Notice of Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS)
City of Spokane Valley
Date Issued: January 19, 2024
File Number & Name: SUB-2023-0007 / Valleyway Properties Subdivision
Proposal Description: Subdivision of 1.19 acres into 15 residential lots.
Proposal Location: Parcels 45154.1004 and 45154.1007, addressed as 13411 and 13423 E Valleyway Avenue, further located in the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 15, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington
Owner: Valleyway Properties, LLC. 13428 East Sanson Avenue, Spokane Valley WA, 99216
APPLICANT: Whipple Consulting Engineers. 21 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley WA, 99206
Lead Agency: City of Spokane Valley
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that this project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
Determination: This MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). The lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date issued. Comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. on February 2, 2024.
Staff Contact: Levi Basinger, Associate Planner, City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, PH (509) 720-5332; lbasinger@spokanevalleywa.gov
Responsible Official: Chaz Bates, AICP, Planning Manager
Mitigation Measures: (1) Prior to issuance of the Engineered Grading Permit, the applicant shall submit a Cultural Resource Survey report completed by a qualified professional to the Spokane Valley Planning Division. In addition to the report, the applicant shall submit evidence of the acceptance/concurrence with the findings in the report from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians. (2) Prior to issuance of the Engineered Grading Permit, an Inadvertent Discovery Plan shall be prepared by the applicant and submitted to the Spokane Valley Planning Division.
Appeal: An appeal of this determination shall be submitted to the Community & Public Works Department within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date issued. The appeal must be written, and specific factual objections made to the City’s threshold determination. Appeals shall be conducted in conformance with Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 17.90 Appeals, and any required fees pursuant to the City’s adopted Fee Schedule shall be paid at the time of appeal submittal. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-680, appeals shall be limited to a review of a final threshold determination.
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Patricia Rhodes, Deputy City Clerk
Spokane Valley
PUBLISH: 01/19/2024
