Notice of Application for Proposed Short Subdivision
City of Spokane Valley
File No/Proposal: SHP-2024-0005 – Preliminary short subdivision request to divide 23,976 square feet into two residential lots.
Owners: Craig and Ryoko French. 317 N Adams Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Applicant: Whipple Consulting Engineers. 21 S Pines Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Application Date: February 27, 2024
Determination of Completeness: March 4, 2024
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 March 22, 2024, which is fourteen (14) 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 number 45143.9192, addressed as 317 N Adams Road, located west of the intersection between Adams Road and Valleyway Avenue, further located in the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 14, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Single Family Residential (SFR)
Existing Zoning: Single Family Residential Urban (R-4)
Other Permits: City of Spokane Valley Engineering Approval; City of Spokane Valley Final Short Plat Approval; Spokane County Wastewater Connection Permit; and Vera Water and Power 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: March 22, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m.
Staff contact: Levi Basinger, Associate 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: 03-08-24
