city to annex
UGAs. A city is required by GMA to
adopt policies for land use, housing, -
capital facilities, utilities, and
transportation within the city's UGA. In
order to meet this requirement the City
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of Spokane Valley has developed -.
policies and goals to provide policy . ", . 1
guidance for annexation of territory
within UGAs. Annexation will have , ,._ , -.,..; ,..g.,s ' 4, , .,"r
financial impacts on the city; it may be ' .;; k ` " ~
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positive or negative. The City may need - ,
to develop an annexation study to r" - nh `, '`� �' kt "' r ,
assess the financial impacts especially + ` � '} ,4 k , �'t� ", , ."
for larger annexations. The Capital .4'1 - • +` ,0:1-
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Facilities chapter identifies current `
service providers within the Potential Annexation Areas (PAAs) as a starting point for the detailed
analysis that may be needed prior to annexation.
2.5 Land Use Designations
The land use designations in the SVCP recognize the relationships between broad patterns of land
uses. The designations set forth locationat criteria for each specific class of uses consistent with
the long-term objectives of the SVCP. These designations provide the purpose and intent for
specific zoning districts. The location of the comprehensive plan land use designations are shown
on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (Map 2.1).
2.5.1 Residential
The demand for and development of single-family housing is expected to continue for the
foreseeable future. Single-family development will occur as in-fill development of vacant or under
developed lots scattered throughout existing neighborhoods, and as subdivisions on vacant tracts
of land. To address future housing needs, the Land Use chapter encourages new techniques for
developing single-family housing. Such techniques include clustering, planned unit residential
developments, lot size averaging, zero lot line development, accessory dwelling units and special
needs housing.
Low Density Residential
The Low Density Residential (LDR) Comprehensive Plan designation addresses a range of single
family residential densities from one ,
dwelling unit per acre up to and including
six dwelling units per acre. This
designation would be implemented
through a series of zoning designations as
described below. E � f ,.
Implementing zoning for the LDR
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designation will include a series of zones ' '= .�
allowing a range of minimum lot sizes.
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Existing lot sizes and community character will be strongly considered when developing the City's
zoning map. For example, areas such as Rotchford Acres and Ponderosa will likely require
minimum lot sizes close to an acre in size. These large lot developments currently allow for horses
and other large animals and have a distinct character that should be preserved to the greatest
extent possible. The majority of the LDR designation will provide for densities ranging from four to
six dwelling units per acre. Typical lot sizes will range from 76,000 to 10,000 square feet. Some
areas designated as LDR still lack necessary urban services and infrastructure, mainly sanitary
sewer facilities. Upon provision of urban services, such as water and sewer, and transit services,
an increase in density in some areas may be warranted. However, the City will adopt strict criteria
to evaluate zone changes to ensure that future development is compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood.
Medium Density Residential
The Medium Density Residential designation represents an opportunity to provide a range of
housing types to accommodate anticipated residential growth. The increase in population, decline
in average family size, and increased cost of single-family homes have created increased demand
for new housing types. The Land Use chapter encourages the development of housing types, such
as duplexes, townhouses, and condominiums in existing multi-family areas and within mixed-use
development in commercial areas.
Multi-family uses, in large part, are in areas currently zoned for multiple-family development.
Zoning will allow densities up to 12 dwelling units per acre in the Medium Density Residential
designation. Opportunities for new development will occur through redevelopment and build-out of
remaining parcels.
Multi-family residential zones should be used as transitional zoning between higher intensity land
uses such as commercial and office, to lower density single family neighborhoods. Additionally,
Medium Density Residential areas should be located near services and high capacity transit
facilities or transit routes.
Residential design guidelines that address design and appearance of multiple-family developments
should be considered. The primary goal of residential design guidelines is to develop multiple-family
housing that is reflective of the community's character and appearance.
High Density Residential
This designation provides for existing multi-family residential development developed at a density in
excess of 12 units per acre. Additionally, High Density Residential (HDR) designated areas are
also located in areas near higher intensity development, such as a City Center. HDR provides
housing opportunities for younger, lower income households in the City who may not yet be able to
afford a home of their own. Moreover, this designation provides housing options for people looking
to "downsize" from a single family dwelling on an individual lot, or for those known as "empty-
nesters" whose children have moved out of the household and a large single family home is no
longer needed. Generally, this designation is appropriate for land which is located adjacent to the
arterial street system served by public transit, and is in close proximity to business and commercial
centers. Offices are permitted in the High Density Residential areas in order to provide some of the
service needs generated by high-intensity land uses and to allow conversion of existing single-
family homes into office use.
2.5.2 Commercial Designations
Existing commercial areas are auto-
oriented and characterized by one-
story low intensity development. In '
the future, these areas will become —
more intensively developed and - _
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pedestrian oriented, and in some
designations, accommodate housing. ``
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Transforming existing areas into places where people want to live, shop, and work requires
changes. Commercial areas should contain street furniture, trees, pedestrian shelters, well marked
crosswalks, and buildings oriented to and along the street to provide interest and allow easy
pedestrian access.
Regional Commercial
The Regional Commercial designation encompasses two major retail areas of the City. It covers
the "strip" retail areas along Sprague Avenue which includes the automobile dealerships located
along the western end of the Sprague Avenue corridor and the "big box" retail area found in the
Sullivan Road area from Sprague Avenue north to the Interstate 90 interchange, and includes the
Valley Mall and Wal-Mart. Regional Commercial allows a large range of uses. A wide range of
development types, appearance, ages, function, and scale can be found along Sprague Avenue.
Older, single-story developments provide excellent opportunities for redevelopment.
To create retail areas that are aesthetically and functionally attractive, revised development
standards should be applied through Regional Commercial zoning, along with the adoption of
Community Design Guidelines which address design quality, mixed-use, and the integration of
auto, pedestrian, and transit circulation. Site design, modulation, and setback requirements are
also addressed.
Community Commercial
The community commercial classification
designates areas for retail, service and office
establishments intended to serve several
neighborhoods. Community Commercial areas
should not be larger than 15-17 acres in size .
and should be located as business clusters ,e
rather than arterial strip commercial
development. Community Commercial centers ,.
may be designated through the adoption of the
comprehensive plan, comprehensive plan
amendments or through sub-area planning.
Residences in conjunction with business and/or
multifamily developments may be allowed with
performance standards that ensure
compatibility. In addition, light assembly or other unobtrusive uses not traditionally located in
commercial zones may be allowed with appropriate performance standards to ensure compatibility
with surrounding uses or zoning districts.
Neighborhood Commercial
The neighborhood commercial classification designates areas for small-scale neighborhoods
serving retail and office uses. Neighborhood business areas should not be larger than two acres in
size, and should be located as business clusters rather than arterial strip commercial
developments. Neighborhood business centers may be designated through the adoption of the
comprehensive plan, comprehensive plan amendments or through neighborhood plans.
Auto-Row Overlay
The City of Spokane Valley is home to several major new automobile dealerships. While these
land uses provide a positive economic impact on the community, they can also have less positive
impacts on the aesthetics of the community. Auto dealerships typically have vast areas of
pavement to store new and used vehicles for sale. These land uses also have unique
requirements for landscaping and signage. Unlike many commercial uses whose stock in trade is
contained within a building, it is necessary for auto dealerships to have their vehicles clearly visible
from the street. This makes traditional street side landscaping (consisting of low growing shrubs
and bushes, and trees) not viable for these uses.
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An overlay designation is being suggested rather than a zoning district because the negative
affectseffects on the non-auto dealer uses in the area will be minimized or eliminated.
2.5.3 City Center The intent of establishing a City Center in Spokane Valley is to create a
higher density, mixed-use designation where office, retail, government uses, and residential uses
are concentrated. The City Center will also be located at one of the major hubs of the region's high
capacity transit (HCT)system.
The City Center encourages higher intensity land uses. Traditional city centers are places where
diverse office, retail, and government uses are concentrated, as well as cultural and civic facilities,
community services and housing. Nationally, many cities are advocating mixed-use development in
city center core areas for a number of reasons, including:
• Providing new housing, increasing the range of housing choices, and reducing dependency
on the automobile by bringing work places and residences into close proximity;
• Providing retail and service needs in close proximity to residential and employment centers;
• Improving feasibility of a
development project. The
proximity of urban services makes
housing projects more desirable
and a nearby source of consumers °' ' '
help make a commercial project
more viable. - _
Residents choose to live in higher density - ¢ - -
housing for a variety of reasons. First,
higher density housing is more affordable
than traditional single family housing. -
Second, the convenience and proximity to * -
work, needed services and cultural
activities is very desirable for many people. _
Finally, many people find that they do not — .4t*
need a large, single family detached house.
Given their lifestyle, they appreciate the low
maintenance and security of higher density
living. There is a mutually supportive
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Concentrating growth in a specific area
also supports investment in public
infrastructure including the regional
HCT system. Existing low density
development does not generate :-,'75-1- °r.a..sufficient levels of demand to optimize Ti lii r+ I
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drat" . # investment. Moreover, concentrating the highest density
tThli o (4-,,,,,,I,4,. - of development in the City Center, where a significant
'il , . ' �,- number of jobs and residences will be within walking
distance of a transit station, helps reduce the
dependency on the automobile and improves pedestrian
mobility. The City Center emphasizes pedestrian, bicycle, and transit mobility but will not be
unfriendly to the use of automobiles.
The City Center area will also be the central gathering place for the community— a place where the
whole community can congregate and celebrate. Accordingly, the City Center should include an
outdoor square, park, or commons with amenities such as fountains, sculptures, and unique
landscaping. Other civic amenities or buildings including city hall or a performing arts center could
be grouped around the core area square or park. The City currently holds an annual Christmas
Tree Lighting Ceremony in the area designated as the City Center. Additional such events
throughout the year will enhance the feeling of community in Spokane Valley.
An appropriate street network is a critical component of the City Center. The current network of
collector streets and arterials, the disjointed grid, and large block sizes contribute to a lack of
identity in the City. The solution is not necessarily to construct wider streets. Streets become less
efficient as the number of lanes increases. Building new streets versus widening existing streets
can be more cost effective, yields greater capacity, and will have a more positive impact on the City
Center.
Automobiles are likely to continue as a dominant mode of transportation for the foreseeable future.
A comprehensive network of streets must be developed to distribute this traffic and create more
driving choices. To the extent possible, the City should connect streets and construct new streets
to form a tighter grid system within the City Center, especially in the core area, by negotiating new
public rights-of-way and building new streets. This "interconnectivity" serves to shorten and
disperse trips, and consequently reduce travel on existing congested arterials.
Pedestrian and bicycle mobility is a vital part of the future City Center transportation system.
Improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists should support increases in transit services and
promote the development of the City Center. As the street system is developed to better
accommodate the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists, a network of facilities for people on foot and
bikes should be established.
Reducing the size of the street grid, improving auto circulation and creating pedestrian linkages
through larger parcels is critical to establish walking patterns that reduce dependency on the auto.
As individual sites are designed and developed to be more pedestrian friendly and improved
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pedestrian linkages are provided, the pedestrian system will handle an increasing share of trips.
Special street design standards should be developed for the City Center. Special standards for
extra-wide sidewalks (12 to 20 feet in width), pedestrian-scale street lighting, and additional
amenities including benches, trash receptacles, and landscaped corner treatments should be
included.
Transforming the existing commercial core area into the proposed City Center is an ambitious task.
It requires a significant transformation from a low-density, automobile oriented, largely retail area, to
a higher intensity, more pedestrian oriented Mixed-use area. The City Center section of the Plan
acknowledges that the City Center will take some time to develop. The City can facilitate these
changes through a series of small steps taken over time. This is especially true if the steps are
consistent with emerging economic,
social and demographic trends. As is
the intent of this Plan, the phasing
scenario presented here accounts for
?._.k the timing of market projections and
S_ future actions.
1, As noted above, the implementation
^,1 y {-1 strategy is keyed to projected trends
,f �r I and regional planning goals. Its form
;r, glo . . "�" IL _ _ and character, as envisioned in this
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take some time for the development
community to redirect its energy and
investments to produce development
that responds to the direction of the
Plan. The demand for more intense development opportunities in the City Center is not forecasted
within the next few years. In the meantime, the City should discourage continued low-scale
investment in this area since new development will take several years to be amortized, and will
delay the accomplishment of preferred development. As regulations are applied to modest
renovations, it should be possible to gain some basic improvements. However, the City should not
expect full implementation of the vision for the City Center until major property owners in the area
are ready to install long-term, major development projects.
The figures (computer generated as part of the TOD Study) at the beginning of this section first
show the existing conditions of the City Center; the second figure illustrating potential
redevelopment of the area over time. The pictures are taken from approximately Farr Road looking
east toward the U-City Mall area. The photos do not necessarily indicate specific recommendations
for the area, but are merely an illustration of how a viable City Center could evolve through several
coordinated, incremental steps
taken over time.
2.5.4 Office Designation
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office development. Several q4�' �
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corridors embody good design and r _
are representative of desired future y�r F .. --
office development. Office
development will provide new job
opportunities within the community.
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This comprehensive plan designation is intended primarily for office development with limited retail
or commercial uses. Retail and commercial uses are limited to those that are clearly subordinate to
the primary office use, or the retail
function primarily serves the office
uses in close proximity to the retail or
commercial use. Primary uses which ,
are representative of this Silence
comprehensive plan category, include
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a variety of functions. They can stand _ •
alone as major employment centers.
They can also act as buffers or _Y-
transition areas between higher
intensity land uses and lower intensity - Y
land uses. For example, Office areas _
can provide a transition between
industrial or commercial uses and residential areas. Office uses work well for this because they
tend to generate less traffic and noise, operate shorter hours and are often smaller in scale then
industrial or commercial areas.
The Office comprehensive plan designation will be implemented through a series of office zoning
districts.
2.5.5 Mixed-use
The concept of "Mixed-use" has been around for centuries. Prior to the advent of the automobile
and the proliferation of the road and highway system, Mixed-use was a predominant urban form.
The "rediscovery" of this development type may be due in part to the negative impacts of sprawl,
which have resulted in traffic congestion, decline in air quality, and inefficient use of resources and
infrastructure. Mixed-use development has several potential benefits:
• Land and infrastructure resources are used more efficiently;
• Pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods;
• Jobs are located near housing;
• Opportunities to revitalize commercial corridors;
• Opportunities for infill residential development(primarily in corridors);
• Encourage new housing and innovative retail that is less auto dependent; and
• Compatibility with existing transit access along local corridors.
Mixed-use may be either "horizontal Mixed-use" or "vertical Mixed-use." Horizontal Mixed-use
means that residential, commercial, office and other uses are adjacent to each other typically as
part of an overall master plan for a site. However, not all projects within a "Mixed-use" designated
area must be Mixed-use to achieve the goals of this plan. For example, a new residential-only
project that is appropriately designed and located adjacent to an older existing commercial building
may help stimulate renovation and reuse. This would be a more likely scenario in the Corridor
Mixed-use area rather than the Mixed-use area.
Vertical Mixed-use means that residential and nonresidential uses are stacked over each other.
Typically, residential uses are placed over ground level retail, offices and/or restaurant uses. This
development type would be more likely to occur in the City Center or in the areas designated as
Mixed-use.
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Corridor Mixed-Use
Corridor Mixed-use is intended to enhance travel options, encourage development of locally serving
commercial uses, multi-family apartments, lodging and offices along major transportation corridors
identified on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (Map 2.1). Corridor Mixed-use recognizes the
historical low-intensity, auto-dependent development pattern, and focuses on a pedestrian
orientation with an emphasis on aesthetics and design. The Corridor Mixed-use designation is
primarily used along Sprague Avenue in order to space the areas designated commercial.
Mixed-Use Center
The Mixed-use Center designation would allow for two or more different land uses within
developments under this designation. As described above, Mixed-use developments can be either
vertical or horizontally mixed, and would include employment uses such as office, retail and/or
lodging along with higher density residential uses, and in some cases community or cultural
facilities.
Mixed-use developments in this designation are characterized by differing land uses which are
developed pursuant to a coherent, approved plan of development. Compatibility between uses is
achieved through design which integrates certain physical and functional features such as
transportation systems, pedestrian ways, open areas or court yards, and common focal points or
amenities.
2.5.6 Industrial Designations
Providing for industrial land is important for the '= ' "'°�
economic health of Spokane Valley. Industrial - 04' , „M
businesses help drive the local economy and "° . —; ^
create an economic multiplier effect throughout `' `" . a't �'+
the region. Providing an adequate supply of 4�(,, + 7- ,
usable land with minimal environmental Ion " 1 r �'Ti i��'���` R f,,, ;r,p.
constraints and infrastructure in place helps , a,'', .-��° -.t N'!: _ �;
ensure that Spokane Valley will be an attractive - —- _
place for industrial businesses to locate and
prosper. (See Chapter 7, Economic Development,
for additional policies that encourage recruitment
and retention of industrial business.).
Heavy Industry
Heavy industry is characterized by intense industrial activities which include, but are not limited to,
manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembly/disassembly, freight-handling and similar
operations. Heavy industry may have significant noise, odor or aesthetic impacts to surrounding
areas.
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•Commercial, residential and most recreational uses `;;. '- . -
should not be allowed in areas designated for heavy
industry, except for small-scale ancillary uses serving
the industrial area The conversion of designated ; a =, ` .
industrial lands to other uses should be limited. -!- :.'
Limiting incompatible uses ensures a competitive 1re.-•- J4[RBEAC1
advantage in business recruitment by providing � ti —. A O
adequate industrial land supply, reducing land use k I V I —��
conflicts and preventing inflation of land prices ,;
Moreover, allowing a wide variety of commercial, retail ' '
and other uses in the Industrial areas would be in {„' - . _ '
conflict with other portions of this Plan related to ' '
concentrating major commercial growth in nodes at
the intersection of major streets. -
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Light Industry
The Light Industry designation is a planned industrial area with special emphasis and attention
given to aesthetics, landscaping, and internal and community compatibility. Uses may include high
technology and other low-impact industries. Light Industry areas may incorporate office and
commercial uses as ancillary uses within an overall plan for the industrial area. Non-industrial uses
should be limited and in the majority of cases be associated with permitted industrial uses.
The Light Industry category may serve as a transitional category between heavy industrial areas
and other less intensive land use categories. The category may also serve as a visual buffer for
heavy industrial areas adjacent to aesthetic corridors.
2.5.7 Parks/Open Space
The Parks and Open Space designation is intended to protect parks, open space, and other natural
physical assets of the community.
2.6 Development Review Process
The Land Use chapter provides the policy foundation for implementing zoning and development
regulations. In developing policy concerning future land use regulations, or revisions to existing
regulations, every effort has been made to instill certainty and efficiency in the development
process. State legislation has focused on developing streamlined and timely permit processing.
Through the goals and policies of this Plan, the City will continue to strive to provide an efficient and
timely review system.
2.7 Urban Desicln and Form
In addition to guiding development, the Land Use chapter also guides the quality and character of
the City's future development pattern through goals and policies related to the form, function, and
appearance of the built environment. These priorities and implementation strategies, related to
quality development, serve and will continue to serve as a basis from which to develop appropriate
implementation measures.
The design of our urban environment has a significant effect on community identity. Well designed
communities contribute to a healthful, safe and sustainable environment that offers a variety of
opportunities for housing and employment. An attractive and well planned community is invaluable
when recruiting new business and industry to an area. Some of the concepts considered include:
Community appearance, including signs and placement of utilities;
• Neighborhood considerations in the review of development projects;
• Integration and linking of neighborhoods including bicycle and pedestrian facilities;
• The effect of traffic patterns and parking on neighborhood character;
• Encouragement of high quality development through the appropriate use of planned unit
developments; and
• Consideration for public art.
2.7.1 Aesthetic Corridors
Aesthetic corridors are intended to protect the visual appeal of Spokane Valley along major
transportation routes entering and exiting the city. Aesthetic corridors provide special design
standards for aesthetics along major transportation routes to help create a quality image of
Spokane Valley.
Another component of aesthetic corridors is the "gateways" into the city. There are several
entrances into the City of Spokane Valley along major transportation corridors, including Sprague
Avenue, Trent Avenue, State Route 27 and a number of interchanges on Interstate 90. Design
elements and landscaping treatments should denote a sense of arrival into the City, a
neighborhood or special area such as the city center.
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2.7.2 Planned Unit Developments
Building flexibility into the subdivision process is important to allow for new concepts and creative
site design. Planned residential developments (PRDs) provide the city a tool for allowing flexibility,
while ensuring a design meets overall health and safety standards, and is consistent with
neighborhood character. PRDs allow for deviations from the typical zoning standards in exchange
for designs that protect the environment, provide usable open space, and exhibit exceptional quality
and design.
2.8 Historical and Cultural Resources
2.8.1 Background
In many ways, Spokane Valley's historic and cultural resources are similar to our rich natural
resources. Like wetlands, rivers, lakes, streams and other natural resources, historic properties are
a finite and endangered resource. Also like our natural resources, once an historic or
archaeological property is destroyed, it is lost forever. Cultural resources such as historic buildings,
monuments of historic events and archaeological sites are statements of Spokane Valley's identity.
People especially value our authentic, homegrown cultural resources that set us apart from other
areas of the state.
Spokane Valley is the location of several "Firsts" to occur in the Spokane Region. The first
permanent settler in the Spokane area was Antoine Plante, a retired French-Canadian trapper.
Plante built a cabin near the Spokane River in 1849, from which he operated a small Hudson's Bay
Company trading post. Plante also constructed and operated the first ferry on the Spokane River.
Other settlers began arriving in this area between 1865 and 1882. "Firsts" to occur in Spokane
Valley include the first settler in 1849, first business and ferry in 1850, the first store and bridge in
1862, the first house in 1866 and the first post office in 1867. All of these "firsts" occurred before
the arrival in 1873 of James Glover who was considered the "Father of Spokane."
A large part of Spokane Valley's identity is derived from its heritage. From the Native Americans
who first established trading centers to the continuing waves of newcomers from around the world,
all have left their mark. Cultural resources include historic structures and landscapes engineered
and built by man:
a. Historic buildings - houses, barns, commercial buildings, churches, schools.
b. Historic structures - bridges, dams, stone fences.
c. Historic districts - a grouping of buildings with related historic character.
d. Historic objects -statues, monuments, sculpture.
e. Landscapes —gardens, parks, urban and rural.
Cultural resources include properties that were held in spiritual
or ceremonial honor or by a cultural group or tribe. Cultural
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resources include properties which may no longer show
evidence of man-made structures, but retain an historical - -
association with an event or period. Archaeology sites include }
such areas as battlefields, campsites, cemeteries, burial sites,
carvings, pictographs, trails, village sites, fishing sites,
sites, religious and ceremonial sites.
2.8.2 Cultural and Historical Resource Issues
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Documenting Cultural Resources
Many historic homes, farms and sites exemplify the history and
culture of the Spokane Valley area, but proportionally few have - �,
been written in historic register nominations. Designation
requires owner consent, does not pose undue restrictions to '
the property owner, and can be a planning tool for government
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by identifying significant properties.
Archaeological Sites and Security
State laws require the protection of archaeological sites on both public and private land by directing
that the locations of sites be kept confidential within the assigned office because archaeological
sites are highly susceptible to "treasure hunters and grave robbers." Existing lists need to be
checked to confirm that evidence of the site/building remains, and a better means to identify and
preserve evidence of significant archaeological sites is needed.
Cultural resources are deemed important when they are over 50 years old, so identification and
evaluation of them is a constant, ongoing process. Moreover, cultural resources are perceived as
less important than other immediate, short-term City programs; therefore, funding and support for
the preservation program is provided on an annual rather than an ongoing basis.
2.8.3 Spokane Valley Historic and Cultural Resources
The Spokane Valley developed as irrigated agricultural tracts in five and ten-acre lots. The apple
orchards of Otis Orchards were supported by warehouses, packing plants, and box manufacturers.
The apple industry which thrived in the early century was destroyed by killing frost of the 1950s.
Newman Lake supplied the water that irrigated these orchards via the Spokane Canal Company.
The flow control gate at Newman Lake (a
great fishing spot) remains as a ruin with
its story only in fading memory.
Open canal ditches, concrete flues, ' 1,
cultivated fields and apple orchards were
part of growing up in the valley until the •
late 1950s. A canal ran behind Otis
Orchards High School, neither of which b
now exists. The picture on page 25
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shows an Otis Orchards irrigation canal.
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The Opportunity Township Hall was
designed by Opportunity resident and - --
noted Spokane architect C. Harvey Smith
and constructed in 1912 by Opportunity builder and businessman C.E. Johnson. Built as
Opportunity's government seat, the Opportunity Township Hall also served as the area's community
hall and a meeting place for various philanthropic and other organizations including the Opportunity
Moose Lodge, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church groups, dance studios, and wedding parties. The
Opportunity Township Hall is significant as a rare local example of Spanish-Mediterranean style
architecture and for its association with the early settlement and development of the Spokane
Valley and the town of Opportunity.
2.9 The Land Use/Transportation Connection
2.9.1 Street Connectivity
Street design can have a significant impact on community development. It is important that
neighborhoods be connected is such a manner that cars, bicycles and pedestrians can pass with
ease from one neighborhood to an adjacent neighborhood via collectors and arterials. Such a
pattern promotes a sense of community.
All new developments should give special consideration to emergency access routes.
2.9.2 Traffic Calming
Traffic calming can be defined as measures that physically alter the operational characteristics of
the roadway in an attempt to slow down traffic and reduce the negative effects of the automobile.
The theory behind traffic calming is that roads should be multiuse spaces encouraging social links
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within a community and the harmonious interaction of various modes of travel (i.e., walking, cycling,
auto, transit).
2.10 Citizen Participation
The City of Spokane Valley adopted a Public Participation Program for the preparation of the
comprehensive plan. This program identified actions the city would take to meet the GMA
requirements of "early and continuous" public participation in the development of the city's plan.
Two of the public participation techniques identified in the Public Participation Program is citizen
survey and a series of public meetings hosted by the city's planning commission.
In the spring of 2004, the City hired Clearwater Research to conduct a statistically valid survey of
Spokane Valley residents on a number of issues. Clearwater Research conducted a telephone
survey with a random sample of 400 Spokane Valley adults. Survey data was collected from March
18 to April 7, 2004. The majority of respondents (83%) indicated they thought Spokane Valley was
headed in the right direction. However, respondents did identify a number of important issues
facing Spokane Valley. Concerns about the economy and planning related matters were among
the top issues respondents identified as facing the City.
2.10.1 City Center/Community Identity
City Center. Sixty-one percent of 100%
respondents indicated that having a ■n=395
recognizable downtown or city center was $0°%0
important to the future of Spokane Valley 60%
(figure right). Female respondents, 35%
respondents at lower income levels, and 40% 26%
respondents residing in one or two person 17%
households were most likely to report that 20% ° ''a
having a recognizable downtown was 0%
important to the future of Spokane Valley. Very Somewhat Neutral somewhat Very
There was strong support among unimportant unimportant important important
respondents for spending public money to
create a city center. Seventy-four percent
of respondents either somewhat or
strongly supported Spokane Valley Other 5%
officials using public money to • n=233
develop a city center. Only two Everygreen and Sprague 12%
percent strongly opposed the use of
public money to create a city center. Pines and Sprague 15%
Most Ideal Location for a City Mirabeau Point 18%
Center
University City area 52%
Over half of the respondents (52%)
felt the University City area would be 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
the most ideal Spokane Valley
location for a city center. Other areas considered appropriate for the City Center included Mirabeau
Point, Pines and Sprague, and
Evergreen and Sprague. tat}%
Importance of Spokane Valley 80% n=396
Having Community Identity
60%
Community Identity. Only 26% of 406/o
respondents thought Spokane Valley 21% 22% 15%
had a distinct identity or something 20% •a
that made it unique. Interestingly,
almost the same percentage of strongly Somewhat Neutral Somewhat Strongly
respondents who said Spokane oppo se oppOSe support support
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Valley does not have a community identity (74%), indicated that having a community identity was
important to the future of Spokane Valley(76%).
While many respondents (47%)felt community identity could be developed through social changes,
others believed physical changes (28%) or a combination of both physical and social changes
(25%)were the best means for accomplishing the development of community identity.
2.10.2 Community Aesthetics
The typical pattern of development along the major streets of Spokane Valley did not appear to be
of great concern to respondents. Just 22% expressed dissatisfaction with the current type of
development along major streets. Further underscoring the general lack of concern about the
typical pattern of development along major streets, only 23% of respondents indicated adding street
trees and landscaping to major streets should be a high priority for City officials. Lower income
respondents were more apt than higher income respondents to report that making streets
pedestrian-friendly should be a high
priority for City officials. 100%
Support/Opposition to Development I n=396
of Small Commercial Centers Close 80%
to Residential Neighborhoods
60%
Respondents' opinions (graph right) 417°
357o regarding the development of small commercial centers close to residential 4D°/°
neighborhoods, were also sharply
divided. Just under half of the 20% _______________________________________
respondents (46%) were supportive of
developing small commercial centers 0%
close to residential neighborhoods. Very Somewhat Neutral Somewhat Very
unimportant unimportant important important
Priority Level: Stronger Controls on Signs and Billboards in Spokane Valley
Opinions regarding the priority
City officials should place on 100%
stronger sign and billboard • n=398
controls were very mixed. 80%
However, 67% of respondents
indicated that Spokane Valley 60%
officials should place a 33% 34% 33%
medium or high priority on 40%
stronger sign and billboard
control and as such, it is 20%
probable that the majority of
residents would be supportive 0%
of stronger billboard control Low priority Medium priority High priority
and sign regulations.
2.10.3 Results of"Unscientific" Survey
During the community meetings held on the comprehensive plan, city staff made available the
survey questions contained in the city's community survey. Meeting attendees were asked to
complete the survey and either return it before the end of the meeting, or to complete the survey at
home and mail it to the city. In many cases the responses to the questions were similar to the
responses of the formal survey conducted by Clearwater Research. These question numbers are
right of the survey itself. The following are the results of the "unscientific" survey:
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How important to the future of Spokane
Valley is having an area of the City that 100%-
is recognized as the "downtown"? ■n:177
Would you say...? 80%-
The responses to this question are very 60%
similar to those received during the formal 40% °
°
community survey. The results above 26% 18% 19%
reflect that out of the total responses of 20% 4/°
°
177 on this issue, 102 or nearly 58 0%
percent felt that Spokane Valley having an Very Somewhat Neither Somewhat Very
identifiable downtown or city center was important important important unimportant unimportant
either somewhat important or very nor
important. This is compared to 40 unimportant
responses or 22% indicating that an
identifiable city center was either somewhat or very unimportant.
If you feel a developing a "downtown" is important, which of the following areas of Spokane
Valley would be the most ideal location for a downtown?
Those respondents who indicated that having an identifiable city center overwhelming (73%) felt
that the University City area was the most appropriate location for establishing a city center for
Spokane Valley.
In your opinion, does Spokane Valley have an identity or something that makes it unique?
The result of this survey question is somewhat different from the results of the formal community
survey. In the formal survey only 26% of the respondents felt that the City of Spokane Valley has
an identity or something that makes it unique. The results in the graph at the right indicate that a
majority of those surveyed at the community meetings (52%)felt there was something unique about
Spokane Valley.
100% • n=170 I
80%
60%
39% 34%
40%
13%
20% 5% 9%
0%
Very Somewhat Neither Somewhat Very
important important important nor unimportant unimportant
unimportant
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How important to the future of Spokane Valley is having a "community identity? Would you
say...?
When asked how important to the future of Spokane Valley is having a distinct community identity,
an overwhelming majority of the respondents (73%) felt it is either somewhat important or very
important that Spokane Valley have a
distinct identity. This is consistent with 100%-
•n=155
the results of the formal community 80%-
survey where 76% of respondents felt it
is important for the city to have a 60%
48% 52%
community identity.
40%
Would development of a "community
identity" best be accomplished 20%
through physical changes, such as the
o%
development of a city center or the No Yes
building of gateways at the major
points of entry into the city, or through
social changes, such as more 100%
community events like Valleyfest? •n=150 I
80%
When asked what types of changes 57%
would be needed to develop a 60%
community identity, a majority (57%) felt 40%
that both social and physical changes 28%
would be necessary to accomplish
20% 15%
developing an identity for the city. This is 0%
somewhat different than the formal Physical Changes Social Changes Both Changes
survey where only 26% of the Equally Important
respondents felt that both physical and
social changes were equally important to develop the city's identity.
Do you consider adding street trees and landscaping to major streets in Spokane Valley a
high, medium, or low priority for city
officials?
In terms of community aesthetics, a 100%—
•n=166 I
majority of the respondents (59%) felt 80%
that adding street trees and
landscaping to the major streets in the 60%
city should be either a medium or high ° a1°%° a1°%°
40%
priority for city officials. This result was 18%
identical to the result of the city's 20%
formal community survey where 59%
of respondents felt this should be 0%
either a medium or high priority for the Low Priority Medium Priority High Priority
city.
2.11 Goals and Policies
Residential Goals & Policies
Goal LUG-1 Preserve and protect the character of Spokane Valley's residential
neighborhoods.
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Policies
LUP-1.1 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.
LUP-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.
LUP-1.3 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.
LUP-1.4 Encourage the development of transportation routes and facilities to serve
residential neighborhoods. Special attention should be given to pedestrian
circulation.
LUP-1.5 Encourage the development of parks and the dedication of open space in and
adjacent to residential areas. Open space dedication shall be proportionate to
the size of the development.
LUP-1.6 Preserve site characteristics that enhance residential development (trees, bodies
of water, vistas, and similar features) using site planning techniques such as
clustering, planned unit developments, transfer of development rights and lot size
averaging.
LUP-1.7 Allow zone changes within the Low Density Residential category only when
specific criteria are met. Criteria may include:
• Substantial changes within zone change area.
• Clear mapping errors.
• Adequate facilities and services (e.g. sewer, water capacity).
• Consistency with densities in the vicinity of the zone change.
LUP-1.8 Development agreements in conjunction with comprehensive plan amendments
may be used where the project is larger in scope and has potentially larger
impacts than normal, or where the city council may desire to place certain
restrictions on proposal.
LUP-1.9 Development agreements in conjunction with comprehensive plan amendments
shall not be used to waive requirements associated with a proposed use.
LUP-1.10 Office uses are allowed in the High Density Residential (HDR) category. Office
uses must conform to all the development standards established for high density
multifamily development.
Goal LUG-2 Encourage a wide range of housing types and densities
commensurate with the community's needs and preferences.
Policies
LUP-2.1 Allow and encourage a variety of housing types in designated Mixed-use areas,
especially in the City Center area.
LUP-2.2 Use design and performance standards for residential developments to achieve
integration in commercial and Mixed-use developments. Performance standards
should focus on scale, appearance, and compatibility. Encourage variations in
facades and rooflines to add character and interest to multi-family developments.
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LUP-2.3 Encourage the development of transportation routes and facilities to serve
residential neighborhoods. Special attention should be given to walking, biking
and transit uses.
LUP-2.4 Residential development should be designed to provide privacy and common
open space. Open space areas shall be proportionate to the size of the
residential development.
LUP-2.5 Consider special development techniques (e.g., zero lot lines, lot size averaging,
and planned unit developments) in single-family areas, provided they result in
residential development consistent with the quality and character of existing
neighborhoods.
LUP-2.7 Consider and possibly implement programs facilitating purchase or retention of
existing open space lands, such as transfer of development rights (TDR) or
purchase of development rights (PDR).
Commercial Goals & Policies
Goal LUG-3 Transform various commercial business areas into vital, attractive,
easily accessible mixed use areas that appeal to investors,
consumers and residents and enhance the community image and
economic vitality.
Policies
LUP-3.1 Encourage transformation of Sprague Avenue Regional/ Community Commercial
corridor into a quality mixed-use retail area. Retail development along the
corridor, exclusive of the City Center, should be concentrated at arterial
intersections and designed to integrate auto, pedestrian, and transit circulation.
Integration of public amenities and open space into retail and office development
should also be encouraged.
LUP-3.2 Encourage large bulk retailers to locate in the designated Regional Commercial
nodes around arterial intersections.
LUP-3.3 Development agreements in conjunction with comprehensive plan amendments
may be used to ensure compatibility between non-residential developments and
residential zones by regulating height, scale, setbacks, and buffers.
Goal LUG-4 Provide neighborhood and community scale retail centers for the
City's neighborhoods.
Policies
LUP-4.1 Integrate retail developments into surrounding residential areas with attention to
quality design and function.
LUP-4.2 Encourage pedestrian and bicycle access to neighborhood shopping and
services.
LUP-4.3 Encourage retail and personal services to group together within planned centers
to allow for ease of pedestrian movement.
LUP-4.4 Encourage Mixed-use residential and commercial and office development in
Neighborhood Commercial designations where compatibility with nearby uses
can be demonstrated.
LUP-4.5 Ensure compatibility between mixed-use developments and residential areas by
regulating height, scale, setbacks, and buffers.
LUP-4.6 Develop community design guidelines to promote common open space, public
art, and plazas in commercial and office developments.
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LUP-4.7 Develop design guidelines that encourage quality design and pedestrian and
vehicle circulation in commercial, office and Mixed-use developments.
LUP-4.8 Develop design guidelines to encourage commercial development to locate along
the street edge (where deemed appropriate)to provide pedestrian street access.
LUP-4.9 Identify and designate streets where on-street parking can be safely provided
without unduly slowing traffic flow or jeopardizing traffic safety.
LUP-4.10 May provide incentives to encourage developers to include housing in mixed-use
projects.
Goal LUG-5 Identify appropriate locations for the Auto Row Overlay designation.
Policies
LUP-5.1 Identify other appropriate automobile related uses within the Auto Row Overlay
designation that are complementary to automobile dealerships.
LUP-5.2 Develop appropriate development standards for permitted uses within the Auto
Row Overlay designated area.
City Center
Goal LUG-6 Create an identifiable City Center that serves as the social, cultural,
and economic focus of the City of Spokane Valley.
Policies
LUP-6.1 Define a City Center with distinct boundaries, unique building types, and special
features.
LUP-6.2 Strengthen existing connections of the City Center area to the region's high
capacity transit system.
LUP-6.3 Focus on improving the existing character and image of the City Center area
through appropriate development regulations and design standards.
LUP-6.4 Develop land use regulations that allow higher intensity development in the City
Center including, but not limited to, taller buildings, increased floor area ratios
(FAR) and permitted uses.
LUP-6.5 Coordinate with urban service providers to ensure sufficient capacity is available
for anticipated development.
LUP-6.6 Allow for a variety of uses and mixed-use development within buildings or
complexes. Ensure that mixed-use development complements and enhances
the character of the surrounding residential and commercial area.
LUP-6.7 The City should always consider City Center sites regarding potential civic and
cultural uses the City develops, such as a City Hall.
LUP-6.8 Provide incentives to attract cultural and civic uses to the City Center over which
the City does not have direct control, such as libraries or recreation facilities.
LUP-6.9 Develop land use regulations that encourage higher density residential uses on
the periphery of the City Center area in close proximity to high capacity transit.
High density housing should be accompanied by residentially oriented retail and
service uses.
LUP-6.10 Provide amenities such as community services, parks and public spaces to meet
the residential needs in the City Center.
LUP-6.11 Provide an effective transition between the periphery of the City Center and
nearby lower density residential development.
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Goal LUG-7 Provide a balanced transportation network that accommodates
public transportation, high occupancy vehicles, pedestrians,
bicyclists, automobiles and integrated parking.
Policies
LUP-7.1 Improve traffic circulation around and through the City Center by extending the
street network and creating smaller blocks.
LUP-7.2 Encourage pedestrian and bicycle circulation by providing public sidewalks,
street trees, street furniture and other amenities.
LUP-7.3 Require clear and safe pedestrian paths to enhance the pedestrian network.
LUP-7.4 Connect the main entry of buildings to public sidewalks by an identifiable
walkway.
LUP-7.5 Allow for on-street parking on the internal City Center street network.
LUP-7.6 Encourage transit use by improving pedestrian and bicycle linkages to the
existing and future transit system.
Office Goals & Policies
Goal LUG-8 Create appropriate development standards for Office designated
areas.
Policies
LUP-8.1 Allow commercial, residential and recreational uses in conjunction with permitted
uses in Office designated areas.
LUP-8.2 Integrate sidewalks, bike lanes, landscaping, and area lighting in office areas to
provide a safe and attractive working environment.
LUP-8.3 Allow office uses in high density residential zones to provide some of the service
needs generated from multifamily development.
Mixed-use Goals & Policies
Goal LUG-9 Encourage the development of Mixed-use areas that foster
community identity and are designed to support pedestrian, bicycle
and regional transit.
Policies
LUP-9.1 The characteristics of a Mixed-use area should include:
• Housing and employment densities to support regional transit service;
• Public transit connections;
• Safe, attractive transit stops and pedestrian and bicycle ways;
• Buildings that front on wide sidewalks with attractive landscaping, benches
and frequent bus stops;
• Multi-story buildings oriented to the street rather than parking lots; and
• Parking space located behind or to the side of buildings or in parking
structures.
LUP-9.2 The mix of land uses allowed in either the Corridor Mixed-use or Mixed-use
Center designation should include:
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• A variety of housing types including apartments, condominiums, town
houses, two-family and single family dwellings on small lots;
• A full range of retail goods and services including grocery stores,
theaters/entertainment, restaurants, personal services and specialty shops;
• Public/quasi-public uses and/or open space;
• Professional Office and other employment oriented uses; and
• Commercial uses that require large land areas but have low employment
density and are auto-dependant, such as lumber yards, plant nurseries,
warehouses, and auto dealerships, should be prohibited from either Mixed-
use category.
Industrial Goals & Policies
Goal LUG-10 Provide for the development of well-planned industrial areas and
ensure the long-term holding of appropriate land in parcel sizes
adequate to allow for future development as industrial uses.
Policies
LUP-10.1 Plan capital facility expenditures to assist the development of lands designated
for industrial uses.
LUP-10.2 Encourage a diverse array of industries to locate in Spokane Valley.
LUP-10.3 Encourage shared-use parking, pedestrian access and transit incentive programs
in industrial development projects.
Goal LUG-11 A variety of strategically located heavy industrial areas should be
designated and protected from conflicting land uses.
Policies
LUP-11.1 Commercial, residential and recreational uses should be limited or not allowed in
areas designated for industry, except for small-scale ancillary commercial and
recreational uses intended to primarily serve the industrial area.
LUP-11.2 Conversion of designated industrial lands to other uses should be strictly limited
to ensure an adequate land supply.
LUP-11.3 Provide appropriate buffering, landscaping and other development standards for
industrial areas.
LUP-11.4 Retail outlets shall be allowed for industrial businesses that manufacture and/or
assemble products on-site.
Goal LUG-12 Designate and protect a variety of strategically located light industry
areas.
Policies
LUP-12.1 Commercial, residential and recreational uses shall be limited or not allowed in
areas designated for light industry except for small-scale ancillary commercial
and recreational uses primarily to serve the industrial area.
LUP-12.2 Light industry areas shall include lighting, sidewalks, bike lanes and landscaping
to provide a safe and attractive working environment.
LUP-12.3 Retail outlets shall be allowed for industrial businesses that manufacture and/or
assemble products on-site.
Development Review Goals & Policies
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Goal LUG-13 Develop and maintain an efficient and timely development review
process.
Policies
LUP-13.1 Maximize efficiency of the development review process by continuously
evaluating the permitting process and modifying as appropriate.
LUP-13.2 Assist developers with proposals by continuing to offer pre-application meetings
in order to produce projects that will be reviewed efficiently.
Urban Design and Form Goals & Policies
Goals LUG-14 Improve the appearance and function of the built environment.
Policies
LUP-14.1 Use performance and community design standards to maintain neighborhood
character, achieve a greater range of housing options, and to create attractive
and desirable commercial and office developments.
LUP-14.2 Adopt specific regulations for designated aesthetic corridors that:
• Provide incentives for aesthetic design;
• Require landscaping buffers adjacent to roadways;
• Limit sign height and size;
• Provide performance standards to adequately screen intensive land uses
that have exterior clutter such as outdoor storage, exterior heavy equipment
and/or exterior fabrication/assembly.
• Prohibit off-premise signage and billboards.
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.
LUP-14.4 Establish a "cap and replace" system for billboards.
LUP-14.5 Designate aesthetic corridors along major transportation routes to provide a
positive image of Spokane Valley. Aesthetic corridors shall be located along the
following routes:
• State Route 27 from 16th south to 32nd and Mansfield to Trent;
• Appleway Boulevard (south side from Park to Dishman Mica);
• Mirabeau Parkway from Pines to Indiana;
• Dishman Mica Road from 8th Avenue, south to City limits
• 32nd Ave. within the City limits
• Appleway Blvd. from Barker to Hodges
Historic and Cultural Resources Goals & Policies
Goal LUG-15 Identify and protect archeological and historic sites and structures.
Policies
LUP-15.1 Continually identify and evaluate archaeological and historic sites to determine
which should be preserved.
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LUP-15.2 Link cultural resource preservation with local economic development strategies.
LUP-15.3 Establish and maintain relations with Native American tribes for the preservation
of archaeological sites and traditional cultural properties.
LUP-15.4 Publicize the community's heritage through interpretive trails, historic plaques, art and
other public displays. Land Use/Transportation Connection Goals & Policies
Goal LUG-16 Provide a street system that connects neighborhoods.
Policies
LUP-16.1 Encourage new developments, including multifamily projects, to be arranged in a
pattern of connecting streets and blocks to allow people to safely get around
easily by foot, bicycle, bus, or car.
LUP-16.2 Develop street, pedestrian path and bike path standards that contribute to a
system of fully connected routes.
LUP-16.3 Require adequate emergency evacuation routes prior to approving new
development or redevelopment.
LUP-16.4 Connect neighborhood services, public open space and parks with multi-modal
paths.
Joint Planning Goals and Policies
Goal LUG-17 The City of Spokane Valley should continue to coordinate with
Spokane County and neighboring cities for adjacent urban growth
areas.
Policies
LUP-17.1 The City should coordinate with Spokane County to ensure appropriate service
provision and land development prior to City annexation. Methods to allow for
coordination may include, but are not limited to, execution of an interlocal
agreement between the City of Spokane Valley and Spokane County to:
• Establish guidelines for development plan review, impact fees and SEPA
mitigation; and
• Define service delivery responsibilities, level of service standards and capital
facility implementation consistent with the goals and policies of this Plan.
LUP-17.2 Through regional planning efforts, the City and County should ensure that
planning is compatible with the Cities of Spokane and Liberty Lake.
LUP-17.3 The City should continue coordinated planning efforts between Spokane County,
appropriate fire districts, school districts, and water service providers to assure
managed growth in urban growth areas.
Potential Annexation Area Goals and Policies
Goal LUG-18 Identify Potential Annexation Areas for the City of Spokane Valley
that are consistent with the Spokane County regional urban growth
area boundary.
Policies
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LUP-18.1 Within the existing urban growth area, identify potential annexation areas that are
contiguous to the city limits and not assigned to another city.
LUP-18.2 Coordinate with adjacent cities and Spokane County to review and update the
regional urban growth area boundary consistent with the Countywide Planning
Policies and RCW 36.70.
LUP-18.3 Propose changes to the regional urban growth area boundary necessary to
accommodate Spokane Valley's 20-year population allocation.
LUP-18.4 The City will not accept requests to annex unincorporated territory located
outside the designated urban growth area.
LUP-18.5 Complete necessary capital facilities planning for any newly proposed urban
growth areas in accordance with the Countywide Planning Policies.
Goal LUG-19 Collaborate with adjacent cities, Spokane County, and affected
residents.
Policies
LUP-19.1 Pursue interlocal agreements with Spokane County to support collaborative joint
planning within potential annexation areas to ensure consistent development.
LUP-19.2 Inform affected residents, property owners, and businesses in the annexation
process.
LUP-19.3 Include language in an interlocal agreement utilizing the tool of annexation, prior
to urban development, to control the type, quality, and location of development in
potential annexation areas.
LUP-19.4 Coordinate with Spokane County to work with affected neighborhoods upon
annexation to provide a smooth transition from Spokane County to the City of
Spokane Valley administration.
Goal LUG-20 Promote orderly growth within potential annexation areas.
Policies
LUP-20.1 Perform a fiscal analysis and provide a service plan for all areas proposed for
annexation.
Lup-20.2 Incorporate potential annexation areas in the Capital Facilities Plan including
proposed locations for new capital facilities.
LUP-20.3 Strive to retain neighborhood integrity in adjusting potential annexation areas
boundaries.
Goal LUG-21 Develop an annexation process for potential annexation areas
Policies
LUP-21.1 Evaluate annexations within the potential annexation areas based on the
following criteria:
• The City's ability, either in house, by contract, or by special purpose district,
to provide public services at the City's adopted level of service
• The annexation boundary should provide a contiguous and regular boundary
with current City limits
• The annexation boundary, where appropriate should use physical
boundaries, including but not limited to, bodies of water, existing or future
right-of-way, roads, and topography
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• Assessment of staff time and expense involved in processing the annexation
request
• Review right-of-way issues prior to defining boundaries of individual
annexations to determine logical inclusions or exclusions
• The annexation boundary, where appropriate, should adjust any impractical
or irregular boundaries
• When the proposed annexation is located in the vicinity of a public facility,
the City should evaluate the feasibility of modifying the annexation boundary
to include the public facility
LUP-21.2 Process annexations in accordance with State annexation laws in a timely and
efficient manner.
LUP-21.3 Generally, the City of Spokane Valley prefers the Petition Method of Annexation.
LUP-21.4 Ensure that newly annexed territory accepts its equitable share of the City's
bonded indebtedness.
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CHAPTER 3 — TRANSPORTATION
3'0 Introduction
Transportation systems should provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.
Modes of transportation which impact Spokane Valley include roadway, transit, air, rail, bicycle and
pedestrian. Each of these modes is addressed independently, although the development of an
efficient and truly multimodal transportation system requires an evaluation of the interaction and
interdependency of each mode in relationship to others
Airport, rail and arterial roadways have implications for regional freight mobility. Transit, pedestrian
and bicycle systems form part of larger systems with localized implications for the movement of
people.
Citizens should have a variety of viable transportation choices and the plan focuses on providing
citizens with transportation options and reducing dependency on driving because:
• The transportation preferences and needs of all people should be respected. All citizens,
including those who cannot or choose not to drive, should have viable transportation
options;
• In the future, increasing numbers of people may not physically or financially be able to
drive;
• All people are pedestrians at some point; and
• Continued dependency on driving may not be sustainable in the future, either economically
and/or environmentally.
Alternatives to driving must be truly viable. All transportation options must be safe, accessible,
convenient and attractive. For instance, people might be more likely to use public transportation if
service is frequent, routes to transit stops are pedestrian friendly and shops and services are
located near stops. Safety is a critical factor; people will not choose transportation options they
perceive to be unsafe.
Safety is similarly important in the efficient movement of goods since they share road and rail
transportation corridors. System design, direct routes and conflict reduction are key considerations
in establishing a multimodal transportation system which provides mobility choices, moves people
and goods effectively and safely, is coordinated with land use, maintains or improves air quality and
mitigates impacts to the environment.
3.1 Planning Context
The Transportation Element of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan (SVCP) establishes the
framework for providing a transportation system (facilities and services), and focuses on actions
needed to create and manage the transportation infrastructure and services.
3.1.1 Growth Management Act
The Growth Management Act (GMA) (RCW 36.70A.020 [3]) "...encourages efficient multimodal
transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city
comprehensive plans." In addition, the act outlines guidelines for the preparation of the
transportation plan, which is a mandatory element of the Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, these
guidelines (RCW 36.70A.070 [6]) include:
• The land use assumptions used in the plan;
• Facility and service needs, including:
1. An inventory of existing facilities;
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2. Level of service standards for all facilities and services;
3. An action plan for brining system deficits up to standard;
4. Forecasts of future traffic growth; and
5. Identification of system expansion and transportation system management needs.
• A financing plan which includes:
1. A comparison of funding needs versus available resources;
2. A six-year financing strategy; and
3. An assessment of how funding deficits will be managed.
• Intergovernmental coordination efforts;
• A demand management strategy; and
• A concurrency management strategy.
Moreover, the GMA requires that the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) certify the
transportation elements of local comprehensive plans. Certification is based upon conformity with
state legislation related to transportation elements, and consistency of the City's element with the
Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
3.1.2 County Wide Planning Policies
Regional transportation planning services are provided by the SRTC, and coordinated by the
Spokane Transit Authority (STA) and local jurisdictions, in accordance with federal and state
planning requirements, and the Countywide Planning Policies for Spokane County (CWPPs). The
CWPPs provide a policy framework for the County and its respective cities. Adherence to these
policies ensures that plans within the County are consistent with one another. These policies
address such issues as the designation of urban growth areas, land use, affordable housing,
provision of urban services for future development, transportation, and contiguous and orderly
development. The following are specific CWPPs that relate to the Transportation Element:1
Policy Topic 3 — Promotion of Contiguous and Orderly Development and Provision of Urban
Services
Policies
a. Each jurisdiction shall include policies in its comprehensive plan to address how urban
development will be managed to promote efficiency in the use of land and the provision of
urban governmental services and public facilities. The [GMA] Steering Committee has
accepted a regional minimum level of service standards for urban governmental services
with the exception of police protection within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). Local
jurisdictions may choose higher standards. In its comprehensive plan, each jurisdiction
shall include, but not be limited to, level of service standards for:
a. fire protection; b. police protection;
c. parks and recreation; d. libraries;
e. public sewer; f. public water;
g. solid waste disposal and recycling; h. transportation; and
Note to reader: The following policies are numbered according to the policy number in the CWPPs, resulting in non-
sequential numbering in this document.
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i. schools2
3. Each jurisdiction shall include policies in its comprehensive plan to ensure that obstructions
to regional transportation or utility corridors are not created. In addition, each jurisdiction
should include policies in its comprehensive plan to ensure sustainable growth beyond the
20-year planning horizon.
Policy Topic 5—Transportation
1. Regional transportation planning shall be conducted by the Spokane Regional
Transportation Council (SRTC). The SRTC shall coordinate with local jurisdictions and the
Spokane Transit Authority (STA) to ensure that the regional transportation plan and local
jurisdiction's land use plans are compatible and consistent with one another.
4. Comprehensive plans shall include, where applicable, the master plans of identified major
transportation facilities to ensure that they are reasonably accommodated and compatible
with surrounding land uses. Such facilities shall include, but not be limited to, airports,
state highways, railroads and major freight terminals.
5. Local jurisdictions shall develop and adopt land use plans that have been coordinated
through the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC)to ensure that they preserve
and enhance the regional transportation system. These plans may include high-capacity
transportation corridors, and shall fulfill air quality conformity and financial requirements of
the Federal Transportation Laws and Regulations, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990,
and the Growth Management Act(GMA).
7. In the long term, growth and change will necessitate the designation of specific
transportation corridors which can support high capacity transportation. These corridors
shall:
a. be identified for the specific purpose of preserving the right-of-way necessary to
implement a high-capacity transportation system and to provide a development
density that will support such a system;
b. be recognized in each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan and development
regulations. These plans and codes should provide the authority to establish high-
capacity transportation activity centers and urban villages having a land use pattern
of mixed use density and intensities;
c. be incorporated into capital facilities programs to provide a unified approach for
preserving the character and quality of neighborhoods;
d. be evaluated to identify both interim and ultimate transportation strategies for each
corridor;
e. encourage capital infrastructure investment to facilitate high-capacity transportation
and supporting land uses; and
f. be supported through a public education process.
8. The regional transportation plan and comprehensive plan of each jurisdiction shall include
roads, air and rail service that accommodates the need for freight and goods movement.
9. Recognizing the need to maintain existing rail lines for shipments of commodities, which
reduces the impacts of shipping commodities by roads, local jurisdictions should protect rail
facilities to the extent possible.
2 (Spokane County has not proposed a level of service for school districts to be adopted as part of the comprehensive plan.
Individual school districts determine their own level of service standards. However, if any jurisdiction within Spokane County
[itself]chooses to implement impact fees for schools at any future time,each school district must develop a capital facilities
plan consistent with the GMA).
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10. Each jurisdiction should coordinate its housing and transportation strategies to support
existing, or develop new, public multimodal transportation systems.
11. Each jurisdiction shall address land use designations and site design requirements that are
supportive of and compatible with public transportation, for example:
a. pedestrian scale neighborhoods and activity centers;
b. mixed use development; and
c. pedestrian friendly and non-motorized design.
13. Each jurisdiction's transportation facilities shall be planned within the context of countywide,
multi-county and bi-state air, land and water resources and shall not cause or contribute to
exceeding federal or state environmental quality standards.
14. Each jurisdiction shall strive, through transportation system strategies, to optimize the use
of and maintain existing roads to minimize the construction costs and impacts associated
with roadway facility expansion.
15. In accordance with regional minimum level of service standards specified by the Steering
Committee, each jurisdiction shall establish roadway standards, level of service standards
and methodologies and functional road classification schemes to ensure consistency
throughout the region and to support the use of alternative transportation modes.
16. Each jurisdiction shall address energy consumption/conservation by:
a. designing transportation improvements for alternatives to the single-occupant
vehicle;
b. locating and adopting design standards for new development to support pedestrian
or non-motorized travel;
c. providing regulatory and financial incentives to promote efforts of the public and
private sector to conserve energy; and
d. reducing the number of vehicle miles traveled and number of vehicle trips.
17. The transportation element of each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan, where transit service
exists, will include level of service standards for transit routes and services. Each
jurisdiction will coordinate the level of service standards with all adjacent jurisdictions and
appropriate agencies.
18. Each jurisdiction shall use its adopted level of service standards to evaluate concurrence
for long-range transportation planning, development review and programming of
transportation investments.
20. Transportation elements of comprehensive plans shall reflect the preservation and
maintenance of transportation facilities as a high priority to avoid costly replacement and to
meet public safety objectives in a cost-effective manner.
21. Each jurisdiction, Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) and other
transportation agencies shall identify significant regional and/or countywide land acquisition
needs for transportation and establish a process for prioritizing and siting the location of
transportation corridors and facilities.
3.1.3 Concurrency and Level of Service
Concurrency as defined in the GMA3 means:
3 RCW 36.70A070(6)
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".."local jurisdiction must adopt and enforce ordinances which prohibit development
approval if the development causes the level of service on a locally owned transportation
facility to decline below the standards adopted in the transportation element of the
comprehensive plan, unless transportation improvements or strategies to accommodate the
impacts of development are made concurrent with development. These strategies may
include increased public transportation service, ride share programs, demand
management, and other transportation system management strategies. For purposes of
this subsection (6) "concurrent with development" shall mean that improvements or
strategies are in place at the time of development or that a financial commitment is in place
to complete the improvements or strategies within six years. (emphasis added)
SRTC has been appointed by the Spokane County Growth Management Steering Committee to
coordinate the development of regional transportation Concurrency Management Systems (CMS).
Spokane County's CMS consists of regional and local concurrency reviews as described below.
Regional: SRTC is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of regional
transportation facilities as affected by land use and transportation improvement decisions. SRTC
uses travel times to assess performance or regional transportation corridors. A review of regional
concurrency occurs on an annual basis.
Local: Local jurisdictions are responsible for reviewing land use proposals within their jurisdiction
and making determinations as to whether concurrency requirements are met as specified by their
ordinance. The state is responsible for establishing performance standards on all highways of
statewide significance, which are not subject to local concurrency requirements.
Additional discussion of roadway concurrency is included in Section 3.2 below and in Chapter 4
Capital Facilities.
3.2 Streets & Roadways
3.2.1 Highways of Statewide Significance &Connectivity
Spokane Valley is served by a network of publicly maintained streets and highways connecting
local communities and urban centers in the greater Spokane region. Interstate 90 runs east/west
through the city and provides direct linkages from the Spokane region west to the Seattle/Puget
Sound region and east across the country. Spokane Valley also has two (2) state highways, State
Route 27 (Pines Road) and State Route 290 (Trent Avenue).
SR-27 provides access from Spokane Valley south into southeastern Spokane County and
Whitman County. SR-290 provides Spokane Valley access to the east into areas around
Rathdrum, Idaho. Both of the roadways provide important regional access to Spokane Valley.
3.2.2 Roadway Inventory and Functional Classification
Functional classification is the grouping of highways, roads and streets by the character of service
they provide, and was developed for transportation planning purposes. Basic to this process is the
recognition that individual routes do not serve travel independently. Rather, most travel involves
movement through a network of roads. Comprehensive transportation planning, an integral part of
total economic and social development, uses functional classification to determine how travel can
be channelized within the network in a logical and efficient manner. The Washington Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) has the primary responsibility for developing and updating the statewide
highway functional classification in rural and urban areas to determine functional usage of the
existing roads and streets, and must cooperate with responsible local officials in developing and
updating the functional classification. The results of the functional classification are mapped and
submitted to FHWA for approval. Once approved, the map serves as the official record for Federal-
aid highways and is the basis for designation of the National Highway System.4
423 CFR 470
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Interstate Freeway: The interstate is a controlled access, multi-lane, high speed, high-
capacity roadway intended exclusively for motorized traffic. All access is controlled by
interchanges and bridges separating local road crossings. Interstate 90 is the only freeway
within the Spokane Valley city limits.
Principal Arterials: Principal arterials serve the major centers of activity in urbanized areas
and include the highest traffic volume corridors, serve the longest trips and carry a high
proportion of the total urban travel, even though they constitute a relatively small percentage of
the total roadway network.
The principal arterial system carries most of the trips entering and leaving the urban area, as
well significant intra-area travel, such as between central business districts and outlying
residential areas. The system also carries important intra-urban and inter-city bus routes.
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Minor Arterials: The minor arterial street system interconnects with and augments the
principal arterial system. It accommodates trips of moderate length at a lower level of travel
mobility than principal arterials. This system places more emphasis on land access than the
principal arterial system. Such a facility may carry local bus routes and provide intra-
community continuity, but ideally does not penetrate identifiable neighborhoods.
The spacing of minor arterials may vary from one tenth to one half mil (1/10 — 1/2) in central
business districts, and two (2) to three (3) miles in suburban fringes, but is normally not more
than one (1) mile in fully developed areas.
Collector Streets: The collector provides both land access and traffic circulation within
residential neighborhoods and commercial and industrial areas. It differs from the arterial
system in that facilities from the collector system may penetrate residential neighborhoods,
distributing trips from arterials through the area to their ultimate destinations. Conversely, the
collector system also collects traffic from the local streets in residential neighborhoods and
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channels it into the arterial system. In a central business district or other area of similar
development and traffic density, the collector system may include the entire street grid. The
collector street system may also carry local bus routes. Collectors may be separated into
principal and minor designations, or into industrial or neighborhood classifications.
Local Access Streets: The local access street system includes all facilities not designated
as either an arterial or collector. It primarily permits direct access to abutting lands and
connections to higher order systems. It offers the lowest level of mobility and usually
contains no bus routes. Service to through-traffic movement is usually deliberately
discouraged.
Table 3.1 Roadway Mileage Summary for Spokane Valley
STATE CITY TOTAL
Functional Class
Miles % Miles % Miles
11 Urban Interstate 10.11 2.22% 10.11 2.22%
14 Urban Principal Arterial 11.46 2.52% 29.37 6.46% 40.83 8.98
All Principal Arterials 21.57 4.74% 29.37 6.46% 50.94 11.20%
16 Urban Minor Arterial 1.60 0.35% 59.53 13.09% 61.13 13.44%
All Arterials 23.17 5.10% 88.90 19.55% 112.07 24.65%
17 Urban Collector 43.81 9.63% 43.81 9.63
All Collectors 43.81 9.63% 43.81 9.63
19 Urban Local Access 298.85 65.72% 298.85 65.72%
All Local Access 298.85 65.72% 298.85 65.72%
Totals 23.17 5.10% 431.56 94.90% 454.73 100.00%
Source: Spokane Valley Public Works Department
The procedures for classifying all roads and streets into functional systems are based on the
most logical use of the existing facilities to serve present travel. A "future year" functional
classification plan is based on projected "future year" population, land use and travel and will
include, in addition to existing facilities, such new facilities as will be needed to serve "future year"
land use and travel. Some of this new mileage will consist of new streets in expanding urban
areas. Additional "new streets" may be identified in cases where adequate standards cannot be
provided on the original location, or where an existing routing is excessively circuitous.
In developing a "future year" classification, consideration has been given to the impact of
foreseeable developments in other modes of transportation including high-speed rail service and
improved air service. Population estimates for 2025 were made using the SRTC Visum model.
The base for the Spokane Valley"future year" population is the 2000 Decennial Census.
A basic assumption in assigning facilities to logical functional groupings is that higher order
systems should generally serve the longest trips. Only comparatively few miles or urban streets
and highways serve trips of any great length; a somewhat greater mileage serves trips of
moderate length; and a substantial mileage serves comparatively short trips. Facilities which
serve relatively long trips (including trips passing through urban area, trips between the suburbs
and central city, trips between outlying communities, and long trips occurring within the central
city) are likely to be functioning as arterials and should be considered for inclusion in the
preliminary arterial system. The mileage for the functional classification is summarized on
Table 3.4: The functional classification system is illustrated on Map 3.1.
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3.2.3 Safety
Street design and construction standards should accommodate the characteristics of vehicles
utilizing the roadway, making adequate provision for weight, size and turning radius requirements.
The four (4) general classes of design vehicles include passenger cars and light trucks, buses,
large trucks and recreational vehicles. Bicycles are to be considered a design vehicle where
bicycle use is allowed on the roadway.
Traffic safety must consider roadway capacity, the type of traffic utilizing the roadway, terrain,
access management, traffic volumes and congestion. Access management requires the
management of access to land development while simultaneously preserving the flow of traffic on
surrounding road systems in terms of safety, capacity and speed. The capacity of an arterial is
often dominated by the capacity of individual signalized intersections. Intersection design
improvements and signalization modifications should be considered as cost effective alternatives
to the addition of additional travel lanes.
Intersections must be designed to maintain visibility for the safety of motorists, bicyclists and
pedestrians. Particular care is exercised at school crossings and in areas frequented by the
elderly and disabled.
3.2.4 Transportation Systems Management (TSM)
Transportation Systems Management (TSM) focuses on maximizing use of the existing systems
travel capacity. The concept was first originated in the mid-1970s by the U.S. Department of
Transportation. Since that time, it has been applied in a host of different ways in cities and
metropolitan areas around the country. More recently, the 199 Intermodal Surface Transportation
Efficiency Act (ISTEA) expanded the vision of TSM, introducing the term Congestion
Management Systems (CMS).
TSM options can be grouped into the following categories:
• Geometric Improvements
• Signalization Improvements (including synchronization)
• Access Management
• Capacity Enhancements
• Circulation
3.2.4.1 Geometric Improvements
The term Geometric Improvements refers to projects intended to "re-shape" the physical layout of
roads. Through reported problems and periodic monitoring, isolated improvements can be
defined which will improve the operation of traffic and increase safety. Such improvements are
under the City's control. While there are national and state level guidelines, the City's adopted
design standards guide the design of these improvements. Sometimes called Spot
Improvements, their low cost and net increase in efficiency make them particularly popular.
3.2.4.2 Signalization Improvements
Signalization Improvements include traffic signal installation or removal, and operational
strategies. To date, the City has relied on other agencies to service its traffic signals. Spokane
County has maintained all signals that were previously under County control, while the state has
operated those on certain state routes. This has produced a fragmented approach to traffic
control.
Traffic along Spokane Valley's major transportation corridors such as Sprague, Broadway,
Argonne/Mullan and Sullivan would benefit from synchronization and improvement to signal
timing and phasing. The cost of such improvements would likely be recovered by reduction in
delay to drivers. Air quality would also be enhanced due to fewer unnecessary stops. In addition,
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transit reliability would increase as a result of these actions. Map 3.3 shows existing signalized
intersections.
3.2.4.3 Access Management
Access Management is another means to manage traffic flow efficiency, controlling intersection
and driveway spacing to improve the safety and preserve capacity of major streets. Traffic
conflicts are responsible for a high percentage of roadway crashes. By reducing the number of
driveways and turning movements through shared access to multiple parcels, and restricting
turning movements in congested areas, the safety and efficiency of the City's streets can be
maintained.
Access to adjacent property is one (1) of the major factors influencing functional classification.
The State of Washington requires that access onto state facilities be granted by permit, and that
such access conform to an access management classification system.6 Access management
may reduce the number of driveways, the allowable movements or modify existing access points
where recurrent problems have been observed, including those related to safety, traffic flow and
maintenance of roadway capacity.
3.2.4.4 Capacity Enhancements
Capacity Enhancements typically include road widening and/or redesign to assure an existing
road segment operates as efficiently as nearby segments. For example, where a section of
freeway carries more local, short tips than long distance through trips by adding a parallel
frontage road, the freeway might operate more efficiently. Another example might consist of two
(2) heavily-used streets being grade-separated at their intersection point to accommodate flow.
Capacity enhancements typically are higher in cost than other TSM strategies. Funding from
outside sources is limited. Therefore, such projects must be carefully justified.
3.2.5 Transportation Demand Management(TDM)
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is an approach to solving transportation problems
that focuses on reducing the demand for automobile travel rather than increasing the system
capacity (supply) for automobile travel. TDM strategies should be particularly aimed at reducing
the volume of single-operator vehicles. TDM is a valuable tool with which to address
transportation problems because it generally avoids the high environmental, financial, and human
costs associated with capacity-oriented solutions, such as road construction. The Commute Trip
Reduction Program provides TDM techniques locally.
TDM involves two (2) types of strategies. One (1) strategy reduces the demand for single-
operator vehicles (SOVs). This is accomplished through programs such as:
• Employer-subsidized bus passes and other financial incentives for transit use;
• Infrastructure changes, such as providing safe and convenient bicycle parking and safe
and convenient bikeways from residential to work locations, or increasing the use of non-
motorized modes of transportation;
• Parking management that reduces the amount of easy and inexpensive parking for
employees, provided this does not lead to an unacceptable reduction in available parking
for residents in adjacent areas;
• Preferential parking for car pools and vanpools;
• Park and Ride facilities convenient to Interstate 90;
• Construction of shelters at transit stops;
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• The building of lockers, change rooms, and shower facilities for bicyclists; and
• Ride match services.
The other TDM strategy reduces the overall need for travel by any means. This is accomplished
through programs, such as:
• Flexible work schedules, including four(4)-day work week; and
• Tele-working (using telecommunications and computer technology to work from home to
another location).
Several pieces of legislation have led the City into the realm of TDM. These include the State
GMA, Commute Trip Reduction Act (CTRA), and federal level requirements under both TEA-21
and Clean Air Act Amendments as reflected in the State Implementation Plan. The GMA cites
the need for a variety of"management actions" including the requirement that the transportation
chapter of each plan include an identification of system expansion needs and TSM needs to meet
current and future demands. The Act goes on to note:
"After adoption of the Comprehensive Plan...local jurisdictions must adopt and enforce
ordinances which prohibit development approval if the development causes the level of
service on transportation element of the comprehensive plan, unless transportation
improvements or strategies to accommodate the impacts of development are made
concurrent with the development. These strategies may include ...demand management
and other transportation systems management strategies(emphasis added)."
While TDM actions are aimed at reducing travel demand or, at least, shifting it to more opportune
travel times, several focus on consolidating person trips to fewer vehicles. The City views
transit/HCT use as key to reducing travel demand over the time horizon of this plan.
3.2.5.1 Commute Trip Reduction Act
The Commute Trip Reduction Act (CTR) was passed by the State Legislature in 1991, and revised
in 1997. It is also a part of the State Clean Air Act. The intention of the law is to improve air quality,
reduce traffic congestion, and decrease fuel consumption. It focuses attention on larger employers
with the intent or reaching concentrations of workers who might use shared-ride and non-motorized
modes to travel to and from work. Working from 1992, or employer's survey year data as the base
year, employers are encouraged to reduce SOV use and vehicle miles of travel (VMT) by 15
percent (15%) in the first two (2) years, 20 percent (20%) in four years, 25 percent (25%) in six (6)
years and 35 percent(35%) in twelve (12)years.
The City adopted Ordinance 03-087 in November of 2003, to address the requirements of CTR.
The ordinance establishes the requirements for employers with over 100 employees (affect
employers) under CTR.
3.2.6 Roadway Concurrency
Level of service (LOS) is a quantitative standard for the operating characteristics of the
transportation system. The definitions for each level of service and methodologies for calculating
LOS are contained in the Transportation Research Board Special Report 209, Highway Capacity
Manual (2000). The GMA requires LOS standards for all arterials and transit routes and also
requires that the standards be coordinated regionally. GMA does not define the procedure for
measuring LOS. Many communities rely upon Highway Capacity Manual procedures, measuring
LOS in terms of vehicle delay at intersections. This methodology does not account for the impact of
mid-block left-turn lanes, curbs and gutters, sidewalks and other facilities.
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Levels of Service for Roadways are defined below:
Level of Service Flow Characteristics
A Free flow operations at average travel speeds, usually about 90% of the free-flow speed for
the arterial class. Vehicles are completely unimpeded in their ability to maneuver within the
traffic stream. Stopped delay at signalized intersections is minimal.
B Reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds usually about 70% of the free -
flow speed for the arterial class. The ability to maneuver within the traffic stream is only
slightly restricted and stopped delays are not bothersome. Drivers are not subjected to
appreciable tension.
C Stable operations. The ability to change lanes and maneuver in mid-block locations may be
more restricted than in LOS B, and longer queues and/or adverse signal coordination may
contribute to lower average travel speeds of about 50%of the average free-flow for the arterial
class. Motorists will experience appreciable tension while driving.
D Small increases in flow may cause substantial increases in approach delay and decreases in
arterial speed. This may be due to adverse signal progression, inappropriate signal timing,
high volumes, or some combination of theses. Average travel times are about 40% of free-
flow speeds.
E RI Characterized by significant approach delays and average travel speeds of one-third (1/3)the
free-flow speed or lower, cause by adverse signal progression, high signal density, extensive
queuing at critical intersections and inappropriate signal timing or some combination of these.
F - E ` Arterial flow at extremely low speeds below one-third to one-quarter (1/3 — 1/4) of free-flow
speed. Intersection congestion is likely at critical signalized locations, with high approach
delays resulting. Adverse progression is frequently a contributor to this condition.
Many of the roadways in Spokane Valley were built as rural facilities. Some have been improved
using rural road design standards to carry higher traffic volumes, but are not supporting of the
character and desires of an urban community.
Therefore, the City will pursue a two (2)-tiered LOS standard:
• Intersections. Intersection LOS is calculated using standard Highway Capacity Manual
(HCM) analysis procedures for the AM or PM peak hour, whichever is worse.
• Roadway Segments. Roadway segment LOS will be based on allowable average daily
traffic (ADT) on a roadway segment as a function of roadway characteristics. The
allowable volumes will be developed following completion of the Comprehensive Plan.
SRTC is tasked in the adopted countywide planning policies with establishing level of service
standards for the regional street network. SRTC establishes travel time standards in the principal
travel corridors. Table 3.2 indicates the corridors within the City of Spokane Valley for which travel
time LOS has been established.
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Table 3.2 SRTC Congestion Management System travel Times 1999
TModel2 2020
Roadway AVI
From To Average SB NB EB WB
Sullivan Havana 7:45 8:41
1-90
Havana Sullivan 8:03 10:46
Sprague 1-90 2:23 2:13
Argonne/Dishman/Mica
1-90 Upriver Dr 5:59 6:34
Sullivan Argonne 7:00 6:37
Sprague Avenue
Argonne Sullivan 6:45 7:10
University Road Sprague 32nd Ave 3:34 3:46
Sprague 1-90 2:41 2:23
Pines Road
1-90 SR 290 2:28 3:11
Sprague 1-90 2:03 1:40
Sullivan Road
1-90 SR 290 4:12 4:25
Upriver Drive Frederick Sullivan 12:46 12:17
Source: Spokane Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan, November 1999. Updated 2002.
The Washington State Transportation Commission sets the level of service standards for highways
of statewide significance. The Commission coordinates the SRTC to establish level of service
standards for state routes not on the highways of statewide significance system.
Table 3.3 Roadways Exceeding 80%of Capacity 2025
Roadway From To Functional V/C Ratio
Class
1-90 Sullivan Barker Freeway 0.83
1-90 Havana Carnahan Freeway 0.84
1-90 Sprague Argonne Freeway 0.84
1-90 Broadway Argonne Freeway 0.84
SR 27 Urban Boundary 32nd Ave Collector 0.97
Barker Road Sprague 4th Ave Minor Arterial 0.99
Source: SRTC 2025 Forecast 11/2004
The specific levels of service and resulting capital facilities plans are included in the Capital
Facilities Element of this plan. Please refer to the Capital Facilities Element for a more detailed
discussion of level of service, concurrency and the city's transportation facilities plan.
SRTC has identified roadway segments expected to exceed 80% of volume/capacity ratio by 2025
(Table 3.3). Planning for additional capacity should be considered when traffic volumes reach this
level.
The SRTC Metropolitan Transportation Plan notes that intersection deficiencies impede the flow of
traffic, even when sufficient capacity is otherwise available. Table 3.4 shows intersections
expected to exceed 90%of capacity by 2025.
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Table 3.4 2025 Intersection Deficiencies Exceeding 90%of
Capacity
Roadway Cross Street Functional Class V/C
Ratio
1-90 Sprague Expressway 0.91
1-90 Argonne EB On-ramp 1.01
1-90 Pines EB On-ramp 092
1-90 Pines EB Off-ramp 096
1-90 Evergreen EB On-ramp 096
1-90 Sullivan EB Off-ramp 091
Sprague University Principal 0.91
Barker Sprague Minor Arterial 1.04
SR 27 Belle Terre Collector 1.22
Appleway Park Principal Arterial 0.96
Appleway Thierman Principal Arterial 1.01
Source: SRTC 2025 Forecast 11/2004
3.2.7.1 Land Use
The transportation system should be adequate to serve existing land uses and planned to meet
future transportation demand. The adequacy of the system to meet local circulation needs, as well
as regional transportation objectives, will be determined by existing and future land uses.
The City of Spokane Valley street system is primarily a traditional grid with principal arterials laid
out at approximately one (1) mile intervals, and minor arterials located approximately midway
between principal arterials. Deviations from the grid result primarily from topographical limitations.
Except in these areas, the grid distributes local residential traffic relatively evenly to the arterial
network, although there is more direct access (properties fronting arterial roadways) than is
desirable for the functional classification. The roadway network in non-residential areas is well
developed, with little or no segregation of freight and passenger traffic. As the city grows, it should
be anticipated that conflicts between the two (2)will increase.
In commercial areas, the lack of access management on arterials has reduced roadway capacity
significantly. At intersections in particular, placement of driveways may limit the effectiveness of
design or signalization improvements. Local circulation and access along commercial corridors
such as Sprague Avenue will be improved substantially by requiring shared and cross access
between commercial properties as part of redevelopment.
Changes in residential densities will increase the demand for transportation services. Encouraging
higher densities along transit corridors will expand the mode choice, provided that pedestrian
connections are planned appropriately. Safety and accessibility are primary concerns in providing
access to schools and in providing for the elderly and the disabled.
Expediting the flow of freight traffic and improving intermodal connectivity are important in creating
attractive venues for business and industrial development. Land use plans should consider
strategies for segregating freight movement from passenger traffic where possible.
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3.2.7.2 Neighborhood/Sub-area Circulation Plans:
Much of the future growth within Spokane Valley will occur as infill development or redevelopment.
As neighborhoods make a transition from large lots and a rural character to smaller lots and higher
density, it will be important to ensure connectivity of local roads and neighborhood collector streets.
The purpose of developing neighborhood circulation plans is to determine the location of future
local roads while the properties are
undeveloped or underdeveloped.
3.2.7.3 City Center
Through the public participation process, a
"Preferred Land Use Alternative" was
developed that includes the development of
an identifiable city center in Spokane Valley.
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creating pedestrian linkages through larger parcels is critical to
establish walking patterns that reduce dependency on the auto. As r'
individual sites are designed and developed to be more pedestrian-friendly and improved
pedestrian linkages are provided, the pedestrian system will handle an increasing share of the trips.
On-street parking and wide sidewalks, with street trees and other pedestrian amenities are
important assets in promoting a pleasant shopping experience. Landscaped medians should be
incorporated into the roadways adjacent to the City Center to channelize and control traffic
movements. Block lengths within the City Center should be relatively short. Intersections should
be landscaped with decorative pavement treatment to create a sense of place.
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Special street design standards should be developed for the City Center. Special standards for
extra-wide sidewalks (12 to 20 feet in width), pedestrian-scale street lighting, and additional
amenities including benches, trash receptacles and landscaped corner treatment are typically
included.
3.2.7.4 Freight& Goods
Roadways should be designed for the type of traffic they serve. Designation of truck routes will
expedite the flow of commercial traffic in other areas of the City and limit adverse impacts on
residential neighborhoods. In order to prolong pavement life, minimizing the number of stops and
starts along these routes and interconnecting signals for progressive movement should be
considered.
An important consideration in the establishment of truck routes is connectivity with sources of
supply and distribution located outside the City, as well as major freight terminals and intermodal
connections. Map 3.2 identifies truck routes within the City of Spokane Valley.
The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) classifies state highways, county roads
and city streets according to the tons of freight that are transported each year. The freight and
goods transportation system (FGTS) identifies the highways and roadways most heavily used by
trucks and provides factual data to support funding for projects that improve conditions for freight
transportation. The information is updated every two (2) years, and inclusion of data may be
requested by the City Engineer.
The tonnage classifications used for designating the FGTS are as follows:
T-1: More than 1 million tons per year
T-2: 4 million to 10 million tons per year
T-3: 300,000 to 4 million tons per year
T-4: 100,000 to 300,000 tons per year
T-5: At least 20,000 tons in 60 days
For purposes of this analysis, trucks are defined to include all trucks with two (2) rear-axles (six (6)
tires) or larger. They also include larger two (2) rear-axle (four (4) tires) delivery vehicles such as
express package delivery vans, bread trucks or any commercial vehicle. Private pickups, vans or
recreational vehicles are not included. To aid in
calculating annual tonnage, trucks are divided into
categories, as shown below:
Single Units —A single vehicle including dump trucks
and mixers, regardless of the number of axles. — - - -
Double Units — A two (2)-unit vehicle, normally a 47,
truck and trailer, generally with four (4) to six (6)
axles. This category is basically any truck up to _
80,000 lbs.; older double trailers can be included in
this category. i
Trains — Normally a tractor and two (2) trailers.
Trucks rated from 80,000 lbs. to 105,000 lbs.; except gasoline tankers.
In calculating the approximate freight tonnage, the following average weights were used:
Singles: 7 tons
Doubles: 27 tons
Trains: 42 tons
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Truck routes regulate through truck traffic and do not apply to freight movements with origination or
destination on any roadway. The designation of truck routes is intended to direct through-truck
movements to arterials designed for such traffic, and to limit the adverse impact of such traffic on
adjacent land uses. Residential land uses are particularly sensitive to heavy truck usage. The
designation of freight corridors generally improves traffic flow and freight mobility.
3.3 Non-Motorized Transportation (See Chapter 11 — Bike and Pedestrian Element)
3.4 Transit
Spokane Valley is located in the East Planning Region of the STA. The City of Spokane Valley
works with Spokane Transit Authority (STA) to foster appropriate transit service design that aligns
transit facilities with adjacent land uses. This planning effort takes place for both near-term service
implementation as well as long-term transit system improvements. Planning for transit involves
coordination with other planning work related to land uses, utilities and other elements contained
within this comprehensive plan.
The STA cCurrently, STA provides basic fixed route local bus and oess commuter peak bus to
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from using fixed route service, STA provides paratransit service and a wheelchair-accessible
shared ride transportation service. within Both services are available in the City of Spokane Valley
and throughout the Spokane Region. STA also offers vanpool services designed around the needs
of commuters who are looking to share a ride to and from work. STA has a level of service policy
stating that Basic or Hiqh Performance Transit service shall be available within no more than one-
half mile of at least 85% of the Public Transit Benefit Area (PTBA) population residing within urban•areas. • - - - - ..., - --- -- - - =- - -- - -- - --- - - • -- - • -
sales tax for transit, with a sunset clause of June 2009. Tho STA currently operates two (2) Park &
Ride facilities within Spokane Valley; one (1) located at University Road and Appleway Boulevard
and the other on Indiana Avenue at Miraboau Parkway. Facilities and routes aro shown on the
diagram below.
STA Transit Routes in effect January 2007
Schedules (Levels of Service) for Spokane Valley fixed routes presently vary between 30 to 60
minutes as shown in Table 3./1 1:
The STA evaluates its system on a regular basis to consider more direct routing, better connectivity
and improved travel times to increase ridership.
Table 3. 1 1 Transit Lcvcls of Scn icc Sunday/holiday cervice is operated 8 a.m.to
No Route Name Weekday Saturday Sunday
31/32 Garland/Trent/Indiana 39 6g 6g New Year's Day
New Year's Federal/State Holiday
72 Liberty Lake Express 39 ?Done Alone Observed (January 1.)
Z3 VTC Expres, 32 e one Memorial Day
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Labor Day
74 Valley Limited 39 Alone Alone Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day
91 Miscion 6g 6g 6g Christmas Federal/State Holiday
nbee „e (De ber 25)
94 —E-8'Street 39 39 60 A special schedule is in effect for
ndependence Day 8:n0 AM to
96 -Millwood 36 69 69 approximatcly 10:30 p.m.(Scrvicc
96 Pinco 39 &9 AJsae after the fireworks).
97 South Valley 39 &9 &9
Providing convenient and accessible transit service can help reduce the reliance on single-
occupant vehicles and increase mobility without building new streets and highways. High
frequency transit service can also support economic development by providing affordable
transportation for employees and by stimulating development or redevelopment along a particular
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corridor. Public right-of-way is limited and as demands for that space grow, transit provides and
efficient way to move people around the city and the region and support growth in urban centers.
Spokane Transit Authority's long-range plan, Connect Spokane: A Comprehensive Plan for Public
Transportation includes a vision for the future of transit in the region. High Performance Transit
(HTP) is a network of transit corridors providing all-day, two-way, reliable, and frequent service
offering competitive speeds to the private automobile and features improved amenities for
passengers. This HTP network also defines a system of corridors for heightened and long-term
operating and capital investments. The HTP corridors that are envisioned to serve the City support
the existing and planned land uses. Once implemented, they are expected to offer connections to
the City of Spokane, Liberty Lake, Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene and other cities throughout the region.
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The City of Spokane Valley will continue to coordinate with STA to design and operate transit
facilities and services that make connections within the transit system and other modes safe and
convenient. The City of Spokane Valley will continue to work with STA to ensure that the design
and location of stations and alignments will improve how people move through and perceive the city
and contribute positively to the City of Spokane Valley's identity.
It is the intention of the City of Spokane Valley to support a public transit system that builds strong
neighborhoods and supports economic development. By providing mobility and access to public
transportation for the greatest number of people to the greatest number of services, lobs,
educational opportunities and other destinations, public transportation will support the economic
development and mobility goals of this City.
The STA evaluates its system on a regular basis to consider more direct routing, better connectivity
and improvcd travel times to incr acc ridcrchip. Paratrancit van ccrvicc is for individuals whoop
disability prevents them from using the regular fixed route buses. This means that a person must
be unable, due to a disability, to get to or from the bus stop, get on or off the bus, or successfully
travel by bus to or from the destination. Currently, paratransit service is provided Monday through
pickup at 7:00 p.m.) throughout the paratransit service area. All paratransit trips must begin and
cnd within thc Public Transportation Bcncfit Ar a (PTBA). Currcntly, all of thc ar a within the,
corporate limits of the City of Spokane Valley is within the PBTA. This area also includes Cheney,
Medical Lake, Airway Heights, Millwood, Fairchild Air Force Base, Liberty Lake and the City of
Spokane.
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Plaza/Arena Shuttle. The racks hold two (2), single seat, two (2) wheeled, non motorized bicycles.
Each bicycle can be secured independently.
The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) provides for a high capacity transportation (HOT)
cystom to bo dovolopod in tho futuro, that would extond from the City of Spokane's central business
district through Spokane Valley to Liberty Lake.
"High capacity transportation system" means a system of public transportation services within an
occupancy vehicle lanes, which taken as a whole, provides a substantially higher level of
passenger capacity, speed and service frequency than traditional public transportation system&
operating principally in general purpose roadways. RCW 81.10/1.015(1).
The future route begins at the STA Plaza and the downtown alignment runs less than a mile along
Riverside Avenue. The Convention Center and the Spokane Intermodal Center are within walking
distance to the nearest station. East of Downtown, the alignment shares approximately six (6)
miles of existing railroad right of way (BNSF and UPRR) to Dishman Mica Road. The routo
continues east from Dishman Mica Road the alignment is along the existing Appleway Boulevard
right of way to its terminus in Liberty Lake. Appleway Boulevard is improved east to University
Road where unimproved right of way exists to Tschirley Road. Portions of tho Appleway right of
way east or University Road is not of sufficient width required to accommodate both the future HCT
facilities and planned improvements by the City.
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If approved, the long range success of HCT will depend on redevelopment of commercial corridors
and location of higher density housing in close proximity to transit routes.
There are new park and ride facilities proposed within Spokane Valley at the Fairgrounds, Argonne,
Pines, Sullivan and the Applewayll 90 Interchange. They range in size from 50 to 200 spaces.
The Appleway Park and Ride could eventually be expanded to accommodate up to 1,000 cars.
3.5 Aviation
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Spokane International Airport, the Airport Business Park, and Felts Field Airport are owned by the
city and county of Spokane, and are operated and maintained by the Spokane Airport Board. Felts
Field Airport's history traces back more than 85 years with its beginning as a landing field in a park
area next to the Spokane River in the Spokane Valley. The airport's heritage includes the original
site of the Washington Air National Guard.
In the 1930's and 1940's, Felts Field served as Spokane's municipal airport with scheduled airline
service from the airport terminal. That building, along with others at the airport is now on the
National Register of Historic Places.
All but approximately 10 acres of the 410-acre Felts Field is located in the City of Spokane. Ten
acres are located within the City of Spokane Valley. The airport is located at the North end of
Fancher Road in the western Spokane Valley, and is now an active General Aviation airport with
320 based aircraft and more than 72,000 annual aircraft operations.
Information for the combined Spokane Airport System is summarized in the table below:
Table 3.5 Spokane Airports Data
Dec-06 Dec-05 %Change YTD 2006 YTD 2005 Change
Total Passengers 283,078 278,986 1.47% 3,224,423 3,197,440 0.84%
Enplaned
Passengers 141,283 140,147 0.81% 1,612,457 1,600,258 0.76%
Deplaned
Passengers 141,795 138,839 2.13% 1,611,966 1,597,182 0.93%
Total Cargo(U.S
Tons) 4,913.20 5,918.50 -16.99% 57,369.30 57,623.00 -0.44%
Total Freight 4,891.30 5,080.10 -3.72% 49,947.50 50,459.00 -1.01%
Freight On 1,970.00 2,212.10 -10.94% 20,867.20 21,768.00 -4.14%
Freight Off 2,921.30 2,868.00 1.86% 29,080.30 28,691.00 1.36%
Total Mail 21.9 838.4 -97.39% 7,421.80 7,164.00 3.60%
Mail On 5.3 311.4 -98.30% 2,495.90 2,919.00 -14.49%
Mail Off 16.6 527 -96.85% 4,925.90 4,245.00 16.04%
Total Operations 7,036 6,588 6.80% 95,168 98,545 -3.43%
Air Carrier
Operations 3,315 3,589 -7.63% 39,539 42,081 -6.04%
Air Taxi Operations 1,467 1,620 -9.44% 19,417 19,580 -0.83%
Itinerant General
Aviation 1,010 859 17.58% 19,419 18,958 2.43%
Local General
Aviation 1,168 450 159.56% 15,508 16,019 -3.19%
Military Operations 76 70 8.57% 1,285 1,907 -32.62%
As of September 2001, FedEx began carrying mail,which is reported as freight.
Freight,mail and cargo are reported in U.S.tons
Source: Spokane Airports-Updated February 5,2007
Felts Field is classified as a reliever airport in the Washington State Aviation System Plan. The
airport is located adjacent to the city boundary; a portion of the southeast corner lies within
Spokane Valley city limits. Felts Field has 361 based aircraft, including 289 single-engine aircraft
and 24 multi-engine piston-powered aircraft. Annual general aviation operations totaled 29,000 in
2002.
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Airport facilities and affiliated properties support the local economy through a variety of activities.
For example, a recent study estimated that the average general aviation trip generates
approximately $700 in food, lodging and entertainment spending. According to the 2001 WSDOT
Aviation Forecast and Economic Analysis study, the airport generated about 250 jobs with an
annual payroll of$4.5 million, and 16.5 million in total annual sales output.
Felts Field has two (2) runways, Runway 3R/21 L. Information about each runway is shown in
Table 3.6.
Table 3.6 Runway Attributes
3L/21 R 3R/21 L
Length 4,500 3,059
Width 150 75
Elevation 1,952 9 1,946 5
Surface concrete asphalt
Runway, 3L has runway end indicator lights, visual approach slope indicators (VASI) providing
vertical guidance, and VOR and GPS and NDB non-precision approaches. Runway 21R is
equipped with VASI's, as well as a medium density approach lighting system with runway alignment
indicator lights (MALSR), which, in conjunction with an instrument landing system, provides a CAT I
precision approach to this runway end. The MALSR is pilot controlled when the tower is not in
operation. There is a published non-precision approach to Runway 3R/21L rather than a specific
runway end.
The Felts Field Airport Master Plan, adopted in October 2005, is a 20-year needs assessment
providing recommendations for improvements. The major recommendations of the master plan
include construction of new taxiways, new development to the north along the river, and an
extension of 550' to the main runway in the next 15 years to accommodate larger aircraft.
The master plan also provides recommendations for the seaplane base located on the river
adjacent to Felts Field. It is the only one (1)of its kind in Eastern Washington. The water landing is
6,000' long and 100' wide and accommodates approximately 450 landings annually. The Felts
Field Master Plan calls for expansion of the airport's seaplane facilities over the next 20 years,
including the construction of an additional dock, upgrades to existing docks, and improvements to
the ramp.
Map 3.4 Airport Hazards identifies regulated airspace pursuant to the Felts Field Airport Master
Plan and 14 CFR Part 77 Subchapter E, Objects affecting Navigable Airspace and RCW
36.70A.510, RCW 36.70.547 within which structures exceeding specified heights and incompatible
land uses may represent a threat to airport operations and the safe operation of aircraft utilizing
Felts Field. Map 3.5 Land Use Compatibility identifies areas where restrictions on incompatible
land use serve to protect persons and property adjacent to the airport.
3.6 Rail
3.6.1 Freight
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Canada, the Yakima Valley and Portland.
3.6.2 Bridging the Valley
The Bridging the Valley (BTV) project is a community-initiated project to explore the creation of one
(1) common railroad corridor from which BNSF and UPRR would operate between Spokane,
Washington and Athol, Idaho. This 42 mile corridor
presently has 72 railroad crossings (46 in Washington) with SPOKANE VALLEY AREA RAILROAD NETWORK
over 494 trains in operation per week. Growth in train traffic
is forecast to increase annually by 3.4% over the next 20
years. Traffic accidents, traffic congestion from roadway ,`
closures, increased carbon monoxide emissions in the -
serious non-attainment area and noise significantly affect +t-
the economy, health, safety and general welfare of the rot;n.°
public in Spokane and Kootenai Counties, and therefore, T "`°"`�t`"�
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The BTV project would eliminate approximately 51 at-grade ' '�
crossings through closure (35 in Washington), and I t WA [} ,l
relocation of the Union Pacific Railroad mainline into the
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remaining twenty-one (21) crossings are wither currently
grade separated (five existing grade separations in Washington) or would be grade separated (six
in Washington) as part of this project. This approach would concentrate public investment into
eight (8) railroad grade separations within Washington State into one (1) corridor to cross two (2)
railroads rather than spread out public investment into 61 railroad crossings spread across 87 miles
or railroad track. With an estimated total project cost of$252 million in 2001 dollars ($165 million in
Washington/$87 million in Idaho), the Benefit/Cost ration of 1:4 indicates that the project makes
economic sense and has benefits far exceeding its cost to the public ($80 million in net present
value).
Ultimately, by 2008 this project will create a triple track railroad corridor with a completely grade-
separated roadway system. Both railway and roadway systems will be able to operate more
efficiently and effectively throughout the corridor. The public can expect a significantly safer
transportation system with less congestion and delay, as well as an environment with less carbon
monoxide and substantially less noise pollution from train whistle blowing at the 35 at-grade
crossings that currently exist in Washington.
A summary of the crossings within the City of Spokane Valley affected by this project are shown in
Table 3.7.
Table 3.7 Bridging the Valley BNSF Crossing Proposal
Current Proposed
Havana At Grade Grade Separated
Park At Grade Grade Separated
Vista At Grade Close
Argonne Grade Separated Modify Grade Separation
University At Grade Close
Pines At Grade Grade Separated
Evergreen At Grade Close
Sullivan Grade Separated Modify Grade Separation
Flora At Grade Close
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Barker At Grade Grade Separated
Wellesley Grade Separated Remove Grade Separation
Passenger rail service is provided daily by the Amtrak Empire Builder, with service to Seattle and
Portland to the west and Chicago and Minneapolis to the east, as shown in the graphic below.
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3.7 Pipelines
Pipelines are an integral part of the overall transportation picture. A number of pipelines are
located within Spokane County and the metropolitan area. Yellowstone Pipeline Company
(operated by Conoco/Phillips) maintains a high pressure petroleum pipeline and intermodal facilities
located within Spokane Valley. Williams Pipeline and Pacific Gas & Electric transmission natural
gas pipelines are located in within the unincorporated area of Spokane County. (See Map 6.14).
3.8 Multimodal/Intermodal Transportation
The CWPPs, Policy Topic 5, Policy 3 states that "alternative modes of transportation to the
automobile, including public transportation, pedestrian facilities, bikeways and air and rail facilities"
shall be included in the regional transportation plan.
*SEE CHAPTER 6-UTILITIES
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"Multimodal transportation planning focuses on system choices, and adapts a generic,
non-mode specific approach to defining and evaluating transportation problems. It then
attempts to provide an unbiased estimate of each mode's contribution, singly or in
combination, to solve the problem. Intermodal transportation planning, on the other hand,
examines the policy and service interactions between modes, focusing on ensuring ease of
movement for both people and goods when transferring from one (1) mode to another".7
1. Multimodal Transportation:
a. Market preferences for low density residential development results in increased amounts
of auto-dependency, particularly in suburban areas with a large number of commuters.
The lack of transportation system connectivity in many residential areas often obviates
alternative transportation options available to individuals, including walking, bicycle and
public transit. This is particularly the case where the lack of infrastructure for such
alternatives is limited or non-existent.
b. Public transit depends on ridership to remain a viable option, since systems depend on
revenues generated by fares. Low density development and access limitation impede
the attractiveness of transit in many suburban areas, both for the individual and the
service provider. Bus transit utilizes the same street system utilized by automobiles, and
the location of transit stops is an important consideration in evaluating mobility within the
street network, particularly on two (2)-lane roads without bus pull-outs. HCT overcomes
the adverse impact on the roadway system where located within a dedicated right-of-way.
c. Bicycles also utilize the street network, although bicycle access can be supplemented
with trails and shared pathways. Both bicycle routes and pedestrian ways should be
separated from roadways designed for heavy commercial traffic as a safety measure.
Regulations which prohibit parking in bicycle lanes is necessary to maintain the
functionality of a bicycle system.
d. Pedestrian mobility depends on the availability of well-maintained sidewalks and/or linked
trails to destinations such as schools, employment and shopping. The utility of both
pedestrian ways and bicycle routes may be compromised by inclement weather,
particularly in areas of snow accumulation. Distance from schools, shopping and
employment again is a significant factor in the effectiveness of the pedestrian network, as
are pedestrian comfort and perception of safety.
e. Truck acceleration and movement differs significantly from that of passenger cars and
light trucks using the roadway. Truck acceleration/deceleration is generally slower,
particularly in hilly terrain, and turning movements require additional space. It is
advisable to segregate freight movement on the roadways from commuter routes on
arterials with numerous stops or those without carefully synchronized signals. Trucks are
usually the only alternative for the local delivery of commodities, and unlike passenger
vehicles, are especially dependent on intermodal facilities such as airports, rail hubs or
pipeline terminals. Adequate roadway access to these modes of freight transportation is
a key consideration in improving overall mobility.
f. Rail and pipelines operate within dedicated rights-of-way. Both modes are best suited to
the movement of large quantities of particular types of goods. They necessarily rely on
efficient linkages with other modes to make local deliveries. They generally represent
conflict with other modes of transportation at the point on intersection, such as in the
case with at-grade railroad crossings. These conflicts can occasionally cause serious
issues of both mobility and safety.
Technical Assistance Report, MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING IN VIRGINIA:, PAST PRACTICES AND NEW
OPPORTUNITIES, Stephen C. Brich and Lester A. Hoel.
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g. Aviation relies on successful and efficient links with other modes of transportation serving
both passenger traffic and freight movement. The nature of aviation is such that flight
corridors have significant effects on adjacent land uses and the transportation serving
those uses.
2. Intermodal Transportation
The importance of the various types of intermodal transportation depends to a high degree on
the service required and the land uses served, and the length of trips involved.
a. In residential areas, a choice of mode favoring the individual is of greater importance.
Transportation system choices for individuals will depend on the relative convenience,
access and pricing of the alternatives. Public policy may seek to change the relative
value of individual choices. They could no this by various means, including public
improvement, offering financial/non-financial incentives, or adopting regulations.
i. Public improvements. Improved pedestrian access to transit corridors, shopping and
schools makes walking and public transportation more attractive to individuals using
those facilities. Planning for higher density land uses adjacent these mode
alternatives. Similarly, bus shelters and similar amenities which increase individual
comfort and convenience will encourage additional utilization of alternative modes of
transportation.
ii. Incentives. The Commuter Trip Reduction (CTR) program encourages car and van-
pooling through corporate sponsorship. Additional incentives include telecommuting,
company sponsored bus passes, and flexible work scheduling, which allows workers
to avoid peak traffic periods. Where High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are in
place, vehicles with at least two (2)occupants benefit from reduced travel time.
iii. Regulation. Local governments adopt regulations which have the affect of
encouraging alternative modes of transportation.
a. Decisions concerning freight movements are determined almost exclusively by
the needs of suppliers and markets, but competitive pricing is probably the most
significant factor in mode choice. "Just in time" delivery has replaced
warehousing in most commodity markets, where delay is a cost factor. The
efficiency of intermodal connections, loosely defined as that point where two (2)
or more modes of transportation come together, e.g. roadways connecting
airports, railroad loading facilities and freight terminals, pipelines and terminal
facilities, depend more on the availability and adequacy of infrastructure and
linkages. Through freight traffic should be segregated from
origination/destination traffic to improve flow.
iv. Signalization on roadways should be synchronized for commercial trucks to limit
stopping and starting.
v. Infrastructure in commercial and industrial areas should be designed to facilitate
freight movement, including wide radii at intersections.
vi. For goods moving on dedicated rights-of-way; reducing or eliminating points of
conflict with other modes will facilitate mobility.
3.9 Citizen Participation
The City conducted a citizen survey in the spring of 2004 to solicit community opinion on several
general and other more specific transportation issues. The survey was a telephone survey
conducted by Clearwater Research and was a statistically valid survey contacting over 400
households within the City of Spokane Valley.
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The majority of survey respondents
(92%) traveled less than fifteen minutes 100%
to work and nine out of ten drove to The Sprague/Appleway ■n=383
work. A majority of the respondents 80% has been a useful
(69%) believed that the construction of 60% improvement
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improvement and should not be
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to overall roadway system." disagree disagree agree agree
Further, 69% of the respondents indicated either strong support or somewhat supported extending
Appleway Boulevard east beyond its
current terminus at University Road. 100%
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indicated that they either strongly or ° Should making the streets
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the priority level for making major
streets friendlier for pedestrians and Low priority Medium priority High priority
bicyclists. Forty-four percent of the
respondents said that the City should make this a high priority, while 22% stated that this should be
a low priority for the City as indicated in the graph above.
At the eight community workshops that were conducted during the spring and fall of 2004, an
informal survey was taken which was based on the survey discussed above. The results from this
informal survey generally supported the results of the statistically valid survey conducted by the
Clearwater Research.
The Spokane Valley Planning Commission held five (5) public hearings in June, July and
September 2005. The Spokane Valley City Council held eight (8) public hearings on the
Comprehensive Plan, concluding their deliberation on April 25, 2006.
3.10 Goals and Policies
Streets and Roadways Goals & Policies
Goal TG-1 Establish appropriate design standards for transportation facilities.
Policies
TP-1.1 Street design should provide for connectivity between residential neighborhoods
and collectors. Discourage cut-through traffic.
TP-1.2 Develop access management standards for each functional classification of
roadway. Work to consolidate or remove existing access points when a roadway
does not meet appropriate standards.
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Goal TG-2 Ensure that roadway systems are designed to preserve and are
consistent with community character.
Policies
TP-2.1 Street design should complement adjacent development.
TP-2.2 Discourage private roads as a principal means or access to developments.
Private roads should be designed and constructed to public street standards.
TP-2.3 Encourage landscaping, street lighting and beautification in the design standards
for local access streets, collectors and arterials.
TP-2.4 Ensure that Appleway Boulevard right of way is the minimum width necessary to
accommodate future street and regional high capacity performance transit
improvements.
Goal TG-3 Improve local circulation and emergency access consistent with
community character and safety.
Policies
TP-3.1 As funding allows, bring unimproved and rural cross sections up to adopted
street standards.
TP-3.2 As funding allows, make intersection improvements and increase storage
capacity where appropriate.
Goal TG-4 Minimize the negative impact from transportation systems on the
natural environment, air quality, noise levels and fuel consumption.
Policies
TP-4.1 Restrict high-speed traffic from residential neighborhoods and utilize traffic
calming strategies to reduce vehicular speeds where appropriate.
TP-4.2 Complete local traffic circulation plans for areas experiencing new development.
TP-4.3 Continue the retrofit of signal lights to lower-energy LEDs.
TP-4.5 Reduce the amount of vehicle idling within the City through implementation of
signal synchronization and driver awareness.
Transportation System Management (TSM) Goals & Policies
Goal TG-5 Extend the functional life of the existing transportation system and
increase its safe and efficient operation through the application of
TSM strategies.
Policies
TP-5.1 Implement traffic signal synchronization projects as the primary component of a
TSM program. As funding permits, monitoring or traffic operation should be
carried out to assure efficient timing of traffic signals.
TP-5.2 Use Access Management measures, such as placing restriction on left turns
across major arterial streets to reduce accident rates and extend capacity of
major arterials.
TP-5.3 Consider grade-separated railroad crossings where appropriate.
TP-5.4 Ensure that pedestrians, bicyclists and the physically handicapped are taken into
account when developing signalized intersections.
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Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Goals & Policies
Goal TG-6 Encourage all Commute Trip Reduction affected and voluntary
employers in Spokane Valley to achieve the CTR Act travel
reduction goals.
Policies
TP-6.1 Encourage car-and van-pooling, telecommuting, flexible work schedules and
other strategies identified in the CTR to reduce overall travel demand.
TP-6.2 Use video-conferencing and conference calling for off-site meetings where
feasible.
Freight & Goods Goals & Policies
Goal TG-7 Provide for safe and efficient freight mobility.
Policies
TP-7.1 Discourage development of low-density residential development in close
proximity to designated freight corridors and intermodal freight facilities.
TP-7.2 Designate appropriate truck routes in the City of Spokane Valley.
TP-7.3 Design designated freight corridors to improve traffic flow and freight mobility.
TP-7.4 Disperse traffic throughout commercial districts rather than concentrating it on a
single arterial.
Goal TG-8 Adapt street and roadway design and facilities to manage traffic
demand, address the need for freight movement, resolve traffic
conflicts, and complement land use and urban features.
Policies
TP-8.1 Use the City's transportation system and infrastructure to support desired land
uses and development patterns.
TP-8.2 Allow for variety of services within neighborhoods that are convenient to and
meet the needs of neighborhood residents, decreasing the need for driving.
Non-motorized Transportation Goals & Policies (See Chapter 11- Bike and
Pedestrian Element)
Transit Goals & Policies
Goal TG-10 Work with Spokane Transit Authority (STA) to foster a public transportation
system that conveniently serves City residents during all hours of the day,
seven days a week and can become the preferred form of travel to major
destinations, including commercial, employment and residential
areas.- . . . . • - e e - - - - - e -
public transportation eyetem
TP-10.1 Work with STA to ensure that transit shelters, bus benches and other amenities
that support transit use are provided in appropriate locations for users of the
system.
TP-10.2 Work with STA in planning and developing safe and efficient
transit access points.
TP-10.3 Support the continued planning and development of other transit options,
including but not limited to a high performance capacity transit system.
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TP-10.1 Encourage use of fuel-efficient vehicles in the public transportation system.
TP-10.4 Support walkinq to transit by developinq the pedestrian network that serves
transit centers, stations, and stops.
TP-10.5 Provide adequate crossinq opportunities at transit stops.
TP-10.6 Plan and desiqn pedestrian improvements that allow adequate space for transit
stop facilities.
TP-10.7 Encouraqe developers to work with City and Spokane Transit staff early in their
development process to determine how their new development can be best
served by existinq and future transit service.
TP-10.8 Maintain a system of streets that supports the movement of transit vehicles for
local trips.
Goal TG-11 Encourage land uses that will support a high capacity performance
transportation system.
Policies
TP-11.1 Ensure that street standards, land uses, densities and building placement
support the facilities and services needed along transit routes to make transit
viable.
TP-11.2 Work with STA to facilitate neighborhood business areas are served by transit.
TP-11.3 Ensure that Appleway Boulevard right-of-way is the minimum width necessary to
accommodate future street and high capacity performance transit
improvements.
TP-11.4 Support the development of hiqh performance transit throuqhout the City with the
intention of improvinq personal mobility, fosterinq economic development and
enhancinq the character of the City.
Aviation Goals & Policies
Goal TG-12 Support the expansion of general aviation and freight uses at Felts
Field in accordance with the approved Airport Master Plan.
Policies
TP-12.1 Encourage the full development and utilization of airport properties at Felts Field.
TP-12.2 Encourage commercial, educational and logistical support industry in close
proximity to the airport.
Goal TG-13 Encourage land use and development compatible with airport uses
and regulated airspace.
Policies
TP-13.1 Enforce regulations protecting airspace from encroachment.
TP-13.2 Discourage incompatible land uses and residential densities adjacent to the
airport.
Rail Goals & Policies
Goal TG-14 Support and encourage the continued viability of the passenger and
freight rail system in the region.
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Policies
TP-14.1 Participate with other jurisdictions to facilitate safe and efficient rail systems.
TP-14.2 Support the "Bridging the Valley" project to reduce the number of at-grade
railroad crossings in the City of Spokane Valley and to reduce the adverse noise
impact on adjacent properties of railroad operations.
TP-14.3 Discourage incompatible land uses and residential densities along rail corridors.
Pipeline Goals & Policies
Goal TG-15 Cooperate with pipeline operators to maintain safe operating
conditions at intermodal facilities and along pipeline easements.
Policies
TP-15.1 Establish guidelines for the development/redevelopment of properties adjacent to
pipeline corridors.
TP-15.2 Develop regulations governing the use, handling and transportation of pipeline
products.
TP-15.3 Evaluate the need for designation of hazardous cargo routes associated with
pipeline products as well as other hazardous materials.
TP-15.4 Include provisions in the Hazard Mitigation Plan for mitigation of and response to
product leakage, spillage and explosion.
Intermodal/Multimodal Goals & Policies
Goal TG-16 Encourage improved intermodal connections to facilitate freight
movements in and between strategic commercial and industrial
locations, and to provide mode choice for citizens and businesses.
Policies
TP-16.1 Remove obstructions and conflicts between roadway corridors and
bicycle/pedestrian/transit modes.
TP-16.2 Encourage freight intensive operations to locate along designated truck routes
and intermodal terminals.
TP-16.3 Evaluate the need for public improvements, incentives and regulation to increase
intermodal fluidity.
Street Preservation Goals & Policies
Goal TG-17 Extend the life of City street infrastructure by developing a street
preservation program to ensure streets are maintained on an
ongoing basis to minimize higher cost reconstruction in future
years.
Policies
TP-17.1 Maximize maintenance techniques such as crack sealinq, fog sealinq, patching,
shoulder repair, grading, overlays and mill and overlays to avoid costly repairs
resulting from street failure.
TP-17.2 Maintain a pavement management system to monitor the City's streets to ensure
regular maintenance of the streets at lower costs.
TP-17.3 Maintain the City's streets at a hiqh level to prevent individual seqments from
fallinq into more costly treatment categories.
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TP-17.4 Continue to maintain reserve funds for onqoinq maintenance of the street
network.
TP-17.5 Continue to develop long-term maintenance strategies that minimize the costs to
the City.
TP-17.6 Minimize pavement cuts whenever possible and when cuts are necessary ensure
quality pavement replacements to reduce future maintenance costs to the City.
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CHAPTER 4 — CAPITAL FACILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES
4.0 Introduction
The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires new development to be directed to areas that either
currently have adequate public facilities and services, or to areas where facilities and services can
be delivered within the 20-year time frame of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan (SVCP).
Facilities and services that are required for new development must be adequate and available at
adopted levels of service (LOS). Locally established LOS help to define and contribute to Spokane
Valley's quality of life.
4.1 Planning Context
This section provides a review of the policy directives included in the State's Growth Management
Act (GMA)and the Countywide Planning Policies relating to capital facilities planning.
4.1.1 Growth Management Act
The GMA refers to capital facilities planning in two (2) of the thirteen (13) statewide planning goals.
The two relevant goals are:
• Urban Growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities
and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner.
• Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to
support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the
development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels
below locally established minimum standards.
More specifically, the GMA mandates that the City prepare a capital facilities plan which contains
the following components:
• An inventory of existing facilities owned by public entities, showing the locations
and capacities of the facilities.
• A forecast of the future needs for such facilities.
• The proposed locations and capacities of expanded or new facilities.
• At least a six-year financing plan that will finance such facilities and clearly identify
sources of public money for such purposes.
• A requirement to reassess the Land Use chapter if probable funding falls short.
4.1.2 Countywide Planning Policies
The Countywide Planning Policies (CWPP), originally adopted in 1994, contain a number of goals
and policies regarding capital facilities and the provision of urban services. Those CWPP relevant
to capital facilities planning are as follows:1
Policy Topic 1 —Urban Growth Areas (UGAs)
Urban Growth Area Designation Process for New Incorporated Cities:
1. The Steering Committee of Elected Officials will assign new incorporated cities an interim
population allocation based on the Office of Financial Management population forecasts
and previous allocations to the former unincorporated area.
Note to reader: The following policies are numbered according to the policy number in the CWPPs, resulting in non-sequential
numbering in this document.
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2. The new city will conduct a land capacity analysis using the Land Quantity Methodology
adopted by the Steering Committee.
a. The city will first determine land capacity inside its limits and then will examine the
capacity of unincorporated UGAs adjoining the jurisdiction's boundary.
3. The new city will develop the Urban Growth Area proposal as part of its comprehensive
planning process.
a. The proposed UGA shall be presented to the Steering Committee at a public meeting.
The new city must justify its UGA proposal, showing how the interim population
allocation will be accommodated.
b. The city must show how the area will be providing a full range of urban services within
the 20-year timeframe of the comprehensive plan.
c. All Urban Growth Areas lying adjacent to the new city should be analyzed and either
proposed as the jurisdiction's UGA, a Joint Planning Area (JPA), or proposed to be
removed from the UGA and converted to rural land.
d. The city will show its work by presenting its land capacity analysis, urban service
analysis and other information as appropriate.
4. The Steering Committee will conduct a public hearing on the population allocation and the
Urban Growth Area and/or the (or Joint Planning Area) proposal. The Steering Committee
will vote on the proposal and will forward a recommendation to the Board of County
Commissioners via minutes from the public hearing.
5. The Board of County Commissioners may conduct a public hearing on the proposed Urban
Growth Area, and/or the proposed Joint Planning Area, and population allocation. After the
hearing, the Board will approve and adopt, modify or return the proposal to the city for
revision and/or adoption.
a. The new city shall include the approved or modified UGA and/or the JPA in its
comprehensive plan.
b. The new UGA or JPA will become an amendment to the Spokane County
Comprehensive Plan by incorporation.
Policies
1. Urban Growth should be located first in areas already characterized by urban growth that
have existing public facility and service capacities to serve such development, and second
in areas already characterized by urban growth that will be served by a combination of both
existing public facilities and services and any additional needed public facilities and
services that are provided by either public or private sources. Further, it is appropriate that
urban government services be provided by cities, and urban government services should
not be provided in rural areas.
Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) include all lands within existing cities, including cities in rural areas.
2. The determination and proposal of an Urban Growth Area (UGA) outside existing
incorporated limits shall be based on a jurisdiction's ability to provide urban governmental
services at the minimum level of service specified by the Steering Committee. Jurisdictions
may establish higher level of service standards in their respective comprehensive plans.
5. Each jurisdiction shall submit proposed interim and final Urban Growth Area (UGA)
boundaries to the Steering Committee, including:
a. Justification in the form of its land capacity analysis and the ability to provide urban
governmental services and public facilities;
b. The amount of population growth which could be accommodated and the analytical
basis by which this growth figure was derived; and
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c. How much unincorporated land is required to accommodate growth, including maps
indicating the additional areas?
8. Each municipality must document its ability to provide urban governmental services within
its existing city limits prior to the designation of an Urban Growth Area (UGA) designation
outside of existing city limits. To propose an Urban Growth Area (UGA) designation
outside of their existing city limits, municipalities must provide a full range of urban
governmental services based on each municipality's capital facilities element of their
Comprehensive Plan.
11. Each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan shall, at a minimum, demonstrate the ability to
provide necessary domestic water, sanitary sewer and transportation improvements
concurrent with development. Small municipalities (those with a population of 1,000 or
less) may utilize approved interim ground disposal methods inside of Urban Growth Areas
(UGAs) until such time as full sanitary sewer services can be made available. Each
jurisdiction should consider long-term service and maintenance requirements when
delineating Urban Growth Areas (UGAs)and making future land use decisions.
12. Within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), new developments should be responsible for
infrastructure improvements attributable to those developments.
18. Extension of urban governmental services outside of Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) should
only be provided to maintain existing levels of service in existing urban like areas or for
health and safety reasons, provided that such extensions are not an inducement to growth.
Policy Topic 2—Joint Planning within Urban Growth Areas
Policies
1. The joint planning process should:
a. Include all jurisdictions adjacent to the Urban Growth Area and Special Purpose
Districts that will be affected by the eventual transference of governmental services.
b. Recognize that Urban Growth Areas are potential annexation areas for cities.
c. Ensure a smooth transition of services amongst existing municipalities and emerging
communities.
d. Ensure the ability to expand urban governmental services and avoid land use barriers
to expansion; and
e. Resolve issues regarding how zoning, subdivision and other land use approvals in
designated joint planning areas will be coordinated.
2. Joint planning may be accomplished pursuant to an interlocal agreement entered into
between and/or among jurisdictions and/or special purpose districts.
Policy Topic 3 — Promotion of Contiguous and Orderly Development and Provision of Urban
Services
Policies
1. Each jurisdiction shall include policies in its comprehensive plan to address how urban
development will be managed to promote efficiency in the use of land and the provision of
urban governmental services and public facilities. The Steering Committee shall specify
regional minimum level of service standards (see Table 4.1) for urban governmental
services with the exception of police protection within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). Local
jurisdictions may choose higher standards. In its comprehensive plan, each jurisdiction
shall include, but not be limited to, level of service standards for:
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a. fire protection; b. police protection;
c. parks and librariesrecreation d. libraries;
e. public sewer; f. public water;
g. solid waste disposal and recycling; h. transportation;
i. schools.
Table 4.1 Regional Level of Service Standards
FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD(LOS)
Domestic Water Supply - Minimum Levels of Service for storage capacity and flow shall be
consistent with the Washington State Department of Health requirements and the Spokane County
Coordinated Water System Plan requirements(where applicable).
System Design — Minimum Levels of Service for pipe sizing, flow rate, and systematic grid
Domestic Water development shall be consistent with the Washington State Department of Health requirements
and the Coordinated Water System Plan requirements(where applicable).
Fire Flow— Fire flow rate and duration as well as fire hydrant specifications and spacing shall be
consistent with local fire authority requirements or the Fire Code,whichever is more stringent.
Incorporated areas will be provided with wastewater collection and transport systems in
accordance with the adopted sewer concurrency requirements of the jurisdiction. Unincorporated
urban growth areas will be provided with wastewater collection and transport systems in
accordance with the requirements for sewer concurrency as set forth in Spokane County's
Development Regulations. Collection systems and transport systems will be designed for peak
flow conditions so that overflows, backups, and discharges from the system do not occur under
normal operating situations. Specific design criteria shall conform to the requirements of the
Washington State Department of Ecology and local regulations. Wastewater collection and
transport systems will convey wastewater to centralized wastewater treatment facilities.
Centralized wastewater treatment and effluent disposal facilities will be planned, designed, and
Sanitary Sewer constructed to provide effluent that does not adversely impact the quality of surface or ground
water of the State of Washington. Planning and design for wastewater treatment and effluent
disposal facilities will be based on 20 year projections of population growth and current water
quality criteria as established by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
(Centralized wastewater treatment facilities shall be a part of a sewage system owned or operated
by a city, town, municipal corporation, county, political subdivision of the state or other approved
ownership consisting of a collection system and necessary trunks,pumping facilities and means of
final treatment and disposal and approved or under permit from the Washington State Department
of Ecology.)
Transportation Maintain travel corridor time as established by Spokane Regional Transportation Council.
Flooding of property outside designated drainage-ways, de-facto drainage-ways, easements,flood
zones or other approved drainage facilities, during the design precipitation or runoff event
prescribed in the standards of the governing local agency or jurisdiction, shall be prevented within
the reasonable probability afforded by such standards. Impact to buildings and accessory
Stormwater structures shall be avoided to the maximum extent practicable by evaluating the effects of a 100-
year rain event, and implementing measures to ensure that the runoff attendant to such event is
directed away from such buildings and accessory structures. Any stormwater discharge to surface
or ground waters must meet federal, state, and local requirements for water quality treatment,
stormwater runoff and infiltration.
Each jurisdiction shall specify in its Comprehensive Plan a level of police protection that addresses
Law Enforcement
the safety of its citizens.
Libraries Each jurisdiction will specify its own level of service.
Parks Each jurisdiction will specify its own level of service.
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Table 4.1 Regional Level of Service Standards
FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD(LOS)
Solid waste processing will meet Federal and State regulations, including maintaining any required
Solid Waste facilities licenses.
Each jurisdiction within the non-attainment area shall develop and use a street cleaning plan,
coordinating with Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority (SCAPCA) as the oversight
agency, to meet mandated Particulate Matter dust standards. Each jurisdiction's street cleaning
plan will describe the programs and methods to be used to reduce particulate matter emissions
from paved surfaces. Each plan shall address but not be limited to the following: 1) Street
Street Cleaning sweeping frequency and technology to be employed. 2) Factors for determining when and where
to initiate street sweeping following a sanding event, with the goals of expeditious removal when
safety and mobility requirements have been satisfied. 3) Sanding reduction goal. 4) Sanding
materials specifications to be employed. 5)Locations, application rates and circumstances for use
of chemical de-icers and other sanding alternatives. 6) Identification of priority roadways (over
15,000 average daily traffic count).
Public Transit
Jurisdictions within the Public Transit Benefit Area (PTBA)shall have policies consistent with the
level of service adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board of Directors.
Urban areas jurisdictions in excess of 5,000 population, or once a population of 5,000 persons is
achieved, shall be served by Fire District with at least a(Washington Survey and Rating Bureau of
Insurance Services Office)Class 6 Insurance Rating or better. For the purposes of GMA minimum
Levels of Service, Class 6 or better shall be based on the ISO Grading Schedule for municipal fire
protection, 1974 edition,as amended, by using the fire district,fire service communication,and fire
safety control portions of the grading schedule. The total deficiency points identified in these
portions of the ISO or Washington Survey and Rating Bureau schedule shall not exceed 1,830
Fire and Emergency
points. All jurisdictions, regardless of size,shall ensure that new development has a Fire Flow and
hydrant placement per the International Fire Code adopted by that jurisdiction. Urban areas must
Services
be within 5 road miles of an operating fire station that provides service with a "Class A" pumper,
unless structures are equipped with fire sprinkler(s)that are rated in accordance with the edition of
the International Fire Code adopted by the jurisdiction, and is located within 5 road miles of an
operating fire station that provides service with a Class "A" rated pumper. Urban areas shall be
served by a state certified basic life support(BLS)agency. Urban areas should be served by an
operating basic life saving unit within 5 miles; and an operating advanced life support unit within 6
miles or 10 minutes response time for those jurisdictions with urban areas in excess of 5,000 in
population;and basic life support and advanced life support transport service.
Public Schools To be determined by individual school district CFP.
2. Each jurisdiction and other providers of public services should use compatible information
technologies to monitor demand for urban governmental and regional services and the
efficiency of planning and services delivery.
3. Each jurisdiction shall include policies in its comprehensive plan to ensure that obstructions
to regional transportation or utility corridors are not created. In addition, each jurisdiction
should include policies in its comprehensive plan to ensure sustainable growth beyond the
20-year planning horizon.
7. Each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan shall include, at a minimum, the following policies to
address adequate fire protection.
a. Limit growth to areas served by a fire protection district or within the corporate limits of
a city providing its own fire department.
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b. Commercial and residential subdivisions and developments and residential planned
unit developments shall include the provision for road access adequate for residents,
fire department or district ingress/egress and water supply for fire protection.
c. Development in forested areas must provide defensible space between structure and
adjacent fuels and require that fire-rated roofing materials be used.
9. Wellhead protection plans should be coordinated with water purveyors and implemented by
local jurisdictions. The Steering Committee shall pursue strategies for regional (to include
Idaho jurisdictions) water resource management, which sustain projected growth rates and
protect the environment.
10. Each jurisdiction shall include provisions in its comprehensive plan for the distribution of
essential public facilities.
13. Each jurisdiction shall plan for growth within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) which uses land
efficiency, adds certainty to capital facilities planning and allows timely and coordinated
extension of urban governmental services, public facilities and utilities for new
development. Each jurisdiction shall identify intermediate growth areas (six to ten year
increments) within its Urban Growth Area (UGA) or establish policies which direct growth
consistent with land use and capital facility plans.
Policy Topic 9—Fiscal Impacts
Policies
1. Each jurisdiction shall identify, within the capital facilities element of its comprehensive
plan, capital resources that will be available to accommodate the additional development
which is anticipated within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs).
4.2 Essential Public Facilities
The City of Spokane Valley is required to plan for essential public facilities (EPFs) pursuant to
GMA. Spokane County adopted through the CWPPs "Growth Management Essential Public
Facilities Technical Committee Report" in 1996, which set forth a model project review process for
the siting of EPFs. All jurisdictions within the County are required to provide a mechanism in the
Comprehensive Plan to utilize the model project review process either verbatim or as a model.
More recently, the Washington State Legislature passed two laws addressing siting of EPFs. In
June 2001 the state enacted ESSB 6151, and in March 2002 the state enacted ESSB 6594. These
laws require counties and cities fully planning under GMA to include a process in their
Comprehensive Plans to provide for the siting of Secure Community Transition Facilities (SCTFs).
A"secure community transition facility" (SCTF) is the statutory name for a less restrictive alternative
residential facility program operated or contracted by the Department of Social and Health Services.
As stated in RCW 71.09.020, "...a secure community transition facility has supervision and security,
and either provides or ensures the provision of sex offender treatment services." The program
offers 24-hour intensive staffing and line-of-sight supervision by trained escorts when residents
leave the facility. A less restrictive alternative (LRA) placement is defined in the state law as a living
arrangement that is less restrictive than total confinement.
In response to these new state laws, planning staff from all jurisdictions in Spokane County formed
a task force to cooperatively develop a regional siting process for all essential public facilities,
including SCTFs. The Essential Public Facilities Task Force, with assistance from the Washington
State Office of Community Development (OCD), the Department of Social and Health Services
(DSHS), and technical staff from the jurisdictions developed a regional siting process for essential
public facilities titled Spokane County Regional Siting Process for Essential Public Facilities. Table
4.2 below lists EPFs that are either wholly or partially located within the City.
The regional process provides for a review process with a location analysis. Public involvement
takes place throughout the process with public comment periods as well as public hearings. The
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review process requires the applicant for an EPF to assume responsibility for the bulk of the
analysis and processing of the proposal. The analysis includes two parts. First, an analysis of
functional criteria of all potential sites is conducted to select the highest-ranking ten (10) semi-
finalist sites. Second, these ten semi-finalist sites are analyzed using more qualitative criteria and
resulting in selection of at least three (3) preferred sites. Both analyses include public comment
periods.
Next, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) conducts a public hearing on the Preferred Site
List to allow for further public comment, identify strategies to address any issues associated with
particular sites, and rank the finalist sites. The BoCC ranking is advisory to but not binding on the
applicant. Last, the applicant, after selecting a specific site, will work directly with a local jurisdiction
and its regulatory requirements to permit construction and operation of the EPF.
The regional siting process is based on a coordinated inter-jurisdictional approach, which in
combination with consistent development regulations among the jurisdictions will implement the
requirement of equitable distribution of EPF of a statewide or regional/countywide nature.
Table 4.2 Inventory of Essential Public Facilities
Significance Category Name Address
Statewide Regional Transportation Facilities Interstate 90 N/A
Statewide Regional Transportation Facilities Centennial Trail N/A
Regional Regional Transportation Facilities Pence-Cole Valley Park&Ride and 414 S.University Rd
Transit/Transfer Center
Regional Regional Transportation Facilities Pines Road/I 90 Park&Ride E. Montgomery, Pines Rd
&1-90
Regional Regional Transportation Facilities STA Maintenance—Bowdish(Fleck 123 S. Bowdish
Service Center)
Regional —Regional Transportation Facilities — SR-27(Pines Road) N/A
Regional Regional Transportation Facilities SR-290(Trent Avenue) N/A
Regional Solid Waste,Wastewater&Water Valley Recycling-Transfer 3941 N.Sullivan Rd
Facilities
Regional Social Service Facilities Valley Hospital&Medical Center 12606 E.Mission Ave
—
Regional Social Service Facilities American Behavioral Health Systems 12715 E. Mission Ave
4.3 Goals and Policies
The following goals and policies are consistent with the goals and policies of the GMA and the
Countywide Planning Policies. The City of Spokane Valley will implement the goals and policies for
services provided by the City. Special purpose districts, such as water, school, and fire, are
encouraged to implement the goals and policies that are under their control. Spokane Valley
intends to coordinate with special purpose districts when they adopt and amend their own system
plans and capital improvement programs.
General
Goal CFG-1 Provide facilities and services that the City can most effectively
deliver, and contract or franchise for those facilities and services
that the City determines can best be provided by a special district,
other jurisdiction, or the private sector.
Policies
CFP-1.1 Review plans of service providers within Spokane Valley to determine
consistency with the SVCP.
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CFP-1.2 The City should seek a balance between the quality and cost of providing public
facilities and services.
CFP-1.3 Optimize the use of existing public facilities and promote orderly compact urban
growth.
CFP-1.4 Coordinate the construction of public infrastructure with private development to
minimize costs whenever practicable and feasible.
Capital Facilities Planning and Level of Service
Goal CFG-2 Adopt and implement a Capital Facilities Plan to ensure public
facilities and services meet Level of Service Standards.
Policies
CFP-2.1 Facilities and services shall meet the following minimum Level of Service
standards:
Table 4.3 Spokane Valley Level of Service Standards
Facility or Service Level of Service Standard
Domestic Water Meet the minimum Regional LOS*
Sewer Public sewer required for new development
LOS D for Signalized Intersections
Transportation
LOS E for Un-signalized Intersections
Stormwater Meet the minimum Regional LOS*
Law Enforcement No minimum LOS adopted
Parks 1.92 acres per 1000 residents
Libraries Library District to set LOS
Solid Waste Meet the minimum Regional LOS*
Street Cleaning Meet the minimum Regional LOS*
Public Transit Meet the minimum Regional LOS*
Fire and EMS Meet the minimum Regional LOS*
Public Schools School Districts to set LOS
*See Page 4 for Regional LOS standards
CFP-2.2 Update the City's Capital Facilities Plan annually to ensure that services and
facilities are provided efficiently and effectively and to help establish budget
priorities.
CFP-2.3 Planned expenditures for capital improvements shall not exceed estimated
revenues.
CFP-2.4 If adopted level of service standards cannot be maintained, the City shall
increase funding, reduce level of service standards or reassess the Land Use
Element.
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Public Safety - Fire and Police
Goal CFG-3 Provide police protection efficiently and cost effectively to Spokane
Valley residents. Coordinate with fire districts to ensure adequate
fire protection and emergency services for Spokane Valley citizens.
Policies
CFP-3.1 Encourage inter-jurisdictional cooperation among law enforcement agencies and
fire districts to further develop, where practical, shared service and facility use.
CFP-3.2 Develop a comprehensive emergency management plan that meets the needs of
the City and coordinates with regional emergency planning efforts.
CFP-3.3 Require adequate emergency vehicle road access and water supply/pressure for
new development within the City.
CFP-3.4 Encourage property owners to create a defensible space between structures and
adjacent fuels and require that fire rated roofing materials are used on buildings
in forested areas.
Water and Sewer
Goal CFG-4 Plans for water and sewer service should be consistent with the
SVCP.
Policies
CFP-4.1 Review water and sewer plans to determine consistency with anticipated
population growth, future land uses, comprehensive plan land use policies and
development regulations.
CFP-4.2 Coordinate sewer planning with appropriate jurisdictions for consistency with the
SVCP.
CFP-4.3 Support continued planning for domestic water needs in partnership with water
purveyors, the Joint Aquifer Board, Washington State Department of Health and
the Washington State Department of Ecology.
CFP-4.4 Encourage public and private efforts to conserve water and to provide public
education regarding the safe and appropriate use of the waste treatment system
(i.e., NOT using drains and toilets for pharmaceuticals, grease, diapers, etc.).
CFP-4.5 Discourage new, private domestic wells within the Spokane Valley City limits.
CFP-4.6 New development must connect to public sewer and water.
CFP-4.7 Consider grey water re-use and rainwater harvesting technology when and
where appropriate and feasible.
CFP-4.8 Encourage use of less water-intensive, native vegetation where possible.
Solid Waste
Goal CFG-5 Promote the reduction, re-use and recycling of solid waste.
Policies
CFP-5.1 Establish a City Hall recycling program to present a positive example of civic and
environmental responsibility.
CFP-5.2 Participate in updates to the Spokane County Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management plan and support its implementation.
CFP-5.3 Work toward reducing waste at City-sponsored events through the provision of
recycling canisters and other means.
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CFP-5.4 Provide links to reduction, re-use and recycling information on the City web site.
CFP-5.5 Encourage the recycling of construction site waste.
Stormwater
Goal CFG-6 Ensure the provision of stormwater facilities and related
management programs that protect surface and groundwater
quality, prevent chronic flooding from stormwater, maintain natural
stream hydrology, and protect aquatic resources.
Policies
CFP-6.1 Require stormwater management systems for new development.
CFP-6.2 Create and implement a stormwater management plan to reduce impacts from
urban runoff.
CFP-6.3 Best management practices should be utilized to treat stormwater runoff prior to
absorption of runoff into the ground.
CFP-6.4 New development should include the multiple uses of facilities, such as the
integration of stormwater facilities with recreation and/or open space areas, when
possible.
CFP-6.5 Encourage the use of alternatives to impervious surfaces, including permeable
pavers, pervious pavement, subsurface drainage chambers and garden roofs.
CFP-6.6 Consider programs limiting the use of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers
containing phosphates or other harmful chemicals.
Library Service
Goal CFG-7 Promote efficient and cost effective library service to Spokane
Valley residents.
Policies
CFP-7.1 Encourage continued free, reciprocal library services among all libraries within
the Spokane region.
CFP-7.2 Land use regulations should allow siting of library facilities in locations
convenient to residential areas.
CFP-7.3 Work collaboratively with the Spokane County Library District to develop long-
range library plans consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Schools
Goal CFG-8 School sites and facilities should meet the education needs of
Spokane Valley citizens.
Policies
CFP-8.1 Develop land use designations that allow new schools where they will best serve
the community.
CFP-8.2 Consider the adequacy of school facilities when reviewing new residential
development.
CFP-8.3 Assist school districts in their planning processes.
CFP-8.4 Encourage educational and vocational institutions to develop programs that will
result in local employment opportunities for graduates.
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CFP-8.5 Coordinate with school districts to use school facilities as community centers
where appropriate.
Concurrency
Goal CFG-9 New development shall be served with adequate facilities and
services at the time of development, or within the time frame
consistent with state law.
Policies
CFP-9.1 Implement a concurrency management system for transportation, water and
sewer facilities.
Financing Growth
Goal CFG-10 Consider a variety of revenue sources and funding mechanisms
including, but not limited to, impact fees.
Policies
CFP-10.1 Identify and pursue sources of revenue for financing public facilities.
Essential Public Facilities
Goal CFG-11 Collaborate with all Spokane County jurisdictions in determining the
best locations for public and private essential public facilities.
Policies
CFP-11.1 Follow the process for siting essential public facilities as set forth in the Spokane
County Regional Siting Process for Essential Public Facilities.
Potential Annexation Areas
Goal CFG-12 Provide capital facilities to serve and direct future growth within the
City of Spokane Valley Potential Annexation Areas
Policies
CFP-12.1 Plan and coordinate the location of public facilities and utilities in the potential
annexation areas
CFP-12.2 Considering, in advance, property acquisition opportunities for future facilities
including but not limited to parks, police facilities, stormwater facilities,
greenbelts, open space, and street connections
CFP-12.3 Coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions in developing capital improvement
programs and studies addressing multi-jurisdictional issues
4.4 Capital Facilities Plan
4.4.1 Introduction
The Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) provides an analysis of the facilities and services required to
support the future land use and growth projected in the Comprehensive Plan. The CFP includes a
six—year capital projects and a financing plan for facilities provided by the City. The finance plan
identifies specific revenue sources that the City reasonably anticipates will be available in the year
the project is scheduled to be constructed. The CFP includes Level of Service (LOS) standards for
each public facility or service and requires that new development be served by adequate facilities.
The purpose of the CFP is to use sound fiscal policies to provide adequate public facilities
consistent with the land use element and concurrent with, or prior to, the impacts of development.
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4.4.2 Growth Assumption
On June 9, 2009, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) approved a population
allocation of 18,746 people for the City of Spokane Valley. The allocation is the amount of people
the City can accommodate within its current municipal boundary. In addition, the BoCC approved a
population allocation of 8,138 people for the unincorporated Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) adjacent
to the City of Spokane Valley. The City of Spokane Valley has identified the adjacent UGAs as
Potential Annexation Areas (PAAs). The City has identified existing service providers to help
determine the effects on existing levels of service in the event of annexation. Capital facilities
planning activities within these UGAs continue to be the County's responsibility.
The following population data is used for capital facilities planning purposes:
Table 4.4 Population Projection
Year 20122013 20482019 20322033
Population 90,11-091.218 95,30395.332 106,603105.668
4.4.3 Level of Service
Cities are often defined by the quality of facilities and services that are provided to its residents.
Good road, sewer and water infrastructure are typical criteria used by businesses considering
relocation. Park and recreation facilities are increasingly used to judge the quality of a City.
Businesses want to locate where they can attract the best employees, and quality of life issues are
often the deciding factor for a person to move to a new area.
Level of service standards are quantifiable measures, such as acres of parks per 1000 people, or
the amount of time it takes to travel a road segment during peak morning and afternoon "rush
hours," the higher the level of service the higher the cost. This element establishes levels of
service which will be used to evaluate the adequacy and future cost of urban facilities and services.
4.4.3 Concurrency
The Growth Management Act introduces the concept of concurrency, which requires new
development to be served with adequate urban services at the time of development, or within a
specified time thereafter. The GMA allows six years for necessary transportation improvements to
be constructed as long as a financial commitment is made at the time of development. The GMA
strongly encourages concurrency for water and sewer, and it is good public policy to require the
same.
4.4.4 Financing Facilities and Services
The City is limited in its ability to finance all desired capital facility projects. Options must be
available for addressing funding shortfalls or decisions must be made to lower levels of service for
public facilities. In deciding how to address a particular shortfall, the City will need to balance
current needs versus future growth requirements; existing deficiencies versus future expansions.
Capital facilities plans must be balanced. When funding shortfalls occur, the following options
should be considered:
a. Increase revenues,
b. decrease level of service standards,
c. decrease the cost of the service or facility,
d. decrease the demand for the service or facility,
e. or some combination of the above.
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The following table presents possible financial resources available to the City for capital projects.
Table 4.5 Funding Resources
Funding Category Funding Source
General Fund(Sales Tax,fees, property tax, utility tax,etc.)
Current Revenues Real Estate Excise Tax(REET)
Impact Fees
Non-voted General Obligation
Voted General Obligation
Bonds
Revenue(payable from a particular utility or enterprise)
Local Improvement District(Assessment Bonds)
Surface Transportation Program
Bridge Replacement Funds
Federal Grants Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Community Development Block Grants
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account(ALEA)
Transportation Improvement Account
Centennial Clean Water Fund
Public Works Trust Funds
Interagency for Committee for Outdoor Recreation(IAC)
State Grants/Loans Arterial Street Fund(Motor Fuel Tax)
Urban Arterial Trust Account(UATA)
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account
Hazardous Bridge Replacement
Community and Economic Revitalization Board
Water Pollution Control Fund
Developer Contributions
Other Donations
Local Improvement Districts
4.4.6 Impact Fees
New growth creates a demand for new and expanded public facilities and services. The GMA
authorizes local governments to impose and collect impact fees to partially fund public facilities to
accommodate new growth. Impact fees can be used to pay for new or expanded facilities and
cannot be collected to address existing infrastructure deficiencies. The GMA allows impact fees to
be assessed on the following:
• Public Streets and Roads • Public Parks
• Schools • Open Space
• Fire Protection Facilities • Recreation Facilities
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The City has not enacted impact fees as a funding mechanism for capital facilities, but may study
the issue as directed by future City policy.
4.4.7 Community Facilities
This section of the CFP includes civic buildings such as government offices, community centers,
and entertainment facilities. As a new City, Spokane Valley does not have a significant inventory of
community facilities.
Inventory of Existing Facilities
Spokane Valley completed construction of CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, in the summer,
2005. The facility houses the Spokane Valley Senior Center, conference facilities, classrooms and
a "great room" for events. CenterPlace has a dining capacity of 400 and includes a full commercial
kitchen.
Spokane Valley leases office and meeting space for employees and City Council in the Redwood
Plaza office building, located at 11707 East Sprague Avenue. Spokane Valley also leases precinct
and court space at the Valley Precinct Building located 12710 East Sprague.
Level of Service
Spokane Valley does not propose to adopt a level of service standard for community facilities.
Forecast of Future Needs
The need for new community facilities is difficult to quantify and depends on the future structure of
City government. If Spokane Valley continues to contract for services such as police, parks and
road maintenance, the need to acquire and maintain facilities will be minimal. However, if Spokane
Valley begins providing these services, there will be a corresponding need for administrative office
space and other facilities. For example, if Spokane Valley assumes responsibility for parks
maintenance, a new maintenance facility would have to be constructed to house equipment and
employees.
At some future point, Spokane Valley will likely purchase an existing building or construct a new
building to house City Hall. This decision must be made with thought and vision. In the right
location, City Hall will be the center for civic affairs and community events and will influence
economic development in the area where it is constructed. and the creation of a City Center. The
location should be centralized and accessible to all citizens.
Nearly three quarters of the Citizen Survey respondents support using public money to help croato
a City Conter. Locating a civic building, such as City Hall, in the City Center would be a significant
catalyst to creating a distinct center and identity for Spokane Valley.
Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities
Spokane Valley currently has no specific plans to construct new community facilities. The City
must decide the location of a permanent City Hall and/or other civic buildings. Future updates to
the Capital Facilities element will include information on locations and capacities for community
facilities.
Capital Projects and Financing Plan
Spokane Valley anticipates either constructing a new City Hall building, or purchasing and
remodeling an existing building within the six year time frame of this CFP. The following tablo
shows that Spokane Valley will use approximately $1,000,000 of Roal Estato Exciso Tax rovonuo
for Civic Buildings.
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Table 4.6 Community Facilities Financing Plan (Dollars in Thousands)
Project 2012 2013 2044 2015 201-6 2017 Total
Civic $ Z $409 1 $408 $408 q $499 $409 $
Facilities
Revenue
1- 1
Genera' $ Z $400 1 $400 $400 $400 $400 Q'
Fund
4.4.8 Domestic Water
The City of Spokane Valley does not own or operate a public water supply system. Rather, water is
provided to Spokane Valley residences and businesses by special purpose districts, associations,
and public and private corporations. Water service is
coordinated by Spokane County through the Coordinated �,
Water System Plan (CWSP), which identifies service ,
boundaries, establishes minimum design standards and `{" t x�'?
promotes the consolidation of regional water resource 6 ; �,°`.-`�e l
management. The CWSP is updated as needed at the TTT ,"r. i} +`It 1.,a.- 4,
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The City of Spokane Valley is supportive of existing `-_�
regional water supply planning, water use efficiency programs and plans, watershed planning,
wellhead protection plans, water quality plans, and planning for reclamation and reuse.
Water Systems
Water systems are categorized generally by the number of connections served; Group A systems
provide service to 15 or more connections while Group B water systems serve fewer than 15
connections and fewer than 25 people per day.Group B systems serve 2 to 11 connections. Group
B water systems are requlated under chapter 246-291 of the Washington Administrative Code
(WAC). In 2009, the Governor and the Legislature set a new direction for requlatinq Group B public
water systems by eliminatinq all state fundinq for this proqram and providinq requlatory flexibility.
They did this because Group B systems serve a small population, and the cost to provide
requlatory oversiqht is relatively hiqh. The law authorized the State Board of Health (Board) to:
• Establish requirements for the initial desiqn and construction of a Group B water system.
This chanqe allowed the Board to eliminate onqoinq requirements after initial approval of
the system. It also allows local health jurisdictions (health department or health district) to
establish Group B requirements that are more strinqent than state requirements.
• The law also authorized the Board to eliminate some, or all, requlatory requirements for
Group B systems servinq four or fewer connections. The current rule only eliminates
requirements for some one and two connection Group B systems.
Spokane Valley has 25 Group A systems and 13 Group B systems providing water service within
the City. A detailed inventory of water systems is shown below in the inventory section.
Water System Plans
The Washington State Department of Health recommends that all water purveyors prepare a water
system plan to determine future needs for water facilities within their service areas. The plans must
include an existing facility inventory, project future needs for water supply, conservation strategies,
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and identify and provide for the protection of aquifers against contaminates. Once a water system
plan is adopted, it must be updated every six years. The Department of Health is the approval
authority for water system plans. Water purveyors meeting the following criteria are required to
have water system plans approved by DOH.
1. Systems having 1000 or more connections.
2. Systems required to develop water system plans under the Public Water System
Coordination Act of 1977 (Chapter 70.116 RCW).
3. Any system experiencing problems related to planning, operation and/or management as
determined by the Department of Health.
4. All new systems.
5. Any expanding system.
6. Any system proposing to use the document submittal exception process in WAC 246-290-
125 (documents such as project reports and constructions drawings).
In 2003, the Washington State Legislation passed what is commonly referred to as the "Municipal
Water Law" (MWL), amending sections of the State Board of Health Code (RCW 43.20); the laws
governing Public Water Systems (RCW70.119A); and sections of the state's Water Code (RCW
90.03). The MWL requires that water system planning documents must be consistent with
Spokane Valley's Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. The Department of Health is
developing procedures that water systems must follow to ensure coordination with local jurisdictions
and consistency with growth planning.
Water Rights
Washington State water law requires all prospective water uses to obtain a water right permit from
the Department of Ecology (DOE) before constructing a well or withdrawing any groundwater from
a well. However, the law does allow a water right permit exemption, referred to as the domestic
exemption, which states that no water right permit is required for the withdrawal of up to 5,000
gallons of water per day from a well when the water is being used for the following:
1. Livestock watering.
2. Single or group domestic water supply.
3. Industrial purposes.
4. Irrigation of no more than one half acre of lawn or noncommercial garden (RCW
90.44.050).
For many years, Ecology issued water right certificates to water suppliers based on projected future
use, rather than actual "beneficial use." The unused portions of those certificates or rights are
known as "inchoate" rights, which could potentially be taken away by Ecology if not put to beneficial
use.
This situation was troubling to municipal water suppliers. Public water systems need a level of
certainty to obtain financing for capital facilities as well as to issue letters of water availability to
development interests. The "Municipal Water Law: of 2003" clarified that cities are entitled to
inchoate (unused) water for the purpose of serving expanding areas. This ensures that
municipalities have sufficient water for anticipated growth based on the communities'
comprehensive plans and water and supply plans.
Watershed Planning
In 1998, Washington State passed the Watershed Management Act to develop a "thorough and
cooperative method of determining what the current water resource situation is in each Water
Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) of the state and to provide local citizens with the maximum
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possible input concerning their goals and objectives for water resource management and
development" (RCW 90.82.005). In late 1998, a Planning Unit was formed for WRIA5 55 and 57, or
the Middle Spokane-Little Spokane River watersheds, with Spokane County designated as the lead
agency.
The Watershed Management Act requires the Planning Unit to address water quantity issues and
allows water quality, habitat and in-stream flows to be considered in the process. The watershed
planning effort is expected to produce information on how water is used in the Water Resource
Inventory Areas and recommendations for how it should be used in the future.
The Planning Unit may also formulate a recommendation for in-stream flows for the Spokane and
Little Spokane Rivers. The Department of Ecology may establish minimum water flows or levels for
streams, lakes or other public waters for the purpose of protecting fish, game, birds or other wildlife
resources, or recreational or aesthetic values of said public waters whenever it appears to be in the
public interest to do so.
The data, information and recommendations generated by the Planning Unit may be used by the
Department of Ecology to assess the ability to issue new water rights for the Spokane Valley-
Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. The WRIA 55 and 57 planning process will provide a basis for better
understanding of potential water resource limits and will be incorporated into future updates to this
capital facilities plan.
Inventory of Water Systems
Most of the water used by Spokane Valley residents and businesses is provided by water and
irrigation districts and small water systems, listed in Tables 4.7 and 4.8 and shown on the Water
Districts and Wellheads map, located at the end of this chapter. The City of Spokane provides
water to the western portions of Spokane Valley, totaling approximately 620 connections. Group
A water systems are those which have 15 or more service connections or regularly serve 25 or
more people 60 or more days per year. Group B water systems serve two to 14 connections and
are not subject to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Instead, they must meet state and local
requirements for water quality and operations.
Table 4.7 Spokane Valley Water Purveyors-Group A Systems
Current Residential Current Non Residential Storage
Group A Systems Connections Connections Capacity
(gallons)
Bayou On Barker 0 4 0
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Burger Royal 4 1 50
Carnhope Irrigation District 7 495 31 0
Central Pre Mix-Sullivan Rd 4 4 0
City Of Spokane* 59700* 0 Not reported
Consolidated Irrig Dist 19 System 1 3349 196 2,750,000
Consolidated Irrig Dist 19 System 2 5168 125 2,200,000
East Spokane Water Dist 1 1700 94 1,277,000
Hutchinson Irrigation Dist#16 790 0 1,200,000
Honeywell Electronic Mfg LLC 0 1 0
Irvin Water District#6 1597 154 1,900,000
Kaiser Alum-Trentwood Works 0 2 21,200
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Model Irrigation Dist#18 2518 6 550,000
Modern Electric Water Co i 7424 824 1,500,000
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Orchard Avenue Irrigation Dist 6 1255 4 0
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Table 4.7 Spokane Valley Water Purveyors-Group A Systems
Current Residential Current Non Residential Storage
Group A Systems Connections Connections Capacity
(gallons)
Pinecroft Mobile Home Park 143 0 400
Puerta Vallarta 0 1 0
Spitfire Pub And Eatery 0 2 87
Spokane Business&Industrial Park 0 252 478,000
Spokane Co-Mirabeau Park 0 2 200
Spokane Co Water Dist#3 9788 426 6,880,000
Trentwood Irrigation District 3 1727 162 1,120,000
Vera Water&Power 9259 390 8,650,000
Woodland Park Trailer Court 30 0 0
*Approximately 620 connections within City of Spokane Valley
Source: Washington State Department of Health
Table 4.8 Group B Systems
Group B System Connections
Holiday Trailer Court 12
Janzen&Janzen 1
Levernier Const.Water System 1
Mercer Trucking Co Inc 1
Middco Tool&Equipment 1
Systems Transport Inc 1
Tci Water System 6
Tds 2
Union Pacific Railroad-Trentwood 1
Westco S Apparel Service 3
Western Structures Inc 2
WSDT-Pines Road Maintenance 1
Source: Washington State Department of Health
Level of Service
The Countywide Planning Policies were amended in 2004 to defer level of service standards for
water supply and fire flow to the requirements of the Department of Health and local fire codes
respectively.
Forecast of Future Needs
Spokane Valley adopts by reference water system plans for all water purveyors providing service
within the City of Spokane Valley.
Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities
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Spokane Valley adopts by reference water system plans for all water purveyors providing service
within the City of Spokane Valley.
Capital Projects and Financing Plan
Spokane Valley adopts by reference capital project and financing plans for all water purveyors
providing service within the City of Spokane Valley.
Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Service
Fire protection and emergency medical services
(EMS) are provided by Spokane Valley Fire
Department (SVFD) and Spokane County Fire
District No. 8. SVFD serves over 90% of the
Valley, while District 8 serves a few small areas in
the southern part of the City (see Fire Districts Map _ f , -
at the end of this chapter). Both districts serve the re rr ;z
City with a full range of fire suppression and EMS l -144 r_
services. Spokane Valley voters chose to annex _ . =fir ,f '�,.- F a
into SVFD and District No. 8 in September, 2004. ' - -- -_
Insurance Rating
Fire departments are assigned a numerical fire protection rating by the Washington Surveying and
Ratings Bureau. Insurance companies fund the Bureau to perform on-site inspections of fire
districts to determine the rating. The Bureau analyzes five main areas: average response time,
water supply, communication network, schedule of fire inspections and fire station evaluations
(which focus on age of vehicles), personnel training and staffing of facilities.
Insurance companies use the fire protection rating to help determine insurance rates on all fire
insurance policies. The rating is on a scale of one to ten, with one representing the best score.
Quality of fire service can have a significant impact on fire insurance rates, particularly for
commercial businesses. SVFD has a Fire Insurance Rating of three (3) and District No. 8 has a
Rating of five (5), both indicating excellent fire protection services.
Inventory of Existing Facilities and Apparatus
The Fire Districts Map shows the location of fire stations and service area boundaries for SVFD,
District No. 8 and surrounding fire protection districts. All fire agencies have mutual aid agreements
to assist each other in major emergencies.
SVFD 2011 apparatus inventory includes 10 Type I Engines, 3 Type II Engines, 3 Class A
pumper/ladders, three brush trucks and other miscellaneous vehicles for staff, training, rescue,
maintenance, prevention and command. SVFD has ten stations, including seven within the City of
Spokane Valley. Locations of the stations are as follows:
Table 4.9 Spokane Valley Fire
Department Station Locations
Station 1" 10319 East Sprague
Station 2 9111 E Frederick
Station 3 2218 North Harvard
Station 4 22406 East Wellesley
Station 5* 15510 East Marietta
Station 6* 6306 East Sprague
Station 7* 1121 South Evergreen
Station 8* North 2110 Wilbur
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Station 9" East 12121 32nd
Greenacres Station" East 17217 Sprague
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Table 4.9 Spokane Valley Fire
Department Station Locations
I * Inside Spokane Valley City Limits l
Fire District No. 8 has one fire station inside the City limits, station 84 in the Ponderosa
neighborhood, located at 4410 South Bates. The District has two stations located outside the City
limits providing additional coverage, No. 81 at 6117 South Palouse Highway and No. 85 at 3324
South Linke Road. Stations 81 and 84 each have two Class A engines and two wild land brush
engines. Station 85 has one Class A engine and one wild land brush engine.
Level of Service
The Level of Service goals for response time are described in SFVD's Standard of Cover. SVFD's
Standard of Cover is consistent with the regionally adopted minimum level of service for fire
protection and emergency services.
The following table shows the number of calls per year.
Table 4.10 Spokane Valley Fire Department City Responses
Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
City Responses 8,270 9,144 1Q080 9,480 9,394 9.663 10,141
The Countywide Planning Policies for Spokane County establishes minimum levels of service for
fire and emergency medical services as follows:
Urban areas are required to be serviced by a Fire District with at least a Class Six Insurance rating.
• Urban areas must be within five road miles of an operating fire station that provides service
with a "Class A" pumper, unless structures are equipped with fire sprinklers.
• Urban areas shall be served by a state certified basic life support (BLS) agency within five
miles and an operating advanced life support unit within six miles or ten minutes response
time.
Both SVFD and 8 meet the minimum countywide level of service standards.
Forecast of Future Needs
The northeast area of the City is underdeveloped at present but as the City grows over the next ten
to fifteen years, SVFD recognizes that a new station will need to be constructed to provide an
adequate level of service. Station 11 will be constructed at Barker and Euclid.
Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities
Station No. 11 will be located in the vicinity of Barker and Euclid and will have 3 bays with fire
apparatus. Construction for Station 11 is tentatively planned for 2016 or when growth in the area
will support the investment and ongoing costs.
Capital Projects and Financing Plan
SVFD is a junior taxing district and supplements its regular taxes with special levies. As the
restrictions on the taxes generated from the regular tax go down, special levies are proposed to
maintain needed funding. Special levies must be approved by voters served by SVFD. The
Department does not use its bonding capacity to fund capital projects. The Department's
philosophy is to reserve funds generated through its regular revenues for future capital needs. The
following table represents SVFD planned capital expenditures.
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Table 4.11 SVFD Capital Projects Plan
Project 20132 20143 20154 20165 20176 20187 Total
Fire District No.6
{Reconstruction) $1,600 $9 $9 $9 $9 $9 $1,604
Fire Station No. 11
(New construction) $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,800 $0 $1,800
Total $1760-0 $9 $9 $0 $1,890 $0 $3,--499
(Amounts are times$1,000)
4.4.9 Library Service
Library services are provided by the Spokane County
Library District, which serves the unincorporated county vaLLEY
and eleven of its thirteen cities and towns. The District Imo
has a long history of excellent servico_Spokane County
Library District is a municipal corporation established �.I-■ S,,,,®;,`er e"°°rr..
by voters in 1942 under provisions of RCW 27.12.040. II ' E
An independent special purpose district, SCLD's sole
purpose is to provide public library services to the g
unincorporated county and affiliated municipalities. A
five-member Board of Trustees appointed by Spokane
County Commissioners governs the District. A Board-appointed library director serves as chief
administrator. and upon incorporation, the City of Spokane Valley contracted with the District for
continued service for its residents. In a May 2005 special election, eighty seven percent of voters
approved annexing back into the District, with the annexation effective January 1, 2006.
Inventory of Existing Facilities
Spokane Valley has one library located inside its boundary, the District's Valley Branch, located at
12004 East Main. This resource library is the District's largest facility, measuring 22,950 square
feet, including branch administrative space. The District has two other libraries within the greater
Valley area located at 4322 North Argonne and 22324 East Wellesley in Otis Orchards.
As of May 201 OJanuary 2013, approximately X90036,000 Spokane Valley residents were Library
District cardholders. Valley Library was the primary branch of registration, with Argonne second
and Otis Orchards third. Spokane County Library District has a reciprocal borrowing agreement
with the City of Spokane with over 1,500 1,600 Spokane Valley residents having a Spokane Public
Library card.
Library Facility Master Plan
In March 2008 voters defeated a proposal to establish a proposed Greater Spokane Valley Library
capital facilities planning process for its entire service area, resulting in the July 2010 Board of
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future facility needs in each of its five geographic service areas: the Greater Spokane Valley, North
°valuations of existing facilitios and sitos; and a public input process. The plan proposes
remodeling/expansion of five others at a total cost of$50.8 million (2010 dollars).
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Level of Service
The Library Facilities Master Plan establishes a Level of Service (LOS) of 0.5 square feet per capita
for the overall District, with a target 0.5 square feet per capita within each of the five geographic
Forecast of Future Need
The LFMP uses a 2031 Spokane Valley population estimate of 108,000 for its future projections,
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Valley to provide adequate library services to its residents. Future facilities will be divided between
a main branch and two future neighborhood branches.
Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities
A new main branch to replace the existing Spokane Valley Library should contain about 50,000
square feet of space and should be located on an arterial street within about ono half mile of tho
Sprague corridor between Dartmouth and Evergreen Roads. To better serve the Veradale and
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on District owned property on Conklin Road, immediately south of Sprague Avenue. A second new
branch to serve the South Valley should be built between Dishman Mica and Evergreen Roads on
or immediately south of 32"4 Avenue. Capital Projects and Financing Plan
The future main branch is estimated to cost$15.56 million in 2010 dollars; the neighborhood branch
would cost about $5.1 million each. Besides construction costs and foes, the estimates include
library materials, furnishings, and equipment. Voter approved general obligation bonds are the
normal financing method for library projects of this size.
The District's Library Facilities Master Plan proposes a three phase capital improvement schedule
District wide bond election to carry out the proposed projects is early 2013, which for purposes of
the schedule is Year 1.
Phase 1: Years 1 to 1
• Complete property purchases (Year 1)
• Design, construct, and open replacement Spokane Valley branch (Years 1 'I}
Phase 2: Years 3 to B
• Design, construct, and open new Conklin Road branch (Years 3 5)
• Sell existing Spokane Valley branch (Year 5)
• Design, construct, and open new South Valley branch (Years 6 8)
Table 1.12 Spokane County Library District six year Capital Projects and Financing Plan
{Assumes a 2013 bond issue approval}
Project 2012 2013 2014 2015 2046 2017 Total
New Spokanc $g $1,250` $390 $7,380 $7,380 $0 $16,810
Valley Library
New Conklin Road $g $g $g $2200 $2,150 $2,150 $5,100
Library
New South Valley $g $250` $9 $9 $9 $9 $2$9
Library""
Total $9 $1,500 $409 $7,580 $9,830 $2,150 $22,160
Revenue Sourcc
District Funds $9 $1,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,500
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GO Bo 4s $9 $9 $8.99 $7,580 $9,830 $2,150 4241464
tat $9 $1509 $300 $7-T589 $9,839 $2,450 $22,160
`These expenses are reimbursable from voter approved bond funds.
The South Valley Library's design, construction,and opening is in 2018 2020, outcide the Six Year Plan
The Library District will coordinate with the City of Spokane Valley in identifying and procuring
building sites, planning the bond issue election, in carrying out design and construction of the new
changes.
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Library Facility Master Plan
The Spokane County Library District currently provides library services to the residents of Spokane
Valley primarily from a 22,950 SF library. The Spokane Valley Library was built in 1955 and
expanded in 1986. The Spokane Valley Library is one of the busiest libraries in Washinqton.
In March 2008, voters defeated a proposal to establish a proposed Greater Spokane Valley Library
Capital Facility area and to issue General Obliqation Bonds for construction of a new main library
and a new neiqhborhood branch in the eastern area of the City. The District subsequently
undertook a capital facilities planninq process for its entire service area, resultinq in the July 2010
Board of Trustees approval of a 20-year Library Facilities Master Plan (LFMP). The LFMP
proposed a capital investment totalinq $50.8 million (2010 dollars).
In 2013, the Board of Trustees approved a Strateqic Plan to quide allocation of resources to
support proqrams and services that are responsive to community needs. The Plan is based upon
community conversations held in every library facility alonq with interviews with individuals actively
enqaqed in the community. The plan identified four service response priorities for the next three to
five years.
• Create Younq Learners
• Support Job Seekers & Local Businesses
• Inspire people of all apes to discover plan and learn
• Connect Community
As part of the planninq process the Board of Trustees took a fresh look at the LFMP. They
recoqnized that the chanqinq role of public libraries and the current economic environment required
a critical evaluation of all future buildinq projects. New facilities will support early learninq,
workforce development, creative learninq and community connections by beinq open, flexible
spaces that adapt to chanqinq roles and emerqinq services. With the increasinq use of diqital
content and the emerqinq role of library as a place to qather, meet and exchanqe information, the
physical library is an information commons as well as community knowledqe center.
Future Facilities for the City of Spokane Valley
The existinq Spokane Valley Library has served residents of the valley for nearly 60 years. The
split desiqn is not efficient and the layout does not meet current needs. In 2012, the District entered
into an aqreement with the City of Spokane Valley to purchase 8 acres on Spraque between Farr
and University adjacent to Balfour Park. A jointly funded site plan that will include a one story
30,000 SF library placed within a City park was initiated in 2013. The qoal is to develop a park with
amenities to enhance the library experience and create a welcominq civic destination.
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The District also owns property south of Sprague along Conklin Road and intends to build a 12,000-
15,000 SF library. The building will offer an open, flexible floor plan providing meeting rooms, study
rooms, children's learning areas, information commons and space to browse library materials.
The combined square footage for library facilities in the City of Spokane Valley is planned to be
between 42,000-45,000 SF. The agreement with the City of Spokane Valley allows the District up
to five years to begin building on the Sprague property. The Board of Trustees is currently
evaluating the possibility of putting a proposal before the voters in 2014 to fund the capital
investment in two libraries that will be built within the City of Spokane Valley.
If successful, the District would break ground in 2015 on the first building and shortly after on the
second.
Operational Costs
The Library District anticipates that efficient building design and continuing staff productivity
improvements, a larger Spokane Valley Library and an eventual new branch can be operated at
normal District funding levels of 50 cents per$1,000 of assessed valuation.
4.4.10 Parks and Recreation \..3 t ,
Spokane Valley has a wide range of recreational r I
opportunities available to residents and visitors. City .�' I
parks, school play fields, golf courses, trails, County '
parks and conservations areas are all within close nu 1 T _
vicinity to Spokane Valley residents. -
The City provides a system of local parks that is -
managed by the Spokane Valley Parks and
Recreation Department. The Parks Department is in -" _
the process of developing a new Parks, Recreation, ,�
and Open Spaces Master Plan. When finished, this
plan will offer a detailed picture of the park, recreation and open space system, including changes
and improvements that will be made in the future.
This section of the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) provides summaries of the parks inventory, level of
service (LOS), future park needs, proposed projects, and a financing plan for the next six years.
Park Types
Parks are classified by their size, service area and function. Spokane Valley uses the nationally
recognized Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Guidelines, to establish standard for
parks planning. Major classifications include mini-park, neighborhood, school-park, community,
large urban, various trail designations and special use facilities. The Parks Element, Chapter 9,
provides a thorough description of park types used for planning purposes.
Inventory of Existing Facilities
The Parks Map, found at the end of this Chapter, shows the location of all parks within Spokane
Valley. Table 4.13 provides an inventory of park and recreation facilities owned by Spokane Valley.
These parks are used to calculate Spokane Valley's level of service for parks. The Parks Master
Plan provides the most detailed inventory of parks, including equipment, structures and other
miscellaneous park facilities.
Table 4.13 Spokane Valley Park Facilities
Spokane Valley Parks Acreage Status
Neighborhood Parks
Balfour Park 2.86 Developed
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Table 4.13 Spokane Valley Park Facilities
Spokane Valley Parks Acreage Status
Browns Park 8.03 Developed
Castle Park 01 Minimally Developed
Edgecliff Park 4/4 Developed
Greenacres Park 8.3 Developed
Terrace View Park 9.24 Developed
Subtotal 35.88
Community Parks
Valley Mission Park 21.91 Developed
Subtotal 21.91
Large Urban Parks
Mirabeau Point Park 41.91 Developed
Subtotal 41.91
Special Use Areas
Park Road Pool 2.00 Developed
Sullivan Park 16.07 Developed
CenterPlace 13.60 Developed
Subtotal 31.67
Undeveloped Park Land
Myrtle Point Park 31.07 Undeveloped
Valley Mission Park(South) 7.22 Undeveloped
Valley Senior Center 2.09 Undeveloped
Subtotal 40.38
Total Park Acres 171.75
Level of Service
The Countywide Planning Policies for Spokane County requires all jurisdictions to adopt a level of
service (LOS) standard for parks. Spokane Valley has the flexibility and freedom to adopt a LOS
standard for parks that reflects the expressed
need and desire of our community.
The National Recreation and Parks Association
suggest that cities adopt LOS standards for
different park types, such as mini (pocket), is
neighborhood, community and major parks. ' dal
Spokane Valley does not have a well-developed -� '
park system and will use total City-owned park r
acres for its LOS measurement. =i
ki6
In 2006, Spokane Valley adopted a LOS of 1.92 '•
acres/1000 people as its minimum LOS standard. s
Spokane Valley recognizes that schools, = 'tom 3447; "
churches, natural areas and commercial
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enterprises all provide recreation opportunities for Spokane Valley residents. These will all be
taken into consideration when Spokane Valley determines the best location to purchase new park
land.
Forecast of Future Needs
Spokane Valley has the capacity to accommodate an additional 16/19315 118 people over the next
20 years within the current City limits. In order to maintain the adopted LOS of 1.92 acres/1000
people, Spokane Valley would have to add about 35-31 acres of park land over the next 20 years,
with 4-3-11 acres in the first six years, as shown in Table 4.15. The Parks Master Plan provides a
more detailed analysis of park and recreation needs by dividing the City into smaller service areas.
Table 4.15 Future Park Demand
Total Park Acres Acres Required at
Year Population Available 1.92 acres/1000 Net Deficiency Acres
20422013 _ 90,110550 171.75 173.0486 1.262.11
20182019 95,303332 171.75 182.983.04 11.2329
20022033 100,6035 668 171.75 204-602.88 32.9331.13
*Assumes 20-year growth of 16,19315.118 people
Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities
In order to maintain the adopted 1.92 acres/1000 level of service standard, Spokane Valley would
need to add 4-3-11 acres of park land by the year 20172019.
Capital Projects and Financing Plan
The following table details Spokane Valley's six year Parks and Recreation capital improvement
financing plan. The table details projects that address level of service deficiencies (capacity
projects)and other capital improvements (non-capacity) projects.
Table 4.17 Parks Capital Facilities Plan
Note:Amounts in$1,000
Project 20132 20143 20154 20165 20175 20187 Total
Park Improvements $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $600
Total — $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 _ $600
Revenue Source
General Fund $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $300
REET#1 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $300
Grants $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $600
4.4.11 Public Safety
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The Spokane Valley Police Department is a contract law enforcement agency, partnering with the
Spokane County Sheriff's Department to provide a safe environment for the citizens, businesses,
and visitors of the City of Spokane Valley. This unique contracting relationship allows for the
sharing of many of our resources, allowing both agencies to operate at peak efficiency without
duplicating services.
Spokane Valley also contracts with Spokane County for judicial, jail and animal control services.
The total contract for public safety for 2011 totaled over$$15.3 million, including approximately 100
commissioned police officers.
Spokane Valley supports community oriented policing and recognizes it as an important
complement to traditional law enforcement. In Spokane County, community policing is known as
S.C.O.P.E., or Sheriff Community Oriented Policing Effort. The community policing model balances
reactive responses to calls for service with proactive problem-solving centered on the causes of
crime and disorder. Community policing requires police and citizens to join together as partners in
the course of both identifying and effectively addressing these issues. About 364 Spokane Valley
citizens are S.C.O.P.E volunteers.
Community Survey
The Community Preference Survey included questions to gauge the public's perception of police
services. Results show that 85% of Spokane Valley residents believe police services are good,
very good, or excellent, indicating a generally high level of confidence in the police force. Only 27%
of respondents expressed a willingness to pay additional taxes to have improved police services.
Inventory of Existing Facilities
The Spokane Valley Police Precinct is located at 12710 E. Sprague and houses patrol and
detective divisions, the traffic unit and administrative staff. The Precinct also includes a Spokane
County District Court.
Spokane Valley is served by four S.C.O.P.E. stations, shown in the following table.
Table 4.18 Spokane Valley S.C.O.P.E stations
Neighborhood Location Neighborhood Location
University 10621 East 15th Trentwood 2400 N.Wilbur#79
Edgecliff 522 S.Thierman Rd. Central Valley 115 N. Evergreen Rd.
Level of Service
Public safety is a priority for the City of Spokane Valley. It is difficult to determine at this time, an
adequate and measurable level of police protection. Spokane Valley will monitor the performance
of the Spokane County Sheriff's Department and will adjust the contract for services as necessary
to ensure an adequate level of police protection.
Forecast of Future Needs
Future needs for police protection will be determined as a part of the annual budget process.
Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities
Spokane Valley is not planning to construct any new law enforcement facilities at this time.
Capital Projects and Financing Plan
Spokane Valley is not planning to construct any new law enforcement facilities at this time.
4.4.12 School Facilities
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Four public school districts provide service within Spokane Valley: East Valley, West Valley,
Central Valley and Spokane School District 81. Spokane Valley must coordinate with each district
to ensure consistency between the City's plan and school districts' plans. There are also a number
of private schools that provide service to Spokane Valley area children.
Inventory of Existing Facilities
The School District Map, found at the end of this Chapter, shows district boundaries and locations
of all public schools within Spokane Valley. Tables 4.19 through 4.21 shows capacities of all
schools located within Spokane Valley.
School districts use portable classrooms at some school sites as interim measures to house
students until permanent facilities can be built. Portable units are not included in capacity figures.
School capacity figures are reported by the Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction
and are based on square footage per student.
Table 4.19 Central Valley School Inventory
Elementary School Sq. Ft.Area Capacity
Adams 46,879 521
Summit(Formerly Blake) 34,823 436
Broadway 40,648 499
Chester 38,388 480
Greenacres 55,875 680
Keystone 33,669 421
Liberty Lake 60,477 756
McDonald 46,504 563
Opportunity 42,388 521
Ponderosa 51,377 642
Progress 37,573 452
South Pines 45,956 499
Sunrise 53,673 662
University 37,867 455
Total Elementary Permanent Facilities 626,097 7,587
Junior High Schools Sq. Ft.Area Capacity
Bowdish 74,738 743
Evergreen 76,075 751
Greenacres 91,803 908
Horizon 84,795 `838
North Pines 105,368 11,044
Total Junior High Permanent Facilities 432,779 4,284
Senior High Schools Sq. Ft.Area Capacity
Central Valley 239,540 1,988
University 239,540 11,986
Total Senior High Facilities 479,080 3,974
Source: Central Valley School District
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Table 4.20 East Valley School Inventory
Elementary School Sq. Ft.Area Capacity
East Farms 47,047 579
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Otis Orchards 51,789 629
Skyview 42,140 509
Trent 58,482 713
Trentwood 47,274 573
Total Elementary Permanent Facilities 246,732 3,003
Junior High Schools Sq. Ft.Area Capacity
East Valley 84,561 831
Mountain View 82,544 816
Total Junior High Permanent Facilities 167,105 1.647
Senior High Schools 1 Sq. Ft.Area Capacity
East Valley 203,248 1,686
Total Senior High Facilities 203,248 1.686
Source: Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Table 4.21 West Valley School Inventory
Elementary School Sq. Ft.Area Capacity
Millwood Early Childhood Ctr. 27,164 340
Ness 33,440 418
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Orchard Center 34,094 426
Pasadena Park 34,002 425
Seth Woodward 35,941 449
Total Elementary Permanent Facilities 164,641 2,058
Middle Schools Sq. Ft.Area Capacity
Centennial 89,870 875
West Valley City School 30,258 1_ 307
Total Junior High Permanent Facilities 120,128 1.182
Senior High Schools Sq. Ft.Area Capacity
West Valley 149,128 1,207
Spokane Valley 13,902 116
Total Senior High Facilities 163,030 1,323
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Source: West Valley School District
Level of Service
The Countywide Planning Policies for Spokane County requires that all jurisdictions adopt a Level
of Service standard for schools. Spokane Valley defers this responsibility to the individual school
districts providing service within the City. Individual school districts may request that Spokane
Valley adopt a Level of Service standard in future updates to the Capital Facilities Element.
Forecast of Future Needs
Central Valley School District
The Central Valley School District (CVSD) is experiencing a period of high growth in student
population, particularly towards its eastern boundary. Liberty Lake and Greenacres Elementary
Schools are currently over capacity. In response to this growth, the District initiated its "Community
Linkages" planning process in the fall of 2004 to develop strategies and alternatives for
accommodating its present and future students.
The committee developed student population projections through the 2008/2009 school year for the
entire district by analyzing growth trends in student population, building permit activity and
proposed housing developments. The data will be used to guide decisions on where to locate
school facilities. Table 4.23 shows the number of students enrolled in Central Valley Schools in
2005 for each school in the District and projections through the 2008-09 school year. In 2005,
11,480 students were enrolled in CVSD schools, with 9,363 of those students living within the City
of Spokane Valley.
Table 4.23 Central Valley Enrollment Projection
Student New Projected Student Student
School Attendance Area Enrollment 2005 Enrollment in
2008-2009 Increase
Elementary Schools
Broadway 492 517 25
Progress 291 311 20
Opportunity 339 366 27
Adams 466 503 37
University 419 435 16
South Pines 331 332 1
McDonald 356 364 8
Sunrise 490 532 42
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Ponderosa 334 337 3
Chester 322 352 30
Greenacres 588 686 98
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Table 4.23 Central Valley Enrollment Projection
Student New Projected Student Student
School Attendance Area Enrollment in
Enrollment 2005
2008-2009 Increase
Liberty Lake 727 876 149
Total 5155 5611 456
Middle Schools
North Pines 525 551 26
Bowdish 574 589 15
Horizon 440 462 22
Evergreen 578 630 52
Greenacres 644 757 113
Total 2761 2989 228
High Schools
University High 1922 2055 133
Central Valley High 1642 1804 162
Total 3564 3859 295
Total Student Enrollment 11,480 12,459 979
Source: Central Valley Linkages Committee-John Bottelli, Spokane County GIS
The following table shows enrollment projections for Central Valley School District from the
Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The table provides historic and projected
school enrollments for the years 2001 through 2010.
Table 4.24 Central Valley School Enrollment
Actual Enrollment Projected Enrollment
Grade 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
K-6 5,873 5,817 5,965 6,272 6,433 6,686 6,980 ' 7,332 7,697 7,985
7-8 1,800 1,823 1,819 1,817 1,899 1,942 1,900 1,897 1,926 2,090
9-12 3,410 3,544 3,555 3,602 3,653 3,862
K-12 11,083 11,184 11,339 11,691 11,985 12,323 12,668 13,018 13,451 13,937
Source: Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction
East Valley School District
East Valley School District has experienced a significant decline in enrollment in recent years. In
1999, enrollment peaked at just under 4,700 students down to 4,355 students enrolled in the fall of
2004. The following table indicates that East Valley will continue to lose students through the year
2010.
Table 4.25 East Valley School Enrollment
Actual Enrollment Projected Enrollment
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Grade 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
K-6 2,355 2,288 2,167 2,139 2,082 2,022 1,974 1,964 1,931 1,917
7-8 743 735 732 716 690 681 659 599 572 564
9-12 1,592 1,565 1,544 1,500 1,396 1,354 1,322 1,337 1,292 1,217
K-12 4,690 4,588 4,443 4,355 4,168 74,057 3,955 3,900 3,7957 3,698
Source: Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction
East Valley School District estimates that out of 4,240 total students enrolled in the District in
September, 2005, 2,378 lived within the City of Spokane Valley.
West Valley School District
West Valley School District has grown in student population consistently since 1998 and is
projected to continuing growing through the year 2010, as shown in Table 4.25.
Table 4.26 West Valley School Enrollment
Actual Enrollment Projected Enrollment
Grade 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
K-6 1,591 1,552 1,614 1,581 1,605 1,610 1,632 1,710 1,728 1,750
7--8 545 566 575 528 542 560 567 503 519 589
9-12 1,469 1,502 1,503 1,534 1,510 1,538 1,554 1,559 1,576 1,493
K-12 3,605 3,620 3,692 3,643 I 3,657 08 3,7532 3,8231 3,832
Source: Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities
Central Valley School District
The most urgent need for the CVSD is to add more elementary classroom space in the east end of
the District. The District recently acquired two properties in the north Greenacres area for a new
elementary school. The District will need to construct a new high school and middle school in the
20-year time frame of this comprehensive plan. The district has a site for a middle school adjacent
to the Liberty Lake Elementary School. A number of elementary schools need to be completely
remodeled, including Opportunity, Greenacres and Ponderosa.
East Valley School District
East Valley is not planning to construct any new facilities within the six year time frame of this
capital facilities plan. Future updates to this plan will incorporate new capital projects.
West Valley School District
West Valley is remodeling its High School and will add elementary school classroom space.
Capital Projects and Financing Plan
West Valley School District passed a $35 million bond measure in 2004 that is being used to
remodel West Valley High School, construct new elementary school classrooms and a new
gymnasium.
Central Valley School District is in the process of developing a Capital Improvement and Financing
Plan.
4.4.13 Sewer Service
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Background
In 1980, Spokane County initiated the Septic Tank Elimination Program (STEP) to bring sewers to
houses and businesses located in the Aquifer Sensitive Area (ASA). Since that time, approximately
25,000 residences and businesses in the greater Spokane Valley area have been connected to the
County's sewer system. The STEP will be completed in 2012. Residences and businesses with
sewer available will be required to connect to the public sewer system by 2015.
Upon incorporation, the City of Spokane Valley entered into an interlocal agreement giving
Spokane County lead agency authority to provide sewer service. In 2009 another interlocal
agreement was adopted which established a wastewater management advisory board and gave
Spokane County the exclusive authority to provide sewer service to the City of Spokane Valley.
Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan
In 1996, the County adopted the 1996 Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Update
(1996 CWMP). The intent of the 1996 CWMP was to develop strategies to expedite the sewer
program for protection of the Aquifer, and to satisfy regulations established by the Washington
State Departments of Health (DOH) and Ecology(DOE) and the Spokane County Health District.
In 2001, Spokane County again updated the CWMP, which focused on reprioritizing the remaining
STEP projects under an accelerated construction schedule, policy updates, and addressing
conformance with the requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA). Most significantly, the
CWMP updated population and wastewater flow forecasts and produced a revised Capital
Improvement Program (CIP).
Spokane County will update the CWMP in 2012.
Spokane Valley adopts by reference the most current CWMP.
Wastewater Facilities Plan
Spokane County adopted a Wastewater Facilities Plan (WFP) in 2002 that identified wastewater
facilities and programs required to meet the long-term wastewater treatment needs of the County.
The WFP focuses on developing a long-term wastewater management strategy for the County.
The WFP provides an in-depth analysis of various wastewater treatment technologies available, in
addition to exploring the wide range of related environmental considerations. Public participation
was fully integrated into this extensive planning effort. The WFP was updated in 2006, 2007. It was
approved by the Department of Ecology in 2008. The Plan was again updated in 2010. This Plan is
in its implementation phase, with the recent completion and start-up of a new regional water
reclamation facility.
Spokane Valley adopts by reference the most current WFP.
Wastewater Treatment
In 1980, Spokane County and the City of Spokane signed an interlocal agreement wherein the
County agreed to purchase ten million gallons per day (mgd) of capacity in the City's Riverside Park
Water Reclamation Facility (RPWRF). Spokane County is currently using approximately 3 MGD of
this capacity, as a result of the new Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility
(SCRWRF) coming on line recently.
Wastewater from the City of Spokane Valley is now conveyed through Spokane County's sewer
system to the recently completed SCRWRF. This facility is at the old Stockyards site north of 1-90
and east of Freya. The SCRWRF has a capacity of 8 million gallons per day (MGD) and produces
effluent meeting Class A Reclaimed Water Standards prior to discharge into the Spokane River. In
the future, when the flow from the Spokane Valley area exceeds 8 MGD, the additional flow will be
directed to the City of Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility (RPWRF) for treatment
and discharge into the Spokane River, until the capacity of the SCRWRF is expanded. The site will
support expansion of the SCRWRF up to 24 MGD in 4 MGD increments.
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The SCRWRF was designed and constructed by CH2M Hill, pursuant to a "Design-Build-Operate"
contract with Spokane County. The contract provides for up to 20 years of facility operation by
CH2M Hill.
Inventory of Existing Facilities
Sewer facilities within Spokane Valley are a system of pipes and pumping stations that move
untreated sewage to two main interceptor lines. The interceptors are known as the Spokane Valley
Interceptor (SVI) and North Valley Interceptor (NVI). These interceptors then convey the sewage to
the County's SCRWRF through pumping stations or to the City's RPWRF by gravity flow. Major
elements are summarized as follows:
Interceptor Sewers: 32 Miles Major Pump Stations: 6
Collector Lines: 455 Miles Local Pump Stations: 10
Level of Service
The Regional Minimum Level of Service Standards state that incorporated areas will be provided
with wastewater collection and transport systems in accordance with the adopted sewer
concurrency requirements of the jurisdiction. Spokane Valley requires all new development to be
served with public sewer. Only existing residential, commercial and industrial lots may be served
by septic systems/drain fields (approved by the Spokane County Health District) and only if public
sewer is unavailable.
Forecast of Future Needs
Spokane County currently has about 37,500 customers within its sewer system area. Since some
customers generate more flow than others, it is common to define an Equivalent Residential Unit
(ERU) as a way to project future flows and to set the sewer service rates. Spokane County assigns
one ERU to each 800 cubic feet of water use per month, or about 200 gallons per day. The 37,500
customers account for about 52,900 ERU's, based on an average of 1.41 ERU's per account.
The following table shows that there are about 24,800 accounts within the City of Spokane Valley,
representing approximately 71% of the County's total ERU's.
Table 4.30 Current Spokane County Sewer Customers and ERU's
Customer Type City of Spokane Other County Service Total for County
Valley Areas Service Areas
Accounts ERU's Accounts ERU's Accounts ERU's
Single Family 20,860 20,860 11,820 11,820 32,680 32,680
Duplex and
2,160 9,220 610 2,290 2,770 11,510
Multi-Family
Commercial 1,767 7,210 270 1,230 2,037 8,440
Mobile Home 13 270 0 0 13 270
Parks
TOTAL 24,800 37,560 12,700 15,340 37,500 52,900
Source: Spokane County Utilities Department
Note that the number of accounts in the next three years is expected to increase substantially, due
to the County's continuing emphasis on the enforcement of sewer connection deadlines within the
Septic Tank Elimination Program areas. Anticipated growth in the number of accounts for the
Spokane County sewer system overall is reflected by the following projections:
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YEAR No. of Accounts No. of ERUs
2012 38,900 54,800
2013 40,500 57,100
2014 42,100 59,400
Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities
Sewer Construction
The County's Septic Tank Elimination Program (STEP)will be completed in the late spring of 2012.
The purpose of the STEP is to expedite the construction of sanitary sewers and dramatically reduce
the number of on-site sewage treatment facilities over the Spokane-Rathdrum Aquifer; and to
satisfy regulations established by the State Departments of Heath and Ecology, Spokane County
Health District and other regulatory agencies. The Sewer Projects Map found at the end of this
chapter shows the areas where sewer has been extended as a part of the STEP program.
The industrial area in the far northeast corner of the City currently does not have public sewer
service. To encourage economic development and job creation, Spokane Valley may consider
projects that would extend public sewer to this area.
New Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Spokane County Water Reclamation Facility (SCRWRF) was completed in 2011. The new
plant has a current capacity of 8 MGD. It is projected that this capacity will last until approximately
2030. Additional phases will likely be made in 4 MGD increments. The SCRWRF site can be
expanded to 24 MGD to accommodate up to 50-years of anticipated future growth.
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Capital Projects and Financing Plan
Wastewater Treatment
Spokane County has programmed capital expenditures for its share of upgrading the City of
Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility(RPWRF)for the years 2011-2016, per the Six-
Year Sewer Construction Capital Improvement Program. The upgrades must be undertaken to
meet State and Federal effluent quality requirements.
In 2011, Spokane County completed Phase 1 of the SCRWRF at a cost of$173 million. Phase 2 is
estimated at$42 million (in 2011 dollars)for an additional 4 MGD of capacity.
Spokane Valley adopts by reference the most current Spokane County Six-Year Sewer
Construction Capital Improvement Program.
Sewer Construction
The Sewer Projects Map, as presented in the County's Six-Year Sewer Construction Capital
Improvement Program, shows the location of the sewer projects planned in the Spokane Valley,
both inside and outside the City boundary. Note that no specific new projects are currently
planned, due to the completion of the Septic Tank Elimination Program in early 2012.
Spokane Valley will continue to support the replacement of septic systems with public sewers and
will consider the feasibility of extending public sewer to currently un-served commercial and
industrial areas to encourage economic development and job creation.
4.4.14 Solid Waste
In 1988, the intergovernmental agency known as the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System
(System) was formed by interlocal agreement between the City of Spokane, Spokane County and
all other cities and towns within the County. The System is responsible for implementing solid
waste management plans, planning and developing specific waste management programs and
updating solid waste plans for the entire County. The System is managed by the City of Spokane,
which uses its structure to carry out the various solid waste management programs for our region.
In Spokane Valley, solid waste services are provided by private haulers licensed by the Washington
Utility and Transportation Commission (W.U.T.C.) through franchise agreements. Waste
Management of Spokane provides residential and commercial garbage services and weekly
curbside recycling collection; Sunshine Disposal provides only commercial services. At this time,
Spokane Valley residents are allowed to self-haul their garbage to an appropriate dumping site.
Inventory of Existing Facilities
The Regional Solid Waste System includes a Waste to Energy facility located at 2900 South
Geiger, and two recycling/transfer stations. One of the stations is located within Spokane Valley at
3941 N. Sullivan Road south of Trent and across from the Spokane Industrial Park; the other is
located in north Spokane County at the intersection of Elk-Chattaroy Road and Highway 2.
Landfills are necessary to provide disposal for solid waste that cannot be recycled or incinerated, or
that exceeds the capacity of the WTE Facility. The Spokane County Regional Health District
licenses six privately owned landfills in Spokane County.
Level of Service
The minimum Regional Level of Service Standards requires solid waste services to meet all State
and Federal regulations.
Forecast of Future Needs
Spokane Valley is participating on the update of the Spokane County Waste Management Plan
(SCWMP). The SCWMP update process will determine future needs for solid waste disposal.
Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities
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The updated Spokane County Solid Waste Management Plan will provide information on future
regional solid waste facilities.
Finance Plan
The updated Spokane County Solid Waste Management plan will include a financing plan for future
regional solid waste facilities.
4.4.15 Stormwater Facilities
Stormwater runoff in Spokane Valley flows to a combination of public and private facilities. In
developed areas, runoff infiltrates into the ground or flows to drywells in public road rights-of-way,
drywells on private property and grassy swales with overflow drywells in easements on private
property.
There are advantages and disadvantages to relying on on-site facilities for all stormwater
management. One advantage is that on-site facilities are typically constructed with private funds
and can be integrated into the development as a green space amenity. However, on-site facilities
are sometimes not well maintained. Their capacity may be diminished over time or they may fail
entirely during large runoff events. On-site facilities may take up large portions of a development
site, thereby reducing the effective density that can be accommodated in that area.
In 2004, the Spokane Valley City Council created a stormwater utility to develop and maintain storm
drainage systems on City owned land. To create revenues for the stormwater utility operations, the
Council adopted an annual fee per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU). Residential ERUs are based
on the number of single-family dwellings, while Commercial ERUs are based on the square footage
of impervious surface associated with a business or commercial development.
Inventory of Existing Facilities
Spokane Valley's inventory of stormwater facilities, most of which are integral to the safe function of
our street system, consists of about 7,200 drywells, 1900 bio-infiltration swales, 61 detention ponds,
and one retention pond. Other facilities include curb inlets, bridge drains, and culverts, all of which
require monitoring and maintenance. The retention pond, located at Dishman-Mica Road. and 32nd
Ave., was constructed as a part of a road project and provides a disposal point for water flowing
from Chester Creek. The inventory does not reflect stormwater structures located on private
properties that do not serve the public street drainage system.
Level of Service
The Spokane County Board of Commissioners adopted new regional level of service standards for
stormwater in 2004 as a part of the Countywide Planning Policies update:
"Flooding of property outside designated drainage-ways, defacto drainage-ways,
easements, flood zones or other approved drainage facilities, during the design
precipitation or runoff event prescribed in the standards of the governing local
agency or jurisdiction, shall be prevented within the reasonable probability afforded
by such standards. Impact to buildings and accessory structures shall be avoided to
the maximum extent practicable by evaluating the effects of a100-year rain event,
and implementing measures to ensure that the runoff attendant to such event is
directed away from such buildings and accessory structures. Any stormwater
discharge to surface or ground waters must meet federal, state and local
requirements for water quality treatment, stormwater runoff and infiltration."
The standards reflect current best practices that are established in adopted stormwater design
guidelines. Spokane Valley follows said guidelines in reviewing and approving new development
and is therefore in compliance with the regional LOS standards for stormwater runoff.
Forecast of Future Needs
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Spokane Valley will continue to use private, on-site treatment facilities for new development and will
install drywells, swales and other facilities as needed for new street improvement projects.
Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities
Location and capacities of future facilities is dependent on the location and size of new
development, future public street projects, and projects that will address current problem areas
within the City. Future updates to this Capital Facilities Plan will incorporate capital programming
for stormwater facilities.
Capital Projects and Financing Plan
The City currently charges a $21 annual stormwater utility fee per Equivalent Residential Unit
(ERU) to generate revenues for stormwater facility engineering, maintenance and administration.
The stormwater fee is expected to generate $1.8 million annually.
Transportation Facilities
Inventory of Existing Facilities
This section of the Capital Facilities Plan includes transportation facilities within Spokane Valley,
including streets, bridges, pathways and sidewalks. Street maintenance is not included as a part of
the Capital Facilities Plan.
Spokane Valley is responsible for about 455 miles of public roads, including 51 miles of Urban
Principal Arterials, 61 miles of Urban Minor Arterials, 44 miles of Urban Collectors, and 298.85
miles of Local Access Streets. Table 4.36 provides a list of all arterial intersections within Spokane
Valley.
Level of Service
Spokane Valley uses arterial intersection delay as its transportation level of service (LOS). This
LOS is based on travel delay and is expressed as letters "A" through "F", with "A" being the highest
or best travel condition and "F" being the lowest or worst condition. The lowest acceptable LOS for
signalized arterial intersections is set at "D"; the lowest acceptable LOS for un-signalized arterial
intersections is set at "E". This LOS standard conforms to the latest edition of the Highway
Capacity Manual, Special Report 209, published by the Transportation Research Board.
Table 4.36 provides a six and twenty year level of service analysis for all arterial intersections in
Spokane Valley. The analysis uses the regional transportation model prepared and maintained by
the Spokane Regional Transportation Council as its basis for forecasting future intersection
volumes. Levels of service calculations follow Highway Capacity Manual methodologies. The last
column in the table cross-references to capital projects listed in Table 4.38. These projects will
address capacity deficiencies at the corresponding intersection.
Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis
2008 2014 2014 2030 2030 2010-2015
Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project
LOS LOS Identifier
4th/Adams 2007 4-way stop A A A
4th/Bowdish 2007 2-way stop D D E
4th/Carnahan EST-2008 2-way stop A A A
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Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis
2008 2014 2014 2030 2030 2010-2015
Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project
LOS LOS Identifier
4th/Dishman Mica EST-2008 2-way stop C D D
4th/Evergreen 2006 2-way stop E E F
4th/Farr EST-2008 2-way stop B B B
4th/McDonald 2007 2-way stop C D F
4th/Park 2008 2-way stop B C F
4th/SR 27 EST-2008 2-way stop D D E
4th/Sullivan 2007 Signal B B B
4th/Thierman 2007 4-way stop A A B
4th/University 2008 Signal B B B
8th/Adams 2007 4-way stop A A A
8th/Barker 2005 2-way stop B B C
8th/Bettman EST-2008 2-way stop C C C
Bowdish
8th/Bowdish EST-2008 2-way stop C D D D D TWLTL from
8th-32nd
8th/Carnahan 2005 4-way stop B B F
8th/Dishman Mica 2008 Signal B B B
8th/Evergreen 2006 Signal A A A
8th/Farr 2007 2-way stop B B C
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Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis
2008 2014 2014 2030 2030 2010-2015
Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project
LOS LOS Identifier
8th/McDonald 2007 2-way stop C D F
8th/Park 2008 2-way stop B B E
8th/SR 27 2001 2-way stop C D E
8th/Sullivan 2007 Signal B B B
8th/Thierman EST-2008 2-way stop C C C
8th/University 2008 Signal A A A
16th/Adams 2008 4-way stop A A A
Bowdish
16th/Bowdish 2008 4-way stop B C C D C TWLTL from
8th-32nd
16th/Carnahan EST-2008 2-way stop B B B
16th/Dishman Mica 2004 Signal B B C
16th/Evergreen 2006 Signal A A A
16th/McDonald 2008 4-way stop A A C
16th/Pines 2008 2-way stop E F A F B TBD""
16th/Saltese EST-2008 2-way stop B B B
16th/SR 27 2008 Signal C C A E B TBD"""
16th/Sullivan 2004 Signal B B C
16th/University 2009 Signal B B C
24th/Adams 2007 4-way stop A A A
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Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis
2008 2014 2014 2030 2030 2010-2015
Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project
LOS LOS Identifier
24th/Blake EST-2008 4-way stop A A A
Bowdish
24th/Bowdish 2007 2-way stop C C C C C TWLTL from
8th-32nd
Evergreen
24th/Evergreen 2008 4-way stop A A A B A TWLTL from
16th-32nd
24th/McDonald EST-2008 2-way stop B B B
24th/Pines EST-2008 2-way stop B B B
24th/SR 27 2007 2-way stop C C E
24th/Sullivan 2008 Signal B C C
24th/University EST-2008 2-way stop A A A
32nd/Bowdish 2005 Signal B B B B B
32nd/Dishman Mica EST-2008 2-way stop B B B
32nd/Evergreen EST-2008 2-way stop B C C C E
32nd/Pines 2005 Signal B B C
32nd/SR 27 2005 Signal B C E
32nd/University 2005 Signal A B B
44th/Schafer EST-2008 4-way stop A A A
Appleway /Barker 2005 Signal C D F
Appleway /Dishman Mica 2008 Signal B B B
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Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis
2008 2014 2014 2030 2030 2010-2015
Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project
LOS LOS Identifier
Appleway /Farr 2008 Signal A A A
Appleway /Park 2008 Signal B B C
Appleway /Thierman 2005 Signal D D F
Appleway /University 2008 Signal B B B ""
Appleway /Vista 2008 Signal A A A
Blake/SR 27 EST-2008 2-way stop B B B
Broadway/Adams 2005 2-way stop D D E
Broadway/Argonne 2008 Signal B B D
Broadway/Barker EST-2008 2-way stop B B B
Broadway/Bowdish 2005 Signal A A A
Broadway/Conklin 2009 2-way stop C C E
Broadway/Evergreen 2005 Signal D D D
Broadway/Fancher 2007 Signal C C A
Broadway/Farr EST-2008 2-way stop C C C
Roundabout
Broadway/Flora 2008 2-way stop C F A F B Moore to
Flora
Broadway/Heacox 2009 2-way stop C C D
Broadway/McDonald 2005 Signal A A A
Broadway/Mullan 2008 Signal B C D
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Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis
2008 2014 2014 2030 2030 2010-2015
Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project
LOS LOS Identifier
Park Road
Broadway/Park 2008 Signal D D C F D Broadway-
Indiana
Broadway/Pines 2009 Signal C C C
Broadway/Sullivan 2007 Signal C C C
Broadway/University 2007 Signal A A A
Broadway/Vista 2007 Signal A A A
Broadway/Yardley 2006 2-way stop B B C
Buckeye/Park EST-2008 2-way stop A B B
Buckeye/Vista EST-2008 2-way stop B B B
Dishman Mica/Bowdish 2005 Signal B B C
Euclid/Park 2005 2-way stop B B B
Euclid/Sullivan 2006 4-way stop C C C
Euclid-West/Barker 2004 2-way stop B B E
Euclid-East/Barker EST-2008 2-way stop B B B
Euclid-West/Flora 2007 2-way stop B B B
Euclid-East/Flora 2007 2-way stop B B C
Indiana/Evergreen 2009 Signal B B B
Indiana/Mirabeau 2009 Signal A B B
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Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis
2008 2014 2014 2030 2030 2010-2015
Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project
LOS LOS Identifier
Knox/Argonne 2008 Signal C C D
Knox/Vista EST-2008 2-way stop B B B
Mansfield/Mirabeau 2009 2-way stop C C C
Mansfield/Pines 2008 Signal C C D
Mirabeau/Pines 2008 2-way stop F F A F B Install Signal
Mission/Adams 2005 2-way stop B B B
Mission/Argonne 2005 Signal B B C
Mission/Bowdish 2005 2-way stop D D F
Roundabout
Mission/Flora 2009 2-way stop A F A F A Indiana
Extension
Mission/McDonald 2006 Signal A A A
Mission/Mission Conn. 2008 2-way stop B C C
Mission/Mullan 2005 Signal B B B
Park Road
Mission/Park 2006 Signal B C B D C Broadway-
Indiana
Mission/Pines 2007 Signal D D E
Mission/Sullivan 2005 Signal B B B
Mission/Thierman EST-2008 2-way stop B B B
Mission/University 2008 2-way stop C D F
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Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis
2008 2014 2014 2030 2030 2010-2015
Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project
LOS LOS Identifier
Mission Conn./Evergreen 2007 Signal A A A
Montgomery/Argonne 2008 Signal D D D E D Argonne
1-90 to Trent
Montgomery/Mansfield 2008 RDB A C C
Montgomery/University 2007 2-way stop C D E
Rutter/Park 2003 2-way stop B B C
Saltese/McDonald EST-2008 4-way stop A D E
Saltese/Sullivan 2008 2-way stop C F B F B Install Signal
Schafer/Dishman Mica 2008 Signal B B F
Sprague/Adams 2008 Signal B B B
Sprague/Appleway 2006 Signal A B B
Sprague/Argonne 2008 Signal B B B
Sprague/Barker 2008 4-way stop A F B F C Install Signal
Sprague/Bowdish 2008 Signal C C C **
Sprague/Conklin 2009 Signal A A A
Sprague/Evergreen 2006 Signal C C C **
Sprague/Fancher 2007 Signal D D D
Sprague/Farr 2008 Signal A A A
Sprague/Flora 2005 Signal B B D
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Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis
2008 2014 2014 2030 2030 2010-2015
Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project
LOS LOS Identifier
Sprague/1-90 WB On Ramp EST-2008 Signal A A A
Sprague/McDonald 2009 Signal C C D **
Sprague/Mullan 2008 Signal B B B
Sprague/Park 2008 Signal B B A
Sprague/Pines 2008 Signal D D D **
Sprague/Progress 2008 Signal B B B
Sprague/Sullivan 2008 Signal D D E
Sprague/Thierman 2005 Signal B B B
Sprague/University 2008 Signal D D D **
Sprague/Vista 2008 Signal B B A
Thorpe/Dishman Mica EST-2008 2-way stop B B B
Thorpe/Madison 2007 2-way stop A A B
Trent/Argonne 2008 Signal D D E
Trent/Barker 2007 2-way stop D D F F/B West Trent
TWLTL
Trent/Evergreen 2008 Signal B B B
BTV-
Trent/Flora 2003 2-way stop E E F F Eliminate NB
Movement
Trent/McDonald 2007 2-way stop C D F
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Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis
2008 2014 2014 2030 2030 2010-2015
Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project
LOS LOS Identifier
BTV-
Trent/Park 2008 Signal B B F B/C Reconfigure
Intersection
Trent/Pines 2009 Signal C D F
Trent/Progress 2007 2-way stop C C E
Trent/Sullivan-N Ramp 2007 Signal A A A
Trent/Sullivan-S Ramp 2007 Signal A A A
BTV-
Trent/University 2008 2-way stop C C -- Eliminate
Intersection
Trent/Vista 2008 Signal B B B
Wellesley/Evergreen 2005 4-way stop A B B
Wellesley/McDonald 2009 4-way stop D E F
Wellesley/Progress 2007 4-way stop B B A C A Bigelow
Gulch
Bigelow
Wellesley/Sullivan 2007 4-way stop C C B D C Gulch Install
Signal
State Controlled Intersections
Broadway/Thierman 2009 Signal A A A
Broadway/1-90 WB Ramp 2009 Signal A A A
Broadway/1-90 EB Ramp 2009 Signal B B B
Argonne/1-90 WB Ramp 2008 Signal B B C
Argonne/1-90 EB Ramp 2008 Signal B B C
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Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis
2008 2014 2014 2030 2030 2010-2015
Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project
LOS LOS Identifier
Mullan/1-90 WB Ramp 2008 Signal B B B
MuIlan/1-90 EB Ramp 2008 Signal C C C
Indiana/Pines 2008 Signal D D E
Pines/1-90 EB Ramp 2008 Signal C E E
Evergreen/1-90 WB Ramp 2009 Signal C B B
Evergreen/1-90 EB Ramp 2009 Signal B B B
Indiana/Sullivan 2007 Signal C D D
Sullivan/1-90 WB Ramp 2006 Signal B B C
Sullivan/1-90 EB Ramp 2006 Signal E E F
Indiana/1-90 WB Ramp 2006 Signal B B B
Barker/1-90 WB Ramp EST-2008 Signal A F F
Barker/1-90 EB Ramp EST-2008 Signal B D E
Note: See Table 4.38 for a listing of capital improvement projects.
"Includes volumes from Bigelow Gulch Road project
""Intersection may be impacted by Appleway Extension project, but analysis was not completed due
to uncertainty of ROW
"""Improvement options are still under evaluation
BTV: Bridging the Valley
Regional Level of Service
The Countywide Planning Policies require that LOS standards be adopted in accordance with the
regional minimum level of service standards set by the Growth Management Steering Committee of
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Elected Officials. The Steering Committee approved the use of corridor travel time for use in
establishing the regional transportation system.
The Spokane Regional Transportation Council is determining annual average corridor travel time
through a travel time study. This study is still in progress and corridor travel time Level of Service
standards will be adopted upon its completion.
Uses of Level of Service Standards
As measures of transportation effectiveness, LOS standards can help jurisdictions identify where
and when transportation improvements are needed, and when development or growth will affect
system operation. Level of service provides a standard below which a transportation facility or
system is not considered adequate.
Level of service standards can be used to evaluate the impact of proposed developments on the
surrounding road system. They can also be used to identify problems, suggest remedial actions
and apportion costs between public and private sources. LOS standards are a cornerstone in the
development of equitable traffic impact fee systems, which makes development pay some of the
costs for improvements to the transportation infrastructure.
The Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) performed traffic modeling for the urban
area, considering future population growth and distribution. This model examines the performance
of the entire urban transportation system. Improvements to provide for the increased traffic
volumes shown by the model at the adopted level of service standards, are included in this plan.
More information on the transportation modeling based on future land use assumptions is contained
in Chapter 3, Transportation.
Relationship to Concurrency Management
Concurrency involves matching public facilities and new development. The concept of concurrency
predates the Growth Management Act for some public facilities, specifically through SEPA
mitigation requirements. The GMA extends concurrency to transportation facilities by requiring that
new development be served by adequate roads and public transportation service, and that
development is not permitted to cause these transportation facilities to operate below level of
service standards that are adopted by local governments in their comprehensive plans. "Adequate
capacity refers to the maintenance of concurrency" (WAC 365-195-835).
State Transportation Facilities
The Growth Management Act requires local jurisdictions to include inventory and Level of Service
information for state transportation facilities in their Comprehensive Plans. State facilities are
divided into two categories: Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS), and Regionally Significant
Highways (non-HSS). The Growth Management Act requires non-HSS facilities to be subject to
concurrency. Interstate-90 (1-90) is designated a HSS and is not subject to concurrency. SR-27
(Pines Road) and SR-290 (Trent Avenue) are designated non-HSS and are subject to concurrency.
The following table lists State highways serving Spokane County.
State Transportation Level of Service
The Washington State Department of Transportation Table 4.37 State Highwa&
(WSDOT) requires state transportation facilities in
urban areas (inside the UGA) to maintain a minimum
Highway on Designation
Level of Service standard "D." In rural areas egg intcrctatc HSS
(outside the UGA), the minimum LOS standard is
"C." Those areas lying outside the UGA that may SR 27 �'� Ro3d Non HSS
have urban characteristics can be evaluated by the SR 290 Trent Avcnuc Non HSS
WSDOT in conjunction with the City on a case-by-
case basis to determine which standard is the most ,.HSS-Highway of Statcwidc Sig nificancc
Non HSS-Regionally Significant Highway
appropriate fit.
Intergovernmental Coordination
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Transportation plans were distributed for comment to all jurisdictions that may be impacted by, or
impact, Spokane Valley's transportation system, including adjacent towns and cities, Spokane
County, Spokane Transit Authority, Washington State DOT, and Spokane Regional Transportation
Council (SRTC). SRTC has overall responsibility for intergovernmental coordination of
transportation plans. Each jurisdiction in the region must submit transportation plans to SRTC for
inclusion in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. SRTC responsibilities include: 1) Certifying the
transportation elements of comprehensive plans adopted by the County, cities and towns in the
region for consistency with the Metropolitan Transportation Plan; 2) Maintaining consistency
between infrastructure plans and land use development plans, and 3) Reviewing LOS thresholds
for transportation facilities in the Spokane Region.
SRTC is also responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of regional transportation
facilities as affected by land use and transportation improvement decisions. Concurrency
management is linked to the planning process. Any amendments to the comprehensive plans
require a concurrency management system analysis and must meet thresholds before their
adoption. SRTC will annually assess the regional transportation system with respect to regional
concurrency.
Capital Facilities Projects and Financing
Capital Projects
Table 4.38 contains a complete list of transportation related capital projects for the years 2008
through 2013, totaling over $95 million. The City updates the six year TIP throughout the year as
project priorities and funding changes. This Plan adopts by reference any updates to the TIP
occurring between Plan update cycles. The current TIP is available for viewing online at
www.spokanevalley.org. These projects address capacity issues at intersections and safety
improvements. Following is a discussion of potential funding sources.
Funding Sources
Funding for the operation and expansion of the City's transportation system falls into several
categories, which include federal, state and city funds. Some sources consist of reliable annual
funds while others are periodic, such as grants. The use, availability and applicability of these
various sources are not always at the discretion of the City. Spokane Valley will develop a track
record with funding agencies as time goes on, which will help make to make more reliable funding
assumptions.
A summary of expected federal, state and local funding sources for the City's six year Capital
Improvement Program is shown in Table 4.39. The following is a summary of transportation
funding options.
Federal Assistance
These funds are authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity
Act for the 21st Century (SAFETEA-21) and are administered by the Federal Highway
Administration through Washington State Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan
Planning Organization (Spokane Regional Transportation Council). Federal funding programs
include Bridge Replacement (BR), Congestion Management and Air Quality (CMAQ) and the
Surface Transportation Program (STP).
State Assistance
The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board administers State transportation
programs, including the Urban Corridor Program (UCP), the Urban Arterial Program (UAP), and the
Sidewalk Program (SP).
City Funds
Spokane Valley contributes revenues from the General Fund and the Real Estate Excise Tax funds
for transportation projects. The City also receives State Motor Fuel Tax and Restricted State Fuel
Tax.
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Pavement Preservation Fund
The Pavement Preservation fund was created durinq the 2011 Budqet development process for the
purpose of setting money aside for future street capital improvement projects.
In the 2012 budqet, the City opted to transfer 100% of the General Fund unreserved fund balance
in excess of$26,000,000 to the Pavement Preservation fund.
In the 2013 budqet, the City committed to financinq pavement preservation at a level equivalent to
6% of 2013 General Fund.
Financinq pavement preservation at an amount equivalent to 6% of General Fund expenditures
throuqh the aforementioned plan is sustainable for approximately 4 years. Beyond that point, we
anticipate the financial commitment to pavement preservation is sustainable at an annual level of
no less than $1,437,857.
Because this is a Capital Project Fund whose sole purpose is to provide for Pavement Preservation
projects, any money not expended in a qiven year will remain in the fund and will be available for
reappropriation in subsequent years.
Revenues and expenditures for the Pavement Preservation Program are shown in Table 4.37.
Table 4.37 Pavement Preservation Revenues and Expenditures
- 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Revenues - - - - - -
General Fund $855,857 $855,857 $855,857 $855,857 $855,857 $855,857
Street Fund $282,000 $282,000 $282,000 $282,000 $282,000 $282,000
Civic Facility
Replacement Fund 616 284 616 284 616 284 554 996
REET 1 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
REET 2 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000
Total Revenues $2,054,141_ $2,054,141_ $2,054,141_ $1,992,853_ $1,437,857_ $1,437,857
Total
Expenditures $2,054,141 $2,054,141 $2,054,141 $1,992,853 $1,437,857 $1,437,857
Fund Balance
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2012
{dollars in thousands)
item 4y City Total
#
Project Name a Amount Amount
4 ■ -_ -•e-e_ '! _ - CMAQ $79 $582
2 Pines Corridor ITS: Sprague to Trent CMAQ $238 $1,775
3 Greenacres Trail, Sullivan Rd.to Liberty Lake(PE Only) Other—Fed $0 $55
4 Mansfield Ave Connection Pines(SR27)to 200 ft east of Houk Rd (PE/RW Only) CMAQ $400 $738
5 Spokane Valley Millwood Trail, SCC to Evergreen Rd (PE Only) STP(E) $0 $372
5 Mission Ave. Flora Rd.to Barker Rd. (PE/RW Only) STP(U) $96 $744
7 Sidewalk Infill Program CMAQ $408 $539
5 Sprague/Sullivan Rd ITS, Bowdish to Sullivan/Sprague to 190 CMAQ $34 $253
O Sullivan Road West Bridge 8-R $226 $1,128
4-0 24th Ave Sidewalk,Adams to Sullivan City $432 $258
44 Broadway Ave. Improvements Flora to Barker UCP $454 $755
12 Park Road #2, Broadway to Indiana(RW&CN Only) STP(U) $20 $450
4 Sullivan Road Corridor Traffic Study(I 90 to Wellesley) STP(U) $27 $200
44 University Rd/I 90 Overpass Study CMAQ $31 $250
45 Sullivan Rd/UPRR Overpass Bridge Resurfacing Project $149 $746
46 Sprague Resurfacing#2, Evergreen to Sullivan STP(P) $4-88 $1,394
47 Sidewalk&Transit Stop Accessibility Project Othcr FTA $63 $345
2012 Totals: $1,615 $10,216
2013
{dollars in thousands)
-ten Primary City Total
# PT-eject-Name Source Amount Amount
5 Spokane Valley Millwood Trail, SCC to Evergreen Rd(PE Only) STP(E) $0 $4-86
O Sullivan Road Wcct Bridgc $242 $1,208
44 Broadway Ave. Improvements Flora to Barker UCP $454 $755
12 Park Road #2, Broadway to Indiana(RW&CN Only) STP(U) $538 $2,500
48 Barker Road Applcway to Broadway Avcnuc STP(U) $62 $455
4-9 Barker Road/BNSF Grade Separation(PE&RW Only) t
Oh°cer-FccrC°d $101 $750
20 Bowdish Road 16th to Spraguc LIAR $404 $503
24- Mission Ave. Flora Rd.to Barker Rd. (CN Only) LIAR $794 $3,969
22 Sullivan/Euclid Concrete Intersection(RW/CN Only) STP(U) $474 $1,263
23 Mansfield Ave. Connection Pines(SR27)to 200 ft east of Houk Rd (CN Only) CMAO $430 $965
2013 Totals: $2,990 $12,551
20-14
{dollars in thousands)
ltem Primary City Total
# P-rojest-Name wee mount mount
O Sullivan Road Wcst Bridgc t
Oh°ver rccrC° $24-3 $5.440
44 Broadway Ave. Improvements Flora to Barker UGP $312 $1,960
4-8 Barker Road Applcway to Broadway Avcnuc STP(U) $101 $767
45 Barker Road/BNSF Grade Separation(PE&RW Only) Other—Fed $256 $1,899
20 Bowdish Road 16th to Sprague UAP $464 $2,322
24 Broadway @ Argonne/Mullan Concrete Intersections(CN Only) STP(U) $280 $2,075
25 Flora Road Sprague to Mission UAP $80 $403
26 Spokane Valley Millwood Trail, SCC to Evergreen Rd (RW&CN Only) STP(E) $0 $400
STP(E) $0 $1,095
2014 Totals: $1,789 $19,061
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2015
{dollars in thousands)
Item Primary City Total
• Project Name Source Amotiat Ametirit
9 Sullivan Road West Bridge ^+"°vrrter Fe $243 $8,442
44 Broadway Ave. Improvements Flora to Barker UCP $392 $1,960
48 Barker Road Applcway to Broadway Avenue STP(U) $229 $1,69/1
49 Barker Road/BNSF Grade Separation(PE&RW Only) Othecr er Fccl $263 $1,950
25 Flora Road Sprague to Mission UAP $92 $459
26 Spokane Valley Millwood Trail, SCC to Evergreen Rd (RW&CN Only) STP(E) $0 $2,1,10
28 Barker Road South City Limits to Appleway STP(U) $62 $448
29 Bowdish Road 2'Ith to 16th JJAP $442 $548
32 Sullivan/Kicrnan Concrctc Intersection STP(P) $178 $1,318
STP(U) $424 $924
32 -- -- --.- - STP(P) $232 $1,702
2015 Totals: $1,891 $2580
2046
Item Prix ary City Total
• Project Name Source Amount Amu nt
25 Flora Road Sprague to Mission UAP $655 $2,773
26 Spokane Valley Millwood Trail, SCC to Evergreen Rd (RW&CN Only) STP(E) $0 $2,1/10
28 Barker Road South City Limits to Appleway STP(U) $53 $392
29 Bowdish Road 2'Ith to 16th IAR $458 $2,288
STP(U) $462 $1,181
33 Sullivan Road Concrete Pavement, Indiana to Wellesley STP(U) $117 $860
34 Barker Road/BNSF Grade Separation(CN Only) recce $534 $10,687
2016 Totals: $1,8-7-; $20330
2017
Item Primary City Total
• Project Niame Source Amount Ametmt
28 Barker Road South City Limits to Appleway STP(U) $503 $3,753
STP(U) $41-6 $37085
33 Sullivan Road Concrete Pavement, Indiana to Wellesley STP(U) $464 $1,190
34 Barker Road/BNSF Grade Separation(CN Only) OtheFed $533 $10,657
35 Park Road/BNSF Grade Separation Other FccrC° $31 $7-52
36 University/Sprague Concrete Intersection STP $295 $1,515
3Z Bowdish Road, 32nd to 2'Ith STP(U) $7-5 $558
2017 Totals: $4,928 $21,508
Table 4.38 Six-Year Transportation Capital Facilities and Financing Plan
2013
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(dollars in thousands)
Primary Total
Item# Proiect Name Source Amount Amount
1 Argonne Road-190 to Trent CMAQ $120 $882
2 Mission Ave.-Flora Rd.to Barker Rd. (PE/RW) STP(U) $89 $659
3 Sidewalk Infill Program CMAQ $65 $324
4 Sullivan Road West Bridge BR $242 $1,208
5 24th Ave Sidewalk-Adams to Sullivan Cit '.132 '.258
6 Mansfield Ave Connection-Pines(SR-27)to 200-ft East of Houk Rd UCP $61 $1,541
Other-
7 Sidewalk&Transit Stop Accessibility Project FTA $22 $111
8 Spokane Valley-Millwood Trail-SCC to Evergreen Rd(PE) STP(E) 80 $559
9 Sullivan Rd/UPRR Overpass Bridge Resurfacing Project BR 92 $461
10 University Rd/I-90 Overpass Study CMAQ $26 $188
Other
11 Wellesley/Adams Sidewalk Project State 2 $570
12 Park Road-#2-Broadway to Indiana(RW&CN) STP(U) $20 $150
Other
13 Park Road#1 Sidewalk Proiect-Sinto Ave.to Indiana Ave. State 2 49
Other
14 Park Road#2 Sidewalk Proiect-Marietta Ave.to Buckeye Ave. State 81 23
15 S.ra.ue Ave Resurfacin. -Fancher to Dollar Cit '.249 '.249
16 Sara.ue Ave Resurfacin. -Havana to Fancher EB Lanes City $500 $500
17 Sullivan/Euclid Concrete Intersection(RW/CN) STP(U) $211 $1,562
18 Sullivan Road Corridor Traffic Study-1-90 to Wellesley STP(U) 27 $200
2013 Totals: $1,861 $9,494
Table 4.38 Six-Year Transportation Capital Facilities and Financing Plan
2014
(dollars in thousands)
Primary City Total
Item# Proiect Name Source Amount Amount
4 Sullivan Road West Bridge Other Fed $213 $8,440
12 Park Road-#2-Broadway to Indiana(RW&CN) STP(U) $388 $2,877
Other
13 Park Road#1 Sidewalk Project-Sinto Ave.to Indiana Ave. State '.19 '.385
Other
14 Park Road#2 Sidewalk Project-Marietta Ave.to Buckeye Ave. State 86 $120
19 Acr onne Road Resurfacing-Sprague to Broadway City $295 $295
20 Broadway @ Argonne/Mullan Concrete Intersections(CN Only) STP(U) $285 $2,110
21 Euclid Ave Reconstruction-Flora to E City Limits City $1,610 $1,610
22 Evergreen Road Resurfacin. -S.ra.ue to Mission Cit '.995 '.995
23 Greenacres Trail-Sullivan to E City Limits(RW&CN) STP(E) 80 $1,095
24 Mission Ave.-Flora Rd.to Barker Rd. (CN) UAP $683 $3,416
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25 Mullan Road Resurfacing-Dishman Mica to Broadway City $295 $295
26 Spokane Valley-Millwood Trail-SCC to Evergreen Rd(RW&CN) STP(E) $100
27 S.ra.ue Ave Resurfacin. -Herald to Universit Cit $405 $405
28 Sullivan Road Concrete Pavement Phase 1 -Marietta to Euclid STP(U) $32 $236
2014 Totals: $5,226 $22,379
Table 4.38 Six-Year Transportation Capital Facilities and Financing Plan
2015
(dollars in thousands)
Primary Cy Total
Item# Protect Name Source Amount Amount
4 Sullivan Road West Bridge Other Fed $213 $8,440
26 S.okane Valle -Millwood Trail-SCC to Evergreen Rd RW&CN STP(E) 50 $2,140
28 Sullivan Road Concrete Pavement Phase 1 -Marietta to Euclid STP(U) $336 $2,485
29 Appleway Trail-University to Evergreen STP(E) $100
30 Dishman Mica Resurfacin. -Sands to Thorpe Cit '.353 '.353
31 Euclid Ave Reconstruction-W end to Sullivan City $555 $555
32 Flora Road Reconstruction-Euclid to Trent City $1,395 $1,395
33 Madison Road Reconstruction-40th to Thor City $1,550 $1,550
34 Mission Ave Resurfacing-Argonne to Herald City $470 $470
35 Mullan Road Resurfacin. -Broadwa to Mission Cit '.311 '.311
36 Sprague Ave Resurfacing-Argonne to Herald STP(U) $96 $710
37 Sullivan Road Resurfacing-Broadway to Mission STP(U) $38 $280
2015 Totals: $5,317 $18,789
Table 4.38 Six-Year Transportation Capital Facilities and Financing Plan
2016
(dollars in thousands)
Primary Cy Total
Item# Project Name Source Amount Amount
26 Spokane Valley-Millwood Trail-SCC to Evergreen Rd(RW&CN) STP(E) 50 $2,140
29 Appleway Trail-University to Evergreen STP(E) 50 $100
38 Appleway Blvd Resurfacing-Vista to Dishman Mica City $1,155 $1,155
39 Argonne Road Concrete Pavement-1-90 to Monteomer Cit '.362 '.362
40 Dishman Mica Road Resurfacing-40th to Sands City $280 $280
41 Dishman Mica Road Resurfacing-Thorpe to S City Limit City $210 $210
42 Euclid Ave Reconstruction-Sullivan to Marietta STP(U) $285 $2,110
43 Farr Road Reconstruction-4th to 8th City $525 $525
44 Progress Road Reconstruction-Wellesley to Crown City $485 $485
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45 Sprague Ave Resurfacing-Vista to Argonne STP(U) $90 $670
46 Sullivan Road Resurfacing-Sprague to Broadway STP(U) $113 $840
2016 Totals: $3,505 $8,877
Table 4.38 Six-Year Transportation Capital Facilities and Financing Plan
2017
(dollars in thousands)
Primary City Total
Item# Proiect Name Source Amount Amount
29 Appleway Trail-University to Evergreen STP(E) Q $1,000
39 Argonne Road Concrete Pavement-1-90 to Montgomery City $2,776 $2,776
47 Barker Road/BNSF Grade Separation(PE&RW Only1 Other Fed $101 $750
48 Euclid Ave Reconstruction-Marietta to Flora City $1,435 $1,435
49 Evergreen Road Resurfacing-1-90 to Indiana City $280 $280
50 Farr Road Reconstruction-Appleway to 4th City $250 $250
51 Sara.ue/Fancher Concrete Intersection STP U '.212 11 572
52 Sprague Ave Resurfacing-Flora to Corbin STP(U) $58 $430
53 Sprague Ave Resurfacing-Park to Vista STP(U) $80 $595
54 Sprague Ave Resurfacing-Sullivan to Conklin STP(U) $94 $695
55 Sullivan Road Concrete Pavement Phase 2-Euclid to Kiernan STP(U) 39 $291
2017 Totals: $5,325 $10,074
Table 4.38 Six-Year Transportation Capital Facilities and Financing Plan
2018
(dollars in thousands)
Primary City Total
Item# Project Name Source Amount Amount
29 Appleway Trail-University to Evergreen STP(E) Q $1,000
47 Barker Road/BNSF Grade Separation(PE&RW Only) Other Fed $256 $1,899
55 Sullivan Road Concrete Pavement Phase 2-Euclid to Kiernan STP(U) $414 $3,069
56 Sprague/Argonne-Mullan Concrete Intersections City $2,342 $2,342
2018 Totals: $3,012 $8,310
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I Table 4.39 Six Year-Transportation Improvement Program Summary 2011 through 2016(in$1,000)
Secured Project: - Planned Projects - Totals
Year Federal State Other City Total Federal State Other City Total Federal State Other City Total
12012 64-$6 $426 $471-40 $6974 $27496 $684 .:e $,545 $3245 $77$44 $730 e $4$45 $40,216
12013 $41-52 $0 $0 $242 64-394 $6093 $4,1-84 $38 $4848 $41,160 $6248 $4,1-84 $38 $27899 ,55
12044 $77227 $47000 $0 $243 $87440 $6204 $3749 $95 $47576 $40,824 $42,128 $47749 $95 $1,789 $49,964
12015 $77227 $47000 $0 $243 $87440 $87994 $2373 $98 $4178 $46440 $46248 $37373 $98 $47894 $21,580
12446 48 $8 48 $0 $0 $10,902 $747 $534 $4877 $20,330 $10,902 $747 $534 $6877 $20,330
12017 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 844434 84,476 889 $47928 821-508 $11,834 $1,176 $570 $1,928 $247,646
(Total $21,311 $2,126 $0 $1,778 $25,245 $16,227 $23000 $1,335 $9,112 $80,044 $67-7566 $25,126 $1,335 $447220 $40549
Table 4.39 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Summary 2013 through 2018(in$1,000)
- I _ Secured Protects _ _ Planned Protects - Totals
Ye$r Federal State Other ay Total Federal State Other ay Total Federal State Other y Total
2012 $3,878 $1,486 $177 $759 $6,300 $2,023 69 Q $1,102 $3,194 $5,901 $1,555 $177 $1,861 $9,494
2013 $7,227 $1,000 2 $213 $8,440 $5,713 $3,213 2 $5,013 $13,939 $12,940 $4,213 2 $5,226 $22,379
2014 $7,227 $1,000 $Q $213 $8,440 $5,245 $Q 2 $5,104 $10,349 $12,472 $1,000 $Q $5,317 $18,789
2015 §11 $ E 511 2 $5,372 2 $Q $3,505 $8,877 $5,372 $Q 2 $3,505 $8,877
2016 Q $ $ E 2 $4,711 $Q a $5,325 $10,074 $4,711 $Q 38 $5,325 $10,074
2017 Q $ E E 2 $5.203 $0 S95 $3.012 $8.310 $5,203 20 $95 $3,012 $8,310
Tot131 $18,332 $3,486 $177 $1,185 $23,180 $28,267 $3,282 $133 $23,061 $54,743 $46,599 $6,768 $310 $24,246 $77,923
Table 4.40 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program 2012 Through 2017(in$1,000)
,e• Project De ption Total Cost
Reconstruct to 3 lanes with curbs,sidewalks, bike lanes and
new stormwater facilities; Partial preservation related
32nd Avenue Evergreen to Best project $1,683.00
Reconstruct to a 3 lane section with curb,sidewalks, bike
lanes and stormwater facilities; Partial preservation related
project $2,963.00
Reconstruct to a 3 lane section with curb,sidewalks, bike
lanes and stormwater facilities; Partial preservation related
8th Avenue Phase 2 Park to Dickey project $1,259.00
Reconstruct to a 3 lane section with curb,sidewalks, bikc
lanes and stormwater facilities; Partial preservation related
8th Avenue Phase 3 Dickey to Carnahan project $3,861.00
Appleway Extension Evergreen to Extend Appleway Blvd.with a multi lane facility including
Tshirley curbs and sidewalks. $17,381.00
Appleway Extension University to Extend Appleway Blvd.with a multi lane facility including
€vergreen curbs and sidewalks. $11,729.00
Barker Road Spokane River to Trent stormwater facilities; Partial preservation related project $6,1-364i0
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- - Add southbound truck lane to roadway; Partial preservation
elates -ijjs t $5,03/1.00
Euclid Ave/Flora Rd Flora, Euclid to Reconstruct to provide a 2 lane,shouldered arterial, new
Euclid; Euclid, Flora to Barker stormwater facilities; Partial preservation related project $5,675.00
Traffic Control Systems Upgrades for Evergreen(Broadway
Evergreen ITS Improvements to 16th) $708-00
Reconstruct to a 3 lanc scction with curb,sidewalks, bikc
Evergreen/32nd 16th to 32nd, Evergreen lanes and stormwatcr facilities; Partial Preservation related
to SR 27 project $6-,048-00
Reconstruct to a 3 lanc scction with curb,sidewalks, bikc
lanes and stormwatcr facilities; Partial Preservation related
Park Road #3 Sprague to Broadway project $3,376.00
Reconstruct to a 3 lane scction with curb,sidewalks, bikc
lanes and stormwatcr facilities; Partial Preservation related
Park Road tM,South City Limits to 8th project $1,761.00
Pavement Management Program
Arterials Annual street preservation projects per PMP $24400-00
Access Annual street preservation projects $12,000.00
Pines Corridor ITS: Sprague to 16th Traffic Signal Control System for Corridor $785.00
Improvements to Intersection, Install Traffic Signal(In
Saltese/Sullivan Traffic Signal coordination w/Spokane County} $250.00
Sprague/Barker Traffic Signal Install Traffic Signal $157.00
Reconstruct and widen the Sullivan Road extension north
Sullivan Road North Extension(Bigelow also known as Bigelow Gulch Road to a il lane roadway
Gulch} with 8 foot shoulders and a 12 foot two way left turn lane. $55.00
Trent(SR290) Del Ray to Barker Turn Widen Trent from Barker to Del Ray to accommodate
La-Re Turning traffic movements $532.00
Reconstruct Roadway as 2 lane section w/curb,sidewalk
and new stormwatcr facilities; Partial preservation related
Bowdish Road,Sands to 32nd project $3,480-00
Total - $115,120.00
Table 4.40 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program 2013 Through 2018(in$1,000)
Projects without Local Match within Existing Resources
Pro'ect Name Pro'ect Descri•tion Total Cost
Arterial Improvement Projects _ _
Sprague to 8th: Inlay&Enhancement; 8th to 16th:
Bowdish Road- 16th to Sprague Reconstruct as 2-lane section w/curb,sidewalk,bike lanes $2,851.00
and new stormwater facilities;
Bowdish Road-24th to 16th Reconstruct Roadway as 2-lane section w/curb,sidewalk $2,846.00
and new stormwater facilities;
Bowdish Road-32nd to 24th Reconstruct Roadway as 2-lane section w/curb,sidewalk $2,637.00
and new stormwater facilities;
Sullivan Road North Extension(Bigelow Reconstruct and widen the Sullivan Road extension north
Gulch) also known as Bigelow Gulch Road to a 4-lane roadway $55.00
with 8-foot shoulders and a 12-foot two way left turn lane.
Wellesley Realignment(a7 Barker/SR290 Realign connection of Wellesley to Barker Rd and SR290, $5,187.00
3-lane section, Part of Barker/BNSF Grade Separation
I Bridge Projects _ _
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Barker Road/BNSF Grade Separation Construct Grade Separation at Barker/BNSF RR/Trent $32,000.00
(CN Only) (SR290)
Park Road/BNSF Grade Separation Reconstruct Park Road to separate the grades of Park Road $16,520.00
and the BNSF railroad tracks.
Congestion Improvement Projects - -
Evergreen ITS Improvements Traffic Control Systems Upgrades for Evergreen(Broadway $708.00
to 16th)
Pines Corridor ITS: Sprague to 16th Traffic Signal Control System for Corridor $785.00
Saltese/Sullivan Traffic Signal Improvements to Intersection, Install Traffic Signal(In $586.00
coordination w/Spokane County)
Sprague/Barker Traffic Signal Install Traffic Signal $594.00
Reconstruction Projects - -
Sprague/Thierman Concrete Intersection Reconstruct intersection in concrete pavement $1,242.00
Sprague/University Concrete Intersection Reconstruct Intersection in concrete pavement $1,660.00
Sullivan/Kiernan Concrete Intersection Reconstruct Intersection in concrete pavement; $1,423.00
Sullivan/Marietta Concrete Intersection Reconstruct intersection in concrete pavement $1,493.00
Sullivan Road Concrete Pavement Phase Concrete Pavement OCI: 37.28(2013) $2,933.00
3-Inland to Marietta
Sullivan Road Concrete Pavement Phase Concrete Pavement;OCI: 37.28(2013) $2,398.00
4-Spokane River to Inland
Sullivan Road Concrete Pavement Phase Concrete Pavement;OCI 37.45(2013) $2,720.00
5-Kiernan to Trent
Street Preservation Projects - -
Pavement Management Program-2013 Annual street preservation proiects per PMP $3,729.00
Pavement Management Program-2014 Annual street preservation projects per PMP $4,229.00
Pavement Management Program-2015 Annual street preservation proiects per PMP $3,806.00
Pavement Management Program-2016 Annual street preservation proiects per PMP $3,206.00
Pavement Management Program-2017 Annual street preservation projects per PMP $3,914.00
Pavement Management Program-2018 Annual street preservation proiects per PMP $4,200.00
Pavement Management Program-Local Annual street preservation proiects $12,000.00
Access
Total - $113,722.00
Potential Annexation Areas/Urban Services
The Growth Management Act requires that counties designate urban growth areas (UGAs). The City of
Spokane Valley identified lands adjacent to the City within existing UGAs that would likely be developed
for urban uses and potentially be annexed to the City. In order to assess the need for capital facilities, the
City has identified existing service providers within the Potential Annexation Areas (PAAs). This
assessment should help identify the effects a potential annexation area will have on existing levels of
service.
Table 4.41 Existing Urban Service Providers within Potential Annexation Areas(PAAs)
PAAs Northwood Northeast East Southeast South Ponderosa Edgecliff
Domestic Water Pasadena Park Consolidated Consolidated Vera Vera S.C.W.D.No.3 East Spokane
Hutton Settlement Consolidated S.C.W.D.No.3
Fire&Emergency F.D.No.1&9 F.D.No.1 F.D.No.1 F.D.No.1&8 F.D.No.1&8 F.D.No.8 F.D.No.1&8
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Law Enforcement Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County
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Table 4.41 Existing Urban Service Providers within Potential Annexation Areas(PAAs)
PAAs Northwood Northeast East Southeast South Ponderosa Edgecliff
Libraries S.C.Library Dist. S.C.Library Dist. S.C.Library Dist. S.C.Library Dist. S.C.Library Dist. S.C.Library Dist. S.C.Library
Parks&Open Space Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County
Public Schools W.V.S.D.&S.D.81 E.V.S.D C.V.S.D. C.V.S.D. C.V.S.D. C.V.S.D. W.V.S.D.&
c n off
Public Transit Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Sanitary Sewer Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Not Sewered Spokane County
Solid Waste/Recycle Waste Mgmt. Waste Mgmt. Waste Mgmt. Waste Mgmt. Waste Mgmt. Waste Mgmt. Waste Mgmt.
Storm water Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County
Street Cleaning Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County
Transportation Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County
The City of Spokane Valley has adopted Levels of Service (LOS) to measure a public facility or service's
operational characteristics to gauge its performance. The following analysis will assess current levels of
service in the PAAs to provide a context of how annexation could affect the City's LOS and provide
guidance for phasing of annexations. Additionally, the analysis will provide City staff and elected officials
information to assist in the planning and budgeting of public service delivery as a result of annexation to
the City of Spokane Valley.
The following study includes LOS analysis for sanitary sewer and parks and open space. Analysis is not
provided for services where the City has adopted the minimum regional LOS. Services excluded from
this analysis are domestic water, fire protection, law enforcement, libraries, public schools, public transit,
sanitary sewer, solid waste/recycle, storm water, street cleaning, and transportation.
If a level of service is measured on a per capita basis, the population assumptions are based on Table
2.1(Land Capacity Analysis) in the Land Use chapter and Spokane County's estimated current population
in the Metropolitan Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). The City of Spokane Valley's land capacity analysis is
based on the adopted regional methodology.
Sanitary Sewer
The City of Spokane Valley does not provide sanitary sewer service at this time. Spokane County
provides wastewater collection and transport systems within the City of Spokane Valley. Incorporated
areas must have wastewater collection and transport systems in accordance with the adopted sewer
concurrency requirements. The table below provides a sewer assessment within the PAAs. Level of
service is categorized as sewered, within the 6-year sewer plan, or not planned for sewer.
Table 4.42 Sewer assessment within Potential Annexation Areas(PAAs)in Acres
PAAs Total Sewered Within 6-year Sewer not Percentage
CIP available Sewered
Northwood 1,820 1,397 0 423 77%
Northeast 48 5 0 43 11%
East 380 64 207 109 17%
Southeast 791 443 0 347 56%
South 1,041 669 0 371 64%
Ponderosa 47 0 12 35 0%
Edgecliff 298 21 0 276 7%
Currently, Spokane County owns a capacity allocation of 10 million gallons per day (mgd) in the Spokane
Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (SAWTP). By the year 2020, the County's flow is projected to
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reach 21 mgd. In 1999, Spokane County began a Wastewater Facilities Plan process to evaluate long-
term regional wastewater needs, and to determine alternatives to meet those needs. The result was a
decision by the Board of County Commissioners to build a new Spokane County Regional Water
Reclamation Facility (SCRWRF). Spokane County is proposing to construct a new regional wastewater
treatment plant at the Stockyards site in the City of Spokane. The new treatment plant and associated
facilities will provide additional capacity for increased wastewater flows generated by the County's Septic
Elimination Program and for projected growth in the County's service area. Many of the PAAs have
sewer services, however new development will continue to add demand for new sewer services. The City
should evaluate existing sewer treatment capacity and infrastructure prior to annexation.
Parks and Open Space
The City of Spokane Valley has an adopted level of service of 1.92 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents.
In 2007, Spokane County commissioned a fiscal study of the Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). The report
focuses on the services provided by Spokane County to the metropolitan UGAs and the revenue
generated for Spokane County in these areas. The report established a base population in the
metropolitan UGAs using 2000 Census data and building permits. The estimated population for the
UGAs adjacent to the City of Spokane Valley was determined to be 7,294. The City of Spokane Valley
2007 Land Quantity Analysis (LQA) estimated the land capacity in the PAAs could potentially add 13,406
additional residents. Using the population estimate from Spokane County's fiscal study and the City of
Spokane Valley's estimated land capacity there is the potential of 20,700 residents at build out in the
PAAs. Currently there are no parks in the PAAs. If the City annexed all the PAAs 40 acres of parkland
would be needed to meet the current level of service of 1.92 acres.
According to the City's Park Master Plan, many residents in the City of Spokane Valley are not
conveniently located near a park. The City's Park Master Plan states that parks should be one of the
highest priorities for the City. The plan also states that meeting Park needs can be a challenge in
neighborhoods where little vacant land exists. Many residents expressed a desire for sports fields
(complexes); these facilities generally require large vacant properties. The City should consider
purchasing parkland prior to annexation to ensure adequate facilities will be available to serve
neighborhoods in Potential Annexation Areas (PAAs).
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CHAPTER 7 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
7.0 Introduction and Purpose
A city can foster economic development to achieve its goals by anticipating and responding to
changes in the local, regional, national and international economies. For Spokane Valley, these
goals include providing for economic stability through economic diversity and encouraging a broad
range of jobs to help employ the community's residents.
A city's economic development actions can include activities primarily directed toward economic
development and those undertaken for other reasons, but that also produce economic benefits.
Examples of activities primarily directed toward economic development include allocating land for
manufacturing uses, extending water and sewer systems to business sites, providing tax credits
and incentives, and advance planning to accommodate growth. Examples of activities with
economic benefits as secondary impacts include providing an efficient transportation system,
encouraging high quality schools, providing for affordable housing, streamlining permit processes
and providing park and recreation facilities and activities that improve the quality of life.
Market-driven economic growth depends upon the decisions of individuals and firms; most jobs and
investments are generated by private businesses. Local governments must also contend with
forces beyond local control, such as changes in the regional, national and international economies.
These changes result from numerous individual decisions and changes in economic and social
trends. However, local governments can plan to take advantage of favorable trends and lessen the
impact of unfavorable trends. Local governments also can hinder economic development through
ill-advised policies, such as fiscal zoning which involves zoning more land than is needed for uses
that produce relatively high tax revenues.
7.1 Planning Context
7.1.1 Washington State Growth Management Act
The Growth Management Act (GMA) includes economic development as one of its basic goals. It
considers the need to stimulate economic development throughout the state, but requires that these
activities be balanced with the need to protect the physical environment. It encourages the efficient
use of land, the availability of urban services, and the financing strategies necessary to pay for
infrastructure. Finally, the GMA mandates that communities do their planning and then provide the
zoning and regulatory environment so that appropriate development can occur. GMA recognizes
that while the public sector can shape and influence development, it is the private sector that
generates community growth.
The GMA goal regarding economic development provides:
RCW 36.70A.020(5) Economic development— Encourage economic development throughout the
state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all
citizens of this state, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons... and encourage
growth... all within the capacities of the state's natural resources, public services, and public
facilities.
The GMA requires an economic development element be included in comprehensive plans
(RCW 36.70A.070 (7)). An economic development element must include the following:
• A summary of the local economy such as population, employment, payroll, sectors,
businesses, sales, and other information as appropriate;
• A summary of the strengths and weaknesses of the local economy defined as the
commercial and industrial sectors and supporting factors such as land use,
transportation, utilities, education, work force, housing, and natural/cultural resources;
and,
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• An identification of policies, programs, and projects to foster economic growth and
development and to address future needs.
7.1.2 County Wide Planning Policies
The Spokane County Wide Planning Policies (CWPPs) required by GMA (RCW 36.70A.210) and
adopted in 1994 with subsequent amendments in 1996, 1997 and 2004, provide a regional
framework to achieve goals of the GMA. The CWPPs establish overall policy direction that calls for
greater cooperation and coordination between the private sector and government in measuring both
the performance of the local economy and the relationship between economic development and
preservation of the area's natural environment and quality of life. In addition, the CWPPs
emphasize the need for a regional (Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho) approach to the
critical environmental issues of water and air quality; recognize the importance of central business
areas, and the benefits of locating housing and regional transportation facilities in close proximity to
employment centers.
CWPP pertinent to the City of Spokane Valley include:
Policies:
1. Include an economic development element in each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan that
establishes local goals, policies, objectives, and provisions for economic growth and vitality
and a high quality of life. The element shall include:
a. a summary of the local economy such as population, employment, payroll, sectors,
businesses, sales, and other information as appropriate;
b. a summary of the strengths and weaknesses of the local economy defined as the
commercial and industrial sectors and supporting factors such as land use,
transportation, utilities, education, work force, housing, and natural/cultural resources;
and
c. an identification of policies, programs, and projects to foster economic growth and
development and to address future needs. A city that has chosen to be a residential
community is exempt from the economic development element requirement of the
GMA.
2. Jurisdictions should adopt in their comprehensive plans economic development policies
which will help protect the environment as a key economic value in the region.
4. Maintain the integrity of downtowns (Central Business Districts) as centers for retail,
business and cultural activity.
5. Each jurisdiction should designate sites for industrial and service employers to encourage
them to locate throughout urban areas in proximity to housing and regional transportation
facilities (including public transportation).
7.2 Summary of Local Economy
Economic data, including employment information, is collected by the State of Washington at both
the County level and for the Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Table 7.1 summarizes
2011 employment data in the Spokane MSA in comparison with the state of Washington. From
September 2009 to September 2010, Spokane County posted the largest employment loss among
large counties in Washington State, down 1.7 percent. Nationally, employment increased 0.2
percent during the same 12 month period.'
U S Department of Labor, Bureau of Land Statistics,Third Quarter 2010
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Table 7.1 2011 Employment Spokane MSA
Spokane, Washington
September 2011 September 2011
Total Number Employed 206,650 3,194,560
Percent Unemployed 8.6% 8.5%
Average Monthly Earnings $3,550 $4,685
Source:Workforce Explorer
Table 7.2 shows November 2011 Spokane MSA Employment statistics by industry category.
Employment figures include the self-employed. Industries which saw the largest increase in
employment include natural resources, information and state educational services.
Table 7.2 Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment in
the Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area(Spokane County)
(in thousands)
**NAICS INDUSTRY TITLE(numbers in thousands) Nov'11 %Change
from Nov'10
TOTAL NONFARM 206.3 -0.9
TOTAL PRIVATE 169.9 -0.8
GOODS PRODUCING 24.4 -1.6
NATURAL RESOURCES and MINING 9.3 -8.8
MANUFACTURING 15.1 3.4
SERVICES PROVIDING 181.9 -.08
TRADE,TRANSPORTATION,and UTILITIES 41.4 0.2
Wholesale Trade 9.4 0
Retail Trade 25.8 0
Food and Beverage Stores 4.3 0
General Merchandise Stores 6.2 3.3
Transportation,Warehousing,and Utilities 6.2 1.6
INFORMATION 2.7 -6.9
FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 12.0 0
Finance and Insurance 9.0 -1.1
PROFESSIONAL and BUSINESS SERVICES 21.1 -.09
EDUCATION and HEALTH SERVICES 39.6 -2.9
Health and Social Assistance 34.1 -1.2
Ambulatory Health Care Services 13.8 0.7
Hospitals 8.7 3.6
LEISURE and HOSPITALITY 19.4 2.6
Food Services and Drinking Places 14.0 -.07
OTHER SERVICES 9.3 1.1
GOVERNMENT 36.4 -1.6
Federal Government 4.6 0
Total State Government 11.0 -5.2
State Government Educational Services 6.1 -6.2
Total Local Government 20.8 0
Local Government Educational Services 11.8 0
Workers in Labor/Management Disputes 0.0 0.0
Source:Washington State Employment Security Department
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The Spokane MSA has experienced a decrease in employment over the previous three years, as
indicated in Figure 7.1. During the same period, the local unemployment rate has declined, as indicated
in Figure 7.2.
Figure 7.1. Non-Farm Employment Trends
Nonfarm industry employment,not seasonally adjusted,in
Spokane County(Spokane MSA)
212,000-
210,000—..............I. I . I1IiIIIILi . I. IIL1 !............. ......................................... ................. ................. ...................................................................................... ..............................................................................
2 08,000 .............. .
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Source:Washington State Employment Security Department, Labor Market and Economic Analysis Branch
Figure 7.2 Unemployment Trends
Uneniployr11ent rates,not seasonally adjusted,in
Spokane County(Spokane MSA)
12.0%
11.0% .......................................................................:.. ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10.0%—...................... ...................................... f 2009
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2010
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8.0% t .
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Source:Washington State Employment Security Department, Labor Market and Economic Analysis Branch
The 2009-2019 employment forecast by industry for Spokane County is shown on Table 7.3. The highest
growth is expected in the fields of computers and mathematics, followed by building and grounds
maintenance and personal care and service occupations.
Table 7.3 Employment Forecasts
Avg.Annual
Avg.Annual Opening Due to Avg.Annual
Show All Occupations Estimated Employment Growth Rate Growth Total Openings
Occupation Group 2009 2014 2019 2009-14 2014-19 2009-14 2014-19 2009-14 2014-19
TOTAL ALL
OCCUPATIONS 231,053 246,731 265,391 1.30% 1.50% 3,126 3,702 8,507 9,454
MANAGEMENT 8,562 9,099 9,711 1.20% 1.30% 109 120 292 356
BUSINESS AND
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS 8,754 9,409 10,008 1.50% 1.20% 129 118 296 331
COMPUTER AND
MATHEMATICAL 4,059 4,575 5,226 2.40% 2.70% 102 129 177 228
ARCHITECTURE AND
ENGINEERING 3,174 3,389 3,719 1.30% 1.90% 46 65 105 141
LIFE, PHYSICAL,AND
SOCIAL SCIENCE 1,908 2,031 2,227 1.30% 1.90% 25 38 81 98
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Table 7.3 Employment Forecasts
Avg.Annual
Avg.Annual Opening Due to Avg.Annual
Show All Occupations Estimated Employment Growth Rate Growth Total Openings
Occupation Group 2009 2014 2019 2009-14 2014-19 2009-14 2014-19 2009-14 2014-19
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL
SERVICES 5,577 5,854 6,310 1% 1.50% 55 90 164 228
LEGAL 1,984 2,126 2,253 1.40% 1.20% 28 25 59 65
EDUCATION,TRAINING,
AND LIBRARY 14,295 15,056 16,049 1% 1.30% 148 195 436 541
ARTS, DESIGN, AND
MEDIA 4,107 4,324 4,553 1% 1% 42 43 158 169
HEALTHCARE
PRACTITIONERS AND
TECHNICAL 15,907 17,127 19,085 1.50% 2.20% 239 392 529 794
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT 8,073 8,545 9,315 1.10% 1.70% 94 153 177 276
PROTECTIVE SERVICE 4,696 4,918 5,269 0.90% 1.40% 44 69 202 213
FOOD PREPARATION AND
SERVING 18,654 19,389 20,338 0.80% 1% 150 188 895 754
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
CLEANING 9,920 11,113 12,267 2.30% 2% 240 230 397 439
PERSONAL CARE AND
SERVICE 11,436 12,594 13,975 1.90% 2.10% 233 274 544 571
SALES AND RELATED
OCCUPATIONS 25,835 27,669 29,233 1.40% 1.10% 368 311 1,206 1,029
OFFICE AND
ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPPORT 37,200 39,810 42,578 1.40% 1.40% 521 552 1,302 1,406
FARMING, FISHING,AND
FORESTRY 861 872 890 0.30% 0.40% 2 4 25 25
CONSTRUCTION AND
EXTRACTION 11,932 12,152 13,425 0.40% 2% 40 251 233 503
INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE,AND
REPAIR 9,074 9,586 10,051 1.10% 1% 99 94 266 309
PRODUCTION
OCCUPATIONS 11,522 12,665 13,551 1.90% 1.40% 232 175 465 440
TRANSPORTATION AND
MATERIAL MOVING 13,523 14,428 15,358 1.30% 1.30% 180 186 498 538
Source: Workforce Explorer,Washington State Employment Security Department, Labor Market and Economic Analysis Branch
Table 7.4 estimates the type of employment by job classes within Spokane Valley, compared to the
County and State. In 2010, the majority of jobs were in sales as well as management and
professional occupations.
Table 7.4 Occupations of the City of Spokane Valley Area Residents,2010 Census
Percent Employment by Category within Spokane Valley Spokane County State
(in thousands) Valley
Management, Professional and Related Occupations 11.3 71.2 1,183.0
Service Occupations 6.4 41.4 538.4
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Table 7.4 Occupations of the City of Spokane Valley Area Residents,2010 Census
Percent Employment by Category within Spokane Valley Spokane County State
(in thousands) Valley
Sales and Office Occupations 12.7 58.7 715.6
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance 3.6 14.4 295.1
Production,Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 6.9 25.3 337.9
Total 40.9 211.0 3,070.0
Source: American Fact Finder,2010 Census
Taxable sales within Spokane Valley by business category are shown in Figure 7.3 and Table 7.5.
Figure 7.3 2010 Taxable Sales by Business Category
Retail Trade, 63.91
Accommodation
&Food Services,
9.6
Construction,
6.84
Administrative,
Waste
Wholesale Real Estate Management,
Information,3.81 Rental&
Trade,5.18 Remediation
Other Manufacturing, Leasing, Services, 1.49
Services, 5.46 1.99 1.72
Source:Spokane Community Indicators
Table 7.5 2010 Taxable Sales by Business Category
Category Total Taxable Sales Percent of Total
Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry 465,244 0.03
Utilities 158,527 0.01
Construction 108,424,546 6.84
Manufacturing 31,595,586 1.99
Wholesale Trade 82,092,127 5.18
Retail Trade 1,012,831,614 63.91
Transportation and Warehousing 1,625,684 0.10
Information 60,372,526 3.81
Finance and Insurance 8,407,401 0.53
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Table 7.5 2010 Taxable Sales by Business Category
Real Estate Rental and Leasing 27,185,713 1.72
Professional, Scientific and Technical 12,140,247 0.77
Administrative&Support and Waste Management& 23,560,170 1.49
remediation Services
Educational Services 1,190,899 0.08
Health Care and Social Assistance 3,386,226 0.21
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 7,974,085 0.50
Accommodation and Food Services 152,221,399 9.60
Other Services 51,041,524 3.22
Public Administration 215,261 0.01
The gross taxable sales for the City, from 2004 to 2010, are shown in Figure 7.4 and Table 7.6.
Figure 7.4 Gross Taxable Sales
2,000,000,000 •
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1,600,000,000 '' •
1,400,000,000
1,200,000,000
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Table 7.6 Gross Taxable Sales 2004—2010
Year Total Taxable Sales
2004 1,539,680,299
2005 1,731,672,576
2006 1,882,594,225
2007 1,966,515,200
2008 1,797,852,179
2009 1,613,410,134
2010 1,585,010,451
Source: Spokane Community Indicators
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A comparison of the County of Spokane, City of Spokane and Spokane Valley gross taxable sales and
annual growth rate is illustrated in Figure 7.5.
Figure 7.5 Total Taxable Retail Sales and Annual Growth Rate: City Data
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Total Retail Sales(Billions),City of Spokane Valley
Annual Growth Rate,Spokane County
• Annual Growth Rate,City of Spokane
Annual Growth Rate,City of Spokane Valley
Year City of Spokane Valley City of Spokane County of Spokane
2004 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.54 3.29 N/A
billions)
Annual Growth Rate N/A 2.2% 5.9%
2005 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.73 3.48 N/A
billions)
Annual Growth Rate 12.5% 5.7% 7.9%
2006 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.88 3.84 N/A
billions)
Annual Growth Rate 8.7% 10.3% 9.2%
2007 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.97 4.00 N/A
billions)
Annual Growth Rate 4.5% 4.5% 5.6%
2008 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.80 3.92 N/A
billions)
Annual Growth Rate -8.6% -2.1% -4.2%
2009 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.61 3.73 N/A
billions)
Annual Growth Rate -8.3% -4.9% -6.9%
2010 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.59 3.67 N/A
billions)
Annual Growth Rate -1.8% -1.4% -1.8%
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Property taxes are part of the cost of doing business. The 2011 Property taxes in Spokane Valley
include County, City, Library Bond, State School, Fire District and local school taxes, as illustrated
in Table 7.7, for individual Tax Code Areas (TCA)
Table 7.7 2011 Property Tax Rates within Spokane Valley per$1,000 valuation
Levy Rate TCA 140 TCA 141 TCA 144 TCA 145 TCA 146 TCA 148
County: General 1.195057
Conservation
Futures 0.044188
Road 1.332306
City of Spokane
Valley 1.503003
State School 2.241034
Library 0.50000000
Subtotal 6.815588 6.815588 6.815588 6.815588 6.815588 6.815588 6.815588
SD 081 Spokane 5.654338 5.654338 5.654338
SD 356 Central
Valley 4.490794 4.490794 4 4.490794
SD 361 East
Valley 3.538868 3.538868
SD 363 West
Valley 6.633464 6.633464
Fire 01 Spokane
Valley 3.157323 3.157323 3.157323 3.157323 3.157323
Fire/EMS 08
Moran 2.121076 2.121076 2.121076
Total 15.627249 14.591002 14.463705 13.427458 13.511779 16.606375
Source: Spokane County Assessor
A significant indicator of economic vitality is construction activity. Figures 7.6 through 7.8
summarize levels of construction activity, valuation and permit revenue since 2001.
Figure 7.6 Building Permit Activity
Figure 7.6 New Construction Permits Issued
500
30,;
2500 ' '-
2000
1500
1000
500
0
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 :4• 2010 2011
•Commercial 289 86 50 79 95 69 67
•Multi-Family 0 711 15 5 16 0 16
•Single Family/Duplex 2971 396 457 539 344 94 126 96
Source: Spokane Valley Community Development Department Building&Code Compliance
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Figure 7.7 Construction Valuation
$200,000,000
$150,000,000
$100,000,000
i
$50,000,000
$0
2004 2005 ■2006 ■2007 ■2008 ■2009 ■2010 ■2011
Figure 7.8 Permit Revenue
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000 1
$500,000
$0
■2004 2005 t 2006 12007 ■2008 "2009 ■2010 ■2011
Tables 7.8 and 7.9 show the largest office / business parks and the leading industrial parks in the
City of Spokane Valley, ranked by total square footage.
Table 7.8 Largest Spokane Valley Office and Business Parks
(Ranked by total square footage)
Park Name/Address Total Square Footage Space Available as of Number of
1-1-12 Buildings
Pinecroft Business Park 350,000 DND 12
12310—12825 E. Mirabeau Parkway
Riverview Corporate Center 250,000 158,000 1
16021 E. Indiana
Redwood Plaza 107,400 12,900 3
11707 E. Sprague
CenterPointe Business Park 68,000 10,000 3
200 N. Mullan
Argonne Mullan Plaza 54,000 8,000 2
920 N. Mullan
Montgomery East Commercial Center 53,000 11,710 4
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Table 7.8 Largest Spokane Valley Office and Business Parks
(Ranked by total square footage)
Park Name/Address Total Square Footage Space Available as of Number of
1-1-12 Buildings
11616 E. Montgomery
Broadway Avenue Business Park 52,700 17,000 4
5501 E. Broadway
North Valley Business Park 51,300 6,390 3
11303, 11306&11327 E. Montgomery
North Pines Center 51,000 2,000 6
1014 N. Pines
Argonne Forrest Office Park 44,360 3,860 3
8815-8775 E. Mission
Mullan Center 43,000 4,200 2
1410& 1420 N. Mullan
North Pines Professional Center 37,580 8,940 7
1005 N. Pines
Montgomery CommerCenter 29,050 2,300 2
2721 N.Van Marter
Boulder Creek 25,000 2,300 2
505 N.Argonne
Argonne Mullan Center 20,000 775 2
708&720 N.Argonne
Pinestone Business Center 7,900 1,550 3
2310-2314 N. Cherry
Source: January 2012 Book of Lists, Spokane County Journal of Business
Table 7.9 Leading Industrial Parks
(Ranked by total square footage)
Park Name Total Square Space Available Park Number of Zoning
Address Footage as of 1-1-12 Size(acres) Buildings
Spokane Business and Industrial Park 3,800,000* 425,000 615 55 LI
3808 N. Sullivan
Central Business Park 513,000 180,000 300 26 LI
11016 E. Montgomery
East Spokane Industrial Park 110,000 none 8.5 5 I
Broadway and Fancher
Montgomery Business Park 105,800 4,100 6.8 2 LI
9922 E. Montgomery
Bielec Industrial Park 105,000 25,000 14.5 4 HI
18001 E. Euclid
Vista Industrial Park 95,600 9,000 18 8 HI
111 N.Vista
Empire Industrial Park 90,000 2,200 7.5 13 LI
12009 E. Empire
Trent Center 56,700 none 4.2 7 LI
6206 E.Trent
Argonne Commercial Center 56,600 5,100 2.4 3 LI
9516-9608 E. Montgomery
Fancher Bridge Business Park 56,000 15,300 3 5 HI
5805 E. Sharp
Carstens Industrial Park 48,000 none 5 3 I
415 N.Thierman
Van Marter Warehouse 45,000 none 3 1 LI
2701 N.Van Marter
Farr Industrial Park 44,500 none 3.6 3 LI
9708 E. Montgomery
Ella Industrial park 40,000 none 3 6 I
525 N. Ella
Thierman Warehouse 30,000 none 1.5 2 HI
1419 and 1507 N.Thierman
Alki Industrial Park 13,000 1,800 DND 2 HI
6002-6010 E.Alki
*includes office and felx space
I Industrial; HI Heavy Industrial; LI Light Industrial; DND did not disclose; FTE means full-time equivalent; NA means not available
Source: January 2012 Book of Lists, Spokane County Journal of Business
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The largest employers within the City of Spokane Valley are summarized in Table 7.10.
Table 7.10 Largest Spokane Valley Employers
(Ranked by number of full time equivalent employees)
Name FTE Employees FTE Employees Parent Organization, Business
Spokane Valley Elsewhere Location Activity
11/1/11 11/1/10 11/1/11 11/1/10
Wal-Mart Stores 1,332 1,362 DND DND Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Retail Sales
Bentonville,AK
Central Valley School 1,248 1,245 0 0 Spokane Valley Public School
District
Kaiser Aluminum 850 800 DND DND Foothill Ranch, CA Aluminum
Production
Valley Hospital 485 457 0 0 Spokane Hospital/Health
Care
Yokes Foods, Inc. 426 408 317 282 Spokane Valley Retail Grocery
Appleway Automotive 360 340 18,000 17,500 AutoNation, Inc. Auto Sales,
Group Ft. Lauderdale, FL Service, Repair
Spokane Industries, 282 211 3 3 Spokane Valley Stainless Steel
Inc. Products
Wagstaff, Inc. 279 259 67 66 Spokane Valley Machinery
Design and
Manufacturing
SCAFCO Corp. 200 225 66 47 Spokane Valley Grain Storage
System
Manufacturing
Alliance Machine 176 201 206 DND Spokane Valley Corrugated Box
System International Handling and
LLC Machines
KeyTronicEMS 176 166 2,480 1,842 Spokane Valley Contract
Manufacturing
Good Samaritan 175 168 27,000 27,000 Sioux Falls,SD Retirement
Society Community
Principal Financial 169 177 DND 14,200 Des Moines, IA Investment,
Group Insurance,
Banking
Hotstart, Inc. 166 162 6 4 Spokane Valley Engine Heaters
Servatron Inc. 163 160 0 0 Spokane Valley Electronic
Manufacturing
Cascade Windows 162 200 374 200 Spokane Valley Vinyl Window
Manufacturing
DND did not disclose; FTE full-time equivalent; NA not available
Source: January 2012 Book of Lists, Spokane County Journal of Business
7.3 Strengths &Weaknesses
7.3.1 Strengths
Spokane Valley is sheltered from harsh continental climate by the Cascades and Bitterroot
Mountain Ranges, and has a mild climate with four seasons. Its proximity to Idaho and the
mountains provides excellent recreational opportunities throughout the year. Sportsmen appreciate
the opportunities for hunting and fishing within the Inland Northwest.
Spokane Valley is strategically located along Interstate-90 with an excellent transportation system
linking air freight, rail and freight terminals. It has an ample supply of land designated for
commercial and industrial purposes. Plentiful vacant and underdeveloped land is located in close
proximity to the scenic Spokane River. The Spokane Industrial Park located on SR 290 (Trent
Road) houses a 325,000 square foot Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)designated by the U.S. Department
of Commerce in November 2002 and activated in February 2004. The Spokane International
Airport System allocated the FTZ from Felts Field to its present location in Spokane Valley. FTZ
benefits importers by allowing them to defer import duties on shipments until the cargo is
transshipped to another location within the United States, or to avoid those duties when imported
freight is exported out of the country. Inland Empire Distribution Systems (IEDS)operates the FTZ,
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providing third party logistics and a public warehouse. The FTZ is also the site of the only U.S.
Customs authorized Container Freight Station (CFS) which allows sealed in-bound containers to
clear Customs in Spokane Valley. CFS is a federal service provided to individuals and businesses
through the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area. IEDS also provides the only public railroad transloader
service in the Inland Northwest (Spokane/CDA Area) for both the BNSF and Union Pacific
Railroads.
Because of its location adjacent to the City of Spokane, Spokane Valley may be eligible to seek
expansion of the Spokane Community Empowerment Zone for qualified Census block groups.
Expansion of the Empowerment Zone will allow participating businesses to take advantage of sales
tax deferrals and Washington business and occupation tax credits in exchange for expanding the
employment opportunities available to low and moderate income individuals residing within the
area.
A wide variety of retail outlets provide goods for the region. Of major importance in Spokane Valley
are automotive and recreational vehicle sales concentrated along Sprague Avenue at 1-90. These
businesses and others in manufacturing, service, transportation, and wholesale/distribution are well
represented by the Valley Chamber of Commerce, the sixth largest chamber in the State of
Washington, which boasts over 900 members. (Valley Chamber 2010 Annual Report)
The Spokane area hosts a number of accredited institutions of higher education including
community colleges, universities (both public and private) and private technical and business
schools. Local K-12 public and private school programs have sought partnerships with these
institutions to meet the training needs of a future work force. These institutions, particularly the
community college system, have been active in seeking to meet the re-training needs of older
workers displaced by losses of manufacturing jobs, and are receptive to developing partnerships
with the local business community. Among these, the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and
Technology Institute (SIRTI) is a Washington State-funded, economic development agency that
advances the growth of emerging technology companies in the Inland Northwest. SIRTI's
commercialization services aim at helping clients bring innovative technologies to market while
positioning them to compete globally. These services include: strategic planning, market research,
business plan development, marketing, connections to technology managerial talent, and access to
funding sources, as well as providing flexible, state-of-the-art incubator facilities. SIRTI also helps
to build the Northwest's technology workforce by providing paid internships to eligible students from
regional colleges and universities.
The Small Business Development Center(SBDC) is a cooperative effort between Washington State
University and the US Small Business Administration. Counselors provide one-on-one, confidential
assistance at no charge for management and technical business affairs, such as start, purchase or
the sale of a business, choosing and incorporating new technology, financial management,
business plan development, market plan development, and business research. In 2010, small
businesses in Washington State saw their sales decrease an average of one percent. However,
clients who worked with SBDC advisors saw their sales increase an average of nearly four percent.
(SBDC,2011)
Advances in technology and local investment in fiber-optic cable networks represent a significant
competitive advantage in attracting information-based business to Spokane Valley. Spokane Valley
is also the beneficiary of high quality medical facilities which serve a wide region, extending beyond
Washington. The presence of these facilities has attracted a large number of active retirees who
represent a well-educated and highly-skilled resource for local employers.
Housing in the Spokane Valley is of high quality and affordable in all density ranges. Local utility
purveyors at rates that are reasonable provide plentiful water and power.
In addition to the many businesses focused on the prosperity of Spokane Valley, the City is
fortunate to have a large number of professional, volunteer, service and faith-based organizations
committed to community development and improvement. Citizens are engaged in the development
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of the new city and have dedicated countless hours to developing ideas which would promote
economic development and job creation.
Another important piece of the regional economic development picture is Greater Spokane Inc.
(formerly Spokane Area Economic Development Council). . Since 1974, Greater Spokane Inc.
(GS!) has established a proven record of accomplishment, strong leadership, and solid industry
expertise as "the starting point" for regionally focused economic development. The role of GSI is to
implement a business-focused strategy that proactively promotes the region's business identity,
facilitates job growth and business expansion, and leverages available resources to provide
effective solutions. While organized as an independent not-for-profit corporation funded by both
public and private entities, GSI works collaboratively with key partners across the region.
Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs (SNAP) provides programs to empower low income
individuals and families with opportunities promoting financial independence. The SNAP Economic
Development programs offer financial tools and education to promote sound money management
and investment in assets, including business ownership, home ownership, higher education and
transportation. The MicroEnterprise Development Program is operated by SNAP, along with public
and private partners, to help qualified individuals develop a business plan, acquire capital and start
or expand a business.
Perhaps the most important aspect of economic development is the City's continuing efforts to
streamline the permitting process and to ensure regulations are fair and predictable for businesses.
Efficient permitting processes are a key factor for companies searching for suitable locations to
build or expand their business operations. In order to remain competitive, the City must continually
evaluate its permitting process to ensure a timely and predictable outcome. Regulations must also
be continually monitored and amended as necessary to make sure the City is not unduly burdening
businesses.
7.3.2 Weaknesses
The City of Spokane Valley has yet to establish its own unique identity within the region. The lack
of an identifiable city center and an overabundance of marginal commercial centers and strip
development from an earlier era remain a part of the urban landscape. While they represent
opportunities for redevelopment, they present very real challenges for economic development in the
present. The costs of redevelopment are significantly higher than those with new development, and
regulatory barriers often represent considerable obstacles to reinvestment in an aged infrastructure.
Property subdivided in the past may need to be reassembled to meet development objectives at a
significant cost to the investor in both time and money.
The development experience of the last twenty years has shown the importance of attracting the
proper tenant mix in a successful commercial project. To be successful today, retail development
must be clean, well lit, landscaped and attractive, with convenient parking. More importantly, it
must be perceived as safe with easy access. Existing buildings and properties are often not easily
redeveloped to meet this criterion.
Land development in the Spokane Valley has not had the advantages of urban planning at critical
periods in its development. As a result, incompatibilities exist between adjacent land uses. This
will be corrected over time as the City directs its own development. Development standards of the
past have focused on rural rather than the urban types of development now mandated by the
Growth Management Act. In some cases, the area continues to experience the effects of poor
environmental practices in the past.
As the information age advances, industrial development has moved from traditional manufacturing
activities to business parks which combine corporate offices, call centers and electronic assembly
of parts in an office/campus environment. Traditional warehousing has been replaced with "just in
time" delivery and an increased dependence on efficient transportation movements. Business
reliance on Internet access has replaced other more traditional methods of communication and
sales. Unfortunately, many industrial properties have yet to be retrofitted to different standards.
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Because the historical economic base was predicated on manufacturing, as is the case within the
entire Spokane area, the local labor force has not always adapted quickly enough to these changes
in market conditions. Losses in manufacturing have displaced local workers without the skills
required for work in highly technical jobs.
Spokane Valley's location, only minutes from the Idaho state line, represents a significant challenge
to local economic development efforts. The many services supported by the State of Washington's
complex wage and tax structure place business and industrial development at a competitive
disadvantage when compared with similar ventures in Idaho only a few miles away.
Many of these weaknesses may be more perceived than real, but all have contributed to an image
which will require time and focused community effort to correct.
7.4 Community Survey
The statistically valid Community Survey conducted in the spring of 2004 identified economic
growth as the single most important issue facing Spokane, followed closely by job creation and
urban planning issues. Sixty-one percent of respondents also felt that having a city center was
important to the City's future, and seventy-four percent supported spending public funds to create
a city center.
Not surprisingly, roughly three quarters of survey respondents felt that the establishment of a
unique community identity in the City of Spokane Valley was important. Although nearly half of
respondents (47%) felt that the development of a community identity could best be accomplished
through social changes, another 28% indicated physical changes would be the best way to
develop a community identity. One-quarter of respondents (25%) felt physical and social
changes were equally important to the development of a community identity.
During community workshops conducted in the spring and early summer of 2004, participants
were asked to express their opinions on many of the same issues. Results of these informal
surveys generally tracked the results of the larger survey.
7.5 Goals and Policies
This section provides goals and policies that support cooperation and coordination at a regional
level to ensure sustainable economic development. There are a number of established
organizations in the region that are engaged in economic development activities. It is in the best
interest of the City of Spokane Valley to collaborate with these regional organizations. By focusing
on common goals and allocating resources accordingly, government and private organizations can
work together regionally to maximize successful business start-up, retention, expansion and
recruitment efforts.
As with many cities, Spokane Valley will have limited funds with which to pursue its economic
development goals. The City will have to use its resources in a focused and prioritized manner to
have a positive impact on the local economic base. It will be imperative that Spokane Valley make
strategic investments of the limited resources available and where possible, leverage resources in
cooperation with other governmental and private agencies.
Goal EDG-1 Encourage diverse and mutually supportive business development
and the expansion and retention of existing businesses within the
City for the purpose of emphasizing economic vitality, stability and
sustainability.
Policies
EDP-1.1 Strive to provide the necessary public facilities, infrastructure and services to
support economic development.
EDP-1.2 In conjunction with appropriate entities, encourage market feasibility studies to
identify and target economic opportunities.
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EDP-1.3 In partnership with the business community and appropriate entities, encourage
the development of a comprehensive marketing strategy customized for Spokane
Valley and supportive of regional economic development objectives.
EDP-1.4 Consider establishment of a public interactive web-based geographic information
system to facilitate economic research for businesses.
EDP-1.5 Encourage the development of business incubators to promote the creation of
new business enterprises.
EDP-1.6 Encourage creation and retention of home-based businesses that are consistent
with neighborhood character.
EDP-1.7 Encourage State and Federal agencies to locate in the City of Spokane Valley.
EDP-1.8 Encourage local organizations engaged in business retention, expansion and
recruitment.
EDP-1.9 Encourage public and private programs and activities that diversify the economy
and labor force.
EDP-1.10 Encourage the full utilization and expansion of the Foreign Trade Zone.
EDP-1.11 Seek expansion of the Spokane Community Empowerment Zone to include
income-eligible Census block groups within the City of Spokane Valley.
EDP-1.12 Continue to work with auto dealership stakeholders to develop unique
streetscape designs, lighting and signage that further define the AutoRow area
as regional destination.
Goal EDG-2 Encourage redevelopment of commercial/industrial properties
within the City.
Policies
EDP-2.1 Develop appropriate urban design and infrastructure standards for the City
Center area.
EDP-2.2 Develop zoning, permitting, and incentives that encourage prioritized
development consistent with the SVCP.
EDP-2.3 Focus economic development resources through specific redevelopment areas
as appropriate.
Goal EDG-3 Promote the development of a qualified labor force that is globally
competitive and responds to the changing needs of the workplace.
Policies
EDP-3.1 Encourage the region's excellent education consortium.
EDP-3.2 Encourage post-secondary education and technical schools to locate and expand
offerings within the City of Spokane Valley.
EDP-3.3 Encourage community colleges and technical schools in the development of
customized training programs for businesses.
EDP-3.4 Encourage K-12 education to include skills-based training and creative
partnerships with business.
EDP-3.5 Encourage public/private partnerships in training and education, through
continuing employee education.
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EDP-3.6 Encourage cooperation among businesses, schools, labor unions and other
organizations in developing job training through apprenticeships, mentoring and
other programs.
EDP-3.7 Promote opportunities that employ Spokane Valley residents in Spokane Valley.
Goal EDG-4 Encourage regional tourism as a sustainable provider of jobs and
markets.
Policies
EDP-4.1 Encourage the development of a comprehensive tourism promotion plan that
supports the marketing efforts of regional tourism agencies, attractions and
events.
EDP-4.2 Encourage the development of local attractions, recreational, cultural and sports
events which take advantage of the four seasons.
EDP-4.3 Encourage and promote the marketing of appropriate facilities that are consistent
with Spokane Valley's tourism objectives.
EDP-4.4 Expand and develop neighborhood and regional linkages and improvements to
the Centennial Trail and Spokane River frontage.
Goal EDG-5 Collaborate with other governmental agencies and the business
community to promote a sustainable, strong, diverse and healthy
regional economy.
Policies
EDP-5.1 Improve the effectiveness of capital improvement programs by encouraging
greater communication and coordination between local governments and the
private sector.
EDP-5.2 Develop and implement strategies to identify and use appropriate Federal, State
and regional economic resources and incentives.
EDP-5.3 Encourage the continued support and funding of active duty, reserves and
National Guard components of the United States Armed Forces.
EDP-5.4 Collaborate with other local governments and business organizations in
promoting legislation in support of economic development when appropriate.
EDP-5.5 Encourage development of and participation in a recognition/certification program
for businesses and non-profits moving toward local, sustainable practices in their
operations.
EDP-5.6 Encourage development of and participation in a "buy local" campaign.
Goal EDG-6 Establish a balanced approach to environmental sustainability
which complements the utilization of area resources and economic
growth.
Policies
EDP-6.1 Encourage the retention, development and recruitment of environmentally
friendly businesses.
EDP-6.2 Encourage programs that foster and promote sustainable business practices.
EDP-6.3 Encourage the development of clean technologies.
Goal EDG-7 Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility,
consistency, predictability and clear direction.
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Policies
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.
EDP-7.2 Review development regulations periodically to ensure clarity, consistency and
predictability.
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CHAPTER 10 — NEIGHBORHOODS
10.0 Introduction
Neighborhoods — their character, their livability, their development — these are some of the vital
elements of the attractiveness of a city. Neighborhoods are the most immediate symbols of the
context in which we live our lives. Empowering neighbors to make their
neighborhoods safer, healthier and more economically vibrant is vital to encou-rage—establish a
sense of control and balan-Ge-pride. to the life of the average citizen. While many of the complex
issues and opportunities facing the City are addressed effectively at the city-wide level, others
require a more specific solution. In addition, neighborhoods and sub-areas may face unique issues
which differ from those in other parts of the community.
10.1 Planning Context
The Washington Growth Management Act' and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) provide for
the inclusion of optional elements2 relating to physical development in the Comprehensive Plan.
Neighborhood and sub-area plans may be included, provided they are consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. The initial adoption of a neighborhood/sub-area plan that does not otherwise
modify the comprehensive plan policies and designations applicable to the sub-area is not limited to
the annual update and may be enacted at any time3.
10.2 Neighborhood/Sub-Area Planning
10.2.1 Purpose.
Neighborhood/sub-area plans should be used to create, enhance or maintain civic identity and to
revitalize under-utilized areas. Infill development is the process of developing or redeveloping
under-utilized parcels of land within existing urban areas that are already provided with services.
Infill development policies help utilize existing utilities and services before considering costly
extensions. Neighborhood/sub-area plans include plans for residential neighborhoods,
industrial/commercial development, mixed-use development and joint planning areas. The
adoption and incorporation of neighborhood/sub-area plans into the Comprehensive Plan adds
greater detail, guidance and predictability to the Plan. This chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
provides Neighborhood/sub-area organizations a tool to provide advisory input to city government
regarding all issues of governance in their respective geographic area. By accepting this advisory
input, the City Council may receive greater citizen input in its decision and policy-making
endeavors.
A Neighborhood/sub-area is a geographic neighborhood/sub-area within the City of Spokane Valley
and could include adjacent jurisdictions and joint planning areas. The extent of a neighborhood is
variable and may be defined by tradition, historic uses, common interests and uses, period of
building and development, or subdivision patterns. Neighborhood boundaries may include such
features as major streets, natural geographic boundaries or other physical features. A
neighborhood-based organization is an entity composed of individuals, businesses and/or
institutions associated with one or more specific neighborhoods that are recognized by the City as a
partner in communicating information and providing assistance in securing public participation.
Neighborhood/sub-area planning will provide stakeholders a greater opportunity to be involved in a
planning process that is more identifiable and predictable. Local residents, business owners and
property owners will gain a clearer understanding of the potential changes that may affect their
neighborhoods.
RCW 36.70A.080
2 WAC 365-195-345
3 RCW 36.70A.130
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10.2.2 Process.
Guidelines and options will be developed for the planning process in the development of
neighborhood/sub-area plans.
10.3 Goals and Policies
Goal NG-1 Maintain consistency between adopted Neighborhood/sub-area
plans and the City Comprehensive Plan.
Policies
NP-1.1 Conduct periodic review of sub-area plans for consistency with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Goal NG-2 Preserve and protect the character and quality of life of Spokane
Valley's residential neighborhoods.
Policies
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.
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.
NP-2.3 Encourage the development of parks and the dedication of open space to
promote physical activity and community interaction in and adjacent to residential
areas. Open space dedication shall be proportionate to the size of the
development.
NP-2.4 Encourage the dedication of open spaces for local food production in and
adjacent to residential areas.
NP-2.5 Encourage the location of farmers markets within walking distance of residential
areas to support access to healthy food.
NP-2.6 Encourage community gardens in residential areas.
NP-2.47 Preserve site characteristics that enhance residential development (trees, bodies
of water, vistas, and similar features) using site planning techniques such as
clustering, planned unit developments, transfer of development rights, and lot
size averaging.
NP-2.g8 Allow zone changes within the Low Density Residential category only when
specific criteria are met. Criteria may include:
• Substantial changes within zone change area.
• Clear mapping errors.
• Adequate facilities and services (e.g. sewer, water capacity).
• Consistency with densities in the vicinity of the zone change.
NP-2g9 Establish appropriate design guidelines with buffer zones and transition
requirements to protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible land uses
and adverse impacts associated with arterials, freeways and rail corridors.
NP-2. 10 Encourage rehabilitation and improvement programs to conserve and upgrade
existing properties and buildings.
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NP-2.811 Encourage programs targeted at neighborhood preservation, including Weed and
Seed, housing rehabilitation and crime prevention programs, such as
Neighborhood Watch, McGruff Houses, etc.
NP-2.412 Integrate retail developments into surrounding neighborhoods through attention
to quality design and function. Encourage neighborhood retail and personal
services that create a sense of community such as farmers markets, seasonal
businesses, and family-friendly gathering places to locate at appropriate sites
where local economic demand and design solutions demonstrate compatibility
with the neighborhood.
NP-2.4G113 Develop guidelines and options for Neighborhood/sub-area associations which
facilitate the refinement of Neighborhood/sub-area plans.
Goal NG-3 Encourage neighborhood/sub-area planning for commercial,
industrial and mixed use properties to enhance the quality, vibrancy
and character of existing development.
Policies
NP-3.1 Establish regulations and identify potential incentives that encourage multi-use
areas that integrate a broad range of appropriate and compatible land use
activities, and encourage the development and redevelopment of land in
conformance with the SVCP.
NP-3.2 Encourage the remediation of environmentally contaminated sites to return the
land to productive commercial and industrial use.
NP-3.3 Encourage commercial development that is designed and scaled in a manner
that is compatible with surrounding neighborhoods.
Goal NG-4 Work with Neighborhoods/sub-areas to determine the need_;
and the preferred approach for outreach activities in order to
maintain the flow of information between the city and its citizens.
Policies
NP-4.1 Work with schools and non-profit organizations to identify and address housing,
food resources and neighborhood concerns.
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CHAPTER 11- BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN ELEMENT
11.0 Introduction
11.0.1 Why Plan for Bicycling and Walking?
Bicycling in urban areas has grown dramatically in the last decade due to factors such as healthier
lifestyles, rising fuel costs and a desire to lessen impacts on the environment. By creating safe
places to ride, the development of new facility types such as bike lanes, bicycle friendly routes, and
shared use paths have enabled more people to use bike transportation. In addition, as the
importance of a healthy lifestyle has grown, the desire to incorporate exercise through walking has
also grown. As a basic form of mobility, virtually all trips—regardless of mode—start and end with
walking.
The City of Spokane Valley has the essential elements to create a great place to bike and walk.
Most streets connect, congestion is minimal, the terrain is flat, and weather is suitable many
months of the year. For these reasons, biking and walking is a great way to get around the City.
Where there are close links between home and destinations (such as school, work, and shops)
walking and cycling can be the preferred and efficient way to move from place to place.
Promoting walking and bicycling can help ease congestion, address weight and health issues and
enhance the livability and economic vitality of our community. They help promote interaction
between neighbors, strengthen connection to the community, provide `eyes-on-the-street' security,
and support local retail activity. By comparison, streets and places where people are not present
often feel uncomfortable and barren. Cities around the nation with the most positive economic
growth and solid resources from tourism, general retail and other sources are places where people
can come and feel comfortable.
11.0.2 Overview
As an element of the City of Spokane Valley's Comprehensive Plan, this chapter is organized to
present background data concerning bike and pedestrian facilities (Section 11.1), applicable
federal, state and local codes relating to the topic (section 11.2), and a set of goals and objectives
(section 11.3). Section 11.4, contains city-wide bike and pedestrian facility improvements, potential
education, enforcement and evaluation tools. As a policy document, this chapter will guide
decisions regarding multi-modal transportation facilities. As an implementation tool, it will detail
priorities and standards for development.
11.0.3 Vision Statements
To increase opportunities for non-motorized transportation that improve the connectivity, safety,
convenience and attractiveness of the pedestrian and bicycle network in the City of Spokane
Valley.
To identify and prioritize facility recommendations based on thorough data collection and
analysis, community visioning, regional collaboration, engineering assessment and preliminary
cost estimates.
11.0.4 Process
Several steps were involved in creating the Bike and Pedestrian Master Program.
a. Data Collection
A comprehensive field inventory of existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities was conducted,
identifying constraints and opportunities for improvements. The City coordinated with
adjacent jurisdictions as well as bike, pedestrian and health advocates, property owners
and other stakeholders. This step incorporated a thorough review of the existing adopted
Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, including a review of the bike facility map, goals and
policies related to bike and walking activity, as well as a review of recently approved similar
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plans in the region. Accident data and funding sources for potential future projects were
also gathered. A sidewalk inventory completed by students at Washington State University
(WSU)was added to the City's GIS system.
b. Public Outreach
This Bike and Pedestrian Master Program (BPMP) was created over a year and a half
period with participation from a diverse group of citizens, residents and interested parties.
A contact database was created to ensure interested parties were notified throughout the
development of the plan. Over 900 contacts were included within five months of initiation.
The first in a series of BPMP workshops was held on June 16, 2010. A diverse group
voiced opinions and concerns on bicycling and walking in the City. Through an interactive
exercise, the participants identified destinations, obstacles, and preferred routes for bike
and pedestrian facilities. An on-line survey was made available through the City's web
page. Over 350 responses were received from the online survey, indicating a significant
level of interest. The short, non-statistical survey gathered additional insight into the biking
and walking experience in Spokane Valley and into desired routes and destinations.
c. Connectivity Assessment and Route Recommendations
From the gathered data, a preliminary connection assessment and potential route
recommendations were developed. Details of existing rights-of-way, pavement width,
driveway approaches and traffic counts were gathered.
d. Continued Public Outreach
A second community workshop was held on September 19, 2010 to present preliminary
bike and pedestrian routes and connections based on the information gathered at the first
workshop and through the on-line survey. The Spokane Regional Health District presented
information on health impacts associated with alternative modes of transportation. By
prioritizing potential projects, participants helped create a vision of a comprehensive bike
and pedestrian network.
The workshops were publicized online, at schools, bike shops and community facilities
throughout the City. In addition, staff prepared newsletters and maintained a BPMP page
on the City of Spokane Valley website. Quarterly updates were presented to the City
Council as part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) status
reports.
e. Safety Analysis and Prioritization of Improvements
A portion of money from the City's EECBG funded an engineering consultant to review the
proposed routes for safety, cost and prioritizations. This engineering assessment provides
technical guidance to help ensure that proposed bike and pedestrian facilities, such as bike
lanes on arterials or shared use paths in neighborhoods, are safe, functional, and
appropriate for the set route.
f. Plan Refinement, Review and Adoption
Desired routes were refined based on technical input from the consultant. Classifications
for both bicycle and pedestrian facilities were reviewed based on the American Association
of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines and industry standards.
Comprehensive Plan text, maps and exhibits were prepared. Priorities and preliminary
implementation schedules were included. Additional workshops were held to gather input
on the draft BPMP document. Finally, the BPMP was presented to both the Planning
Commission and the City Council.
11.0.5 Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan Technical Advisory Group
Developing the BPMP resulted in partnerships and collaboration between the City, adjoining
jurisdictions and many other interested agencies and individuals. Representatives from many of
these groups served on the Bike and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group (BPTAG). The BPTAG
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met several times to review and make recommendations on potential routes, facilities and
implementation strategies.
11.0.6 Partnerships
Preparation of the BPMP has involved a wide range of people and agencies. Partnerships and
collaboration contributes to the quality and integrity of the program. Maintaining these partnerships
will contribute toward successful implementation and realization of shared goals.
a. Spokane Regional Health District
The Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) serves as the area's public health leader
and partner in protecting and improving the health of the community. The Health District's
Physical Activity program works with community coalitions, elected officials, citizen groups
and other organizations to encourage policies that make it easier for people to be physically
active. An analysis of existing social, economic and health statistics of the residents of the
City of Spokane Valley was prepared by the SRHD epidemiologist. The role of SRHD was
to bring awareness of the positive health impact bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure can
have on a community.
b. School Districts and Safe Routes to School
Safe Routes to School is a national program aimed at enabling community leaders, schools
and parents across the country to improve safety and encourage more children to be active
by safely walking and bicycling to school. In the process, work associated with Safe
Routes to School contributes to reducing traffic congestion, improving physical health, and
making communities more livable overall. The SRHD along with the City, Bicycle Alliance
of Washington, Central Valley School District, East Valley School District, and West Valley
School District worked diligently through the 2010/2011 school year to prepare walking
audits of all elementary and middle schools. Walking audits are detailed surveys of streets
and sidewalks within a one-mile radius surrounding a school using the Safe Walk and Bike
Routes: A Guide for Planning and Improving Walk and Bike to School Options for Students
(site: WSDOT and WTSC 2010). Results of the audits are used to prepare preferred
walking routes for students and to identify and prioritize street and sidewalk safety projects.
Continued coordinated efforts between school districts, SRHD and the City will aid in the
successful implementation of safe routes for pedestrians of all ages.
c. Spokane Transit Authority
The Spokane Transit Authority(STA) is a regional public transportation agency providing a
variety of transportation options, including bus service to the City of Spokane Valley. The
transit system effectively expands the area that pedestrians are able to access for daily
services and activities. STA's database of pedestrian paths throughout its service area
was used as base data for the City's sidewalk inventory, gap analysis and recommended
pedestrian network. The data identified barriers to people using the sidewalk network to
access the bus system.
d. Bicycle Alliance of Washington
The Bicycle Alliance of Washington is a non-profit organization advocating for bicyclists and
bike-friendly communities throughout Washington. The Alliance works toward increasing
the percentage of all types of bicycle riders and increasing funding available for inclusive,
non-motorized transportation facilities. The Alliance works closely with Safe Routes to
School programs and serves as a clearinghouse for bicycle education and advocacy.
e. Washington State University
In 2007, Washington State University Interdisciplinary Design Institute (WSU) created a
pedestrian model by mapping pedestrian networks throughout Spokane Transit Authority's
service area, identifying barriers such as the absence of sidewalks and curb ramps, and
non-ADA compliant variations in the surface condition, height, width, and slope of
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pedestrian facilities. The data has been used to identify existing routes and to determine
sidewalk infill priorities. By partnering with the City, data developed through the Bike and
Pedestrian Master Program will be used to update the WSU pedestrian network model. In
turn, the model will be useful in prioritizing pedestrian improvements in an effort to increase
safety throughout the City.
f. Spokane Regional Transportation Council
The Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) is the local metropolitan planning
organization encouraging coordination and collaboration between planning and
transportation departments throughout the region. SRTC maintains the Transportation
Improvement Program, a three-year list of state and federally-funded transportation
projects, and the Metropolitan Transportation Plan in Spokane County, a document
addressing transportation needs for the next 20 years. SRTC recognizes that walking and
bicycling are simple and efficient modes of travel that can increase public transit ridership.
Coordination between the City and SRTC will create opportunities to implement effective
non-motorized projects and programs.
11.1 Planning Context
The Bike and Pedestrian Element of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan expands on the
Transportation Element to focus on non-motorized transportation. Also referred to as the Bike and
Pedestrian Master Program, this element is consistent with the overall Comprehensive Plan,
specifically the Land Use, Transportation, Parks and Recreation and Neighborhood Elements.
11.1.1 GMA
The Washington Growth Management Act (GMA), the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and the
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) provide for the inclusion of non-motorized transportation
elements in comprehensive plans. Bike and pedestrian planning is sometimes included in the land
use, transportation or recreation elements. Using a separate element to address opportunities and
constraints specific to these non-motorized forms of transportation allows the City of Spokane
Valley to focus on improvements that enhance the livability and economic vitality of our community.
11.1.2 County-Wide Planning Policies
County Wide Planning Policies (CWPP) provide a policy framework for the County and its
respective cities. Specifically items 10 and 16 under Policy Topic 5 —Transportation, state:
10. Each jurisdiction should coordinate its housing and transportation strategies to support
existing, or develop new, public multimodal transportation systems.
16. Each jurisdiction shall address energy consumption/conservation by:
a. Designing transportation improvements for alternatives to the single-occupant vehicle;
b. Locating and adopting design standards for new development to support pedestrian or
non-motorized travel;
c. Providing regulatory and financial incentives to promote efforts of the public and private
sector to conserve energy; and
d. Reducing the number of vehicle miles traveled and number of vehicle trips.
As described in Section 11.0.6 above, the SRTC is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the
Spokane region. SRTC maintains the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), a 20-year strategy
to meet the transportation needs of the region. MTP goals related to non-motorized transportation
include:
• Establishing a bicycle and pedestrian program that will increase the mode-share of people
walking and bicycling as a means of transportation over the next 20 years;
• Eliminating barriers that discourage or prohibit pedestrian or bicycle access;
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• Identifying the needs and gaps in the regional bicycle and pedestrian system; and
• Encouraging connections between residential areas and adjacent land uses to enhance
awareness and cooperation between all roadway users.
The MTP facilitated the creation of three complementary products: the Spokane Regional Bike Plan
(adopted in 2008); the Spokane Regional Pedestrian Plan (adopted in 2009) and the SmartRoutes
program. All of these were collaborative efforts with SRTC, the Spokane Regional Health District,
the Active Transportation Technical Committee (including representatives from the City of Spokane
Valley and other cities and towns) and a citizen-based steering committee. Each of these
documents encourages jurisdictions to tailor the regional plans to their own needs and to use them
for guidance to develop appropriate bicycle and pedestrian projects that traverse jurisdictional lines.
11.2 Existing Setting
11.2.1 Comprehensive Plan
The City of Spokane Valley's Comprehensive Plan includes goals and policies to guide
development within the City. All elements within the Comprehensive Plan must be internally
consistent. Goals found within other elements encourage the development and implementation of
a bike and pedestrian system within the City. The following are from the Land Use, Transportation,
Natural Environment and the Parks and Recreation elements:
Land Use -Goal LUG-7
Provide a balanced transportation network that accommodates public transportation, high
occupancy vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, automobiles and integrated parking.
Transportation -Goal TG-9
Enhance community livability and transportation by encouraging a connected system of pedestrian
and bicycle ways that is integrated into a coordinated regional network.
Natural Environment-Goal NEG-20
Support regional efforts to improve air quality.
Parks and Recreation -Goal PRG-4
Based upon budgetary resources, promote, develop, operate and maintain a comprehensive
trail/bicycle system within Spokane Valley that provides non-motorized travel (walking, bicycling,
skating, and horseback riding)to meet city residents recreation, fitness and commuting needs.
11.2.2 Current Activity
a. Collision Data
The Washington State Department of Transportation maintains records of pedestrian and
bicycle collision data. Between 2003 (incorporation) and 2010, there were six fatalities and
295 serious or disabling injuries in Spokane Valley associated with pedestrian and bicycle
collisions. On average, there are 41 pedestrian and bicycle collisions per year. The
majority of the collisions occurred on major arterials including Argonne, Pines and Sullivan
Roads. It is estimated that many bicycle and pedestrian collisions have happened but have
not been reported.
b. Citizen Input
To ensure the bike and pedestrian system reflects the community's desires, an extensive
outreach component was built into the process. As described in the previous section, this
process included workshops and an on-line survey. The results showed that a majority of
respondents walk or bicycle for exercise/health, enjoyment, or to commute to work/school.
When asked what prevents a person from biking or walking, an overwhelming 70% of the
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respondents said it was due to the lack of facilities. The results showed the community's
desire to see improved bike and pedestrian facilities in or around the following six routes:
1. Sprague Avenue
2. Pines Road
3. 32nd Ave/ Dishman Mica
4. Argonne/ Mullen corridor
5. Valleyway Avenue (as a bicycle friendly route)
6. Sullivan Road
Many mentioned the need for more north/south connections to the Centennial Trail. The
preferred facilities were bike lanes and shared use paths. The graphs below illustrate the
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c. Health Data
As part of the initial community workshops, the SRHD prepared information correlating
active lifestyles, including bicycle and pedestrian commutes, to improved health.
Sedentary lifestyles can contribute to obesity. Obesity can be defined as a person with a
body mass index of 30 or greater. Obesity can contribute to illnesses including heart
disease and strokes, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, diabetes and some forms of
cancer.
Lack of physical activity increases health risks, resulting in increased costs for medical
care, worker compensation and lost productivity. Obesity and lack of activity contribute to
chronic diseases including cancer, heart and respiratory disease. The top five causes of
death in Spokane Valley are shown below:
Literature reviews have shown that urban design and land use policies creating
opportunities for physical activity within communities have been effective and are
considered best practices for increasing a community's health and reducing obesity.
More than half of Spokane County's carbon monoxide emissions are from vehicle sources.
Reducing vehicle trips by accommodating and encouraging active transportation can
positively impacts health by improving air quality.
SRHD also considers socio-economic factors as they relate to health. A link exists
between education, poverty, and mobility choices. In Spokane Valley, between 2004 and
2008, 37.4 percent of the population had less than a high school diploma or GED. The
amount of education a person achieves influences their ability to earn a certain standard of
living. Between 2004 and 2008, 43.9 percent of the City's population was at or below the
200 percent federal poverty level. That is more than twice the national average. A
substantial percentage of the population either cannot afford automobile transportation, or
affording it is a financial hardship. For these people, in addition to the young in age and the
older population, getting around by other alternatives such as walking, bicycling or transit is
a necessity.
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11.2.3 Existing Bicycle System
Though developed as a compilation of rural townships over time, the City of Spokane Valley has a
strong grid pattern of streets. The placement of principal and minor arterials, collectors and local
access streets overlaid on the relatively flat topography provides an excellent base for non-
motorized transportation.
a. Types of Bicycle Users
There are many types of bicyclists with varying skills and levels of comfort in terms of riding
in traffic. While bicyclists can be loosely categorized as experienced adult, casual adult and
child cyclists, there are many levels of cycling competency and just as many opinions as to
what makes an ideal bike route. Some experienced cyclists ride on busy arterial streets
regardless of bicycle facilities. Some cyclists will ride on busy roads only if bike lanes are
provided. Some will use the lanes only if parallel residential roads are unavailable.
b. Existing Bicycle Facilities
A combination of striped bike lanes, posted bicycle friendly routes and separated bike
facilities are found throughout the City. In addition, other streets act as informal routes,
favored by bicycle commuters as safe and convenient alternatives to bike ways with heavy
automobile traffic.
The following different types of bicycle facilities, as defined by the American Association of
State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) are found throughout Spokane
Valley:
i. Shared Use Path: Facilities on separated right-of-way and with minimal cross flow by
motor vehicles. Minimum width is six feet; optimal width is ten feet. Shared use paths
may also be used by pedestrians, skaters, wheelchair users, joggers and other non-
motorized users.
• The Centennial Trail is an example of a shared use path in the City. With
connections through adjacent jurisdictions, it is an important regional recreational
and commuting facility. Other shared use paths exist along the south side of
Appleway Avenue from Sprague Avenue to the eastern City boundary and on
Sullivan Road, from Centennial Trail to just south of Trent Road.
ii. Bike Lanes: A portion of a roadway designated by striping, signing and pavement
markings for the preferential or exclusive use by bicyclists. The required width of a bike
lane on a given street varies based on several factors, such as existence of a gutter
and curb. Parking and traffic volume must be considered as well. AASHTO and SRTC
(Spokane Regional Transportation Council) guidelines recommend that for a street
without gutter or curb, the minimum width of the bike lane should be four feet. If the
street includes curb and gutter, the minimum width should be five feet. In situations
where parking is permitted without any striping or stalls, AASHTO guidelines
recommend an 11-foot bike lane width. Bicycle lanes improve conditions for cyclists of
all abilities within a given corridor and encourage increased bicycle use by providing a
greater degree of comfort and perceived safety for less skilled cyclists.
• Striped bicycle lanes are located along several arterials, including 32nd Avenue,
portions of Broadway, Evergreen Road, Mission Road, Sprague Avenue and 16th
Avenue. Mirabeau Parkway from Pines Road to Indiana Avenue and Indiana
Avenue from Mirabeau to Evergreen Road are also improved with bike lanes.
iii. Signed Shared Roadway: Signed lane allowing both vehicular and bicycle traffic.
Minimum width is 14 feet. Signed shared roadways indicate to cyclists that there are
particular advantages to using these routes compared to alternate routes.
• In the City of Spokane Valley, signed shared roadways exist on 4th Avenue from
University to Conklin, and on Trent from Flora to the eastern city boundary.
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iv. Shared Roadway: Lane allowing both vehicular and bicycle traffic. No signing is
involved.
• All public streets in the City of Spokane Valley can be defined as shared roadways.
Existing bike facilities in the City of Spokane Valley are shown in Map 11.1. Other bicycle
facilities found throughout the City include bicycle parking facilities at some commercial,
public and office facilities and bicycle racks on transit vehicles.
c. System Deficiencies
Barriers surrounding both recreation and commuting bicycle activity throughout the City
include crossing Interstate 90, railroad tracks, and the Spokane River. Currently, principal
arterials cross these barriers. However, the limited space for bike facilities on these
arterials plus the traffic volume hinders the safety and comfort for many riders. This
impacts those trying to access commercial and employment centers in the north part of the
City as well as those trying to access the Centennial Trail. Other factors impacting bicycle
activity include impaired sight distances, limited street connectivity, cyclist and motorist
behaviors, lack of way-finding signs, and maintenance issues.
11.2.4 Existing Pedestrian System
a. Types of Pedestrians
For trips of a certain length, walking is a simple affordable way to get around. Spokane
Valley, with relatively flat terrain and a predominately grid street pattern, has great
opportunities for pedestrians of all kinds. People choose to walk for many reasons
including recreation and necessity. Pedestrians include adults, children, seniors, people
without cars and people with disabilities. Those with higher levels of transportation choice,
i.e. those specifically able to afford cars and of driving age, make use of autos for most
trips. This situation is not so much a reflection of popular transportation preferences but of
the many auto-dominated land use and transportation decisions that created present day
Spokane Valley. Citizens, including those driving cars as well as seniors, youth and people
with disabilities, need safety, connectivity and accessibility.
b. Existing Pedestrian Facilities
Sidewalk inventories were performed by City staff as part of the analyses conducted for the
Bike and Pedestrian Master Program and the American with Disabilities Act transition plan.
Also, in association with the Safe Routes to School program, volunteers from all elementary
and middle schools in the City conducted walking audits to determine potential routes to
their schools and to identify missing sidewalk segments, potential pedestrian conflicts and
existing safe haven areas for students.
The existing pedestrian system in Spokane Valley includes sidewalks, shared use paths,
wide shoulders on rural roads and residential streets. Generally, sidewalks exist on most of
the existing arterials and range in width from three to six feet. In addition, most streets
surrounding elementary, middle and high school facilities are improved with sidewalks.
Several shared-use paths, intended for all types of non-motorized transportation, are
located throughout the City (see section on existing bicycle facilities above). Map 11.3
shows locations of existing sidewalk facilities.
Other infrastructure associated with pedestrian activity includes curb ramps, intersection
markings, cross walks with and without associated signals, benches and shelters for transit
facilities, and street trees.
c. System Deficiencies:
For the most part, sidewalks on arterials are constructed adjacent to the curb and lanes
where cars are traveling in excess of 30 and 40 miles per hour, impacting pedestrian
comfort and safety. In addition, while current development standards require separated
sidewalks, there are portions where sidewalks were not built with initial street construction.
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Other factors making walking difficult include crosswalk issues on high-volume streets,
obstructions such as power poles and utility boxes in the sidewalk, outdated or non-existent
curb ramps, poor lighting, limited facilities at transit stops, and maintenance issues.
11.3 Goals and Policies
Spokane Valley is intended to become a bicycle and pedestrian friendly City, where bicycling and
walking are encouraged and promoted as safe and convenient forms of transportation and
recreation. Goals help guide actions towards fulfilling this vision. Policies are more specific
statements relating to implementing measures that will achieve the goals.
As with many cities, Spokane Valley has limited funds with which to pursue its bike and pedestrian
goals. Focused and prioritized resources will aid the City in having a positive impact on non-
motorized transportation infrastructure. The City will strive to make strategic investments of the
limited resources available and where possible, leverage resources in cooperation with other
governmental and private agencies.
The following goals and policies are consistent with the goals and policies of other chapters of the
Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, with the Countywide Planning Policies and the Growth
Management Act.
Network and Facilities Goal & Policies
Goal BP-1 Provide a comprehensive bikeway and pedestrian system
connecting residential neighborhoods with parks, schools,
commercial areas, trails, and employment areas within the City and
to adjacent jurisdictions.
Policies
BP-1.1 Encourage bike lanes, shared use paths and sidewalks throughout the City
where applicable and appropriate.
BP-1.2 Encourage bicycle parking facilities at commercial and public facilities as well as
at places of employment.
BP-1.3 Work with Spokane Transit Authority to develop safe, comfortable and secure
pedestrian amenities and bicycle parking facilities at transit stops as well as bike
racks on transit vehicles.
BP-1.4 Encourage sidewalks, bicycle facilities and shared use paths as part of
development where applicable.
BP-1.5 Encourage landscaping, bollards and other treatments with new streets, parking
lots and other pedestrian activity zones to create an effective safety and visual
buffer between the sidewalk and the street.
BP-1.6 Coordinate on regional non-motorized efforts in partnership with adjoining
jurisdictions and with the Spokane Regional Transportation Council.
BP-1.7 Pursue joint funding applications for implementation that will expand the regional
bikeway and pedestrian network.
BP-1.8 Strive to maintain access for pedestrians, bicycles and emergency response
vehicles when a street closure or a vacation request is processed.
BP-1.9 Encourage the use of technological advances to provide a safe, user friendly
bicycle and pedestrian network.
BP-1.10 When considering alternative modes of transportation, priority should be placed
on providing sidewalks for children particularly in areas near parks and schools.
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Safety and Accessibility Goal and Policies
Goal BP-2 Reduce the number of bicycle and pedestrian injuries through development
of safe and accessible routes for bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and
abilities.
Policies
BP-2.1 Encourage bicycle and pedestrian facilities to meet nationally recognized design
standards for safety and accessibility, such as AASHTO.
BP-2.2 Encourage bicycle routes and shared use paths to be properly signed and
marked to address personal safety.
BP-2.3 Encourage safe bicycle and pedestrian crossings of major arterials, railroads, I-
90 and the Spokane River through use of innovative treatments where
appropriate.
BP-2.4 Encourage the enforcement of pedestrian and bicycle safety rules on City streets
and bikeways.
Promotion and Education Goal and Policies
Goal BP-3 Implement comprehensive education and encouragement programs
targeted at all populations in the City.
Policies
BP-3.1 Continue coordinating with existing agencies and programs, including the
Spokane Regional Health District, the Safe Routes to Schools program, the
Police Department, SCOPE, the Commute Trip Reduction program and other
entities concerned with bicycle and pedestrian safety, to create education
programs focused on safe bicycle riding, walking and motorist activity.
BP-3.2 Provide current and easily accessible information about the bicycle and
pedestrian networks, programs and facilities.
Implementation, Funding and Maintenance Goal and Policies
Goal BP- 4 Seek funding from all available sources to implement and maintain
bicycle and pedestrian facilities as well as ongoing education and
enforcement.
Policies
BP-4.1 Maintain a prioritized and phased implementation plan that takes into
consideration the scope, cost and benefits of a facility, and available funding
opportunities.
BP-4.2 Where feasible, include facilities as described in this Bike and Pedestrian
Element as part of the annual Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
BP-4.3 Review and monitor opportunities for multi-modal grant funding as they become
available.
BP-4.4 City should strive to maintain quality street surfaces that provide a safe
environment for vehicles and cyclists.
BP-4.5 Ensure internal coordination between departments prior to developing street
projects that include bike and/or pedestrian facilities.
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BP-4.6 Use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to facilitate the
construction of safer pedestrian routes serving low and moderate income
neighborhoods throughout the City of Spokane Valley.
BP-4.7 Direct the use of the CDBG funds for the benefit of citizens in low and moderate
income neighborhoods to develop pedestrian connections that would provide
public transit access to critical services for these citizens and pedestrian routes
that enable children to safely walk to school in these neighborhoods.
11.4 Bike and Pedestrian Master Program
11.4.1 Engineering Improvements
a. Overall Bicycle and Pedestrian Network
The City of Spokane Valley Bike and Pedestrian Master Program is based on field data,
citizen input and engineering analysis of constraints and opportunities for bicycle and
pedestrian facilities. It should be noted that this is a master program, not a detailed
feasibility analysis. As such, exact routing and designations could be modified during the
course of more detailed studies of specific projects. The recommended bikeway network is
shown in Map 11.2 and recommended pedestrian network is shown in Map 11.4. Map 11.5
shows the recommended travel ways for the schools that participated in the safe routes to
school exercise.
b. Possible Engineering Solutions
The specific types of bike and pedestrian treatments that are applied to roads vary
depending on the existing right-of-way, traffic counts, traffic speeds, roadway cross
sections, number of approaches or driveways on the street and topography. A brief
description of bicycle treatments is provided below. More specific design guidelines
including the complete toolbox and typical cross section layouts are found in Appendix 2:
Facility Design Guidelines.
i. Bicycle Friendly Routes — Bicycle friendly routes are roadways with low speeds and low
volumes. The treatments recommended for bicycle routes should strive to improve
through movements for bicyclists and other non-motorized modes. Bicycle route
treatments are ideal on two-lane roadways where traffic volume is less than 3,000
vehicles per day (although less than 1,500 vehicles per day is preferred) and posted
speeds of 25 miles per hour or less. See Appendix 2 for specific bicycle friendly route
treatments and cross sections.
ii. Bicycle Lanes - Bicycle lanes designate an exclusive part of the roadway (typically on
the right side of the roadway) to be used by bicyclists only. A bike lane is typically
located between the right most traffic lane and the curb or on street parking area. A
bicycle lane should be considered on roadways with traffic volumes greater than 3,000
vehicles per day or posted speeds greater than 25 miles per hour. Appendix 2 includes
a variety of bicycle lane treatments from a standard bike lane to buffered bike lanes
and climbing lanes. The appendix also includes cross sections showing how bike lanes
could be applied to existing City roadways.
iii. Cycle Tracks - A cycle track is an exclusive bike facility separated from vehicle traffic
and the sidewalk, and is intended to provide improved comfort and safety for the
bicyclist as compared to an on-street bike lane. The cycle track can be separated from
vehicle traffic using a variety of treatments (curbs, planter strips, on-street parking,
pavement markings, or other options). In addition, the cycle track should be clearly
defined from sidewalks (grade separated, pavement markings, or an alternate clear
indication) to prevent bicycle conflicts with pedestrians. A cycle track requires a wider
cross section than a typical bike lane, but should be considered on roadways where
bicyclists may not feel comfortable biking directly adjacent to vehicle traffic.
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iv. Shared Use Paths — Shared use paths are physically separated from the roadway and
are intended for use by pedestrians, bicyclists, runners and other non-motorized
users. Shared use paths supplement bike lanes, bicycle friendly routes and sidewalks
and connect to these other facilities at ends of the path as well as midway, depending
on the length and location. The number of driveways and crossings should be
minimized when designing a shared use path. Generally, if there are more than eight
crossings per mile, an on-street facility should be considered instead.
v. Bicycle Intersection Treatments - Intersection treatments improve the safety of
bicyclists through an intersection (typically a signalized intersection). Depending on the
characteristics of the cross streets (traffic and bicycle volumes, traffic and bicycle
speeds, type of bicycle facility, number of vehicles and/or bikes turning, visibility,
surrounding land use, and other factors) a range of treatments may be applicable.
Appendix 2 provides specific intersection treatment guidelines and criteria.
vi. Mid-Block Crossing Treatments - Mid-block crossings can be dangerous for bicyclists
because drivers are not typically expecting a crossing at a non-intersection location.
The need for a mid-block crossing may arise if two bicycle facilities are off-set or if a
trail intersects a roadway at mid-block. In these situations, mid-block crossing
treatments can be applied to improve the safety.
vii. Wayfinding - Wayfinding is meant to be used by bicyclists while en route to
communicate directions, distance and sometimes expected travel time to a particular
destination. Wayfinding is typically accomplished through the use of signs
supplemented at times with pavement markings. Wayfinding can be beneficial to all
types of bicycle facilities.
viii. Prioritization Criteria — Bicycle Network
The overall bicycle and pedestrian networks will be implemented over time. The
criteria contained in Appendix 1 has been used to determine where to focus available
funding and staff time to implement bicycle facility projects. Priority is given to those
projects anticipated to serve the most number of people and to contribute to overall
safety.
ix. Prioritization Criteria — Pedestrian Network
The criteria contained in Appendix 1 was used to determine where to focus available
funding and staff time to implement pedestrian facility projects. Priority is given to
those projects anticipated to serve the most number of people and to contribute to
overall safety.
x. Network Improvements
Facility improvements, summarized in Appendix 1, are categorized as short-term and
long-term projects based on need and ease of implementation.
11.4.2 Ancillary Facilities
Ancillary facilities add to the safety and comfort of using walking and bicycling as modes of
transportation. Ancillary facilities can include bicycle parking, showers and lockers, transit features
and bicycle and pedestrian maps. Crosswalk design can aid in increasing visibility through the use
of specific striping patterns and lights. The following methods address ancillary features:
a. Pedestrian Features: Encourage that pedestrian crossing facilities, including
crosswalks and signage, alert both motorists and pedestrians to the presence of the
facility. Work with developers and utilities to remove existing hazards such as light
poles and utility boxes from the sidewalk. Where appropriate, constrain roadway width
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with bulb-outs and tighter right turns at intersections to slow vehicles as they approach
areas with high pedestrian volumes. Provide sidewalks or pedestrian paths between
neighborhoods and commercial or public destinations where appropriate. Encourage
clearly identified safe walking paths between public sidewalks and commercial
buildings.
b. Bicycle Parking: Continue to require bicycle racks for new development. Consider
developing standards for the size of bicycle parking spaces, clearance, aisles, signs,
anchoring, non-interference with pedestrian circulation, and weather protection.
c. Shower and Locker Facilities: Continue to coordinate with Spokane County Commute
Trip Reduction program to encourage shower and locker facilities as tenant benefits
and to encourage employers to consider partnering with nearby gym facilities for use of
existing shower facilities.
d. Transit Features: Continue as an active partner with the Spokane Regional
Transportation Council and the Spokane Transit Authority to encourage the
accommodation of bike lockers and bikes on transit vehicles.
11.4.3 Education and Encouragement
Unfortunately, too many bicyclists in the United States lack the basic skills or knowledge to safely
ride a bicycle in traffic. Many people are afraid of bicycling on streets. Bicycle education programs
are designed to increase bicycle safety by improving the ability to ride with traffic as well as improve
motorist awareness. The difficulties faced in helping people develop this skill and knowledge stems
from the wide range of age groups that require this training and the necessity to tailor the programs
to each group. Bicycle education programs should be directed at children bicyclists, adult bicyclists
and motorists.
The following methods address education and encouragement:
a. Child Education and Encouragement: In conjunction with the Health District, school
districts and other interested organizations, encourage development of bicycle
education programs for several age groups or use existing programs that have
demonstrated effectiveness. Programs could be incorporated into existing summer
parks programming and existing school programming. Programs could include bicycle
helmet safety information, maintenance and repair, safe riding habits and bicycle rides.
More specifically, students in grades K-3 could be taught basic pedestrian skills,
stranger danger, crossing residential streets, using pedestrian push buttons and taking
a school bus. Older students in Grades 4 to 5 could learn bike safety and handling
skills, including bike operation on streets with supervised bike rides on neighborhood
streets. Later, in Grades 7-9, students could learn basic mobility skills of how to get
around town including using transit for utilitarian and recreational trips (e.g., how to
read a bus schedule, execute a transfer, take rapid transit), and more on safe bicycling
practices. In tenth grade, many students take driver's education. The driver's
education curriculum could include focused instruction on how motorists should interact
with pedestrians and bicyclists, how to predict their movements, pass safely and learn
when different modes have the right-of-way.
b. Adult Education and Encouragement: Continue to partner with the Health District,
Police Department, SCOPE and other interested organizations to develop adult
pedestrian and bicycle program(s) which could include a public awareness campaign
focused on responsible road behavior. The campaign could be directed to
pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists alike and make use of public service space from
newspapers, television, radio, bus advertising, posters and flyers included in utility
bills. In addition, promote community events such as Bike to Work Week, charity bike
rides, costume rides, bike fairs and bicycle rodeos. Include bicycle safety checks and
safety information. Incorporate "share the road" signs where appropriate on City
streets and include "sharing the road" or other safety campaign information on the
City's webpage.
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11.4.4 Enforcement
While laws that address bicyclists' behavior and safety are in place, they are sometimes not fully
enforced. Effective enforcement leads to a safer environment for pedestrians, bicyclists and
motorists alike. The following methods address enforcement of this Bike and Pedestrian Master
Program:
a. Law Enforcement: Work with the Spokane Valley Police Department to develop a policy to
include the City's intent to enforce existing laws affecting pedestrian, bicyclist and motorist
responsibilities, including parking in bike lanes but especially those relating to drunken
driving, careless driving, speeding and failing to yield.
b. School Crossings: Continue assisting school districts to develop their Safe Routes to School
programs to ensure safe crossing activity at school sites. Engage SCOPE as an additional
presence where needed.
c. Facility Upkeep: Continue existing program of regular maintenance of street and sidewalk
facilities. Ensure that asphalt pavement overlays are flush with the concrete gutter and that
utility covers are flush with the pavement.
11.4.5 Implementation and Funding
Various portions of this Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Program can be implemented with existing
procedures (such as paint applied when a road is resurfaced, continuing existing requirements and
coordination with other agencies). Other portions will require further study, possible neighborhood
input and detailed engineering design. Table 11.4.1 summarizes potential steps involved with
implementation:
Table 11.4.1 BPMP Implementation Summary
Program or Possible Implementation Step(s) Lead Department
Improvement
Further studies to determine exact facility Community Development; Public Works
improvements to be implemented
Neighborhood input Community Development
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Network Improvements Engineering design work Public Works
Funding source identification Community Development; Public Works
Environmental review Community Development; Public Works
Application of requirements with development Community Development; Project Developers
Ancillary Facilities
Coordination with other agencies Community Development
Education and Program research and development Community Development; Parks Department
Encouragement Programs
Coordination with other agencies in developing Community Development
programs
Enforcement Programs
Funding Source identification Community Development; Public Works
As referenced in Table 11.4.1, funding would be required to implement many portions of the Bike
and Pedestrian Master Program.
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Detailed descriptions of funding sources, including match requirements and application timing, are
contained in Appendix 3. Review of several funding programs reveals that while each grant
announcement details specific criteria for funding, certain common threads are present. When
applying for funding consider the following criteria:
a. Partnership
Funding is limited. Therefore, grant sources encourage and support cooperative regional
projects and planning efforts that integrate housing, transportation, environmental impact
and economic development. Projects that pull together public and private entities and
multiple stakeholders are favored.
b. Risk Reduction
Crash data quantifies dangerous stretches of pedestrian and bicycle commute routes.
Increasing safety for pedestrians and bicyclists encourages the larger community to
consider these alternative modes of transportation. Projects designed to address a clear
and demonstrated safety hazard are therefore encouraged.
c. Location
Bike and pedestrian facilities that link residential areas with schools, recreation facilities,
and shopping areas result in a large benefit to a community. Encouraging alternative
transportation to daily activities reduces car commutes and pollution. Well located projects
also consider and provide for multi-generational users.
d. Broad Project Scope
Developing and encouraging use of an overall bike and pedestrian system is an on-going
process. Implementing a successful bike and pedestrian master program includes
identification of facility improvements, provisions for education, encouragement and
enforcement, and program follow-up that provides for evaluation and adjustments over
time.
11.4.6 Monitoring and Modifications
Monitoring the effectiveness of the overall BPMP can be accomplished as part of the annual
Comprehensive Plan review and update. Modifications to the Bicycle Map, the Pedestrian Map, the
project implementation tables and other programs described in this Chapter can be accomplished
as needed to achieve established goals. The City's web page can be updated with notices of
projects that are in the planning, design, build or maintenance phase. Education and enforcement
activities can be highlighted on the web page.
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FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
May 9,2013
A. Background:
1. The Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan (Comprehensive Plan) includes an annual amendment
eyrie that runs from November 2nd to 'November 1st of the following year. The Planning
Commission considers applications received prior to November 1'1 in late witnterfearly spring of
this fo]Lowing year, with a decision by City Council in late spring/early summer.
2. For the 2013 Comprehensive Flan annual amendment cycle, the Community 13e.elopment
Department received two privately initiated requests for sate-specific Comprehensive Plan
amendments, designated as CPA-01-013 and CFA-02-013. In addition, the City initiated one
site-specific Comprehensive Plan amendment, designated as CPA-03-013. Sites approved for
Comprehensive Plan amendment will receive a zoning classification consistent with the new land
use designation. The City initiated Comprehensive Plan text amendments to six Comprehensive
Plan Elements: Chapter 2-Land Use, Chapter 3 —Transportation, Chapter 4—Capital Facilities
and Public services, Chapter 7 — Economic Development, Chapter 10 — Neighborhoods, and
Chapter 11 —Bike and Pedestrian. The Comprehensive Plain text amendments are designated as
CPA-05-013 through CPA-10-013.
B. Findings:
1. Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 17.80.140 provides the framework for the public to
participate throughout the Comprehensive Plan amendment process, inoludiug notice and public
hearing requirements.
2. On April 19, 2013,noticu for the proposed amendments was placed in the Spokane Valley News
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Heald and each site subject to a site-specific amendment was posted with a "Notice of Public
Hearing"sign,with a description of the proposal.
3. Individual notice of the site-specific map amendment proposals were mailed to alt property
owners within 400 feet of mini:affected site.
4. On May 10, 2013, the Department of Commerce was provided a notice of intent to adopt
amendments tc the Comprehensive Plan.
5. Pursuant to the State Environmental Pcnlacy Act set forth in RCW 43.21C (SEPAL environmental
checkhsts were required for each proposed Comprehensive Plan map and text amendment.
6. Staff reviewed the errvironnnnental checklists and a threshold determination was made for each
Comprehensive Plan amendment. Optional Determinations of Nom-Significance (DNS) were
issued for each of the requested Comprehensive Plan amendments on April 19,2013.
7, The DNS's. were published in the City's official newspaper en April 19, 20]3, consistent with
Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC),Title 21, Environmental Controls.
8 The Planning Commission finds the procedural requirements of SEPA and SVMC Title 21 have
been fulfilled.
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9. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments concurrently to evaluate the
cumulative impacts. The review was consistent with the annual amendment process outlined in
Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 17.80.140 and RCW 36.7UA (Growth Management
Act),
10. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on each of the Comprehensive Plan amendments
on May 9, 2013. After receiving public testimony, the Planning Commission deliberated and
voted to forward CPA-01-13, CPA-02-13, CPA-03-13, CPA-05-13, CPA-0 -13, CPA-07.13,
CPA-08-13, CPA-09-13, and CPA-10-13 to City Council with a recommendation for approval,
t 1. Prior to voting CPA-09-13 forward for City Council consideration, the Planning Commission
approved modifications to CPA-09-13,
12. The Nanning Commission hereby adopts and incorporates by reference all findings of staff for
CPA-U1:-113 throiugh CPA.03-013 and CPA-05-013 tough CPA-11-013, as attached.
13. The Planning Commission finds' the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Nei aro
consistent with Growth Management.At and do not result in internal inconsistencies within the
plan itself;
14. The Planning Commission finds the site-specific rrrap amendments will provide suitable land use
designations consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan,
Conclusions:
The Planning Commission finds compliance with SVMVMC 17.S0.140( — Comprehensive Plan
Amendment Approval Criteria. The proposed 2013 Comprehensive Plait amendments are consistent with
the goals and policies of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, and will promote the public health,
safety, welfare,and protection of the environment.
Recommendations:
The Spokane Va[ley Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the proposed 2013
Comprehensive Plan amendments as attached..
Approved is 23'1 day of. a 2013.„..d .p.,____:_;,
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APPROVED Minutes
Connell Chambers— City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
May 9, 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 Proen.t Absent CITY STAFF
Bill Bntes- Ch&it q r Scott Kuhta, planning Manager
Joe Stay—Vice Chair fJ Mike Basinger, Senior [Tanner
Steven Neill l Erik Larnb, Deputy City Attorney
Kevin Anderson l-
Mike Phillips � p-
Robert MGCisJin l; 1
Christina Carlson - Cori l-Jlinshaw,secretary
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Slay made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded and this
motion was passed unanimously.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Neill made a motion to approve the April 25, 2013 minutes as presented
seconded and this motion -vas passed rt►tanhnorsly.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VIL COI.'v1IVIISSION REPORTS
There was no pubic. comment.
VIIL ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning Manager Scott Kuhta reported that there would be two upcoming community
meetings. On May 20'x' at 6:00 PM at the Spokane Valley I_ibrary 12004 E. Main, there is an
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open house on the park and library conceptual plan for the property adjacent to Balfour Park.
On May 22" at 4:00 PM, there is a follow up meeting oxi the Appleway Trail planning process.
The trail planning is from 'University to Evergreen for the Appleway section for a multi-use
path.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
The Public Hearing opened at 6:08 PM
A. New Business:
Senior Planner Mike Basinger provided an overview of the amendments for the 2013
Comprehensive Plan.
Public Comment:
CPA-01--13
L Linda Stack, 14106 E. Springfield, Spokane Valley: Ms. Stack had concerns on the
building height. Planning Manager Kuhta stated that the maximum hriilding height for
that zone is 45ft. Ms. Stack stated she would not like it if there were apartments looking
in her yard. Mr. Kuhta clarified that the property that is to the east will remain in the
low-density residential category, which is single-family zoning.
2. Linda Lather, 14010 E. Alki, Spokane Valley: Ms. Lafser had concerns about where the
business and parking were going to be located and if they plan is to extend the road
Senior Planner Basinger responded that access to that development would come off
Evergreen. Future development of the back parcel may be accessed from Alki, but will
be in the low-density residential category.
3. Applicant Merle Artier lvith Arger Company, 300 N. Mullen, Spokane Valley: Provided
an overview of developments in the valley including one on Evergreen. Mr. Arger
stated that they are looking to add some consistency by moving the zoning line to the
east to line up with the property to the south. He stated what makes this different from
the property to the south is it is next to a community commercial zone to the north
which makes it a good candidate for garden office.
CPA-02-13
1. Applicant Todd Whipple, 2528 N. Sullivan Rd., Spokane Valley: Mr, Whipple
provided the plan for CPA-02-1.3. Ile stated that changing this from low density
residential to high density residential would have little impact to the overall
neighborhood, given the fact that the City has standards and requirements in the code
that will guide then in the process.
2. Jay Shuman, 18414 E. Sinto, Spokane Valley: Mr. Shuman believes there is a lot of
impact in regards to this change. He stated that the view to Holiday Bills is blocked
with apartments from where he lives and the view to Mica Peak will be blocked if more
apartments are put in, Mr. Shuman also stated the traffic flow and congestion is going
to change.
3. Ben Thompson, 18511 E. Sharp, Spokane Va]Iey: Wanted to know where the access is
going to be to the apartments. Planning Manager Kuhta stated that it is not determined
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yet. Mr. Thompson stated that he lives on Sharp and its tough living there already due
to heavy traffic, no more scenic view,
4. Talena Thompson, 1.8511 E. Sharp, Spokane Valley: Ms. Thompson stated that the
people that live in the apartments already throw cigarette butts and garbage over the
fence line. People are inconsiderate. She said as a homeowner she takes good card of
her property and would like this to stay how it is.
5. Dennis Crapo, Diamond Rock Construction, and subject property owner, 2602 N.
Sullivan, Spokane Valley: Mr. Crapo expressed some insight on the application. From
Barker to Toone there is a short distance that is accessed by the residents of the
apartments. He stated that the residents to the apartments generally pass Wendy's and
then they drive into the parking lot. Mr. Crapo stated that he has never had any calls
from the neighborhood reflecting any issues with trash or cigarette butts. Commissioner
Carlson asked if there is trouble-finding parkin;. Mr. Crapo responded that they had.
done a traffic study and that in addition the existing apartments have aclegtrate parking,
which was required to be able to build the apartments. Commissioner Carlson asked
Mr. Crapo if he had plans for a specific building where he is proposing his change and
what could fit there. Mr. Crapo stilted that they would have to look at the zoning. He
said eighteen units would fit there_ Senior Planner Basinger explained what was before
them was the change to MF-2 and there is a variety of uses that are allowed with an
MF-2. Mr, Basinger discussed that the Planning Commission needs to look at it to sce if
it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and regulations, and make sure the
regulations protect the neighborhood character. He stated that there is a relational set
back that was adopted; it transitions the height to any adjacent single-family use or
zone. The two single-family uses to the west would require the relational setback for
any development on this property.
6. Jay Shuman, 18414 E, Sint°, Spokane Valley: Mr. Shuman discussed that due to all the
growth, during rush hour traffic Barker and Boone are being backed up. It is causing
traffic to go up to Sharp and Sinto and zipping thru those neighborhoods to get back to
Boone to get back into the apartments. Commissioner McCaslin commended the public
for coming in early on the process before it goes to Council. Ile also recommended that
if they have complaints about the neighboring property or traffic problems they treed to
file those complaints as soon as possible, That would help their case. Commissioner
Neill asked what it would lake to have a light installed. Mr. Basinger stated that this is a
non-project action. At the time of development, the applicant would have to meet
transportation eoncurrency. City's traffic engineer would require a traffic study and if
there are concerns then the applicant will have to participate in improving the traffic
system.
CPA-03-13, CPA-05-13, CPA-06-13, CPA-07-13, CPA-08-13, CPA-09-13, CPA-10-13
No comments
A comment letter} am Kristi Wheeldon for CPA-01-13 is incorporated into the record.
A comment letter was received from Harlan Douglass for CPA-03-13 is incorporated into
record.
Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 0f6
Public Hearing was closed at 7:02 pm.
CPA-D1-13
Motion: Commissioner Neill made a Martin 10 approve and forward to the City Council
CPA-01-13 as presented. seconded and this motion was passed unanimously.
Discussion: Commissioner Carlsen stated that the amendment was consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and the development regulations. Commissioner Stay stated that the
proposed amendment would :make a nice clean line with the adjacent Garden Office
classification.
CPA-02-13
Motion; Commissioner Stoy made a "notion to approve and forward to the City Council
CPA.-02-f3 as presented, five yes, one ila and one refused (Connnissioner Anderson) dice
to having a family member affected by the proposed change.
Discussion: Commissioner Carlsen stated that the amendment was not consistent with goals
and policies iri the Comprehensive Plan and would affect the character of the adjacent
single-family development. Commissioner Bates stated that the amendment was a natural
progression of the existing multifamily development to the east. Commissioner Phillips
stated that the site was an appropriate place for multifamily development. Commissioner
Stoy stated that this was a great place for a small continuation of multifamily development.
Stopped for a ten-minute break at 7:15 pm.
Resumed at 7:2.5 pm.
CPA-03-13
Motion: Commissioner Stay made a motion + approve and c and to the City Council
CFA-03-13 aspresented seconded and this motion was passed unanimously.
Discussion: Commissioner Bates stated that they had received a letter from Harlan
Douglass asking for his property to remain in the Office designation. Commissioner Stay
stated the amendment is appropriate considering it would make the parcels conforming
uses. Commissioner Stoy asked Legal if there were any issues with changing the property
to conform without the property owners consent. Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney, stated
that the Commission should base their decision on the consistency with the GMA, the
Comprehensive Plan, and the Development Regulations. He further staled that the courts
have found that the policy behind legislative zoning is to eliminate non-conforming uses.
Commissioner Neill asked Mr. Lamb if by changing the zone it would affect Mr. Douglass
in any way. Mr. Lamb stated that with discussion with Mr. Basinger and Mr. Kuh.ta that
they had not identified any negative impacts associated with the amendment. As Mr.
Basinger stated, the zoning would allow all of the same uses as Office and the County
Assessor stated that the taxes would not change. Commissioner Bates stated that he felt
that the letter did not provide enough information on why the property owner did not want
the amendment and thought that they should have provided a representative at the public
hearing to express their interests. Commissioner Carlsen staled that the amendment should
be approved as recommended by staff including all the properties. Commissioner
McCaslin stated that the property owner should have sent a representative if they had
concerns regard ing the amendment.
Planning Commission N1inttre Page 4 of 6
CPA-05-]3
.lotion: Commissioner Gar°lsen made a motion to approve and forward to the City Craancil
CPA-05-13 as presented, seconded and this motion was passed unanimously.
Discussion: Commissioner Bates asked why the vacant and partially used land went up and
why the net developable acres went down in Table 2.1 Land Capacity Analysis. Mr.
Basinger, Senior Planner, stated that there are many variables that go into the City's land
capacity analysis. Mr. Basinger further stated that he would be happy to provide the
Commission with a detailed report on land quantity analysis at a future date.
CPA.-0b-13
Motion: Commissioner Carlsen made a motion to approve and forward to the City Council
CPA-06-13 as presented, seconded and this motion was passed unanimously.
Discussion: None
CPA-07-13
oliorr: Commissioner Neill made a motion to approve and forward to the City Council
CPA-07-13 as presented, seconded and this motion was passed unanimously.
Discussion: None
CPA-0g-13
Commissioner Carlsen made a mutton to approve and forward to the City Council CPA-
08-13 aspresented seconcledand this rrrotiorn was passed unanimously,
Discussion None
CPA-X19-1.3
Commissioner CarlSore made cr motion to approve and forward to the City Council C'P.A-
09-13 as presented
Discussion: Commissioner Anderson stated that he thought sorne of the wording could not
be defined and should be removed. The Commission determined that some of the language
should be modified(see below).
A motion on the table discussion was to make some changes to the motion as follows:
1. NP-2.5 remove (grocery stores and).
2. NP-2.3 remove (social capital and replace with community interaction).
3. NP-2.6 remove(and recognize).
Commissioner Carl}err made a motion to amend the original motion CPA-09.13 to
incorporate the changes NP-2.5 remove (grocery stores and), NP-2.3 remove (social
capital and replace with carrrrntrnrty interaction), and NP-2,6 remove (and recognize),
.seconded and this motion was passed unanimously.
Main motion as amended:
Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 6
Commissioner Corlsen made a motion to approve and forward CPA-09-13 with the
changes incorporated and to forward to the City Council cs presented, seconded and this
motion was passed unanimously.
CPA-ID-113
Commissioner Stoy made a motion to approve and,forwar•d to the City Council CFA-10-13
as presented, seconded and this motion was passed unanimotusly.
Discussion: Commissioner Stoy and Commissioner Bates congratulated Mr. Basinger on
the development of the Bike and Pedestrian program.
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 8-34 p.m.
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BUJ Bates, Chairperson
Carl Hinshaw, PC Secretary.
Date signed
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Review
Meeting Date: July 9, 2013 Department Director Approval Z
Item: Check all that apply: ❑consent ❑old business Z new business ❑public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin.report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 13-009: Official Zoning Map
amendments
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A, SVMC 17.80.140 and 19.30.010
PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: On May 21, 2013, staff presented City Council with an
administrative report on the 2013 Comprehensive Plan amendments. City Council requested that
parcel 35242.9012 be removed from CPA-03-13 based upon public comment received by the
Planning Commission. First reading of the ordinance was conducted June 11, 2013.
BACKGROUND:
The Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 17.80.140 establishes an annual comprehensive
plan amendment cycle that runs from November 2nd to November 1st of the following year. The
Planning Commission considers applications received prior to November 1st in late spring of the
following year, with a decision by City Council in late spring/early summer.
For the 2013 Comprehensive Plan amendment period, the Community Development Department
received two privately initiated requests for site-specific Comprehensive Plan amendments. In
addition, the City is initiating one site-specific Comprehensive Plan amendment. Sites approved
for a Comprehensive Plan amendment will receive a zoning classification consistent with the
new land use designation.
On April 25, 2013, staff presented the proposed amendments to the Planning Commission at a
study session. On May 9, 2013, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on each of the
Comprehensive Plan amendments. After receiving public testimony, the Planning Commission
deliberated and voted to forward CPA-01-13, CPA-02-13, and CPA-03-13 to City Council with a
recommendation for approval.
On May 21, 2013, staff presented City Council with an administrative report on the 2013
Comprehensive Plan amendments. City Council conducted a briefing to review the proposed
amendments. At the briefing, Council requested that parcel 35242.9012 be removed from CPA-
03-13 to act in accordance with public comment received by the Planning Commission.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSALS:
Comprehensive Plan amendment proposals and corresponding rezone proposals are organized
into individual reports consisting of application materials, staff reports, maps, and comments
submitted to date to assist the City Council in its review.
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OPTIONS: Approve Ordinance No. 13-009 with or without modifications, or take other action
deemed appropriate.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve Ordinance No. 13-009.
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Basinger, AICP, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Ordinance No. 13-009 with Attachment A Map
[Note: Also reference yellow notebook: "2013 Comprehensive Plan Amendments." Also note
signed Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation, and Signed Planning Commission
Minutes included with previous agenda item.]
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 13-009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AS ORIGINALLY
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 07-015 AND AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED; AND
PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley (City) adopted the Spokane Valley Municipal Code
(SVMC) and the Official City Zoning Map pursuant to Ordinance No. 07-015, on September 25, 2007;
and
WHEREAS, the SVMC and Official City Zoning Map became effective on October 28, 2007;
and
WHEREAS,the Washington State Growth Management Act(GMA) allows comprehensive plans
to be amended annually(RCW 36.70A130); and
WHEREAS, amendments to the City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan (Comprehensive
Plan) may be initiated by the Planning Commission (Commission), the City Council (Council), citizens,
or by the Community Development Director based on citizen requests or when changed conditions
warrant adjustments; and
WHEREAS, the GMA requires comprehensive plans to be implemented with development
regulations, including the zoning of property consistent with land use map designations; and
WHEREAS, zone changes under consideration with the annual Comprehensive Plan amendments
are to be considered as area-wide rezones pursuant to SVMC 17.80.140; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the GMA, City adopted Public Participation Guidelines to direct the
public involvement process for adopting and amending comprehensive plans and area-wide rezones; and
WHEREAS, the SVMC provides that amendment applications shall be received until November
1 of each year; and
WHEREAS, the Official City Zoning Map has been amended by Ordinance 07-027, Ordinance
No. 08-012, Ordinance No. 09-009, Ordinance No. 09-040, Ordinance No. 10-008, Ordinance No. 11-
002, Ordinance No. 11-008, Ordinance 11-010, Ordinance No. 12-015, and Ordinance 12-019; and
WHEREAS, applications were submitted by the applicant, owner or by City staff to amend the
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps for the purpose of beneficially using the property described
herein; and
WHEREAS, following the application to the City, staff conducted an environmental review to
determine the potential environmental impacts from the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2013, after reviewing the environmental checklists, staff issued
Determinations of Non-Significance (DNS) for the proposals, published the DNS in the Valley News
Herald, and where appropriate posted the DNS on the sites and mailed the DNS to all affected public
agencies; and
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WHEREAS, on April 19, 2013, notice of the Commission public hearing was published in the
Valley News Herald; and
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2013, notice of the Commission hearing was mailed to all property
owners within 400 feet of the subject property; and
WHEREAS, on April 19,2013,notice of the hearing was posted on the subject properties; and
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2013, the Commission conducted a briefing to review the proposed
amendments; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2013, the Commission received evidence, information, public testimony,
and a staff report and recommendation at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2013, the Commission conducted a public hearing to consider proposed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. After receiving public testimony, the Commission deliberated
and voted to forward CPA-01-13, CPA-02-13, CPA-03-13, CPA-05-13, CPA-06-13, CPA-07-13, CPA-
08-13, CPA-09-13, and CPA-10-13 to Council with a recommendation for approval; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2013, the Washington State Department of Commerce was notified
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106 providing a notice of intent to adopt amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2013, Council conducted a briefing to review the proposed amendments.
At the briefing, Council requested that parcel 35242.9012 be removed from CPA-03-13 to adhere to the
property owner's request that his property not be subject to the amendments set forth in CPA-03-13; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2013, Council considered a first ordinance reading to adopt the
proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2013, Council considered a second ordinance reading at which time
Council approved written findings of fact setting forth the basis for recommending approval of the
proposed amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the Official Zoning Map,
originally adopted through Ordinance No. 07-015 and as subsequently amended, in order to permit the
property described herein to be used in a matter consistent with the same.
Section 2. Findings. The Council acknowledges that the Commission conducted
appropriate investigation and study and held a public hearing on the proposed amendments to
Comprehensive Plan, and the Council hereby approves the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan map
and text, with a modification to CPA-03-13 to remove parcel 35242.9012 from CPA-03-13. The Council
has read and considered the Commission's findings. The Council hereby makes the following findings:
1. Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 17.80.140 provides the framework for the public to
participate throughout the Comprehensive Plan and Official City Zoning Map amendment process,
including notice and public hearing requirements.
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2. On April 19, 2013, notice for the proposed amendments was placed in the Valley News Herald and
each site subject to a site-specific amendment was posted with a "Notice of Public Hearing" sign,
with a description of the proposal.
3. On April 19, 2013, individual notice of the site-specific map amendment proposals were mailed to all
property owners within 400 feet of each affected site.
4. On May 10, 2013,the Washington State Department of Commerce was provided a notice of intent to
adopt amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Official City Zoning Map.
5. Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act set forth in RCW 43.21C (SEPA), environmental
checklists were required for each proposed Comprehensive Plan map and text amendment.
6. Staff reviewed the environmental checklists and a threshold determination was made for each
Comprehensive Plan amendment.
7. On April 19, 2013, Determinations of Non-Significance (DNS) were issued for the requested
Comprehensive Plan amendments.
8. On April 19, 2013, the DNS's were published in the City's official newspaper, the Valley News
Herald, consistent with chapter 21.20 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC).
9. The procedural requirements of SEPA and SVMC Title 21 have been fulfilled.
10. The Commission and Council have reviewed the proposed amendments concurrently to evaluate the
cumulative impacts. The review was consistent with the annual amendment process outlined in
SVMC 17.80.140 and RCW 36.70A.
11. On May 9, 2013, the Commission held a public hearing on each of the Comprehensive Plan
amendments. After receiving public testimony, the Commission deliberated and voted to forward
CPA-01-13, CPA-02-13, and CPA-03-13 to Council with a recommendation for approval.
12. The Commission adopted and incorporated by reference all findings of staff for CPA-01-013, CPA-
02-13 and CPA-03-013. Such findings were included with the Commission's findings presented to
Council. The Council hereby adopts and incorporates by reference all findings of staff for CPA-01-
013, CPA-02-13, and CPA-03-013, as recommended by the Commission; and with the modification
to remove parcel 35242.9012 from CPA-03-13.
13. The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are consistent with GMA and do not result in
internal inconsistencies within the Comprehensive Plan itself.
14. The site-specific map amendments will provide suitable land use designations consistent with the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
15. The goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan were considered and the proposed amendments are
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
16. Findings were made and factors were considered to ensure compliance with approval criteria
contained in SVMC 17.80.140H(Comprehensive Plan amendments and area-wide rezones).
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17. The Comprehensive Plan land use map amendments will not adversely affect the public's general
health, safety, and welfare.
Section 3. Property. The properties subject to this Ordinance are described in Attachment
Section 4. Map Amendments. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, the City of Spokane Valley
Zoning Map, as originally adopted through Ordinance No. 07-015 and as subsequently amended, is
hereby amended as set forth in Attachment "A" (map). The Zoning Map amendments are generally
described as follows:
Map Amendments
File No. CPA-01-13
Proposal: Site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from
Low Density Residential (LDR) with a Single-Family Residential (R-3) zoning classification to an Office
(0)designation with a Garden Office (GO) zoning classification.
Applicant: Arger Co. Real Estate, Inc., 300 N Mullan Road, Spokane Valley,WA 99206.
Amendment Location: West 131 feet of parcel 45143.1328; generally located south of Springfield
Avenue east of Evergreen Road; further located in the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 14, Township 25
North, Range 44 East,Willamette Meridian, Spokane County,Washington.
Council Decision: Change the west 131 feet of parcel 45143.1328 to Garden Office (GO).
File No. CPA-02-13
Proposal: Site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from
Low Density Residential (LDR) with a Single-Family Residential (R-3) zoning classification to a High
Density Residential (HDR) designation with a High Density Multifamily Residential (MF-2) zoning
classification.
Applicant: Dennis Crapo,2602 North Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley,WA 99216.
Amendment Location: Parcels 55181.2602 and 55181.2604; generally located south of Sharp Avenue
west of Barker Road; further located in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 18, Township 25 North, Range
45 East,Willamette Meridian, Spokane County,Washington.
Council Decision: Change parcels 55181.2602 and 55181.2604 to High Density Multifamily Residential
(MF-2).
File No. CPA-03-13
Proposal: Site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from
Office (0) with an Office (0) zoning classification to a Community Commercial (C) designation with a
Community Commercial (C) zoning classification.
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 106, Spokane Valley, WA
99206.
Amendment Location: Parcels 35231.0603, 35231.9106, 35242.9010, and 35242.9011; generally
located south of Interstate 90 and north of 4th Avenue; further located in Sections 23 &24, Township 25
North, Range 43 East,Willamette Meridian, Spokane County,Washington.
Council Decision: Change parcels 35231.0603, 35231.9106, 35242.9010, and 35242.9011 to
Community Commercial (C).
File No. CPA-04-13: Withdrawn
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Section 5. Zoning Map/Official Controls. Pursuant to RCW 35A.63.100, for the purpose of
regulating the use of land and to implement and give effect to the Comprehensive Plan, the City hereby
amends the Official City Zoning Map as set forth in Attachment "A".
Section 6. Adoption of Other Laws. To the extent that any provision of the SVMC, or any
other law, rule, or regulation referenced in the attached Zoning Map(s) is necessary or convenient to
establish the validity, enforceability, or interpretation of the Zoning Map(s), then such provision of the
SVMC, or other law, rule, or regulation is hereby adopted by reference.
Section 7. Map - Copies on File-Administrative Action. The Zoning Map is maintained in
the office of the City Clerk as well as the City Department of Community Development. The City
Manager or designee, following adoption of this Ordinance, is authorized to modify the Zoning Map in a
manner consistent with this Ordinance.
Section 8. Liability. The express intent of the City is that the responsibility for compliance
with the provisions of this Ordinance shall rest with the permit applicant and their agents. This Ordinance
and its provisions are adopted with the express intent to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the
general public and are not intended to protect any particular class of individuals or organizations.
Section 9. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause,
or phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City as provided by
law.
PASSED by the City Council this day of July, 2013
Mayor,Thomas E. Towey
ATTEST:
City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge
Approved As To Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 9, 2013 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Bid Award — Sullivan Rd Bridge Southbound
(#4507) Over Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Tracks Overlay
Project #0175
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 3.35.10 — Contract Authority
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: (1) Adoption of the 2012-2017 Six Year TIP on June
28, 2011, which included the Sullivan Rd Bridge over UPRR Tracks Overlay Project; (2)
Approval of application for federal grant funding for the project on May 1, 2012; (3) Adoption of
the 2013-2018 Six Year TIP on June 26, 2012, which includes the project; (4) Info memo on
July 2, 2013.
BACKGROUND: The City of Spokane Valley received a Federal Bridge Grant covering 100%
of the cost for design and construction of a modified concrete overlay on the southbound
Sullivan Rd Bridge over the UPRR tracks, up to $286,142. Approximately 1/4 of the current
overlay, installed in 1983, is delaminating.
The project was advertised for bids on June 7, and bids were opened Friday, June 28. Three
bidders responded. MJ Hughes Construction, Inc. is the apparent low bidder with a total bid of
$148,873.00.
OPTIONS: 1) Award contract to MJ Hughes Construction, Inc.; 2) Not award contract to MJ
Hughes Construction, Inc.; 3) Provide additional direction to staff.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to award the bid for the Sullivan Rd Bridge
Southbound (#4507) Over UPRR Tracks Overlay Project #0175 to MJ Hughes Construction,
Inc., in the amount of $148,873.00 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the
construction contract.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: This project is 100% funded up to $286,142 with a federal
bridge maintenance grant.
STAFF CONTACT: Steve M. Worley, P.E., Senior Capital Projects Engineer
Eric Guth, P.E., Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS: Sullivan Rd Bridge SB (#4507) Over UPRR Tracks Overlay Bid Tabulations
BID TABULATION
Sullivan Rd SB over UPRR Overlay
CIP Project No. 0175
Federal Aid Project No:BHM-4103(009)
BID OPENING DATE: June 28,2013,10:00 a.m.
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Engineer's Estimate
MJ Hughes Construction
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West Company,Inc.
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ITEM
Unit
TOTAL
QUANTITY
Unit Price
Total Cost
Unit Price
Total Cost
Unit Price
Total Cost
Unit Price
Total Cost
1
2
3
4
5
MOBILIZATION
SPCC PLAN
PROJECT TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL
STRUCTURE SURVEYING
REMOVING EXISTING CONCRETE OVERLAY
L.S.
L.S.
L.S.
L.S.
S.Y.
1
1
1
1
370
$ 17,564.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 7,500.00
$ 40.00
$ 17,564.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 10,000.00
$ 7,500.00
$ 14,800.00
814,800.00
$1,000.00
$15,000.00
$350.00
$65.00
$ 14,800.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 350.00
$ 24,050.00
$14,500.00
$500.00
$9,100.00
$1,500.00
$44.00
$ 14,500.00
$ 500.00
$ 9,100.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 16,280.00
$16,500.00
$1,000.00
$17,500.00
$1,500.00
$35.00
$ 16,500.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 17,500.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 12,950.00
6
7
8
9
10
SCARIFYING CONCRETE SURFACE
FORCE ACCOUNT FORMS FOR FULL DEPTH DECK REPAIR
FURTHER DECK PREPARATION
EXPANSION JOINT PREPARATION
MODIFIED CONCRETE OVERLAY
S.Y.
EST.
EST.
L.F.
C.F.
370
1
1
113
560
$ 80.00
$ 500.00
$ 25,000.00
$ 20.00
$ 90.00
$ 29,600.00
$ 500.00
$ 25,000.00
$ 2,260.00
$ 50,400.00
$71.00
$500.00
$25,000.00
$30.00
$9.65
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$ 500.00
$ 25,000.00
$ 3,390.00
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$127.00
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 9, 2013 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. Report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Intergovernmental Purchasing Contract with the
Washington State General Administration Office.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Chapter 39.34 RCW
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Administrative report February 19, 2013; approval of
former agreement March 12, 2013; information only for new agreement July 2, 2013.
BACKGROUND: The City is authorized under state law to utilize the purchasing contracts of
other jurisdictions in the state by following certain rules. This is commonly referred to as
"piggybacking" on the contract of the other entity. One of the requirements is the adoption of an
interlocal agreement by both entities which provides such authority. This proposed interlocal
agreement meets that requirement. There are other requirements specific to each piggybacked
purchasing event.
Staff is proposing this interlocal purchasing agreement with the State of Washington — General
Administration Office (GAO) so the City can purchase various items, including miscellaneous
equipment and goods for Public Works, and IT equipment. Items purchased through this
contract are generally expected to be below normal retail pricing.
The City previously entered into its last such agreement with the State in March, 2013, which
expired June 30, 2013. This new contract is revised in form, and shorter. Of importance to
note is that the new contract does not carry a cost. The former agreement was $2,000
annually.
Public Works staff has requested expedited consideration of this agreement to be able to timely
purchase equipment for installation of school beacons for a pending project.
OPTIONS: (1) Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute as drafted; (2) request further
information.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move that we authorize the City Manager to finalize
and execute the Master Contract Usage Agreement with the State of Washington.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: No cost to the City for the purchasing agreement.
STAFF CONTACT: Cary Driskell, City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS: State of Washington Intergovernmental Master Contract Usage Agreement.
Agreement Number:
DES Use Only
MASTER CONTRACT USAGE AGREEMENT
This Master Contract Usage Agreement(the "Agreement")is made pursuant to Chapter 39.34 of
the Revised Code of Washington, and other applicable laws, by and between the state of
Washington (the"State"), acting by and through the Department of Enterprise Services ("DES"),
an agency of the State, and
Entity Name
a state agency, or local or federal agency or entity, or public benefit nonprofit corporation, or any
tribe located in the State ("Buyer").
1. Purpose: The purpose of the Agreement is to establish the terms and conditions for when
Buyer purchases or acquires goods and services for its direct use under contracts entered into
by DES that permit such use ("Master Contracts").
2. Duration: This Agreement will become effective on date of execution, and will continue in
full force and effect until thirty (30) days following receipt of written notice from either party
cancelling this Agreement.
3. Agreement Contact Information: Contact person to whom contract documents and related
communications are to be mailed or faxed.
Organization Name:
Tax Identification Number:
Unified Business Identifier Required for Non-Profit:
Contact Name:
Title:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
4. Cancellation of Agreement: This agreement can be terminated by either party upon 30 days
written notice provided to DES at:
Email to: mcua @des.wa.gov OR Mail to: WA Dept of Enterprise Services
MCUA, Attn: Kris Gorgas
P.O. Box 41409
Olympia, WA 98504-1409
5. Financial Responsibility: Buyer will deal directly with the Master Contract contractor,
supplier, or service supplier("Contractor") for any purchases Buyer makes pursuant to this
Agreement and under a Master Contract. DES does not accept any responsibility, financial
or otherwise, for any purchase Buyer makes under a Master Contract.
1
Agreement Number:
DES Use Only
6. Compliance with Other Laws: Each of the parties will comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws and regulations governing its own purchases.
7. Master Contract Audits: Buyer agrees to cooperate with DES, the Office of the State
Auditor, federal officials, or any third party authorized by law, rule,regulation or contract, in
any audit conducted by such party related to any Master Contract(s) that Buyer has made
purchases from pursuant to this Agreement, including providing records related to any
purchase from a Master Contract. In addition, Buyer agrees to provide,upon request from
DES, documentation to confirm its eligibility to use Master Contracts.
8. Dispute Resolution: If there are any disputes between Buyer and a Contractor, Buyer agrees
to (a)provide DES written notice of the nature of the dispute; and(b)unless otherwise
provided in the Master Contract or as set forth below,work in good faith with the Contractor
to resolve the dispute without the involvement of DES. DES may, upon request,review and
assist in the resolution of a dispute, and if DES chooses to do so, the Buyer will cooperate
with DES in that resolution process.
In its sole discretion, DES may, but is not obligated to, upon written notice to Buyer, resolve
disputes with a Contractor on behalf of Buyer and all other state, local, and federal agencies,
local governments, and public benefit nonprofit corporations with similar or related disputes
with such Contractor.
9. No Separate Entity: No separate legal or administrative entity is intended to be created by, or
for the administration of, this Agreement.
10. Hold Harmless: Each party agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the other party harmless
from any claim arising from such party's sole negligent, reckless, or willful misconduct.
11. Entire Agreement: This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties, and
supersedes any other prior written agreements between the parties, with respect to the subject
matter hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties having read this Agreement, agree to it in each and every
particular, and have executed it below.
APPROVED APPROVED
WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES
Entity Name Entity Name
Signature Signature
Roselyn Marcus, Assistant Director
Name/Title Name/Title
Date Date
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 9, 2013 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: [' consent ❑ old business [' new business [' public hearing
[' information ® admin. report [' pending legislation [' executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Sign Regulations: CTA-2013-0004 —A city initiated text amendment to
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
BACKGROUND: 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. The Planning Commission approved
their Findings of Fact on June 27th, 2013.
OPTIONS: Proceed to first ordinance reading; send back to Planning Commission for further
review; or direct staff further.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Consensus to proceed to first ordinance reading.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: John Hohman, Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Proposed Text Amendment
B. Staff Report to Planning Commission
C. Planning Commission Findings of Fact
D. Planning Commission Minutes
E. Presentation
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(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;
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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-reg-ulations,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
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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
1
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.
AAttached Wall Signs
i
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
dill= WI
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 1 20 100 n/a n/a 5 y additional 200 ft.
g Neighborhood
Business or fraction
Multi-Business (NC)
)
Complex
Zones 1* 20 n/a 100 n/a 5 Y thereof in
nonresidential
Single Business Mixed Use 1* 30 n/a 100 200 5 1' zones.Additional
Multi-Business and signs allowed on
Complex
Nonresidential
1* 40 250 n/a n/a 5 Y multi-business
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1
Zones(except complex site may
NC) all be free-
standing;
additional signs
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
Bea Monument Signs MP
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
Other Signs M 1
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;
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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 ReFmitted 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 followingene s+eh 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
4,3. 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.Uninaintained
sins 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.
C .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.
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G.Pennants,balloons, and streamers may be displayed in conjunction with the special event sivnaN allowed in
subsection F of this section,but must be removed at the conclusion of the event or within 60 consecutive days.
DFI.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.
GK.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.
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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:
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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
a° Muncipal-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 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.
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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.
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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.
a
A
1610Vilt
D
if
B
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
1 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.
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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 years60ment1+s 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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signed
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
June 2719",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, 20]3. 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 17.8O.1SOF 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 comrriercial, 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):
1. Allowing additional temporary signage options for both type and location allows the City
to continue to be mindful of community appearance art(' signrige 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.
Find ngs and Recommendations of the Spokane(alley Planning Commission Nip 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. Cenctusion(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 1780.150F.
b, The Growth Management Act (alvtA,) 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.
Ap. oo ecl this 27th daLof June 2413.
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Bil" Bates,Chairman
ATTEST:
Carl Hinshaw,Planning Commission Secretary
Findings and aecomTnendatinns of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission Page 2 ot2
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
APPROVED Minutes
Council Chambers— City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
May 23, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Bates called the meeting to order at 6:00 pan.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Contnxissioncrs,staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance
1II. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS Present Absent [CITY STAFF
Bill Bates -Chair x r John Holman, Coin Development Director
Joe Stoy— Vice Chair x Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Steven Neill r
Kevin Anderson x i—
Mike Phillips x l-
Robert McCaslin x I°
Christina Carlsen x r Cart Hinshaw, Secretary
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Stay moved to approve the agenda as presented, o second was made and the
motion passed unanimously.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner stay moved to approve the May 9, 2013 minutes as presented, a second was
made and the motion passed unanimously
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Carlsen reported that she attended the open house for the proposed park and
library concept. She stated there was a large turnout and there was a lot of good information for
the public.
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Commissioner Bates reported that he attended the dedication ceremony for the Gateway Sign
on May 15, 2013. He commented on the big improvement to that area. On May 16, 2013, he
also attended the Sinartgov presentation for the City's permitting software. He stated it was
very interesting and well attended.
VIII ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Community Development Director John Horhhrnan gave an update on the Shoreline
Management program. He stated that they are working diligently on the development
regulations and gutting closer with a much better drat He explained that the draft steeds to be
sent out to the Departrnent of Ecology (DOE) by next week in order to be in compliance with
the grant that the City has with IJOE. Mr, Hohrnan also stated that they are looking to start the
adoption process. He suggested that there be a combined City Council/Planning Commission
meeting with just the Shoreline Management topic on the agenda, which would be an
Administrative Report by staff, the consultant turn, and Tadas Kisiclius. Mr. Holtman stated
that they would have to Cook at some dates and he would get back with the Planning
Commissioners.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Unfinished Business: Findings of Fact: 2013 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Commissioner Neill moved w approve the Findings.of Fact the 2013 Co:nprehe asive Plan
Amendments as presented a second was made and the motion passed unanimously.
B. New Business: Public 'Hearing: CTA-2013-0004, Amendment to the Spokane Valleys
Municipal Code, Amending Sign .Regulations.
Commissioner Stoy made a motion to withdraw the Planing Commission's previous
motion "to proceed with CT.4-2013-00011 to City Council, " which was originally voted on
April 11, 2013 and passed unanimously by the Commissioners then present. A second was
made and the trwticm was passed unanimously
Chair Bates opened the Public Hearing at 6:11i PM
Community Development Director John Ilohrrran provided a brief overview of the
materials for CTA-2013-0004 sign code amendments and went over the changes as
attached in the draft materials for the sign regulations.
Questions and Comments:
Under 22.11 0.090 section F: (Signs shall not be blocked or obscured by trees or
hushes) Commissioner Stoy stated that after about five or six years after initial planting.
trees are ,going to become bigger trees and those signs will probably end up being blocked
by the trees.
Commissioner Carlsen asked if Mr. Hohtnan found out about any other jurisdictions and
their sign ordinances. Mr. Hohtnan stated that Spokane County prohibits most temporary
signagc although there is not a lot of enforcement on reader boards and other temporary
signs. He said that the City of Spokane is flexible and does not regulate much temporary
signage, while the City of Liberty Lake does.
Regarding 22.110.050 section C: (Additional banners or temporary signs advertising a
special events sale, promotion, opening of a new business or a business under new
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management, including banters, balloons, pennants, flags with copy, streamers,
scachliglits and inflalables are allowed by temporary permit for a period of time not
to exceed 60 days a maximum of two times in any calendar year.) Commissioner
Carlsen asked if the balloons are meant for places like ear lots. Mr. Holtman stated that it
would cover something like a big event, not every day balloons in a car lot.
Commissioner Bates commented on banners and different businesses snub as the gas
station at the Fred Meyer location on Sullivan, and asked Mr. Holtman if that location
counted as one business or more than one business. Mr. Lohman responded it would be
counted as separate functions which would allow banners for both locations.
Public Cemments:
Steve Wineinger 1124 N. Freya Spokane WA 99202.
Mr. Wineinger stated the following concerns:
1, Section 22.11 0.030 Permit required. Section C, line 3. (The location of ail existing
signs on the site including size and height) Mr. Wineinger proposes that that
requirement would be limited to freestanding signs. He stated whenever a wall sign
permit is pulled for a business that is in a strip mall or shopping center, that business
gets 25% of the wail area in their lease space. Therefore, if a place such as the 'Valley
Mall has a business that has an exterior space, Lander the requirement the sign company
would have to survey every sign on that property. In addition, the business may only be
leasing a portion of the area. He stated that when be pulls a permit, he has to give the
square footage olthe wall, when they are allowed only 25% of that area. Mr. Wineinger
stated the way that the amendment above is worded, it would require the sign
companies to measure every sign on the entire property, which would add hours of
work to each permit. He stated it world be irrelevant and unnecessary.
2. Section 22,110.030 Section D. paraRranh ]. (signature is required an 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) Mr, Wineinger, asked that the Planning Commission strongly consider passing
this new addition. He said his concern is with paragraph 2. (Special inspection agency
agreements, signed by the owner and special inspection ageney are required for
sign construction with concrete over 2500 psi, on site welding, or high strength
bolting.) Mr. Wineinger said he wants to propose there be a stamp that puts the
verbiage on the permit apps it shows as follows: (If there is high, strength
concrete/bolts required that the customer must conform to the requirements as
called out by the engineer, all welds must be conformed to spec.) He also stated that
you could also require that a receipt from the concrete truck he turned in with the
permit. The reason for Iris request is that five percent of signs are match plate welded to
the pipe, like a bolt together kit. This way is very expensive. In addition, 95% of signs
are a pole in the ground, with the sign built on it, The sign in the middle has steel pipe
pockets. The sign is slid over the pipe, it's squared, leveled and than welded into place,
Commissioner Anderson Mated he does not see any reason for high strength bolting, but
if an engineer required it, there are only two options: One is the turn of the nut method,
where they have to watch you bolt it down; and the other is the spline sacrifice bolt.
The spline snaps off when the torque is at a certain level and he said that nobody does
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that unless they can afford the machine that does in He also stated there is an area in
there where inspection can be very expensive and produce zero net gain in the steel side
of it. Commissioner Anderson stated he agrees with Mr. Wineinger and stated he has
experience in this area, Commissioner Stoy stated that if an engineer that requires high
strength bolting in the structural plans than why you wouldn't incorporate those cost at
that point. Mr. Wineinger stated that in the sign business he has never been required to
have high strength/bolts concrete, except for the main stadium scoreboard for WSU.
Community Development Director Hohman stated he will need to consult with the
building official for this section. He said they would evaluate Mr. Wineinger's
comments and provide additional information for the Planning Cot1 missiDn-
3. Section 22.110,090 Para tt; 1i F. (All new freestanding signs shall be located in a
landscaped area in accordance with SVI\'IC 22.70.030.) Mr. Wineinger stated he
does not know of any other municipalities that he pull perrnits iii, when landscaping is
required to get a sign permit. He proposed that paragraph (F) be removed. He
commented if you have a business chat does not have landscaping and has no area for
landscaping,than the sign has to go in the parking lot because that is all they have.
Mr. Holman said he wanted to discuss Mr. Wineinger comments on the first section. He
stated that he understands Mr. Wineinger comments, but he would like to focus an the
individual site. l-ie stated if the itern is changed to only free standing than you would be
missing out on a lot of information, so maybe it should be clarified such that it would direct
them to the specific businesses that are coming in and for the specific permit application.
Regarding the welding and special inspections, Mr. Holtman stated he would get back to
the Planning Commission with more information. On the landscaping portion he stated that
has been in the code previously and the language on the second line was to clarify that. Mr,
Holtman explained that Planning Commission might just want to remove that second
sentence (Signs shall not be blocked or obscured by tress or bushes) since it is not
necessary to include in that section.
There were no further comments and Commissioner Bates closed the Public Hearing
at 7:10 PM
Motion: Commissioner Stay moved to approve andforward to the City Council CTA-2013-
0004 as presented, a second was made.
Discussion:
Commissioner Anderson commented on the verbiage in item C, 3. l-Ic asked if it could be
solved by just putting: (The location of all existing signs on the business's possessive
site.) so if you have a strip mall of businesses maybe that would apply. Commissioner Stoy
disagreed. He stated he thinks it's asking if there is more than one sign at that particular site
and not necessarily a mall sign where there are ten or twelve tenants, Concerning multiple
signs on the site, he stated that it should stay in there, Commissioner Anderson stated if you
have one business then it's irrelevant because it is one business per site and asked if you
have a mall with multiple tenants does the sign code apply to each tenant or does it apply to
the mall owner? Commissioner Stoy stated that it is asking for a sign site plan. Deputy City
Attorney Lanib and Community Development Director Holunan recommended that the
Planning Commission could deliberate further to modify the language to say (The location
of all existing signs on the site for the subject business, including size and height.)
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There was discussion to have business removed and replaced with applicant. Everyone
agreed. Commissioner McCaslin commented about the specifics of the special inspection
section and wanted to know who does the special inspection agency agreements.
Comnmissioner Stoy responded that then are several in the City like GEO Tech Engineers,
Budinger and a few more and said they are very expensive. Commissioner Stoy stated that
if special inspecticns are not required by the engineer and the plans state that the welds are
as per AWNS or per WABO he is line with that, but he stated it needs to say something like:
(if special inspections are required by the engineer.) Commissioner Carlsen commented
on the temporary signs section A. She stated that she likes the old verbiage better and that
the new verbiage brings too much clutter, and said that taking into account the size of the
parking area, might be good. Commissioner Carlsen also stated with a strip mall, it's too
many signs. Commissioner IvlcCaslin disagreed with Commissioner Carlsen and said he
does not want this to set a precedent to have to legislate it, when private citizens should be
the ones to make their formal complaints with the businesses if there are too many signs.
Commissioner Neill stated that he agrees with the new changes and that if business don't
like so much sign clutter than they can make a complaint_ Commissioner Bates stated he is
pm-business and that they need to do everything they can to make the City business
friendly. Ile stated that some will abuse this, but feels comfortable with the City's Code
Enforcement employees. He stated that most businesses are abiding by the rules.
Commissioner Bates shared that overall it's very good, and the business friendly sign
regulations that will he enforced by the City's code enforcement officers. Commissioner
Bates also commented on the display times for frames. Concerning Temporary Signs
number 3, he stated he does not believe that it's abused very much, and would like number
three taken out. He said he does not think business owners are taking the sign in and don't
need to. Commissioner Phillips stated that in downtown Issaquah they don't have any
signs, its very laid back. He commented that he would riot go into Issaquah because he
does not know where anything is without the business signs. He is for the new sign code
and believes we do not need to police the clutter.
Planning Commissioners discussed the wording under temporary signs, paragraph A. Six
Manning Commissioners wanted to keep the two signs verbiage and one Planning
Commissioner wanted it to stay with one sign shall be allowed at any one time,
Under 22.110,090 paragraph, F. Planning Commissioner Stoy stated that the second
sentence should be stricken. (Signs shall not be blocked or obscured by trees or bushes.)
He explained when a sign is placed in the landscaping strip, five to ten years later, the trees
will have grown and you will not be able to see the sign, so they will be cutting the trees off
at twenty feet. Commissioner Carlsen asked about the procedure for striking an ordinance.
Deputy City Attorney Lamb explained that if they strike the second sentence, then it would
show up as an amendment, and that the ordinance just references the provision.
Commissioner Bates called for a five-minute break; he resumed the meeting at 7:42 PM
Community Development Director Holtman displayed the actual code provision that was
referenced in the sign code. Mr. Holtman stated that the sentence that is being discussed in
the sign code is just a reference to the landscaping code provision, which shows the
requirements for free standing signs, and is not in the scope of what was being discussed.
He stated if the provision is stricken, the landscaping code still applies. Commissioner Stoy
expressed concern about signs being placed and then being blocked five years later. Mr.
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Holtman stated the purpose for a review for landscaping is to make sure that any signage
and street trees do not conflict; also reviewed are site triangles at driveways to make sure
the landscaping does not interfere with the public's ability to get in and out of that business
without getting into an accident Commissioner Stay asked if a remodel is classified a new
development. Mr. Holtman stated, not according to what they are doing. He stated that his
interpretation is (new freestanding signs, serving a new development), which is a new
building in a new development would follow the proposed code, Mr. Lamb asked the
Planning Commission to look at (F) in the sign code regulations (requires that new signs
be located in accordance with 22.70.030 (J)), particularly to look at (14) (new sign
str=uctures on a fully developed site are exempt from landscaping). Mr_ Lamb
commented that he reads that as (J) provides for that instance and if you had an existing
building and they wanted to put a new sign on there, it would not be required to meet the
landscaping requirements. Commissioner Phillips stated if it read (all new freestanding
signs shall be located in accordance with 22.70.030 (J)) than that solves the problem, but
not as long as it reads (shall be located in a landscape area in accordance with). He
stated that once you have a landscaped area then you're fighting a battle to prove that you
don't have to have a landscaped area and Lie said he would like the landscaped area taken
out. Commissioner Carlsen stated that maybe it should state (shall be located in areas in
accordance) and (just take out the landscape), Mr. Lamb stated that since (J) does not
address where to !wale the sign, rather than modifying it to state (located in accordance)
perhaps it should read (all new Freestanding signs shall comply with SVIVIC 22.70.030
(JJ)). He said that accomplishes what Commissioner Phillips wants and there would be no
confusion to where the sign is located_ All Planning Commissioners agreed.
Mr. Heilman asked for clarification from the Planning Commission on Section 22.110.090
Paragraph F. Mr. l-loliman asked if the Planning Commission wanted to leave the sentence
as stated. (sign shall not be blocked by trees or bushes). Through discussion the Planning
Commission decided to leave the sentence in the ordinance.
Commissioner Bates said there needs to be some clarification on Special inspections
agency agreement. Mr. Holtman recommended to continue deliberations to the next
meeting.
Mr. Limb stated to Commissioner bates that he had mentioned about the display time fur
the (A) frames, He stated he wanted to make sure what the Conunissioners consensus was
on that. Temporary Siian&, section E. paragraph 3. (Display Time. Signs may shall 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.) Mr. Phillips asked about the word
(may) instead of replacing it with (shall). Mr. Lamb stated that (shall) was to bring it into
conformity with how they provide mandates with the rest of the code. Commissioner
McCnslin asked about the words (only out) and have (may) by itself. Mr. Lamb responded
it would not make it a mandate, it would then be optional displayed and you would still
have the after daylight hour precautions being in a lighted area after dark. Mr. Lamb staled
that the consideration would be the next section 3, take out the first sentence, and rework
the second sentence to read(if the sign is displayed passed daylight hours, precautions
should he taken to place the sign in a lighted area), Planning Commissioners agreed to
take out the first sentence. In addition, they all agreed to replace with (Display Time. lithe
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sign is displayed past daylight hours, precautions should be taken.) Planning
Commission all agreed.
Commissioner Bales asked if there were any more questions.
Commissioner Bates stated the Special inspections discussion would resume at the next
meeting.
Commissioner Stoy thanked Mr. Lamb for his insight during the meeting.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER
There was nothing for the good of the order.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner McCaslin moved to adjourn, a second was made, and the motion was
passed unanimously
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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BM Bates, Chairperson
Carl Hinshaw, PC Secretary
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Chapter 22.110
SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections:
22.110.010 Purpose,intent and scope.
22.110.0211 Prohibited suns.
22..114.030 Permit required,
22.1.10.040 Number,general regular ions for permitted permanent suns.
224110, 5 Permitted temporary sign.
22._110 4 0 General provisions applicable to all signs.
2211 0.070 Comprehensive sigo plan,
22.110.080 Aesthetic corridors.
22.1 10,090 Sip location and front setbacks.
22.110.100 Sign area calculation.
22.1.10.110 Maintenance of signs.
22 110.120 Existing nonconforming signs.
22.1 10.130 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
poitable signs. (Ord.07-015 § 4,2007).
22110.420 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;
13. Signs that create a safety hazard for pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
C.Flashing signs;
I D. Portable signs;except A-frame signs and reader boards specifically allowed pursuant to SVMC 22.1_I0.0.10(A1)
And CE);
E.Signs located within the public tight-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 2.2,110.040(D);
J. Temporary signs unless specifically allowed pursuant to SVMC 22.110.05%
K.Abandoned signs and sign structures.(Ord. 12-013 § 1,2012;Ord. 07-015 §4,2007),
22.110,030 Permit required.
1 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 suns;seasonal decorations;merchandise displays; point-of-
purchase advertising displays~national and state flags; flags of a political subdivision;notice signs, infigtable ; lfigss
with copy;reader hu,aitlw;tei,rpor.iry sii irs as listed in 22.110.050 p ri ii atitl 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 apeiatirag in the normal course of business;political signs supporting political issues,candidates
€r 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;arid 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 at all existing signs on the site includittrsize and heieht \ scaled d-rawitagrofthe propesed
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4.roc signs subject to spacing regulations.the location of neighboring signs on adjacent propertiesTite
lectition of all existing signs an the s' - - i ;
5.Approved si nplan. ifapplicabt. : ` _ .= -- = :.•'-_ -:. ; ':- , _ _ -¢
signs on adjacent-properties;,&nd
d. Tax parcel number where proposed sign will be located,Approved sign plan, if applicable;and
7.-Tar riareei-iiti prepesead sign Yw'i•1 be located.(Ord; 12 0113 S. 1,2012; Ord.® 010 § 1,2009;
Ord,07-015 §-4,2007).
D. Permit applications shall include construction drawings that provide[he following information:
I. Two complete sets of scaled drawings of the proposed sign or sign revision. including cony,structural
footing details; method of attachment and illumination. A Washington Suite licensedgngineer's design.
stamp and signature is required on each construction drawing for signs MN'30 felt in height,pole and
monument signs over 100 square feat in sign urea regaordlz.ss ofhei ht, flog signs ever 10 feet in height
regardless of sign area and wttl. si ens v.,herc it is clogs-itrined the size and weight ofthe sigh is a factor on
the structural integrity of 111;2 hui]tlir .QI s,rucuare Where special conditions exist for any type of sign,the
wilding idficial is authorised to requite additit'rniI construction documents to be prepared by a
Washington State licensed engineer.
2. Special inspection agency agreements,signed by the owner and special insrection a ency are t e4uireti
for si_en construction with concrete over 2500 psi, on site welding., LIT high strength bolting.
22.110,040 Number,general regulations for permitted permanent signs.
A. Permitted permanent signs shat;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 —Lorutiun, Height rind Copy Area Iteguir•enrents
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.- Maximum
Copy Copy Side
1 Zoning Number Copy Area Area Yard Permit Additional
La�rcl use Height
Elisir•ict per Area (ftx}ILat (ft')lLot Setback ]required Provisions
Parcel (W) Frontage Frontage (ft.)
100 tt. I>100 ft,
Attached Wall Signs
One sign up to 20
Multifamily Complex All Zones * * * * * * y
sq.ft.
Residential *25%of wall i
institutional' * * * ilia nla nfa Y
Zones area
Residential
Single Business 1 nla r 1 60 ilia ilia ria Y
Zones
All Mixed Use
and *2.50 of well
Nonresidential * n?a * nfa nia Ilia Y
Nonresidential area per building
Zones
Freestanding Signs
1 SubdivisioniArea *One per 20C ft.
All Zones 1* 10 32 n/a ma nia Y
I Name/Multifamily I of street frontage
Complex/Instittutional' and 1 for each
Single Business Neighborhood 1 20 100 fl -- Life 5 Y additional 200 ft.
or fraction
MuIti-Business Business(NC)
Complex Zones
1'* 20 Wet 100 nia 5 y thereof in
nonresidential
Single Business 1* 30 Lila 100 200 i 5 sl zones.Additional
signs allowed on
a multi-business
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and all he free-
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Complex Zones(except 1* 40 250 Lira n?a 5 Y
P additional signs
NC) allowed on a
single business
parcel.shall be
ntrAtument signs
Nonresidential Nonresidential I 1 54 250 TA nia 5 1 V *Adjacent to 140
Freeway* only
Zones
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Monument Signs
1
Subdivision/Area
Name/Mu]tifarnily All Zones 1 10 32 nln rrlt Lila Y
Complex/1 List itutiona["
*Per street
Single Business Neighborhood I" 7 75 Lila nia 5 Y frontage
Multi-Business Business(NC)
Complex
Zones 2* 1 7 90 Lila nia 5 Y
Single Business All Mixed Use 2* 7 90 n!a nla 5 Y
and *Per street
N u1E-Business llanresidential 24 7 150 Lila Lila 5 y frontage
Complex �Zaneg _
Other Signs
Directional All Zones Lila tuna 4 itia Lila nia N
Marne plates All Zones 1 rda 4 Lid& nta Lila N
1.Institutiornal includes nonprofit, religious or public tries,such as a church,library,public. or private school,tospital,or
goverment Oki/m(1 or operated building,structure,or land used for public purposes,
B. in addition to the permanent suns allowed pursuant to Table 22.10-1, a single decorative emblem (or standard)
constructed of durable vinyl with a thickness of not less than 13 rnil for every 50 feet of frontage shall be allowed.
The lowest horizontal member of the bracket shall be Located at a height elm):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 he 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 ofoff premises
directional signs by co-locating on an existing conforming monument sign,freestanding sign,or building
A.business locating placing this type grsi n on an existing sign mast—shall conform to the folkawing criteria;
I.The business must shall be located on a private easement or local access street;
2, The business and proposed sign must sh€tq be located in a commercial,office. industrial or mixed gone
area;
3.Text shall be limited to the business name, loge,and a directional arrow and may include certain
advancing language as "next right';
4, The sign tweet-shall be located on the nearest collector or arterial. if a husiness has double frontage,staff
will review this unique situation to determine if two directional signs are warranted;
5. Sign areasltall be limited to 15 square fleet;this shall not be construed to allow the on-premises sign
to increase its sign area;and
6, lithe business using an off-premises directional sign leaves its location,the business mu .t shall_rerr1.we
the sign within 60 days.
7. If the site has no existing signage or buildings,then a freestanding sign meeting the requirements above
maybe allowed.(Ord, ]2-073 § 1,2012;Ord.09-010 § 1,2009;Ord.07-015 §4, 2007).
22.110.050 Peentiteed Ttemporaiy signs.
Except as otherwise described under this section,no permit is necessary for temporary signs, =fpcarry si2115 nr.
110;-tll _ ._ - ._ , -- jeCS —er +4 n-E -s4 ie;permanent Maus sh+ll he wed for raat
ff14-130,50•
A. A tetnpor. adv i espeo al - , . 4 @.• 4-.,.,,.rf
• • . • •. € y-be elisplayed and must bercnioved at end ofuse,.evaa#
AB,Number of Temporary Signs.No more than two of the fo1lcrwinone 6,14114 signs shall be allowed at any one
time for a use,except as permitted in subsection E below:-
I. One Banner,or,
2. One Reader board,or
3. One Flag with copy
BC.Each signSigttage shall be limited to 32 square feet in size.
D. All temporary sip rs-mHsts e made-rufdurahle materials ands•. - _ - . . _
E.Banter signs must i} -.c - ..' , - - l4•
they advertise
CF, Additional banners or temporary signs advertising a special event,sale,promotion, opening of a new'business or
a business under new managemei t, irtclud iii batmen.,galloons,i unnartts,flasss with cogs:,streamers,seachlights
and intlatables 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, balioans,rind stream s+ to Bilis et+e rw+#1 tl e-special event signage allowed in
subsection r' of this sections,last Wiest be-retr av -at-rhe-c eI s n of-zhe event—s within 60 consecutive[lays.
1314.Temporary signs shall not endanger the public safety and shall be removed or relocated if the building official
determines that a sign is unsafe.
Et. A-Frame Signs. Each bBusiness will be allowed a maximum of one sandwich board or A-fraine sign.These
signs are in addition to other temporary signs allowed through subsections A through I-land C of this section,and are
subject to the fallowing conditions:
1. Size.The area oldie 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 woad,chalkboard,whiteboard or plastic. Signs and
copy should be of professional quality.Permanent lettering for the business name and logo are required an
the sandwich boards. Owners of sandwich bciaid 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 tomy slia tl 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.Locution. Signs shall not be placed in a location which is witiiin the clearaiew triangle,as defined in
SVMC 22.70.020(C), or any other location which will impede vehicular traffic.Further,such signs shall
not he placed in a manner which will block or otherwise obstruct the safe use of sidewalks,building
entrances or stairs by pedestrians.
1 F3.Temporary on-p] raises commercial signs are allowed without permit when posted in conjunction with the
alteration,construction,sale or lease ofreal property, Such signs Shall not exceed 16 square feet in copy area Jr
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.
1 GK. House/Directional Signage, A-frame signs may be used as open ho useldirectional 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-Q13 § 1,2012;Ord, 07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.060 General provisions applicable to all signs.
A,AIL signs illuminated with exterior Iighting 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 Tine,
B.Electronic signs shall be permitted on the same basis as other siiges, subject to the requirencnts of Table 22.i 10-
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 he 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°Rite zoning disttiot 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 19.1 10.030,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.
r. No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or the 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 22.1 10,1_111
1.No sign shall block the view of fire protection equipment from approach, (Orel, 12-013 § 1,2.012;Ord. 07-015 §q,
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 ofa 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
. .
The plan limits the number of freestanding sign structures; and
C.The total copy area of all signaw does nor exceed the amount which would otherwise be permitted
Any conditions imposed to secure approvals shall be binding can 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).
22A10.080 Aesthetic corridors.
A.The standards applicable to monument sighs shown on Table 22.110-1 shall apply to parcels adjacent to aesthetic
corridors designated is 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 Read to pishman Mica Road);
.Appleway Avenue(Barker Road to Hodges Road);
5, Dishrnan Mica Road (8th Avenue south to City limits);
6.32nd Avenue within the City limits'
7,1vlit'abeau Parkway(Pines Road to Indiana Avenue).
B.Only monument signs as shown on Table 22.110-I shall be allowed with designated aesthetic corridors.(Ord.07-
015 §4,2047),
22.110.090 Sign location and front setbacks.
A.Monument signs exceeding three feet in height shall be setback 10 feet front the front property line and outside
any border easement, provided,that the requirements of Chapter 27.70 SVMC,Fencing,Screening and
Landscaping,(clearview triangles)have been met.
$.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 i nifopa}
de pme;fll uticipal -er=ode have been met. Freestanding signs with structural supports of more than two feet shat I
be set back riot less than l0 feet from the front property line or border easement.
C.All temporary signs,except Inflatable suns, 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(J4.
1 Land taping should unsure-th'St-sSignS sliallere not be blocked or obscured by trees or bushes. (Ord.07-015 §4,
2007),
22.1110,100 Sign area calculation.
A. Sign area far w I I signs shall be no more than 25 percent of the two-dimensional area of a building's elevation,
excluding eaves and gables.Refer to'fable 22.110-1.
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13 The sign area ofa freestanding sign for a single business shall be calculated as Shaun 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 ofa sign with
messages on both shies;
2. The sign area for a three-sided sign shall be the surf of d11 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 oldie 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.
a .
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1. Conventional Measurement,Total area=a times b.
2. Sum of Rectangles.Total area- (Area A+Area B 4-Am C+Area D).(Ord. 07-015 §4,2007),
22.111110 Maintenance of signs.
A.All signs shall he maintained in good repair. The director shall have the authority to revoke any permit for signs
that are tattered,torn, faded or otherwise in disrepau°,and may require the removal of banners.flags, reader boards,
pennants and streamers which are torn, discolored or in disrepair.
B. All signege shall be maintained by the business owner, or person in possession ofthe 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 al aYkdorted 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 cif the adoption of these regulations may be repaired,but not
structurally altered or made more nonconforming in any way. lithe 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 cif this chapter.
Notwithstanding rather 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 rnet, (Ord.07-015 §4, 200Y7).
22.11 f1.13D Billboards,
A.New billboards shall be prohibited;provided,however, that existing billboards may he 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 one;
a. 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 lass than
250 Feet,Offset distance shall be measured from a paint 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 years6O 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, 07.4315 §4,2007).
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Spokane Valley Planning Commission
APPROVED Minutes
Council Chambers — City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
June 13, 2013
L 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 fledge of allegiance
111. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS Present Absent CITY STAFF
Bill gates -Chair x John Holtman, Com Development Director
Joe Stoy—Vice Chair x Marty Palarthil , Planner
Steven Neill x r Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Kevin Anderson x 1--
Mike Phillips x l�
Robert McCaslin x r
Christina Carlson x r Carl Hinshaw, Secretary
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Soy moved to approve the agenda as presented, a second war made and the
motion passed unanimously.
V. APPROVAL OP MINUTES
Commissioner Neill rnovd 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 Ilohman went over the advance agenda. He stated that
the creation of the development regulations have pushed their abilities to the limits because of
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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-201 i-0004, Sign Code Amendments.
A pending/postponed motion is on the table from the May 23, 2013 Planning
Commission Meeting:
Motion: Commissioner Stay roved to approve and forward to the City Council CIA-2013-
0004 as presentee, a second was made,
Community Development Director John Hohman provided a short recap of the changes,
which are as follows:
L 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 Perrrtit required,paragraph 11 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. Wineiitger 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 inspections
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 for special inspections if deemed necessary.)Mr. Holzrnan
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. 22.1 10.050 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,)
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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 (4) Mr. Hohrnan 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. Cotnrnissioner 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 th nks 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 arrzerrd the original motion to approve and recommend GTA-
2013-0004 to City Council to read,, I F 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, ';4 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 Sioy moved to rescind the amended oration CTA-2013-0004. A second rvas
made and the motion passed unammously.
Re-vote:
'[]Frrrttr'sSioner Neill moved to amend the emotion to approve and recommend C7'A-2013-
0004 to CO) Council to read, "as presented by staff with the lbw. amendments
recommended by Planning Commission and shown in the draft of The proposed text
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amendments provided to the Commission tonight. '"A ,second was nnade and the motion
passed arrtorrinrnusly.
None: 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 2300 psi, on site melding, or high strength bolting. Then replaced with (1):
1'fflterAe 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 %f'deemed necessary.
.3. 22,110.050 E (3) was proposed: Signs may only he displayed during business hours.
If business hours continue. Then replaced whir If the sign Is displaced post 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 SVIPIC 22,70.030
(1). be located find landscaped area was removed also the second sentence.
The pending motion:
Commissioner Stray proved to approve and forward to the City Council C'A-2013-0004 as
ameridecd a second w s 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:
lVllt'. Palaniuk stated that the outdoor fighting standard does not apply to one or two-family
dwellings and public street Iighting. 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 2240 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, than 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
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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 vvithott 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. 11 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 Lohman
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
therm 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 then] 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 Building Official
is the one who oversees the City's development pre-app meetings, He said he might be the
likely choke. Commissioner Stew agreed with Mr. Palaniuk as far as the Building Official
having the authority, but thinks they should also define the scope arid 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 MeCaslin asked if
there have been any complaints regarding current outdoor lighting standards. Mr. Holtman
and Mr. Palaniuk said they had no complaints from the public. Commissioner Anderson
Pianning Cornet ssion Minukes Page 5 01.6
commented on the public right away in the General requirements. He said we do not wart
horizontal lights or bright lights affecting drivers on a roadway but said he would not be
against light laminating 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 spat 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 staled
that at the beginning Mr. Palaniuk said he is going to remove the reference to the
Washington State Energy Code, Mi', Pulaniuk 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.
Hohrnan 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 w'3s adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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Bill Bates, Chairperson
Carl Hinshaw, PC Secretary
Date signed 7 S
Planning Commission Minutes Pfau cf 6
1 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 reap
property."' In essence TEMPORARY signs fora TEMPORARY purpose. Our current
code offers free of cost options for business to provide notice for temporary
events. Currently businesses are allowed en 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 fora longer length of time, to ascertain if there are needs for
more signs.
In addition, temporary signage is riot 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, 1 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.
have prepared a couple visual examples of the differences between the current
code and the proposed changes.
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In discussing this issue with citizens, comments that I iheard 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 taa 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.
Ultimately, the future of Spokane Valley relies on a balance between supporting
the businesses that serve our community, and protecting the quality of life that
will attract the residents and major employers who will patronize those
businesses."
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Chapter 22.60
OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
Sections:
22.6f 010 Purpose.
22 80,020 Application.
22. 0,030 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 Iigh:ing of outdoor spaces, encourages energy
conservation and prohibits lighting creating a nuisance for adjacent property owners. (Ord- 07-015 § 4,
2007),
22.66.020 Application.
The requirements of this chapter and the Washington Energy Code t 5 ?^-apply to
nutdeor lighting requirements fur all developments except cane-and twc-family dwellings and public street
lighting. (Ord 07-015 §4, 2007).
22.60.030 General requirements.
The installation of new outdoor light,ng or the extension, modification or expansion of existing outdoor
lighting is subject to the following requirements:
A_ The-i-ighting.a14o once for coverod parking. open ,parking ;nd outdoor crew-skimt exe
watts-per zq e-foot of lot area; provided, however, that the all wan may-be-kr r s -3 acts
pew-square-foot for covered reside ntial-park-i-n f a-t +li=rgs-ar walls-aFe-pa+r:ted or stained with-a
reflectance value of 0.70 or higher.
B. The t+ng-al wince r-#e;td-in xt'± • -, ___ _ • 'ng. shall no:exceed either .25
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A, All outdoor lights shall include a light source and reflector that controls the light beam so that
unshielded no light does not extends across any bounding property line between incompatible uses or
into the public right-of-way,-above a height of three-feet.
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pole-mounted flags of the United States, shall be concealed or positioned so that the light source is not
visible at adjacent property lines.
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22.60.040 Prohibited lights,
The fallowing lights are prohibited unless a temporary permit is obtained far 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 Vatlay_ High intensity Tights 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-7013-0005 Proposed Text Amendment Page 1 3
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
Sjökane
4•••oValley 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.
Page 2 of 3
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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sign Code Revision Process
2011 — Overview of sign code
2011 — Council requested additional information
2011 — Council authorizes amendment process
2011 — Jan. 2012 — Staff developed revisions wit
local sign companies
2012 — PC Study Session
2012 — PC Public Hearing, additional informatior.
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sign Code Revision Process
2012 — PC deliberations/recommendation to Council
2012 — PC approved findings
2012 — City Council Study Session, Admin report
2012 — City Council Reg. Meeting First Reading of
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2012 — City Council Reg. Meeting Second Reading o.
Zance, passed with changes
2012 — Ordinance effective
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llow wall signs for Multifamily Complexes
creased the number of free-standing signs per arterial
llow monument signs for all institutional and commer
;es on any street
llow limited off-premise directional signs
creased allowable temporary signs
llow on-premise A-frame signs
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squire electronic signs to have automatic dimming cad
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c Education/Code Enforcement Process
[ailed information letters and brochures to busine�
;ing our registration database
Letter notified businesses of changes
Brochure focused on temporary signage opportunities
Conducted on-site visits with businesses. Additional broc
were handed out
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al visit to hand out brochure, answer question
for compliance within two weeks
end visit — verbal warning
d visit resulted in a written warning if the non
plying signs were not removed . Written notice
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eed with standard enforcement processes if th
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businesses visited with sign code issues
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adoption Process
itial PC Administrative Report March 28, 2013
iblic hearing April 11 , 2013
Additional language changes were discussed but were no
available for public review
cond PC Administrative Report April 25 , 2013
cond Public Hearing May 23 , 2013
Deliberations on May 23 , 2013 and June 13 , 2013
Findings of Fact Approved June 27tH
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Sign Code Revisions
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 9, 2013 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: [' consent ❑ old business [' new business [' public hearing
[' information ® admin. report [' pending legislation [' executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Residential Land Inventory Analysis
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND: The City of Spokane Valley is responsible for developing its own Land
Quantity Analysis (LQA) report to determine the amount of land available within existing urban
areas to support residential growth.
Countywide Planning Policies direct jurisdictions to utilize the LQA methodology developed by
the Washington State Department of Commerce. The following analysis utilizes the adopted
LQA methodology as a basis to determine developable land in the low-density residential
category.
Vacant land is a parcel that has little or no building improvements or structures, nor is
committed to an existing primary or accessory use. The City currently has 966 vacant low-
density residential parcels, shown in green on the attached map.
The following table illustrates vacant low-density residential parcels within the City.
Vacant Parcels by Zoning Classification
Zoning Parcels Acreage
R-1 21 22
R-2 141 91
R-3 632 351
R-4 172 241
Totals 966 705
Partially used lands make up another large category of low-density residential properties that
could accommodate future housing needs within the City. These are parcels of land with an
existing home with an excess amount of property that could allow for more development without
a rezone. In order for a parcel to be determined partially used, it must be five times the
minimum lot size allowed by code. For example, a property zoned R-2 with a minimum lot size
of 10,000 square feet would have to be 50,000 square feet or greater to be determined partially
used. The City currently has 618 partially used low-density residential parcels, shown in purple
on the attached map.
The following table illustrates partially used low-density residential parcels within the City.
Partially Used Parcels by Zoning Classification
Zoning Parcels Acreage
R-1 1 5
R-2 34 84
R-3 550 828
R-4 33 52
Totals 618 969
OPTIONS: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Basinger, AICP, Senior Planner/ ED Coordinator
Attachment: Residential Land Inventory Analysis Map
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 9, 2013 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: [' consent ❑ old business [' new business [' public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report [' pending legislation [' executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Industrial Land Inventory Analysis
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND: The industrial property inventory is an assessment of the industrial property
supply for the City of Spokane Valley (City). The purpose of the industrial property inventory is
to provide an up-to-date understanding of the characteristics, practicality and deficiencies of
industrial properties. This initial analysis identifies vacant industrial properties and the
availability of sewer infrastructure. Using a Geographical Information System (GIS), Assessor's
parcel data, and Spokane County Utilities, sewer infrastructure data was assembled and
analyzed.
This process classified industrial property into two primary categories, vacant industrial
properties that have sewer and those that do not currently have access to sewer. Industrial
properties constrained by size (less than two acres) were excluded from the analysis.
Using this methodology, it was determined that there are 742 acres of vacant industrial property
within the City; 118 acres of the available vacant industrial property has sewer infrastructure in
place. Essentially, 16% of the vacant industrial property is currently sewered. The majority of
the vacant property without sewer is located east of Flora Road, north of the Spokane River,
south of Trent Avenue (SR-290) and west of the City Boundary.
The following table summarizes the industrial property analysis in the City. See the attached
map for a graphic depiction of the industrial property analysis.
Industrial Property Acreage
Vacant Light Industrial property with sewer 21
Vacant Light Industrial property without sewer 196
Vacant Heavy Industrial property with sewer 97
Vacant Heavy Industrial property without sewer 428
Total Vacant Industrial property 742
OPTIONS: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Basinger, AICP, Senior Planner/ ED Coordinator
Attachment: Industrial Land Inventory Analysis Map
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 9, 2013 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: [' consent ❑ old business [' new business [' public hearing
[' information ® admin. report [' pending legislation [' executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Appleway Trail Project #0176— Possible Federal Funding from SRTC
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Adopted the 2013-2018 Six Year TIP on June 26, 2012;
Info Memo in February 19th, 2013 Council Packet regarding SRTC Call for Projects for federal
CMAQ and TA grant funds; Admin. Report on Preliminary CMAQ and TA project list at March 5th,
2013 Council Meeting; Authorization to proceed with applying for CMAQ and TA grant funds for
the Appleway Trail Project on March 12, 2013.
BACKGROUND: Based on Council approval staff submitted two grant applications to SRTC for
the Appleway Trail Project — University to Evergreen. One application was submitted for each
federal funding program; Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) and Transportation
Alternatives (TA). The project applications were reviewed and scored by SRTC staff and results
presented to the Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) in May and the SRTC Board in
June for review.
The TTC met on June 26 and made their final recommendation to the SRTC Board on which
projects to approve for CMAQ and TA funding.
Attached are the results that were presented. The results are marked up to show changes
requested by STA prior to the TTC meeting. Also shown are the final projects that were
selected. For the TA program the projects with a red circle are ones the TTC recommended for
funding. The blue circle on the Appleway Trail project is tentative depending on whether or not
Spokane Valley chooses to accept the amount offered.
Our grant application requested $2.2 million to construct the two-mile trail from University to
Evergreen The City currently has the opportunity to receive $642,852 in TA funds. The
remaining CMAQ funds that were up for allocation went to fund the City of Spokane's Barnes
Rd Paving Project.
There was discussion at the meeting as to whether or not the amount of TA funding offered for
the Appleway Trail project could get a portion of the Appleway Trail constructed that has logical
termini. Logical termini for this project are University and Pines, which is half of the trail
originally proposed in the grant application.
The 60% design level estimate for the full 2-mile trail project is $1,813,000. This includes a
15% contingency of $236,489 but does not include CE costs (contract management, materials
testing, etc.).
The 60% design level estimate for half of the trail (University to Pines) is $941,000. Again, this
includes a 15% contingency and does not include CE costs.
The question is whether or not to accept the $642,852 in TA funds being offered and commit to
funding the remaining match necessary to build half the project. The remaining city funds
needed to construct the Appleway Trail from University to Pines is estimated to be $340,000
(includes estimated CE costs).
Another option is to accept the proposed amount of TA funds and try to get funding from TIB in
this year's Call for Projects. We are not sure a trail project like this would qualify under TIB's
Sidewalk Program. We are checking with TIB staff on this.
If the City chooses not to accept the proposed TA grant funds, the funds will go towards
Spokane's Greene Street Undercrossing project and the next to Rural Area projects (Fairfield
and Latah) as shown on the TA funding sheet (page one of the attachment).
This decision on whether to accept the $642,852 in TA funds for the Appleway Trail is
necessary for the SRTC Board to make their final project selection at their July 11 meeting.
OPTIONS: 1) Accept the $642,852 in TA funds for the Appleway Trail Project — University to
Pines and match it with approximately $340,000 in city funds or other grant funds; 2) Not accept
the TA funds and pursue funding for the trail elsewhere; 3) Provide additional direction to staff.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Council's discretion.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: If the TA funds were accepted, an additional $340,000 in city
match, would could include city funds and/or other grant funds to complete half the project.
Where the matching funds would come from would have to be determined. The timeline to
expend the TA funds is not known at this time, staff will endeavor to have that information at the
Council meeting.
STAFF CONTACT: Steve M. Worley— Senior Capital Projects Engineer
Eric Guth — Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS: CMAQ and TA Project Application Scoring Results
Attachment 1
Transportation Alternatives Program 2014-2017
Preliminary Results-By Area Size
Administrative Scoring TOTAL
Urban Area - Large Subtotal(45 Committee SCORE
Subtotal (58 Running p is max)Agency Project Name Area TAP Request pts max)
(103 pts max)
Total
0 SRHD Spokane County SRTS Program Urban $398,909 $398,909 39.0* 51.0* 90.0*
Large
2O Spokane Downtown Pedestrian Urban $1,112,390 $1,511,299 39.5 50.5 90.0
Improvements Large
O Spokane Appleway Trail-University to Urban
$2,199,107 $3,710,406 33.0 49.8 82.8
Valley Evergreen Large
4 Spokane Greene St Undercrossing Urban $422,461 $4,132,867 28.0 38.1 66.1
Large
5 Spokane South Side Aquatic Facility Urban $303,322 $4,436,189 22.0 40.6 62.6
County Pathway Large
6 Spokane Arthur St Sidewalk-43rd to 30th Urban $732,655 $5,168,844 23.0 30.4 53.4
Large
Minimum Allocation $1,492,209
Extra$from FLEX $19,090
Administrative Scoring TOTAL
Urban Area -Small Subtotal(45 Committee SCORE
Rank Agency Project Name Area TAP Request Running pts max) Subtotal (58
g Y q Total pts max) (103 pts max)
O1 Cheney Betz Rd and Washington St Urban $76,100 $76,100 19.0 39.9 58.9
Pedestrian Safety Small
Minimum Allocation $55,267
Extra$from FLEX $20,833
Scoring
Rural Area Administrative TOTAL
Subtotal(45 Committee SCORE
Subtotal (58 Running p is max)Agency Project Name Area TAP Request pts max)
(103 pts max)
Total
OSpokane Appleway Ave&Spokane Bridge Rural $177,717 $177,717 21.0 33.7 54.7
County Rd Trailhead
0 Rockford 1st St Sidewalk Project Rural $355,382 $533,099 11.0 37.8 48.8
3 Fairfield 1st St(Hwy 27)Sidewalk Project Rural $172,365 $705,464 11.0 34.4 45.4
4 Latah Latah Sidewalk Improvements Rural $176,180 $881,644 11.0 33.1 44.1
5 Waverly Mill St Sidewalk Project Rural $98,400 $980,044 11.0 31.6 42.6
Minimum Allocation $276,335
Extra$from FLEX $256,764
Total TAP Available(2014-2017) $2,763,350
Urban Area-Large $1,492,209
Urban Area-Small $55,267
Funds available for Rural Area $276,335
Appleway Trail y Flex Funds $296,687
Remaining Flexible Funds $642,852
*Adjusted score based on total points available for non-infrastructure projects(38 pts max for administrative scoring,32 for committee scoring).
2014-2017 TAP Preliminary Results 6/13/13
Attachment 2
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality(CMAQ) 2014-2017
Ranked Projects by Category
PM-10
Type of CMAQ CMAQ
Agency Project Name Running Total
Project Request
Spokane County Old Trails/Inland Road Paving Paving Dirt Roads $2,087,573 $2,087,573
Spokane* Barnes Rd Paving-Phoebe to Strong Paving Dirt Roads $1,898,675 $3,986,248
Spokane Lyons Ave Paving-Crestline to Napa Paving Dirt Roads $397,900 $2,485,473
Spokane 46th Ave Paving-Cook to Paving Dirt Roads $882,300 $3,367,773
Altamont/Altamont Paving-46th to 49th
WSDOT WSDOT Street Sweepers Street Sweeper $519,000 $3,886,773
Spokane 44th Ave Paving-Altamont to Napa Paving Dirt Roads $946,310 $4,833,083
Spokane City of Spokane Street Sweeper Fleet Street Sweeper $501,202 $5,334,285
Improvements
Spokane Airports Spokane Airports Street Sweeper Street Sweeper $202,224 $5,536,509
Spokane County Spokane County Street Sweeper Street Sweeper $657,400 $6,193,909
Replacement
$2,550,000
PM-10 (Late Projects)
STA" Bus Replacement Transit $1,840,000 $6,673,083
Improvements
*Pre-application was submitted after the April 1st deadline
**Application was submitted after the 4:00 deadline on April 30th
2014-2017 CMAQ Ranked Projects by Category 6/13/13
Travel Demand Management
Type of CMAQ CMAQ
Agency Project Name Running Total
Project Request
Commute Trip Reduction(CTR) Public
Spokane County Enhancements and Partnerships Education/Outreach $997,791 $997,791
Activities
Public
SRHD/SRTC Walk Bike Bus Spokane Education/Outreach $169,368 $1,167,159
Activities
STA Central City Line HPT Corridor Transit $1,375,000 $2,542,159
Improvements
Spokane Addison/Standard Bicycle Corridor Bike/Ped Facilities $677,295 $3,219,454
STA West Plains Transit Center Transit $1,730,000 $4,949,454 STA Request revised to $951,000
Improvements
STA Smart Card Upgrade Transit $,2200,000 $6,1,19/154 STA Request revised to$700,000
Improvements
STA Universal Transit Access Pass Program- Transit $1,468,397 $7,617,851
Community Colleges of Spokane Improvements
STA Division HPT Corridor Phase A Transit $1,211,000 $8,828,851
Improvements Improvements
Spokane Valley Appleway Shared Use Pathway-Phase 2 Bike/Ped Facilities $2,199,107 $11,027,958
(University to Evergreen)
Spokane Valley Appleway Shared Use Pathway-Phase 3 Bike/Ped Facilities $2,658,967 $13,686,925
(Evergreen to Corbin)
Spokane Arthur Bicycle Boulevard Bike/Ped Facilities $353,785 $14,040,710
N Monroe/S Regal HPT Corridor Option A Transit
STA Improvements and Moran Prairie Park and Improvements $3,027,500 $17,068,210
Ride
Spokane Sunset Highway Sidewalk Improvements Bike/Ped Facilities $273,340 $17,341,550
Spokane Alberta/Cochran Couplet Multi-modal Bike/Ped Facilities $592,525 $17,934,075
Improvements
STA Fixed Route Bus Replacement Transit $1,840,000 $19,774,075
Improvements
Spokane County South Side Aquatic Center Pathway Bike/Ped Facilities $303,322 $20,077,397
Project
Spokane Valley Sidewalk Infill Project-Phase 3 Bike/Ped Facilities $566,923 $20,644,320
$6,800,000
-$6,339,351 Recommended Projects
$460,649 Remaining
Top TDM Top Projects by Agency
Spokane Spokane
11% County SRHD/SRTC
16% oppia 3%
STA
70%
2014-2017 CMAQ Ranked Projects by Category 6/13/13
Traffic Flow
Type of CMAQ CMAQ
Agency Project Name Running Total
Project Request
Spokane Valley North Sullivan Corridor ITS Project ITS $799,791 $799,791
Spokane Valley ITS Infill Project-Phase 1 ITS $283,341 $1,083,132
Spokane City of Spokane Video Detection System ITS $128,200 $1,211,332
Upgrade
WSDOT I-90/Freya Interchange-WB Off Ramp Traffic Flow $3,373,500 $4,584,832
Improvements Improvements
WSDOT SRTMC Advanced Traffic Management ITS $1,729,840 $6,314,672
System
WSDOT US 395/Hawthorne Channelization& Traffic Flow $1,049,415 $7,364,087
Signal Modification Improvements
Spokane Hamilton Street Signal Upgrades-Sharp Traffic Flow $2,543,528 $9,907,615
to North Foothills Improvements
Spokane Airports Variable Message Sign(VMS) ITS $237,792 $10,145,407
Spokane County Argonne Rd SRTMC Communication ITS $105,530 $10,250,937
WSDOT US 2(North)-Hawthorne to Farwell ITS ITS $657,400 $10,908,337
WSDOT US 2(West)-Hayford to 1-90 ITS ITS $1,509,425 $12,417,762
Airway Heights Deer Heights and US 2 Intersection ITS $1,297,500 $13,715,262
Improvements
Spokane County Farwell Rd SRTMC Communication ITS $124,560 $13,839,822
Spokane City of Spokane Strategic ITS Plan ITS $51,900 $13,891,722
$7,650,000
Top Traffic Flow Top Projects by Agency
Se N r Spokane
rtty 2%
WSDOT
83%
2014-2017 CMAQ Ranked Projects by Category 6/13/13
2014-2017 CMAQ Top Projects Overview
CMAQ Funding Top Projects Remaining
Category Target (fully funded) Funds
PM-10 Reductions $2,550,000 $2,087,573 $462,427
Travel Demand
Management $6,800,000 $6,149,454 $660 516 $460,649 w/STA recommendations
Traffic Flow
Improvements $7,650,000 $7,364,087 $285,913
Total Remaining CMAQ Funds $ 6
$1,208,989
CMAQ Top Projects by Agency
Spokane
County Spokane
WSDOT 20% /-5%
39% SRH D/SRTC
STA
28%
Spokane Valley)
7%
2014-2017 CMAQ Top Projects Overview 6/13/13
DRAFT
ADVANCE AGENDA
For Planning Discussion Purposes Only
as of July 5,2013; 11:30 a.m.
Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative
To: Council & Staff
From: City Clerk, by direction of City Manager
Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings
July 16,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,July 8]
1. Public Works Capital Projects Update—Eric Guth (20 minutes)
2. TIB Grant Requests—Eric Guth (15 minutes)
3. Communications Franchise Draft,Zayo Renewal—Cary Driskell (10 minutes)
4. City Hall Concepts—John Hohman,Doug Mitchell (60 minutes)
5.Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey (5 minutes)
6. Info Only: State Adopted Code (Cary Driskell) [*estimated meeting: 110 minutes]
July 23,2013,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,July 15]
July Community Recognition, Presentation of Key and Certificate—Mayor Towey (5 minutes)
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2.First Reading Proposed Ordinance, Sign Code Revisions—John Hohman (15 minutes)
3.First Reading Proposed Ordinance,Zayo Franchise Renewal—Cary Driskell (10 minutes)
4.Admin Report: Geology of Mirabeau Point Park—Mike Stone,Andy Buddington(SCCC)(15 minutes)
5.Admin Report: Lighting Code Revisions—Marty Palaniuk (15 minutes)
6.Admin Report: 2014 Council Goals—Mike Jackson (15 minutes)
7.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
8. Information Only: Dept Reports; Planning Commission Minutes [*estimated meeting: 85 minutes]
July 30,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,July 22]
1.Update on the Park/Library Project—Mike Stone (25 minutes)
2. Economic Development Update—John Hohman (20 minutes)
3. Industrial Land Sewer—John Hohman,Gabe Gallinger (15 minutes)
4. Spokane County Saltese Wetlands Restoration—John Hohman (20 minutes)
5.Appleway Landscaping Phase 1 —Eric Guth (15 minutes)
6. 2014 Council Goals—Mike Jackson (25 minutes)
7.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
8. Info Only: (a)Wellesley/Adams Sidewalk Project [*estimated meeting: 125 minutes]
August 6,2013 NO MEETING(National Night Out)
August 13,2013,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon July 29]
Presentation of Special Guests:Kevin Wallace, SRTC Director ( 15 minutes)
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance, Sign Code Revisions -John Hohman (10 minutes)
3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance,Zayo Franchise Renewal—Cary Driskell (10 minutes)
4.Motion Consideration: Wellesley/Adams Sidewalk Project—Steve Worley (15 minutes)
5.Admin Report: 2014 Budget—Estimated revenues&expenditures—Mark Calhoun (20 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 75 minutes]
August 20,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,Aug 12]
1. Criminal Prevention Officer Update—Chief VanLeuven,Deputy Chris Johnston (25 minutes)
2.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 30 minutes]
Draft Advance Agenda 7/5/2013 1:13:19 PM Page 1 of 4
August 27,2013,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,Aug 19]
August Community Recognition, Presentation of Key and Certificate—Mayor Towey (5 minutes)
1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2014 Budget revenues(including prop taxes)—Mark Calhoun (15 minutes)
2. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes,Motion setting 9-24 budget hearing) (5 minutes)
3.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
4. Information Only: (a)Dept Reports; (b)Planning Commission Minutes [*estimated meeting: 30 minutes]
Wed,Aug 28,2013: 8:30 a.m 11:30 a.m. Special Joint Meeting w/Board of County Commissioners et al
CenterPlace Regional Event Center,Room 109. Topic: Solid Waste
Sept 3, 2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,Aug 26]
1. Outside Agency Presentations(Economic Development Agencies) (-30 minutes)
2. Outside Agency Presentations(social service agencies, 5 min each)—Mark Calhoun (-50 minutes)
3.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 85 minutes]
Friday, Sept 6, 2013, 10 a.m. —12:30 P.M. Spokane Regional Council of Governments, Fairgrounds
Sept 10,2013 No Meeting.Council attends"Spokane Valley Day at the Fair"
Sept 17,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon, Sept 9
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
2. Presentation of 2014 Preliminary Budget—City Manager Jackson (30 minutes)
3.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 40 minutes]
Sept 24,2013,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon, Sept 16]
Sept Community Recognition, Presentation of Key and Certificate—Mayor Towey (5 minutes)
1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2014 Proposed Budget—Mark Calhoun (15 minutes)
2. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
3.First Reading Property Tax Ordinance—Mark Calhoun (10 minutes)
4.Motion Consideration: Allocations to Outside Agencies—Mark Calhoun (20 minutes)
5.Admin Report: Budget Amendment for 2013—Mark Calhoun (15 minutes)
6.Admin Report: Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
7. Information Only: (a)Dept Reports; (b)Planning Commission Minutes [*estimated meeting: 75 minutes]
Oct 1,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon, Sept 23)
1. CDBG Potential Projects—Scott Kuhta (20 minutes)
2.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: minutes]
Oct 8,2013,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon, Sept 30]
1. PUBLIC HEARING: CDBG Projects—Scott Kuhta (10 minutes)
2. PUBLIC HEARING: 2013 Budget Amendment—Mark Calhoun (15 minutes)
3. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
4. Second Reading Property Tax Ordinance—Mark Calhoun (10 minutes)
5.First Reading Ordinance Amending 2013 Budget—Mark Calhoun (10 minutes)
6.First Reading Ordinance Adopting 2014 Budget—Mark Calhoun (10 minutes)
7.Motion Consideration: Approval of CDBG Projects—Scott Kuhta (10 minutes)
8.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 75 minutes]
Draft Advance Agenda 7/5/2013 1:13:19 PM Page 2 of 4
Oct 15,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon, Oct 7]
1.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
Oct 22,2013,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon, Oct 14]
Oct Community Recognition, Presentation of Key and Certificate—Mayor Towey (5 minutes)
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Second Reading Ordinance Amending 2013 Budget—Mark Calhoun (10 minutes)
3. Second Reading Ordinance Adopting 2014 Budget—Mark Calhoun (10 minutes)
4.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
5. Information Only: Dept Reports; Planning Commission Minutes [*estimated meeting: 35 minutes]
Oct 29,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon, Oct 23]]
1.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
Nov 5,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon, Oct 28]
1. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations to Council—Mark Calhoun (20 minutes)
2.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 25 minutes]
Nov 12,2013,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m.(possible no meeting) [due Mon,Nov 4]
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2.Admin Report: 2014 Fee Resolution—Mark Calhoun (15 minutes)
3.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 25 minutes]
Nov 13—16:NLC Conference,Seattle
Nov 19,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,Nov 11]
Nov Community Recognition, Presentation of Key and Certificate—Mayor Towey (5 minutes)
1.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
Nov 26 2013,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,Nov 18]
Oath of Office to Councilmember Position #1 (completing term vacated by B.Grassel) (5 minutes)
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Information Only: Dept Reports; Planning Commission Minutes
Dec 3,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,Nov 25)
1.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
Dec 10,2013,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,Dec 2]
Dec Community Recognition, Presentation of Key and Certificate—Mayor Towey (5 minutes)
1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Proposed Resolution Amending Fee Resolution for 2014—Mark Calhoun (10 minutes)
3.Motion Consideration: Lodging Tax Allocations for 2014—Mark Calhoun (25 minutes)
4.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 50 minutes]
Dec 17,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,Dec 9]
Oath of Office to Councilmembers (Positions 1, 4, 5, 7) (10 minutes)
1.Advance Agenda (5 minutes)
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Dec 24,2013 no meetin2—Christmas Eve
Dec 31,2013 no meetin2—New Year's Eve
January 7,2014, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,Dec 30]
1. Council Officer Elections (select Mayor and Deputy Mayor)—Chris Bainbridge (10 minutes)
OTHER PENDING AND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS:
ADA Transition Plan
Coal Train EIS
Economic Development(long term goals)
Future Acquisition Areas
PEG Funds(Education)
Public Safety Contract,Proposed Amendment
Speed Limits(overall system)
Regional Transportation Issues
Townhouses in Garden Office
*time for public or Council comments not included
Draft Advance Agenda 7/5/2013 1:13:19 PM Page 4 of 4
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: July 9, 2012 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: [' consent ❑ old business [' new business [' public hearing
® information ❑ admin. report [' pending legislation [' executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2013 TIB Call for Projects
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: June 11, 2013 Adoption of 2014-2019 Six Year TIP.
BACKGROUND: The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) issued a
2013 Call for Projects on June 3rd, 2013 for allocation of Urban Arterial Program (UAP) and
Urban Sidewalk Program (SP) funding.
Approximately $84M is available statewide for urban arterial program (UAP) funding, an
increase of about 22% from 2012; and $5M for the Urban Sidewalk Program (SP), an increase
of about 17% from 2012. The anticipated regional funding levels have respectively increased to
$9.3M for UAP for the Northeast Region, and $1.1M for the East Region SP program. Project
applications are due Friday, August 23, 2013.
TIB has implemented a major overhaul of its scoring criteria this year. The scoring is now
performed in bands that emphasize Safety, Growth and Development, Physical Condition, and
Mobility. Previously, a project would need to score well across several categories in order to
rank well. Under the new criteria, a project that scores well in a particular category such as
congestion relief or accident prevention/mitigation can be selected. A summary of the new
criteria has been attached as additional information.
Staff has been evaluating the TIB grant criteria and working to identify projects that will have the
highest potential to receive funding. We have also reviewed the adopted 2014-2019 Six Year
TIP, the Pavement Management Program, accident hot-spots, and several other elements of
the city's transportation network.
Based on this review, staff has come up with the following preliminary list of projects for
submitting to TIB for the 2013 Call for Projects.
UAP Projects:
1. Mission Avenue Improvements - Flora Rd to Barker Rd (CN Phase): This project
will improve the roadway with sidewalks, bike lanes and new stormwater facilities
to accommodate the increased traffic from the new Indiana Ave Extension project
and the rapid development in the North Greenacres and Liberty Lake
neighborhoods. This request to TIB would be for construction funding only since
design and right-of-way funding has already been acquired for this project
through a federal STP(U) grant from SRTC. CN Cost is approximately $3.2M.
2. Broadway Ave Improvements — Flora Rd. to Barker Road: This project would
complete a missing gap in this east-west arterial connection between Flora Rd
and Barker Road on the south side of 1-90. This project includes reconstructing
the roadway between Flora and Long with sidewalks, bike lanes and new
stormwater facilities and purchasing right-of-way between Long and Greenacres
to construct the missing segment of roadway. Efforts would also be made to
coordinate with WSDOT on potential modifications to the Broadway-Barker
intersection to accommodate future improvements to the Barker/I-90 interchange
which is currently being studied. Total Project cost is approximately $4.2M.
Another potential project we are considering in light of the positive outcome of the recent
Sprague swales project, is to look at improving the section to the east with a similar treatment
from Argonne to Park. Based upon staff's review of the criteria for this grant offering, this may
be a good candidate.
Sprague Ave Lane Reduction - Argonne Rd. to Park Rd.: This project includes
the narrowing of the roadway from five lanes to four lanes by removing the south
lane. It would also include new landscape strips to match recently completed
improvements west of Park Rd. Narrowing the roadway would help slow traffic
down and improve safety while the new landscaping would beautify the corridor.
Sprague between Park and Vista is currently scheduled for resurfacing this year
with city Street Preservation funding. If this project is pursued, the resurfacing
would be postponed to 2014 and completed with this narrowing project.
Other projects evaluated and considered for this funding program include:
1. Barker Rd Improvements— Spokane River to Euclid
2. Barker Rd Improvements— Euclid to Trent
3. McDonald Restriping to 3-Lanes — Sprague to Mission
4. SR27/16th/Pines Roundabout
The TIB Board has made large increases in sidewalk funding over the past two years in an
effort to fund more complete and beneficial sidewalk projects. While the total funding available
is still not significant, Staff were able to identify some projects for consideration. Right-of-Way is
not an eligible expense for TIB sidewalk projects, therefore, any ROW expenses would need to
be funded through either City funds or an alternative funding source.
SP Projects:
1. 32nd - SR-27 to Evergreen: This project addresses serious safety hazards on the
north side of roadway where pedestrians walk along the narrow shoulder
between vehicles and a guard rail. This project serves several residential and
commercial developments and connects to recent improvements along
Evergreen Rd.
2. Indiana - Pines (SR-27) to Mirabeau Parkway, South Side. This project consists
of constructing new sidewalks on the south side of Indiana where no sidewalk
currently exists. This will help serve the Mirabeau Park & Ride. Pedestrians
currently must walk in the roadway in places due to obstacles. Pedestrians also
walk along the dirt trail adjacent to railroad tracks on the north side of Indiana
which will eventually be constructed as part of Spokane Valley-Millwood Trail.
3. Sullivan Rd - 4t1 to 81, West Side: This project consists of constructing a sidewalk
along a busy arterial near high pedestrian traffic areas. This sidewalk would
serve Central Valley High School. Currently, pedestrians walk along a narrow
well-worn dirt path that was originally intended as a drainage ditch. There have
been several vehicle-pedestrian accidents in this area over the past several
years.
Multiple other sidewalk projects were also considered.
Included are copies of the score sheets staff developed and uses to evaluate potential projects
and how well they might score with each individual grant criteria. Since actual scores are not
known, these score sheets are good to evaluate projects relative to each other in an effort to
determine the strongest grant candidates.
OPTIONS: Info only
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Info only
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The City's match on TIB funded projects is typically 20% of
the total project cost. Right-of-way is not an eligible cost for sidewalk projects.
STAFF CONTACT: Steve M. Worley, PE — Senior Capital Projects Engineer
ATTACHMENTS: TIB Grant Program Information; TIB Project Score Sheets
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
TIP APPLICATION SCORING MATRIX EVALUATION
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Increase in Crash Modification Factors score 20 5 4 5 5 10 3 8 5
Sub-Total 111 81 101 101 221 71 151 121 01 01
Countermeasures not Modeled in Safety Tool(25 max)
Add Non Traversible Median 5
Add Center left turn lane 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Add curb or physical separation 5 5 5 5 5 5
Road diet 5 5 5
Conversion to roundabout,5 pts each 0-10 5 5
Grade Separation 0-4
Sub-Total 15 10 10 10 10 10 5 5 0 0
Safety Sub-Total 26 18 20 20 32 17 20 17 0 0
Sustainability(15 Pts Max.)
Adopted GH Gas Policy 1
Modal Measures(8 pts max)
Completes gap in HOV system 3
Adds HOV in each direction 2
Adds Queue Jump or Transit Only Lane 1
Peak Hour Busses(1 pt for every 2 busses), 0-3 1 1 3 1 3 2
Sidewalk wider than TIB min.(>5-ft?) 0-3 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1
Bicycle Facilities,0 to 3 pts
-Completes Gap in adopted Bicycle plan system w/bike path or striped bike lanes 3 3 3 3 3 3
-Extends adopted bike plan system 2 2 2
-Adds separated bike path or signed&striped bike lanes 1 1
Energy(4 pts max)
Replace or install Low Energy Street Lighting 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Solar Powered Signage 1
Environmental(4 pts max)
LID Practices,2 pts 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
-use bio-swales,rain gardens,other low impact drainage practices
Hardscaping or climate appropriate plantings-NO Irrigation 2
Recycling Measures(4 pts max)
On-Site Reuse of Pavement,2 2 2 2 2 2
Use of base treatment to avoid over excavation,2 pts 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Use of stockpiled recycled materials 1
Sustainability Sub-Total 12 14 12 12 13 8 14 15 0 0
Constructibility(20 pts max)
Full funding(15 pts max)
Over Match 0-10 7
Full funding in Place 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Construction Readiness&Ease of Implementation(10 pts max)
Plans,Specs and Estimate finished 0-3 1
Permits completed 0-2 1
Cultural Resources complete 0-2 1
Right of Way certified or not required 0-3 3 3
No federal funding unless construction ready 1
No sensitive areas or issues pending 0-2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Use of accelerated construction methods 0-2
No railroad impact 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Utility Upgrades not needed 0-2 2 2 1 1 1 1
Constructibility Sub-Total 19 9 6 7 8 11 11 8 0 0
Total Estimated Score 57 41 38 39 53 36 45 40 0 0
Li/moo 013
2013 TIB Applications 2:38 PM
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TIP APPLICATION SCORING MATRIX EVALUATION
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Growth&Development
Public Support(20 pts max)
Development fulfills the Comprehensive Plan 0-8 8 8
Zoning in Place for the development 0-5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Water in Place for the development 0-4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Sewer in Place for the development 0-4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Power in Place for the development 0-4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Sub-Total 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 0 0
Private Support(20 pts max)
Permitted Development 0-15
Private Investment in public infrastructure 0-10
Sub-Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Permitted Development Activity(15 pts max)
Dwelling units constructed in the development 0-10
Acreage of the development 0-5
Jobs created by the development 0-10
Sub-Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Location(10 pts max)
Development Location 0-5
Project Proximity 0-4
Dependence of development on the project 0-3
Sub-Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Growth Sub-Total 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 0 0
Sustainability(15 Pts Max.)
Adopted GH Gas Policy 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Modal Measures(8 pts max)
Completes gap in HOV system 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adds HOV in each direction 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adds Queue Jump or Transit Only Lane 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Peak Hour Busses(1 pt for every 2 busses), 0-3 1 1 0 0 3 1 3 2 0 0
Sidewalk wider than TIB min.(>5-ft?) 0-3 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 0 0
Bicycle Facilities,0 to 3 pts
-Completes Gap in adopted Bicycle plan system w/bike path or striped bike Ianea 3 3 3 0 0 0 3 3 3 0 0
-Extends adopted bike plan system 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
-Adds separated bike path or signed&striped bike lanes 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Energy(4 pts max)
Replace or install Low Energy Street Lighting 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 0
Solar Powered Signage 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Environmental(4 pts max)
LID Practices,2 pts 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 2 2 0 0
-use bio-swales,rain gardens,other low impact drainage practices
Hardscaping or climate appropriate plantings-NO Irrigation 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Recycling Measures(4 pts max)
On-Site Reuse of Pavement,2 2 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0
Use of base treatment to avoid over excavation,2 pts 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 2 0 0
Use of stockpiled recycled materials 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sustainability Sub-Total 121 141 121 121 131 81 141 151 01 01
Constructibility(20 pts max)
Full funding(15 pts max)
Over Match 0-10 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Full funding in Place 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 0 0
Construction Readiness&Ease of Implementation(10 pts max)
Plans,Specs and Estimate finished 0-3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Permits completed 0-2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cultural Resources complete 0-2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Right of Way certified or not required 0-3 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0
No federal funding unless construction ready 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
No sensitive areas or issues pending 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0
Use of accelerated construction methods 0-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
No railroad Impact 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0
Utility Upgrades not needed 0-2 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0
Constructibility Sub-Total 19 9 6 7 8 11 11 8 0 0
Total Estimated Score 48 40 35 36 38 36 42 40 0 0 6/28/2013
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TIP APPLICATION SCORING MATRIX EVALUATION
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Physical Condition
TIB PCR Score(30 pts max) 0-30 0 0 5 20 5 5 20 5
Non Pavement Condition(12 pts max)
Walls 0-4
Storm water conveyance 0-4 1 1
Bridges or Culverts 0-6
Slope Stability 0-2
Sub-Total 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
_
Existing Attributes(10 pts max)
Illumination 0-2 1 1 1
Fixed Objects 0-2 1 1
Access Control 0-2 2 1 1
Alignment 0-5 5 3
Channelization 0-2 2 1 2 2
Turning Radius 0-2 2
Sight Distance 0-2 2
Sub-Total 3 1 2 2 10 1 3 5 0 0
_
Loading(10 pts max)
Volume 0-4 1 2 2 4 2 4 2
Truck Route Classification 0-4 1 1 2 2 3 1 3 2
Busses 0-4 1 1 4 1 4 2
NHS Route 3 3
Sub-Total 3 2 4 4 10 4 10 9 0 0
_
Sidewalk Condition(5 pts max)
Meets Standards 0-3 3 3 3 3 1 1
Overall Sidewalk Appearance 0-3 3 3 3 3
Sub-Total 5 5 5 5 0 1 1 0 0 0
Condition Sub-Total 11 8 17 32 25 11 34 19 0 0
Sustainability(15 Pts Max.)
Adopted GH Gas Policy 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Modal Measures(8 pts max)
Completes gap in HOV system 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adds HOV in each direction 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adds Queue Jump or Transit Only Lane 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Peak Hour Busses(1 pt for every 2 busses), 0-3 1 1 0 0 3 1 3 2 0 0
Sidewalk wider than TIB min.(>5-ft?) 0-3 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 0 0
Bicycle Facilities,0 to 3 pts
-Completes Gap in adopted Bicycle plan system w/bike path or striped bike lanes 3 3 3 0 0 0 3 3 3 0 0
-Extends adopted bike plan system 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
-Adds separated bike path or signed&striped bike lanes 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Energy(4 pts max)
Replace or install Low Energy Street Lighting 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 0
Solar Powered Signage 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Environmental(4 pts max)
LID Practices,2 pts 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 2 2 0 0
-use bio-swales,rain gardens,other low impact drainage practices
Hardscaping or climate appropriate plantings-NO Irrigation 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Recycling Measures(4 pts max)
On-Site Reuse of Pavement,2 2 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0
Use of base treatment to avoid over excavation,2 pts 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 2 0 0
Use of stockpiled recycled materials 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sustainability Sub-Total 121 141 121 121 131 81 141 151 01 01
Constructibility(20 pts max)
Full funding(15 pts max)
Over Match 0-10 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Full funding in Place 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 0 0
Construction Readiness&Ease of Implementation(10 pts max)
Plans,Specs and Estimate finished 0-3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Permits completed 0-2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cultural Resources complete 0-2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Right of Way certified or not required 0-3 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0
No federal funding unless construction ready 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
No sensitive areas or issues pending 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0
Use of accelerated construction methods 0-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
No railroad Impact 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0
Utility Upgrades not needed 0-2 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0
Constructibility Sub-Total 19 9 6 7 8 11 11 8 0 0
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2013 TIB ApplicE tions Total Estimated Score 42 31 35 51 46 30 59 42 0 0 2:38 PM
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TIP APPLICATION SCORING MATRIX EVALUATION
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Mobility
Congestion&Level of Service(35 pts max)
Significant congestion problem 0-10 1
Increase in LOS within project limits 0-20 2 5
Addresses congestion on the system or adjacent routes 0-10 1 1 2
New Route 0-20 10
High Volume 0-5 1 2 2 5 1 5 3
Sub-Total 21 111 21 21 101 11 51 81 01 01
Network Connectivity(10 pts max)
Complete/Extend corridor improvements 0-6 3 2 3 3 4
Complete gap/extend improvements 0-4 2 2
What does the project connect to? 0-4 3 2 2 2 4 2 3 1
Sub-Total 61 41 51 51 81 21 51 31 01 01
Modal Access(10 pts max)
Improve Transit Access 0-4 1 1 4 1 2 1
Improve connections to non-motorized access 0-2 1 1
Improve freight facilities 0-6 2 2
Sub-Total 21 11 21 21 51 11 21 11 01 01
Features(10 pts max)
Relieves Bottleneck 0-2 1 2 1
Improves access to CBD or urban center 0-6 3 3 2 2 6 2
Traffic signal interconnect 0-2 2
Sub-Total 3 4 2 2 10 0 2 1 0 0
Mobility Sub-Total 13 20 11 11 33 4 14 13 0 0
Sustainability(15 Pts Max.)
Adopted GH Gas Policy 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Modal Measures(8 pts max)
Completes gap in HOV system 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adds HOV in each direction 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adds Queue Jump or Transit Only Lane 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Peak Hour Busses(1 pt for every 2 busses), 0-3 1 1 0 0 3 1 3 2 0 0
Sidewalk wider than TIB min.(>5-ft?) 0-3 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 0 0
Bicycle Facilities,0 to 3 pts
-Completes Gap in adopted Bicycle plan system w/bike path or striped bike lanes 3 3 3 0 0 0 3 3 3 0 0
-Extends adopted bike plan system 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
-Adds separated bike path or signed&striped bike lanes 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
Energy(4 pts max)
Replace or install Low Energy Street Lighting 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 0
Solar Powered Signage 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Environmental(4 pts max)
LID Practices,2 pts 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 2 2 0 0
-use bio-swales,rain gardens,other low impact drainage practices
Hardscaping or climate appropriate plantings-NO Irrigation 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Recycling Measures(4 pts max)
On-Site Reuse of Pavement,2 2 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0
Use of base treatment to avoid over excavation,2 pts 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 2 0 0
Use of stockpiled recycled materials 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sustainability Sub-Total 121 141 121 121 131 81 141 151 01 01
Constructibility(20 pts max)
Full funding(15 pts max)
Over Match 0-10 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Full funding in Place 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 0 0
Construction Readiness&Ease of Implementation(10 pts max)
Plans,Specs and Estimate finished 0-3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Permits completed 0-2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cultural Resources complete 0-2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Right of Way certified or not required 0-3 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0
No federal funding unless construction ready 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
No sensitive areas or issues pending 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0
Use of accelerated construction methods 0-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
No railroad Impact 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0
Utility Upgrades not needed 0-2 2 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0
Constructibility Sub-Total 19 9 6 7 8 11 11 8 0 0 6/28/2013
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Total Estimated Score 44 43 29 30 54 23 39 36 0 0
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
TIP APPLICATION SCORING MATRIX EVALUATION
Proposed Project
Safety
Growth& Physical
Development Condition
Mobility
Sustainability Constructibility
Total Projected Score
Safety Growth Condition Mobility
Total
Cost Est
$ M
1 Mission CN-Flora to Barker
26
17
11
13
12
19
57
48
42
44
3.19*
2 Broadway-Flora to Barker
18
17
8
20
14
9
41
40
31
43
5.66
3 Barker, River to Euclid
20
17
17
11
12
6
38
35
35
29
3.13
4 Barker, Euclid to Trent
20
17
32
11
12
7
39
36
51
30
3.89
5 Appleway Crossover
32
17
25
33
13
8
53
38
46
54
6 McDonald 3-Lane, Sprague to Mission
17
17
11
4
8
11
36
36
30
23
7 Sprague,Argonne to Park Road Diet
20
17
34
14
14
11
45
42
59
39
8 SR27/16th/Pines Roundabout
17
17
19
13
15
8
40
40
42
36
9 I
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10J
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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TIP APPLICATION SCORING MATRIX EVALUATION
SP Criteria
Max.
Pnts
24th,Blake to Mamer Ct.(Terrace View)I
24th,McDonald to Blake
32nd,SR27 to Evergreen
4th,Calvin to Adams,S.Side Only
Blake,24th to 22nd(Terrace View Park)
Bowdish,8th to 12th
Bowdish,12th to 16th
Flora Rd,Mission to Indiana
Indiana,Pines to Mirabeau Parkway
(South Side)
Indiana,Mall to Mirabeau,N.Side
Mission,Lilly to Park Road
Mission,Mission Park to Pines
Mission,Mission Park to University
Mission,East of Barker,S.Side Only
Park Rd,Sinto to Indiana
Progress,Wellesley to Trent
Sprague,Appleway to Long
Sullivan,8th to 16th(CVHS)
Sullivan,4th to 8th(CVHS)
Vista,Trent to UP RR tracks
Wellesley,CL(Vercler)to Evergreen
SR27-Trent Elem Ped.Crossing
Park Rd,SR290 to Buckeye
Buckeye,Park to Vista
Knox,Hutchinson to Sargent
Project Description
Safety(55 max)
Existing Conditions(30 max)
Posted Speed
25
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
30
3
35
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
40
7
45
9
9
50 or greater
10
Walk in Travel Lane,20 pts
Walk on Shoulder,0 to 18 pts
14
16
-Wdth-Surfaced?
0
8
4
4
6
4
6
-Wdth-Unsurfaced?
10
10
5
10
16
10
18
0
10
5
10
5
12
6
Walk on Existing Sidewalk
0
-Wdth,-Surfaced?0 to 3
-Wdth-Unsurfaced?,0 to 5
0
ADA Barriers,0 to 3
1
2
1
3
3
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
2
1
Accident History(25 max)
Correctable Pedestrian/Vehicle-10 per incident,0 to 20
10
20
Correctable Pedestrian Only-5 per incident,0 to 15
Existing Hazards(15 max)
Sight Distance,0-3
3
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
Deep Ditches,0-3
1
1
2
2
3
3
Truck Volume,0-3
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Traffic Volume,0-3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
3
1
Obstructions,0-3
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
3
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
Existing Lighting,0-2
1
1
Drainage/Snow Issues,0-2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Posted School Zone,2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Sub-Total
16
1
32
23
12
28
33
13
34
11
5
10
10
20
18
15
13
34
55
10
13
11
15
23
10
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TIP APPLICATION SCORING MATRIX EVALUATION
SP Criteria
Max.
Pnts
24th,Blake to Mamer Ct.(Terrace View)I
24th,McDonald to Blake
32nd,SR27 to Evergreen
4th,Calvin to Adams,S.Side Only
Blake,24th to 22nd(Terrace View Park)
Bowdish,8th to 12th
Bowdish,12th to 16th
Flora Rd,Mission to Indiana
Indiana,Pines to Mirabeau Parkway
(South Side)
Indiana,Mall to Mirabeau,N.Side
Mission,Lilly to Park Road
Mission,Mission Park to Pines
Mission,Mission Park to University
Mission,East of Barker,S.Side Only
Park Rd,Sinto to Indiana
Progress,Wellesley to Trent
Sprague,Appleway to Long
Sullivan,8th to 16th(CVHS)
Sullivan,4th to 8th(CVHS)
Vista,Trent to UP RR tracks
Wellesley,CL(Vercler)to Evergreen
SR27-Trent Elem Ped.Crossing
Park Rd,SR290 to Buckeye
Buckeye,Park to Vista
Knox,Hutchinson to Sargent
Pedestrian Connectivity(30 max)
Pedestrian Destinations(30 max)**
30
CBD,5 pts
Commercial Area,0 to 5 pts;Within Limits:2 pts each
5
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
-Within 2-3 Blks:1 pts each
5
5
1
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
5
Industrial Area,Within Limits:0-3 pts
3
2
-Within 2-3 Blks:1 pts each
Schools,Within Limits:(3 pts each),0 to 9
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-Within 2-3 Blks:2 pts each
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
Public bldgs,Within Limits:(2 pts each),0 to 6
-Within 2-3 Blks:1 pts each
Recreational Facility,Within Limits:2 pts each,0 to 5
2
2
2
2
2
-Within 2-3 Blks:1 pts each
1
1
1
1
Medical Facilities,Within Limits:0 to 3
1
-Within 2-3 Blks:0-2 pts each
1
Senior Housing,Within Limits:0 to 2
-Within 2-3 Blks:1 pts each
Signed Transit Stop,Within Limits:0-2 pts
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
-Within 2-3 Blks:1 pts each
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
**Facilities must be connected by ADA accessible route
Sidewalk Continuity(5 max)
5
Completes Gap(s),5
5
5
5
5
5
Extends existing sidewalk,3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total
5
1
12
8
2
6
9
4
13
12
9
11
5
9
12
11
13
14
14
11
5
8
10
8
11
Local Support(5 max)
5
Local Match(5 max)
1 pt per 1%above 20%min.,0 to 5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sub-Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sustainability(10 points Max)
Adopted Greenhouse Gas Emissions Policy,1 pnt
10
Sidewalk>5-ft.and/or Planter Strip(3-ft min),0 to 3 pts
Sidewalk Network Development,(upon completion)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
-Sidewalk both sides,2 pts
-Sidewalk one side,1 pt
Low energy street lighting or signal,0 to 3 pts
-Replace or install Low Energy Street Lighting,3 pts
3
-Solar powered signage,1 pt
Recycled Material usage,1 pt
LID or natural drainage practices,2 pts
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sub-Total
2
2
5
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2 2
2
2
2
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
TIP APPLICATION SCORING MATRIX EVALUATION
SP Criteria
Max.
Pnts
24th,Blake to Mamer Ct.(Terrace View)I
24th,McDonald to Blake
32nd,SR27 to Evergreen
4th,Calvin to Adams,S.Side Only
Blake,24th to 22nd(Terrace View Park)
Bowdish,8th to 12th
Bowdish,12th to 16th
Flora Rd,Mission to Indiana
Indiana,Pines to Mirabeau Parkway
(South Side)
Indiana,Mall to Mirabeau,N.Side
Mission,Lilly to Park Road
Mission,Mission Park to Pines
Mission,Mission Park to University
Mission,East of Barker,S.Side Only
Park Rd,Sinto to Indiana
Progress,Wellesley to Trent
Sprague,Appleway to Long
Sullivan,8th to 16th(CVHS)
Sullivan,4th to 8th(CVHS)
Vista,Trent to UP RR tracks
Wellesley,CL(Vercler)to Evergreen
SR27-Trent Elem Ped.Crossing
Park Rd,SR290 to Buckeye
Buckeye,Park to Vista
Knox,Hutchinson to Sargent
Total Estimated Score(100 max)
100
23
4
49
33
16
37
45
19
49
26
16
23
17
31
32
28
28
51
72
23
20
21
27
33
23
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Spokane Valley Planning Commission
APPROVED Minutes
Council Chambers— City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
June 13, 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 Marty Palaniuk,Planner
Steven Neill x = Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney
Kevin Anderson x
Mike Phillips x
Robert McCaslin x
Christina Carlsen x 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
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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.)
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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
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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
(.T). 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
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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 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. Commissioner Anderson
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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.
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Bill Bates, Chairperson
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Cari Hinshaw, PC Secretary
Date signed 6 7 /41f
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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
"pasted 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 rot 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, 1 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 Lobe and tire store employees
waving.
I have prepared a couple visual examples of the differences between the current
code and the proposed changes.
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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.
Ultimately, the future of Spokane Valley relies on a balance between supporting
the businesses that serve our community, and protecting the quality of life that
will attract the residents and major employers who will patronize those
businesses."
Example A.1
Parcels 45154.2004 and 451542005
13 817 East Sprague
Spokane V a l l e , WA
There are 11 unique business in this location.
Example A.2
Parceis 45154.2004 and 451 54.2005
13 817 East Sprague
Spokane Wiley, WA
If each of the 11 tenants utilized their current allotment of temporary signs,there
would be 34 signs,
1 Pole Mounted Sign
12 Walt Mounted Signs
11 Ak-Frame Signs
Some combination of 11 Banners,Reader Boards,or 2 Flags with copy.
Example A.3
Parcels 45154.2004 and 45154.2005
13 817 East Sprague
Spokane Valley, WA
/f each of the 11 tenants utiliaei their proposed allotment of temporary signs,the
would be 46 signs,
1 Pole Mounted Sign
12 Wall Mounted Signs
11 A-Frame Signs
Some combination of 22 Banners,Reader Boards,or 1 Flag with copy.
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Example B.1
Parcels 45133. 1341 , .1342, 1346, . 1347, . 1343,
. 1434, . 1444, . 1464, . 1463,
15605 to 15901 East Sprague
and 10 to 212 North Sullivan
Spokane Valley, WA
There are 22 unique businesses in this area.
A-Frame
Banner
Reader Board
Flag with copy
Sprague
Example B.2
Parcels 4 133.1341, . 1342, 1346, . 1347, 1343,
.1434, . 1444, .1464, .1463,
15605 to 15901 East Sprague
and 10 to 212 North Sullivan
Spokane Valley, WA
If each ofthe 22 tenants utilized their current allotment of temporary signs,there
would be 82+sib.
7 Pole Mounted Sign
1 Monument Sign
30+Wall Mounted Signs
22 A-Frame Signs
Some combination nf 22 Banners, Reader Boards, Or 2 Flags with copy,
There arc also two Billboard signs located here.
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A-Frame
Banner
Reader Board
Flag with copy
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Example B.3
Parcels 45133.1341, .1342, 1346, .1347, .1343,
. 1434, . 1444, .1464, .1463,
15605 to 15901 East Sprague
and 10 to 212 North Sullivan
Spokane Valley, WA
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If each of the 22 tenants utilized their proposed allotment of temporary signs,there
would be 104F signs.
7 Pole Mounted Sign
1 Monument Sign
301 Wall Mounted Signs
22 A-Frame Signs
Some combination of 44 Banners, Reader Boards,or 1 FIag with copy_
There are also two Billboard sips located here.
Chapter 22.61
OUTDOOR LIGHTING STANDARDS
Sections:
22.60.010 Purpose.
22.60.020 Application.
22.60.030 General requirements.
22.60.040 Prohiljited lights
22 60.050 Exceptions.
22,60.000 Temporary lighting.
22.60.013 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.
1 The requirements of this chapter and the Washington Energy Code pter 51 11 WAC apply to
outdoor lighting requirements for all developments except one-and two-farn:ly 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 fallowing requirements:
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per etuarafeet-fraF-aever res+denti -pan g when- eiiirnrgs and wails are-painted r-stained-with-a
reflectaaee-value of 0.70 or higher.
fighting-a-l-lowanee far-14ui irrg exteriors. including , seap-iag ligh#fn f aN-r+e ceesl-eith
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A. All outdoor lights shah include a light source and reflector that controls the Tight beam so that
unshielded r+e light does not extends across any bounding property line between incompatible uses or
into the public rig ht-of-way,-abova-^ h fight.,t the facet
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line except where topographical characteristics make this impossible.
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G. AThAapplicatione far ild'ing permits for commercial development will be evaluated by the city to
determine if a lighting plan is required. If required, the Dian will include the frallcwinc
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2. The type and method of hieldillt,�fCrrr eactl light fixt.rre.
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I- Lighting designed to accent landscaping features or architectural elements, including the illumination of
pole-mounted flags of the United States, shelf be concealed or positioned sa that the light source is not
visible at adjacent property lines.
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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.
E3. 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.
0. Internal lighting of permitted signs.
E. Outdoor lighting for public monuments.
F. In-pool lighting for private swim ino cools
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).
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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-143: 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.
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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.
Ap 1,' ed this 27th da of June 2013.
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Bif Bates,Chairman
ATTEST:
Cari Hinshaw,Planning Commission Secretary
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