Ordinance 07-001 Interim Residential Estate Zoning CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.07-001
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON,
EXTENDING THE URBAN RESIDENTIAL ESTATE OUR-1) INTERIM ZONING
AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE No. 04-035 FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS
BEYOND THE THIRD EXTENSION APPROVED BY ORDINANCE No. 06-019 IN
THE PONDEROSA AND ROTCHFORD AREAS; AND AMENDING THE FINDINGS
OF FACT AND WORKPLAN.
WHEREAS, The Growth Management Act provides that all zoning regulations be consistent with an
adopted Comprehensive Plan(RCW 35A.63.105);and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.220 provides for establishment of interim zoning for up to one year following
a public hearing where a Work plan is developed for related studies; and
WHEREAS, the interim zoning may be extended for one or more six-month periods if a subsequent
public hearing is held and findings of fact are made prior to each renewal;and
WHEREAS, the Spokane Valley Development Regulations will be finalized on or before March 31,
2007;and
WHEREAS, the neighborhoods desire to continue the Interim Zoning until such time as full analysis has
been completed; and
WHEREAS, following a public hearing and the adoption of Findings and a revised Workplan, Ordinance
No. 06-001 extended the interim zoning for a period of six months until September 6, 2006, and
Ordinance No. 06-019 further extended the provisions until March 6,2007; and
WHEREAS,the City Council held a public hearing on January 9,2007 and approved revised the Findings
of Fact and Workplan.
NOW,THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley,Washington,ordains as follows:
Section 1. The Interim Urban Residential Estate OUR-1) Zoning is hereby extended for an additional
six month period until September 6, 2007 within the original boundaries and subject to the regulations set
forth in Spokane Valley Ordinance No. 04-035.
Section 2. . 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 4. Effective Date This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after publication of
this Ordinance or a summary thereof occurs in the official newspaper of the City as provided by law.
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PASSED by the City Council this 23rd day of January,2007.
Mayor,Diana Wilhite
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Orkan
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e FINDINGS OF FACT
REVISED JANUARY 1 , 2007
FOURTH EXTENSION OF INTERIM URBAN RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
(UR-1)ZONING FOR SIX MONTHS
STAFF REPORT DATE: January 1, 2007
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: Extension of interim zoning controls to limit residential densities
for a period of six months, and to continue practice of allowing the keeping of large animals
on residential lots.
PROPOSAL LOCATION: Portions of the Ponderosa and Rotchford residential subdivisions.
PREPARED BY: Marina Sukup, AICP, Director, Spokane Valley Community Development
Dept.
I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PROPERTY INFORMATION:
Size & Ponderosa: Located adjacent to Browne's Mountain on the southern edge of
Characteristics: the City, neighboring the Dishman Natural Area on the northwest and the Iller
Conservation area on the south. Fully developed single-family residential lots
generally exceeding one acre in size, served by local access and residential
collectors. Limited access to municipal wastewater collection system. Terrain
hilly with intermittent streams feeding Chester Creek. Portion of the
subdivision located within the 100-year floodplain. Large stands of native
Ponderosa pines. Abuts a closed landfill. Platted in phases between 1964
and 1992.
Rotchford: Located on the eastern edge of the City. Fully developed single-
family residential lots generally exceeding one acre in size, served by local
access and residential collectors. No access to municipal wastewater
collection system. Rolling terrain abutting steep hills with drainage into
Saltese Creek. Saltese Creek is located within the 100-year floodplain.
Platted in 1974.
Both subdivisions were originally platted as residential subdivisions designed
for the keeping of a limited number of horses.
SURROUNDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN &ZONING
Subject Comprehensive Plan — Low Density Residential
Properties:
Zoning — Interim UR-1 Residential Estate
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II. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS
The Spokane Valley 2006-2026 Comprehensive Plan provides the following guidance in
relevant part:
CHAPTER 2 LAND USE:
Residential Goals & Policies
Goal
LUG-1 Preserve and protect the character of Spokane Valley's residential
neighborhoods.
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.
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CHAPTER 10 NEIGHBORHOODS:
Goal
NG-2 Preserve and protect the character 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 in
and adjacent to residential areas. Open space dedication shall be
proportionate to the size of the development.
NP-2.4 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-2.5 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-2.6 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-2.7 Encourage rehabilitation and improvement programs to conserve and
upgrade existing properties and buildings.
NP-2.8 Encourage programs targeted at neighborhood preservation, including
Weed and Seed, housing rehabilitation and crime prevention programs,
such as Neighborhood Watch, McGruff Houses, etc.
NP-2.9 Integrate retail developments into surrounding neighborhoods through
attention to quality design and function. Encourage neighborhood retail
and personal services to locate at appropriate sites where local economic
demand and design solutions demonstrate compatibility with the
neighborhood.
NP-2.10 Develop guidelines and options for Neighborhood/sub-area associations
which facilitate the refinement of Neighborhood/sub-area plans.
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PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY:
Access: Ponderosa: Property lies west of the Union Pacific Railroad with only two points of
access. Additional access should be required prior to any increase in residential densities
for evacuation and emergency services. The evaluation of access will be incorporated in
the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan under development by the City of Spokane Valley in the
Fall and Winter of 2005-2006.
Animal Maintenance: The requirements for the maintenance and upkeep of even a limited
number of large animals raises issues of compatibility resulting from noise, odor, proximity
to residential structures, flies, etc.. These issues are compounded with increased
residential densities and requirements for buffering for any additional residential densities
may be required.
Landfill: Ponderosa: The proximity of a closed landfill to an increased number of
residences requires additional study.
Although the Spokane Valley 2006-2026 Comprehensive Plan has been adopted,
Spokane Valley has not yet finalized implementing regulations, performance or
design standards to assure the quality of residential design to preserve
neighborhood character pursuant to the Plan.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Current property owners purchased property with notice of existing regulations pertaining to
the keeping of large animals. The Short Plat process requires notice only to adjacent
property owners.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA): Ordinance No. 48
(effective March 31, 2003) adopted on an interim basis by reference the Spokane
Environmental Ordinance (Spokane County) thereby implementing the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Chapter 197-11 of the Washington Administrative
Code (WAC) within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Spokane Valley. An
Environmental checklist was completed and a Determination of Non-Significance was
issued on April 26, 2004. Conclusions were based on the finding that a regulation
preserving the status quo would have no adverse environmental impact.
Conclusion(s):
Implementing regulations, performance and design standards implementing the
Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan will be finalized on or about March 31, 2007.
Rezoning with notice to affected property owners is required prior to institution of
permanent regulations.
III. DECISION
The Interim UR-1 Residential Estate Zoning adopted pursuant to Spokane Valley
Ordinance 04-035 and extended by Ordinance No. 06-001 until September 6, 2006,
and until March 6, 2007, should be extended for a fourth six month period until
September 6, 2007 pending finalization of development regulations, performance and
design standards, in order to preserve neighborhood character, maintain
environmental quality, and to ensure the continued health, safety and welfare of the
areas in accordance with the revised Workplan attached as Exhibit"C".
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Exhibit"C"
REVISED UR-1 Interim Zoning Work Plan
January 1,2007
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ID Task Name Start Finish Duration
Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
1 Neighborhood Character 3/6/2006 5/1/2006 8.2w TT
2 Comprehensive Plan 3/6/2006 5/1/2006 8.2w
Adopted
3 Design Quality 3/6/2006 3/2/2007 52w
4 Environmental Quality 316/2006 7/3/2007 69.4w
5 Saltese Creek Re-Map 3/6/2006 7/3/2007 69.4w
6 Public Health/Safety 3/8/2006 8/22/2006 24w
7 Hazard Mitigation:Access 3/8/2006 8/22/2006 24w
8 Public Notice 6/9/2006 6/12/2007 52.6w
9 Regulatory Review 3/27/2006 3/30/2007 53w
10 Development Regulations 3/27/2006 3/30/2007 53w
adopted
11 Rezoning Complete 4/16/2007 7/20/2007 14w
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