SPOKANE VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
Public Hearing for Street Vacation
March 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
The City of Spokane Valley Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on March 27, 2025, at City Hall, 10210 East Sprague Avenue at 6:00 p.m., to receive public testimony on the following proposal:
File number: STV-2025-0001
Application/Description of Proposal: A request to vacate a 20’ X 185’ segment of unimproved alleyway extending north from Appleway Avenue, located east Long Road and west of Greenacres Road.
Meeting Details: The hearing will be conducted in person, with the option to attend remotely using web and telephone conference tools as described below.
Location: 10210 E Sprague Avenue – Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers
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.
Applicant Representative: Ryan Spidahl, Storhaug Engineers, 510 E 3rd Ave., Spokane, WA 99202
Abutting Property Owner Applicant: Don and Edith Corson, 23033 E Broadway Ave., Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Owner: City of Spokane Valley
Location of Proposal: Those portions of the unnamed Appleway Alleyway that are abutting Tax Parcel #’s 55184.1510, 55184.1509, 55184.1521, and 55184.1522; located west of the intersection of Greenacres Road and Appleway Avenue, further located in the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 18, Township 25 North, Range 45 East Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington.
Environmental Determination: The Planning Division has reviewed the proposal and has determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to WAC 197-11-800 and City of Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC); Title 21 (Environmental Controls) from environmental review under the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
Approval Criteria: Chapter 22.140 (Street Vacations) SVMC; Title 21 (Environmental Controls) SVMC; the City of Spokane Valley Street Standards; the Regional Stormwater Manual; and the Spokane Regional Health District regulations.
Hearing Process: The Planning Commission will conduct the hearing pursuant to the rules of procedure adopted in Title 18 (Boards and Authorities) SVMC. The Commission holds the public hearing to receive comments and forwards a recommendation to the City Council for an ordinance adoption.
The public is encouraged to provide comment in person at the hearing, or 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@spokanevalleywa.gov. Comments will need to be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on March 27, 2025, 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 or phone number. Interested persons will need to sign up via ZOOM to speak no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 27, 2025 at the link provided in the agenda posted at the link referenced above. Use the link above to sign up for oral public comment. 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 decision will be based on the record established before the Planning Commission, pursuant to Chapter 17.90 (Appeals) SVMC.
Staff Report and Inspection of File: A staff report will be available for inspection seven (7) calendar days before the hearing. The staff report and application file may be inspected at the City of Spokane Valley Permit Center, located at the City of Spokane Valley City Hall, 10210 E Sprague Ave, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. Copies of documents will be made available at a reasonable cost. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Barlow, Senior Planner, at LBarlow@spokanevalleywa.gov.
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Patricia Rhoades
Spokane Valley Deputy City Clerk
PUBLISH: 03-07-25 & 03-14-25
