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Spokane Valley Planning Commission Agenda
City Hall Council Chambers, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
November 14, 2013 6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject that is not on the agenda.
IX. PUBLIC HEARING: Street Vacation STV-2013-0002
X. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
XI. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
XII. ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONERS CITY STAFF
BILL BATES -CHAIR SCOTT KUHTA,PLANNING MANAGER
KEVIN ANDERSON CHRISTINA JANSSEN,PLANNER
CHRISTINA CARLSEN ERIK LAMB,DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
ROBERT MCCASLIN
STEVEN NEILL
JOE STOY-VICE CHAIR DEANNA HORTON,SECRETARY
MIKE PHILLIPS WWW.SPOKANEVALLEY.ORG
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: November 140h, 2013
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FILE NUMBER: STV-2013-0002
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing—Street Vacation
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The applicant, Conard & Hill Development , LLC, requests the
vacation of an unimproved, half-width, right-of-way section of Alki Avenue (165 feet in length by 15
feet wide).
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35.79, SVMC 17.80.120 and 22.140
PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: None.
BACKGROUND: The area to be vacated is located approximately 175 feet east of the intersection of
Alki Avenue and McCabe Road and further located between the southern boundary of parcel 45154.0704
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RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to recommend approval of the proposed street
vacation to the City Council;recommend approval of the proposed street vacation to the City Council
with changes; or direct staff further.
STAFF CONTACT:
Christina Janssen,Planner
ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report and Findings STV-2013-0002
STV-2013-0002 RPCA for Public Hearing
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STAFF REPORT DATE: November 5, 2013
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: STV-2013-0002: Request to vacate a portion of unimproved Alki Avenue
measuring approximately 165 feet in length by 15 feet of width, located approximately 175 feet east of the
intersection of Alki Avenue and McCabe Road.
STAFF PLANNER: Christina Janssen, Planner, Community Development Department
PROPOSAL LOCATION: The unimproved right-of-way is located approximately 175' east of the intersection
of Alki Avenue and McCabe Road.
PROPERTY OWNERS/APPLICANT: Conard& Hill Development LLC
APPROVAL CRITERIA:
1. SVMC-Title 22 (Street Vacations)
2. SVMC - Title 21 (Environmental Controls)
3. City of Spokane Valley Street Standards adopted December 2009
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Vicinity Map
Exhibit 2: Aerial Map
Exhibit 3: Notice of Public Hearing
Exhibit 4: Agency Comments
I PROPERTY INFORMATION
Size and Characteristics: The unimproved half right-of-way lies approximately 175'
east of the Alki Avenue and McCabe Road intersection. It
is generally flat and consists of native growth plants and
weeds.
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Low Density Residential (LDR)
Zoning of Property: Single-family Residential District(R-3)
Existing Land Use: Vacant. Commercial development is proposed for the
properties north of the right-of-way.
II. STAFF ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL
A. COMPLIANCE WITH SVMC TITLE 22.140.030—STREET VACATIONS
Findings:
1. Whether a change of use or vacation of the street or alley will better serve the public?
The half right-of-way was never improved with pavement, curb or gutter and remained vacant property.
Vacating the right-of-way will allow the property owners developing a multi-family development to the north
to provide a secondary access to Alki Avenue for their development.
2. Whether the street or alley is no longer required for public use or public access?
The south half-street right-of-way was previously vacated and incorporated into the adjacent property, leaving
the remaining half right-of-way unusable for public right-of-way purposes.
3. Whether the substitution of a new and different public way better would be more useful to the public?
No substitution is proposed at this time. The applicants proposal for the multi-family development to the
north provides primary access from Broadway Avenue.
4. Whether conditions may so change in the future as to provide a greater use or need than presently
exists?
The surrounding property owners are able to access the properties adjacent to the right-of-way from
Broadway Avenue and Valleyway Avenue. There are no plans for future development of this right-of-way. It
is not in use at this time.
5. Whether objections to the proposed vacation are made by owners of private property (exclusive of
petitioners) abutting the street or alley or other governmental agencies or members of the general
public?
No public comments have been received as of this report. Spokane County Utilities and Avista Utilities have
confirmed they have no utilities in the right of way and will not require easements. No additional comments
were received by any serving utilities.
Conclusions:
The findings confirm criteria set forth in Section 22.140.030 of the SVMC have been met.
B. COMPLIANCE WITH SVMC TITLE 21—ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
The Planning Division has reviewed the proposed project and has determined that the project is
categorically exempt pursuant to WAC 197-11-800 and Section 21.20.040 of the City of Spokane
Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) from environmental review under the provisions of the State
Environmental Policy Act(SEPA).
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Findings: No public comments were received.
Conclusion(s):
A Notice of Public Hearing sign was posted on the property October 31st, 2013 and notices were posted
in the Spokane Valley Public Library, City of Spokane Valley permit center and main reception area the
same day. Public hearing notices were mailed to a 400' radius of the site on October 31st, 2013 and
notice was published in the Spokane Valley Herald on October 25th, 2013 and November 1St, 2013.
Staff concludes that adequate public noticing was conducted for STV-2013-0002 in accordance with
adopted public noticing procedures and has determined that the proposal meets all applicable
development regulations.
IV. AGENCY COMMENTS
Comments were received from the following agencies and are attached as exhibits to this staff report:
1. City of Spokane Valley Development Engineering
2. City of Spokane Valley Public Works Department (Traffic Engineer)
3. Spokane County Utilities
4. Avista Utilities
V. OVERALL CONCLUSIONS AND FINDINGS
Staff concludes that STV-2013-0002 as proposed is generally consistent or will be made consistent
through the application of conditions of approval with the approval criteria stated herein.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Planning Commission recommend City Council approve the vacation of the unimproved,half-width right-of-way
of Alki Avenue located approximately 175' east of the intersection of Alki Avenue and McCabe Road subject to
the following:
1. The completion of the street vacation(File No. STV-2013-0002)including all conditions below shall be
submitted to the City for review within ninety(90)days following the effective date of approval by the City
Council.
2. The vacated property shall be transferred to the abutting property owner(Conard&Hill Development,LLC).
3. Following the City Council's passage of the ordinance approving the street vacation, a record of survey of the
area to be vacated,prepared by a registered surveyor in the State of Washington and including an exact metes
and bounds legal description, and specifying if applicable any and all easements for construction,repair and
maintenance of existing and future utilities and services, shall be submitted by the proponent to the Director
of Community Development,or designee for review.
4. The surveyor shall locate at least two monuments on the centerline of the vacated right-of-way with one
located at the intersection of the centerline of the vacated right-of-way with each street or right-of-way in
accordance with the standards established by the City of Spokane Valley Street Standards.
5. All direct and indirect costs of title transfer of the vacated street from public to private ownership including
but not limited to title company charges,copying fees, and recording fees are to be borne by the proponent.
The City will not assume any financial responsibility for any direct or indirect costs for the transfer of title.
6. The zoning district designation of the properties adjoining each side of the street or alley to be vacated shall
be automatically extended to the center of such vacation, and all area included in the vacation shall then and
henceforth be subject to all regulations of the extended districts. The adopting ordinance shall specify this
zoning district extension inclusive of the applicable zoning district designations.
7. The ordinance vacating the street shall separately address the relinquishment of the utility and border
easements located adjacent to the vacated street.
8. The record of survey and certified copy of the ordinance shall be recorded by the City Clerk in the office of
the Spokane County Auditor.
9. All conditions of City Council authorization shall be fully satisfied prior to any transfer of title by the City.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE SPOKANE VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING DIVISION IS SENDING THIS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ALL PETITIONERS (IF ANY)AND ALL OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING THE
STREET PROPOSED TO BE VACATED BASED ON THE MOST CURRENT RECORDS FROM THE SPOKANE COUNTY
ASSESSOR'S OR TREASURER'S OFFICE. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD
ON THE LAND USE APPLICATION LISTED BELOW:
HEARING DATE: November 14,2013 at 6:00p.m.
HEARING LOCATION: Spokane Valley City Council Chambers, City Hall, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite
101, Spokane Valley,WA 99206.
REVIEW AUTHORITY: Spokane Valley Planning Commission
STAFF CONTACT: Christina Janssen,Planner 509.720.5333 christina.janssengspokanevalley.org.
APPLICATION/DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: STV-2013-0002. Vacation of an unimproved, half-width, right-of-
way of Alki Avenue (126 feet in length by 15 feet wide).
LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: The subject property is located approximately 175 feet east of the intersection of Alki
Avenue and McCabe Road and further located between the southern boundary of parcel 45154.0704 and the
northern boundary of parcel 45154.1020.
OWNER: Conard&Hill Development LLC
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Division has reviewed the proposal/project and has
determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to WAC 197-11-800 and Section 11.10.070.1 of the
City of Spokane Valley Interim Environmental Ordinance from environmental review under the provisions of the
State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA).
APPROVAL CRITERIA: Section 22.140 (Street Vacations) of the City of Spokane Valley Municipal Code
(SVMC); Title 21 (Environmental Controls) of the City of Spokane Valley Municipal Code; the City of Spokane
Valley Standards for Road and Sewer Construction Ordinance; the Guidelines for Stormwater Management; and
the Spokane Regional Health District regulations.
HEARING PROCESS: The Planning Commission holds the public hearing to receive comments and forwards a
recommendation to the City Council for an ordinance adoption.
STAFF REPORT AND INSPECTION OF FILE: A staff report will be available for inspection seven (7)calendar days
before the hearing. The staff report and application file may be inspected at the Community Development
Department Permit Center, located at the City of Spokane Valley City Hall, Suite B-3, 11703 East Sprague
Avenue, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. Copies of documents will be made
available at a reasonable cost.
Send written comments to the City of Spokane Valley Department of Community Development, 11703 East
Sprague Avenue Suite B-3, Spokane Valley,WA 99206 Attn: Christina Janssen File No. STV-2013-0002.
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.
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Christina Janssen
From: Ryan Kipp
Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 9:01 AM
To: Christina Janssen
Cc: Steve Worley; Eric Guth
Subject: RE: Proposed Street Vacation
Attachments: Proposed Map.pdf
Hi Christina,
After discussion with Development Engineering, Public Works approves of the street vacation for the Broadway Estates
Development as requested.
Thanks,
Ryan Kipp, PE, PTOE
Assistant Traffic Engineer
City of Spokane Valley
11707 E.Sprague Ave.,Suite 106
Spokane Valley,WA
Ph:(509)720-5016 Fax:(509)688-0261
rkipp(>spokanevallev.org
From: Christina Janssen
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 12:57 PM
To: Ryan Kipp
Subject: Proposed Street Vacation
Ryan,
Attached is a drawing for a proposed vacation of Alki Avenue.
Can you take a look and give me feedback on Public Works feelings here?
Thanks
Christina J. Janssen
Planner
Spokane Valley Permit Center
11703 E. Sprague Avenue#B-3
Spokane Valley,WA 99206
Phone-(509)720-5333
www.spokanevalley.org
(Contents of this email and any reply are subject to public disclosure)
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Micki Harnois
From: Gloria Mantz
Sent: Wednesday,July 17, 2013 12:18 PM
To: Micki Harnois
Cc: Gabe Gallinger;Austin Storhaug
Subject: Alki ROW to be vacated - comments
Attachments: 20130717121121172.pdf t 13(-0a,{w 'V i I1CO
Hi Micki,
Development Engineering has the following comments regarding the Alki ROW.
ROW should terminate as shown in the attached exhibit prepared by Storhaug Engineering.
This will allow placement of driveway approach in compliance with the Street Standards.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
9loria
Gloria Mantz, P.E.
Development Engineer
City of Spokane Valley
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Spokane Valley Planning Commission
DRAFT Minutes
Council Chambers— City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
October 30, 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 Scott Kuhta,Planning Manager
Joe Stoy—Vice Chair r x Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney
Steven Neill x
Kevin Anderson x r-
Mike Phillips x E
Robert McCaslin x r
Christina Carlsen x Can Hinshaw, secretary
Commissioner Stoy was excused from the meeting.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Neill moved to approve the agenda as presented, a second was made and the
motion passed unanimously.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Carlsen moved to approve the October 10, 2013 minutes as presented, a second
was made and the motion was passed unanimously.
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS:
There were no Commission reports.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
Planning Manager Scott Kuhta reported that staff is still working on the Shoreline regulations. . He
commented that a street vacation will be on the November 14 agenda. Also, staff is working on a few
text amendments, including work on the permitted use matrix., They hope it will be brought to the
Planning Commission in December,2013.
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VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Solidus Sharp, 13310 E. Mission Ave. Broadway. Mr. Sharp had comments for the Planning
Commission regarding, incorporating Data Visualization into the Comprehensive Plan.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. New Business: Overview of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Manager Scott Kuhta conducted a presentation of the Comprehensive Plan
applications for the 2014 Comprehensive Plan Amendment cycle, which are due November
1, 2013. Mr. Kuhta's intent is to prepare the Planning Commission for the upcoming
amendment cycle to the City's Comprehensive Plan and requirements for planning under
the Growth Management Act.
Mr. Kuhta went over the 2014 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket with Planning
Commission. He stated that Spokane County is proposing an amendment for the parcel
directly north of where their Scraps facility is going to be. They would like the zoning
changed to allow a little bit more expansion for walking the dogs and for a meet and greet
type of situation. Mr. Kuhta commented that we have heard rumors of a large change from
low density to high density residential on the eastern portion of the City. He stated that an
application has not yet been recieved,but one is expected to come in.
Mr. Kuhta explained that there is one city initiated Comprehensive Plan Amendment that
they wanted to put on as a placeholder, which needs more discussion with City Council
before it's actually brought forward thru the process. It's a little piece of park land that the
City owns. It is currently park property that may be part of a land swap, but currently is is
not being used right now. This would be changed from parks and open space to a mixed-
use center.
Mr. Kuhta went over the text amendments that are largely housekeeping items. He stated
the most significant text amendment would be light industrial policies. He added that we
will be looking at the policies to see if they are suiting the City and if not we might want to
make them a little more flexible with regard to allowances for uses such as for retail
commercial type uses. Staff will have more discussion with City Council before a decision
is made on how to approach the amendment. Mr. Kuhta commented that City Center
reference will be removed from a number of the chapters in the Comprehensive Plan, at the
direction of City Council. There was a general brief discussion between Planning
Commission and Mr. Kuhta concerning the regulations.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Commissioner Anderson expressed concern about access issues with the Arger rezone
before the Hearing Examiner, citing an article in the Spokesmen Review. The article
reported that staff has given Mr. Arger two options for access, either from Alki or from
Evergreen. Mr Anderson stated this contradicts testimony they heard from Mr. Palaniuk
regarding the Alki right-of-way vacation in which Mr. Palaniuk stated Mr. Arger would
most likely take access to the parcel from Evergreen Rd. Mr Andersons stated he would
not have voted in favor of the vacation had he known Mr. Arger was able to take access to
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the parcel form Alki Avenue. Mr. Anderson also asked if the Hearing Examiner had access
to minutes or testimony from the other meetings.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
Bill Bates, Chairperson
Can Hinshaw, PC Secretary
Date signed
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