6/22/2023 - Public Hearing for CTA 2023-0003 ADU Limited Regulations Update; 2nd Rescheduled Hearing now June 22, 6 pm
This hearing will be conducted in person, with the option to attend remotely using web and telephone conference tools, as described below.
Hearing Date and Time: June 22nd, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.; This hearing has been rescheduled a second time from June 8, 2023. The original hearing date was May 25, 2023
Location: 2426 N Discovery Place – CenterPlace Regional Event Center
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.
File Number: CTA-2023-0002
Description of Proposal: City initiated code text amendment to eliminate the requirement that the property owner occupy the primary dwelling unit or the ADU, and other matters related thereto.
Proposal Location: Affects properties citywide.
Applicant: City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Hearing Procedures: The Planning Commission will conduct the hearing pursuant to the rules of procedure adopted in SVMC Title 18 (Boards and Authorities). The public is encouraged 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@spokanevalley.org. Comments will need to be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on June 22, 2023 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 and/or phone number. Interested persons planning to attend via ZOOM will need to sign up to speak no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 22, 2023. Use the link referenced above to sign up for oral public comments. 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 City Council’s decision will be based on the record established before the Planning Commission, pursuant to SVMC 17.90 (Appeals). The Planning Commission will forward a recommendation on the request to the Spokane Valley City Council.
Environmental Determination: Spokane Valley, acting as the Lead Agency, determined the proposal is SEPA exempt pursuant to WAC 197-11-800(19).
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 by logging on to the Spokane Valley SmartGov Public Portal at this web address: ci-spokanevalley-wa.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home.
Go to applications and search for CTA-2023-0002 to review or download the staff report. Please send written comments to Lori Barlow, Senior Planner, 10210 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206; (509) 720-5335; email LBarlow@spokanevalley.org
