City Planning Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024 4 P.M. CITY HALL HELD REMOTELY& IN-PERSON AT CITY HALL To participate remotely, you can: • Sign up to provide Public Comment at the meeting via calling in • Submit Written Public Comment Prior to 2 pm on October 9, 2024 • Join the Zoom Meeting Questions or Need Assistance? Please contact Planning Commission Clerk Kathy Cummings at kcummings@libertylakewa.gov . 1. Call to Order – 4:00 pm 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. GENERAL BUSINESS • Review of Agenda • Approval of Minutes from October 9, 2024 5. WORKSHOPS: • Climate Resiliency Workshop • Housing Update • Required Housing Code Amendments (if time allows) 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS 7. REPORTS • Secretary’s Report o Tentative Comp Plan Calendar o Commissioner Reappointments o December Agenda Items • Planning Commissioner Reports 8. Adjournment Next Meeting: December 11, 2024  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/s/86818958997 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS If you wish to provide written public comments for the upcoming council meeting, please email your comments to kcummings@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/s/86818958997 Dial In Phone Numbers: • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 253 205 0468 US Meeting ID: 868 1895 8997  PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024 HELD VIA ZOOM & IN PERSON AT CITY HALL Planning Commission Members Present: Joe Mann, Tom Sahlberg, Jim Baumker, Dg Garcia, and Phil Folyer were in person. Commissioner Robbins joined the meeting at 5:27 pm. Adjunct Member(s) Present: Gene Heuschel and Troy Mullenix Staff Present: Lisa Key, Amy Mullerleile, Lance Mueller, and Kathy Cummings Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. Commissioner Mann requested everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: A quorum of members was present. Absences: A motion to excuse Commissioner Jencks and Commissioner Robbins, was made by Commissioner Heuschel and seconded by Commissioner Garcia. The motion carried unanimously. Review of Agenda & Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Sahlberg motioned to approve the meeting agenda, seconded by Commissioner Folyer. The motion was unopposed. Commissioner Garcia motioned to approve the September 11th meeting minutes, seconded by Commissioner Folyer. The motion carried unanimously. Director Lisa Key provided follow-up from the September 11th meeting. She had addressed the question regarding the cost of logo development for the comprehensive plan update and the scheduling challenges related to population and housing allocation. Progress on allocations was discussed, with recommendations expected by December, though some issues with the allocation tool could push it to January. Director Key discussed Planning Commission to contemplate having two meetings per month in 2025, to handle the volume of work related to comprehensive planning. No definitive dates were finalized. Other questions pertaining to the comprehensive plan budget and engagement were also discussed. Workshops: Climate Element Workshop: A consultant from Parametrix, Beth Miller, presented via Zoom, on the climate change element and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, mandated by Washington State law. The inventory covered local and imported emissions from various sectors, including building energy, transportation, waste disposal, and industrial processes. Data sources included direct utility reports, waste management data, and estimates based on state-level information. The presentation outlined setting future emission reduction targets based on the GHG inventory. This will assist with developing broader city policies regarding land use, transportation, and energy. Climate Engagement Plan: The Commission discussed the draft climate engagement plan, which outlines community outreach efforts and workshop structures. Concerns were raised about Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1|2 October 9, 2024 the duration of workshops and ensuring adequate expert involvement. The intent of the workshops is to engage a variety of subject matter experts, local business representatives, government officials, and community members. It is important to note that this engagement plan is a living document and will be adjusted as needed. Questions and discussion were had. A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Sahlberg, to present this plan to city council as a living document and that modifications will most likely be made. City council will be kept informed of any changes. The motion carried unanimously. Housing Element Update: Due to time constraints, there was a motion by Commissioner Baumker to defer the update on the housing element to the November 13th meeting, seconded by Commissioner Garcia. The motion was unopposed. Citizens Comments: None Secretary’s Report: Director Key announced the upcoming comprehensive plan kickoff meeting scheduled for October 21st at 7:00 p.m. Flyers were distributed, and commissioners were encouraged to attend and share information with the community. She had also reiterated the tentative plan for two Planning Commission meetings per month with details to be finalized after a December meeting with stakeholders. Director Key mentioned that four commissioners have terms expiring and that the Mayor supported continuity for the commission’s upcoming work. All expressed interest in reappointment. Name badges were distributed to some of the commissioners and a list was prepared of those who still need one. November agenda items were discussed. Commissioner Report: Commissioner Mann stated that he will report to city council at the upcoming meeting on Tuesday, October 15th. Adjournment: Commissioner Folyer motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Heuschel. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2|2 October 9, 2024  Briefing Summary Liberty Lake Climate Element Resiliency Sub-element Overview The Climate Element is a new requirement in Washington State's Comprehensive Planning process, aimed at addressing climate change and enhancing community resilience. It includes two sub- elements: GHG Emissions Reduction and Resilience. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and avoid adverse climate impacts, particularly for vulnerable populations and overburdened communities. Liberty Lake should expect hotter summers, more drought, stronger winter storms and higher fire danger Resilience Sub-element Requirements: 1. Address natural hazards such as sea level rise, landslides, flooding, drought, heat, smoke, and wildfires. 2. Protect and enhance natural areas and increase community resilience. 3. Focus on social, economic, and built-environment factors to support adaptation. Climate Projections • By 2050: o 8% increase in total annual precipitation. Data Sources o 10% decrease in late summer precipitation. • UW Climate Impacts Group (CMR tool) o 9% increase in intensity of the 24-hour 25-year storm. • Washington DNRWUI Maps o 6 additional hot days (over 100°F). • Washington Department of o 10 additional high fire danger days. Ecology • US Geological Survey (USGS) • By 2080: • Spokane County o 15% increase in total annual precipitation. • FEMA Risk Index o 8% decrease in late summer precipitation. • WA State Health Disparities Map o 18% increase in 24-hour 25-year precipitation. • American Community Survey o 24 additional hot days (over 100°F). (Census Bureau) • Center for Disease Control o 10 additional high fire danger days. (CDC) Next Steps • Input from staff and Commerce guidance. • Develop Climate Element goals and policies. • Integrate the Climate Element into the Comprehensive Plan. • Engage the community at key points throughout the process. • Update other comprehensive plan elements and assess impacts. 835 North Post, Suite 201 • Spokane, WA 99201 | 509.328.3371 | Parametrix.com  Required Development Code Amendments Middle Housing for Tier 3 Ci�es (under 25,000) – must be adopted by December 31, 2026 Middle Housing Defini�ons: Cotage Housing-residen�al units on a single lot with common open space; either land is in common ownership or units are condos; a minimum of 20% of the lot must be common open space. Courtyard Apartments – atached dwelling units arranged on two or three sides of a yard or court. Major transit stops- bus stops on high performance transit corridors, bus rapid transit, etc. Middle Housing – includes two or more atached, stacked or cluster homes including duplexes, triplexes, four- plexes, five-plexes, six-plexes, townhouses, stacked flats, courtyard apartments and cotage housing. Stacked Flat- Dwelling units in a residen�al building of no more than three stories in which each floor may be separately rented or owned. Townhouses – buildings containing three or more atached single family dwelling units that extend from founda�on to roof and have a yard or public way on not less than two sides. • Standards for middle housing cannot be more restric�ve than for single-family housing • Housing design reviews must be administra�ve • Must allow two units per lot in all predominantly residen�al zones o Exempts lots,1,000 sq. �. from the two-unit per lot provision • Must allow all middle housing types that meet the two-unit per lot density requirement by right in residen�al zones o Duplex o Stacked flat o Courtyard Apartments Cotage Housing o Cotage apartments • Must allow zero lot line subdivision where the number of lots is equal to the unit density (unit lot subdivision) • Applies same development permit and environmental review processes to middle housing as those applied to detached single family residences • Does not require off-street parking within ½ mile of a major transit stop • Requires no more than 1 off street parking space per unit on lots of 6,0000 sq. �. or less, before any zero lot line subdivisions or splits • For cotage housing, it requires a minimum of 20% of lot to be common open space • For courtyard apartments, at least one yard or court requires at least one yard, which must be bordered by atached dwelling units on two or three sides • For townhouses, requires at least three atached single-family units that extend from the founda�on to the roof and have a yard or public way on not less than two sides. Accessory Dwelling Units – must be adopted by December 31, 2026 • Must allow at least 2 ADUs per lot as a single-family housing unit, duplex, triplex on all lots that minimum lot size • Must allow a gross floor area of at least 1,000 square feet. • Cannot establish roof height limits of less than 24 feet.  • No setback requirements, yard coverage limits, tree reten�on mandates, restric�ons on entry door loca�ons, aesthe�c requirements, or requirements for design review that are more restric�ve than those for the principal unit. • No owner occupancy requirements. • Parking: o No off-street parking requirements may be required within one-half mile of a major transit stop. o On lots equal to or smaller than 6000 sq. �., may require no more than parking space per ADU before any zero-lot line subdivision or unit lot subdivision. o On lots greater than 6000 sq. �, no more than two off street parking spaces per ADU may be required. • Impact fees on the construc�on of ADUs can be no greater than 50% of the impact fees for the principal use. Building Conversion & Density – HB 1042 – must be adopted by December 31, 2026 • In commercial and mixed-use zones, must allow housing unit density that is 50% more than what is allowed in the underlying zone if constructed en�rely within an exis�ng building envelope, and general applicable health ands safety standards can be met. • May not impose parking requirements due to the addi�on of housing units, however, ci�es may require the reten�on of exis�ng parking spaces to meet the exis�ng parking requirements for residen�al and any non-residen�al uses that remain a�er the conversion. • May not impose any permi�ng requirements beyond those requirements generally applicable to all residen�al development, unless used as emergency transi�onal housing • May not impose design standards, including setback, lot coverage, and floor area ra�os requirements beyond those requirements generally applicable to all residen�al uses in the underlying zone • May not impose exterior design or architectural requirements beyond those necessary for health and safety of the use of the interior of the building, or to preserve character-defining streetscapes; • May not impose prohibi�ons on the addi�on of housing units in any specific part of the building except ground floor commercial or retail that is along a major pedestrian corridor, unless the units violate applicable building codes or health and safety standards. • May not impose current energy code requirements for any unchanged por�on of the building solely due to the addi�on of housing units; however, if any por�on of a building is converted to new dwelling units, those units must meet the requirements of current energy code. • May not require a transporta�on concurrency or SEPA study. • A city may not deny a building permit applica�on for new housing units in an exis�ng building due to non- conformity of the exis�ng structure including parking, height, setback, elevator size for gurney transport, or modula�on, unless the zoning official makes a writen determina�on that the non-conformity is causing a significant detriment to the surrounding area. • Note that a City is not required to approve a building permit applica�on for new housing units within an exis�ng building that cannot sa�sfy life safety standards. • Because our commercial zones do not allow for mul�family, this would apply only to transi�onal & suppor�ve housing in the commercial zone. • In the mixed-use zone, there is not maximum density for mul�family, but all other standards would apply; and, density standards would apply to transi�onal & suppor�ve housing. Emergency Housing - HB1220 - must be adopted prior to Commerce Review of Comp Plan • A quan�ta�ve land capacity analysis will be required for emergency housing unless they meet the following criteria:  o The jurisdic�on has one or more zones that allow hotels, all of which allow for emergency housing. o The jurisdic�on has no regula�ons that limit occupancy (beyond building & fire occupancy limits), or limit them through spacing or intensity of emergency housing • Liberty Lake needs to amend the development code to eliminate spacing requirements and revise occupancy limits. Amendments to Cri�cal Area Requirements – must be adopted by June 30, 2027 - SB 5374 • A City with a popula�on of fewer than 25000 may adopt the County’s Cri�cal Area Regula�ons by reference o The legisla�ve ac�on must incorporate future amendments to cri�cal area policies and development regula�ons o The County is en�tled to the City’s por�on of the Periodic Update Grant that otherwise would have been used to update the City’s Cri�cal Areas.  Emergency Housing Proposed Amendments City Development Code §10-2E-3(C) Limited Use Standards in M-1 (Neighborhood Center Mixed Use) District: §10-2E-3(C)(18) Emergency Housing & Shelters a. The facility must be open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. b. The maximum number of residents in the facility is limited to the general capacity of the building, but in no case shall it exceed 75 residents. c. Beds or rooms shall be assigned to specific residents. d. On-site services such as laundry, hygiene, and meals are limited to the residents of the facility and shall not be available for drop-in use by non-residents. e. In order to prevent the concentra�on of facili�es in one area of the City, the proposed facility must be distanced at least 3/4 mile from any other stand-alone emergency shelter or transi�onal and suppor�ve housing, as measured from the nearest points of such proper�es. f. The facility must be located within ¼ mile of a fixed transit route. e. The facility shall meet any applicable state and federal licensing requirements. §10-2E-3(C) Limited Use Standards in M-2 (Community Center Mixed Use) District: §10-2F-3(C)(24) Emergency Housing & Shelters a. The facility must be open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. b. The maximum number of residents in the facility is limited to the general capacity of the building, but in no case shall it exceed 75 residents. c. Beds or rooms shall be assigned to specific residents. d. On-site services such as laundry, hygiene, and meals are limited to the residents of the facility and shall not be available for drop-in use by non-residents. e. In order to prevent the concentra�on of facili�es in one area of the City, the proposed facility must be distanced at least 3/4 mile from any other stand-alone emergency shelter or transi�onal and suppor�ve housing, as measured from the nearest points of such proper�es. f. The facility must be located within ¼ mile of a fixed transit route.  e. The facility shall meet any applicable state and federal licensing requirements. §10-2G-3(C) Limited Use Standards in M-3 (Central Business District Mixed Use): §10-2G-3(C)(23) Emergency Housing & Shelters a. The facility must be open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. b. The maximum number of residents in the facility is limited to the general capacity of the building, but in no case shall it exceed 75 residents. c. Beds or rooms shall be assigned to specific residents. d. On-site services such as laundry, hygiene, and meals are limited to the residents of the facility and shall not be available for drop-in use by non-residents. e. In order to prevent the concentra�on of facili�es in one area of the City, the proposed facility must be distanced at least 3/4 mile from any other stand-alone emergency shelter or transi�onal and suppor�ve housing, as measured from the nearest points of such proper�es. f. The facility must be located within ¼ mile of a fixed transit route. e. The facility shall meet any applicable state and federal licensing requirements. §10-2H-3(C) Limited Use Standards in C-1 (Community Commercial) District: §10-2H-3(C)(15) Emergency Housing & Shelters a. The facility must be open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. b. The maximum number of residents in the facility is limited to the general capacity of the building, but in no case shall it exceed 75 residents. c. Beds or rooms shall be assigned to specific residents. d. On-site services such as laundry, hygiene, and meals are limited to the residents of the facility and shall not be available for drop-in use by non-residents. e. In order to prevent the concentra�on of facili�es in one area of the City, the proposed facility must be distanced at least 3/4 mile from any other stand-alone emergency shelter or transi�onal and suppor�ve housing, as measured from the nearest points of such proper�es. f. The facility must be located within ¼ mile of a fixed transit route.  e. The facility shall meet any applicable state and federal licensing requirements. §10-2I-3(C) Limited Use Standards in C-2 (Freeway Commercial) District: §10-2I-3(C)(13) Emergency Housing & Shelters a. The facility must be open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. b. The maximum number of residents in the facility is limited to the general capacity of the building, but in no case shall it exceed 75 residents. c. Beds or rooms shall be assigned to specific residents. d. On-site services such as laundry, hygiene, and meals are limited to the residents of the facility and shall not be available for drop-in use by non-residents. e. In order to prevent the concentra�on of facili�es in one area of the City, the proposed facility must be distanced at least 3/4 mile from any other stand-alone emergency shelter or transi�onal and suppor�ve housing, as measured from the nearest points of such proper�es. f. The facility must be located within ¼ mile of a fixed transit route. e. The facility shall meet any applicable state and federal licensing requirements. River District Development Regula�ons §10-2E-3(C) Limited Use Standards in RD-M (Neighborhood Center Mixed Use) District: §10-2E-3(C)(13) Emergency Housing & Shelters a. The facility must be open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. b. The maximum number of residents in the facility is limited to the general capacity of the building, but in no case shall it exceed 75 residents. c. Beds or rooms shall be assigned to specific residents. d. On-site services such as laundry, hygiene, and meals are limited to the residents of the facility and shall not be available for drop-in use by non-residents. e. In order to prevent the concentra�on of facili�es in one area of the City, the proposed facility must be distanced at least 3/4 mile from any other stand-alone emergency shelter or transi�onal and suppor�ve housing, as measured from the nearest points of such proper�es. f. The facility must be located within ¼ mile of a fixed transit route.  e. The facility shall meet any applicable state and federal licensing requirements. §10-2I-3(C) Limited Use Standards in RD-C (Freeway Commercial) District: §10-2I-3(C)(10) Emergency Housing & Shelters a. The facility must be open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. b. The maximum number of residents in the facility is limited to the general capacity of the building, but in no case shall it exceed 75 residents. c. Beds or rooms shall be assigned to specific residents. d. On-site services such as laundry, hygiene, and meals are limited to the residents of the facility and shall not be available for drop-in use by non-residents. e. In order to prevent the concentra�on of facili�es in one area of the City, the proposed facility must be distanced at least 3/4 mile from any other stand-alone emergency shelter or transi�onal and suppor�ve housing, as measured from the nearest points of such proper�es. f. The facility must be located within ¼ mile of a fixed transit route. e. The facility shall meet any applicable state and federal licensing requirements.  PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE COMP PLAN MEETING SCHEDULE November 13, 2024 • Parks, Recreation & Open Space Update • Climate Resiliency May 28, 2025 • Population & Housing Workshop • Review Urban Design Revisions • Required Housing Code Amendments • Review Natural Environment Chapter December 11, 2024 June 11, 2025 • Sign Code: Code Audit & Best Practices • Review of GHG Goals • Emergency Housing Workshop • Cultural & Historical - Redlines & January 8, 2025 Policies • Emergency Housing Workshop (if June 25, 2025 needed) • Review of GHG Goals (if needed) • Population & Housing Workshop -LCA • Review of Resiliency Requirements • Update & Schedule on Elements: July 9, 2025 o Climate Planning • Sign Code Public Hearing o Parks, Recreation & Open Space • Utilities & Essential Public Facilities – o City Facilities Master Plan Redlines & Policies o Housing July 23, 2025 January 22, 2025 • Utilities & Essential Public Facilities - • Emergency Housing Public Hearing Workshop re Utilities • LCA Review (if needed) • Review Cultural & Historic Revisions • Critical Area Review August 8, 2025 February 12, 2025 • Utilities & Essential Public Facilities - • Sign Code Workshop with PC & CEC Workshop re Public Safety • Critical Area Review (if needed) August 27, 2025 • Housing Policy Workshop • Review Cultural & Historic Revisions February 26, 2025 September 9, 2025 • Housing Policy Workshop (if needed) • Network Analysis Workshop • Land Use – Redlines & Policies, Map September 24, 2025 March 12, 2025 • Review Revisions – Utilities & Essential • Econ Development – Redlines & Policies Public Facilities • Housing & Community Service – October 8, 2025 Redlines & Policies • Capital Facilities Plan Overview March 26, 2025 • Preliminary Draft of Climate Element • Housing & Community Service – October 22, 2025 Redlines & Policies (if needed) • Transportation - Redlines & Policies • Network analysis -Scope & Timeline • Review Introduction & Governance • Chapters April 4, 2025 CLIMATE ELEMENT SUBMITTAL TO COMMERCE • Urban Design – Redlines & Policies – OCTOBER 15 – JANUARY 15 • Review Revisions to Housing April 23, 2025 November 12, 2025 • Review Revisions to Econ Development • Final Review- Introduction & Chapter Governance Chapters (if needed) • Review Revisions to Housing • Development Code Amendment May 14, 2025 Checklist • Sign Code Workshop • Implementation Plan Workshop December 10, 2025  • Review Revisions to Transportation • Capital Facilities Plan Workshop January 14, 2026 • Parks, Arts & Recreation Plan Presentation • Parks & Recreation Chapter Review January 28, 2026 • Final Climate & Natural Environment Chapter & Policy Review • Finalize Capital Facilities Plan February 11, 2026 • Review Full Draft Document DRAFT TO COMMERCE FOR REVIEW, FEBRUARY 15 – APRIL 15 SEPA, FEBRUARY 15 -APRIL 15 February 25, 2026 • Workshop on Required Development Code Amendments March 11, 2026 • Workshop on Required Development Code Amendment March 25, 2026 • Workshop on Required Development Code Amendments April 8, 2026 • Public Hearing on Required Development Code Amendments April 22, 2026 • Public Hearing on the Periodic Comp Plan Update COMP PLAN & DEVELOPMENT CODE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE CITY COUNCIL MAY 5 1ST & 2ND ORDINANCE READING, MAY 19 & JUNE 2ND RESOLUTION FINDING FINAL COMP PLAN PERIODIC UPDATE IN COMPLIANCE WITH RCW 36.70A.130(1), JUNE 2ND ADOPTED COMP PLAN WITH RESOLUTION DUE TO COMMERCE BY JUNE12,2026 (FOR GRANT REIMBURSEMENT PURPOSES)  Liberty Lake Planning Commission Meeting the 2nd Wednesday of each Month at 4 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers Regular Members - Voting • Dr. Dale Robbins (City Resident) Term Expiration: 12/31/2025 Email: DRobbins@libertylakewa.gov • Dg Garcia (City Resident)* Term Expiration: 12/31/2027 Email: DGarcia@libertylakewa.gov • Jim Baumker (City Resident) Term Expiration: 12/31/2026 Email: JBaumker@libertylakewa.gov • Joe Mann (City Resident) – CHAIR* Term Expiration: 12/31/2027 Email: JMann@libertylakewa.gov • Tom Sahlberg (City Resident) -VICE CHAIR* Term Expiration: 12/31/2026 Email: tsahlberg@libertylakewa.gov • Charlie Jencks (City Resident) Term Expiration: 12/31/2025 Email: cjencks@libertylakewa.gov • Phil Folyer ((City Resident) Term Expiration: 12/31/2026 Email: pfolyer@libertylakewa.gov Adjunct Member(s) - Non Voting • Eugene Heuschel (City Resident)- Adjunct Position #1** Term Expiration: 12/31/2027 Email: gheuschel@libertylakewa.gov • Troy Mullenix (Community Resident) - Adjunct Position #2** Term Expiration: 12/31/2027 Email: tmullenix@libertylakewa.gov Chair/Vice Chair Term (2024/2025) * Design Review Sub-Committee Members (2024/2025) **Design Review Committee Alternate (2024/2025)