Ordinance 18-014 Comp Plan amendment CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 18-014
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. 16-019, the City of Spokane Valley adopted the
Comprehensive Plan, Capital.Facilities Plan, and maps as the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Spokane
Valley (the Comprehensive Plan); and
WHEREAS, comprehensive plans may be amended annually pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 of the
Growth Management Act(GMA); and
WHEREAS, amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan may be initiated by the Planning
Commission(Commission), the City Council (Council), citizens, or by the Community and Public Works
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 all properties in the City that are consistent with land use map designations; and
WHEREAS, 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, 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, pursuant to the State Environmental Protection Act (chapter 43.21C RCW) (SEPA) and
chapter 21.20 SVMC, staff conducted an environmental review to determine the potential environmental
impacts from the proposed amendments; and
WI-IEREAS, on February 2, 2018, after reviewing the environmental checklists, staff issued a
Determination ofNon-Significance(DNS)for each of 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 February 2,2018 and February 9, 2018, notice of the Commission public hearing was
published in the Valley News Herald; and
WHEREAS,on February 7, 2018 notice of the Commission hearing was mailed to all property owners
within 800 feet of the subject properties; and
WHEREAS,on February 7,2018, notice of the Commission hearing had been posted on all the subject
properties; and
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WHEREAS, on February 8, 2018, the Commission conducted a study session to review the proposed
amendments; and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2018, an appeal of the DNS issued for CPA-2018-0003 was received by
the City. Pursuant to chapter 17.90 SVMC, appeals related to SEPA decisions are heard by the Hearing
Examiner(HEX)and subject to an appeal hearing; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2018, the Washington State Department of Commerce was notified
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106 of the City's intent to adopt amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, on February 22, 2018,the Commission received evidence, information, public testimony,
and a staff report and recommendation at a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2018, the HEX conducted the appeal hearing; and
WHEREAS, on April 17,2018,the HEX issued a decision that denied the SEPA appeal; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2018, the Commission deliberated and voted to forward CPA-2018-0001,
CPA-2018-0004, CPA-2018-0005, and CPA-2018-0006 to Council with a recommendation for approval;
and CPA-2018-0003 to Council with a recommendation for denial with written findings of fact setting forth
the bases for such recommendations to Council; and
WHEREAS,CPA-2018-0002 was withdrawn by the applicant and CPA-2018-0007 was withdrawn by
the City; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2018, Council conducted a briefing to review the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS,on July 17,2018,the Council concurred to place CPA-2018-0001,CPA-2018-0004,CPA-
2018-0005, and CPA-2018-0006 in an ordinance for consideration of approval and to place CPA-2018-
0003 in the ordinance for consideration of denial; and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2018, Council considered a first ordinance reading to approve CPA-2018-
0001, CPA-2018-0004, CPA-2018-0005, and CPA-2018-0006 and to deny CPA-2018-0003; and
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2018, Council considered a second ordinance reading to adopt the proposed
amendments for CPA-2018-0001, CPA-2018-0004, CPA-2018-0005, and CPA-2018-0006 and to deny
CPA-2018-0003.
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 the Comprehensive PIan,
and the Council hereby approves the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan map and text, with the
exception of CPA-2018-0003, which is denied. The Council has read and considered the Commission's
findings. Council's findings specific to each proposed amendment are contained in Section 4 below. The
Council hereby makes the following general findings applicable to all proposed amendments:
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General Findings:
1. Pursuant to RCW 43.21C (SEPA), environmental checklists were required for each proposed
Comprehensive Plan map and text amendment.
2. Staff reviewed the environmental checklists and a threshold determination was made for each
proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment.
3. On February 2, 2018, Determinations of Non-Significance (DNS) were issued for the
proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments.
4. On February 2, 2018, the DNS's were published in the City's official newspaper,the Valley
News Herald, pursuant to chapter 21.20 SVMC.
5. The procedural requirements of SEPA and SVMC Title 21 have been fulfilled.
6. On February 7, 2018, individual notices of public hearing for the proposed site-specific map
amendments were, or had been previously, mailed to all property owners within 800 feet of
each affected site.
7. On February 7,2018 each site subject to a proposed site-specific amendment was,or had been
previously, posted with a"Notice of Public Hearing"sign,with a description of the proposal.
8. On February 2, 2018 and February 9, 2018, notice of the Commission public hearing was
published in the Valley News Herald
9. On February 20,2018,the Washington State Department of Commerce was provided a notice
of intent to adopt amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.
10. The procedural requirements in SVMC 17.80.I40 for the amendment process, including
public participation, notice, and public hearing requirements have been met.
11. On February 16, 2018, an appeal of the DNS issued for CPA-2108-0003 was received by the
City.
12. On February 22, 2018, the Commission held a public hearing on each of the proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendments. After receiving public testimony the public hearing was
closed.
13. On March 27, 2018,the HEX conducted the appeal hearing.
14. On April 17, 2018, the HEX issued a decision that denied the SEPA appeal.
15. On May 10, 2018, the Commission deliberated and voted to forward CPA-2018-0001, CPA-
2018-0004, CPA-2018-0005, and CPA-2018-0006 to Council with a recommendation for
approval, and CPA-2018-0003 to Council with a recommendation for denial. CPA-2018-
0002 was withdrawn by the applicant and CPA-2018-0007 was withdrawn by staff. No action
was taken on either item and no recommendation was forwarded to the Council from the
Commission.
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16. The Commission adopted findings for CPA-2018-0001 and CPA-2018-0003 through CPA-
2018-0006. Such findings were presented to Council. Specific findings for each
Comprehensive Plan Amendment request are contained in Section 4, below.
17. The Commission and Council have reviewed the proposed amendments concurrently to
evaluate the cumulative impacts. The review was consistent with the annual amendment
process pursuant to SVMC 17.80.140 and chapter 36.70A RCW.
18. The proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan,with the exception of CPA-2018-0003,
are consistent with GMA and do not result in internal inconsistencies within the
Comprehensive Plan itself.
Section 3. Property. The properties subject to this Ordinance are described in Attachment"A"(2018
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Maps).
Section 4. Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, the Comprehensive
Plan is hereby amended as set forth in Attachment"A"(2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Maps).
The Comprehensive Plan amendments are generally described as follows:
Map Amendments:
File No. CPA-2018-0001:
Proposal: Site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation
from Single-Family Residential (SFR) with a Single-Family Residential Urban District (R-3)
zoning classification to a Multifamily Residential (MFR) designationwith a Multifamily
Residential (MFR) zoning classification.
Applicant: Robin R&Lori R Petrie, 12416 East Valleyway Avenue, Spokane Valley,WA 99216-
0928.
Amendment Location: Parcel No(s). 45153.2801, 45153.2835, and 45153.2836; addressed as
12402 East Valleyway Avenue and 12416 East Valleyway Avenue, located 300 feet east of the
intersection of Valleyway Avenue and Pines Road (SR Hwy 27), further located in the SW 'A of
Section 15, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County,
Washington.
Council Findings:
1. The public health,safety,welfare,and protection of the environment are promoted by standards
established by the state and the City's regulations,
2. The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is consistent with Growth Management
Act(GMA) chapter 36.70A RCW. Specifically the following planning goals would be met:
a. Allows opportunity for growth in an area with adequate public facilities.
b. Creates opportunity for a range of residential uses and densities to develop in a
neighborhood adjacent to commercial and high density residential uses.
3. The amendment provides a suitable land use designation consistent with the City's GMA
compliant Comprehensive Plan.
4. The proposed amendment responds to a substantial change in conditions beyond the property
owner's control. The properties on Pines Road were previously zoned Office (0) which
curtailed retail uses. During the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update,the Office designation was
eliminated and the designation was changed to CMU, which expanded the opportunity for a
variety of retail and office uses. The proposed three parcels, which are adjacent to the CMU
designated parcels, are designated as SFR for single family uses. The MFR would allow for a
range of residential uses, including multifamily and single family,and would allow office uses
consistent with the existing uses.
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5. The proposed amendment does not correct a mapping error.
6. The proposed amendment does not address an identified deficiency in the Comprehensive Plan.
7. No significant effects upon the physical environment are expected if the property develops
consistent with the MFR zone.
8. There are no known critical areas associated with the site, such as wetlands, fish and wildlife
habitat areas,frequently flooded areas and geologically hazardous areas.The site is not located.
within the shoreline jurisdiction and there are no known surface water quality or quantity
issues.
9. Development and enforcement of the City's land use regulations will ensure compatibility with
the existing residential neighborhood.
10. The City addressed adequacy of community facilities through capital facilities planning. The
Comprehensive Plan recommends that the City ensure that facilities and services meet the
minimum level of service standards. This is implemented through chapter 22.20 SVMC,
Concurrency.At the time of development, a Trip Generation Letter or Traffic Impact Analysis
will likely be required,and appropriate safety mitigation measures considered to mitigate actual
development impacts. Currently,the site is served with all utilities and improved public roads.
11. The proposed site-specific map amendment should not affect the existing character of the
surrounding neighborhood. The site has traditionally been residential, and the regulations
ensure that future development will be compatible with the existing residential uses in the
immediate area.A higher density of residential housing near retail areas will support retail uses.
12. The subject property would have an insignificant effect on the amount of land designated for
both SF and MFR and/or the potential population increase.
13. If development did occur to meet all development standards in the MFR zone, a maximum of
46 residences would be allowed, with a projected population density of 53 persons per acre
within the proposed amendment area. Considering the existing development of two single
family residences, and the available area for new development, maximum density will not
likely be achieved. Directing density to areas near transportation corridors and commercial
areas is consistent with the intent of the MFR designation.
14. The amendment will have no substantive impact on other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan
since the property will remain residential is use.
15. The proposed amendment is consistent with GMA and does not result in internal
inconsistencies within the Comprehensive Plan itself.
16. The goals and policies of the Comprehensive PIan were considered and the proposed
amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
17. Findings were made and factors were considered to ensure compliance with approval criteria
contained in SVMC 17.80.140(H)(Comprehensive Plan amendments and area-wide rezones).
18. The Comprehensive Plan land use map amendment will not adversely affect the public's
general health, safety, and welfare.
Council Decision: Change the designation for parcel numbers 45153.2801, 45153.2835, and
45153.2836 to Multifamily Residential (MFR).
File No. CPA-2018-0003:
Proposal: Site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation
from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) and to change the Zoning
District from Single Family Residential Suburban(R-2)to Corridor Mixed Use(CMU).
Amendment Location: Parcel number 45333.1807; located west of the Y intersection of East
Sands Road and South Bowdish Road, further located in the SW [/a of Section 33, Township 25
North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington.
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Council Findings:
1. The public health, safety, welfare,and protection of the environment is generally not served by
the proposed amendment. Land use and the regulation of land uses are inherently related to the
public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. The City is required by the
GMA to identify and protect Critical Areas. The majority of the site is located within a
floodplain. A Type F stream is located north of the site in the railroad right-of-way and would
require buffering for protection. The soil on the site is classified as an alluvium soil made up
of finely granulated silt and clay deposits from water flow.
2. The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is consistent with Growth Management
Act(GMA)chapter 36.70A RCW. The request generally does not conflict with the goals.The
request allows development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services are
available. Environmental regulations ensure that critical areas are adequately protected while
balancing the land owners right to develop the property.With regard to the portion of the City's
adopted Comprehensive Plan not affected by the amendment,the request is not consistent with
the intent of the CMU land use designation as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The proposed amendment does not respond to a substantial change in conditions beyond the
property owner's control. The amendment does not respond to any substantial changes since
the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update. Growth has been continuous in the area,with the Union
Pacific Railroad right-of-way serving as a dividing line between residential and commercial
land use designations.
4. The proposed amendment does not correct a mapping error.
S. The proposed amendment does not address an identified deficiency in the Comprehensive Plan.
A thorough analysis of land use quantity and needs was completed during the City's 2016
legislative update to the Comprehensive Plan. Deficiencies in the plan were addressed as part
of the update and land use changes were implemented in this area that addressed those
deficiencies. There is adequate commercial and industrial property to accommodate future
growth.
6. The change in land use would allow a more intense development of the property. The CMU
designation is the most versatile of the commercial/mixed use designations, allowing uses
ranging from light manufacturing to single-family dwellings. If commercial development
occurs, the site could transition from open field of grasses,trees and shrubs to asphalt parking
areas,stormwater treatment areas,and buildings with commercial landscaping. The maximum
building height in the CMU zone is regulated through the application of transitional setbacks
and would be limited by the proximity of the surrounding residential uses. A residential density
standard does not exist in the CMU zone and multi-family development would be limited by
the physical factors imposed by the site.
7. The site is currently dedicated and utilized as a drainage easement for the stormwater associated
with Sundown Drive. Any development that would occur on the site would require compliance
with Title 21 SVMC Environmental Controls to limit the impact to both the floodplain and to
the riparian area along Chester Creek. Modifications to the floodplain may be undertaken
through a floodplain map revision process with FEMA. Chester Creek is considered a type
"F" Stream in the location of the proposed CPA. The stream would require the necessary
buffers and protection.
8. The areas south and west of the site are residential neighborhoods comprised of single family
homes. The density of the homes ranges from one single family home per acre to four single
family homes per acre. The lot sizes are generally between 10,000 and 40,000 square feet.
The neighborhood is separated from the CMU land uses along Dishman-Mica Road by the
Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way and tracks. The change would not be compatible with the
low-density single family residential neighborhood that exists adjacent to the site.
9. The City of Spokane Valley addresses adequacy of community facilities on a city-wide basis
through capital facilities planning. The City determined that there is adequate transportation
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infrastructure to meet transportation concurrency in this area. The site is located within the
service area for Spokane County Water District#3 and is currently served with water. Spokane
County Environmental Services serves the site with sewer.
10. The City of Spokane Valley updated its Comprehensive Plan in 2016 with considerable public
outreach. Analysis and public input with regard to the land use needs and requirements of the
Ponderosa neighborhood,Dishman-Mica corridor, and the City in general were considered at
that time. Appropriate changes in land use designations and zoning were undertaken at that
time to address any needs or deficiencies identified in the update process.
11. The Comprehensive Plan underwent a legislative update in 2016. As part of the 2016 update,
CMU land use was designated along the Dishman-Mica corridor in the vicinity of the proposed
amendment. In the south Dishman-Mica area,near the proposed amendment site,there is over
24 acres of undeveloped CMU zoned property,
12. Spokane Valley has experienced steady, but modest population growth since its incorporation,
growing at a rate of about 1% per year. It is assumed that the site characteristics will limit the
number of dwelling units to below the maximum density. Light manufacturing, office or retail
development would not add to the population density. The development of the property will
not have a significant impact on the population density.
13. Overall the amendment would have no substantive effect on other aspects of the
Comprehensive Plan.
14. For the reasons set forth herein, the proposed amendment is not consistent with the
requirements of SVMC 17.80.140(H)and the Comprehensive Plan.
Council Decision: Deny the request to change the designation for parcel number 45333.1807 to
Corridor Mixed Use(CMU).
File No. CPA-2018-0004:
Proposal: Site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation
from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and to change the
Zoning District from Single Family Residential Urban(R-3)to Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
Applicant: Heather Bryant, 108 N Washington, Suite 500, Spokane, WA 99201.
Amendment Location: Parcel number 45212.1348; located in the SE corner of 7'r' Avenue and
University Road,further located in the NW 1/4 of Section 21, Township 25 North,Range 44 East,
Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington.
Council Findings:
1. The public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment will be served by the
proposed amendment. Infrastructure in the form of roadways, parking, sewer, water, schools,
and fire protection, is built through the course of development that will protect and serve the
public health, safety, and welfare. The site has no environmentally sensitive areas.
2. The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive PIan is consistent with Growth Management
Act (GMA) chapter 36.70A RCW. The amendment allows opportunity for growth in a
centralized area with adequate public facilities, and creates opportunity for small scale
businesses to develop in a neighborhood oriented commercial area within walking distance of
residential neighborhoods. The request does not conflict with any other GMA goals.
3. The proposed amendment does not respond to a substantial change in conditions beyond the
property owner's control. This property and the property located adjacent to the south are
under the same ownership. The southern property was zoned NC during the 2016 update
however site characteristics constrain its development. Access to any neighborhood
commercial development would be more easily accommodated if access can be gained from
the amendment site.
4. The proposed amendment does not correct a mapping error.
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5. The proposed amendment does address an identified deficiency in the Comprehensive Plan.
The 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update specifically sought to identify areas into which NC
zoning could be clustered. The Comprehensive Plan identifies neighborhood areas served by
arterial roadways. The parcel located adjacent and south of the subject parcel was identified
and zoned as NC as part of the 2016 update. The amendment would allow the full use of this
parcel and expand the NC zone.
6. The site will likely transition from a residential use with residential driveways,trees, lawn,and
buildings to a commercial building with parking structures, commercial landscaping, and
stormwater treatment areas. The transition would have some impact on the physical
environment.
7. The site does not contain any streams, rivers or lakes. There will be negligible impact on the
open space areas.
8. The commercial uses allowed in the NC zone are limited and are intended to be of a scale that
is compatible with a neighborhood.A Neighborhood Commercial development is purposefully
limited to reduce impacts to neighboring residential uses. Development standards will limit
the height and location of any new commercial use. A positive impact would be created if the
property is developed with a use that serves the surrounding residential uses.
9. Neighborhood commercial use will likely have minimal impact on parks,recreation or schools.
No impacts are anticipated.
10. The 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update sought to increase the neighborhood commercial nodes.
Providing a neighborhood commercial use within a residential neighborhood will provide both
economic opportunity and a neighborhood amenity.
11. As part of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan update, areas with the densities to support
neighborhood scale retail were identified. The parcel adjacent and south of the subject parcel
was identified as a suitable site and designated for neighborhood commercial land use and
zoning as part of the 2016 update. Sloping terrain limits this site however.
12. The addition of a neighborhood retail development is not anticipated to increase or decrease
the population or density in the area. The change will have no impact on population density.
13. The NC designation would support many of the Economic Development, Land Use,
Transportation, and Housing goals. It would have little effect on the Capital Facilities and
Public Services, Public and Private Utilities, Parks and Open Space and Natural Resources
elements of the Comprehensive plan.
14. The proposed amendment is consistent with GMA and does not result hi internal
inconsistencies within the Comprehensive Plan itself.
15. The goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan were considered and the proposed
amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
16. Findings were made and factors were considered to ensure compliance with approval criteria
contained in SVMC 17.80.140(H)(Comprehensive Plan amendments and area-wide rezones).
17. The Comprehensive Plan land use map amendment will not adversely affect the public's
general health,safety, and welfare.
Council Decision: Change the designation for parcel number 45212.1348 to Neighborhood
Commercial(NC).
File No. CPA-2018-4005:
Proposal: City-initiated site specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to expand
the NC designation and zoning to eliminate split designation of Neighborhood Commercial(NC) and
Single Family Residential(SFR),and the associated zoning of NC and Single Family Residential Urban
District(R-3).
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206.
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Amendment Location:As modified by City Council,parcels 46353.9035 and 46355.9038; located
south of the intersection of Progress Road and Forker Road; further located in Section 35 of
Township 26, Range 44, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington.
Council Findings:
1. The public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment will be served by the
proposed amendment. The affected parcels are inappropriately and erroneously burdened by
two different sets of development regulations as an unintended consequence by the mapping
error. The public health, safety, welfare and protection of the environment benefit is
eliminating the bisected zoning condition which allows the property to develop consistent with
other properties in the area.
2. The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is consistent with Growth Management
Act(GMA) chapter 36.70A RCW. Specifically the following planning goals would be met:
a. Provides a suitable land use designation consistent with the City's GMA compliant
Comprehensive Plan.
3. The amendment does respond to a substantial change of land use designation and zoning. The
City underwent an extensive legislative comprehensive plan update in 20I6 resulting in a land
use designation that was not intended to bisect property. This amendment is the City's first
opportunity to respond. As part of the changes,properties designated NC were expanded and
designated on portions of parcels associated with CPA-2018-0005.
4. The City initiated amendment corrects a mapping error. The City inadvertently bisected
parcels with the land use designations/zoning during the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update.
This created parcels burdened by two different sets of development regulations.
5. The proposed amendment does not address an identified deficiency in the Comprehensive Plan.
6. There are no known physical characteristics that would create difficulties in developing the
property under the proposed designation. This is a non-project action and future development
will be evaluated for compliance with all environmental requirements.
7. The site contains designated critical areas that include a Type F stream on the northwest corner
of parcel 46351.9049, and parcels are located within a 100-year floodplain. FEMA has
accepted the conditional letter of map revision(CLOMR)to modify the boundaries and remove
the floodplain from the majority of the site. SVMC 21.40 Critical Areas will ensure that
adequate protection of the critical areas and adjacent land use are addressed.
8. The existing land use designation of NC for the proposed amendment was evaluated and placed
on the property through the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update. The amendment corrects the
minor mapping error and eliminates split zoned parcels. The corrections are minimal in size
and would not create an impact to adjacent land uses and surrounding neighborhoods by
significantly increasing the area available for development. CPA-2018-0005 parcels are vacant
and future development will be evaluated for compliance with all applicable City and State
requirements as it relates to adjacent uses.
9. The map correction will have no impact on community facilities or utilities. The City addresses
adequacy of community facilities on a citywide basis through capital facilities planning.
Capital facilities and utilities were analyzed in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update. The
minor adjustment to land use amounts will have no impact. At the time of development, an
additional SEPA review may be required to evaluate the impacts of the use(s) and proposed
structure(s) on the physical environment and transportation.
10. The proposed amendment will not affect the existing character of the surrounding
neighborhood. The land use designation exists and the City is correcting a mapping error.
11. The mapping error will have an insignificant effect on the amount of land associated with each
designation as this corrects an error. The adjustments will not affect the density currently
allowed in the vicinity and will have no effect on population density. As discussed in the Land
Use chapter of the Comprehensive Plan the neighborhood-scale commercial development is
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limited in the City. The 2016 Comprehensive Plan update designated a portion of parcels NC
associated with CTA-2018-0005.
12. The amendment corrects a mapping error. This will not result in displacement of residences.
The amendment have an insignificant effect on population density and does not demand
population analysis since no increase in density is anticipated.
13. The insignificant adjustment to land quantities will not affect any portion of the Comprehensive
Plan. The amendment is correcting a mapping error.
14. During the Comprehensive Plan amendment process, the owner sought and received a
boundary line adjustment (BLA) for the five parcels affected by the amendment. The BLA
changes the impact of the amendment from affecting five parcels to affecting two parcels,
although the total area affected remains the same: parcel no.46353.9035 and 46355.9038. The
two parcels reflect the same area previously affected. The Council hereby finds that modifying
the proposed amendment to accurately reflect the new parcel numbers is appropriate. Further,
the Council finds that the modification is not a substantial modification since the amendment
remains the same except for the change in parcel numbers and no further action is required
pursuant to SVMC 17.80.140(I)(3).
15. The proposed amendment is consistent with GMA and does not result in internal
inconsistencies within the Comprehensive Plan itself.
16. The goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan were considered and the proposed
amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive PIan.
17. Findings were made and factors were considered to ensure compliance with approval criteria
contained in SVMC 17.80.140(H) (Comprehensive Plan amendments and area-wide rezones).
18. The Comprehensive Plan land use map amendment will not adversely affect the public's
general health, safety, and welfare.
Council Decision: Expand the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) designation and zoning on Parcel
numbers 46353.9035 and 46355.9038 to eliminate the split designation of Neighborhood Commercial
(NC) and Single Family Residential (SFR), and the associated zoning of NC and Single Family
Residential Urban District (R-3), The Council approves modifying the proposed amendment from
parcels 46352.9052, 46352.9014, 46351.9049, 46351.9005, and 46354.9127 to parcels 46353.9035
46355.9038 due to a BLA that occurred during the Comprehensive Amendment process.
File No. CPA-2018-0406:
Proposal: City-initiated site specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to expand
the Industrial Mixed Use(IMU)designation and zoning to eliminate split designation of IMU and Single
Family Residential (SFR, and the associated zoning of IMU and Single Family Residential Urban
District(R-3).
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206.
Amendment Location: Parcel 45015.1409, addressed as 16205 East Trent Avenue; located 490
feet west of the intersection of Trent Avenue(SR 290)and Lillian Road;further located in the north
half of Section 1, Township 25, Range 44, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington.
Council Findings:
1. The public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment will be served by the
proposed amendment. The affected parcel is inappropriately and erroneously burdened by two
different sets of development regulations as an unintended consequence by the mapping error.
The public health, safety,welfare and protection of the environment benefit is eliminating the
bisected zoning condition which allows the property to develop consistent with other properties
in the area.
2. The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is consistent with Growth Management
Act(GMA)chapter 36.70A RCW. Specifically the following planning goals would be met:
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a. Provides a suitable land use designation consistent with the City's GMA compliant
Comprehensive Plan.
3. The amendment does respond to a substantial change of land use designation and zoning. The
City underwent an extensive legislative comprehensive plan update in 2016 resulting in a land
use designation that was not intended to bisect property. This amendment is the City's first
opportunity to respond. As part of the changes,the land use designation IMU was created and
applied to parcel associated with CPA-2018-0006 to capture the existing diverse uses and focus
future infill development along Trent Avenue.
4. The City initiated amendment corrects a mapping error. The City inadvertently bisected parcels
with the land use designations/zoning during the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Update. This
created a parcel burdened by two different sets of development regulations.
5. The proposed amendment does not address an identified deficiency in the Comprehensive Plan.
6. There are no known physical characteristics that would create difficulties in developing the
property under the proposed designation. This is a non-project action and future development
will be evaluated for compliance with all environmental requirements.
7. There are no known critical areas associated with the site, such as wetlands, fish and wildlife
habitat areas, frequently flooded areas or geologically hazardous areas associated with CPA-
2018-0006. The parcel is not located within shoreline jurisdiction,nor are there known surface
water quality or quantity issues. The City's critical areas ordinance will ensure that adequate
protection of the critical areas and adjacent land use are addressed.
8. The City initiated amendment corrects a minor mapping error to eliminate a split zoned parcel.
The correction is both minimal in size and would not create an impact to adjacent land uses
and surrounding neighborhoods by significantly increasing the area available for development.
CPA-2018-0006 parcel is fully developed and a swale is constructed within the split zoned
portion of land designated SFR.
9. The map correction will have no impact on community facilities or utilities. The City of
Spokane Valley addresses adequacy of community facilities on a citywide basis through capital
facilities planning. Capital facilities and utilities were analyzed in the 2016 Comprehensive
Plan Update. The minor adjustment to land use amounts will have no impact. Currently the
site is served with all utilities and public streets.
10. The proposed amendment will not affect the existing character of the surrounding
neighborhood. The land use designation exists and the City is correcting a mapping error.
11. The mapping error will have an insignificant effect on the amount of land associated with each
designation as this corrects an error. The adjustments will not affect the density currently
allowed in the vicinity and will have no effect on population density. Residential uses allowed
in the IMU designation are incidental and subservient to any commercial or industrial uses.
12. The amendment corrects a mapping error. This will not result in displacement of residences.
The amendment has an insignificant effect on population density and does not demand
population analysis since no increase in density is anticipated.
13. The insignificant adjustment to land quantities will not affect any portion of the Comprehensive
Plan. The amendment corrects a mapping error.
14. The proposed amendment is consistent with GMA and does not result in internal
inconsistencies within the Comprehensive Plan itself.
15. The goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan were considered and the proposed
amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
16. Findings were made and factors were considered to ensure compliance with approval criteria
contained in SVMC 17.80.140(H)(Comprehensive Plan amendments and area-wide rezones).
17. The Comprehensive Plan land use map amendment will not adversely affect the public's
general health, safety, and welfare.
Ordinance 18-014:2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments Page 11 of 12
Council Decision: Expand the Industrial Mixed Use(IMU)designation on parcel number 45015.1409.
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 and Public Works.
The City Manager or designee, following adoption of this Ordinance, is authorized to modify the
Comprehensive PIan in a manner consistent with this Ordinance, including correcting scrivener's errors.
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 3151 day of July,2018.
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