Notice of Application for Proposed Subdivision
City of Spokane Valley
File No/Proposal: 4th & Steen Subdivision (SUB-2023-0006) – Request for preliminary long subdivision to divide 6.41 acres into 25 residential lots and 1 tract.
Owner: Ryno Land, LLC, 16309 E Marietta Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Applicant: Ray Kimball, Whipple Consulting Engineers, 21 S Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Application Date: October 18, 2023
Determination of Completeness: October 30, 2023
Decision-Making Authority: City of Spokane Valley Hearing Examiner
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 4, 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: Tax parcel number 45241.9135, addressed as 16710 E 4th Avenue, located west of and adjacent to Steen Road, southwest of the intersection of E 4th Ave and S Steen Road, further located in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 24, Township 25 North, Range 44 East Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington
Comprehensive Plan: Single-family Residential (SFR)
Existing Zoning: Single-family Residential District (R-3)
Other Permits: City of Spokane Valley Engineering Approval; City of Spokane Valley Final Plat Approval; Spokane County Wastewater Division Sewer Connection Permit; and Consolidated Irrigation District #19 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 4, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.
Staff contact: Martin Palaniuk, Associate Planner, 10210 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 720-5031, mpalaniuk@spokanevalleywa.gov.
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Patricia Rhoades
Spokane Valley Deputy City Clerk
PUBLISH: 11-3-23
