City Planning Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021 4 P.M. CITY HALL HELD REMOTELY PURSUANT TO GOVERNOR INSLEE’S ORDER 20-28 DATED MARCH 24, 2020 – ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS WILL BE HELD REMOTELY. The Planning Commission will participate via ZOOM. The public can participate via the following: • Sign up to provide Public Comment at the meeting via calling in • Submit Written Public Comment Prior to 2 pm on June, 2021 • Join the Zoom Meeting Questions or Need Assistance? Please contact Planning Commission Clerk Megan Abhold at mabhold@libertylakewa.gov 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. GENERAL BUSINESS: • Review of Agenda • Approval of Minutes from April 14, 2021 4. PRESENTATIONS/WORKSHOP: • 2nd Workshop on 2021 Proposed Comprehensive Plan & Code Amendment: Meadowwood Technology Park Comprehensive Plan Land Use & Zone Change Application • Presentation on CVSD Propose Annexation of the Spokane Gun Club Property 5. REPORTS: • Secretary’s Report • Planning Commissioner Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Adjournment Next Meeting: July 14, 2020  PUBLIC COMMENT If you wish to provide oral public comments or testimony during the Planning Commission meeting, please register through this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83320077890?pwd=ZW8wNFc2amF0NExSN2N4bktQZVdnUT09  WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS If you wish to provide written public comments for the upcoming council meeting, please email your comments to mabhold@libertylakewa.gov by 2:00 p.m. the day of the Planning Commission meeting and include all of the following information with your comments: 1. The Meeting Date 2. Your First and Last Name 3. If you are a Liberty Lake resident 4. The Agenda Item(s) which you are speaking about  JOIN ZOOM MEETING To view the meeting live via Zoom Meeting, join the Zoom web meeting: Meeting Instructions: To join the Zoom web meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83320077890?pwd=ZW8wNFc2amF0NExSN2N4bktQZVdnUT09 Meeting ID: 833 2007 7890 Passcode: 836193 Dial In Phone Numbers: • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)  PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH, 2021 HELD REMOTELY Planning Commission Members Present: Tim Olsen, Jamie Baird, Stephen Ramirez & Marc Rubin. Adjunct Member(s) Present: Marilyn Van Degrift Absent: Richard Siler & Joe Mann Staff Present: Lisa Key, Kelsey Wright & Megan Abhold Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m. Roll Call: A quorum of members was present. Commissioner Bair motioned to excuse the absence of Commissioner Siler and Commissioner Mann. Motion moved by Commissioner Rubin seconded by Commissioner Olsen. The motion carried unanimously. Review of Agenda & Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Ramirez moved that the March 24th minutes be approved, seconded by Commissioner Olsen. The motion carried unanimously. Ratify Findings, Conclusions & Recommendations for the Proposed Amendments to the Landscape Code. Commissioner Rubin moved to approve the proposed landscape code amendments, seconded by Commissioner Ramirez. The motion carried unanimously. Ratify Findings, Conclusions & Recommendations for the Proposed Amendments to the Sign Code. Commissioner Rubin moved to approve the proposed sign code amendments, seconded by Commissioner Olsen. Commissioner Van Degrift chose to abstain. Motion passed with a majority. Presentation/Workshop: 2021 Proposed Comprehensive Plan & Code Amendment: Kevin Schneidmiller and Michael Terrell presented on the proposed Comprehensive Plan and Code Amendment changes for Meadowwood Technology Park. Kevin Schneidmiller presented background history on the original development of the Meadowwood Technology Campus. Michael Terrell discussed the present state of the site as well as the proposed vision for the Meadowwood Technology Campus including a change of zoning to M2 from Light Industrial. Various questions were asked and answered regarding the proposed development of the site, parking lot redevelopment, current vacancies, and maximum future densities. Director Key stated that there will be additional requirements that will be looked at during the SEPA process if this proposed Comprehensive Plan change was to move forward. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1|2 April 14, 2021 Director Key stated that she will reach out to Huntwood, the adjacent property owner, and gather information on the possibility of changing the zoning of their parcel at the same time as the Meadowwood Technology Campus zone change. Director Key also requested that Kevin Schneidmiller calculate and present the total number of possible units that can be built in the undeveloped land for a better understanding for maximum allowed density. Presentation on City of Liberty Lake 2020 Development Statistics: Kelsey Wright presented on the 2020 Development Statistics for the City of Liberty Lake. Commissioner Ramirez asked if there were any slowdowns due to COVID or if everything continued as status quo. Kelsey stated that everything seems to keep moving along regardless and that commercial uses are substantially increasing. Commissioner Olsen asked where the location of The Point BSP is. Director Key stated that The Point BSP is located at the end of Country Vista where it turns into Appleway, adjacent to Broadway. Secretary’s Report: Lisa Key reported on the below listed items: • Landscape Code Public Hearing before City Council scheduled for April 20, May 4th • Sign Code Workshop with City Council scheduled for May 4th with Public Hearing scheduled for May 18th • The two candidates to fill the vacancies for the Planning Commission have been recommended by Mayor Kaminskas and will go forward for confirmation at the next Planning Council. The new Commissioners will potentially be present at the next Planning Commission meeting. • CVSD is petitioning to annex the Spokane Gun Club parcel. City Council will be holding hearings on the annexation. Planning Commissioner Reports: • N/A Citizens Comments: • N/A Adjournment: Commissioner Baird volunteered to present the Planning Commission update at the next City Council meeting. Commissioner Baird moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Ramirez which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:28 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2|2 April 14, 2021 Meadowwood Technology Campus (MTC) City of Liberty Lake April 14, 2021 Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 9019 99019 (509) 922-7449 Meadowwood Technology Campus • Former Hewlett-Packard/Agilent Facility • 69 Acres • Three Buildings: • Meadowwood One: 250,000sf (Original Building) • Meadowwood Three: 64,000sf • Meadowwood Four: 80,000sf • Meadowwood Five: 64,000sf • Current Zoning: I, Light Industrial • On-site dining, meeting space, outdoor event space. Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449 Campus Overview Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449 Existing Zone Map MTC Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449 Meadowwood Technology Campus Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449 Meadowwood Technology Campus Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449 Meadowwood Technology Campus Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449 Meadowwood Technology Campus Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449 Vision: Campus to Community • Corporations and their Employees are looking for: • Conference Facilities • Fast WiFi • Walkability • Shorter commutes • Fitness facilities / Office Gym • Outdoor Areas and Natural Settings • Trails • Kitchen and Community Areas • Transportation and Parking Options • Dining and Retail Options Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449 M2: Mixed Use Opportunities • Mix of uses • Provide services for on site employees and neighborhood residents • Neighborhood oriented commercial: retail, small office and restaurant. • Residential In-Fill Options • Walkable and Transit Oriented Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449 M-2 Zone Change Opportunities Restaurant, Café, Deli, or Ice Cream Parlor Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449 M-2 Zone Change Opportunities Community space to support mixed use development Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449 M-2 Zone Change Opportunities Neighborhood Retail Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449 M-2 Zone Change Opportunities Residential: Vertical Mixed Use Multifamily, Multi-Family In-Fill Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449 M-2 Zone Change Opportunities Dwelling, Single Family Attached Townhomes Michael Terrell Landscape Architecture, PLLC n 1421 N. Meadowwood Lane, Suite 150 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 922-7449  TAUDD A. HUME thume@workwith.com 509.252.5659 April 27, 2021 VIA REGULAR MAIL and VIA EMAIL to: LKey@libertylakewa.gov Liberty Lake City Council c/o Lisa Key, Director of Planning, Engineering and Building 22710 E. Country Vista Drive Liberty Lake, WA 99019 RE: Central Valley School District: Petition for Annexation Dear Mayor Kaminskas and Members of the City Council This office represents Central Valley School District No. 356 (the “School District”), who owns real property lying outside of the corporate limits of the City of Liberty Lake, Washington (the “City”), but contiguous thereto and within the City’s Urban Growth Area boundary (the “Property”). A legal description and map of the Property are attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. On or about March 27, 2021 the School District submitted its Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings and requested that the City hold a public hearing to determine issues related to the assumption of indebtedness and the timing of processing comprehensive plan and zoning amendments related to the Property. Subsequently, at its April 6, 2021 meeting, the Liberty Lake City Council determined that it would accept the School District’s Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings, and that (a) it would not require the annexation area to assume all or any portion of City indebtedness, and (b) the Property should be simultaneously processed for appropriate comprehensive plan and zoning. Attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B is a copy of the minutes from the April 6, 2021 meeting referencing these commitments (see Pages 3-4). Based upon the foregoing process, and on behalf of the Central Valley School District Board of Directors, please consider this letter as an official Petition for Annexation of the Property A Professional Limited Liability Company 601 West Main Avenue, Suite 714 PETER A. WITHERSPOON LAWRENCE W. GARVIN †Also Admi ed in Idaho Spokane, Washington 99201‐0677 ᴼAlso Admitted in Oregon GARY D. BRAJCICH JESSICA C. ALLEN† *Also Admitted in California Telephone: (509) 455‐9077 JAMES A. MCPHEE†ᴼ THADDEUS J. O’SULLIVAN† Δ Certified Specialist Facsimile: (509) 624‐6441 PETER E. MOYE†*Δ DEANNA M. WILLMAN Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law California State Board of Legal Specialization Toll Free: (866) 903‐9912 BRIAN M. WERST† AMANDA C. TAYLOR TAUDD A. HUME ROBERT J. BURNETT JAMES B. PARSONS, Of Counsel www.workwith.com  pursuant to RCW 35.13.130. The District, as required by RCW 28A.335.110, owns the whole of the Property subject to this request. Should you need additional information from the School District to help facilitate this request, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very Truly, Taudd A. Hume WITHERSPOON BRAJCICH MCPHEE, PLLC cc: Ben Small, Superintendent, Central Valley School District  EXHIBIT A (Legal Description and Map) Spokane County Parcel No. 55174.9043 17-25-45: THAT PTN OF THE NW1/4 OF THE SE1/4 OF SEC 17, T25N, R45E, WHICH LIES SOUTH OF THE MAIN CANAL OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT NO. 10 AND S OF THE ROW CONVEYED TO THE IDAHO &WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY (TR 'B' OF CE-176-18) Spokane County Parcel No. 55174.9022 17-25-45 SW1/4 OF SE1/4 EXC BEG AT S1/4 COR OF SEC 17 THN30FT TH E29.64FT TO TRUE POB TH N44DEG 08MIN E379.47FT THN45 DEG 52MIN W125.79FT TH N44DEG 08MIN E354.81FT TH N45DEG52MIN W597.96FT TH N138.37FT TH E138.37FT TH S45DEG 52FTE1540.9 4FT TH S79.45FT TH W303.66FT TH N45DEG 52MINW517.92FT TH W10 7.85FT TH S44DEG 08MIN W520FT TH W90FT ALGTHE NLY LN OF SPRAGUE AVE TO POB Spokane County Parcel No. 55174.9021 17-25-45 PTN OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4; BEG AT S1/4 COR OF SEC 17 THN30FT TH E29.64FT TO TRUE POB TH N44DEG 08MIN E379.47 FT THN45DEG 52MIN W125.79FT TH N44DEG 08MIN E354.81FT TH N45DEG52MIN W597.96FT TH N138.37FT TH E138.37FT TH S45DEG 52FTE1540.9 4FT TH S79.45FT TH W303.66FT TH N45DEG 52MINW517.92FT TH W107.8 5FT TH S44DEG 08MIN W520FT TH W90FT ALGTH NLY LN OF SPRAGUE A VE TO POB  EXHIBIT B (April 6, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes)  CVSD Annexation Request Staff Report October 25, 2018 PROPOSAL SUMMARY: Applicant: CVSD Owner of Record: CVSD Subject Property: Tax Parcels No. 55174.9043, 55174.9022, and 55174.9021 General Project Location: North of E Sprague Avenue; south of E Country Vista/ Appleway Ave; west of the western city corporate boundary; and east of N Hodges Rd. Project Size: +/- 60.9 acres Existing County Zoning: Light Industrial Proposed Zoning: R-2 (Mixed Residential) Proposed Uses: High School Athletic Fields, Elementary or Middle School, & Residential Uses Page 1 of 4 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: RCW 28A.335.110: Real Property – Annexation to city or town: Provides that the school board of directors is allowed to petition for annexation of school property under RCW 35.13.125 and 35.13.130, if the school property constitutes the whole of the annexation request. RCW 35.13.125: Direct petition method: Provides the procedures for a petitioning the annexation of an area contiguous to a city, including the content of the petition, and the signers of the petition. RCW 35.13.177: Comprehensive land use plan for area to be annexed: Provides that the legislative body of the city may establish a comprehensive land use plan for the property proposed for annexation, to become effective upon annexation. RCW 35.13.178: Comprehensive land use plan for area to be annexed – Hearings on proposed plan – Notice – Filing: Requires two hearings, to be held at least 30 days apart, with notice published in a newspaper of general circulation. A certified copy of the ordinance adopting the plan, or any part thereof, shall be filed with the County Auditor with a certified copy of any map or plat referred to or adopted by ordinance. The auditor shall record the ordinance and keep the map on file. RCW 35A.14.120: Direct petition method: Provides the procedures for the direct petition method of annexation for non-charter code cities like Liberty Lake, including the required notice to the legislative body, and contents of the petition. RCW 35A.14.120: Direct petition method – Notice of hearing: Provides that the legislative body of the city fix a date for a public hearing and cause notice to be published in one or more issues of a newspaper of general circulation in the City, upon receipt of a petition meeting the requirements detailed in RCW. RCW 35A.14.330: Proposed zoning regulations: Provides that the legislative body of a non-charter code city may prepare and establish zoning regulations for the property proposed for annexation, to become effective upon annexation. RCW 35A.14.340: Notice and hearing – Filings and recording Requires two hearings regarding the proposed zoning regulations, to be held at least 30 days apart, with notice published in a newspaper of general circulation. A certified copy of the ordinance adopting the zoning regulation, or any part thereof, shall be filed with the County Auditor with a certified copy of any map or plat referred to or adopted by ordinance. The auditor shall record the ordinance and keep the map on file. Page 2 of 4  RCW 35A.14.700: Determining population of annexed territory. Within 30 days of the effective date of annexation, the City is required to submit a certificate of the population of the area annexed by the City. The requirements of the certificate are detailed therein. RCW 35A.14.801: Notification of annexation. Provides notification requirements when annexed territories are part of a fire district, library district, etc. Of note, the City must provide notification of the list of annexed parcel numbers and the street addresses of properties annexed, by certified mail or electronic means, to the county treasurer and assessor, as well as to light, power, and gas distribution businesses at least 60 days prior to the effective date of annexation. Additionally, in counties that do not have a boundary review board, the code city must provide notice to the fire district and the library district by certified mail, within seven days of the passage of the annexation ordinance. WAC 197-11: State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Rules: While annexations are exempt from SEPA, Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Zoning Designations are subject to SEPA review as a non-project action, in accordance with procedures established in WAC 197-11. PROCEDURAL INFORMATION: CVSD Letter of Intent to Annex Submitted to City: March 27, 2021 City Council Authorizes School District to Proceed with Petition: April 6, 2021 CVSD Submits Petition to Annex to City: April 27, 2021 City Council Adopts Resolution Setting Public Hearing Dates May 4, 2021 Notice of Application/Hearings & Site Posting: May 21 - 24,2021 Public Hearings: June 1, 2021 & July 6, 2021 SEPA REVIEW: While annexation is exempt from SEPA review, the Comprehensive Plan land use and zoning designation for the subject property requires s SEPA review as a non-project action. The City of Liberty Lake issued a Notice of Application and disseminated the SEPA checklist for review and comment on May 21, 2021. The City anticipates issuing a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for this project on June 4, 2021 following the close of the agency comment period. Any SEPA appeal is governed by the City of Liberty Lake Environmental Ordinance and such appeal shall be filed within fourteen (14) days after the notice that the determination has been made. The appeal period is anticipated to close at 4 p.m. on June 18, 2021. The optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355 was used in this review, and a copy of the threshold determination for this proposal will be provided to reviewing agencies after the close of the comment period. A project- specific SEPA review will be required prior to development of the subject property. Page 3 of 4 COMMENTS RECEIVED: Randy Abrahamson, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Spokane Tribe of Indians commented that a Cultural Resource Survey will be required on the site before any project - specific action is undertaken. REQUESTED ZONING DESIGNATION: The applicant has requested a zoning designation of “R-2” (Mixed Residential). The 2015 – 2037 City of Liberty Lake Comprehensive Plan defines this land use category as follows: “The Mixed Residential designation provides for a moderate increase in density using a variety of urban housing types and designs. This design oriented designation promotes residential renewal to small lot single family homes, townhouses, duplexes and small apartment buildings. The mix of housing make take a variety of forms, either mixed within a single site or mixed within the general area, with varied dwelling types. Developments in this zone should have a net density of no less than 6 units per acre.” The maximum net density allowed in this zone is 12 units per acre. Other permitted uses include both elementary schools and middle schools. Given the intended uses of the subject property, this appears to be an appropriate Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Zoning designation. RELEVANT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS & POLICIES: Comprehensive Plan Governance Policy # 3: Evaluate proposed expansions to the UGA and potential annexation areas based on the following criteria: 1. The ability to provide public services at the City's adopted levels of service; 2. Whether annexation would eliminate an unincorporated island or could be expanded to eliminate an unincorporated island; 3. Whether the annexation would follow logical boundaries, such as streets, waterways, parcels, sections, or substantial topographic features; 4. Whether the annexation would eliminate an irregularity or irregularities in the City's boundaries, thereby improving service delivery; and 5. Consistency with the Goals and Policies of this Comprehensive Plan. Page 4 of 4