City of Spokane Valley

Notice of Determination of Non-Significance – Optional Process (ODNS)

City of Spokane Valley

Date Issued: June 28, 2024

File Number & Name: SEP-2024-0008 / Flora Park (Phase 1)

Proposal Description: Grading, site development, and utility installation for a new public park that will include a cross-country course, restrooms, passive trails, onsite parking, and other associated facilities over a 60-acre site. This is a phased development, with the initial phase of development taking place on property owned by the City of Spokane Valley. Subsequent phases of development will take place within the shoreline jurisdiction and on property owned by Washington State Department of Parks and Recreation. An additional SEPA determination shall be issued prior to subsequent phases of development.

Proposal Location: Parcels 55072.0324, 55072.0318, 55072.0319, 55075.0218, and 5072.0325, further located in the NW ¼ of Section 07, Township 25 North, Range 45 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington

APPLICANT: City of Spokane Valley. 10210 E Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206

OWNERS: (1) City of Spokane Valley. 10210 E Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206;

(2) Washington State Department of Parks and Recreation. 7510 Cleanwater Lane, Olympia, WA 98504

Lead Agency: City of Spokane Valley

Review: 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.

The City of Spokane Valley has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a Determination of Non-significance (DNS). The optional DNS process, pursuant to WAC 197-11-355, is being used. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impact of this proposal. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the completed SEPA Checklist, subsequent threshold determination, and any other information concerning this proposal may be obtained from the staff contact provided below.

Staff Contact: Levi Basinger, Associate Planner, City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, PH (509) 720-5332; FX (509)720-5075, [email protected]

Responsible Official: Chaz Bates, AICP, Planning Manager

comment period:  Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and provide written comments on the proposed project and its probable environmental impacts. Written comments may be submitted from the date of this notice, June 28, 2024, through 4:00 p.m. on July 12, 2024. All comments received within 14 calendar days of issuance will be considered prior to making a final determination decision on this application.

Patricia Rhoades, Deputy City Clerk

City of Spokane Valley

PUBLISH: June 28, 2024