Notice of Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS)
City of Spokane Valley
Date Issued: December 15, 2023
File Number & Name: SUB-2023-0006 / 4th & Steen Subdivision
Proposal Description: Subdivision of 6.41 acres into 25 residential lots and one tract.
Proposal Location: Tax parcel number 45241.9135, addressed as 16710 E 4th Avenue, located west of and adjacent to Steen Road, southwest of the intersection of E 4th Ave and S Steen Road, further located in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 24, Township 25 North, Range 44 East Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington
APPLICANT: Ray Kimball, Whipple Consulting Engineers, 21 S Pines Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Owner: Ryno Land, LLC, 16309 E Marietta Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
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 MDNS 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 5:00 p.m. on December 29, 2023.
Staff Contact: Martin Palaniuk, Associate Planner, City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, PH (509) 720-5031; mpalaniuk@spokanevalleywa.gov
Responsible Official: Chaz Bates, AICP, Planning Manager
Mitigation Measures: (1) Prior to issuance of the Engineered Grading Permit, the applicant shall submit a Cultural Resource Survey report completed by a qualified professional to the Spokane Valley Economic Development Department. In addition to the report, the applicant shall submit evidence of the acceptance/concurrence with the findings in the report from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians. (2) Prior to issuance of the Engineered Grading Permit, an Inadvertent Discovery Plan shall be prepared by the applicant and submitted to the Spokane Valley Community and Public Works Department.
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 Rhoades, Deputy City Clerk
City of Spokane Valley
PUBLISH: December 15, 2023
