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('i11 tU Ordcr by vlayor Diana Wilhite
ROLL CALL:
Atienda Tovic4
1. C'oancii Dcliheration on Draft Comnrehensive Plan ('as time pcrmits):
Cunfirmatian of 'I'ransportacion Chapter Chnngcs
Ecanamic llevelopment (changed, stn1:e through vtrsi(M)
Nawral Envimnrnent
Nuu.Sing
Nc:ighborhos►ds
Adioiirnmerit
;Vvte: Cfuicsg atherwisr nuted nbove. there µill bc no public ciinlmenTs at C:apncil Study H()ti~Ct'ef,
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tiUT1CE: Individw►ls plnnniag W attend t}ta nkMing wha ayuirc spainl ossistanca to actommodatc pLyslcal. I,c_:ring, cx athrr I
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City of Spokane Valtey
City Council Special Mceting ~
Cih, I3all, 2"o Floor Confercncc Room
Tliuisd:iy, F"ebruary 9,2006; 6:0II p.m.
Nlayor Wilhice callecl the meeting to ordcr at C:OS p.m.
Attendrrnce: City .S1nff.•
17iana Wilhite, Mayor Dave Meroier, City Manager
Steve Taylor, Deputy Maya- Nina Regor, I?eputy CiCy Manfloer
Bill Gothmann, Councilmember Niike Connelly; City Attorney
iMike DeVleming, Councilmemher Greg NicCormick, Planning Ma.nager
Rich Munson, Councilmember IV1ike IIasinser, Associate Plattner
(;ary Schirnmels, Councilmember CarolbeUe Bra.nch, Public lnformation Ofrccr
Chris Bsinbridge, City Clerk
Abscrttt:
I:)ick Denenny, Councilmernber Others in Attend9nce:
One CiCir,en: Gail Stilcner
City Glerk Bainbridge called roll; all Councilmembers present except Councilmernber iaenenrly. Tt wu,•
moved by Deputy MGryor Trrylor, seconded, and xntanimnusly approved to excuse Cbuncilnrenrher
Denenny from loniglrt's me.eting.
ECnNOATfC DFVELQFVITNT Councilmember DeVleming mentioned that at the 1=ebruaiy 7, 2006,
meeting, he espressed concern abotit including customer service in the goals ancl policies tind at that
meet:ing, he inciicaced hc woulcl draft proposed languaae addressing that issue. Councilmember
DeVleming said he atternpted to take the policies and fic them inco an existing goal, but as he was unfible
to come up vvith an appropria[e ft, bc clraftecl the followiog new goal arid policies for council review:
ED6-8: Encourage die creation and maintenance of a CiCy HaII [haC places a prern..ium
on beine ".BUS1t1CSS T'C1Gt1dI}'" 3I1d "Customer Service'-' oriented.
EDP-8.1: Maintain an openness and willingness within ci[y government to perioclieally
evaluating programs, procedures, processes and all other opporiunities of reaching this
goal.
T'DP-8:2: Regulations and tvles within City Mall should reflect the communities nee,d .
for timely and consistent responses from city stafl'.
City N1anager Mercier also distributed copies of "Cit:y of Spokane Vallcy Valucs," commcnting on che
importance of communicating that tlle statements of i.ntent are included in-Council's previously adopted
core values; and that rather than re-state those core values here among the goals, dhat perhaps a paragraph
expancling che Values st,itement could be inscrt:ed in thc lntroduction portion of the Comprehensive Plan.
After discussion Concerning values, Soiils, policies, ;tncl the [erm "business i'riendly," there Nvas Cotarcil
consenmi.c to incltrde the City of Spnkarae Valley i'QI1(2S I7110 dI18 COI)1pYBIl2)1SIvB Plrnr's irrtrodtiction.
'1 here Followed aciclitional discussion on Councilmember DeVIcminL's suggested goal and policies,
including the best place to place such agoal; suggest'ed verbiage changes; [he desire to have regulations
that periadically evaluate work performed in all areas; and the idea of having an over-arching goal
concerriing the customer sentice program. It wa.s Cocmcil conseir.sus to add an udditiorrol line on top of
1VJ?QI WQ.t' Stlgg2Sl6CI hy Clly MCII?pnCY _M@7'CIEI' fl-om the valzce statemerrt, to be placed in that added
171IYOCIllCr10)1 Of Chapter one, ta slate as follows: " A Cily government thul parls a prentium arr providing
effective custvmer service. Tlze Cily governnient will periodically evuluute pr•ogi•unrs, palicies, prvicesses
~ cuid other opportzniitie.r of reaclzing ihe ctistomer service goal.
Counci! Nieeting A4inuies: 02-09-2006 Page I of 5
Approvcd by Council: '
Draft 1
Ec.onomic 1.)evelopment, narrative:
The following changes were az.,~eed upor~ by Cnafncil cortserasus: Nk
Page 10: delete the la.St parayraph as WTL:C no longer exists. ~
Z•.3(~1St:rcn"%G}is:~ r. , • .
allo~ysJ
1. Qmit the litany of the organizations, and re-write to state the sen[iment that we tiave: many
businesses and oroaniLations focused on the prosperity pf Spokane Valley
, 2. page 12, delete the paragraph beginning with the third paragraph "'I"he AHANA Business"
through and including the end of the sL'rengtlis. ,
3. page 11, leave in the E17C referencc but take out who they work with
4. top of pa;e 11 - SBDC sliould also be spelled out as the Small Busincss Development Center
5. top of page 1 l- change to read: "The SB]7C (Small Business 17evelopment Center) is a
eooperative effort Af Wa.Shington State University, kVestei-n s3trtrntin+ty selleges;
esenetii-ie-eleve}op _ :,-and the US Small T3usiness Administrat:ion."
;?.3:.1' :Sfrengths .
Councilmember DeVlcming noted that a strength not mentionecl is the amount oP volunteerism in our
cammunity, such as SCOI-'E, members of the faith-based community, etc. ;Co.uiicil wi.ll, wurk to di-4
somethin~ io iriclude itlaaf suo,Osfion! '
7.3.2 Wcaknesses
Page 13, 2'"l paracgaph, 2od sentence, change to read: "h+421904, fo be successful todav. retail development
must be clean, wel( lit, landscapcd ancl attractive, with eonvenient parkin3 4p-be-suseess€u}.
Yb 13, delete next to last paragraph: "Thc IevEl of cominitment of agencies
7.4 Sprague/Applewa,y Econamic Analysis
17iscussion coocerning if the last paragraph is a summary of the findings of the charrettc, as that is iiol
. clearly indic.ated. ~Wif.`,iVIGGOT[T11CI:'will clie'ck and if part of the charrette, he will add a line prior to the
last paragraph; stating that "According to the results of the study," or similar verbiage. If the last
paragraph is part of the charrette, staff will make the lwo paragraphs into one paragraph, lf the last '
paragraph is as a result of the seudy, staff'will add that line as the f.rst line of the second paragraph.
7.6 Goals & Policies:
3`d sentence, change to read: "It is in the best interest of the City of Spokane Vallcy to stppeFt aitd
collaborate with these regional organizations."
TRA]V,SYO1tTATION CHAPTElt EDITS:
As not all councilmembers had an opporlunity to review the changes, tliis NviJl• be:.brought:, h~c,k I'or
'clisctission at 'thc ncxt re%,,iew, there})y:.gnying .Gouncilmcrtibers, lhz oLvortunity to. fevievs~ ,th.c cfiapter tq
ensure:the chanQes arcas council iiiteii&tF
\°ATURATI EWl1IC)vMF,NT: Page 8: iSt9ft'~~vill anierid the'P'N.ote; tb Reader'; verbiage to include tltat these are the goals and policies of
the City's intcrim shoreline program, adopted by the County in 1974 (check what ycar), and will bc
revised And replaced; and to add si.milar verbiage in 8.4 Shoreline Master Progam verbiage.
8.5 Air Oualitv:- change to 8.4
8.4 Shorcline Master Yrogram - change to 8.5
Council Jvteeting A4inutcs: 02-09-2006 Pagc 2 of 5
Approvcd by Cauncil:
• Draft :
Page 27 - GoxJs &]'olicies Couneil consensus to change the follow+ng goals and policies:
NEG-1: deleie "Spokane Valley will"
NEG-2: clElete "Spokane Valley will"
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\EG-3: delcte <tSpokane Valle} w' ~llIDP,
NEG 4: adci parenthesis: f'or in RCW 36.70A.370 (CtMA)."
NrG 7: Change to read: "rneourage the protection an<i enhancement 4f weilanc4s."
NEG S: lleputy Mayor Taylor indicated he is nol cnmfortable wittl the seeand half if not rec{uired by law.
it!imev Connellj% will 'r,esearcli the statutes regarding the second parl af tlie sentence, and the wrord
"ensure." If not required by statute, Council conscnsus to delete the rest of the sentence after the worc!
"ac[ivities." '
NFP 8.1: lleleie and renumbcr remainder policies.
NEP 8.4: lletece the first scritence. ,
NFP 8.5: Substitute thc word "will" in place of the word "shall."
NEP 8.6: "Uensity transfers" should be lclded to die glossary.
NEP 8.8: AtkOrnGV:Connellv «<ill 'rese;ir,ch,a good word to qualify the wildlii'e habitat corridqr, such as
"recognired, documented" or similar verbiage.
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~"fJ Mayor Wilhite calied for a short recess at 7: 50 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m. -
Aquifcr/C rountl►vfttcr
tNEG -9: Chanbe to read: "Stri<<e to prevent water quality
NEG -10: Change to read: ".Fncleavor to protect grotindwater
NrP 10.1: Change to react: "Participate in cooperative surface nncl groundwater management effarts with
other affected jurisdictions in the region-4w4a44o-~&po i
i~TEP 10.2: Change to read: "Strive to retain floadplains and associateJ wetlands in its as natural a
qUalii►Ei-Prov~~~i~e-#~$~+t~i.
Fish & Wilcllifc
NTI:G-I.1: Change to react: "Strive to preserve, proCect, and enhance fsh amd wildlife habitat.
NEG-12: Change tp read: "Strive to minirliize the impiict on priority species Ele iiet t~2eome4ftipeMecl
dtt2-to-lana-tise-eha';es,-&om habitat alternation and other human activities. CAdd "priority specias" to
the glossary.J
12.2: Change to read "Strive to preserve and enhance naCive vegetation in riparian habitats."
Couneil Meeting Nfinutes: 02-09-2006 Page 3 of 5
Approvcd by Council:
Draft '
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12.4: Change to read: "Foster the protection of wildlife corridors in publicly owned open space
12.5: Delete the second sentence. "
12.6: Omit the last two words "whenever possible."
12.7: Change the word "shall" to the wortl "will."
Flood Areas -
\tEG-13: Chanae to read: "VVork to identifj+ watershed characteristics..."
NEG-14: Change tn read: "Assist in the management ot' frequently flooded areas
\TEP 14_1: Change to read: "Frequently floatled areas-and marshes, fleedplains-a*d-#eedw~yz-,-should Ge
, useci as ferest, wildlife habitat, open space, recreation and other appropriate uses whenever practical."
NEP 14.2: Change to read: "Reyuire the maintenance, protection or restoration of natural drainage
systems."
NIFP 14.3: Change "where possible" fo "where appropriate." Gcolo2ic.a11v Hazarduus Arcas
11EP 16.1: Chanae to read: "Limit clearing and grading activilies in geologicaliy haciirdous areas "e
e~~~s~1~4e•"
NE P 16.3: Change "whenever possible" to "whenever appropriate."
Surf.ice Water iNTEG-17: Change to read: "EncoLUage the continued proyision of both adequate quantity and quality of
surface water for Spokanc Valley." [fis the gap between the words "quantity" and "and."]
' NEG-19: Chsnge to reacl: "Co1laUorate with appropriate publie ancl private entities to help restore the
water quality• of the Spokane River." Air Oualitv
NMG-20 - Supyort regiorial eCfnrts to improve air c{uality. (formerly 20.3)
NEP 20.1: 17elete the phrase "a.s alternatives to the single occupancy vehiclc."
NEP 20.3: llelete and renumbcr the remainder policics. ,
NTEY 20.4 Change to read: `=tlssist in the promotion of public educ•ation to increase the level
NEY 20.5: Remove the warci
It was also mentioned ttiat Vlap 8.6, Shoi-eline Program will be updatcd.
It wa.s Council cotzsensirs to add "cap and replace " to the Glossary. _
Coiuncil D4eeting Nfinutes: 02-09-2006 Page 4 of 5'
Approvcd by Council:
' Draft
It: v-,as recapped that the nexC comp plan delibeeation will i.nclude the ciianged (strike-through) •
Transportation Chapier, Eeonomic Uevelopmcnt and Natural L.nviranment as cliscussed above; and if
tinie permits, Housing and Neighborhoocts.
`1'here being no further business, the meeting adjournetl at 9:00 p.m.
O
17iana ~Vilh ayor
A17I'E-ST: '
Christine Ritinbridge, City Clcrk
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;Cotmcit iN4ecting Minute,s: 02-09-2006 pagc 5 Qf 5
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IVlemorandum
To: Dave Mercier, City Manager and Members of City Council
From: Marina Sukup, AICP, Community Development Director
CC: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Greg McCormick, Planning Manager
Date: February 21, 2006 •
Re: Additional Proposed Changes to the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
1. WsDOT Division of Aviation has recommended adding the Airport Hazard and Land Use
Compatibility Maps to the Comprehensive I'lan (Maps 3.8 and 3.9). Sentences
referencing these maps should be added at the end of Section 3.5: °Map 3.8 Airport
Hazards idenfifies regulated airspace pursuant to 77 CFR within which structures
exceeding specified heights may represent a threat to airport operations and the safe
operation of aircraft utilizing Felts Field. Map 3.9 Land Use Compatibility identifies areas ` where restrictions on incompatible land use serve to protect persons and property
` adjacent to the airport."
2. The SRTC has recommended that a change previously suggested by staff be retained
as coinciding with the definitions utilized by Federal Highways in Section 3.3.2 Bicycle
System: .
• Shared-use RAtW-use-Path: A bikeway physically separated from motorized
vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the highway right-
of-way or within an independent right-of-way. Shared MuI#+--use paths may also
be used by pedestrians, skaters, wheelchair users, joggers and other non-
motorized users.
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Memorandum
To: City Manager David Mercier and Mem6ers of Council
From: Nina Regor, Deputy Clty Manager; Marina 3ukup, Communfty Development Director
Date: Febniary 16, 200$
Re: Comprehensive Plan - Economic Development Chapter and Updated Schedule
Economic Develonmcnt Chapter
Attached is the strike-through version of the Economic Development Chapter, based
upon staff's understanding of the Council deliberations on February 9, 2006.
Councilor DeVleming volunteered to draft some verbiage about the presencc in our
community of service and faith-based organizations. Please note a paragraph that has
been shaded on the second page of the Strengths section. The majority of it already
existed; however, with a few modifications it may meet Council's intent.
Proposed UQdates to thc DeliberaNon Schedule
Staff has been reviewing the schedule to determine the best way to incorporate the
confirrnation of the strike-through version of each of the remaining chapters. In addition,
we are trying to minimize the meeting conflicts staffmay face if they are the lead for a
comp plan chapter as well as for a public hearing topic at a planning commission
meeting.
Following is a proposed revision for your consideration. Additions to a meeting are
bolded/'rtalicized; deletions are stfuek .
February 23 - Pazks & Recreation chapter
March 7 -
• Confrmation of strike-through versions
0 1Vatural Environment chapter
o Land Use chapter ~
o Utilities
• Review Maps ojzoning changes, including changes proposed by County
• Continue Parks & Recreation chapter
• Introduction chapter
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March 9 - I
• Public Hearing on draft Comp Plan
• Capital Facilities chapter
Mazch 21 -
• Confirmation of strike-through versions
o Intraduction chapter
o Housing chapter
o Neighborhoods chapter
o Capital Facilities chapter
o Parks & Recreation chapter
ft-Cemp-Plan
• Co»tp Plan wrap-up rernaining ilerrrs
March 23 -
• Public Hearing: Final Hearing on draft Comp Plan
• First Reading: Proposed Ordinance adopting Comp Plan
March 28 - Second Reading: Proposed Ordinance adopting Comp Plan
~ City Council Preliminary Draft Updated42/9/06
7.3 Strenqths & Weaknesses
7.3.1 Strengths
Spokane Valley is sheltered fram 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
undercieveloped 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 Commeroe in
November 2002 and activated in February 2004. The FTZ was allocated by the
Spokane International Airport System 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 af the country. Inland Empire
Distribution Systerns (IEDS) operates the FTZ, providing 3r° 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-bond containers to clear Customs in
Spokane Valley. CFS is a federal service provided to individuals and businesses
through the Spokane/Couer 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 locatian adiacent to the Citv of Snokane. Sookane Vallev mav be eliaible
to seek exnansion of the Sookane Communitv Emnowerment Zone for qualified Census
block arouos. Exoansion of the Emoawerment Zone will allow uarticinatina busirtesses
to take advantaae of sales tax deferrals and Washinqton business and occunation tax
credits in exchanQe for exnandina the emnlovment opoortunities available to low and
moderate tncome individuals residinq with the area.
A wide variety of retail oudets provide goods for the region. Of major importanoe in
Spokane Valley are automotive and recreational vehicle sales concentrated along
Sprague Avenue at I-90. These businesses and others in manuFadurina. service,
transr,xortation. and whole/distribution are well represented bv the Vallev Chamber of
Commerce, which boasts aver 700 members_
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 woric foroe.
~ These institutions, particularly the community college system, #as-have been active in
seeking to meet the re-training needs of older workers displaced by losses of
manufacturing jobs, and 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.
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SIRTI's commerciali2ation 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, mariceting, 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 NorthwesYs
technology workforce by providing paid internships to eligible students from regional
colleges and universities.
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The Small Business Ddevelopment Center (SBDC) is a cooperative effort ef-between
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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, maricet plan development, and business research.
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
senve 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 densiry ranges.
Plentiful water and power is provided by local utility purveyors at rates that are
reasonable.
In addition to the manv businesses focused on the orosqeritv of Spokane Valley. the CitY
is fortunate to have a large number of professionalL-and-volunteer. service and faith-
based organizations committed to community development and improvement. Citizens
are engaged in the development of the new city and have dedicated countless hours to
developing ideas which would promote economic development and job cxeation.
Another important piece of the regional economic development picture is the Spokane
Area Economic Development Council. Since 1974, the Spokane Area EDC has
established a proven track record, strong leadership, and solid industry expertise as LLthe
starting point" for regionally focused economic development. The role of the EDC is to
implement a business-focused strategy that proactively promotes Spokane's business
identity; facilitates job growth and business expansion; and leverages available
resources to provide effective solutions.
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income individuals and families with opportunities promoting financial independence.
The SNAP Economic Development programs offer financial tools and education to
promote sound money managemerrt and investment in assets, including business
ownership, home ownership, higher education and transportation. The MicroEnterprise
Developmerrt 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
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7.3.2 Weaknesses
The City of Spokane Valley has yet to establish its own unique identity within the region.
The lack af an identifiable city center and an overabundance of marginal commercial
centers and strip development fram 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 bamers 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 signficant
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. in 2004, 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 criteria.
Land development in the Spokane Valley has not had the advantages of urban planning
at critical periods in its development. As a result, incompatibilities e)dst between
adjacent Iand uses. This will be corrected over time as the City unde+takeste 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 parlcs which combine corporate offioes, call centers
and elecironic assembly of parts in an officeJcampus environment. Traditional
warehousing has been replaced with "just in time" delivery and an increased
dependence on efficient transportation movements. Business reliance on Intemet
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access has replaced other more traditional methods of communication and sales.
Unfortunately, many industrial properties have yet to be retrofitted to different standards.
Because the historicai 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 displaoed
local workers without the skills required for work in highly technical jobs.
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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 plaoe business and industrial
devefopment 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 SpraquelAQpleway Economic Analysis
In July 2004, the City of Spokane Valley commissioned ECO Northwest to analyze the
following:
• The economic impact on existing business of a change in motor vehicle traffic
during the five, ten and twenty year planning horizon.
• The economic impact on existing businesses of roadway construction during
a five year period.
• The economic opportunities created by the extension of Appleway to Sullivan
and the cost of the failure to extend Appleway during the flve-, ten- and
twenty-year planning period.
• Barriers to successful redevelopment of the Corridor, including institutional
and regulatory barriers.
• Strategies to m2tximize redevelopment within the Corridor, incfuding but not
limited to traffic circulation improvemeMs and land use regulations.
• Mitigation strategies to counteract adverse economic impact and/or lost
opportunity for specific rypes of business enterprise.
A charrette open to the public was held on September 21, 2004. Included in the
findings was the need to focus economic redevelopment efforts at strategic intersectian
nodes along Sprague Avenue in response to current market and consumer preferences.
~ Accordina to the results of the studv. lin order to build on the success of the cvmmercial
enterprise located at both Sullivan anci Sprague and that of the automobile dealerships
on the western end (Auto Row), the City should reinforoe its cammitment to those
locations, as well as focusing on redevelopment of specific Iocations between these
nodes which are currently experiencing distress. The proposed City Center is one such
location. It was recommended that street design be reassessed, in order that the
roadway system complement the type of redevelopment desired by the community.
Improvements to traffic circulation within existing large tracts, improved pedestrian
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circulation and aesthetic improvements should be considered in conjunction with land
use, design and paricing requirements. ,
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The statistically valid Community ■ n=396
Survey conducted in the Spring 80% ~
of 2004 identified economic 60%
growth as the single most 41% 35y6
important issue facing Spokane, qp%
followed closely by job creation
and urban planning issues. 20%---7% 10% 7%
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also felt that having a aty center yay 5omewhn Neu[ral soMewnaI vay
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Not surprisingly, roughly three quarters of survey respondents fett that the establishment
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community identity.
During Community Workshops conducted in the Spring and early Summef of 2004,
participants were asked to express their opinions on many of the same issues. Results
of these infonnal surveys generalty tracked the results of the largef survey.
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7.6 Goals & Policies
This section provides goals and policies that support caoperation and coordination at a
regional level to ensure sustainab(e economic development. There are a number of
established organizations in the region that are engaged in economic development
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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 rnake strategic investments of the limited resources
available and where possible leverage resources in cooperation with other governmental
and private agencies.
GOALS AND POLICIES
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, stabflity and susta(nabiHty.
Policies
~ EDP-9.1 Rfevide-Strive to nrovide the necessary public facilities, infrastructure
and servioes to support economic development.
EDP-1.2 In conjunction with
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studies to identify and target economic opportunities.
EDP-1.3 In partnership with the business oommuniry, encouraqe the
development of a comprehensive marlceting strategy customized for
t#e-Spokane Valley and supportive of regional eoonomic development
objectives.
~ EDP-1.4 €-stabEisl-Consider establishment of a public irrteractive web-based
geographic information system to facilitate economic research for
business.
EDP-1.5 Enoourage the development of business incubators to enseUFage
promote the creation of new business enterprises.
EDP-1.6 Encourage creation and retention of home-based businesses that are
consistent with neighbofiood character.
EDP-1.7 Encourage State and Federal agencies to locate in the City of
Spokane Valley.
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~ EDP-1.8 SuppeFt-Encouraqe local organizations engaged in business retention,
expansion and recruitment.
EDP-1.9 Support 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 EmpoweRnent Zone to
include income-eligible Census block groups within the Citv of
Spokane Valley_ iR GFdeF to alle paFticipating bu6inesses to t
advantage of sale6 tax defeFFais and bUSiRe6s and oosupation tax
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Goal
EDG-2 Encourage redevelopment of commerciaUindustrial 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.
Goal
~ EDG-3 Promote the developrrIpAt of a qualifled labor force that is globalty
competitive and responds to the changing needs of the workplace.
Policies
EDP-3.1 Encourage the region's K-12 schools, colleges and universities to
develop a world-class education consortium: t#at prepaes
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EDP-3.2 Encourage post-secondary education and technical schools to
locate and expand offerings in the City of Spokane Valley.
~ EDP-3.3 Encourag , paFtneF ommunity colleges and technical
schools in the development of customized training programs for
businesses.
~ EDP-3.4 Suppoft-and--eEncourage K-12 education to include skills-based
training and creative partnerships with business.
~ EDP-3.5 Encourageand suppo"ublic/private partnerships in training and
education, through continuing employee education.
EDP-3.6 Encourage cooperation between businesses, schools, labor
unions and other organizations in developing job training through
apprenticeships, mentoring and other programs.
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Encourage
regional tourism as a sustainable provider of jobs and markets.
Policies
~ EDP4.1 Bevelep-Encouraae the develoament of a comprehensive tourism
promotion plan that supports the marketing efforts of regional
tourism agencies, attractiorf s and events.
EDP-4.2 Supper~--develop Encouraae and promote local attractions,
recrea6onal, cultural and sports events which take advantage of
the four seasons, such as Valley Fest, the annual Christmas Tree
lighting ceremony, and the like.
EDP-4.3 Encourage and Dromote the marketinq of aparOpriate
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Spokane Valley's tourism abjectives.
EDP-4.4 Expand and develop neighborhood and regional linkages and
improvements to the Centennial Trail and Spokane River frontage.
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EDG-b ollaborate with other
governmental agencies and the business community to promote a s~taifla~
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 govemments 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
Encouraae the continues sunoort and funding of
aVaciive duty, reserve and National Guard components of the
United States Armed Forces.
EDP-5.4 Ifl--$aFtneFshipCollaborate with other local govemments and
business organizations; in PFGFnet8-oromotinq_ legislation in
sappeF#+ng su~port of economic development when appLopriate.
Goal
EDG-6 Establlsh a balanced approach to environmental sustainability
which complements the utilizatlon of area resources and economic growth.
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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 practice s_ , pollution , selaF ,
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EDG-7 Mairttain a regulatory environment that offers flexibillty,
consistency, predictability and clear diraction.
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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