SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION

SPOKANE VALLEY

PLANNING COMMISSION

Public Hearing for

Street Vacation

June 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

The City of Spokane Valley Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on June 13, 2024, at City Hall, 10210 East Sprague Avenue at 6:00 p.m., to receive public testimony on the following proposal:

File number: STV-2024-0002

Application/Description of Proposal: A request to vacate a 60’ X 130’ segment of Hutchinson Road, and a 40’ X 270’ segment of Riverside Avenue located north of Sprague Avenue and east of Argonne Avenue. The street segments proposed to be vacated abut property owned by MacPherson Holdings, LLC and CANUSA Land Holdings Corp. Riverside is a short 40’ wide segment of road lying within 120’ of the Argonne and Sprague intersection. The Hutchinson Road segment intersects with Riverside Avenue with a forced east turn movement.

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: http://www.spokanevalley.org/planningcommission.

Applicant: Scott MacPherson, 15 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99212

Applicant: CANUSA Land Holdings, Corp., 8801 E Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99212

Owner: City of Spokane Valley

Location of Proposal: Those portions of Riverside Ave. and Hutchinson that are abutting Tax Parcel #: 45184.9111, 45184.9112, and 95184.2263; located west of the intersection E Riverside Avenue and N Argonne Road, further located in the SE 1/2 of the SE ¼ of Section 18, Township 25 North, Range 44 East Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, 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 comments 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 [email protected]. Comments will need to be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on June 13, 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 June 13, 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 [email protected].

Patricia Rhoades

Spokane Valley Deputy City Clerk

PUBLISH: 05/24/2024 and 05/31/2024