Notice of Public Hearing
City of Spokane Valley
CTA-2023-0004– Planning Commission Meeting Frequency Update
This hearing will be conducted in person, with the option to attend remotely using web and telephone conference tools, as described below.
Hearing Date and Time: November 9th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Location: 2426 N Discovery Place – CenterPlace
Zoom Meeting Details: Join Zoom Meeting
A link to the Zoom meeting will be provided on the agenda and posted to the City’s webpage: www.spokanevalley.org/planningcommission.
File Number: CTA-2023-0004
Description of Proposal: City initiated code text amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code to amend SVMC 1810.030 by changing the frequency which the Planning Commission must meet, and other related matters.
Proposal Location: Non-Project Action
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Hearing Procedures: The Planning Commission will conduct the hearing pursuant to the rules of procedure adopted in SVMC Title 18 (Boards and Authorities). The public is encouraged to submit written comments prior to the hearing by sending the comments to Lori Barlow, 10210 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, or email to LBarlow@spokanevalley.org. Comments will need to be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on November 12, 2023, in order for them to be received and prepared for submission into the record. Comments received will be entered into the record at the time of the public participation portion of the Public Hearing. Comments received through US Mail will be included if they are received prior to the hearing.
All interested persons may testify at the public hearing in person or via the zoom meeting address and/or phone number. Interested persons planning to attend via ZOOM will need to sign up to speak no later than 4:00 p.m. on November 12, 2023. Use the link referenced above to sign up for oral public comments. This is not an opportunity for questions or discussion. Remarks will be limited to three minutes per person. Written comments and documents may only be submitted prior to the hearing. Any appeal of the City Council’s decision will be based on the record established before the Planning Commission, pursuant to SVMC 17.90 (Appeals). The Planning Commission will forward a recommendation on the request to the Spokane Valley City Council.
Environmental Determination: Spokane Valley, acting as the Lead Agency, determined the proposal is SEPA exempt pursuant to WAC 197-11-800(19).
Staff Report and Inspection of File: A staff report will be available for inspection seven (7) calendar days before the hearing and may be inspected at the City of Spokane Valley Permit Center, 10210 E Sprague Ave., between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. Copies of documents will be made available at a reasonable cost.
Patricia Rhoades
Spokane Valley Deputy City Clerk
Publish: October 20 and 27, 2023
