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STAFF REPORT DATE: June 3, 2020 HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: June 25, 2020, beginning at 6:00 p.m., remotely via Zoom.

Project Number: CPA-2020-0007 Application Description: Amend Chapter 2 Goals and Policies to provide policy guidance for

increased housing density with access to support services like transit and commercial services; and provide implementing regulations.

Location: Citywide Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 10210 E Sprague, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Owners: Various owners Date of Application: October 31, 2019 Staff Contact: Chaz Bates, Senior Planner, 10210 E Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley,

WA 99206 APPROVAL CRITERIA: Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, Title 17 Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) General Provisions, Title 19 SVMC Zoning Regulations, and Title 21 SVMC Environmental Controls. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Application Exhibit 2: Comprehensive Plan Text

Amendments Exhibit 3: Spokane Valley Municipal

Code Amendments

Exhibit 4: SEPA Checklist Exhibit 5: Environment Determination Exhibit 6: Notice of Public Hearing Exhibit 7: Agency and Public Comments

A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The periodic update the Comprehensive Plan and development regulations identified that minimum lot sizes were a barrier to infill development. The analysis also showed that many subdivision requests were happening in conjunction with a rezone request (rezone from R-3 to R-4) to reduce the minimum lot size from 7,500 square feet to 6,000 square feet. Generally, these subdivision/rezones were approved as the requests were consistent with the rezone criteria and supported by the Comprehensive Plan. The process for the subdivision/rezone added approximately 3-4 months to development permits and the process would often result in frustrated residents as the rezones would ultimately be approved consistent with city policy and regulations despite public opposition. To reduce the negative impacts to both residents and the development community, the periodic update reduced the number of implementing zoning districts. To provide flexibility to develop irregular shaped parcels, common in the City, the minimum lot size was reduced to 5,000 square feet in the R-3 zone, but the density was maintained at six-dwelling units per acre. These changes were intended to make infill development easier and minimize impacts to neighborhoods.

COMMUNITY & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BUILDING & PLANNING DIVISION

STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CPA-2020-0007

Staff Report CPA-2020-0007

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As the economy has improved, infill and new development has been intensifying. Duplexes, in particular, have been increasing over the past five years as compared to single-family dwellings. Duplex development has occurred both as infill development (isolated developments of one or two duplexes) and as “duplex subdivisions” (multiple new lots sized for accommodating duplexes). In 2018, the City began hearing citizen concerns related to negative impacts to neighborhoods resulting from duplex development in the R-3 zone. Generally, the concerns were in areas with larger lots that easily accommodated “duplex subdivisions”. In May 2019, the City Council directed staff to prepare a City Initiated Amendment for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Docket that would provide additional policy guidance to identify the most appropriate location for alternative housing types to reduce the disproportional impacts in certain neighborhoods. IMPLICATIONS: If adopted the amendment will add two policies to guide the development of alternative housing types along with implementing zoning code amendments. These amendments include changes to the zoning map creating a new R-4 zoning district. It is anticipated that the new R4 classification would provide more housing options for residents where there is frequent public transit and commercial services. APPLICATION PROCESSING: Chapter 17.80 Permit Processing Procedures in the SVMC. The following summarizes key application procedures for the proposal. Application Submitted: October 2, 2019 SEPA Determination of Non-Significance Issue date February 21, 2020 End of Appeal Period for DNS: March 6, 2020 Date of Published Notice of Public Hearing: March 6, 13, May 29 & June 5, 20201

1: Additional public notification required; a result of cancelling a duly noticed public hearing due to COVID-19 and efforts to maximize social distancing.

B. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO SEPA

1. Findings:

Pursuant to Title 21 (Environmental Controls) SVMC, the lead agency has determined that the 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 city issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the proposal on February 21, 2020. The determination was made after review of a completed environmental checklist, the application, Titles 19, 21, and 22 of the SVMC, a site assessment, public and agency comments, the Comprehensive Plan and associated Environmental Impact Statement.

2. Conclusion(s):

The procedural requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Title 21 SVMC have been fulfilled.

C. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONE

1. Compliance with Title 17 (General Provisions) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code

a. Findings:

SVMC 17.80.140(H). Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezone Approval Criteria


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i. The City may approve Comprehensive Plan amendments and area-wide zone map amendments if it finds that: (1) The proposed amendment bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety,

welfare, and protection of the environment; Analysis: Housing is an important component of the economic infrastructure of the city. Ensuring that there is a variety of housing types is an important competitive advantage for economic development. The proposed amendment will allow the city to more closely align its housing needs with locations within the city to ensure adequate infrastructure is available. This will also enable the provision of quality, affordable housing for all Spokane Valley residents.

(2) The proposed amendment is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW and with the portion of the City’s adopted plan not affected by the amendment; Analysis: The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) stipulates that the housing element serves to encourage the availability of affordable housing to residents of all economic backgrounds, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage the preservation of existing neighborhoods. The proposed amendment will provide increased housing options in locations that have adequate infrastructure that can affordably support increased densities.

(3) The proposed amendment responds to a substantial change in conditions beyond the property owner’s control applicable to the area within which the subject property lies; Analysis: The amendment is not related to a specific piece of property. It does, however, respond to a substantial change in conditions from 2016 legislative update to the Comprehensive Plan. This change relates to increased duplex development in neighborhoods with larger lots. This amendment looks to incentivize alternative housing development where there is frequent transit and commercial services.

(4) The proposed amendment corrects an obvious mapping error; or

Analysis: The amendment is not in response to a mapping error and would not correct any error.

(5) The proposed amendment addresses an identified deficiency in the Comprehensive Plan. Analysis: The Comprehensive Plan identifies that the city will need an additional 6,389 homes by 2037 (3,962 single family homes and 2,417 multifamily). The plan also identifies that the median household income in the city was about $2,000 less than the average countywide annual earnings. Additional data indicates that residents are cost-burdened with 51% of renters and 26% of homeowners spending at least 33 percent of their monthly budget on rent or mortgage payments. The following adopted goals, policies, and strategy support the proposed amendment:

H-G1 Allow for a broad range of housing opportunities to meet the needs of the community.

H-G2 Enable the development of affordable housing for all income levels.

Strategy: Continue to evaluate new housing typologies to meet market needs.


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ii. The City must also consider the following factors prior to approving Comprehensive Plan amendments: (1) The effect upon the physical environment;

Analysis: The proposed amendment is policy oriented and as a non-site specific amendment does not have a direct effect on the physical environment. Future development that may result will be evaluated under city regulations for physical development.

(2) The effect on open space, streams, rivers, and lakes;

Analysis: The proposed amendment is policy oriented and does not have a direct effect on open space, streams, rivers and lakes. The City’s critical areas ordinance will ensure that adequate protection of critical areas and adjacent land use are addressed should future development occur.

(3) The compatibility with and impact on adjacent land uses and surrounding neighborhoods; Analysis: The proposed amendment is policy oriented and includes implementing development regulations that are aimed to protect neighborhood character and locate alternative housing in areas with frequent transit and commercial services.

(4) The adequacy of and impact on community facilities including utilities, roads, public transportation, parks, recreation, and schools;

Analysis: Capital Facilities Policy CF-P6 recommends that facilities and services meet minimum Level of Service (LOS) Standards. LOS standards have been adopted for water, sewer, transportation, stormwater, law enforcement, libraries, parks, street cleaning, public transit, fire, and schools. The proposed amendment seeks to take advantage of available infrastructure to minimize the need to develop and maintain new infrastructure.

(5) The benefit to the neighborhood, City, and region;

Analysis: Increasing housing options that protect neighborhood character and minimize the need for new infrastructure can potentially reduce housing costs and thereby reducing the amount of city residents paying more than 33 percent of their income toward housing, which would benefit the neighborhood, city and region. The change benefits the neighborhood, City, and region by supporting the following adopted Comprehensive Plan goal and policy:

ED-P8 Provide and maintain an infrastructure system that supports Spokane Valley’s economic development priorities.

LU-G1 Maintain and enhance the character and quality of life in Spokane Valley.

LU-G4 Ensure that land use plans, regulations, review processes, and infrastructure improvements support economic growth and vitality

LU-P14 Enable a variety of housing types.

LU-P16 Maximize the density of development along major transit corridors and near transit centers and commercial areas.

H-G3 Allow convenient access to daily goods and services in Spokane Valley’s neighborhoods.


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(6) The quantity and location of land planned for the proposed land use type and density and the demand for such land;

Analysis: The proposed amendment does not change the location or quantity of land designations. Implementing changes to the zoning code may increase densities in locations with adequate infrastructure support, and may reduce densities in other locations. Any future change would be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan and the demand forecasted.

(7) The current and projected population density in the area; and

Analysis: The implementing regulations may increase density in areas that are supported by adequate infrastructure and may reduce densities in other locations. The proposed amendment is not expected to have significant impacts to population density on a citywide level. Implementing regulations will be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan and the demand forecasted.

(8) The effect upon other aspects of the Comprehensive Plan.

Analysis: The proposed amendment will support the Comprehensive Plan’s housing goals, policies, and strategies. The amendment will not have a direct impact on other Comprehensive Plan elements. Implementing regulations will be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan and the demand forecast.

Conclusion(s):

For the reasons outlined above the proposed amendment is consistent with SVMC 17.80.140(H).

2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan

a. Findings: The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan identifies that the city will need an additional 6,389 homes by 2037 (3,962 single family homes and 2,417 multifamily). The plan also identifies that the median household income in the city was about $2,000 less than the average countywide annual earnings. Additional data indicates that residents are cost-burdened with 51% of renters and 26% of homeowners spending at least 33 percent of their monthly budget on rent or mortgage payments. The following adopted goals and implementing strategy from the Comprehensive Plan support the proposed amendment:

H-G1 Allow for a broad range of housing opportunities to meet the needs of the community.

H-G2 Enable the development of affordable housing for all income levels.

Strategy: Continue to evaluate new housing typologies to meet market needs

b. Conclusion(s)The proposed amendment is consistent with the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan

3. Adequate Public Facilities

a. Findings: The Growth Management Act (GMA) and the City’s Comprehensive Plan requires that public facilities and services be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy. The City has adopted minimum Levels of Service (LOS) standards for water, sewer, transportation, stormwater, law enforcement, libraries, parks, street cleaning, public transit, fire, and schools. The proposed amendment seeks to take advantage of available infrastructure to minimize the need to develop and maintain new infrastructure. Specific site needs will be addressed at the time of development.


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b. Conclusion(s): The proposed amendment will have adequate urban services at the time of development.

D. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Findings:

Staff has received no public comments to date. Comments received following the date of this report will be provided to the Planning Commission at the June 11, 2020 meeting.

2. Conclusion(s):

The scheduled public hearing on March 26, 2020 was canceled due to COVID-19 and efforts to maximize social distancing. Prior to the cancellation, the Notice of Public Hearing (NOPH) was published on March 6, 2020 and March 13, 2020. The public hearing was rescheduled for June 25, 2020. The NOPH was published May 29, 2020 and June 5, 2020.

E. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO AGENCY COMMENTS

1. Findings:

Staff has not received any agency comments of significance to date.

Agency Received Comments Comments Dated City of Spokane Valley Senior Traffic Engineer City of Spokane Valley Development Engineering City of Spokane Valley Building & Planning City of Spokane Valley Parks & Recreation Spokane Valley Fire Department City of Millwood City of Liberty Lake City of Spokane City of Spokane Valley Police Department Spokane County, Building and Planning Spokane County, Environmental Services Spokane County, Clean Air Agency Spokane County, Fire District No. 1 Spokane County, Fire District No. 8 Spokane County Regional Health District Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency Spokane Aquifer Joint Board Spokane Transit Authority (STA) Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) Washington State Dept of Commerce Washington State Dept of Ecology (Olympia) Washington State Dept of Ecology (Spokane) Washington State Dept of Fish & Wildlife Washington State Dept of Natural Resources Washington State Dept of Transportation Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission WA Archaeological & Historic Preservation


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Avista Utilities Inland Power & Light Modern Electric Water Company Central Valley School District #356 East Valley School District #361 West Valley School District #363 Century Link Comcast Model Irrigation District #18 Consolidated Irrigation District #19 East Spokane Water District #1 Vera Water & Power Spokane County Water District #3 Spokane Tribe of Indians

2. Conclusion(s):

No concerns are noted.

F. CONCLUSION:

For the reasons set forth in Section C (1 and 2) the proposed amendment to amend the Comprehensive Plan and adopt implementing zoning regulations, including the area-wide rezone of properties to a new R-4 zoning district is consistent with the requirements of the SVMC 17.80.140(H) and the Comprehensive Plan.

EXHIBIT 1

EXHIBIT 2

CPA-2020-0007 (City Initiated Text Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan) On page 2-27 of the 2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan, add the following policies:

H-P5 Enable a variety of housing types at increased densities within ½ mile of funded high performance transit networks.

H-P6 Preserve and enhance the city’s established single-family neighborhoods by minimizing the impacts of more dense housing typologies such as duplexes and cottage development.

EXHIBIT 3

19.20.010 Zoning districts.

The City has established the following zoning districts:

Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation

Map Symbol Zoning District

Single-Family Residential

R-1 Single-Family Residential Estate


R-2 Single-Family Residential Suburban


R-3 Single-Family Residential Urban


R-4 Single-Family Residential Urban

Multifamily Residential

MFR Multifamily Residential

Mixed Use MU Mixed Use

Corridor Mixed Use CMU Corridor Mixed Use

Neighborhood Commercial

NC Neighborhood Commercial

Regional Commercial

RC Regional Commercial

Industrial I Industrial

Industrial Mixed Use

IMU Industrial Mixed Use

Parks, Recreation, and Open Space

P/OS Parks/Open Space

(Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).

19.20.015 Zoning districts purpose. A. R-1 – Single-Family Residential Estate. Preserves the distinct character of existing single-family large lot development, while allowing for a limited number of large animals.

B. R-2 – Single-Family Residential Suburban. Preserves existing single-family development patterns, while allowing for development that is similar in size and scale to the surrounding neighborhood.

C. R-3 – Single-Family Residential Urban. Allows for single-family residential development at an urban density that provides flexibility and promotes reinvestment in existing single-family neighborhoods.

D. R-4 – Single-Family Residential Urban. Allows for single-family residential development at an urban density that provides flexibility and promotes reinvestment in existing single-family neighborhoods.

DE. MFR – Multifamily Residential. Allows for multifamily housing located near business and commercial centers, the arterial street system, and public transit. Adjacent single-family zones are protected through transitional standards.

EF. MU – Mixed Use. Allows for two or more different land uses within developments. Mixed-use developments can be either vertical or horizontally mixed, and could include employment uses such as office, retail, and/or lodging along with higher-density residential uses, and in some cases, community or cultural facilities. Adjacent residential zones are protected through transitional standards.

FG. CMU – Corridor Mixed Use. Allows for light manufacturing, retail, multifamily, and offices along major transportation corridors. Adjacent residential zones are protected through transitional standards.

GH. NC – Neighborhood Commercial. Allows for small-scale neighborhood retail and office uses while allowing for single-family development.

HI. RC – Regional Commercial. Allows a broad range of retail, wholesale, service, and other compatible uses, with a wide range of development types. Adjacent residential zones are protected through transitional standards.

IJ. I – Industrial. Allows all types of industrial development such as manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembly, disassembly, and freight-handling. Transitional standards protect adjacent nonindustrial zones from industrial uses that have significant noise, odor, or aesthetic impacts.

JK. IMU – Industrial Mixed Use. Allows retail, office, light manufacturing, and other light industrial uses such as contractor yards. Transitional standards protect adjacent nonindustrial zones from industrial uses that have significant noise, odor, or aesthetic impacts.

KL. P/OS – Parks/Open Space. Protects and provides for parks, open space, and other natural physical assets of the community.

19.60.050 Permitted uses matrix.

Residential Mixed Use Commercial Industrial Parks and

Open Space

R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MFR MU CMU NC RC IMU I POS

Agriculture and Animal

Animal processing/handling P

Animal raising and/or keeping S S S S S S S

Animal shelter S P P

Beekeeping, commercial P

Beekeeping, hobby S S S S

Community garden S S S S S S S S

Greenhouse/nursery, commercial P P P


Open Space


Kennel S S S S P P

Orchard, tree farming, commercial P P

Riding stable P P C

Communication Facilities

Radio/TV broadcasting studio P P P P

Repeater facility P P P P P P P P P

Small cell deployment S S S S S S S S S S S S Telecommunication wireless antenna

array S S S S S S S S S S S

Telecommunication wireless support tower S S S S S S S S S S S

Tower, ham operator S S S S S S S S S S S

Community Services

Community hall, club, or lodge P P P P P P P P

Church, temple, mosque, synagogue and house of worship P P P P P P P P P

Crematory P P P P

Funeral home P P

Transitional housing C

Day Care

Day care, adult P P P P P P P P P P P

Day care, child (12 children or fewer) P P P P P P P P P P P

Day care, child (13 children or more) C C C C P P P P P P P

Eating and Drinking Establishment P P P P P P S

Education

Schools, college or university P P P

Schools, K through 12 P P P P P P P P P

Schools, professional, vocational and trade schools

P P P P P P

Schools, specialized training/studios P P P P

Entertainment

Adult entertainment and retail S

Casino P P P

Cultural facilities P P P P

Exercise facility S S S S

Off-road recreational vehicle use P P

Major event entertainment P P P


Open Space


Racecourse P P P P

Racetrack P P

Recreational facility P P P P P P

Theater, indoor P P P

Group Living Assisted living/convalescent/nursing

home P P P P P

Community residential facilities (6 residents or less) P P P P P P P

Community residential facilities (greater than 6 and under 25

residents) P P P

Dwelling, congregate P P P

Industrial, Heavy

Assembly, heavy P Hazardous waste treatment and

storage S S

Manufacturing, heavy P

Processing, heavy P

Mining S

Industrial, Light

Assembly, light P P P P P

Manufacturing, light P P P

Processing, light P P

Recycling facility S S S S

Industrial service P P

Lodging

Bed and breakfast P P P P P P

Hotel/motel P P P P S

Recreational vehicle park/campground S

Marijuana Uses

Marijuana club or lounge

Marijuana cooperative

Marijuana processing S S

Marijuana production S S

Marijuana sales S S S

Medical S P P P P P

Office


Open Space


Animal clinic/veterinary S S S S S

Office, professional P P P P P P P

Parks and Open Space

Cemetery P P P P

Golf course P P P P P P P P P

Golf driving range C C C C C P C P P P

Parks P P P P P P P P P P

Public/Quasi-Public

Community facilities P P P P P P P P P P P P

Essential public facilities R R R R R R R R R R

Public utility local distribution facility S S S S S S S S P P P S

Public utility transmission facility S S S S S S S S S S S S

Tower, wind turbine support S S S S

Residential

Dwelling, accessory units S S S S S S S S S

Dwelling, caretaker’s residence S S S S S

Dwelling, cottage S S S S S

Dwelling, duplex PS P P PS PS Dwelling, industrial accessory dwelling

unit S S

Dwelling, multifamily P P P

Dwelling, single-family P P P P P P P P

Dwelling, townhouse S S S S S S

Manufactured home park S S S

Retail Sales and Service P P S P P S S

Transportation

Airstrip, private P P

Battery charging stations S S S S P P P P P P P S

Electric vehicle infrastructure P P P P P P P P

Heliport P P

Helistop C C P

Parking facility – controlled access P P P P P Railroad yard, repair shop and

roundhouse P

Transit center P P P P P

Vehicle Services


Open Space


Automobile impound yard P P

Automobile/taxi rental P P P P P Automobile parts, accessories and

tires P P P P P

Automobile/truck/RV/motorcycle painting, repair, body and fender works

P P P P

Car wash P P S P P P

Farm machinery sales and repair P P P

Fueling station P P S P P P

Heavy truck and industrial vehicles sales, rental, repair and maintenance

P P

Passenger vehicle, boat, and RV sales, service and repair

P P P

Towing P P P P

Truck stop P P

Warehouse, Wholesale, and Freight Movement

Auction house P P P

Auction yard (excluding livestock) P P

Catalog and mail order houses P P P P P

Cold storage/food locker P P

Freight forwarding P P

Grain elevator P P

Storage, general indoor P P S P P P

Storage, general outdoor S S S S P P

Storage, self-service facility P P P P P P Tank storage, critical material above

ground S S

Tank storage, critical material below ground

S S S

Tank storage, LPG above ground S S S S S S

Warehouse P P P P P

Wholesale business P P P P P

19.40.060 Development standards – Duplexes. Duplexes shall meet the minimum lot size per dwelling unit, setback standards, maximum lot coverage, and building height standards shown in Table 19.70-1. Duplex development in the R-3 zone shall have a

minimum lot size of 14,500 square feet. Duplex development in non-residential zones shall meet the requirements set forth in 1970.050 (G)(Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).

19.70.020 Residential standards Residential development shall meet the standards shown in Table 19.70-1. Standards for alternative residential development are set forth in Chapter 19.40 SVMC, Alternative Residential Development Options, and standards for planned residential developments are set forth in Chapter 19.50 SVMC, Planned Residential Developments.

Table 19.70-1 – Residential Standards

R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MFR(1)

Minimum

Front and Flanking Street Yard Setback

35' 15' 15' 15’ 15'

Garage Setback(2) 35' 20' 20' 20’ 20'

Rear Yard Setback 20' 20' 10' 10’ 10'

Side Yard Setback 5' 5' 5' 5’ 5'

Open Space N/A N/A N/A N/A 10% gross area(3)

Lot Size(4) 40,000 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft. 5,000 sq. ft. (6) 4,300 sq. ft. N/A(4)

Maximum

Lot Coverage 30.0% 50.0% 50.0% 60% 60.0%

Density 1 du/ac 4 du/ac 6 du/ac 10 du/ac 22 du/ac

Building Height(5) 35' 35' 35' 35’ 50'

(1) Where MFR abuts R-1, R-2, or R-3 zones, development shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.75 SVMC, Transitional Regulations.

(2) Attached garages, where the garage door does not face the street, may have the same setback as the primary structure.

(3) Open space requirement does not apply to single-family development in the MFR zone.

(4) Single-family residential development in the MFR zone shall have a minimum lot size of 2,000 square feet per dwelling unit. Only one single-family dwelling shall be allowed per lot.

(5) The vertical distance from the average finished grade to the average height of the highest roof surface.

(6) Duplex development in the R-3 zone shall have a minimum lot size of 14,500 square feet.

APPENDIX A DEFINITIONS Dwelling: A building or portion thereof designed exclusively for residential purposes.

Dwelling, accessory unit: A freestanding detached structure or an attached part of a structure that is subordinate and incidental to the primary dwelling unit located on the same property, providing complete, independent living facilities exclusively for a single housekeeping unit, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation. See “Residential, use category.”

Dwelling, accessory unit – industrial: A dwelling unit within a primary building located in the Industrial zone for occupancy by a person or family for living and sleeping purposes.

Dwelling, accessory unit – industrial mixed-use: A dwelling unit within a primary building located in the Industrial Mixed-Use zone for occupancy by a person or family for living and sleeping purposes.

Dwelling, caretaker’s residence: A dwelling unit provided for the purpose of on-site supervision and security that is occupied by a bona fide employee of the property owner. See “Residential, use category.”

Dwelling, congregate: A residential facility under joint occupancy and single management arranged or used for lodging of unrelated individuals, with or without meals, including boarding or rooming houses, dormitories, fraternities and sororities, and convents and monasteries. See “Group living, use category.”

Dwelling, cottage: A small single-family dwelling unit developed as a group of dwelling units clustered around a common area pursuant to SVMC 19.40.050 as now adopted or hereafter amended.

Dwelling, duplex: An attached building designed exclusively for occupancy by two families, with separate entrances and individual facilities for cooking, sleeping, and sanitation, but sharing a common or party wall or stacked. See “Residential, use category.”

Dwelling, single-family: A building, manufactured or modular home or portion thereof, designed exclusively for single-family residential purposes, with a separate entrance and facilities for cooking, sleeping, and sanitation. See “Residential, use category.”

Dwelling, multifamily: A building designed for occupancy by three or more families, with separate entrances and individual facilities for cooking, sleeping, and sanitation. Townhouses are not considered multifamily development. See “Residential, use category.

Dwelling, townhouse: A single-family dwelling unit constructed in groups of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from foundation to roof, open on at least two sides. See “Residential, use category.”

Dwelling unit: One or more rooms, designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters, with an individual entrance, cooking, sleeping, and sanitary facilities for the exclusive use of one family maintaining a household.

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SEPA CHECKLIST

SVMC 21.20

10210 E Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley WA 99206 Phone: (509) 720-5240 Fax: (509) 720-5075 [email protected]

STAFF USE ONLY

PART I – REQUIRED MATERIAL **THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IF THE REQUIRED MATERIALS ARE NOT PROVIDED**

Completed SEPA Checklist Application Fee Reduced Site Plan of proposal in 8½” by 11” or 11” by 17” size Trip Distribution and Generation Letter, if requested by Development Engineering.

PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can.

You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply." Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later.

Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you.

The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact.

USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NON-PROJECT PROPOSALS: Complete this checklist for non-project proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NON-PROJECT ACTIONS (Part D).

Date Submitted: October 31, 2019 Received by: Fee:

PLUS #: File #: CPA-2020-0007

mailto:[email protected]

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For non-project actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively.

A. BACKGROUND

1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: CPA-2020-0007. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.

2. Name of applicant: City of Spokane Valley

3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Chaz Bates, Senior Planner, Economic Development Division, Spokane Valley, WA 99206

4. Date checklist prepared: October 31, 2019; minor updates for clarity February 4, 2020

5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Spokane Valley

6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Anticipated adoption May 2020.

7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? Yes. If yes, explain. The proposed amendment will provide additional policy guidance related to housing. It’s expected that implementing development regulations would follow, if adopted. Those development regulations are considered under this SEPA process.

8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be

prepared, directly related to this proposal. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was completed for the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The environmental document is titled 2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan FEIS (FEIS) and supporting Development Regulations.

9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals

directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? None If yes, explain.

10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Approval by City Council

11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the

project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) The proposed amendments will provided policy and regulatory guidance to narrow the focus of the location of alternative housing types to locations with access to support services like transit and commercial services; and to reduce impacts in neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by alternative housing types.

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12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise

location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The proposal is a non-project action. Projects that might result in impacts were analyzed in the 2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan FEIS and supporting Development Regulations.

13. Does the proposed action lie within the Aquifer Sensitive Area (ASA)? Not applicable. The

general Sewer Service Area? Not applicable. Priority Sewer Service Area? Not applicable. (See: Spokane County's ASA Overlay zone Atlas for boundaries).

14. The following questions supplement Part A.

a. Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA) / Aquifer Sensitive Area (ASA).

1. Describe any systems, other than those designed for the disposal of sanitary waste, installed for the purpose of discharging fluids below the ground surface (includes systems such as those for the disposal of Stormwater or drainage from floor drains). Describe the type of system, the amount of material to be disposed of through the system and the types of material likely to be disposed of (including materials which may enter the system inadvertently through spills or as a result of firefighting activities). Not applicable.

2. Will any chemicals (especially organic solvents or petroleum fuels) be stored in

aboveground or underground storage tanks? If so, what types and quantities of material will be stored? Not applicable.

3. What protective measures will be taken to insure that leaks or spills of any

chemicals stored or used on site will not be allowed to percolate to groundwater? This includes measures to keep chemicals out of disposal systems. Not applicable.

4. Will any chemicals be stored, handled or used on the site in a location where a

spill or leak will drain to surface or groundwater or to a Stormwater disposal system discharging to surface or groundwater? Not applicable.

b. Stormwater

1. What are the depths on the site to groundwater and to bedrock (if known)? Not applicable.

2. Will stormwater be discharged into the ground? If so, describe any potential

impacts. Not applicable.

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B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

1) Earth

a. General description of the site (check one): flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other Varies citywide. The

proposal is a non-project action. Development of individual sites will be analyzed under a separate SEPA.

b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)?

Not applicable.

What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. Not applicable.

Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? Not applicable. If so, describe.

Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Also indicate source of fill. Not applicable.

c. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? Not

applicable. If so, generally describe.

About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Not applicable.

d. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Not applicable

EVALUATION FOR

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2) Air

a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Not applicable.

b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your

proposal? Not applicable. If so, generally describe.

c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Not applicable.

3) Water

a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the

site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. Not applicable.

2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet)

the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Not applicable.

3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in

or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. Not applicable.

4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions?

Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Not applicable.

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5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. Not applicable.

6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface

waters? Not applicable. If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge.

b. Ground:

1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Not applicable. Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known.

2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from

septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. Not applicable.

c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of

collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Not applicable.

2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? Not applicable.

If so, generally describe.

d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: The proposal is a non-project action and does not have a direct effect on the surface, ground or runoff water.

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4) Plants

a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs grass pasture crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk

cabbage, other water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation

A variety of plants exist citywide. The proposal is a non-project action. Development of individual sites will be analyzed under a separate SEPA.

b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Not applicable.

c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site.

Not applicable.

d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: The proposal is a non-project action development of individual sites will be analyzed under a separate SEPA. The city has adopted development standards to preserve and enhance vegetation.

5) Animals

a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site:

birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:

b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the

site. Not applicable.

c. Is the site part of a migration route? Not applicable. If so, explain.

d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: A variety of animals exist citywide. The proposal is a non-project action. Development of individual sites will be analyzed under a separate SEPA. The city has adopted development standards to preserve and enhance fauna.


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6). Energy and natural resources

a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Not applicable.

b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent

properties? If so, generally describe. Not applicable.

c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: Not applicable.

7) Environmental health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic

chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? Not applicable. If so, describe:

1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Not

applicable.

2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Not applicable.

b. Noise

1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Not applicable.

2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with

the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Not applicable.

3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Not

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8). Land and shoreline use

a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The proposal is non-project action that applies citywide. Land use varies across the city.

b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Areas within the

city have been historically used for agriculture; the city has no designated agricultural lands.

c. Describe any structures on the site. The proposal is non-project action

that applies citywide. A variety of structures exist across the city.

d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Not applicable

e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? There are a variety of zone classifications across the city, ranging from low density single-family to industrial.

f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? There

are a variety of land use designations across the city, ranging from single-family to industrial.

g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of

the site? There are a variety of shoreline designations across the city.

h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive"

area? If so, specify. Yes the city has critical areas within its jurisdiction. The proposal is a non-project action and will not impact these area. Future projects will be subject to the adopted critical areas ordinance as applicable.

i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed

project? This is a non-project action; the comprehensive plan forecasts that the city will have a total population of 109,913 by 2037.

j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace?

Not applicable.

k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: This is a non-project action that aims to increase housing opportunities within the city.

l. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing

and projected land uses and plans, if any: Not applicable.


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9) Housing

a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Not applicable.

b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate

whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Not applicable.

c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Not applicable.

10). Aesthetics

a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Not applicable.

b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or

obstructed? Not applicable.

c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Not applicable.

11). Light and glare

a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? Not applicable.

b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or

interfere with views? Not applicable.

c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Not applicable.

d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any:

Not applicable.


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12) Recreation

a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? There are a variety of recreational opportunities across the city.

b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,

describe. Not applicable

c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: The city’s comprehensive plan has a level of service for park space. The adopted Park and Recreation Master Plan provides strategies to meet adopted levels of service for projected growth.

13). Historic and cultural preservation

a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. The proposal applies citywide. Places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state or local preservation registers will be identified at the time of project development and will be evaluated under a separate SEPA process.

b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological,

scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. Not applicable.

c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: Not applicable.

14). Transportation

a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Not applicable.

b. Is the site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate

distance to the nearest transit stop? Not applicable.

c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? Not applicable.


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d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? Not applicable. If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private).

e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air

transportation? Not applicable. If so, generally describe.

f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? Not applicable. If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur.

g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any:

The city’s comprehensive plan adopts a level of service for transportation services. The city has a 20-year Transportation Improvement Plan that identifies projects to meet adopted levels of service for projected growth.

15) Public services

a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? Not applicable. If so, generally describe.

b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,

if any. Not applicable. 16) Utilities

a. Check utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other - describe.

b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing

the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Not applicable.


C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision.

Signature: Date Submitted:

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D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NON-PROJECT ACTIONS (Do not use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms.

1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production,

storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? The proposed amendments are anticipated to increase emissions to air, production of noise, and discharge to water as a result of increased development over the next 15 years. The amendment is within the scope of impacts analyzed in the FEIS for the 2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan and supporting development regulations.

a. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Consistent with the FEIS of the

2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan, the city adopted implementing regulations while mitigating impacts to the natural environment including an updated critical areas ordinance. On a planning level, the adopted regulatory scheme has been identified as sufficient to avoid and reduce impacts to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise. Site specific impacts will be reviewed and mitigated at the time of development based upon these adopted regulations within the Spokane Valley.

2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The proposed

amendment is anticipated to have impacts on plants and animals by increased development over the next 15 years. The amendment is within the scope of impacts analyzed in the FEIS for the 2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan and supporting development regulations. a. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: Consistent

with the FEIS of the 2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan, the city adopted implementing regulations while mitigating impacts to the natural environment including an updated critical areas ordinance. On a planning level the adopted regulatory scheme has been identified as sufficient to protect and conserve plants and animals. Site specific impacts will be reviewed and mitigated at the time of development based upon these adopted regulations within the Spokane Valley.

3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed amendment

anticipated to have impacts on energy and natural resources by increased development over the next 15 years. The amendment is within the scope of impacts analyzed in the FEIS for the 2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan and supporting development regulations.

a. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: Consistent with

the FEIS of the 2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan, the city adopted implementing regulations to protect and conserve energy and natural resources. On a planning level, the adopted regulatory scheme has been identified as sufficient to protect and conserve energy and natural resources. Site specific impacts will be reviewed and mitigated at the time of development based upon these adopted regulations within the Spokane Valley.

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4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? The proposed amendment anticipated to have impacts on environmentally sensitive areas by increased development over the next 15 years throughout the city. The amendment is within the scope of impacts analyzed in the FEIS for the 2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan and supporting development regulations.

a. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Consistent

with the FEIS of the 2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan, the city adopted implementing regulations while mitigating impacts to environmentally sensitive areas including an updated critical areas ordinance. On a planning level the adopted regulatory scheme has been identified as sufficient to avoid, protect and reduce impacts to environmentally sensitive areas. Site specific impacts will be reviewed and mitigated at the time of development based upon these adopted regulations within the Spokane Valley.

5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it

would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Impacts to the shoreline area is known. While the proposed amendment may increase development, it’s likely these increases will occur outside shoreline jurisdiction as these locations are generally designated for low density residential development, but the location and extent of those regulatory changes will occur later.

a. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: The city

has an up-to-date shoreline master program. The recent comprehensive plan and FEIS are consistent with the SMP. Site specific impacts will be reviewed and mitigated at the time of development based upon these adopted regulations and policies.

6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and

utilities? The proposed amendment anticipated to increase demands on transportation and public services from increased development over the next 15 years throughout the city. The amendment is within the scope of impacts analyzed in the FEIS for the 2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan and supporting development regulations.

a. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: The Comprehensive Plan

adopts a level-of-service for transportation. The FEIS for the 2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan and the 6-year Transportation Improvement Program identifies the necessary projects to maintain the adopted LOS. These transportation and public service projects are implemented both by the city and state and at the project level through concurrency.

7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or

requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposal does not conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. Any specific issues that may arise during the development of individual projects will be identified and addressed based upon regulations within the Spokane Valley Municipal Code.

E. SIGNATURE

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I, the undersigned, swear under penalty of perjury that the above responses are made truthfully and to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that, should there be any willful misrepresentation or willful lack of full disclosure on my part, the agency may withdraw any Determination of Nonsignificance that it might issue in reliance upon this check list.

Date: Signature:

Please print or type: Proponent: City of Spokane Valley

Address: 10210 East Sprague Avenue; Spokane Valley, WA 99206

Phone: (509) 720-5000

Person completing form (if different from proponent): Name: Chaz Bates, Senior Planner, City of Spokane Valley Economic Development Division

Address: 10210 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99206

Phone: 509-720-5337

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EXHIBIT 6

Notice of Remote Public Hearing

City of Spokane Valley 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Due to the restrictions on public gatherings arising from the covid-19 outbreak, and pursuant to Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy Proclamation (No. 20-25) and Proclamation 20-28 (and associated extensions), this hearing will be conducted remotely using web and telephone conference tools, as described below. HEARING DATE AND TIME: June 25, 2020 beginning at 6:00 p.m. ZOOM MEETING DETAILS: Join Zoom Meeting A link to the Zoom meeting will be provided on the agenda and posted to the City’s webpage: www.spokanevalley.org/planningcommission. HEARING BODY: Spokane Valley Planning Commission The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment requests and make a recommendation to the City Council on each of the following applications: FILE NO. CPA-2020-0001: A privately initiated map amendment to change the designation for parcel 45152.1004(0.47 acres), addressed as 1311 North McDonald Road from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Corridor Mixed Use (CMU). FILE NO. CPA-2020-0002: A privately initiated map amendment to change the designation for parcel 35133.2321 (2.98 acres), unaddressed, from Industrial (I) to Regional Commercial (RC). FILE NO. CPA-2020-0003: A privately initiated map amendment to change the designation for parcels 45094.0133, 45094.0134, and 45094.0121 (6.24 acres total), addressed as 1723 and 1724 North Union Road from Multifamily Residential (MFR) to Corridor Mixed Use (CMU). FILE NO. CPA-2020-0006: A City initiated map amendment to change the designation for parcel 45013.9024 (8.8 acres), addressed as 3830 North Sullivan Road Bldg 1, from Industrial (I) to Corridor Mixed Use (CMU). FILE NO. CPA-2020-0007: A City initiated text amendment to Chapter 2 Goals and Policies to provide policy guidance for increased housing density and provide implementing regulations, including an area-wide rezone of approximately 1,200 acres. STAFF CONTACT: Chaz Bates, AICP, Senior Planner; (509) 720-5337 [email protected] ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City issued a Determination of Non-significance (DNS) on February 21, 2020 pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and chapter 21.20 Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC). HEARING PROCEDURES: The Planning Commission will conduct the remote hearing pursuant to the rules of procedure adopted in SVMC Title 18 (Boards and Authorities). The public is encouraged to submit written comments prior to the hearing by sending the comments to Chaz Bates, 10210 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, or email to [email protected]. Comments will need to be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on June 25, 2020 in order for them to be received and prepared for submission into the record. Comments received will be entered into the record at the time of the public participation portion of the Public Hearing. If you would like to deliver comments to City Hall you may contact City Hall at (509) 720-5000 prior to 4:00 PM on June 25, 2020 to schedule an appointment for delivery and allow staff to scan and include in the report. Comments received through US Mail will be included if they are received prior to the hearing. All interested persons may testify at the remote public hearing via the zoom meeting address and/or phone number. Interested persons will need to sign up to speak no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 25, 2020 at the link provided in the agenda posted at the link referenced above. Use the link above to sign up for oral public comments. The link will direct you to directions to sign up for oral public comments. This is an opportunity for the public to speak on any subject except those action items above, as public comments will be taken on those items where indicated. This is not an opportunity for questions or discussion. Remarks will be limited to three minutes per person. Written comments and documents may only be submitted prior to the hearing. Any appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision will be based on the record established before the Planning Commission, pursuant to SVMC 17.90 (Appeals). The Planning Commission will forward a recommendation on the request to the Spokane Valley City Council. STAFF REPORT AND INSPECTION OF FILE: A staff report will be available for inspection seven (7) calendar days before the hearing. The staff report and application file may be inspected by logging on to the Spokane Valley SmartGov Public Portal at this web address: ci-spokanevalley-wa.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home Go to applications and search for CPA-2020 to review or download the staff reports for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment requests. If you have any questions, please contact Chaz Bates, Senior Planner, Economic Development Division, at [email protected]. _______________________________ Carrie Koudelka, Spokane Valley Deputy City Clerk Publish: May 29, 2020 and June 5, 2020

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Public and Agency Comments

(Will be inserted as received)

Documents

STAFF REPORT DATE - spokanevalley.org · Page 1 of 7 STAFF REPORT DATE: June 3, 2020 . HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: June 25, 2020, beginning at 6:00 p.m., remotely via Zoom.. Project