City Planning Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 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 October 13, 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 September 8, 2021 4. PUBLIC HEARING: • Meadowwood Technology Campus Comp Plan Amendment & Zone Change 5. REPORTS: • Secretary’s Report • Planning Commissioner Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Adjournment Next Meeting: November 10, 2021  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/87659614905  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/87659614905 Meeting ID: 876 5961 4905 Passcode: 746108 Dial In Phone Numbers: • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)  PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2021 HELD REMOTELY Planning Commission Members Present: Tim Olsen, Jamie Baird, Chris Cargill, Joe Mann, & Stephen Ramirez Adjunct Member(s) Present: Marilyn Van DeGrift, Conrad Band Absent: Richard Siler Staff Present: Lisa Key & Megan Abhold Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. Roll Call: A quorum of members was present. Review of Agenda & Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Baird moved that the September 8th agenda be approved, seconded by Commissioner Olsen. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Ramirez moved that the August 11th minutes be approved, seconded by Commissioner Baird. The motion carried unanimously. Ratifications of Findings, Conclusions & Recommendations in the Matter of Amendments to Development Regulations regarding Emergency Shelters, Transitional & Supportive Housing: Prior to ratification, discussion was had regarding the difference between beds, vs. units, the use of the term “voluntary”, and clarification of distance requirements. Commissioner Cargill noted his disagreement for the amendments and noted that his approval vote is due to the requirement from the State to provide the amendments. A roll call vote followed, which concluded to approve the Findings, Conclusions & Recommendations with a final tally of 5-2. Commissioners Mann and Van DeGrift voted nay. Workshop: Meadowwood Technology Campus Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Zone Change: Director Lisa Key presented on Greenstone’s proposal to amend the Comprehensive Plan and apply for a Zone Change for the Meadowwood Technology Campus. Director Key also discussed the Trip Generation and Distribution Letter that was provided as well as the timeline for approval for the MTC Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Zone Change. Kevin Schneidmiller and Michael Terrell detailed the goal of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Zone Change and provided reasoning behind the requests from employers to see amenities, retail opportunities and residential buildings nearby. Questions were asked and answered. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1|2 September 8, 2021 Secretary’s Report: Lisa Key reported on the below listed items: • Open City Engineer position • Zoning & Housing Amendments • Planning Commission Workshop in November on Code Amendment to allow mini storage or RV use. • Public Hearing at the October 13th Planning Commission Meeting Planning Commissioner Reports: No Planning Commission reports were made at this time. Citizens Comments: No citizens comments were made at this time. Adjournment: Commissioner Baird moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Cargill which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2|2 September 8, 2021  STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF CASE NO. LUA2021-0006, A REQUEST BY GREENSTONE CORPORATION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATION FOR MEADOWWOOD TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS FROM I (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO M-2 (COMMUNITY CENTER MIXED USE) PLANNING COMMISION HEARING DATE: October 13 @ 4:00 p.m. PROPOSAL COORDINATOR: Lisa D. Key, Director of Planning, Engineering & Building Services PROPOSAL SUMMARY: LUA2021-0006 -Meadowwood Technology Campus (MTC) Comprehensive Project Name & File No. Plan Land Use Map Amendment & Zone Change Meadowwood Technology Campus, located on the NE Corner of E Mission Ave and N Molter Rd. Location A portion of the SW 1/2 of SW ¼ of Section 11, Township 25, Range 45 EWM The applicant is requesting a change in the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Proposal Description and Zoning Designation for the subject property (MTC) from I (Light Industrial) to M-2 (Community Center Mixed Use) on 69.37 acres Tax Parcel Numbers 55113.0220; 55113.0221; 55113.0222; 55113.0223; 55113.0224; 55113.0225; 55113.0226; 55113.0227; and 55113.0228. Applicant/ Contact Greenstone/Kevin Schneidmiller Proposed Amendment: City of Liberty Lake 2015 – 2037 Comprehensive Plan / Chapter 5, Land Comprehensive Plan / Use/ Map 5.1 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Chapter / Section Proposed Amendment: City Development Code City Development Code §10-2A-5, Zoning District Map Exhibit Section Proposed Amendment See Exhibit A, Comprehensive Plan Land Use & Zoning Map Proposed Exhibit Amendments. Staff Report to the Planning Commission 1 2021 Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Amendment LUA2021-0006  Partially developed Office Park on 69.37 acres, with approximately 17.9 Existing Land Use acres remaining undeveloped. North: I (Light Industrial) / Huntwood Manufacturing. East: I (Light Industrial) / Vacant. Surrounding Zoning/ South: O (Open Space) & R-1 (Single-Family Residential / HOA-owned Land Use open space/buffer & residential West: C1 (Community Commercial) & I (Light Industrial) / Mixed commercial offices & light industrial uses Transportation The subject property fronts on N Molter Rd to the west, and E Mission to Network the south, both of which are classified as arterials. Five transit stops are located within and on the perimeter of the office Transit Service park. Amphitheater and picnic pavilion located on-site; Rocky Hill Community Nearest Park Park is located approximately 0.43 miles from the campus. Water & Sewer Liberty Lake Sewer & Water District Purveyor School District Central Valley School District APPLICATION MATERIALS: The application was submitted on March 30, 2021. The application was deemed complete on December 8, 2020. A corrected and revised preliminary plat, based on staff and agency comments, was submitted on January 13, 2021. The original application, and related materials are appended to this report as Exhibit B. STATE OF WASHINGTON REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, AUTHORITY & REQUIREMENTS: RCW 36.70A: Growth Management Act (GMA): Liberty Lake is mandated to plan under GMA. The City’s Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations were developed in accordance with the requirements of GMA. Development Regulations are required to implement the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and any amendments to City Development Code must be consistent with the City’s adopted Comprehensive Plan. The City must provide reasonable public notice of proposed amendments and opportunities for public participation. WAC 365-196: Growth Management -- Procedural Criteria for Adopting Comprehensive Plans and Development Regulations Development code amendments must comply with procedures established in WAC 365-196, including rules regarding internal consistency, interjurisdictional coordination, public participation requirements, and notification to the Department of Commerce of “intent to adopt” proposed Staff Report to the Planning Commission 2 2021 Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Amendment LUA2021-0006  code amendments at least 60 days prior to final adoption. WAC 197-11: State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Rules: 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. CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS: City Code §10-2J: I (Light Industrial) Zoning District Regulations This chapter details development standards, required setbacks, building heights, architectural design standards, and performance standards for limited and conditional uses within the light industrial zone. Outright allowed uses in this zoning district include manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, and offices. Limited uses permitted in this zone include retail, restaurants, and similar commercial uses. City Code §10-2F: M-2 (Community Center – Mixed Use) Zoning District Regulations This chapter details development standards, required setbacks, building heights, architectural design standards, and performance standards for limited and conditional uses within the community center-mixed use zone. Outright allowed uses in this zoning district include offices, commercial, and retail uses. Limited uses permitted in this zone include light manufacturing, multi-family dwellings, single-family attached town homes, and single-family courtyard homes. City Code §10-4B-5(C): Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Zoning Map: Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendments and district or City-wide Zoning Map Amendments are Type IV Projects. Property rezones for individual properties are Type II Project Permits. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and the Zoning Map must be consistent and applications for property rezones must also include a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map amendment request. The Planning Commission holds a public hearing and provides a recommendation regarding the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendments, and provides comments regarding the rezone, which will be incorporated into the staff report prepared for the Hearing Examiner. The Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing regarding the property rezone request. The Hearing Examiner's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council, and a public hearing before City Council will be held regarding the Comprehensive Plan amendment and zoning amendment. City Council will adopt its own findings of fact and statement setting forth the factors considered at the hearing and the property rezones consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, as well as its own analysis of findings considered by the Council. The Council, after the public hearing, may adopt the property rezone, make minor changes, or deny it. If approved, the property rezone becomes effective five (5) days after the publication of the adopting ordinance in the official City newspaper and a Notice of Decision shall be provided for the property rezone. City Code §10-4J: Zoning District Map & Text Amendments: City Code §10-4J-3 identifies property re-zones as quasi-judicial. Quasi-judicial amendments require a hearing before the Hearing Examiner, whose decision is a recommendation to City Council. If a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map amendment is required, the Planning Staff Report to the Planning Commission 3 2021 Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Amendment LUA2021-0006  Commission holds a public hearing and makes a recommendation to City Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan map amendment, which is a Type IV process required to be reviewed during the annual amendment process. It also states that property rezones and Comprehensive Plan Amendments should be conducted concurrently. City Code §10-4J-4 indicates a quasi-judicial decision may be denial, approval, or approval with conditions. City Code §10-4J-6 requires that Comprehensive Plan amendments and zoning district changes be evaluated to determine if the proposed change would significantly affect transportation facilities. SEPA REVIEW: On August 31, 2021, the City of Liberty Lake issued a Notice of Availability and disseminated the SEPA checklist for review and comment, along with a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) and Adoption of Existing Environmental Document under the provisions of WAC 197-11-340(2), which allowed for a 14- day agency comment period ending on September 14, 2021, before it took effect. The deadline for SEPA procedural appeals and appeals of the threshold determination was September 28, 2021. No appeal of the SEPA procedure or threshold determination has been filed. PROCEDURAL INFORMATION: Application Received: March 30, 2021 Planning Commission Workshops LUA2021-0006: April 14, 2021 June 9, 2021 September 9. 2021 Agency & Web Notice of Availability/Hearings: August 31, 2021 Mailings to 400’ Radius: September 1, 2021 Newspaper Publication - Notice of Availability/Hearings: September 3, 2021 Posting of Public Notice on Site: September 3, 2021 End of SEPA Comment Period: September 14, 2021 End of SEPA Appeal Period: September 28, 2021 Department of Commerce 60 Day Notice: October 5, 2021 Planning Commission Hearing: October 13, 2021 Hearing Examiner Hearing: October 26, 2021 City Council Hearing: November 16, 2021 (tent) The proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation is the subject of the Planning Commission hearing scheduled for October 13, 2021. The proposed zone change will be the subject of the Hearing Examiner hearing scheduled for Oct 26, 2021. Both the Planning Commission and Hearing Examiner make recommendations to the City Council, who will hold a public hearing tentatively scheduled for November 16, 2021. The City Council decision is final, subject to appeals by the applicant or persons having standing, as defined in RCW36.70C to Spokane County Superior Court filed within 21 calendar days of the date of the written decision. Additionally, appeal of matters subject to board review, as outlined Staff Report to the Planning Commission 4 2021 Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Amendment LUA2021-0006 in RCW 36.70A.280 shall be made by a petition to the Eastern Washington Growth Management Hearings Board as outlined in RCW 36.70A.290, or review may be directed to the Superior Court as outlined in RCW 36.70A.295. SEPA documents and procedural notices are appended to this document as Exhibit C. AGENCY REVIEW: SEPA Distribution List & Adjacent Jurisdictions during Annexation Proceedings: Liberty Lake Police Department; Avista; Century Link; Central Valley School District; City of Spokane Valley; CDA Tribe; Comcast; Spokane Clean Air; Spokane Valley Fire District; Spokane Transit Authority; Spokane Regional Health District; Spokane Tribe; WS Department of Ecology; WS Department of Fish & Wildlife; WS Department of Natural Resources; WS Department of Transportation; Spokane Regional Transportation Council; Spokane Transit; Liberty Lake Water & Sewer District; Consolidated Irrigation District; Spokane County Utilities; Spokane County Planning; WS Department of Commerce. Only two comments were received from agencies. Spokane Tribe Historic Preservation Office commented that a case-by-case review will be required for all future project actions on the site. Spokane Transit commented that the site is served by five bus stops, and asked that any changes to stops or sidewalks in the vicinity of the project be coordinated with STA. Agency comments are appended to this report as Exhibit D. PUBLIC COMMENT: As of the time of this writing, only one public comment has been received regarding the requested amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Zoning Designation for the subject property. Those comments were in opposition to the zone change due to concerns regarding traffic, and a desire not to see multi-family residential in the vicinity of a “single-family zoned neighborhood”. Public comments are appended to this document as Exhibit E. TRANSPORTATION CONCURRENCY: While Transportation Concurrency is generally not required for a non-project action, City Code §10-4J-6A requires that zone changes be reviewed to determine whether the proposed amendment will result in a significant impact to transportation facilities. At the request of staff, the applicant provided a Trip Generation and Distribution Letter prepared by Whipple Consulting Engineers to assess the potential transportation impact of the potential change of use on the 17.9 acres of potentially developable land within the subject property. For the purpose of this analysis, it was determined that the maximum number of residential units that could be developed on the nearly 18 acres is 250 units if the zoning is changed to M-2, while taking into consideration parking, required open space, and density requirements in the M-2 zone. The trip generation for 250 new residential units was compared to the trip generation from the full build-out of the remaining acreage as 250,000 office space if the zoning was not changed. The result was of the analysis indicated that 250 new dwelling units in lieu of 250,000 sq. ft. of office space would result in a net reduction in PM peak hour trips. On this basis, it was determined that the requested change in the land use designation and zoning would minimize traffic impacts that would otherwise be generated by MTC at build-out under its current land use and zoning designation. The Trip Generation and Distribution Letter prepared by Whipple Consulting Engineers is appended to this report as Exhibit F. Staff Report to the Planning Commission 5 2021 Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Amendment LUA2021-0006 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: Light Industrial: The Light Industry category is intended for industrial areas that have a special emphasis and attention given to aesthetics, landscaping, and internal and community compatibility. Light Industrial areas are comprised of predominantly industrial uses such as manufacturing but may incorporate office and commercial uses that support and complement the industrial area. Community Center-Mixed Use: Community centers are higher-intensity mixed-use areas designed to serve two or more neighborhoods. Community centers may have a mix of uses, including commercial, civic, light manufacturing or industrial, office, recreational uses, and residential when associated with the other permitted uses. RELEVANT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS & POLICIES: Governance Goal 1: Actively involve residents, businesses, and property owners in the governance of the City. Land Use Goal 1: Provide a healthful, safe, and sustainable urban environment. Housing Goal 1: Preserve the character of existing neighborhoods and support high quality new development. Housing Goal 2: Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments, promote a variety of densities and housing types, and encourage the preservation of existing housing stock. Economic Development Goal 1: Maintain a healthy and sustainable local economy. Governance Policy 1: The City shall use the website, email, social media, newsletters, local newspapers, special announcements and other techniques to keep the community well-informed. Land Use Policy 2: Provide for a compatible mix of housing and commercial uses in all commercial districts, neighborhood centers, community centers, and the Central Business District. Urban Design Policy 19: Maintain design standards and land use plans for neighborhood centers, community centers, and the Central Business District that are based on the following principles: a. Centers should be compact, nonlinear development to encourage transit, bicycle, and pedestrian travel. Multistory construction, structured parking, and other techniques to use land efficiently should be encouraged. b. Aesthetic quality and compatibility among land uses within and adjacent to centers should be enhanced through landscaping, building orientation and setbacks, traffic control, and other measures to reduce potential conflicts. Distinctive or historical local character and natural features should be reflected in development design to provide variety within centers. c. Unsightly views, such as heavy machinery, storage areas, loading docks, and parking areas, should be screened from the view of adjacent uses and from arterials. d. Signs should be regulated to reduce glare and other adverse visual impacts on nearby residents without limiting their potential contribution to the color and character of the center. Staff Report to the Planning Commission 6 2021 Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Amendment LUA2021-0006  e. Routes for pedestrian, auto, bicycle, transit, and truck travel within centers should have convenient access to each major destination. Buildings should be close to sidewalks to promote walking and browsing, with parking areas located on the side or rear of buildings or adjacent to the street causing the appearance of on-street angle or parallel parking. f. Commercial development in centers should provide or contribute to public spaces such as plazas, parks, and building atriums to enhance the appearance of the center and to provide amenities for employees and shoppers. g. Off-street parking areas should be designed to enhance pedestrian and handicapped access to commercial uses. h. To encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation require the installation of secure bicycle parking facilitates that are convenient for users and safe for pedestrians. i. Facilitate the safe use of golf carts where appropriate. Housing Policy 2: Periodically assess the effects of policies and regulations on the affordability of housing, fair housing choice, and examine the need to reduce regulatory barriers. Housing Policy 8: To support mobility for those with special needs, locate housing in areas accessible to public transportation. Economic Development Policy 4: Continue to support the start-up, retention, expansion, and recruitment of businesses. Economic Development Policy 5: Provide consistent, fair, and timely regulations that are flexible, responsive, and effective. Economic Development Policy 6: Periodically review and update economic development techniques to provide a business climate conducive to new and start-up businesses. Economic Development Policy 8: Encourage development of contingency plans for the possible loss of any of the employers in the City that have a significant economic impact on the City. Economic Development Policy 14: Maintain an inventory of usable industrial and commercial land that is sufficient to meet projected demand and encourage marketability of the City. STAFF ANALYSIS: Meadowwood Technology Campus is an area encompassing nearly 70 acres, developed in the mid-1990’s as corporate offices for Hewlett Packard. The site consists of 4 office buildings totaling 450,000 sq. ft. of office space, including an on-site dining area, meeting space, and parking, along with an outdoor amphitheater and picnic pavilion. Approximately 14 acres of the property are currently undeveloped. The site is bordered to the west by N Molter Road, and to the south by east Mission Avenue, both classified as arterials. The site is currently served by a total of 5 transit stops. Currently, several of the larger tenants within the campus are call centers, and with changes in work patterns, those tenants are not expected to renew their lease. In an effort to remain relevant to a 21st century workforce, the applicant has requested a Comprehensive Plan Land Use amendment and zone change to allow for a mixed use campus that would allow for some in-fill housing, as well as amenities such as sandwich and coffee shops, and small, neighborhood-oriented commercial. The proposed land use/zoning category is less intensive than the current designation and appears to be compatible with surrounding uses. If residential uses are proposed along northern or eastern areas of the Staff Report to the Planning Commission 7 2021 Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Amendment LUA2021-0006 site, the City’s landscaping standards do require a 10 ft. landscape buffer with evergreens trees and a solid 6 ft fence or wall against the Light Industrial properties located to the north and east. The proposed amendment appears to be generally consistent with Comprehensive Plan goals and policies, particularly in the areas of: • Promoting a variety of housing types and densities, as well as a mix of housing and commercial uses; • The general intent of community centers, as detailed in Urban Design Policy 19; • Housing policies related to accessibility to transit; and, • Economic development policies regarding: o Responsiveness to the business climate and new economic development techniques; o Contingency plans for the possible loss of employers; and, o Maintaining marketable inventory of commercial and industrial properties. Procedural requirements and policies regarding public engagement have been met. FINDINGS: 1. The required SEPA review has been completed on the proposed amendment. 2. All public and agency notice requirements were met and accomplished in a timely manner, and the Notice of Application & Hearing was properly posted on the site. 3. The public was provided the opportunity for early and continuous participation. 4. The public had the opportunity to submit written comments and testify at a public hearing before the Planning Commission. CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL: While the Development Code is not explicit regarding criteria for approval of a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendment, the following are criteria the Planning Commission may wish to consider in their deliberations: • Is the proposed amendment consistent with Comprehensive Plan Goals & Policies? • Has a change in economic, technological, or land use conditions occurred to warrant the proposed amendment? • Will the proposed amendment be compatible with adjacent land uses, or are there mitigations that will make the proposed amendments compatible with the surrounding land uses? • Will the proposed amendment negatively impact transportation facilities? If so, can those impacts be mitigated? • Is the proposed amendment detrimental to the public good? Staff Report to the Planning Commission 8 2021 Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Amendment LUA2021-0006  • Is the proposed amendment in the public interest? CONCLUSIONS: To be identified by the Planning Commission in their deliberations. NOTE: The Planning Commission should consider the above-listed questions in their deliberations and/or identify other factors upon which their recommendation is based. RECOMMENDATION: In the matter of Case No. LUA2021-0006, an amendment to the City of Liberty Lake 2015 – 2037 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, to change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation of the subject property from Light Industrial to Community Center – Mixed Use, the City of Liberty Lake Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the Hearing Examiner and City Council that the amendment be APPROVED/APPROVED WITH CONDITONS/NOT APPROVED. NOTE: The Planning Commission should vote on a motion for recommendation using the above format. If the recommendation is to approve with modifications, the motion should identify the modifications proposed. List of Exhibits: Exhibit A - Proposed Map Amendments Exhibit B – Application Materials Exhibit C – SEPA Documents & Procedural Notices Exhibit D – Agency Comments Exhibit E – Public Comments Exhibit F – Trip Generation & Distribution Staff Report to the Planning Commission 9 2021 Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Amendment LUA2021-0006  EXHIBIT A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT Staff Report to the Planning Commission 10 2021 Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Amendment LUA2021-0006  ZONING MAP AMENDMENT Proposed Amendment to M2 Staff Report to the Planning Commission 11 2021 Comprehensive Plan & Development Code Amendment LUA2021-0006 Exhibit B - Application Materials  Exhibit C - SEPA Documents & Procedural Notices CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SEPA CHECKLIST & NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE FOR MEADOWWOOD TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS In accordance with WAC 197-11, notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist has been completed on the Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change for Meadowwood Technology Campus, from I (Light Industrial) to M-2 (Community Center Mixed Use), to allow for the balance of the campus to be developed as a mixture of office, retail, and residential uses. The City of Liberty Lake Planning, Engineering & Building Services has determined that the proposal will have no significant adverse environmental impacts and has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS). Copies of the SEPA Checklist and the DNS Threshold Determination will be available for review on or before Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Comments on the SEPA Checklist and Threshold Determination should be sent to the contact person listed below, no later than 4 p.m., on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. An appeal of the Threshold Determination, after it becomes final, may be made to the City of Liberty Lake Planning, Engineering & Building Services at 22710 E. Country Vista, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. The appeal deadline to request an 'open record' appeal to the Hearing Examiner is fourteen (14) calendar days after the threshold determination is issued. A notice of appeal must be delivered to the City by mail or personal delivery by 4 p.m. on September 28, 2021. Appeal requests shall contain all information and items required in the City Development Code Section 10-4B-4, subsection H and shall follow the procedures outlined in City Development Code Section 10-6A-7, Subsection C for SEPA Appeals and Section 10-4G-2, subsection H for Appeals of Administrative Interpretations by the Director. PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING: Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that the Planning Commission of the City of Liberty Lake will conduct a virtual public hearing on the proposed Meadowwood Technology Campus Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change. Attendees will have the opportunity to testify on the above-mentioned proposed amendments. Written comments may also be submitted to the contact person below. The Planning Commission’s public hearing will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 beginning at 4pm. Login Info for the Virtual Hearing is as follows: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87659614905 Meeting ID: 876 5961 4905 Phone In: 253- 215 -8782 HEARING EXAMINER HEARING: Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a second virtual hearing before the Hearing Examiner will be conducted on the Meadowwood Technology Campus Zone Change. Attendees will have the opportunity to testify on the above-mentioned proposed amendments. Written comments may also be submitted to the contact person below. The Planning Commission’s public hearing will be held virtually on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 beginning at 9am. Login Info for the Virtual Hearing is as follows: https://spokanecity.webex.com/spokanecity/j.php?MTID=m528ad63eab668667bcea5f3fdd565e b1 Meeting No: 146 338 6061 Meeting Password: PqPjyfWT577 Phone In: 408-418-9388 A City Staff Report presentation will be presented at each hearing and copies will be available on the City website listed below at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. For more information or to receive copies of the DNS, SEPA Checklist, Threshold Determination, or the proposed amendments, please contact: Lisa D. Key, Director of Planning, Engineering & Building Services, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. Phone: 509-755-6708, Fax: 509-755-6713, Email: lkey@libertylakewa.gov. Information is also available on the City website at http://www.libertylakewa.gov/196/Public-Notices. Individuals planning to attend the hearing who require special assistance to accommodate physical, hearing, or other impairments, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 755-6729 within at least 48 hours of the meeting so that arrangements may be made.  DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) & ADOPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT LUA2021-0011: Meadowwood Technology Campus Comprehensive Plan Proposal Description: Amendment & Zone Change – I to M2 NE Corner of E Mission Ave and N Molter Rd; SW ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 11, Location of Current Proposal: Township 25, Range 45 EWM Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Spokane County Title of Document Being Adopted: Comprehensive Plan & Final Environmental Impact Statement for the City of Liberty Lake Urban Growth Area Boundary Alternatives Date Adopted Document was Prepared: November 22, 2000 & December 13, 2006 Description of Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Spokane County document (or portion) Comprehensive Plan & Final Environmental Impact Statement for the City of Liberty being adopted: Lake Urban Growth Area Boundary Alternatives If the document being adopted has been challenged (WAC 197-11-630), please describe: No challenges known The document is available to be read at (place/time): Liberty Lake City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Comment Deadline: 4 p.m., September 14, 2021 We have identified and adopted this document as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review. The document meets our environmental review needs for the current proposal and will accompany the proposal to the decision maker. Name of agency adopting document: City of Liberty Lake LEAD AGENCY: CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE The lead agency for the proposal has determined that it 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 SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) Threshold Determination was made after review of completed environmental checklists and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. The complete record in this matter is on file during the appeal period with the review authority listed below and is available to the public upon request. □ This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period on the DNS. ■ This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2): the lead agency will not act on the proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be received by: 4 p.m., September 14, 2021. An appeal of the Threshold Determination, after it becomes final, may be made to the City of Liberty Lake Planning, Engineering & Building Services at 22710 E. Country Vista, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. The appeal deadline to request an 'open record' appeal to the Hearing Examiner is fourteen (14) calendar days after the comment period closes. A notice of appeal must be delivered to the City by mail or personal delivery and the appeal must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the last day of the appeal period (August 5, 2019). Appeal requests shall contain all information and items required in the City Development Code Section 10-4B-4, subsection H, as applicable and shall follow the procedures outlined in City Development Code Section 10-6A-7, Subsection C for SEPA Appeals and Section 10-4G-2, subsection H for Appeals of Administrative Interpretations by the Director. A copy of this SEPA determination has been provided to the Dept. of Ecology - Olympia, Dept. of Transportation - Spokane County, and Other Reviewing Agencies. A Notice of SEPA Availability will also be printed in the September 3, 2021 edition of the Spokane Valley News Herald. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Lisa D. Key TITLE: Director of Planning, Engineering & Building Services Planning, Engineering & Building Services 22710 E. Country Vista, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 Phone: (509) 755-6708, Fax: (509) 755-6713, www.libertylakewa.gov Date Issued: August 31, 2021 Signature: __________________ D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT 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 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? No adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the proposed Meadowwood Technology Campus Zone Change. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: All future project proposals will be subject to applicable environmental and land use regulations. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish or marine life? No adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the proposed zoning amendments . Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish or marine life are: All future project proposals will be subject to applicable environmental and land use regulations. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? No adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the proposed zoning amendment. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: All future project proposals will be subject to applicable environmental and land use regulations. 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, flood plains or prime farmlands? No adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the proposed zoning amendment. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: All future project proposals will be subject to applicable regulations relating to environmentally sensitive areas and areas designated, eligible, or under study for governmental protection. 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? No adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the proposed zoning amendment. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: N/A. No shoreline s in the vicinity of the proposed zone change.. 5/1/09 SEPA Checklist Part D Page 1 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? No impact to transportation or public services and utilities is anticipated to arise from the proposed zone change. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Not applicable, as no impact is anticipated. 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. No conflicts are anticipated. For More Information Please Contact the City of Liberty Lake Planning & Building Services 22710 E. Country Vista Drive Liberty Lake , WA 99019 Phone: 509-755-6707, Fax: 509-755-6713 www.libertylakewa.gov 5/1/09 SEPA Checklist Part D Page 2  CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF SEPA CHECKLIST & NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDEMNT AND ZONE CHANGE FOR MEADOWWOOD TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS In accordance with WAC 197-11, notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist has been completed on the Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change for Meadowwood Tech- nology Campus, from I (Light Indus- trial) to M-2 (Community Center Mixed Use), to allow for the balance of the cam- pus to be developed as a mixture of of- fice, retail, and residential uses. The City of Liberty Lake Planning, Engineering & Building Services has determined that the proposal will have no significant adverse environmental impacts and has issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS). Copies of the SEPA Checklist and the DNS Threshold Determination will be available for review on or before Tues- day, August 31, 2021. Comments on the SEPA Checklist and Threshold Deter- mination should be sent to the contact person listed below, no later than 4 p.m., on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. An appeal of the Threshold Determination, after it becomes final, may be made to the City of Liberty Lake Planning, Engineering & Building Services at 22710 E. Country Vista, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. The appeal deadline to request an 'open record' ap- peal to the Hearing Examiner is fourteen (14) calendar days after the threshold de- termination is issued. A notice of appeal must be delivered to the City by mail or personal delivery by 4 p.m. on September 28, 2021. Appeal requests shall contain all information and items required in the City Development Code Section 10-4B-4, sub- section H and shall follow the procedures outlined in City Development Code Section 10-6A-7, Subsection C for SEPA Appeals and Section 10-4G-2, subsection H for Ap- peals of Administrative Interpretations by the Director. PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING: Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that the Planning Commission of the City of Liberty Lake will conduct a virtual public hearing on the proposed Meadowwood Technology Campus Com- prehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change. Attendees will have the oppor- tunity to testify on the above-mentioned proposed amendments. Written comments may also be submitted to the contact per- son below. The Planning Commission’s public hearing will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 begin- ning at 4pm. Login Info for the Virtual Hearing is as follows: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87659614905 Meeting ID: 876 5961 4905 Phone In: 253- 215 -8782 A City Staff Report presentation will be conducted and copies will be available on the City website listed below at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. For more information or to receive copies of the DNS, SEPA Checklist, Threshold Determination, or the proposed amend- ments, please contact: Lisa D. Key, Direc- tor of Planning, Engineering & Building Services, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. Phone: 509-755- 6708, Fax: 509-755-6713, Email: lkey@ libertylakewa.gov. Information is also available on the City website at http://www. libertylakewa.gov/196/Public-Notices. In- dividuals planning to attend the hearing who require special assistance to accom- modate physical, hearing, or other impair- ments, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 755-6729 within at least 48 hours of the meeting so that arrangements may be made. Hearing Date: October 13, 2021 Publication Date: September 3, 2021 892  ___________ _______________________________________ ________________ _________________________ AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING FILE NO.: LUA2O21 -001 1 PROPOSAL: MTC Comp Plan Amendment & Zone Change — Ito M2 PROPOSAL LOCATION: NE Corner of E Mission Ave and N Molter Rd STATE OF WASHINGTON CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE, SS: COUNTY OF SPOKANE On the day of 20 I personally assumed the responsibility to ensure that adjacent property owners were notified by mail of the proposed project listed above. Mailings prepared by: Megan Abhold Mailed by: Megan Abhold Of Planning & Cmunity Development Department Date Meaan Abhold. Plannina & Enaineerina Technician Print Name & Title // / // p // Signature 1r Notary: Signed and sworn to before me this f ‘ day of , 20 &) A WORKMAN” NOTARY PUBLIC #20101 513 NotaPublic in and for the State of Washington STATE OF WASHINGTON COMMISSION EXPIRES Residing at: d’e.t) BER3,2 My Appointment Expires: D-h/’ 3, 2p2  THANK YOU We have received your amendment submission. Please allow 1-3 business days for review. Please keep the Submittal ID as your receipt and for any future questions. We will also send an email receipt to all contacts listed in the submittal. Submittal ID: 2021-S-3217 Submittal Date Time: 10/05/2021 Submittal Information Jurisdiction City of Liberty Lake Submittal Type 60-day Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment Amendment Type Comprehensive Plan Amendment Amendment Information Brief Description Change the Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation for the Meadow Technology Campus from Light Industrial to Community Center Mixed Use o Yes, this is a part of the 8-year periodic update schedule, required under RCW 36.70A.130. Anticipated/Proposed Date of Adoption 12/07/2021 Attachments Attachment Type File Name Upload Date Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Draft Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Amendment.pdf 10/05/2021 03:11 PM Staff Report LUA2021-0006 MTC Zone Change Draft Staff Report.pdf 10/05/2021 03:11 PM Contact Information Prefix Ms. First Name Lisa Last Name Key Title Director of Planning & Engineering Work (509) 755-6708 Cell (509) 344-9460 Email lkey@libertylakewa.gov o Yes, I would like to be contacted for Technical Assistance. Certification n I certify that I am authorized to submit this Amendment for the Jurisdiction identified in this Submittal and all information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Full Name Lisa D. Key Email lkey@libertylakewa.gov  THANK YOU We have received your amendment submission. Please allow 1-3 business days for review. Please keep the Submittal ID as your receipt and for any future questions. We will also send an email receipt to all contacts listed in the submittal. Submittal ID: 2021-S-3218 Submittal Date Time: 10/05/2021 Submittal Information Jurisdiction City of Liberty Lake Submittal Type 60-day Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment Amendment Type Development Regulation Amendment Amendment Information Brief Description Zoning Map amendment to change zoning designation of Meadowwood Technology Campus from I (Light Industrial) to M-2 (Community Center Mixed Use). Companion to Case No. 2021-S-32-17 o Yes, this is a part of the 8-year periodic update schedule, required under RCW 36.70A.130. Anticipated/Proposed Date of Adoption 12/07/2021 Attachments Attachment Type File Name Upload Date Development Regulation Amendment - Draft MTC Zoning Map Amendment.pdf 10/05/2021 03:19 PM Staff Report LUA2021-0006 MTC Zone Change Draft Staff Report.pdf 10/05/2021 03:20 PM Contact Information Prefix Ms. First Name Lisa Last Name Key Title Director of Planning & Engineering Work (509) 755-6708 Cell (509) 344-9460 Email lkey@libertylakewa.gov o Yes, I would like to be contacted for Technical Assistance. Certification n I certify that I am authorized to submit this Amendment for the Jurisdiction identified in this Submittal and all information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Full Name Lisa D. Key Email lkey@libertylakewa.gov  Exhibit D - Agency Comments Spokane Tribe of Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Officer P.O Box 100 Wellpinit WA 99040 September 1, 2021 To: Lisa Key, Planner RE: LUA2021 -0011 Meadowood Technology Campus Comprehensive plan Amendment & Zone change 1toM2 Ms. Key, Thank you for contacting the Tribe’s Historic Preservation Office. We appreciate the opportunity to provide a cultural consult for your project. The intent of this process is to preserve and protect all cultural resources whenever protection is feasible. As you know that the Spokane Tribe use of these area’s was extensive in years prior to arrival of euro- Americans clearly the Spokane area was a great place of cultural and economic importance to our tribe. Recommendation: Case by Case review on each project and may require cultural surveys or monitoring. Should additional information become available our assessment may be revised. Again, thank you for this opportunity to comment and consider this a positive action that will assist in protecting our shared heritage. If questions arise, please contact me at (509) 258 – 4222. Regards, Randy Abrahamson Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (T.H.P.O.) From: Limon, Tara To: Lisa Key Cc: Weinand, Kathleen Subject: RE: DNS & Adoption of Existing Environmental Docs - Meadowwood Technology Campus Comp Plan Amendment & Zone Change Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2021 9:30:43 AM Attachments: image001.png image004.png image005.png image006.png image007.png image008.png CAUTION: This email originated outside the City of Liberty Lake. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good Morning Lisa, Thank you for the opportunity to review this project. Below is STA’s comment. Please let me know if there are any questions or concerns. Spokane Transit serves this site with five bus stops. To maintain existing and future access to transit service at this site, please coordinate any changes to bus stops or sidewalks with Spokane Transit. Please coordinate with Tara Limon at (509) 343-1692 or tlimon@spokanetransit.com. Thank you, Tara Limon Associate Transit Planner Office:   (509) 343-1692 SpokaneTransit.com Sign up for regular STA text and email updates       ­ From: Lisa Key <LKey@libertylakewa.gov> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 9:35 AM To: Kelsey Wright <kwright@libertylakewa.gov>; Megan Abhold <mabhold@libertylakewa.gov>; Wayne Hammond <whammond@libertylakewa.gov>; Ben Schmitt <bschmitt@libertylakewa.gov>; Avista (Dave Byus) <dave.byus@avistacorp.com>; blake.davis@avistacorp.com; CenturyLink (Karen Stoddard) <karen.stoddard@centurylink.com>; mark.welch@centurylink.com; jrowell@cvsd.org; Coeur d'Alene Tribe Jill Wagner <jwagner@cdatribe-nsn.gov>; Comcast (Vicki Whitt-Williams) <vicki_whitt-williams@cable.comcast.com>; Comcast (Bryan Richardson) <bryan_richardson@cable.comcast.com>; awestby@spokanecleanair.org; rogersg@spokanevalleyfire.com; Harvey, Traci <HarveyT@SpokaneValleyFire.com>; commprojects@srhd.org; Spokane Tribe <randya@spokanetribe.com>; sepaunit@ecy.wa.gov; separegister@ecy.wa.gov; sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov; figgG@wsdot.wa.gov; rstewart@srtc.org; bijay@libertylake.org; Consolidated Irrigation District <consolidatedirrigation@comcast.net>; ckeo461@ecy.wa.gov; Knudson, Chris <CKnudson@spokanecounty.org>; rstewart@srtc.org; Damon Simmons <dsimmons@libertylakewapd.gov>; Rose, Melanie <Melanie.Rose@avistacorp.com>; Burchell, Melissa <MBurchell@spokanecounty.org>; tpoitevint@libertylake.org; sepa.spokanevalley@spokanevalley.org; inspections@spokanevalleyfire.com; Limon, Tara <tlimon@spokanetransit.com>; Weinand, Kathleen <KWeinand@spokanetransit.com>; Depner, Colin <CDEPNER@spokanecounty.org>; Knudson, Chris <CKnudson@spokanecounty.org>; Bickley, Megan K. <MBICKLEY@SpokaneCounty.org>; bgreene@spokanecounty.org; Damon Simmons <dsimmons@libertylakewapd.gov>; Katy Allen <kallen@libertylakewa.gov> Cc: Kevin Schneidmiller <kschneidmiller@greenstonehomes.com>; Michael Terrell <mterrell@mt-la.com> Subject: DNS & Adoption of Existing Environmental Docs - Meadowwood Technology Campus Comp Plan Amendment & Zone Change [EXTERNAL EMAIL] This email originated from outside Spokane Transit. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please report suspicious emails to the IS Help Desk. Lisa D. Key City of Liberty Lake Director of Planning & Engineering 22710 E. Country Vista Drive Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 755-6708 Website: www.libertylakewa.gov  Exhibit E - Public Comments From: Kyle Dixon To: Cristella Kaminskas; Phil Folyer; Annie Kurtz; Hugh Severs; Dg Garcia; Odin Langford; Mike Kennedy; Dan Dunne Cc: Katy Allen; Lisa Key Subject: FW: Public comment on zoning in Rocky Hill Date: Monday, September 13, 2021 9:19:00 AM Hi Mayor and Council, Please see written public comment below that was received last week. Thanks, Kyle Dixon Finance Director 509-755-6702 libertylakewa.gov -----Original Message----- From: MaiLing Bell <tigerstripes22@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 7:30 PM To: Ann Swenson <aswenson@libertylakewa.gov> Subject: Zoning in Rocky Hill CAUTION: This email originated outside the City of Liberty Lake. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To Whom It May Concern: want to put on public record that my household is opposed to more apartments especially in the Rocky Hill district. The influx of traffic due to apartments would be potentially very dangerous to the children in this community that play around these houses. Many vehicles already speed around there’s residential streets as well as large delivery trucks and trailers. I have been working from due to the pandemic for more than a year and half now. My home office looks out onto a cul-de-sac and the speed and the amount of traffic is already concerning. I have watched a few times where drivers are not paying attention. There is no need for a multicomplex/apartments in a single family zoned neighborhood. Please keep Rocky Hill as single-family zone. Please add this to the public comment. I hope that this is helpful for those community leaders that will be charged with making this decision Sincerely, Mai-Ling and Raymond Bell Sent from my iPhone Exhibit F - Trip Generation & Distribution Letter