SPOKANE VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
Public Hearing for Street Vacation
March 28, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
The City of Spokane Valley Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on March 28, 2024 at City Hall, 10210 East Sprague Avenue at 6:00 p.m., to receive public testimony on the following proposal:
File number: STV-2024-0001
Application/Description of Proposal: A request to vacate the south 60’X80’ of Lily Road, and the south 60’ X 95’ of Girard Road, located north of I-90 at the terminus of each road. The total area is estimated to be 10,502 sf. ft..
Meeting Details: The hearing will be conducted in person, with the option to attend remotely using web and telephone conference tools as described below.
Location: 10210 E Sprague Avenue – Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers
Zoom Meeting Details: Join Zoom meeting. A link to the Zoom meeting will be provided on the agenda and posted to the City’s webpage: www.spokanevalley.org/planningcommission.
Applicant: Daniel Bruzas, James Boone, LLC, P.O. Box 3586, Spokane, WA 99220
Applicant: Chris Senske, Avodah, LLC, 809 S Buchanon Street, Kennewick, WA 99338
Owner: City of Spokane Valley
Location of Proposal: The Lily right-of-way proposed to be vacated is located approximately 150 feet south of the intersection of Lily and Boone, and adjacent to parcels 35131.1182, 35131.1163, 35131.1116 and 35131.1117; The Girard right-of-way proposed to be vacated is also 150 south of intersection of Girard and Boone, and adjacent to parcels 35131.1145, 35131.1170, 35131.1171, and 35131.1193; further located in the NE quarter of Section 13, Township 25 North, Range 43 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane Valley, Washington.
Environmental Determination: The Planning Division has reviewed the proposal and has determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to WAC 197-11-800 and City of Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC); Title 21 (Environmental Controls) from environmental review under the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
Approval Criteria: Chapter 22.140 (Street Vacations) SVMC; Title 21 (Environmental Controls) SVMC; the City of Spokane Valley Street Standards; the Regional Stormwater Manual; and the Spokane Regional Health District regulations.
Hearing Process: The Planning Commission will conduct the hearing pursuant to the rules of procedure adopted in Title 18 (Boards and Authorities) SVMC. The Commission holds the public hearing to receive comments and forwards a recommendation to the City Council for an ordinance adoption.
The public is encouraged to provide comment in person at the hearing, or to submit written comments prior to the hearing by sending the comments to Lori Barlow, 10210 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, or email to LBarlow@spokanevalleywa.gov. Comments will need to be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on March 28, 2024 in order for them to be received and prepared for submission into the record. Comments received will be entered into the record at the time of the public participation portion of the Public Hearing. Comments received through US Mail will be included if they are received prior to the hearing.
All interested persons may testify at the public hearing in person or via the zoom meeting address or phone number. Interested persons will need to sign up via ZOOM to speak no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 28, 2024 at the link provided in the agenda posted at the link referenced above. Use the link above to sign up for oral public comment. This is not an opportunity for questions or discussion. Remarks will be limited to three minutes per person. Written comments and documents may only be submitted prior to the hearing. Any appeal of the decision will be based on the record established before the Planning Commission, pursuant to Chapter 17.90 (Appeals) SVMC.
Staff Report and Inspection of File: A staff report will be available for inspection seven (7) calendar days before the hearing. The staff report and application file may be inspected at the City of Spokane Valley Permit Center, located at the City of Spokane Valley City Hall, 10210 E Sprague Ave, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. Copies of documents will be made available at a reasonable cost. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Barlow, Senior Planner, at LBarlow@spokanevalleywa.gov.
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Patricia Rhoades, Deputy City Clerk
Spokane Valley
PUBLISH: 03/08/2024 & 03/15/2024
