Notice of Application for proposed Subdivision
City of Spokane Valley
File No/Proposal:– Valleyway Subdivision (SUB-2023-0007) Request for preliminary long subdivision to divide 1.91 acres into 15 residential lots.
Owner: Valleyway Properties, LLC. 13428 East Sanson Avenue, Spokane Valley WA, 99216.
Applicant: Whipple Consulting Engineers, 21 S Pines Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Application Date: October 26, 2023
Determination of Completeness: November 20, 2023
Decision-Making Authority: Hearing Examiner, 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 December 27, 2023, which is thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this notice, will be considered prior to deciding on this project. Any person may request a copy of the decision for the proposal once made. Pursuant to City of Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 17.90 (Appeals), a written appeal of the decision shall be filed per direction from the Hearing Examiner’s decision within specified time frame. Standing to appeal a decision shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of SVMC 17.90.010 (General).
Parcel Number (s) / Site Address / General Location Parcels 45154.1004 and 45154.1007 addressed as 13411 and 13423 E Valleyway Avenue, further located in the NW 1/4 of the SE ¼ Section 15, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington.
Comprehensive Plan: Single-family Residential (SFR)
Existing Zoning: Single-family Residential District (R-4)
Other Permits: City of Spokane Valley Engineering Approval; City of Spokane Valley Final Plat Approval; Spokane County Wastewater Division Sewer Connection Permit; and Vera Water and Power Connection Permit.
Required Studies: None at this time.
Environmental Review: The Planning Division has reviewed the proposal/project and has determined that the project is not categorically exempt pursuant to WAC 197-11-800 from environmental review under the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act. The Planning Division acting as lead agency will conduct an environmental review of the proposed preliminary plat and will issue a separate threshold determination.
Existing Environmental Documents: The applicant submitted a completed Environmental Checklist for the proposed preliminary plat pursuant to WAC 197-11-315. A Critical Areas Report, Geo-hazard Evaluation, and a Trip Generation and Distribution Letter were also submitted.
Applicable Development Regulations: SVMC Title 20 (Subdivisions), Section 19.70 (Density and Dimensions), Section 21.20 (State Environmental Policy Act), and Section 22.20 (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: The long subdivision action is subject to a public hearing. Separate public notice of the scheduled public hearing date and time will be conducted.
Comment Period Ends: December 27, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Staff contact: Greg Norris, Planner, 10210 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 720-5026, gnorris@spokanevalleywa.gov.
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Patricia Rhoades
Spokane Valley Deputy City Clerk
PUBLISH: 11-24-23
