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2010, 11-02 Study SessionAGENDA SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION FORMAT Tuesday, November 2, 2010 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 p.m. 11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor (Please Silence Your Cell Phones During the Meeting) DISCUSSION LEADER SUBJECT /ACTIVITY GOAL 1. Krista Panerio, Spokane Regional Health District Specialist 2. Susan Meyer, Molly Myers 3. MICkI Hamois 4. Greg Bingaman Electronic Cigarettes Spokane Transit Authority Update Code Text Amendment — Mixed Use (CTA 08 -10) Broadcasting Options Discussion / hnfonnation Discussion /Information Discussion /Infonnation Discussion /Information 5. Mayor Towey Advance Agenda Discussion /Infonnation 6 Information Only (will not be discussed or reported): Greater Spokane, Inc. Third Quarter Report 7. Mayor Towey Council Check in Discussion /Infonnation 8. Mike Jackson ADJOURN City Manager Comments Discussion /Information Note: Unless otherwise noted above, there will be no public comments at Council Study Sessions. However, Council always reserves the right to request information from the public and staff as appropriate. During meetings held by the City of Spokane Valley Council, the Council reserves the right to take "action" on any item listed or subsequently added to the agenda. The term "action" means to deliberate, discuss, review, consider, evaluate, or make a collective positive or negative decision. 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 Shady Session Agenda. November l 2010 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: November 2, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Electronic Cigarettes GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: Spokane Regional Health District Health Specialist I- Enforcement, Public Health Educator Krista Panerio; and Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Specialist Julie Scholer, will discuss electronic cigarettes. OPTIONS: Non - action item; for information only RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation ' Commu ityAwarenes.4. AroundElectro ic Cigarettes if It k � Out of - 311 attempts, we purchased28 times. This product is very accessible to minors. Advertising �1►IVYW E KERB �.. SIMPLY THE BEST BREATH OF ADVANCED 2 I'AI2T FIQI Zw_rit N. 64 '' CAR1 014 � �fGAREt Background flavors may appeal to young people, and this raises concern the a -cigs may facilitate initiation of nicotine dependence in young never - smokers. However again this has not be tested. G2 6 I r r !_ �wllst� -t�� + xa nF tell po $ 1 t 4 w v � � Ar 1 POLICY Contact Information 3z4 ie Scholer 3z4 T, &i111MV611 M aof"ilI'mW, Krista Panerio Spokane Regional Health District CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: November 2, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Spokane Transit Authority Presentation GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: Spokane Transit Authority Chief Executive Officer Susan Meyer, and Director of Planning Karl Otterstrom will give an update on issues surrounding the Spokane Transit Authority. OPTIONS: Non - action item; for information only RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation September 2011 Service Reductions Preliminary Proposal Presented to SpokaneValley City Council November 2.2010 pAdfle s it Outline Why is STA proposing to cut service? What services and routes could be affected? —How can I provide input? SPONdnelmil SPOKANE TRANSIT 2010 Budget Estimated Revenue by Source (Excluding Capital Assistance) 0 Federal Prev. Maint. Grant $f © Operating Revenue $9,505,611 15.7% ® Miscellaneous ■ State Grant $1,526,655 $697,308 2.5 % 1.2% Sales Tax $40,674,727 67.3% spowneldnsi i SPOKANE TRANSIT 2010Budget Operating Expense by Division (Excluding Capital Expenditures & Cooperative Projects) ■ Paratransit $11,913,540 19.7% ixed Route 41,063,742 67.7% poNdne dnsil Plaza i Vanpool 4 Administrative $1,262,382 $665,276 $5,720,107 2.1% 1.1% SALESTAX REVENUE GAP W) Z 0 J J_ ,r-- $70 $60 $50 $40 $30 $20 ab $0 SALESTAX REVENUE PROVIDES MORE THANT OTHIRDS OF STA'S FUNDING. This is the third straight year that STA has seen a significant reduction in sales tax revenue.. Even of the economy started to recover next year. STA would not return to 2007 sales tax revenue levels until early 2016 — an eight year period of reduced revenue that will never be re- captured. 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Current Sales Tax Projection 2008 Budget - Sales Tax � 2007 Sales Tax Service Reductions Fixed -route service cut by 3% in 2010 A 7% reduction is proposed for 2011 $3 million annual reduction in costs As many as I million less riders An additional 7% reduction may be in 2012 required pohdne lard Timeline of 2011 Service Reductions • Presented to the Board September 15, 2010 • Public /Customer Outreach October 1 thru December Draft • Publish January 2011 • Continue outreach and public input (January — March) Recommendation • Hold public hearing(s) February 2011 • Present to Operations and Customer Service Committee March 2011 • Board action March 2011 • If adopted, bus route changes effective September 18, 2011 • Paratransit boundary changes effective March 2012 SpAdfletail Proposed Changes Estimated cost reductions Complete route eliminations Estimated Fleet Reductions Estimated Bus Ridership Impact (annual rides) Estimated Paratransit Riders Directly Affected $3.4 Million - $3.8 Million Th ree 8 — 11 coaches 740,000 — 1,040,000 less rides (7.5 —10.6 of system ridership %) 100 (2% of Paratransit Customers) pohdneld nil Proposed Annual Hours of Reduction 34,000 — 38,000 Proposed Route Eliminations 41 Latah 62 Medical Lake Hospitals 67 Medical Lake / Geiger 30 Francis 31 Garland 42 Maple 46 Altamont 72 Liberty Lake Express 95 Millwood Fails all three route performance standards Unable to justify continued fixed -route service to Medical Lake under current operating requirements dw anation Mitigated by changes to 22, 27 Partial mitigation with changes to 23 Consolidated with Route 43 Route 2 expanded to all -day service Consolidated with Route 74 Adjustments to Route 32 to serve high demand area E Blga[ovr Gplc¢Rp _. ____ 7 _, } 1 1 How a g reat cit moves. 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"' °� Proposed Paratransit Boundary Revision ; Millwood Area Your Opinion Matters Log on to www.spol<anetransit.com Review details of proposal P Complete online survey Call Hotline for hard copies of survey and materials: (509) 343-1653 SpoNdneldosil CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: November 2, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Administrative Report on proposed amendments to the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan (SARP) as follows: Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability). Consider options to address the 50% threshold for additions, expansion or reconstruction of existing buildings to meet the SARP regulations. Chapter 2.1.3 (Mixed -Use Avenue District Zone). Amend Chapter 19.20.060 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code to allow existing legally established single - family dwellings located in any nonresidential zoning district as a permitted use. Chapter 2.2.7 (Front Street Setback). Clarify setbacks where easements may make the requirement infeasible. Section 2.2.8 (Side Street Setback). Clarify setbacks where easements may make the requirement infeasible. Section 2.3.1.2 (Pre - located Streets). Consider options for street requirements, specifically the 5 -acre requirement. GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 19.30.040- Development Regulation Text Amendments PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None BACKGROUND: The Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan was adopted on June 16 2009 and became effective on October 15 2009. Earlier this year council directed staff to conduct a zone by zone review of the Subarea Plan to determine if changes are necessary to better serve the public interests. The review process for each zoning district included a study session with the council, a public meeting with the property owners, and a follow -up meeting with council to determine which changes staff should proceed with. The second zoning district to be reviewed was the Mixed -Use Avenue District Zone. Council review was conducted on June 15, 2010, and a public meeting was conducted on June 24, 2010. The meeting was attended by approximately 38 people. As a result of the comments received at the meeting, the changes outlined above were forwarded to the Council on July 13, 2010 where Council directed staff to proceed with the formal code text amendment process. A motion formalizing the direction was passed on July 27, 2010. The code text amendments under consideration are a result of this process. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on October 14, 2010 and has recommended that the amendments, with one modification, be approved as proposed as indicated above and in the attached exhibits. The Commission recommended that the amendment to Section 2.0.1 (Applicability) be modified to read "New Construction is defined as an entirely new structure or the reconstruction, remodel, rehabilitation or an expansion of a building costing more than 80% of the assessed or appraised value of the existing structure and land, where the threshold is 80% and the applicant will comply with all the regulations within the Subarea Plan that would not require moving an existing building ". ANALYSIS: See attached Staff Report OPTIONS: Consensus to proceed to first reading of the ordinance or provide staff direction regarding modifications. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Consensus to proceed with first reading of ordinance BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None. STAFF CONTACT: Micki Harnois, Associate Planner ATTACHMENTS: 1. Staff Report 2. SARP Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability). 3. SARP Chapter 2.1.3 (Mixed -Use Avenue District Zone). 4. SARP Chapter 2.2.7 Standards (Front Street Setback) 5. SARP Section 2.2.8 Standards (Side Street Setback) 6. SARP Section 2.3.1.2 Standards (Pre - located Streets) 7. Power Point Presentation Spokane Valley Planning Commission DRAFT Minutes Council Chambers — City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. October 14, 2010 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Carroll called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance III. ROLL CALL Commissioners Carroll, Sands, Sharpe and Woodard were present. Commissioners Eggleston, Hall and Mann was absent. Staff attending the meeting: Kathy McClung, Community Development Director; Scott Kuhta, Interim Planner Manager; Micki Harnois, Associate Planner; Dean Grafos, Councilmember; Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Sands made a motion the October 14, 2010 agenda as prese V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Woodard made a motion approve the June 24, August 12, August 26 VI. PUBLIC COMM There was no pubI VII. COMMISSION F Commissioner W Communitv Blvd ( seconded and unanimously approved to accept i as seconded and unanimously approved to ;eptember 23 2010 minutes as presented. attended the City Council meetings and the VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Director McClung reported that she had brought forward to the City Council suggestions at their request as to what could be done with the Sprague and Appleway Subarea Plan, and the City Council voted to add the Subarea Plan to the docket of the Comprehensive Plan amendments and remove it completely. Director McClung stated she would be returning on Oct. 26 with a final request for direction. She also noted that the City Council has also requested that the City Center zoning district in the Subarea Plan be submitted for an emergency Comprehensive Plan amendment to change it to Mixed Use Ave zoning to allow vehicle sales in that area. The Director also stated that the City Council has also requested that staff and Planning Commission continue to process amendments to the Subarea Plan. Ms. McClung also reported that the amendment regarding chickens would likely be on the Planning Commission agenda sometime in January. The Director also discussed a special meeting date with the Planning Commissioners of November 18, for a study session. This is required due to the fact that the only scheduled meeting date in November falls on Veteran's day which is a 10 -14 -10 Planning Commission Minutes Pagel of 5 City holiday. Commissioners did agree this would work for them. Next regular meeting of October 28 will be cancelled due to lack of business, the next regular meeting will be Nov. 18, 2010. IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. New Business: Public Hearing CTA- 08 -10, Code Amendments for Subarea Plan, Micki Harnois Associate Planner Harnois gave a presentation for the Commissioners covering the proposed amendments to the Subarea Plan. They are as follows: • Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability). Increase the 50% threshold for reconstruction of existing buildings to meet the SARP regulatio • Chapter 2.1.3 (Mixed -Use Avenue District Zone). Amt (Nonconforming uses and structures) of the Spokane Valley 1 existing legally established single - family dwellings located zoning district as a permitted use. • Chapter 2.2.7 (Front Street Setback). Clarify setbacks where e requirement infeasible. expansion or Chapter 19.20.060 icipal Code to allow anv non - residential make the • Chapter 2.2.8 (Side Street Setback). Clarify setbacks where easements may make the requirement infeasible. • Chapter 2.3.1.2 (Pre - located Streets). Consider options for street requirements, specifically the 5 -acre requirement. Chair Carroll opened the public the public hearing. Dwight Hume, 9101 N Mt. View Lane, loo` Sands read the rules of at the various issues before you tonight I just wanted to express my opinion of which option of the first item issue #1, I think increasing the 50 % threshold, which is number 2, is my preferred solution. Because I am thinking of Winco that was shown to you, and that particular project simply wouldn't happen if these regulations were in place. If you had attended the session about that zone, I think it was Chuck Simpson that brought up a good point about that site, and the low point about that site is that Sprague Ave. if it was forced to comply with setbacks and whatnot and move forward, that also compounded the problem of drainage and what you are going to do, because it is an uphill battle, pardon the pun but that is what it is. I want to talk about that in a minute. So I prefer #2 over #4 otherwise redefine new construction as only an entirely new structure. #2 I support the idea of establishing single family residences, that was a problem otherwise if they burn down, which are the most probable structures to burn, you can't replace them. #3 I just talked about drainage, I wish we could incorporate that language into this. This is acknowledging that the utilities are there and you cannot put a building on them, and this will allow the build to be whatever the administrator feels is a reasonable set back from that. But in addition to what was brought up it is an impractical problem to say buildings have to go all the way up front if there is a low side to the site that is along one of the frontages, the low side of the site should be recognized as a preference for drainage rather than require an improvement of another nature. Prelocated streets, I like that, I like what it is saying on that, support it. Block lengths, support that. I support the rest of the recommended changes. So drainage is the only lingering issue, that I would like to see some kind of language brought up. Maybe it has to be another night, there are other amendments that will be brought up at another time, but it is an civil engineering problem. 10 -14 -10 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 Commissioner Carroll asked Mr. Hume questions regarding impervious surfaces. Commissioner Woodard asked some clarifying questions of Mr. Hume and his thoughts of amendments. Ben Goodmansen, Whipple Consulting Engineers, 2528 N Sullivan Rd. Mr. Goodmansen stated he would like to speak to the 50% threshold. He stated that some of the clients his company has have buildings that have been vacant for long periods of time that the regulations would give another ding for marketing some of those buildings, like the Albertson's building at Pines and Sprague. Mr. Goodmansen stated that his clients would like to see that threshold increased above the 50 %. Mr. Goodmansen also shared that the modification to the prelocated streets was preferred. He shared that prelocated streets can be an issue, explaining that the extension of Mansfield is an example of one prelocated street that goes through an apartment building. Mr. Goodmansen stated that he felt that changing the wording on the prelocated streets was positive. Mr. Goodmansen stated that he also felt that 208 swales were the most economical way to treat stormwater anything else would escalate the costs of a project which would affect the project viability. Seeing no one else who wished to testify, Chair Carroll closed the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Commissioner Woodard made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council to modify the applicability section to state 80% threshold for additions, expansions or reconstruction of an existing building to meet the Subarea Plan regulations. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Sharpe. Commissioner Woodard stated he felt that the 80% threshold would be more consistent with other parts of the City's code. Commissioner Sands stated she would be more apt to redefine a new structure, or leave it to the Director's approval. Commissioner Sands stated that she felt the purpose of the percentage was to get things moving on the Sprague'Appleway Plan. She also stated the purpose of the plan was to revitalize the whole neighborhood. Commissioner Sands also stated she understood that there were existing buildings along the corridor, and that it was not just economic times that cause people to resist tearing down a structure and rebuilding a new one in its place. She stated that if the City was not going to revitalize the area, then why bother to change the code at all. Commissioner Sands stated that she felt the area would change, that things would happen and if the City was not going to be thinking in a forward manner then we might as well keep it as it is. Commissioner Sharpe stated that based on the architectural standards it would be difficult to have an existing building meet the code so he would rather go with new construction. Commissioner Carroll felt that making a modification to 80% would be alright however, he felt that the percentage should change 5% by year.: He stated the whole purpose was to change the face of Sprague, if nothing was done to change the face of Sprague Ave. then this whole thing is a moot issue. Commissioner Carroll stated he understood that economic times were driving the request to change however he felt that a 5% per year drop would be able to bring about the change that was being sought in the beginning of the Plan. Commissioner Carroll made a motion to amend the motion that the 80% would be reduced each year by 5% until it reached 25 %, beginning in the year 2011. Second by Commissioner Sands. Commissioner Sharpe stated he thought 25% might be too low, Commissioner Sands reminded the members that the original amount proposed by the Plan was 10% in order to get the corridor to change, however people felt that was too aggressive for our community. Commissioner Sharpe shared concerns that anything less than the 80% 10 -14 -10 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 5 would not be viable in any situation along the corridor, he stated he was either for the 80% or the all new construction option. Commissioner Woodard stated he shared the same thoughts, but that moving below a 50% threshold would be unreasonable. Chair Carroll called for the vote on the amendment to reduce by 5% per year, vote is 2 in favor, 2 against, motion fails on a tie. Chair Carroll called for the vote on the original motion, vote is 0 for, 4 against, motion fails. Commissioner Sharpe made a motion that new construction would mean and entirely new structure. Second by Commissioner Woodard. Commissioner Carroll shared that he did not feel that this was the solution that the Commission was seeking. Mr. Kuhta stated that if the Commission chose this option that it would mean only new construction would have to follow the Subarea Plan requirements. Commissioners discussed if this would meet what they wanted to do. Chair Carroll called for the question on this fails as a tie. Commissioner Sands made a motion to 'amend #3 constriction is defined as an entirely new structure rehabilitation or an expansion of building costing appraised value of the existing structure and land, wh( applicant comply with all the regulations within the moving an existing building. Commissioner Carroll called for the vote and the vote was 4 in favor, 0 aain is 2 in favor and 2 against, motion Construction to read — new e reconstruction, remolded or than 80% of the assessed or threshold is 80% and have the -,a Plan that would not require Jed the motion. Chair Carroll ion passes. Commissioner Woodard made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council adding a section #5 to 19.20.060 — Legally Established Single Family Residences, single family residences located in a non - residential zoning district shall not be deemed non - conforming and shall be permitted as a legal use. Second by Commissioner Carroll, Vote on this motion was 4 in favor. 0`aizainst. motion basses. Commissioner Woodard made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council that sections 2.2.7 and 2.2.8 have the following language added `If an existing easement is located in the required front street setback the Community Development Director has the discretion to establish a reasonable setback from the outer edge f the easement. Second by Commissioner Sands. There was discussion regarding adding low side of site as preferred drainage locations. Mr. Kuhta stated that this issue was not part of the public hearing notice and could not be added to the amendment at this time. The Chairman called for the vote which was 4 in favor, 0 against, motion passes. Commissioner Woodard made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council to amend the language of 2.1.3.2 Pre - located Streets to reflect potential location and that actual location will be determined at the time of development. Second by Commissioner Sharpe. Vote on this motion was 4 in favor, 0 against, motion passes. Commissioner Woodard made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council to change 2.3.1.3. of the Subarea Plan from block size to block length. Second by Commissioner Sharpe. Vote on this motion was 4 in favor, 0 against, motion passes. 10 -14 -10 Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 X. GOOD OF THE ORDER Commissioner Carroll said for the good of the order he would like to thanks the Planning Commission. Mr. Carroll stated that although some might be discouraged at the moment, but that the members need to continue to do what they need to do to present their case for the citizens of the Spokane Valley because we think we should recommend the best we can and he appreciated that effort. X1. ADJOURNMENT The being no other business the meeting was adjourned a' SUBMITTED: Deanna Griffith, Administrative Assistant John G. Carroll, Chairperson 10 -14 -10 Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 CommuVITv DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION C'lc 11' of poi ane STAFF REPORT AND REc©MmIENDATION TO THE , Valley PLANNING COMMISSION CTA -08 -10 STAFF REPORT DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: September 23, 2010, beginning at 6:00 p.m., 'Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 101, Spokane Valley, Washington 99206. PROPOSAL: Zoning code text amendments to the following sections of the Sprague Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan (SARP) and Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC): 1) Chapter 2.4.1 (Applicability) Consider options to address the 50% threshold for additions, expansion or reconstruction of existing buildings to meet the SARP regulations; 2) Chapter 2.1.3 (Mixed -Use Avenue District Zone) Amend Chapter 19.20.464 (Nonconforming uses and structures) of the SVMC to allow existing legally established single- family dwellings located in any nonresidential zoning district as a permitted use; 3) Chapter 2.2.7 (Front Street Setback) and Chapter 2.2.8 (Side Street Setback) Clarify setbacks where easements may make the requirement infeasible and; 4) Chapter 2.3.1.2 (Pre - located Streets) Consider options for street requirements, specifically the 5 -acre requirement. This proposal is considered a non - project action under RCW 43.21 C. PROPOSAL LOCATION: The proposal affects all properties located within the area regulated by the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan. APPLICANT: City of Spokane Valley APPROVAL CRITERIA: Title 17 (General Provisions) and Title 21 (Environmental Controls) of the SVMC. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: No specific recommendation is provided. The Planning Division recommended approval of the SARP and therefore is not providing a recommendation to approve or deny the city initiated proposed text amendments. Instead the Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission consider the outcome of each code text amendment to determine if the desired result will be achieved through code implementation. STAFF PLANNER: Micki Harnois, Associate Planner, Community Development Department ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Draft Amendments Exhibit 2; SEPA Determination Exhibit 3: Comments received from the Community Meeting conducted on June 24, 2010 BACKGROUND INFORMATION A. BACKGROUND INFO The Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan was adopted on June 10% 2009 and became effective on October 15"', 2409. Earlier this year council directed staff to conduct a zone by zone review of the Subarea Plan to determine if changes are necessary to better serve the public interests. The review process for each zoning district included a study session with the council, a public meeting with the property owners, and a follow -up meeting with council to determine which changes staff should proceed with. The proposed changes will be processed in one of two ways. If the amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan (PLAN) it will be sent to the Planning Staff Report to Planning Commission CTA -08 -10 Page l of Commission as a code text amendment. If the proposed change conflicts with the Comprehensive Plan, then the issue will be held until the city processes all the proposed changes to the Plan during the annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment process. The Plan may not be changed more than once a year pursuant to state law. The second zoning district reviewed was the Mixed -Use Avenue District Zone. Council review was conducted on June 15, 2010, and a public meeting was conducted on June 24, 2010. The meeting was attended by approximately 38 people. Comments received at the meeting were forwarded to the Council on July 13, 2010 where Council directed staff to proceed with the formal code text amendment process. A motion formalizing the direction was passed on July 27, 2010. The code text amendments under consideration area result of this process. B. APPLICATION PROCESSING Chapter 17.80 Permit Processing Procedures in the SVMC. The following summarizes key application procedures for the proposal. Date of Published Notice of Public Hearing: September 3, 2010 Issuance of aDetermination of Non-Significance (DNS): September 3, 2010 End of Appeal Period for DNS: September 17, 2010 C. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO SEPA Findings: Pursuant to Title 21 (Environmental Controls) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC), the lead agency has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2) (c). The Planning Division issued a Determination of Non - Significance (DNS) on September 3, 2010 for the proposal. This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. Conclusion(s): The procedural requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act and Title 21 of the SVMC have been fulfilled by the submittal of the required SEPA Checklist, and the issuance of the City's threshold determination consisting of a Determination of Non - Significance (DNS). No appeals have been received at the time of this report. The appeal period will close September 17, 2010. D. INTENT OF THE SPRAGUE AND APPLEWAY CORRIDORS SUBAREA PLAN (SARP) Book I: Community Intent Book I sets forth what the community aspires to achieve and describes the physical outcomes that the SARP is intended to orchestrate as new investment creates change. Book I is essentially the comprehensive plan policy basis for the SARP and is considered a part of the PLAN. Book H: Development Regulations Book II is the implementation of the policy direction established in Book I and contains the Development Regulations that govern all future public and private development actions in the area covered by the SARP. Book III: City Actions Book III outlines the City's role in the redevelopment of the Sprague and Appleway corridor by identifying strategic public investments within the SARP area that will implement policy direction from Book I of the SARP Prior to the adoption of SARP, a market analysis was conducted that concluded that the Sprague / Appleway corridor had a surplus of commercial property. The SARP was developed with the intention to transform the corridor from the linear commercial strip that has fallen out of favor with market trends to a pattern of centers, boulevard and avenue segments consistent with contemporary consumer and investor preferences. The Centers and Segments have a Staff Report to Planning Commission CTA -08 -10 Page 2 of 8 distinct market and focus. The City Center offers commercial goods and services that cater to the entire city in a pedestrian oriented city center. Neighborhood Centers cater to neighborhood retail and services servicing areas only within a short drive. Both centers are characterized by clusters of shops, activity, mix, and intensity. The segments portion would be distinguished by cohesive building types, frontage landscaping and dominant uses. The Gateway Commercial Segment is intended to continue to "enhance its position" as a regional Auto Row, and the Mixed Use Avenue would focus on a mix of workplace, commercial and high density residential uses. The majority of the code amendments in this report are proposed for all zoning districts in the SARP. The intent of the Mixed -Use Avenue District Zone is to support new offices, lodging, medium box retail sales and services and medium density housing. Retail will be located on or oriented Sprague Avenue with multi - family housing transitioning behind it. On existing and new Other Streets small setbacks and higher frontage is promoted with medium density housing consisting of building types including stacked housing units and townhouses. The buildings are situated close to the sidewalks with a greater presence at the street due to a greater frontage coverage requirement and parking lots are located to the side or rear of buildings. The building form is established by the use of minimum and maximum values. Maximum front setbacks and minimum frontage coverage requirements ensure that buildings frame the Sprague street frontage. Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability) discusses when the development regulations of the SARP apply. Currently for all District Zones (excluding City Center District Zone) the regulations apply to a) New construction and b) Exterior improvements (facelifts) costing more than twenty percent (20 %) of the assessed or appraised value of the building and land. New construction is deemed as an entirely new structure or the reconstruction, remodel, rehabilitation or expansion of a building costing more than fifty percent (50 %) of the assessed or appraised value of the existing structure and land. The proposed amendment would increase the fifty percent (50 %) threshold for additions, expansion or reconstruction of existing buildings to meet the SARP regulations. There are existing detached single - family residences located throughout the SARP area in nonresidential zones. These are currently deemed a nonconforming use and/or structure. The Non - conforming uses section noted in the SARP refers to Chapter 19.20.060 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code. The proposed amendment to this section would allow existing legally established single - family dwellings located in any nonresidential zoning district as a permitted use. Front and side street setbacks are defined as the required distance from the back of sidewalk line along a front or side street to a primary building fagade. In some existing circumstances there is required border or utility easements located in the required setback. The proposed amendments will clarify setbacks where easements may make the requirements infeasible. The pre - located street map (Figure 2.3.1.2) shows possible alignments for future streets within the corridor. Some of the lines appear to be placed through existing buildings. Comments from the public meeting suggested that the future streets have already been pre - determined. Currently the maximum block size is five (5) acres. Block size is a measure of the total area, in acres, bounded by the property lines that define a parcel or assembled parcel. This regulates the total area of contiguous properties that form a city block. The proposed amendment will consider options for street requirements, specifically the five (5) acre requirement E. STAFF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO THE CODE TEXT AMENDMENT 1. COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE 17 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE Findings: Section 17.80.150(F) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) provides approval criteria that must be considered when the City amends the SVMC or the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan. The criteria are listed below followed by staff comments. 1. The proposed text amendments are consistent with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and Book I: Community Intent of the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan. Staff Report to Planning Commission CTA -08 -10 Page 3 of 8 Staff Response The City of Spokane Valley has adopted goals and policies consistent with the GMA and the City of Spokane Valley's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed text amendments are consistent with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and Book I: Community Intent of the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan. However, the outcome of each code text amendment should be considered to ensure that the code text amendment is consistent with expectations. A brief discussion of the outcomes is provided below following the identification of goals and policies. The applicable goals and policies are listed: SARP Goals and Policies 3) Reverse creeping disinvestment by identifying the long term "highest and best uses" for the Corridor as a whole. a) Widen the range of investment types To reposition properties, no longer advantageously positioned for retail development, implement policy changes and capital improvements to widen the range of potential investment types permitted, and to provide an environment more suitable for a mixture of uses, including housing. 7) Employ "form- based" development regulations. Establish development regulations that are composed to achieve the envisioned physical form — the pattern of Centers and Segments described in earlier sections — for the Corridors. Rather than using policy to separate land uses, focus development regulations on physical specifications that permit a more harmonious mixture of uses on neighboring properties and that foster the creation of a more attractive public realm and city identity. COSV Comprehensive Plan a. Goal LUG -1 : Preserve and protect the character of Spokane Valley's residential neighborhoods. i. Policy LUP -1.1 Maintain and protect the character of existing and future residential neighborhoods through the development and enforcement of the City's land use regulations and joint planning. b. Goal LUG -14 Improve the appearance and function of the built environment. ii. Policy LUP -14.1 Use performance and community design standards to maintain neighborhood character, achieve a greater range of housing options, and to create attractive and desirable commercial and office developments. c. Goal EDG -7 : Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility, consistency, predictability and clear direction. iii. Policy 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. The amendment to consider options to address the 50% threshold for additions, expansion or reconstruction of existing buildings to meet the SARP regulations is consistent with policy LUG -14.1 which indicates that performance and community design standards should be used to maintain neighborhood character, achieve a greater range of housing options, and to create attractive and desirable commercial and office developments. New construction is defined in SARP and may also include major remodel. This amendment is also consistent with SARP Policy 2 (c) in that it supports the value already in place. This supports the strong anchored neighborhood centers already located at crossroad locations. The amendment to Chapter 19.20.060 (Nonconforming uses and structures) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code to allow existing legally established single - family dwellings located in any nonresidential zoning district as a permitted use is consistent with LUG- 1.This discusses preserving and protecting the character of Spokane Valley's existing and future residential neighborhood through the development of land use regulations. With the deeming of these single- family dwellings as a permitted uses this is allowing the buildings to remain as part of the existing residential neighborhood. Staff Report to Planning Commission CTA -08 -10 Page 4 of 8 The amendments to clarify setbacks where easements may make the requirement infeasible is consistent with EDG -7 which gives the Community Development Director the flexibility to give clear direction and discretion to establish a reasonable setback from the outer edge of the easement. The amendment to consider options for street requirements, specifically the 5 -acre requirement is consistent with SARP Policy 4 (a) which describes the planning for private property development and public right -of -way design. The intent is that capital improvement projects when combined with private development which lines a public thoroughfare will form one seamless and functional part of the City. SARP Policy 7 (b) advocates using street design to stimulate and support desired forms of investment. Design improvements to the particular needs of the specific Centers and Segments that they enfront should be targeted. The proposed changes do not completely remove the requirement for pre - located streets. Outcome Consideration: Consider options to address the 50% threshold for additions, expansion or reconstruction of existing buildings: The definition of new construction possibly could include "major remodel ". The permit valuation as shown in Exhibit A (attached) includes only additions, expansions and reconstruction on both the interior and exterior of existing buildings. It does not include such improvements as parking lot improvements, grading, landscaping or mechanical or plumbing permit costs. Where new construction exceeds the applicability threshold of 50% of the assessed values, it will make changes along the corridor occur. Allow existing legally established single - family dwellings located in any nonresidential zoning district as a permitted use. With this amendment to Chapter 19.20.060 (Nonconforming uses and structures) it allows the existing neighborhood housing to remain and any existing legally established dwelling can be expanded or altered under the development standards of the underlying nonresidential zoning district. Currently detached single- family housing is only allowed in the Community Boulevard zoning district and on all streets but Appleway Boulevard in SARP. This would apply to all zoning districts and per the definition of single- family (Glossary) in SARP. Front and Side Street Setbacks: Clarifying these setbacks where easements exist will allow flexibility for development in SARP. The front and side street setbacks are currently measured from the back of sidewalk. In some instances drainage or border easements may exist that are larger than the maximum required setback. An example of this is a commercial structure currently being constructed that contains a drainage swale which is larger than the front street setback. With the Community Development Director having the ability to establish a reasonable setback from the outer edge of the easement it will make the front and side street setbacks more feasible. This requirement would apply to all zones. Options for Street Requirements: The proposed language adds flexibility and is consistent with the current City of Spokane Valley Street Standards. With the emphasis of "potential' in the text and also on the legend of the Pre - Located Streets map (Fig. 2.3.1) the placement of streets is not being suggested. Access points into new development are important and will be determined at the time of development. No streets will go through buildings. The maximum block length six hundred sixty (660) feet as mentioned in the Street Standards would create a maximum block size of ten (10 acres). 2. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment; Staff Response: The amendments bear substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare and protection of the environment. The proposed amendments will encourage new construction, deem existing legally established single - family dwellings in a nonresidential zoning district as a permitted use, clarify front and side street setbacks with easements and suggest options for street requirements. Conclusion(s): The proposed text amendments to the SVMC and the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan are consistent with the approval criteria contained in the SVMC. Staff Report to Planning Commission CTA -08 -10 Page 5 of 8 F. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Planning Division recommended approval of the SARP and therefore is not providing a recommendation to approve or deny the city initiated proposed text amendments. Rather, the Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission consider the outcome of each code text amendment to determine if the desired result will be achieved through code implementation. G. PLANNING COMMISSION FINDINGS The Planning Commission is required to adopt findings of fact (Sections 17.80.140 & 17.80.150) when recommending changes to the SVMC and the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan. At the conclusion of the hearing for the text amendments to the SVMC and the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan, the Planning Commission, by separate motion, should adopt findings of fact. Background: A. The Uniform Development Code was adopted in September 2007 and became effective on October 28, 2007. B. The Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan was adopted on June 16` 2009 and became effective on October 15` 2009. C. The City of Spokane Valley Street Standards were adopted December, 2009. D. Chapter 19.30.040 SVMC allows code text amendments to be submitted at any time. E. Following the adoption of the code a number of items were found to be either incorrect, impractical, or omitted. F. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 23, 2010. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the following amendments to the Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan: Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability). Consider options to address the 50% threshold for additions, expansion or reconstruction of existing buildings to meet the SARP regulations. 2. Chapter 2.1.3 (Mixed -Use Avenue District Zone). Amend Chapter 19.20.060 (Nonconforming uses and structures) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code to allow existing legally established single - family dwellings located in any nonresidential zoning district as a permitted use. 3. Chapter 2.2.7 (Front Street Setback). Clarify setbacks where easements may make the requirement infeasible. 4. Chapter 2.2.8 (Side Street Setback) Clarify setbacks where easements may make the requirement infeasible. Chapter 2.3.1.2 (Pre- located Streets) Consider options for street requirements, specifically the 5 -acre requirement.. Findings: Staff has prepared the following findings for the Planning Commission in the event that the Commission recommends approval. The Planning Commission finds the proposed text amendments to be consistent with the applicable provisions of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Book I. Community Intent of the Sprague and Appleway Corridor Subarea Plan. SARP Goals and Policies Staff Report to Planning Commission CTA -08 -10 Page 6 of 8 3) Reverse creeping disinvestment by identifying the long term "highest and best uses" for the Corridor as a whole. b) Widen the range of investment types To reposition properties, no longer advantageously positioned for retail development, implement policy changes and capital improvements to widen the range of potential investment types permitted, and to provide an environment more suitable for a mixture of uses, including housing. 7) Employ "form- based" development regulations. Establish development regulations that are composed to achieve the envisioned physical form — the pattern of Centers and Segments described in earlier sections — for the Corridors. Rather than using policy to separate land uses, focus development regulations on physical specifications that permit a more harmonious mixture of uses on neighboring properties and that foster the creation of a more attractive public realm and city identity. COSY Comprehensive Plan a. Goal LUG -1 : Preserve and protect the character of Spokane Valley's residential neighborhoods. i. Policy LUP -1.1 Maintain and protect the character of existing and future residential neighborhoods through the development and enforcement of the City's land use regulations and joint planning. b. Goal LUG -14 Improve the appearance and function of the built environment. ii. Policy LUP -14.1 Use performance and community design standards to maintain neighborhood character, achieve a greater range of housing options, and to create attractive and desirable commercial and office developments. C. Goal EDG -7 : Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility, consistency, predictability and clear direction. iii. Policy EDP -7.1 Evaluate, monitor and improve development standards to promote compatibility between adjacent land uses; and update permitting processes to ensure that (B) The Planning Commission fends the proposed text amendments benefits public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment: Supporting Statements The amendments bear substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare and protection of the environment. The proposed amendments will encourage new construction, deem existing legally established single- family dwellings in a nonresidential zoning district as a permitted use, clarify front and side street setbacks with easements and suggest options for street requirements. Proposed Motion: The Spokane Valley Planning Commission adopts the findings in the staff report and recommends approval to City Council for the following code text amendments to the Sprague and Appleway Corridor Subarea Plan: 1. Chapter 2.0.1 (Applicability). Consider options to address the 50% threshold for additions, expansion or reconstruction of existing buildings to meet the SARP regulations. 2. Chapter 2.1.3 (Mixed -Use Avenue District Zone). Amend Chapter 19.20.060 (Nonconforming uses and structures) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code to allow existing legally established single - family dwellings located in any nonresidential zoning district as a permitted use. 3. Chapter 2.2.7 (Front Street Setback). Clarify setbacks where easements may make the requirement infeasible. Staff Report to Planning Commission CTA -08 -10 Page 7 of 8 4. Chapter 2.2.8 (Side Street Setback) Clarify setbacks where easements may make the requirement infeasible. Chapter 2.3.1.2 (Pre- located Streets) Consider options for street requirements, specifically the 5 -acre requirement.. Staff Report to Planning Commission CTA -08 -10 Page 8 of 8 CTA -08 -10 Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan Adopted August 2009 Bonk 11 s- 2.2 Development Regulations Page 13 of 123 2,0.1. APPLICABILITY 1) City Center District Zone. These regulations shall apply to: a) New construction. b) Additions greater than 20% of the building floor area. c) Exterior Improvements ( "facelifts ") costing more than 20% of the assessed or appraised value of the building and land. Such exterior regulations shall conform to the architectural regulations contained in Section 2.5. 2) All Other District Zones. These regulations shall apply to: a) New construction. b) Exterior improvements ( "facelifts") costing more than 20% of the assessed or appraised value of the building and land. Such exterior improvements shall conform to the architectural regulations contained in Section 2.5. 3) New Construction. New construction is defined as an entirely new structure or the reconstruction, remodel, rehabilitation or expansion of a building costing more than 50 0 , , ;, of the assessed or appraised value of the existing structure and land. NEW CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ZONING *PERMIT "CURRENT 50% OF 60% OF 70% OF 80% OF 90% OF VALUATION ASSESSED ASSESSED ASSESSED ASSESSED ASSESSED ASSESSED VALLUE VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE Wince{ MUA $6,200,400. $8,950,640. $4,475,320. $5,370,384. $6,265,448. $7,160,512. $8,055,576. Sprague & Farr West Valley CCT $793,330. $1,946,290. $973,145. $1,167,7411. $1,362,403. $1,557,032. $1,751,661. Alternative High School/ 10722 E Sprague Monique's Hair MUA $300,000. $725,340. $362,650. $435,184. $507,710. $560,24 $652,770. Salon/ Sprague & Evergreen *Does not include permits for plumbing, mechanical, grading, parking lots and landscaping "Includes assessed value of land and structures Sprague and Appteevay Corridors Subarea Plan Adcllted.June )6. 2009 Leg end. — : Not Permitted U: Upper Floors Only G: Chound Floor Qnty Permitted: These elements are allowed by do[ unless otherwise specified in Section 2.2.2. Building Use Required, These we Required elements of all new development as indicated. Limited These frontages may only be applied to aceess lobbies for upper hoar uses that are differmt from the ground floor use (A): For Anchor Stores: A l : larger than 25000 sq. R. 1 Root 1241 ft- is permitted, (A2): tar er than 50,000 sq, R, regulation does not applil, (A3): larger than 50 Sq. ft., parkinA " is permitted 12 -1.3 Mixed Use Avenue district Development 2.2. Site Street) Street Category Sprague Ave. Other Streets 2.2.1.8uilding Orientation to Streets and Public Open Spaces required required or not requited rcgvirrd regumd _ 2.2.2.Building Use KqAima 1 Retail 5 acres 5 acres a City Center Retail _ rcqQiMA h Nei Itborhood Center Retail 2 Parking Structure -- cj rdiscddlse Avenue Retail permioed — d Corner Store Retail NIA -- e GnIeway Commercint Avenue Retail _ amity Gateway Commercial Center Retail — — 3 Civic, Quasi-Civic, & Cullural permitted pcanitted Office pennitted Na mttd 4 Light Industrial pennitta Nrwitted $) Lodging [wlcnmt mvn enJrvl pennittud permitted 6) Live -Work permitted pcomiacd 7) Residential a) Multi- Family wl Common Entry permined permined b Attached Sin le-Famil y wl Individ real Entry perruiacd c Detached Single-Family Houxinit - 2.2.3,E]uIlding Height minimum hei ht I floor! 2011 1 ilnar /20 ft maximum height 4 flours! 53 R 4 flood 53 11 2.2.4.Relation to Single Family Homes required or nut applivublu mgwMd oe uired 2.2.5.Public Frontage Improvements r uired or not required n uired not requiRd 2.2.5.Private Fron e I Shv rrrvut rmiacd nntaed 2) Corner Entry pemrimod permitted 3) Arcade permitted — 4) Grand Portico pCmlined pemtitted 5 Forecourt permuted pcemiacd 6) Grand Entry 7 Common Lobby EnIg pcmilted permitted limied limited g Stoop pcmuucd mriaed 9 Perch — 10) Front Door -- _ 11) Parking Sir uctu re Entry petmaud permitted 12) Vehicle Display: Option t -- -- 131 Vehicle Bispl By: Option 2 — — 14) Edge Treatm eat: Fenced. -- permined, 13 Fdka'frc9tmenr.1rerraced -- _ PCMitud 14 F:d e'rreaiment: Flush FMIjIled pconimd 2.2.7. Front Street 5 etback mialmurn l maximum 20RI25R 10 R170ft 22. B.S Ide Street Settlacic urirtiauura Imaximum 511115 R 10 R /20 R 2.2.9.Side Yard Setback _ miniurum w1living space windows toff loft minimum wlnut I iv ing a pace windows 5 It 50 2,2.10,Rear Yard Setback _ minimum svi Welt 10 R ion 2,2.11.Alle Setbac k minimum setback 5 a 5 ft 2.2.12.Fronta a Govera o minimum p ercenta ecovered G09c mu miff. 2, 2,13.Bu i M -to -Corner reg uired or act rcq i red acquired required 2.2.14.Nlaximum Building Length 2.3. Street and r 2.3.1.5treet Stand a rds Sprague other 1) Street Provision required requited 2 Pre - Located Street rNmMd KqAima 3) Maximum Block Size 5 acres 5 acres 4) Street Cvnfi urnfion required rcqQiMA Street Type 2 Parking Structure rr Care Street N/A ratio cl h Cil.. Street NIA pconitted c Neighborhood Street NIA amity d Nei hharhaad Green Street NIA fronted C) Scrviae Street NIA — Alle y NIA — 1 Passage NIA sec section 2.4.2 2.3,2.0) en Space Standards sec aecton 2.3.3 2.4. Parking Standards 2.471a3ing Types Sprague Ave. Other Streets I Surroce Parkin r uired 2.5.3.Len th Massing & Cvm o5ition a rront Iof Streetwall lucrcarent 150ft omitted b j Side loo rmiued permitted C) Rear lot msilted rmim -d 2 Parking Structure n Ex osnd ratio cl pnnniacd b Wrapped - Ground Level pconitted I pcmnitted r Wra PpEd - All Levels permitted pe emitted d Parfiadly Submer rd Podium vcmittcd remitted e Underground Parkin emitted omitted 2.4.2.Parking Standards sec section 2.4.2 other 2.5. Architectural Sprague Standards Ave, Streets 2.5.2,Het ht Massing & Composition T op rcquimd required Base Fvfid r uired 2.5.3.Len th Massing & Cvm o5ition Streetwall lucrcarent 150ft mft Sidewall & RearwAl Increment NIA NIA 2.6. Signage Standards 'Sprague tither Ave. Streets Book 11 - 21 District Zone Regulations Page 40 of 201. CTA -08 -10 19.20.080 Nonconforming uses and structures. A. Applicability. Legal nonconforming uses and structures include: 1. Any use which does not conform with the present regulations of the zoning district in which it is located shall be deemed a nonconforming use if it was in existence and in continuous and lawful operation prior to the adoption of these regulations; 2. Any permanent structure in existence and lawfully constructed at the time of any amendment to this code, which by such amendment is ,placed in a district wherein it is not otherwise permitted and has since been in regular and continuous use; 3. Any permanent structure lawfully used or constructed that was in existence at the time of annexation into the City and which has since been in regular and continuous use; 4. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to structures or uses deemed nonconforming only pursuant to the Shoreline Management Act (Chapter 90.58 RCW) and the Spokane Valley Shoreline Master Program (Chapter 21 .50 SVMC); 5. Existing legally established single family residential uses located in any nonresidential zoning district shall not be deemed nonconforming and shall be permitted as a leQal use. CTA-08 -10 Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea flan Adopted August 2009 Book II — 2..2 Site Development Regulations Page 40 of 123 2.2,7, FRONT STREET SETBACK Front Street Setback is defined as the required distance from the back of sidewalk line along a Front Street to a primary building facade. This is illustrated in Figure 2.2.7. Front Street Setback. Section 3.3 of Book III: City Actions are adopted as part of these development regulations. Along streets with approved street reconfiguration plans, Front Street Setback distances shall be measured based on either 1) the back of sidewalk location following street reconfiguration, or 2) approved City plans for street reconfiguration that relocate the back of sidewalk. f t' an existing casoment is located in the reuuired fro nt street setback, the Community Development Director has the discretion to establish a reasonable setback from the outer edge of the easement_ Front Street Setback areas must be landscaped according to the principles set forth in Section 2.3 Street and Open Space Regulations except where exceptions are noted within the Private Frontage Standards for aparticular Frontage Type or in Section 2.1. District Zone Regulations. Several Frontage Types' plan and section illustrations depict the front setback dimension with an "x ". The minimum and maximum number for that setback dimension shall be as specified in Section 2.1. District Zones Regulations. At required setback areas, arcades, awnings, entrance porticos, porches, stoops, stairs, balconies, bay windows, eaves, and covered entrance overhangs are permitted to encroach within the required front street setback as shown in the frontage type illustrations. Encroachments may extend up to a maximum of six (6) feet into the private fi ontage. At zero- setback areas, building overhangs such as trellises, canopies and awnings may extend horizontally into the public frontage up to a maximum of six (6) feet. These overhangs must provide a minimum of eight (8) feet clear height above sidewalk grade. 1. .Active Open Spaces The minimum setback dimension along all Active Open Spaces shall be five (5) feet from the Active Open Space Edge (s Section 2.3.2. Open Space Regulations). 2.2.5 SIDE STREET SETBACK Side Street Setback is defined as the required distance from the back of sidewalk line along a side street to a primary building fagade. This is illustrated in Figure 2.2.8. Side Street Setback. If an existing easement is lucated in the required side street setback, the Conan u nm Develc - anent Directo has the discretion to establish a reasonabi setback from the outer edge of the eaasennent. Side Street Setback areas must be landscaped according to the principles set forth in Section 2.3. Street and Open Space Regulations except where exceptions are noted within the Private Frontage Standards for a particular Frontage Type or in Section 2.1. District Zones Regulations. Several Frontage Types' plan and section illustrations depict the setback dimension with an "x ". The minimum and maximum value for that setback dimension shall be as specified in Section 2.1. District Zones Regulations. CTA -08 -10 Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan Adopted ,August 2009 Book II — 2.3.1.2 Street and Open Space Regulations Page 43 of 123 2.3.1.2 Pre - located Streets The pre - located street map {see Figure 2.3.1.2} above) shows pfefe potential alignments for future streets within the corridor. Required new onsR- d4n4he4e 5 h n _,., n AM t h e P eate street Tn . It is desi rable to have additional access points into new development. The exact location of nera streets will be detern the time of development The new street alignments are also considered future acquisition areas. To ensure that new streets can be constructed in the future, buildings may not be constructed on a pre - located street and buildings must be set back the minimum distance shown on the district zone charts located in Section 2.1. The street or future alignment may be relocated at the discretion of the Community Development Director/Designee if the applicant can show that the proposed new configuration satisfies the same traffic requirements and establishes an equivalent interconnected street network. 2.3.1.3 Maximum Block Length 'I l ie nla\imuni intersection spacing for local access streets is 660 feet per Table 7.5 (Chapter 7 Street Elernents) of t he City ty al' Spokane Valley Street Standards adopted December, 2009 . =11-111 .......... 2.3.1.3 Maximum Block Length 'I l ie nla\imuni intersection spacing for local access streets is 660 feet per Table 7.5 (Chapter 7 Street Elernents) of t he City ty al' Spokane Valley Street Standards adopted December, 2009 . 2.1,3 Mixed Use Avenue District Zone Regulations Legend: — : Not Permitted U: Upper floors Only G: Ground Floor Only Permitted: These elements are allowed by right unless otherwise specific n Scxtion 22.3. Building flee Required: These are Required elements of all new development as indicated. Limited: These frontages may only be applied to access lobbies For upper floor uses that are different from the ground floor use (A): For Anchor Stores: Al : larger than 25 s . ft. 1 floor 120 ft- is perm ined, A2 : larger than 5006 sq. ft. , regulation does not apply. A3 : larger than 50.000 s . ft. parking type is perruitted 2.2, Site Development Street 1 Street Category Sprague Ave. Other Streets 2.2.1.8ullding Orientation to Streets and Public f) Street Provision re or not required required required 2) Pre - Located St reel 2.2.2,13uilding Use required 1 I Retail Sacs 660rert .rear.. 5G0 feet -- flLcity Center Retail b) Neighborhood Cer.terRetail required required 5 1 Street Type c nlixed-tlae Avenue Retail Permitted NIA d Corner Store Retail b City Street NIA e Gateway Commercial Avenue Retail e) Neighborhood Street NIA ateway Commercial Center Retail d) Neighborhood Green Street NIA 2 Civir Oussi-Civic, & Cultural Kwitted permitted 3 office permitted permuted 4 Light Industrial Vcxmittcd permitted S) Lodging (gLeoatmon enlr,— permitted permitted 6) Lire -Work permitted permmed 7) Residential a) Multi- Family wl Common Entry penniltw permitted b Attached. Single-Family wlIndividual Entry permitted e Delached Sin le -Famil Housin 2.2.3.Building Height minimum height 1 Ifoarl2ofl 1 8.120 ft m a x i m u m height 4 floors/ 53 11 4 floors 53 A 2.2.4.Relation to Single Family Homes required or not applica 1: le required r uired 2.2.5.Publfe Frontage lm ravements _ required or not required required not Loquimd 2.2.6.1 Frontage 1) Shopfroat pertained pennitted 2) Corner Entry permitted permitiW 3) Arcade permitted - -- 4) Grand Portico PWOWd permitted 5) Forecourt Permitted permitted 6) Grand Entry pctmilled PCrmiuurl Common tabby rntry 8nated ifrited 8) Stoop pemilted permitted 9 Porch 10) Front Door _ 11) Parki ag St ructu re Entry pennined permitted 12) Vehicle Display: Option 1 — — 13) Vehicle Display: Option 2 - -- - -- 14) Edge Treatment: Fenced -- permitled 13) Edge Treatment: Terraced permitted 14) Edge Trea tmen t: Fla sh permitted Immuned 2.2.7.Front Street Setback minimum l maximum 20 a/25ft 10 ft 120 ft 2.2.8.Side Street Se tback minimum l maximum _ 5(1115ft 10n120B 2.2.9.Side Yard Setback minimum mvl livings ace windows Io ft _ i0 n .minimum Went tivingspacewiodows 5 R 5 ft 2.2.10.Rear Yard Setback minimum setback to ft loft 2,2,11.Altey Setback minimum setback 5 ft 5 ft 2.2.12.Fronta a Coverage mioirnum percentage covered 60%. no min 2.2.13.13ul Id-to-Come re uired or ant required required r uired 2.2.14.Maximum Building Length 2.3. Street and Open 2.3.9.Street Standards Sprague other f) Street Provision required required 2) Pre - Located St reel required required 31r1 innrm -Hlrn k -Sire 3) Maximum Block Length Sacs 660rert .rear.. 5G0 feet 4) Street Configuration required required 5 1 Street Type a) Exposed a) Plaza Drive NIA b) Wrapped - Ground Level b City Street NIA - -- e) Neighborhood Street NIA permined d) Neighborhood Green Street NIA earmitted C) Service Street NIA 2.4.2.Parking Standards NPassage sw secrion 2:1 2 NIA P .3.2Alley .Open Space Standards see secdan 2.3.9 2.4. Parking Standards 2.4.1.Parking Types Sprague Gther Ave, Streets 1) Surface Parking requimd Base al Frnn 1 lot rorluirad permitted b) Side lot permitted permitted c Rear let P etmltted Rmnined 2) Parking Structure NIA a) Exposed parolitted permitied b) Wrapped - Ground Level pennitted permitted c) Wrapped -All Levels permitted rmined d) Partially Submerged Podium permitted permitted e) Underground Parking permitted permitted 2.4.2.Parking Standards sw secrion 2:1 2 2.5. Architectural Sprague Other Standards Ave. Streets 2- 5.2.Height Massing & Composltion Top required requimd Base uiW rorluirad 2- 6.31ength Massing &Composition Streetwall Inert men I 15ort Soft S'.dewall dr Rea rwalI Increment NIA NIA 2.6.Signage Standards Sprague Other Ave. Streets PACommunity DevelopmenllUnlform Development Codell Updates12010 Amendmenls=A -09 -10 (SARP Amend menls)Mick11CTA -68 -16 (SARP Amendments)1PMPHISARP Revision Draft - 2.1.3 Mxed Use Matrix 8- 19•10.)ds Page 10A of 13 "Mo 0 RO a CSi 4} A a O � �3 C� O U �1� V r-� 0 i �1 K il ; N TWO I 00 • �I PTO ct N C� ci O N �, r"iQ Department of Community Development ne Planning Division Background Information April 2010 -- Council Directed Staff to review the Subarea plan Zone by Zone Review by Council Property Owner Public Meeting Zones Reviewed: Council Report Issues and Concerns Summary Refer to Planning Commission for Recommendation Gateway Commercial Avenue and Gateway Commercial Centers Mixed -Use Avenue CrrYKAEIOSPtl5ANFJ Department of Community Development Planning Division Issues IdentifieTb Review Process _ Consider options to address the 50 %'o threshold for additions, expansion or reconstruction __. Adding existing single- family dwellings as a permitted use Front and side street setbacks where easements may make the requirement unfeasible 11 Consider options for street requirements- pre - located streets vp Consider options for maximum block size ° All issues apply to all zones of the subarea plan.. Department of Communi Development �, �. F , P Spokane wall Q .�� Plannin Division Amman Issue 1 C onsi d er options t o a 50 % threshold 2.0.1. APPLICABILITY t) City Center District Zone. These regulations shall apply to: a) New construction. b) Additions greater than 20% of the building floor area. c) Exterior Improvements ( "facelifts ") costing more than 20% of the assessed or appraised value of the building and land. Such exterior regulations shall conform to the architectural regulations contained in Section 2.5. 2) All Other District Zones. These regulations shall apply to: a) New construction. b) Exterior Improvements ( "facelifts ") costing more than 20% of the assessed or appraised value of the building and land. Such exterior improvements shall conform to the architectural regulations contained in Section 2.5. 3) New Construction. New construction is defined as an entirely new structure or the reconstruction, remodel, rehabilitation or expansion of a building costing more than 50 of the assessed or appraised value of the existing structure and land. pa`kIe,A4LrE Department of Community Development va S Planning Division -- Issue 1 Consider options to address 50% threshold NEW CONSTRUCTION ANALYSIS BUSINESS ZONING *PERMIT * *CURRENT 50% OF 60% OF 70% OF 80% OF 90% OF VALUATION ASSESSED ASSESSED ASSESSED ASSESSED ASSESSED ASSESSED VALLUE VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE VALUE Winco/ MUA $6,200,000 $8,950,640 $4,475,320 $5,370,384 $6,265,448 $7,160,512 $8,055,576 Sprague & Farr West Valley CCT $793,330 $1,946,290 $973,145. $1,167,740 $1,362,403 $1,557,032 $1,751,661 Alternative High School/ 10722 E Sprague Monique's Hair MUA $300,000 $725,300 $362,650 $435,180 $507,710 $580,240 $652,770 Salon/ Sprague & Evergreen «, . Department of Community Development SITQ Planning Division Issue I Consider options to address the :50% threshol Options for this section for applicability could include: 1. Leave 50% threshold as is 2. Increase the 50% threshold 3. Leave the 50% threshold as is and have applicant comply with all regulations in subarea plan that wouldn't require moving the building 4. Redefine new construction as only an entirely new structure kane Department of Community Development �I Flannina Division ti Issue 1 Consider options to address the 50 % threshold Planning Commission Recommendation New Construction is defined as an entirely new structure or the reconstruction, remodel, rehabilitation or an expansion of a building costing more than 80% of the assessed or appraised value of the existing structure and land, where the threshold is 80 and the applicant will comply with all the regulations within the Subarea Flan that would not require moving an existing building. `�;Y" "�'S�O v�; Department of Community Development 'a1 Planning Division Issue 2 Existing single - family dwellings nonconforming 19.20.060 Nonconforming uses and structures. A. Applicability. Legal nonconforming uses and structures include; 1. Any use which does not conform with the present regulations of the zoning district in which it is located shall be deemed a nonconforming use if it was in existence and in continuous and lawful operation prior to the adoption of these regulations; 2. Any permanent structure in existence and lawfully constructed at the time of any amendment to this code, which by such amendment is placed in a district wherein it is not otherwise permitted and has since been in regular and continuous use; 3. Any permanent structure lawfully used or constructed that was in existence at the time of annexation into the City and which has since been in regular and continuous use; 4. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to structures or uses deemed nonconforming only pursuant to the Shoreline Management Act (Chapter 90.58 RCW) and the Spokane Walley Shoreline Master Program (Chapter 21.50 SVMC); 5. Existing legally established single family residential uses located in an nonresidential zoning district shall not be deemed_ nonconforming and shall be permitted as a legal use.. Outcome: It allows the existing neighborhood to remain and legally established dwellings can be expanded or altered under the development standards of underlying zone. WYHALLOSPCONEV Department of Community Development iiw- - ISSUE 3 — Front and Side Street Setbacks with A Easements Front and Side Street Setback Requirements i FIG-2.2-8. SIDE STREET SETBACK ® If an existing is located in easement the required front or side street setback, the Community Development Director has the discretion to establish a reasonable setback from the outer edge of the easement. Outcome: More feasible CITTHACLOSPOK.ANVI Department of Community Development S 'p" '6 k a n e Planning Division P- 1 re-located U E zil Prelocated Street Map F I —J WPM% W.1 1. 1 .. Salo.. Nom".0 w.w+ Ii IL 1 L 7 0 ......... ... fw huge mlowl, M1 I M1 I ON I IN I 111? a-0- ON ktocated Core Rrelockd SkeE Ran kea Bourdz Siokan Department of Community Development Valle Planning Division Proposed Text Amendment _rm MW PRE - LOCATED STREETS The pre - located street map (see Fig. 2.3.1 above) shows potential alignments for future streets within the corridor. Rda..PVUH*LrL-.ed new stfeets shall It is desirable to have additional access points into new development. The exact location of new streets will be determined at the time of development The new street ali are also considered future acquisition areas. To ensure that new streets can be constructed in the future, buildings may not be constructed on a pre - located street and buildings must be set back the minimum distance shown on the district zone charts located in Section 2.1. The street or future ali may be relocated at the discretion of the Community Development Director/Designee if the applicant can show that the proposed new configuration satisfies the same traffic requirements and establishes an equivalent interconnected street network. Spakane"` Department of Community Development AL Salle Planning Division ISSUE 5 Maximum Bl NoW 1. a a. •.. .� . r . r . ■ a r • . a a s - ! iq ! sw. ! w Oi w -S 1 . 1 a ®R . . a a■ ! 11111 . . - ■ i . . L i ■ a: ■ - I. w ■ ! .. 1. 1 • w r ! 1. a . r • ■ w . w . . . ♦ . • a. M� ■■ \■1R��a�! ».:i��■:l+}!+{Ri� ■1 lW TIE +E�■ii+ss s�� �'i'�illiLllw�w•i l9i ■� ■i4il`�- ■1118. ■!1 It l.i ewes! /� ■. ■ ■ a s a. a� a ■ . a a s .. r ■ . a ®R 11111 . . - ■ r . . . . . ■ M OW r .. .. 1. 1 • w 1. r. - • - • r w ! ► I . r. a ■ a ■• w �. a a • a s ■ . s w r r • ■ n.� r • ■ a -w 6- S ne D epartment of Community Development ,Valt�y Planning Division - - - - -- ___ -Mb=&. Maxim Block Leng - *AMMAIUMBLOCK LENGTH Section 2.3.1.3 (Replacing Maximum Bloch Size) The maximum intersection spacing f or local access streets is 660 f eet per Table 7.5 (Chgpter 7 Street Elements) of the {City of Spokane Valley Street Standards adopted December 2009. *N ew section Outcome Adds flexibility and is consistent with the current City of Spokane Valley Street Standards Spok ane .�" & " Department of Community Development 1 Planning Division P>ro oseci Amendme am, " - T 2.3. Street E Open E 2. 3.1.Street Standards S prague O ther Street Provision required required Pre - Located Street required required x-in ttin Wee;,-M ) Maximum Block Length -5-:rer -es 660 feet 5- fter-es 660 feet ) Street Configuration required required Street Type a) Plaza Drive NIA - -- b) City Street NIA - -- c) Neighborhood Street NIA permitted d) Neighborhood Green Street NIA permitted e) Service Street NIA --- f) Alley NIA - -- g) Passage NIA - -- .3.2Apen Space Standards see section 2.3.3 SOI&� Department of Community Development Vail Planning Division Next Steps U No action Required- ,Study ,Session Item 1. Consensus to move forward,* or 2. Provide staff with other direction Ca I s ' Readinz of Ordina November Stn ❑ 2nd Reading of Ordinance November 16th - -- "TY "5 ° "'; Department of Community Development Walley Planning Division Questions? CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: November 2, 2010 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Broadcasting Options GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: On July 27, 2010, Council approved a month -to- month agreement with Community Minded Television for the broadcasting of city council meetings; and later approved the 2011 Budget which includes $46,000 funding for council broadcasting. BACKGROUND: Staff will provide options to City Council for broadcast of council meetings. OPTIONS: Select an option Continue with existing services Other RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Advise staff on a broadcast option. BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: Greg Bingaman ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation Council meeting Broadcasting options Greg Bingaman, IT Specialist November2,2010 Option 1— Continue contract with Community Minded TV Cost - $36,000 annual re- occurring cost How - Recorded, Posted edited and create a DVD No live Broadcast Where Broadcast? — Only on Channel 14, Monday at 6 PM Can add Internet replay through a Video On Demand Service Broadcast would air on the Public broadcast channel that is also subsidized by City of Spokane Option 1- Continued How Channel Recorded, Name 14 Post edited, Produce DVD and delayed playback Internet Hosted Video on VOD Demand (VOD) Service *Video or audio None After completion of DVD the video •Close Captioning available would be uploaded to web, Replay anytime $9,000 /yea r Mon. 7:00 pm $36,000 / year Option 2 —City purchases equipment and contracts labor Hardware costs covered by Cable Franchise Fee Contact Labor Cost - $600 — $650 per month How - Produce final product in real -time using city owned equipment Advantage -Labor and time -to -air savings, no post editing Where Broadcast? Channel 14 with possible additional replays Can add Internet replay through a Video on Demand Service CityChannel 5 on Saturdays and /or Sundays around noon Option 2 — Continued ar I,, IT.. — Channel 14 Transfer file or DVD None Available after $28,000 / year meeting, possibility of more than one replay Internet Hosted Video on VOD Demand (VOD) Service *Video or audio *Close Captioning available City Transfer file or DVD Channel 5 None Available after $9,000 /year uploading meeting, Unlimited replay anytime storage None Replay on Saturday None or Sunday around noon DRAFT ADVANCE AGENDA For Planning Discussion Purposes Only as of October 28, 2010; 8:30 a.m. Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative To: Council & Staff From: City Clerk, by direction of City Manager Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings Wed, Nov 3, 2010, 1:30 p. m. Regional Governmental Animal Control Mtg. Spokane Co. Fair & Expo Center, Bay 4 November 9, 2010 Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. jdue date Mon Nov 1] 1. Consent Agenda (Claims, minutes, payroll) (5 minutes) 2. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending Special Event Permits (SVMC 1.15.080) — Cary Driskell (10 min) 3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance, Public Record Amendments — Cary Driskell (15 minutes) 4. First Reading Ordinance Amending Mixed Use, Code Text Amendment CTA 08 -10 — Micki Harnois (20 min) 5. Proposed Resolution Extinguishing Easement — Cary Driskell (10 minutes) 6. Admin Report: Fee Resolution — Ken Thompson (15 minutes) 7. Admin Report: Budget Amendment for 2010 — Ken Thompson (10 minutes) 8. Admin Report: Appointment of Councilmember to PTIC — Mayor Towey (5 minutes) 9. Advance Agenda (5 minutes) 10. Info Only: Council Committees 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION [ *estimated meeting: 95 minutes] November 16, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Nov 8] Action Items 1. Second Reading Proposed Ord. Amending Special Event Permits (SVMC 1.15.080) — Cary Driskell (10 min) 2. Second Reading Proposed Ord.Public Record Amendments — Cary Driskell (10 minutes) 3. Second Reading Proposed Ord. Amend Mixed Use, Code Text Amdmnt CTA 08 -10 — Micki Harnois (20 min) 4. Mayoral Appointment: Public Transportation Improvement Conference (PTIC) — Mayor Towey (5 minutes) Non - Action Items: 5. Street Maintenance Facility Site Discussion — Neil Kersten (15 minutes) 6. Snow Removal Plan — Neil Kersten (15 minutes) 7. Site Selector Update — Scott Kuhta (15 minutes) 8. Amendment to Public Record Ordinance — Cary Driskell (15 minutes) 9. Advance Agenda (5 minutes) [ *estimated meeting: 110 minutes] November 23, 2010 Thanksgiving Week (tentative, no meeting) November 30, 2010, Tentative No Meeting: Council attends NLC in Colorado (Nov 30 -Dec 4) December 7, 2010, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Nov 29] ACTION ITEMS: 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Amending 2010 Budget — Ken Thompson (10 minutes) 2. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending Public Records — Cary Driskell (10 minutes) 3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending 2010 Budget — Ken Thompson (10 minutes) 4. Proposed Resolution Amending Fee Resolution — Ken Thompson (15 minutes) NON - ACTION ITEMS: 5. Poe Contracts — Neil Kersten (15 minutes) 5. AAA Sweeping Contract — Neil Kersten 7. AAA Vactoring Contract — Neil Kersten S. Lodging Tax (Hotel /Motel Grant) Proposals for 2011 — Ken Thompson ). Advance Agenda 10. Info Only: Department Reports (normally for the Nov 23 meeting) (10 minutes) (10 minutes) (20 minutes) (5 minutes) [ *estimated meeting: 105 minutes] Draft Advance Agenda 10/28/2010 9:40:57 AM Page 1 of 3 December 14, 2010, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m [due date Mon, Dec 6] 1. Consent Agenda: Minutes, Claims, Payroll (5 minutes) 2. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending Public Records — Cary Driskell (10 minutes) 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending 2010 Budget — Ken Thompson (10 minutes) 4. Motion Consideration: Approval of Poe Contract — Neil Kersten (10 minutes) 5. Motion Consideration; Approval of AAA Sweeping Contract — Neil Kersten (10 minutes) 6. Motion Consideration: Approval of AAA Contract, Vactoring — Neil Kersten (10 minutes) 7. Motion Consideration: Allocation of Lodging Tax (Hotel/Motel) Funds for 2011 — K.Thompson (15 min) 8. Motion Consideration: Mayoral Appointments (Planning Commission, etc.) (15 minutes) [ *estimated meeting: 85 minutes] December 21, 2010, Christmas Week (tentative, no meeting) December 28, 2010, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Dec 20] 1. Consent Agenda: Minutes, Claims, Payroll (5 minutes) 2. Info Only: Department Reports January 4, 2011, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Dec 27] 1. Emergency Comp Plan Map Amendment — Karen Kendall (15 minutes) 2. Advance Agenda (5 minutes) January 112011, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Jan 31 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes) 2. First Reading Proposed Emergency Ordinance Amending Comp Plan Map — Karen Kendall (10 mins) 3. First Reading Proposed Emergency Ordinance Amending Comp Plan Zoning Map — K.Kendall (5 minutes) January 18, 2011, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Jan 10] 1. Advance Agenda (5 minutes) January 25, 2011, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Jan 17 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes) 2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending Comp Plan Map — Scott Kuhta (10 minutes) 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending Comp Plan Zoning Map — Scott Kuhta (5 minutes) 4. Info Only: Dept Reports OTHER PENDING AND /OR UPCOMING ISSI Affordable Housing Participation Alternative Analysis (contracts) Area Agency on Aging Bidding Contracts (SVMC 3. — bidding exceptions) Budget 2012 (August /Sept 2011) Capital Projects Funding CDBG (Fall 2011) Chickens in Residential Areas Clean Air Agency Concurrency East Gateway Monument Structure 4 Jail Update Liquor Initiatives Lodging Tax Funding for(2012 (Oct 2011) Milwaukee Right -of -way Outside Agencies 2012 (August 2011) Overweight /over size vehicle ordinance Parking/Paving Options (Development paving options for driveways, etc.) Quiet Zones (railroad crossings) Reimbursement Assessment Amendment Retreat, Summer 2011 Retreat, Winter (Dec 2010 or Jan 2011) Signage (I -90) Draft Advance Agenda 10/28/2010 9:40:57 AM Page 2 of 3 Solid Waste Amended Interlocal Special Events Permit Training Speed Limits Sprague Appleway Corridor Environ.Assessment Sprague Avenue: One -way vs. two -way Street Maintenance Facility Transportation Benefit District Interlocal Transportation Benefit District: (a). Establish ord.; (b) set public hearing; (c) draft resolution; (d) ballot language Transportation Impacts Transportation Improvement Plan (six -year, May /June 2011) Wastewater Treatment Plant WIRA, Water Protection Commitment, public education # = Awaiting action by others * = doesn't include time for public or council comments Draft Advance Agenda 10/28/2010 9:40:57 AM Page 3 of 3 Greater Spokane Incas par =aced October 26, 20 10 Honorable Tom Towey, Mayor Mr. Mike Jackson, City Manager City of Spokane Valley 11707 East Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99246 Mayor Towey, Mr. Jackson and members of the City Council: €301 W. Riverside I Suite 100 Spokane, Washington 99201 F: 50024.1393 F: 509.747.6077 great a rspoka nei ncorpo ra I eci , org Greater Spokane Incorporated is pleased to submit its 2010 third quarter report of activities to the City of Spokane Valley. This report includes information on the following: y- Recruitment Activities Business Retention and Expansion Activities Industry Engagements Y Business Development. Projects ➢ Strategic Engagements ➢ Workforce and Education Activities The report also includes copies of various marketing materials that were distributed during the quarter. If you have any questions about the report, or would like a presentation on the information included, please don't hesitate to call our offices. Sincer , obin P n Greater Spokane Incorporated Attachment C nsortnun o, Leading Energy Efficiency N0tthwest C+[�� }1f1 C LEEK ` 1 C. www.cleennw.org The Spokane EDCand Chartlbe?' s tnte5irated to accetFrete P econo► - olc rirosoerity Greater Spoke ine Incorporated 801 W. Riverside, Suite 100, Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: 509.624.1393 or 1.800.SPOKANE Fax; 509.747.0077 www.greaterspolkane.or Third Quarter 2010 Report July 1 — September 30, 2010 Business Recruitment Activities There were 6 outbound visits to leads' locations in California. Hosted leads' visits here in Spokane: • Projec=t FP - manufacturing Project NS Gray - manufacturing • Project EB5 - other • Project Mdm - manufacturing • Project Herman -- IT 1 digital service Recruitment Wine A win is defined as a company that formally announces the selection of the Spokane Region as a place to site their business. There was 1 recruitment win in Q3 2010: Jigsaw Recruitment Losses A loss is defined as a company who seriously considered the Spokane Region as a place to locate their ,business, but who ultimately located to another townl city from their short-list. There were no recruitment losses in 03 2410. Greater Spokane Incorporated —Your Regional Chamber of commerce and Economic Development Council www. reaters okane.or Q1 02 Q3 F061 2, 3 eccuitinetit 2010 2010 2.018 210 New Prospects 57 103 160 320 New Qualified Leads Generated 2.1 9 23 54 Hosted Visits in Spokane 3 14 5 18 Visits to a Recruitment Lead's Location 3 0 6 9 Recruitment Wins 1 1 1 3 Direct Jobs Created 3 7 150 - 160 Indirect Jobs Created 2 12 281 205 Direct Investment $0 $72,000 $ $72,000 Direct Annual wages $105,000 $652,618 $9,000,000 $9,757,618 Annual Economic Output $551,450 $3,858.049 $94,519,163 $98,92.8,662 Annual Local Tax Revenue from Output $5,61+0 $32 }3 $637,63 $725,772 There were 6 outbound visits to leads' locations in California. Hosted leads' visits here in Spokane: • Projec=t FP - manufacturing Project NS Gray - manufacturing • Project EB5 - other • Project Mdm - manufacturing • Project Herman -- IT 1 digital service Recruitment Wine A win is defined as a company that formally announces the selection of the Spokane Region as a place to site their business. There was 1 recruitment win in Q3 2010: Jigsaw Recruitment Losses A loss is defined as a company who seriously considered the Spokane Region as a place to locate their ,business, but who ultimately located to another townl city from their short-list. There were no recruitment losses in 03 2410. Greater Spokane Incorporated —Your Regional Chamber of commerce and Economic Development Council www. reaters okane.or Outreach Activities: ® Responded to 11 requests for proposals • Contacted 1946 site selection consultants Q) Electronic mail pieces were sent to national and international site consultants and corporate real estate brokers. Articles highlighted: • Q2 Business Barometer • Jigsaw moves to Spokane area • McKinstry expansion • Spokane's Best Cities award • Most W rec Hospitals award • Great workforce recruiting from WSu o Generated 37 media hits in 03 equaling to $9,523 in advertising. • Advertising o Journal of Business (July - Clean Tech & Energy Efficiency, Aug - Catalyst Awards nominations, Sept. - Catalyst Awards registration and Finalists, announcement of winners and profiles) o Trade and Industry Development (Aug. -- Spokane in Best State to Start a Business) o Global Corporate Xpansion (July, Aug. - Spokane: Hub of all Green) o Parenting Magazine "Best Cities" for website • Articles o Fortune Magazine — collaborated with WA State Department of Commerce for article on WA's business climate and innovation o Washington Manufacturing Alert -- item on Spokane's recent CEZs o Journal of Business- articles on recruits: One Earth Starch, Jigsaw Social media o Eacebook htto.11 wwvv .facebook.cornlgreaterspokarae o Twitter http. //twitter.con7IpreaterspQkarie Qualified Lead Generation Aerospace/ Manufacturing - Q3 2010 8 Health and Biomedical 1 IT and Digital Services 4 Clean Tech and Energy Efficiency 5 Other 5 Greater Spokane Incorporated —Your Regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council %v+xw.r reatersuokane.ortt Number of times local real estate 01 Q2 , 3 F-fA901 was submitted in client ro osals . 01 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 '2010 2210 City of Cheney 0 1 1 2 Spokane County 20 7 6 33 City of Spokane 9 2 14 25 City of Spokane Valley 26 8 19 53 City of Liberty Lake 1 9 1 11 21 Airway Heights, West Plains & Expansion Wins 1 1 Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Activities Business Retention & Expansion Prospects A business retention & expansion prospect is a local or regional company that has contacted GS1 with a business climate, policy, expansion, or retention issue. There were 0 BR &E wins in Q3 2010 Greater Spokane Incorporated —Your Regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Councill www. reatera okane.or 01 Q2 03 01, 2, 3 Retention $ x ansion -_ 2010 2210 2030 2010 BR&E Activities New Business Retention & Expansion Prospect Cases 18 34 23 35 Business Retention & Expansion Wins 2 8 0 10 Direct Jobs Created I Retained 0 410 0 410 Indirect Jobs Created 1 Retained 0 237 0 237 Direct Investment $860,000 $12,138,296 0 $12,998,296 Direct Annual wages $385,000 $62,423,000 0 $62,808,000 Annual Economic Output $3,923_,701 $291,509,035 0 $295 Local Annual Tax Revenue from Total Output $40,019 $3,979,567 0 $4 One -Time Construction Total Economic Impact $1,502,226 $8,233,647 0 $9,735,873 Business Retention & Expansion Prospects A business retention & expansion prospect is a local or regional company that has contacted GS1 with a business climate, policy, expansion, or retention issue. There were 0 BR &E wins in Q3 2010 Greater Spokane Incorporated —Your Regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Councill www. reatera okane.or PTAC C PTAC hosted 4 educational trainings with an attendance of 44 and gained 37 new clients. Existing PTAC clients reported $908,854 in prime contracting awards and $34,000 sub -prime from July 1- September 30, 2010. PTAC Twitter - http: / /twitter.com /EWA_PTAC - 145 followers m PTAC on Facebook - http : / /ww�v.f ace book. comYEWA.PTAC - 180 friends Industry Engagement o Clean Technology and Energy Efficiency Placed advertisements focused on Spokane clean technology in publications such as Global Corporate Expansion and Business Xpansion Journal. o Used CLEEN Biz & Buzz e- newsletter to communicate local trews and events to 1100 regional engineers, architects, innovators, and others. c, Updated CLEEN NW's website, www.cleennvv.org. The website serves as a one -stop resource contains sections on incentives, how to green your business, regional partners, and a searchable directory in which one can find clean tech businesses or add their business to the list. Advanced Manufacturing /Aerospace o New INWAC website very close to launching. o Serving on INWAC board and INVVAC MSN sub- committee Greater Spokane Incorporated —Your Regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development council mm. ofealerseokas e,orq 03 03 Annual Annual PTAC 03 2010 Goals Actual Goal YTD Dill % Clients 70 168 98 240% Events 'Sponsored 4 4 16 13 3 81% Events Particip 1 1 2 5 3 250% Event Participants 130 44 495 472 (23 ) 9' New Client Counselin 23 37 83 110 27 133% Follow Client Counselin 73 75 2U5 287 82 140A10 03 03 Contract Annual Annual YTS Contract Awards Contracts Awards Contracts Contracts Primes 17 $ 908,854 34 $ 60,651,121 Sufis 1 $ 34,000 1 $ 34,000 Industry Engagement o Clean Technology and Energy Efficiency Placed advertisements focused on Spokane clean technology in publications such as Global Corporate Expansion and Business Xpansion Journal. o Used CLEEN Biz & Buzz e- newsletter to communicate local trews and events to 1100 regional engineers, architects, innovators, and others. c, Updated CLEEN NW's website, www.cleennvv.org. The website serves as a one -stop resource contains sections on incentives, how to green your business, regional partners, and a searchable directory in which one can find clean tech businesses or add their business to the list. Advanced Manufacturing /Aerospace o New INWAC website very close to launching. o Serving on INWAC board and INVVAC MSN sub- committee Greater Spokane Incorporated —Your Regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development council mm. ofealerseokas e,orq Health Sciences and Services o New marketing collateral for Health Sciences and Services. o HSSA grant, Medical 'Education Expansionl01-1treach Project, awarded to GSI and WSU coliaboratively. BIZStreet Activities SIZStreet workshops and PTAC Services are open to all businesses at no or nominal cost, regardless of membership In Greater Spokane Incorporated July through September 2019, the BiZStreet Resource Advisers assisted 9 entrepreneurs with information, referrals and services. Small business developmerlt workshops were attended by 56 individuals from Spokane area companies. Business development Projects CEDS As the designated regional entity responsible for the Comprehensive Economic development Strategy, GSI convened a group of 49 leaders to request and prioritize projects for the future economic development of the Spokane region. Sub- committees worked on the vision, plan and projects. 9 new projects, and 1 updated project, were sub - witted. + www.SelectS okane.corh SelectSpokane.com partners are: Spokane County, City of Spokane, City of Spokane Malley, City of Liberty Lake, Avista Corp., and Greater Spokane Incorporated. In collaboration with WSU- Spokane, GSI assisted in managing our regional site selector tool, o 1,214 user sessions o 5:11 minutes avg. time spent on site o 13.2 average daily users with 6.57 pages viewed per session A Hosted Rogers Weed, director of WA State Department of Commerce on 8/25/10 for the State's Economic Update in Eastern Washington Promoted the Sloan Awards, recognition of flexibility in the workplace. 3 Spokane area businesses won an award. Convened a new committee, the Economic Development Advisory Group, made Lip of eighteen lousiness and civic leaders. The goals include increasing awareness of economic development activities and developing a quarterly economic briefing program. Greater Spokane Incorporated —Your Regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council y,y,w.oreaterspokane.org Workforce and Career Awareness Activities Teach the 'leachers o Held 2 Teach the Teachers workshops in Q3: Health Care — Valley Hospital and Apollo College Aerospace — Absolute Aviation, Empire Airlines, Spokane Intl. Airport, SCC G Teach the Teachers workshops and the Career Awareness Day will continue for the 2010 -2011 academic year. o From 2007 to the present: 24,734 students, 932 educators, and 31 schools in 17 districts were served by GSI's Career Awareness Campaign. Strategic Engagements University District Development. o Participating on U- District Development Board„ U- District Advisory Committee and MarCom Committees o Combined U- District Month kick -off celebration with Catalyst Awards at a w6 attended, well received event. a Public Policy c GSI's Public Policy Council hosted 14 business organizations to compare local city and county issues related to business, including the parking lot tax, transportation benefit district, traffic impact fees, Washington State initiatives 1082 and 1093, and the Jail project. o Hosted the Policy Agenda Round Table, a group of 15 business and civic leaders, to discuss local and county issues (i GSI hosted the State Agenda Roviow with our lobbyist and 15 representative pithlic and private organizations Greater Spokane Incorporated —Your Regional Chamber or Commerce and Economic Development Council e rearersook' jne.nrr Greater Spokane Incorporated ., Making an Economic Impact Greater Spokane Incorporated's Economic Development team works to create vitality throughout the Spokane region by accelerating business Investments, feading to well - paying jobs and a vibrant economy. We acccryrplish this through strong relationships with a number of local, regional and statewide economic development partners. Our staff assists companies with: • Cost comparisons and business operating costs • Corporate tax incentives and financing options • Real estate and site selection • Employee relocation assistance • Familiarization tours of the Spokane regional • Workforce hiring and training options Business planning and training • Connections to resources and economic development partners • Property location and market information on the Spokane regional Site Selector web site: w ww. se lectspoka n e. c o rn t: A N All" SPOKANE CFIENfi AMWAY HLP. S SEATTLE SrPO yNE LAKC COUNTY LmFmvY J LEI Greater Spokane Incorporated Business Recruitment 14 Companies recruited to Spokane Valley • 470 Direct jobs brought to Spokane Valley $1.9M Local tax generated • $154M 2010 annual economic impact Selected Recruitment Wins Critical Logic -2006, Burlingame, CA American Family Insurance -2007, Madison, Wl Lumber Yard Supply -2008, Great Falls, MT Jigsaw -2010, Post Falls, ID Business Expansion and Retention • 18 Expansion wins 2 Retention win • 820 Direct jobs created ■ $3.2M Local tax generated • $180.3M 2010 annual economic impact Selected Expansion and Retention Wine Scafco Corporation -2003 Kaiser Aluminum -2005, 2006, 2008 Cascade Windows -2007 ICTISykes -2008 Hotstart 2008, 2410 Community Empowerment Zone (CEZ) • 15 Spokane Valley companies participated • $48.9M Capital dollars invested • $4.2M Tax savings and credits • $75.1 M 2010 annua) economic impact 800 600 400 200 0 $150,000,000 $125,000,000 $100,000,000 $75,000,000 350,000,000 $25,000,000 1.800.SPDKANF a I ■ Recruitment 0 Retention/Expansion ■Reauitrnent ❑RetentionlExpansion 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Annual Report 2010 AT 'jn no0 FEET com peting *.0 ureater Spok5ne Incar o rated - www.greaterspokane.org FLYING GREATER SPOKANE INCORPORATED Comparison of the Corporate Tax Rate By Profit Manufacturing Comparison of Corporate Tax Rates ($'10,000,000 Sales) $120,000 $105,000 $90,000 © $75,000 H $60,000 $45,000 - $30 _ - - -- - $15,000 0 %v 4 %u 8% 12% 16% Profit Margin Washington B &O Tax - Oregon Income Tax Greater SP01(5na 8D1 W. Riverside I Suite 100 Spokane, Washington 99201 P: 509.624.1393 F: 509.747.0077 Washington Oregon Income Tax l B &O Tax Profit Margin: 4% greaterspokaneincorporated.org Gross Sales $10,000,000 $10,000,000 Profit Margin 4% Net Income $400,000 Tax Rates 0.2904% 6.60% 7.900% Tax $29,040 First $250,000 at 6.6 %n $16,500 !After $250,000 at 7.9% $11,850' Tax Due $29,040 $2$,350 Profit Margin: 8% Gross Sales $10,000,000 $10,000,000 Profit Margin 8 % Net Income $800,000 Tax Rates 0.2904% 6.600% 7.900 %Q Tax $29,040 First $250,000 at 6.6% $16,500 lAfter $,250,000 at 7.9 % $43,450 Tax Due $29,040 $59,950 .Profit Margin; 12 %Q Gross Sales $10,000,000 $10,000,000 Profit Margin 12 %u Net Income $1,200,000 Tax Rates 0.2904°! 6.600% 7.900% Tax $29,040 (?)rst $250,000 at 6.6 % $16,500 After $250,000 at 7.9% $75,050 Tax Due $29,040 $91,550 Profit Margin: 16 %n Gross Sales $10,000,000 $10,000,000 Profit Margin 16% Net Income $1,600,000 Tax Rates 0.2904% 6.600% 7.900% Tax $29,040 First $250,000 at 6.6 %u $16,500 After $250,000 at 7.9% $106,650 Tax Due $29,040 $123,150 greaterspokaneincorporated.org Advantage Spokane: Jigsaw relocates to Spokane, WA Advantage Spokane: Economic and business news delivered to your desktop from Greater Spokane Incorporated GOMMUN ES "P.. (=Cv rt ee. ING— Spokane was named a winner of the Alliance's 100 Best Communities for Young People competition presented by ING. a global financial services company and leading provider of retirement plans and programs for teachers. Its 2010 recognition marks the fourth win for Greater Spokane in the competition. The entire 2.010 list of loo Best Communities for Young People and their accomplishments can be found hwe. Strong Workforce Available Washington State University is on a new list of the top 25 colleges that job recruiters favor. Source: The Wall Street Journal "Most Wirec" Hospitals The Most Wired Survey and September 22, 2010 Jigsaw Relocates Northwest Regional Office to Spokane Valley, WA J igsaw , a salesforce.com company, has relocated its Northwest Regional Office to the City of Spokane Valley, Washington from Post Falfs, Idaho. The company will occupy space in the former Itronix/General Dynamics building in the Pinecroft Business Park. Jigsaw currently employs 150 people and is planning to expand its workforce over the next several years. Jigsa,m serves individuals looking for fresh business contacts as well as companies seeking cloud -based tools for automating data management and lead generation. Jigsaw has more than 25 million contacts and over 4 million companies in its rapidly growing database, each containing a contact name, title, company, address, email address and phone number. The database includes C -level and VP -level contacts, as well as key mid -level managers who make and influence purchase decisions. The breadth, depth and accuracy of Jigsaw's contact database are generated by its global community of 1.4 million members. "Jigsaw knows what many companies here have already discovered - Washington is a great place to do business," Governor Chris Gregoire said. "Spokane Valley has a great quality of life, a trained workforce and a Page I of 2 httnc•llii! rnnetantrnn tart rnm1victii ileditnrfvictinI P.ditnr nrnview icn?nm -.nt eiid=I I01704770671kfnrma iwi A1' nin CLEENINW Biz & Buzz: Energy Innovation Fund i i Li Ifs. CLEENINW Biz & Buzz: news of the Inland Northwest's latest clean energy developments delivered to your desktop In This Issue • Energy Innovation Fund • Clean Energy Industry Event • Catalyst Awards • Smart Grid + CLEE N IVW website - Share events Read clean tech news Find resources Use the online directory C*LEENINW September 21, 2010 Page I of 3 $1.5 Million Sidi Foundation Energy Innovation Fund Information meeting: September 23, 10:00 am More Sirti has announced a new $1.5 Million Energy Innovation Fund that is available for competitive distribution to qualified Clean Energy Innovation Projects located throughout Washington State. The Fund is designed to accelerate technology based companies in their endeavors to create high quality jobs by bringing innovative solutions to commercial markets in the general categories of energy savings, renewable generation, or environmentally beneficial technologies. The Energy Innovation Fund is intended to serve a broad breadth of technologies and services from early -stage companies with clean energy technology as well as established companies with demonstration projects of new clean energy technologies or service models. RFP applications are due October 20, 2010 at 10:00 am. To view the press release and additional documentation, clic here Clean Energy industry Public Outreach Meeting September 24 9:30ain - 12:00pm Spokane Convention Center, Room 2000, 334 W. Spokane Falls Boulevard, Spokane Please join Spokane Mayor Mary Verner and members of the Governor's Clean Energy Leadership Council for a discussion concerning how to leverage the transition to a clean energy economy to create jobs and business growth for Washington. Refreshments and coffee provided by our sponsors: McKnstry and CH2M Hill. view the just published Draft Executive Summary of Navigant Consulting's Leadership Plan-Report to The Clean Energy Leadership Council: "Moving Beyond Mandates - How WV shington Can Accelerate Job Growth in Transition to a Clean Energy Economy ". Greater Spokane Incorporated is a sponsor of this event. NIORF 2010 Catalyst Awards Ceremony 0 Wednesday, October 6 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. htt„c- /hi; rnnetnntrnntw -t rnm /vieiia1F.&tnr /vic11al i-.rlitnr nrP.view.isn ?agent.uid =1 1037021 10664 &forma.._ 10/13121710 CLEENINW Biz & Buzz: Energy Innovation Fund McCarthy Athletic Center - East Lobby, Gonzaga University $25; $30 starting Oct. 1 Register_ here with credit or debit card or contact Brandan Betty, 509.456,0580, The Catalyst Awards recognize contributions by individuals, organizations and businesses that demonstrate the utilization of innovation and technology to bring economic growth and prosperity to the region. The theme of this year's awards is "Educate - Innovate - Celebrate. " Congratulations to all the finalistst Company of the Year HOTSTART IT- Lifeline Ptera WIrelessCl ea. n /Grean Company of the Year Blue Water Technologies McKinstry ReliOn Organization of the Year EWU School of Computing and Engineering Sciences Goodwill Industries Empowerment Zone Sirti, Gonzaga University School of Law and Partnering Law Firms Clean/Green Organization of the Year Gonzaga University PACCAR Center Main Market Co -op Spokane Indians Baseball Club /Avista Stadium Mentor of the Year Norm Leatha —Gonzaga University Hogan Program Rhoselta Rhodes Whitworth University Yvonne Johnson - Spokane Public Schools Ken Grunzweig innovator of the Year Jim FlEming - GenPrime Jon Eliassen - Red Lion Hotels Kim Zentz - SirtiEmerging Innovator of the Year Page 2 of 3 VIEW FL YER Spokane's Smart Grid Friday, November 12 7 »15 - 9.00 am $25 GSI members, $55 public Sponsored by; Waste Managem ' What is a "smart grid "? We'll learn what the smart grid is - Spokane's role with Smart Grid - and how the smart grief could affect your ' business - from Roger Woodworth, Vice President, Avista Corp., Vice President, Sustainable Energy Solutions, Avista Utilities; Philip Mezey, Senior Vice President & COO, North America, ltron; and Ed Caferro, CEO, Solarmatlon. MORE We're still your Regional Charnbcl at rd EDC FQrward email 1- t„ IA.*. rn AI;r irntcrtiFrsrl. jam.. i - A.t — ­­wa.i:..,..`7-- t- .,.A -7 11Y2^1!O11AKKAJV ir--., - If1 /1a11)(111) Catalyst Award Winners Announced Having trouble viewing this email? Ctick here Ah � r f t1 f More News More news items can be found on our web site. Visit our mews page to find what's happening at Greater Spokane Incorporated and around the region. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2010 Contact: Maria Vandervert Greater Spokane Incorporated 509.321.3629 m yand+ervert @_ okane.or Page l of 4 2010 Catalyst Award Winners Announced Educate - Innovate - Celebrate (Spokane, Wash.) - The 13th Annual Catalyst Awards were announced at the Annual University District Month Kick -off Event held at Gonzaga University on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. The Catalyst Awards recognize contributions by individuals, organizations, and businesses demonstrating innovation that catalyzes economic development in the region. Ken Grunzweig Innovator of the Year Kim Zentz Kim currently serves the region as Executive Director of Sirti, a state± economic development agency focused on accelerating the development and growth of innovative tech companies. She has repositioned the organization, hired top talent and established significant start up funding tools. Prior to Simi, Kim was CEO of Spokane Transit, Founding President and GOO of Avista Labs (now ReliOn) and Manager of Gas and Electric Technical Services for Avista. A repeat innovator with an Engineering degree from the University of Idaho and a Masters of Engineering Management from Washington State University, Kim uses her experiences and connections to help entrepreneurs successfully bring new products to market and create high paying Inland Northwest jobs. Company of the Year HOTSTART HOTSTART, Inc. is a world leader in the development and implementation of engine heating solutions. The company designs and manufactures engine pre - heaters that improve the reliability of generators, locomotives, large trucks, ships, heavy equipment and industrial engines. Founded in 1942, this third generation family -awned and managed business employs 151 people. Corporate and manufacturing headquarters are in Spokane Valley with a sales office in Siegburg, Germany, HOTSTART, Inc. has partnered with its customers to provide engine heating solutions that achieve their exact httnc• /hii rrnnetnntr- nntar•t Pal -Aitnr nrpxr; %v o"%f ont ii;A - 1 M7r%ni Q anAUrf rr - 1 Nt'217r11 fl Catalyst Award Winners Announced Page 2 of 4 specifications and unique requirements. Global carnpanies'like Caterpillar, MTU, Komatsu and others trust HOTSTART with their critical engine heating needs. CleanlGreen Company of the Year McKinstry Since 1960, McKinstry has committed itself to improving energy and building efficiency, creating conservation standards, developing resource- efficient designs, experimenting with a wide variety of design approaches and sharing its specialized knowledge and experience within its industry. Part of the Spokane community since 2002, . McKinstry has worked alongside an impressive list of clients - Avista, City of Spokane, Eastern Washington University, Washington State University and the University of Idaho - among others - to achieve substantial energy savings while improving the health, comfort and productivity of building occupants. The company is currently renovating a 1907 railcar building on the Spokane River into a state- of -the- art showcase headquarters for its Inland NW operations. Drga nizati on of the Year Goodwill Industries Empowerment Zane Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest is one of 170 members of Goodwill Industries International, founded in 1902 to give people "a hand up, not a hand out." From its humble beginnings, Spokane's Goodwill has evolved into a multi - faceted enterprise serving more than 5,400 individuals in 2009 through job placement and individual and family services, including innovative mentoring programs for at -risk youth. Goodwill directs 85 percent of its revenues from its 12 retail stores to various programs and leverages resources through partnerships with community organizations, including the Spokane Workforce Consortium and TEConnections. CieaNGmgn_4rganizatian of the_ Ye r Spokane Indians Baseball Club /Avista Stadium The Spokane Indians Baseball Club played its first game in 1905 Since that time, the team has become an institution in this city. The Indians, a minor league affiliate of the Texas Rangers, provide affordable family entertainment each summer at friend[y Avista Stadium. In 2009, the Spokane Indians and Avista Stadium underwent a comprehensive sustainability review and made a number of changes as a result. The team switched to environmentally - friendly cleaning chemicals, upgraded its recycling program including the introduction of Recycle Man, and became the first sports stadium in the country to be powered entirely by renewable energy through the Avista Buy -A -Block program. Mentor of the Year Norm Leatha Norm is the Entrepreneur in Residence and the Assistant Director of the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Gonzaga University, a four - year inter -major concentration for developing entrepreneurial leadership skills. He's worked with hundreds of students, mentoring them in critical business and life skills. Many program graduates attribute their success in moving from the classroom into business ventures to Norm. His commitment to mentoring students for all of the local universities should be recognized. He has used his experience and knowledge as an entrepreneur to garner mentoring opportunities and internships for numerous students. He also co- founded the i]elta Angel Group in 2002 and served as its president from inception until last year. Emerging Innovators of the Year Briar: Baler and Reid Schilperoort Founded in 2009 by a team of award - winning Washington State University httnc-1hii rnnctantrnntgrt I r- rlifrir nri—viithe icn75%rr ,-nt iair1--1 111VN01 ROf)A 7.Qrfrarma 1(111 , Ar)ni o C�ctalyst Award Winners Announced Page 3 of 4 students including Brian Baler and Reid Schilperoort along with some West Coast entrepreneurs, Ecowell Inc. is setting out to reduce waste while providing healthy hydration options through its state -of- the -art vending kiosk. This is the first of its kind to offer a combination of healthy, highly personalized, waste -free refreshments for on the go people without using plastic or aluminum packaging, What more, Ecowell gives its customers limitless options, with complete control of the ingredients. Ecowell is promoting a shift in consumer behavior and proves that modern convenience, environmental responsibility and healthy choices can ca- exist. Sponsors of this year's Catalyst Awards include, premier sponsor McK €nstry and supporting sponsors the Journal of Business and Dean Davis Photography. The host of the Annual University District Month Kickoff event is Gonzaga University. See la year's Ca talysl_Award w inners h ere. About Greater Spokane Incorporated Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) is curnrriitted to accelerating regional economic prosperity throughout the 'Spokane region - the business and cultural hub of the Inland Northwest, serving a population of 1.4 million. For companies considering relocation or expansion projects, we provide cost comparisons and business operating costs, corporate tax incentives and financing options, employee relocation assistance, workforce hiring and training options, and site selection location and market information. As the area's only Regional Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council, GS1 is funded by more than 1,400 private- sector member investors; U.S. Department of Commerce; Washington State; Spokane County; and the cities of Spokane, Spokane Valley; Liberty Lake; Cheney; Airway Heights; Medical Lake; Newport and Millwood. For more information, visit w ww. rg eaters an ora or contact us at 509 - 624 - 1393 or 1- 800 - SPOKANE. About Technet Founded in 1991 to enhance the local technology networking of Inland NW businesses and organizations, Technet served as the primary coordinator of technology events for the region. As founders of the Catalyst Award, Technet serves the community by supporting the annual Catalyst Awards to recognize innovation and technology. The Technet Board of Directors focuses on supporting scholarships for students interested in technology fields. The Catalyst Ken Grunzweig Innovator of the Year award honors Mr. Ken Grunzweig, a local entrepreneur, volunteer and mentor who exemplified the essence of innovation and provided many hours of support to organizations like Technet, Gonzaga University and numerous start -up companies. Mr. Grunzweig passed away in 2004 after a brief illness. About the University District The University District is a livetwork/play confluence of innovation, discovery, entrepreneurship, scholarship and neighborhood development that provides an ongoing stream of economic growth and business opportunity for the region. The District offers opportunities to address economic development issues, urban growth, environmental restoration, transportation and affordable housing needs. Connecting the core strengths of the educational institufions with regional economic drivers farms an urban laboratory for the creation of new knowledge and opportunities for applied, community- engaged research, resulting in economic value and quality of life. For more information on the University District, visit www. sp_o !k aneuniversity d €st rict.cam. httnw /hii rnnetantrnntart rnmlvic +taIF-ditnrJvic»al P rt tnr n rPViPi xr icn7nm - nt „itt --1 I 017�% n 1 SMA 79rfnrmn , i n11 Amni fl Catalyst Award Winners Announced Greater Spokane Incorporated is the region's only Chamber of Cornrnerce and Econarnic Development Council- Morwar4 e mail . Email Marketing by ® Safetllnsubscribe (D , �� This email was sent to mvandervert @greaterspokane.org by rnvandeert :' Updat PrQft elEm $i4 Add ,S-s I Instant removal with SafeUnsubsLir bell I P rivacy Poi con5mt[p ` TRY xr FREE Greater Spokane Incorporated 1 801 W. Riverside Ave Suite 100 I Spokane t WA 1 99201 Page 4 of 4 kttnn•lbI; rnnetantnnntnrM0nmtlr;vI, n I 1:Gnrl.eiea.nI .pro.;— , rnr.7 --f Taira— I1rl'27rnI@C1firl'79.fn.. Intl 'AtliftIn Cost of Living Page 2 of 3 September 22, 2010 Spokane Region Maintains Low Cost of Living Spokane's cost of living continues to be one of the best in the nation. The second quarter of 2010 showed that the cost of living in Spokane remained below the national average, and among the lowest of major western cities. Spokane ranked lower than other urban areas, such as: Albuquerque, NM Raleigh -Gary, NC Tucson, AZ Salt take City, UT Rena - Sparks, NV Tacoma, WA Portland, OR Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area's composite index for the second quarter of 2010 was 93.3 percent, 6.7 percent lower than the national average. The composite index is based on six components: housing, utilities, grocery items, transportation, health care and other goods and services. Spokane's health care costs were 11 percent higher than the national average, though housing costs were 16 percent louver than the national average. Utility costs and grocery items were substantially below average as well. For a table of scats on each urban area and a cost of living calculator, click here. join Our Mailing t.istl C -eater Sp&ane Incorporaled is the region's only Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council. httr)s:ll ui. constantcontact .conVvisualeditor /visual editor nreview_ is n? aPent _t1id= 110370577.5458&.fnrmn... 10/11/?.010 Advantage Spokane: Rated "Best City" IN= Advantage Spokane. Electronic news delivered to your desktop from Greater Spoksne Incorporated Spokane Regional Site Selector Learn more about the Spokane region on our easy- to -use, GIS based site selector website. 'you'll be able to locate properties and create customized demographic reports. www.selects ane �oK nr Spokane, Washington Best Cities, 2010 Page 1 of ) August 20. 2010 Fair weather is just one of the many charms of Spokane, a pristinely clean, friendly, and very affordable city, The mere 19.7 - minute average commute, two children's hospitals, and three Blue Ribbon schools help boost its high overall ranking. Spokane has an abundance of places to bike, hike, and swim. o Best Cities overall rank; 7 a Ranked first in Education o 0 unhealthy air quality days from 2006 -2008 * Median home price of $144,900 * 4100 acres of parkland ® 37 -mile long Spokane River Centennial Trail From our great quality of life to very affordable living, we've always known Spokane is a great place to raise a family and do business... Pargn Magazine "Best Crty for Fam ilies" designation validates it! If you would like more information about the Spokane region, please call our team of economic development professionals: 1.800.SPOKANE [1.800.776.5263] Greater Spokana Incorporated - Forvvard email pokaj io's Regional Economic Developmew Council # Chamber of Commerce Email Marketing by 19 Saf Unsubscribe(D J� �f This email was sent to mvandervert @greaterspokane.org by mQt-h-@-greatefs Upda4e ProfkajEmaii Address I Instant removal with SafeUns I Privacy. P icy. ConStMtCoITMa' TRY IT FREE Greater Spokane Incorporated 1 801 W. Riverside Ave Suite 100 1 Spokane I WA 199201 _ - b,ff w+e+•Ilrzf nnnnfnntr•r+ntnrf rnmlgn orratarar {j C11 Prtrfrw ni -i /tali TC /7fT nt rs rt--- I i fly.(" )sz t n im i n Recovery Will Be A Long, Slow Climb The recession may have ended in June 2009, according to most economists, but that does not diminish the fact that it's going to be a long, slow recovery. "We are currently entering an era of fiscal responsibility," says Steve Scranton, chief investment officer for Washington Trust Bank. "We are no longer in a recession, but we may need to adjust our sights. The next decade will be tough for everyone as we look at debt reduction strategies at the national level and as these filter down to states and cities. I believe it is going to be a time of fiscal austerity, and we will have to deal with that as a region." Grant Forsyth, a professor of economics at Eastern Washington University, states, "It's important to remember that as bad as things may feel in the Spokane and Coeur d'Alene markets, it is, in fact, considerably worse in other areas of the country. The Gulf spill, severe weather and other confidence shakers are really hurting other regional economies." Several economists expressed hope in the thawing of the lending market now that the anticipated financial reform bill, like it or not, has passed. Banks were hesitant to lend until they knew what the rules would be. Removing the uncertainty will allow credit sources to move forward. Randy Barcus, chief economist for Avista Corp., says he has switched from being generally optimistic to being generally pessimistic in the near term. "I didn't think the recession would be as deep and as long as it was. I thought it would be more like 2001 than 1981. l think our regional economy will remain flat through 2011." However, Barcus reports several positive signs. Sales of electricity to industrial clients is a leading indicator of economic growth, and some large Avista customers have increased their consumption Also, UPS and Federal Express recently revised their earnings upward and a large national trucking firm reported that shipments are up. Unemployment Numbers Slow to Drop The general consensus of our local economic experts is Unemployment rates in Spokane County are virtually that the unemployment rate is stabilizing, but the progress unchanged from the same period last year and are in of adding jobs will continue to be slow. The word heard line with the state averages of 8,8 percent. The national repeatedly was "patience." "There is not going to be any average is slightly higher at 9.5 percent. dramatic turnaround or instant solution," says Scranton. Quarter Spokane County Civilian Labor Force Spokane County Washington State United States Total Employed Unemployed Unemployment bate Unemployment Rate Unemployment Rate 200802 237,613 225,983 11,630 4.9% 4.9% 5.2% 2009 Q2 240,537 219,663 20,873 8.7% 8.9% 9.1% 201002 238,340 217,263 21,077 8.8% 8.8% 9.5% Source: Washington State Employment Security Department; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics continued on next page Quarter 2 2010 Washington Trust Bank has been helping businesses around our region grow A quarterly publication from their dreams since 1902. Today, they're the oldest and largest privately owned Greater Spokane InoorporatedP' commercial bank headquartered in the Northwest, Hrrporr - conrrnuear rrom prev=s page City just on Delta Airlines, and have increased to three flights per day to San Francisco on United. We also have new flights to Sacramento, San Jose, and Denver. " "I think this is an indication that our area is performing a little better than the country," continued Woodard. Cargo might be an even better indicator of the economy than passenger services, and it's been brisk. Total cargo increased 3.8 percent over the same period last year. Cargo is split between incoming and outgoing shipments. "We are a consumptive market, so there is almost twice as much being shipped in as going out, and we're not an anomaly, that's how it is for most regions," says Woodard. "It's significant that cargo going out of Spokane is up over seven percent because that represents an increase in goods that are being produced here," Woodard says. Total operations for the airport are down 9.2 percent, but Woodard cautioned that this number can be deceiving. "I don't put much stock in the numbers for operations because they don't tell you if equipment has been upsized For instance, if two smaller planes have been taken out of service and replaced by one larger plane. "In fact, if you look at our numbers back in the 70s, 80s, and even 90s, we had a lot more flights than we do today. What we have now are more people, on larger planes, with less frequency of flights, So it's really the number of seats - the passengers boarding -that you want to be looking at," Woodard says. The last issue of the Business Barometer reported on the 41,000- square -foot hangar being built for painting aircraft. The hangar is due to open October 1, 2010. "We've got customers pounding on the door waiting to get in," says Woodard, "which is a great sign. I think this enterprise is really going to take off." The airport's runway is set to be operational September 23rd following required testing. The airport is also in the midst of replacing the entire terminal apron, which is scheduled for completion on time and on budget this fall. It has been a high priority of the FAA for years, according to Woodard. It's a $15 million project that used funds from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), better known as the stimulus. ARRA funds were also used to correct the gradient on the 6,000 feet of existing runway. "It really is all about consumer confidence and whether business owners feel positive enough to be traveling and families feel able to take destination vacations. So it's good news when our numbers are moving in a positive direction," Woodard says. Year Total Total Total Cargo Operations Passengers (tons) 2008 Q 27,097 903,356 13,692.1 200902 22,647 764,539 11,275.6 2010 Q2 20,561 782,635 11,705.2 Source: Spokane International Airport What To Look For The local economists agree that economic growth in the next two quarters and into 2011 will remain modest. The expiration of government programs such as the homebuyer tax credit and stimulus funds is putting the focus back on the private sector for fueling the recovery. Indicators in the third quarter will be key for establishing the health of our regional and national economy going forward. Barcus predicts that for the second year in a row Social Security recipients may not receive a cost -of- living increase. The "trigger" for this decision is October 1 st for any changes in 2011 payments. This, along with low interest rates and a volatile stock market, may continue to dampen sectors that sell to retirees and seniors. Economic observer Phil Kuharski urges business people to continue focusing on productivity and the use of technology, while doing everything possible to instill confidence and trust in the public in order to restore consumer confidence. ` Spo Greate kGi EASIMRN Data assembled b y the lnstiluke for Public Policy 6 111pii t� Wanly N UNJvsnsr Economic Analysis at Eastern Washington University 801 1 �lll`est Riverside, Suite 100 Spokane, WA 99201 Barometer writer: 509.624.1393 phone 509,747.0077 fax Debbie Rauen, Legendary Hills Communioations w ww.greaterspokano.org Unemployment - continued from previous page Long -time economic observer Phil Kuharski cautioned that the unemployment rate in Spokane County will probably end the year at g+ percent due to more people entering the labor force as the economy improves, However, there will be a slow growth in jobs. Kuharski predicted that year -end employment will reach 218,000 from the current 217,263. Forsyth points to a decrease in new unemployment claims as a hopeful sign. Unemployment is coming down slowly, but it is moving in a positive direction. However, there is concern that the long -term unemployed will not have the skills necessary for the new jobs that are created, Forsyth says. He also pointed to mounting evidence that new employment, both nationally and in our region, is at lower wages with reduced benefits. This will affect consumption and will slow the growth of retail sales even while the number of jobs increase. Unemployment will remain stubbornly high says Barcus. "it will take at least five years, locally, before we see levels similar to the 4.9 percent unemployment in 2008." Barcus warns that it could take even longer if the influx of people to the area outstrips the slow job growth. Kuharski concurred and gave the following example. "In 1981, the unemployment rate in Spokane County was 101 percent and it went up to 12.3 percent in 1952. It took six years to get back to a more normal 6.2 percent in 1988. My observation is that we seem to typically run in six to seven year employment cycles in this area. But good companies need to stay positive. The growth will come." Tax Incentives Continue to Impact Home Sales Similar to trends seen in the first quarter of 2010, there "But it will take quite a bit of time to work this through and was a 21 percent increase in home sale volume compared there will be setbacks." to the second quarter of 2009. Meanwhile, the average "So this is still not giving us a very clear picture as to the sales price dropped 3.6 percent to $183,571, largely due to prices of homes overall in Spokane," says Scranton. the first -time home buyer tax credit. Forsyth anticipates a sales slump in the third quarter. "The problem with the tax credit is it pushed future home buyers into the current period and it will reduce demand going forward." Barcus says, "The biggest drag on the housing market is that loan sources, other than the FHA, want a 20 percent down payment. This is not a `new normal` but instead a return to the `old normal' of a few decades ago. "When the market returns to normalcy, the average price may go up because of the diminished demand for low - price housing now that the tax credit has expired," says Barcus. Year Units Dollar Sales Price Sold Volume Average Median 2008 W2 1,561 $318,534 $209,430 187,500 2009 ❑2 1,219 $232,268 $190,540 172,500 2010 Q2 1,530 $280,864 $183,571 164,945 Source: Spokane Association of Realtors The more stringent loan terms are, in turn, keeping vacancy rates in rental homes low as potential homebuyers save up for their down payment of at least 10 percent. Kuharski points to some positives for the Spokane housing picture. "It's important to remember that Spokane has not been impacted as severely as many parts of the nation. Some communities have had 50 percent retrenchment, while in comparison Spokane County experienced a 17 percent decrease from the peak in the first half of 2007. Nationally, the real estate index is showing improvement on a month -to -month basis, but it will take several years to return to levels seen in 2007." Permit Activity Strongest in Unincorporated Spokane County The total valuation of permits in unincorporated Spokane County rose a whopping 46 percent over the second quarter of 2009, but the number of permits grew by a more modest 8.5 percent. Permits in the City of Spokane Valley dropped nearly 10 percent and were virtually flat in the City of Spokane. "The stagnant permit activity in the cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley are certainly not helping their revenue stream," says Scranton. Overall for the county, permit valuations were up nearly 18 percent from a year ago and numbers of permits rose by 1.6 percent. It was noted that large projects in the county are predominantly dealing with publicly financed infrastructure, such as the bridge over the Spokane River near the state line. continued can next page rerrnrrs conunueo rrom previous page Barcus says, "if you lock at the dollar valuations of permitting over a five -year period, the trend is definitely down. But there are upward spikes when a few large projects get started and have a significant short-term impact on permitting numbers. This is what economists Year Total Permits Total Valuation 2008 Q2 5,716 $255,413,412 2009 Q2 4,608 $152,219,912 2010 Q2 4,683 $179,279,638 Source: City of Spokane, City of Spokane Valley, and Spokane County statistical reports, term 'lumpy' dollar valuation. I expect the permit numbers to remain fairly flat going forward, without much increase until 2012, especially in the private sector." Forsyth says, "Far non - residential construction, most of the projects are still government funded. I don't see much coming up for the private sector and that does not bode well for the next six to eight months because private sector permits are a leading indicator of the economy." "It's hard to justify building homes or commercial properties when there is so much inventory," says Forsyth. "And banks are still holding onto real estate they have repossessed and not yet put on the market." Retail Sales Remain Lackluster There was a very modest increase of 1.2 ,percent in retail sales over the same period last year, balanced by a 1.2 percent decrease in total sales. Consumer uncertainty and caution continue to affect consumption, while deep discounting has kept sales volume low. "The sales numbers are not overly surprising, but will be disappointing for some," Scranton says. "The real litmus test is going to be the numbers for June through September," Scranton says. "There is still a lot of uncertainty in the employment outlook. Even people with stable jobs are concerned about making purchases when they see their friends and neighbors getting laid off. It hits close to home." Forsyth says, "The bad news for our area is that much of our state and local government's revenue is derived from sales tax." Year Taxable Retail Trade Total Taxable Sales 200802 $907,647,307 $1,848,545,608 2009 Q2 $792,006,675 $1,695,400,020 2010 Q2 $801,409,255 $1,675,454,759 Source, Spokane County Barcus says. "People have been trained to buy only when there's a sale. When the economy turns around, which will probably be in 2012, average retail prices will go up and sales volumes will quickly return to levels similar to 2007 and 2008." Low Inflation to Continue "Inflation will be a non -issue for at least a year, except for pockets such as gas prices and health care," says Scran- ton. "Whether you feel inflation will depend on your age and circumstances." So this is hard on retired people who depend on interest from their savings." Barcus agrees. "I expect inflation and interest rates to remain low for at least 18 months. If you need money and have good credit, it's a great time to borrow. On the other hand, if you are a saver, its not so good. Interest rates have never been lower. Year CPI Annual Percent Change 2008 Q2 4.66% 2409 Q2 -1.72% 2010 Q2 0.51% Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Airport Trends Sound a Positive Mote The recent upward trend in both passenger and cargo numbers at the Spokane International Airport continues Passenger numbers are up 2.4 percent over second quarter 2000. "We are increasing flights and adding service," says Todd Woodard, the airport's director of marketing and public relations. "in fact, I've been here 15 112 years and this is the most seats we have ever had. We now have about 600 seats a day to Minneapolis, seven flights daily to Salt Lake continued on next page