2024-01-29_IndustrialLandsUpdate_SOWLewis County Comprehensive Plan
Industrial Lands Update – Scope of Work
01/17/24
Purpose
The purpose of the Industrial Lands Update is to update the development regulations for the
TransAlta (RAI) and IPAT UGA (MID) zones, as shown in Map 1, to provide a streamlined process
and non-discretionary approval criteria to support redevelopment of the reclaimed mining
operations.
Map 1 – Industrial Lands Update Project Site
This is a component of the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. Periodic Update is an every-
ten-year review of the existing Comprehensive Plan to address mandatory updates and respond
to changes in local conditions. Periodic Update includes review of local goals and policies
contained in the Comprehensive Plan, as well as implementation measures, which typically
include changes to zoning designations and development regulations.
Project Approach
Task 1 – Public Engagement Plan
A Public Engagement Plan will be created that identifies stakeholders and their primary topics of
interest. A Technical Advisory Group (TAG), which is a subset of the full stakeholder list, will be
formed to provide guidance to the project. It is anticipated that the TAG will include roughly 10
industry experts.
Task 2 – Existing Conditions
Complete an existing conditions report, including a summary of existing zoning and
development regulations.
Task 3 – Problem Identification
Working with the TAG, identify the roadblocks to successful redevelopment of the site. This may
include issues related to the development regulations, infrastructure, etc.
Task 4 – Solution Options
Working with the TAG, develop optional solutions and anticipate effects of the solutions to
address the roadblocks identified in Task 3.
Task 5 – Recommendation
Recommended solutions will be identified by staff. The recommendation will be shared with the
TAG and other stakeholders for feedback. That feedback will be used to finalize the
recommendation that will be brought forward for adoption as part of the Comprehensive Plan
Periodic Update.
Task 6 – Adoption
The Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update adoption process, which this update is part of, will
include SEPA analysis and workshops and public hearings with the Lewis County Planning
Commission and Board of County Commissioners.
Timeline
Task Start End Deliverables
1. Public Engagement Plan 2/1/24 2/15/24 PEP document, formation of TAG
2. Existing Conditions 2/15/24 3/30/24 Final Report
3. Problem Identification 4/1/24 6/30/24 Draft/Final Memo
4. Solutions Options 7/1/24 8/30/24 Draft/Final Memo
5. Recommendation 9/1/24 12/31/24 Final Report Incorporation into Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
6. Adoption 1/1/25 6/30/25 1. Adopted Amendments to Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies 2. Adopted Amendments to Zoning Designations and Development Regulations