Notice of Application for Proposed Short Subdivision - SHP-2025-0032

Notice of Application for Proposed Short Subdivision

City of Spokane Valley

Date Issued: January 9, 2026
File No/Proposal: SHP-2025-0032 Preliminary short plat approval to divide .44 acres into two residential lots.
Applicant: Simpson Engineers, 909 N Argonne Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99202
Owner: Phillips Trust 1231 W Edgewater Drive, Gilbert, AZ, 85295
APPLICATION DATE: December 10, 2025
Determination of Completeness: January 2, 2026
Decision-Making Authority: City of Spokane Valley

Written Comments: Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and provide written comments on the proposal/project and its probable environmental impacts. All comments received by January 23, 2026, which is fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of this notice will be considered prior to deciding on this project. Furthermore, any person may request a copy of the decision regarding the proposal once it has been made. Pursuant to City of Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 17.90 (Appeals), a written appeal of the decision shall be filed with the City of Spokane Valley within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date the notice of the decision is mailed. Standing to appeal, a decision shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of SVMC 17.90.010 (General).

Parcel Number/Site Address/General Location: Parcel number 45183.0124, addressed at 719 N Vista, further located SW ¼ Section 18, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington

Comprehensive Plan: Single Family Residential

Existing Zoning: Single Family Residential Urban (R-4)

Other Permits: City of Spokane Valley Development Engineering Approval; City of Spokane Valley Final Short Plat approval; Spokane County Sewer Connection Permit; and Spokane County, Hutchinson Irrigation #16 Connection Permit.

Required Studies: None required at this time.

Environmental Review: The Planning Division has reviewed the proposal/project and determined that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to WAC 197-11-800 and SVMC 21.20.040 from environmental review under the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).

Existing Environmental Documents: None

Applicable Development Regulations: Section 19.70 SVMC (Density & Dimensions), Title 20 SVMC (Subdivisions), Title 21 SVMC (Environmental Controls), Section 22.20 SVMC (Concurrency), the City of Spokane Valley Street Standards, the Spokane Regional Stormwater Manual, and the Spokane Regional Health District regulations are the primary development regulations applicable to the site.

Public Hearing: Pursuant to SVMC 17.80.050 the Economic Development Department shall be the decision-maker on a proposal to subdivide property into nine (9) or fewer lots. Therefore, the proposal is not subject to a future public hearing.

Comment Period Ends: January 23, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.

Staff contact: Greg Norris, Associate Planner, 10210 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99206, (509) 720-5026 or by email at [email protected]