WELCOME To the Pierce County Commercial Real estate brokers conference

1. WELCOME To thePierce CountyCommercial Real estate brokers conference September 14th, 2010 Commercial Real Estate Brokers Conference

2. Agenda • 8:00 - 8:25 AM Lobby registration • 8:30 – 8:45Joe Phillips, Kevin Phelps Welcome/Introductions • 8:45 – 9:00Deirdre Wilson Overview: Planning and Development Regulations Parcel Research: it’s more than zoning. • 9:00 – 9:15 Brandy Riche Pierce County GIS • 9:15 – 9:30 Deirdre Wilson Cottage Industries; Commercial uses in residential zones. Non-Conforming Standards: What are they? • 9:30 – 9:45 Diana Ranes Building Amnesty / Code Enforcement • 9:45 – 10:00Steve McClain Building and Land Use permits; what does your client need? • 10:00 – 10:15 Break • 10:15 – 10:30 Steve Chanfrau Commercial Sewer pretreatment Review Process. • 10:30 – 10:45 Jane Parr Traffic Impact Fees 11. 10:45 – 11:25 Joe Phillips / All Q & A • 11:25 – 11:30Hans Kueck Closing Comments / Thanks

3. Welcome / Introductions Joe Phillips: Economic Development Division Kevin Phelps, Deputy County Executive

4. Agenda Item #3 Overview: Planning in Pierce County Deirdre Wilson: Current Planning

5. Agenda Item #3 Planning in Pierce County Growth Management Overview Urban Vs. Rural Establishment of Zoning and Affect of Community Plans

6. Agenda Item #3 Handout overview; “Research Worksheet” Application for site specific information

7. Agenda Item #4 Pierce County GIS Systems Brandy Riche: GIS

8. GIS data options What can you get for free? (Public GIS) What if you need more data or more functionality? Order data if you have GIS tools already Tools available on subscription GIS system • How to subscribe to Countyview • Cost? • Support?

9. Option 1: PublicGIS PublicGIS is an internet application available at: http://matterhorn.co.pierce.wa.us/Publicgis/ • Basic/limited data • Simple functionality • Provides links to additional information • Very easy to use • Free! • Will get a facelift in 2011

10. Option 2: Ordering GIS Data GIS Data Express: • Great for those with local GIS or Autocad capability (we even provide a link to a free GIS data viewer you can download). • Internet-based system with approximately 240 datasets available to order. • Customized orders with current data (no pre-cut cd’s). • Full metadata and data previews available to ensure you are getting the correct data. • You will have to sign disclaimer and tell us a little about your project. We use that information to fine tune the assistance and data we provide you. • Data provided on CD, DVD, or FTP, and available in a couple of different GIS data formats. • Approximately 4-8 themes can be obtained for the minimum processing fee of $80/hr. • http://yakima.co.pierce.wa.us/geodataexpress/main.html

11. Option 3: Subscription GIS CountyView Web – a GIS application with data…. • Original version of CountyView premiered July, 1996 • User friendly, internet-based application to access more than 800 themes of geographic data for Pierce County • Customized and optimized for local government business functions and public service programs • Accessible from wireless laptops for field support. • Supports users of all skill levels with an easy-to-use interface and a broad range of functions and capabilities • Enables users to view data via a clickable data menu, perform locates, query, simple analysis, reports, and map output via agency templates • Application and data available made available to subscribers in 2006.

12. CountyView Web What are the benefits of CountyView subscription? Efficient and improves the quality of customer service Access more and better information for issue analysis and decision making Using the same basic data being used by County departments and subscribing cities Leverage existing County hardware, software, data, and staff resources for increased productivity and efficiency Instant GIS capability, web based for portability to field and clients Training and support by staff that USE the application to ensure your success Much more than a viewer!

13. CountyView Web • Best Uses for CountyView Web • Display combinations of data themes and analyze their spatial relationships • Locate features, addresses, parcels, plats, coordinate pairs • Query data and report results • Create editable map markup • Create template-driven maps quickly and easily using local output devices • Create what-if scenarios with client using real data • Gather data from multiple sources in one application for ease of use and county-level analysis

14. CountyViewFunctions CountyView Web • User friendly data menu • Locator application including place names • Owner notify function with address label output in pdf • Spatial bookmarks • Integration with Google Earth, StreetView, and Bing Maps • Ability to do SQL queries • Extract tables to Excel • Drawing tools for map markup • Full metadata–“data about the data” • “Identify” tools with direct links to County and non-County websites for further information • Buffers, selections, select-by-theme • Ability to save your work for later use • Map output in pdf on templates customized with company logo

15. CountyView User Experience Interface is simple, user-friendly and provides lots of functionality. Table of Contents allows: -viewing control of layers -turning labels on/off -change order of layers -viewing Metadata -adjusting symbology

16. CountyView User Experience Additional tools make everyday tasks easy: -A searchable and robust data menu that organizes data in logical categories. -Locates on multiple types of data -Access to other websites for additional information at your map location.

17. CountyView User Experience More GIS tools…. -A query builder that allows the user to filter the data. -Multiple table output formats that provide either a nice view of the data, or usability in Excel.

18. CountyView User Experience More GIS tools…. -links to other related websites for more accessory information. -”Owner Notify” tool that allows easy selection of affected parcels, and produces actual PO-compliant labels for printing on mailing labels.

19. CountyView User Experience More GIS tools…. -markup tools that allow you to draw extra features, label locations of your choice, etc. -Customized map templates with your business logo provide easy output options to Acrobat PDF files, jpegs, or hardcopy.

20. Who uses CVWeb in Pierce County? • County Council • County Executive • Planning and Land Services • Public Works & Utilities • Parks and Recreation • Assessor/Treasurer • Auditor • Budget & Finance • Sheriff • Prosecuting Attorney • Dept of Assigned Council • Health Department • Emergency Management • Facilities Management • Information Services

21. Who are some of the Subscribers?

22. Subscription Fees • 2010 CountyView Web Subscription fee is $1,330/user/yr. This includes: • Training (4 hour hands-on class) • 12 hours phone or onsite support/year • Online access from anywhere with a good data connection • 24/7 availability with minor maintenance interruptions Fine Print – -Limited to companies with offices/projects in Pierce County. -Accounts are unique – Sharing of account is prohibited and concurrent use is blocked. -Option available for Orthophotos and other licensed datasets. Requires separate contract and fees.

23. CVWeb Summary • A user-friendly application requiring minimal training for the non-GIS user • A function-rich program that allows you to grow in your GIS use over time and expand it as needs require • A web-based application allowing you to access it from anywhere – work and field. • An inexpensive tool to access datasets from many different County departments, as well as partnering agencies and jurisdictions • A system to create new products for your clients to increase your revenue stream. • A great value! For more information – contact Brandy Riche, Subscription Coordinator briche@co.pierce.wa.us, 253-798-4929

24. Agenda Item #5 Cottage Industry / Non-Conforming Standards Deirdre Wilson: Current Planning

25. Agenda Item #5 Cottage Industry Handout overview; “Cottage Industry, 18A.35.060” Application process for Cottage Industry I(AUP) and II(CP) Non-Conforming Standards

26. Agenda Item #6 Building Amnesty / Code Enforcement Diana Ranes: Planning and Land Services

27. Agenda Item #6 What is the “Building Amnesty” Program? What data did we use to identify new buildings, additions or remodels which were constructed without permits? Benefits: 4 points What structures are eligible for the program? Length of program

28. Agenda Item #6 How to apply Current review status and progress Response – applications Amnesty website link… http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/services/home/property/pals/violations/enforce.htm

29. Agenda Item #6

30. Agenda Item #6 Code Enforcement A Reactive program Pierce County responds clearinghouse….. www.piercecountyresponds.org Or call phone (253) 798-4636 Separation of Enforcement Duties Time Specific Deadlines Enforcement Tools

31. Agenda Item #7 Building and Land Use Permits Steve McClain: Planning and Land Services

32. Agenda Item #7 Are there different building permit types for commercial occupancies? There are different types of construction activities or tenant changes but only one permit type.

33. Agenda Item #7 Some examples are: New construction / additions Tenant Improvement Change of Tenant Change of Occupancy/Use

34. Agenda Item #7 When is a permit required? Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

35. Agenda Item #7 The bottom line: Any physical alteration or a new occupancy in a commercial building requires a building permit. There are a couple of exceptions. • Same business type with no physical alterations • Same occupancy classification with no physical alterations

36. Agenda Item #7 If a permit is required are building plans required? Yes. We always need a floor plan for review. The amount of additional drawings and detail is determined by the type of alterations made to the building or space.

37. Agenda Item #7 Do I have to hire an architect to prepare my plans? Not necessarily. Plans can often be prepared by a skilled designer who can show competency in preparing plans and providing adequate information to show code compliance.

38. Agenda Item #7 Preliminary Building and Fire Code Reviews • Can significantly reduce review time • Typically arranged within 7 – 10 days • No fees required

39. Agenda Item #7 Additional Regulations to Consider • Fire Flow Ordinance • Emergency Vehicle Access • Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement • Sprinkler TI

40. Agenda Item #8 BREAK 10:00 – 10:15

41. Agenda Item #9 Sewer Pretreatment Requirements Steve Chanfrau: Public Works and Utilities

42. Agenda Item #9 When is sanitary sewer pretreatment review required by Pierce County? All commercial building permits on properties connected to sanitary sewer “Tenant Improvements” on existing structures

43. Agenda Item #9 As determined by review, not all projects will require sewer pretreatment devices, but other pretreatment measures may still be required: • Raising a sewer cleanout access to ground surface • Additional connection charges if sewer use is substantially increased Pretreatment review for some projects can be fast-tracked at the County’s discretion.

44. Agenda Item #9 What are sewer pretreatment devices, and what do they do? Typical pretreatment devices are grease interceptors and oil/water separators. Trap fats, oils greases, prevent sewer clogging Other pretreatment devices: hair, lint, and amalgam traps, acid neutralization traps, and silver recovery systems.

45. Agenda Item #9 When and how is pretreatment application made? Prior to or together with building permit “Pretreatment Review” and “Time/Materials” forms are both required at time of application Forms are available at http://www.piercecountywa.org/pc/abtus/ourorg/pwu/sewer/eng/forms.htm P.C. Development Center, 2401 South 35th St.

46. Agenda Item #9 Note: If sewer pretreatment devices or measures are required, the expense and time taken for design and construction can have a significant impact on the project. Pretreatment reviews; 10-15 workdays 1st review, 5-10 workdays subsequent reviews. Advise clients to plan accordingly Contact P. C. Sewers at (253) 798-4050

47. Agenda Item #10 Traffic Impact Fees (TIF) Jane Parr: Public Works and Utilities

48. Agenda Item #10 What are Traffic Impact Fees? Effective January 1st, 2007 Charges on new development Pays for the capital improvements needed to accommodate the increase in traffic due to the new development.

49. Agenda Item #10 What are Traffic Impact Fees? Ensures that new development is paying at least a portion of their share of the traffic improvements needed to serve the new growth. Fees are not arbitrarily set: Based on….. * Traffic trips generated * Area of County the Development is in

50. Agenda Item #10 When are Traffic Impact Fees paid? Currently: At the time a building permit is issued for commercial development.