Notice of Application for Proposed Short Subdivision
City of Spokane Valley
File No/Proposal: SHP-2023-0033 – Preliminary short subdivision to divide 1.10-acres into eight residential lots.
Owner: Cristin and Negussie Argaw. 17221 E Alki Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99016
Applicant: Whipple Consulting Engineers. 21 S Pines Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Application Date: October 24, 2023
Determination of Completeness: November 1, 2023
Decision-Making Authority: City of Spokane Valley
Written Comments: Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and provide written comments on the proposal/project and its probable environmental impacts. All comments received by November 27, 2023, which is seventeen (17) calendar days from the date of this notice, will be considered prior to deciding on this project. Further, any person may request a copy of the decision for the proposal once the decision is made. Pursuant to City of Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 17.90 (Appeal to Hearing Examiner), any appeal to the hearing examiner shall be filed with the City of Spokane Valley Community and Public Works Department and be received no later than fourteen (14) calendar days after written notice of the decision is mailed. Receipt of a complete appeal submittal shall stay the original decision until a final decision on the appeal has been reached.
Parcel Number/Site Address/General Location: Parcel numbers 55183.1106 and 55183.1110, addressed as 17307 and 17221 E Alki Avenue, located northwest of the intersection between Alki Avenue and Arc Court, further located in the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 18, Township 25 North, Range 45 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington
Comprehensive Plan: Single Family Residential (SFR)
Existing Zoning: Single Family Residential (R-3)
Other Permits: City of Spokane Valley Engineering Approval; City of Spokane Valley Final Short Plat Approval; Spokane County Wastewater Connection Permit; and Consolidated Irrigation District No. 19 Connection Permit.
Environmental Review: The Planning Division has reviewed the proposal/project and has determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to WAC 197-11-800 and SVMC 21.20.040 from environmental review under the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
Existing Environmental Documents: None.
Applicable Development Regulations: Chapter 19.70 SVMC (Density & Dimensions), SVMC Title 20 (Subdivisions), SVMC Title 21 (Environmental Controls) Section 22.20 SVMC (Concurrency), the City of Spokane Valley Street Standards, the Spokane Regional Stormwater Manual, and the Spokane Regional Health District regulations are the primary development regulations applicable to the site.
Public Hearing: Pursuant to SVMC 17.80.050 the Community and Public Works Department shall be the decision-maker on a proposal to subdivide property into nine (9) or fewer lots. Therefore, the proposal is not subject to a future public hearing.
Comment Period Ends: November 27, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Staff contact: Levi Basinger, Planner, 10210 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99206, (509) 720-5332, or by email at lbasinger@spokanevalleywa.gov.
Patricia Rhoades
Deputy City Clerk
PUBLISH: 11-10-23
