Notice of Determination of Non-Significance (DNS)
City of Spokane Valley
Date Issued: February 9, 2024
File Number & Name: SEP-2024-0001 –Bowdish Street Improvement Project
Proposal Description: A street improvement project on Bowdish Avenue, from 12th Avenue to 22nd Avenue. Improvements include a traffic circle at the intersection of 16th and Bowdish, street widening on the east side of Bowdish to install sidewalk, and the addition of storm water improvements along the length of the project. Additional right-of-way is required.
Proposal Location: The project side is generally located in the Bowdish right-of-way from 12th Avenue to 22nd Avenue, and located in Section 21 and 28, Township 25 North, Range 45 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington.
Owner/Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 10210 E Sprague Ave., 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 DNS 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 23, 2024.
Staff Contact: Lori Barlow, Senior Planner, City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206; (509) 720-5335; lbarlow@spokanevalleywa.gov
Responsible Official: Chaz Bates, AICP, Planning Manager
Appeal: An appeal of this determination shall be submitted to the Economic Development 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: February 9, 2024
