City Planning Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022 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 March 9, 2022 • 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: • Introduction of New Senior Planner Amy Mullerleile • Review of Agenda • Approval of Minutes from February 9th, 2022 4. WORKSHOPS: • 2021 Annual Development Review – Megan Abhold • 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan Review – Lisa Key • Potential 2022 Annual Code & Comp Plan Amendment Cycle – Lisa Key 5. REPORTS: • Secretary’s Report • Planning Commissioner Reports 6. Citizens Comments 7. Adjournment Next Meeting: April 13, 2022  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/87335590929?pwd=YzFORU1RNFptQ2E0d0NrdFE5UmFaZz09 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/87335590929?pwd=YzFORU1RNFptQ2E0d0NrdFE5UmFaZz09 Dial In Phone Numbers: • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 873 3559 0929 Password: 067420  PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2022 HELD REMOTELY Planning Commission Members Present: Tim Olsen, Joe Mann, Stephen Ramirez, Richard Siler, Dale Robbins, Dg Garcia, & Conrad Band Adjunct Member(s) Present: Jim Baumker Absent: Staff Present: Lisa Key, Megan Abhold, & Michelle Binion Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. Roll Call: A quorum of members was present. Introduction of All Planning Commission Members & Staff: Each Planning Commission member introduced themselves to all members; including how long they have lived in the area and information on their personal background. Review of Agenda & Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Mann moved that the November 10th, 2021 minutes be approved, seconded by Commissioner Olsen. The motion carried unanimously. 2022 Meeting Schedule: Commissioner Band moved that the proposed Planning Commission Meeting dates be approved, seconded by Commissioner Robbins. The motion carried unanimously. Selection of Design Review Committee Members: Director Key if any Planning Commissioners were interested in participating in the Design Review Committee. Commissioner Mann presented an overview of the role of the Design Review Committee as well as the amount of influence the members hold when reviewing plans. Commissioner Olsen, Mann, & Ramirez are current members and informed the Commissioners that they would like to continue being involved in the Design Review Committee. Commissioner Garcia informed the Commission that she would like to be considered as an alternate for the Design Review Committee. Workshops: 2022 Work Program Discussion: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1|2 February 9, 2022 Director Key discussed various work programs that the Planning Commissions have processed since 2018 as well as work programs that Planning Commission would work on in 2022. Questions asked and answered. Status of Planning Commission Appointments for 2022 Director Key discussed the Planning Commission positions that will be open in January 2023. Secretary’s Report: • MTC Zone Change Public Hearing before City Council in March • New Senior Planner to start March 1st • Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update o Commissioner Ramirez was curious to know if climate resiliency was related to housing. Director Key noted that climate resiliency focused on energy efficiency and environmental regulations and concerns. o Commissioner Baumker questioned if the climate resiliency related to wildfires as well. Director Key stated that it does. Commissioner Baumker asked if any annexations were going to occur. Director Key stated that if any annexations were to occur that it would only occur in the Urban Growth Areas. • Agenda items for March Planning Commission Meeting were discussed. Planning Commissioner Reports: • N/A Citizens Comments: Citizen Greg Cronin was curious to know the update to Stonehill Development and who the new developer is. Director Key stated that Lennar Homes was to be giving a presentation to City Council on March 1st and provided additional information regarding the status of the plats. Greg inquired about Temporary Signage and the allowance of certain signs in right-of-ways. Director Key informed Greg that only public event A-Boards are permitted and if an individual notices a sign that is within the right-of-way to call Public Works and it will be removed. Greg asked if the Planning Commission Meetings would be recorded and if videos would be posted of the Planning Commission Meetings on the website. Director Key stated that the present Planning Commission Meeting was being recorded and will be uploaded to the website. Greg inquired about the new hire to the Police Department who has drone experience. Inquired if drone surveillance is possible for the RV park to monitor individuals who overstay. Director Key stated that the RV Park is located on private property and that would likely not be permissible without a search warrant. Adjournment: Commissioner Mann moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Olsen which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:25p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2|2 February 9, 2022  2022 -2027 Capital Facilities Plan As Adopted December 21, 2021  Table of Contents Page Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………………………….... 1 Glossary of Funding Acronyms…………………………………………………………..………….. 3 Transportation & Pedestrian Projects………………………………………………….…………. 5 Parks & Public Facilities……………………………………………………………………….…………. 11 Equipment & Technology…………………………….………………………………………………… 13 Projects by Others………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 Unfunded Projects…………………………………………………………...…………………………… 23  2022 -2027 ADOPTED CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Liberty Lake Capital Facilities Plan is a planning document that is adopted annually and appended to the City of Liberty Lake Comprehensive Plan by reference. The document reflects the plan for the City of Liberty Lake’s capital investments, including both new projects and asset management investments, envisioned to be implemented over the next 6 years. 2022 proposed capital investments are reflected in the City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 Budget, which is being reviewed and will be adopted concurrently with the Capital Facilities Plan. Any amendments made by City Council to the Capital Facilities Plan in year 2022 will also need to be amended in the City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 Budget. Funding investments for 2022 in the proposed 2022-2027 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) are summarized below: 2022 Proposed Capital Investments Kramer Parkway Overpass & Roadway Extension $2,300,000 Trailhead Clubhouse, Driving Range & Parking $8,000,000 Public Works Building & Final Site Improvements $1,080,000 Library Facility Upgrades $100,000 Public Art $34,000 Grant-funded Infrastructure Projects: • Kramer Pkwy Partial Reconstruction1 $1,520,000 • Technology $373,360 • Stormwater Master Plan $200,000 Traffic Operational Improvements: • Legacy Ridge/CV Signal $650,000 • CV Operational Improvements Design $135,000 • Design – Appleway / CV Blvd Intersection Improvements $40,000 • Solar-powered flashing speed limit sign $5,500 Annual Street Maintenance Allocation $100,000 Project Development- Streets 2 $100,000 Trails & Pedestrian Pathways $380,000 Parks / Public Facilities Maintenance Projects $613,700 Essential Equipment (New & Replacement) $424,300 TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT, 2022 $16,055,860 1Funding decision in November; Project needs to proceed regardless of the outcome 2Contingency fund for design in the event of roadway failure City of Liberty Lake 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 1 As Adopted December 21, 2021 All cost estimates within this proposed CFP reflect the full cost of design, ROW acquisition (where applicable), construction, inspection, and contingency. This CFP was developed utilizing the adopted 2021-2026 Capital Facilities Plan, with modifications as based upon the Council-adopted 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Plan, and updated cost information. Portions of some projects funded in 2021 that were deferred due to supply-chain and staffing issues are carried over to 2022. Maintenance Projects for Parks & Public Facilities reflect funding for specific projects identified in the asset management software, with prioritized maintenance projects reflected in the 2022 budget to protect the City’s existing investments. The maintenance projects identified in the CFP include design and engineering costs, equipment, taxes, and contingency where applicable. Utilities and Transportation Capital Projects by Others were updated, based upon input from Liberty Lake Water & Sewer District, Spokane Transit, and Greenstone. City of Liberty Lake 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 2 As Adopted December 21, 2021  GLOSSARY OF FUNDING ACRONYMS ABBREVIATION FUNDING SOURCE APA Aquifer Protection Fund ARP American Rescue Plan CW Connecting Washington GF General Fund GOLF Golf Enterprise Fund HRM Harvard Road Mitigation Fund LIB CAP Library Capital Fund LIFT Local Improvement Financing Tool OTR Funding By Others REET Real Estate Excise Tax STREETS Street Fund STRMW Stormwater Fund TIB Transportation Improvement Board Grant TIF Tax Increment Financing UT Utility Tax - Streets Capital City of Liberty Lake 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 3 As Adopted December 21, 2021  Transportation & Pedestrian Projects City of Liberty Lake 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 5 As Adopted December 21, 2021 City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 7 AS Amended November 30, 2021  TRANSPORTATION & PEDESTRIAN PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS Transportation Projects TP-1 - Harvard Rd Bridge Widening/ Kramer Parkway Overpass: Combines Harvard & Henry Roads, as state funding is intertwined, and depends on credits for ROW, etc. For the Harvard Road bridge widening and ramp improvements, construction has been completed, thought the project has not yet been closed out. Kramer Parkway Overpass and Roadway extension construction is underway, with construction anticipated to continue through 2022. TP-2 - Country Vista & Legacy Ridge Intersection Improvements: A contract has been awarded for signal installation, with construction anticipated to begin in the spring. TP-3 - Country Vista Rebuild/Operational Improvements: Improvement costs to include design, construction, inspection, and contingency for pavement replacement and operational corridor improvements to include landscape islands, pedestrian crossings, as may be identified in Network Analysis and Corridor Study, from Liberty Lake Road west to the City limits. Design will be undertaken in 2022 to allow for grant applications to be pursued, with construction planned for 2024 and 2025. TP-4 - Country Vista & Appleway Intersection Improvements: Intersection improvements to include design, construction, inspection and contingency, for the addition of a right turn lane. TP-5 - Appleway Improvements - Fairway to E City Limits: Improvement costs to include design, construction, inspection and contingency, for road widening, sidewalks, swales, and street trees along frontages not subject to developer improvements, and the addition of medians consistent with Appleway Avenue’s aesthetic corridor designation. Design is programmed for 2025 to allow for grant applications to be pursued, with construction programmed for 2027. TP-6 - Mission Ave Frontage Improvements - Southside, City Limits east to Glenbrook: Acquisition of right-of-way, and design, construction, inspection and contingency for road widening, curbs, swales, street trees and sidewalks along the south side of Mission Avenue, from City limits east to Glenbrook. Funding for design programmed for 2025 with construction anticipated in 2026. TP-7 - Smart Signal Control: To provide signal coordination on Appleway and Liberty Lake /Harvard Road. Cost includes signal communication consultant, controller communication, installation and cloud storage. Funding for this project has been deferred to 2023 to allow for the incorporation of Kramer Parkway/ Country Vista traffic signal into the network. City of Liberty Lake 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 8 As Adopted December 21, 2021 TP-8 - Stormwater Master Plan: With funding from Washington State Department of Ecology’s CMAQ grant, along with a small match from the Stormwater Reserves and Aquifer Protection funds, the master plan will help the City develop a policy and capital improvement plan to maintain and upgrade the City’s stormwater management facilities. TP-9 - Project Development: This $100,000 is a contingency fund to allow for the design of unplanned roadway repairs. TP-10 - Solar-powered Flashing Speed Signs: This 2022 project includes the cost of equipment and installation of solar-powered flashing speed limit signs on Appleway, between Molter Road and the eastern City limits to promote driver awareness and calm traffic TP-11 - Annual Street Maintenance Allocation: Annual funding for pot-hole repair, crack sealing, restriping, and roadway repairs and maintenance. TP-12 - Mission Avenue Overlay– Country Vista to Molter Rd: This maintenance project is programmed for 2023, given relative roadway condition, and will be a candidate for TIB preservation grant to cover 70% of the cost. TP-13 - Sprague Avenue Overlay: Potential grind and overlay project proposed for 2026 for possible TIB grant funding at 70%. TP-14 - Kramer Parkway Partial Reconstruction: Based upon geotechnical evaluation of the roadway, the planned overlay project has been updated to a partial reconstruction project, with cost updated based upon actual design. Originally planned for construction in 2024, construction is now proposed for 2022 based on current roadway conditions. An application has been submitted to TIB for grant funding, with the results of that application anticipated shortly. TP-15 - Pavement Condition Study/ Preservation Master Plan: This 2024 project proposes to complete a City-wide pavement condition study, and to develop a data-driven street preservation master plan to identify and prioritize needed roadway preservation projects as the City’s infrastructure ages. TP-16 – Appleway Overlay: Overlay project from Fairway Lane to E City Limits, is a new project, based upon current roadway conditions. Staff will apply for potential TIB funding in 2022, for construction in 2023. City of Liberty Lake 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 9 As Adopted December 21, 2021 Pedestrian Projects TP-17 – Sidewalk & Pathway Maintenance: Annual maintenance allocation to address major sidewalk and trail maintenance projects, such as repaving of trails, or repair/replacement of ADA accessible pedestrian ramps, along with minor maintenance and repair activities, to include crack- sealing, sidewalk grinding or lifting, etc. TP-18 - Annual Pedestrian Crossing Allocation: Funding for pedestrian crossing improvements and flashing beacons. Funding proposed to address crossings at Bitterroot & Mission, Boone & Malvern, Boone & Stevenson, Country Vista and Sharp, Harvest Parkway & Nora, and Country Vista Blvd. & Blueridge, to be spread over 2022 and 2023. TP-19 - Sidewalk Improvements on Madson, from Mission to Appleway: Proposed construction of missing sidewalks on either side of Madson, south of Appleway in 2025. TP -20 - Sidewalk Improvements-Mission Ave, Northside, between Aladdin & Caufield: Remaining funds from the sidewalk Improvements to close sidewalk gaps on the north side of Mission from City limits to SW corner of River Crossing East, and Mission Ave Temporary Trail grindings in 2019. This project will address the final, 330-foot sidewalk gap on north side of Mission Ave, west of Caulfield & east of Aladdin. Design is underway and will be bid by year’s end, with construction planned for spring of 2022. TP-21 - Sidewalk Master Plan: Funding for potential project in moved to 2024 to allow inventory to be completed and incorporated in pavement condition software as a foundation in the master plan to identify and prioritize pedestrian projects. City of Liberty Lake 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 10 As Adopted December 21, 2021  Parks & Public Facilities Projects City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 11 As Adopted December 21, 2021  PARKS & PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS Parks & Public Facilities Capital Projects PF-1 - Trailhead Facility Upgrades: Funding for the demolition and reconstruction of the Trailhead Club house to include the pro shop, offices, a full-service bar and restaurant (lease space), flex space for public meetings/events, and cart storage. This project is approved as a design build with contraction anticipated to be completed in 2023. PF-2 - Public Works Yard Development: Clearing, grading, site planning, permanent fencing, permanent lighting, electricity, temporary structures, utility installation and frontage improvements have been completed to date. Design for the building and final site improvements is underway. The project is anticipated to be bid in early 2022, with construction to be completed by early 2023. PF-3 - Shade Structure for Rock Hill Park: Project originally funded at $20,000 for installation has been deferred to 2023. City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 13 As Adopted December 21, 2021 PF-4 - Library Facility Upgrades: Funding to allow the City to hire an architect for the purpose of evaluating the current building’s capacity to accommodate the areas deemed inadequate or poor in the Library Needs Assessment, with funding for improvements as identified by the architect spread over the next several years. PF-5 - Public Art: Funding proposal as recommended in the Strategic Plan by the Parks & Art Commission. PF-6- Pavillion Park Improvements: Site and facility improvements to include shingle roof replacement; replacement of wind screens; lighting and electrical updates. Staff will prioritize project list based on priority, need and resources. PF-7 – Rocky Hill Park Improvements: Restroom building lighting improvements. PF-8 – Trailhead Improvements: 2021 funding addressed essential maintenance at the facility. With construction of a new facility (see PF-1), no maintenance funds have been programmed for 2022 through 2027. PF-9 - Town Square Improvements: Funding in 2021 was for essential maintenance; maintenance as needed in out years (2024 – 2027) to be determined. PF-10 - City Hall Building Improvements: City Hall campus includes the main building, little house, maintenance shop and site. Maintenance for 2022 includes the following: facility structure repairs including paint, tile flooring and carpeting, lighting updates and doors; fire alarm system and water heater updates. PF -11 – City Hall Parking Lot Configuration: Funding in 2023 to reconfigure the parking to maximize parking, repave and stripe, replace lighting, repair sidewalks to meet newer ADA requirements, and address stormwater. May be consolidated with Trailhead parking lot improvements (see PF-1). PF – 12 - Library / PD Site: Maintenance improvements to site and building include restroom exhaust fans, exterior window replacement and emergency lighting updates. City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 14 As Adopted December 21, 2021  Equipment & Technology City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 13 As Adopted December 21, 2021 City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 15 As Adopted December 21, 2021  Projects by Others City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 17 As Adopted December 21, 2021 City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 19 As Adopted December 21, 2021  UTILITY & TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS BY OTHERS Utilities-Capital Projects by Others: The following utility projects are developer driven and will be constructed by others. They are included in the City’s CFP, however, because they are eligible for reimbursement through TIF/LIFT. • River District - Indiana Ave. Sewer (Trutina Development - Harvard Rd. to east of Harvard Rd.) • River District - Indiana Ave. Water (Trutina Development - Harvard Rd. to east of Harvard Rd.) • River District - Indiana Ave. Sewer (Bitterroot to Harvard Rd) • River District - Indiana Ave. Water (W. Of Harvard Rd. to W. Boundary of Courtyard Plat 2013.Pl0002) • River District - Sewer Lift Station, Force Main, & Other Associated Improvements • River District - Telido Station Offsite Sewer • River District - Telido Station Offsite Water Main • River District - Wellington St. Sewer • River District - Wellington St. Water • Underground Utility Program (Liberty Lake Rd., Molter Rd., Mission Ave.) City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 20 As Adopted December 21, 2021 Transportation Capital Projects by Others: The following transportation capital projects are developer driven, and will be constructed by others. They are included in the City’s CFP, however, because they are eligible for reimbursement through TIF/LIFT. • Harvard Rd & Indiana Ave Intersection Improvements • Harvard Road & Wellington Roundabout • Mission Improvements - Harvest Parkway east to Corrigan Road • Indiana Ave. (Trutina Development - Harvard Rd. to east of Harvard Rd.) • Indiana Ave. Water (Bitterroot to Harvard Rd.) • Transit Parking (STA Project – Location TBD) • Cataldo Extension & Connection – Phase I (Western States CAT) • Cataldo Extension & Connection – Phase II (Centennial Properties) • Indiana Ave Construction – Trutina, East of Harvard Rd City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 21 As Adopted December 21, 2021  Unfunded Projects City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 23 As Adopted December 21, 2021 City of Liberty Lake Proposed 2022 – 2027 Capital Facilities Plan 25 As Adopted December 21, 2021  PLANNING, ENGINEERING & BUILDING SERVICES 2022 Potential Docket City-Initiated Comprehensive Plan & Code Amendments Proposed Amendment Description Reason Comprehensive Plan Maps Map 1.1, Liberty Lake Boundary Add newly annexed CVSD school Map 3.2, Cultural Landmarks property to Comp Plan Maps Map 5.1, Comp Plan Land Use Map Map 5.3, City Annexed Areas Map 8.1, City Street System Zoning Map Amend Zoning Map (City Code §10- Update based on CVSD Annexation 2A-5) Ordinance 278, Resolution 22-297 re Centennial Split Zoned Property, and outcome of MTC Zone Change Garages & Carport Requirement Amend City Development Code §10- Eliminate requirement for garage or for Manufactured Homes 2B-3(C)(12)(d) & §10-2C-3(C)(12)(d) carport (creates an obstacle to affordability) Building Height Definition Amend definition of building height in Replace the convoluted and City Development Code §10-1C confusing definition with a simplified definition Parking Code Update Update City Development Code §10- Current bicycle & parking standards 3D, based on ITE Parking Demand are significantly overstated for some Standards uses, understated for others Sign Code Amendment Amend City Development Code §10- Current sign code is out of date and 3E to address content neutrality does not reflect current standards for requirements content neutrality Codify Specific Area Plan Amend City Development Code §10-2 To increase transparency and make Regulations to add new zones regulations for RD- the development code more R, RD-M, and RD-C as per River accessible and understandable for District SAP, and new Liberty Village the citizens, as well as the Zone, as per Liberty Village SAP; and development community. amend City Development Code §10-3 to add standards for the River District Overlay and the Liberty Village Overlay, as per the respective SAPs 22710 E. 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