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Short Course on Local Planning

June 12, 2013

Announcement and Agenda for Short Course on Local Planning

The City of Spokane Planning and Development Services and the City of Spokane Valley Planning Division are hosting a Short Course on Local Planning on Wednesday, June 19, from 6:30 TO 9:30 P.M. in the City of Spokane Council Chambers, 808 West Spokane Falls Boulevard, Lower Level. The course is sponsored by the Washington State Department of Commerce and the Planning Association of Washington. This is an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about planning or to refresh your planning knowledge. We hope to see you there!



Revised Documents for Comprehensive Plan Amendment

June 7, 2013

Z1200046COMP - Sonneland
Applicant John E. Sonneland of 29th Street Investments, LLC; JE Sonneland; Sonneland Commercial Properties, LLC; Sonneland Residential Properties LLC
Location Southwest corner of 29th and Southeast Boulevad
  Please go to the Comprehensive Plan Amendments page to see the revised applications, maps, environmental checklist and other related information.


2013 Mayor's Urban Design Awards

May 30, 2013

The Mayor’s Urban Design Awards recognize and thank people who contribute to Spokane’s quality of life and help implement the City’s Comprehensive Plan through good urban design. The awards will highlight the importance of creative thought, technical proficiency, and the relationship of good urban design to our city’s economic health and overall well-being. These bi-annual awards will be announced by the Mayor during a Spokane City Council meeting. Award winners will receive a Certificate of Recognition and be showcased on the City’s Urban Design website.

For more information and registration materials: 2013 Mayor's Urban Design Awards.



Notice of Application, Public Comment Period and Public Hearing

May 30, 2013

Z1300019CUP3 – Combined Sewer Overflow Tank (CSO) at Underhill Park
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Applicant City of Spokane, Wastewater Department
Location Underhill Park at 2910 E Hartson Ave
Description of Project The City of Spokane Wastewater is proposing to construct an underground CSO storage tank with the dimensions of 100 feet width by 375 feet length by 15 feet height. The tank volume is 1.4 million gallons. The proposed project will be beneath the existing Underhill Park parking lot and will require removal of approximately 10 trees. Both trees and parking lot will be replaced. Because this site is located in an active park area, the construction schedule will be coordinated with the Parks Department to least impact public use during construction and to restore and improve the park during restoration. The proposed CSO tank and associated piping have been situated such that the large fir trees on the east boundary of the park will not be disturbed.
Notice of Application, Public Comment Period
and Public
Hearing		 Written comments may be submitted on this application prior to June 3, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

There will be a Public Hearing on this proposal before the City of Spokane Hearing Examiner on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 9:00 am, in the Briefing Center, Lower Level of City Hall, 808 West Spokane Falls Boulevard, Spokane, WA.  Any person may submit written comments on the proposal and/or appear at the public hearing.

  • Notice of Application
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    Contact Written comments should be sent via mail or email:

    Planning & Development Services
    Attn: Ken Pelton, Senior Planner
    808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
    Spokane, WA 99201-3329
    Email:kpelton@spokanecity.org
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    Mobile Food Vendor Project

    May 23, 2013

    Mobile Food Vendor

    The overall goal of the project is to revisit the City’s rules governing mobile food vendors to create an easier, more predictable system for such entrepreneurs. The proposed revisions affect both licensing requirements and land use regulations of SMC Title 10, Division II – Regulation of Activities, License Code and SMC Title 17C., the Land Use Standards of the Unified Development Code, respectively.

    For more information on the Mobile Food Vending Project please contact Andrew Worlock: aworlock@spokanecity.org at (509) 625-6991.



    West Plains Subarea Planning
    Second Public Workshop

    May 17, 2013

    At the workshop, there were two activities. The first, showcased the proposed draft arterial network (shown here below) and attendees were asked to offer changes or suggestions by selecting different road types for a future arterial network in the West Plains.

    West Plains Arterial Network Designations Draft Alternative (click to view)

    The second activity asked attendees to review the existing planned bicycle network in the West Plains from SRTC, City of Spokane, City of Airway Heights, and City of Cheney, and provide feedback on any missing connections.

    West Plains Planned Bicycle Network Compilation (click to view)

     


    Notice of Application, SEPA Determination and Public Comment Period

    May 17, 2013

    Z1300025SSDP – Huntington Park
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    Applicant Avista Corporation
    Location 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201
    Description of Project Avista plans to make improvements to Huntington Park that will accommodate visitor use that has changed since the park was initially developed. These improvements consist of sidewalks, which are designed to separate pedestrian traffic from the service road, signage, planters, benches and small grassy areas. One small overlook will be developed to allow the public a safe place to enjoy views of the Upper Falls. The primary linkage is through the current City Hall parking lot from Post Street and Riverfront Park. This will be re-designed by terracing down to an overlook that leads to a new sidewalk to Huntington Park. The terraces will accommodate sitting areas with landscaping and grass where feasible. The design goal for this section is to create a plaza type atmosphere that connects the Riverfront and Huntington Parks and that can be used for passive recreational opportunities.
    Notice of Application,
    SEPA
    Determination
    and Public Comment Period    		 Written comments may be submitted on this application prior to June 17, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
    Contact Written comments should be sent via mail or email:

    Planning & Development Services
    Attn: Tami Palmquist, Associate Planner
    808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
    Spokane, WA 99201-3329
    Email:tpalmquist@spokanecity.org
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    Informal Request for Proposals
    Business District Revitalization Management/Implementation

    April 24, 2013

    The City of Spokane, through its Planning and Development Services Department is initiating this Informal Request for Proposals (IRFP) to solicit Proposals from firms interested in providing Business District Management and Implementations Services. The purpose of this request is to hire a consultant or agency to provide solid business district management services and/or to implement specific district plan components or action strategies in one to three commercial centers.

    Please view the official Informal Request for Proposals for more information.



    West Plains Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Committee Presentation

    April 24, 2013

    On April 24th, we presented to the West Plains Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Committee about the West Plains Sub-Area planning process thus far. We spoke about the existing conditions in the West Plains, the purpose and scope of the project and showcased the inventory of industrial land we completed.

    Check out our presentation.



    Revised Decision - Convention Center Expansion

    April 18, 2013

    Z1300003SSDP - Convention Center Expansion
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    Applicant Spokane Public Facilities District
    Location 334 West Spokane Falls Boulevard, Spokane, WA
    Description of Project Type II - Shoreline Substantial Development Permit

    The project is the completion of the Spokane Convention Center exhibit hall as approved by Spokane County voters in April 2012. The project would expand the existing Spokane Convention Center to the north (adding 90,000 square feet of meeting, exhibit and ancillary space), relocate a sewer line within the site (out of the footprint of the future building), and reconfigure the landscape between the addition and the south edge of the Centennial Trail (includes former Shenanigans’ property). Associated projects include the improvement of the Centennial Trail, improvement of south bank of the Spokane River north of the Centennial Trail, and the possible development of a canoe/kayak take-out beneath the Division Street Bridge. The project will follow the guidelines and concepts developed during the 2010 Spokane Convention Center Completion Study.
    Revised Decision The City of Spokane Planning and Development Department has issued a revised Decision based on the Request for Reconsideration filed with the City on April 11, 2013.
    Related Documents Additional project information can be found on the Spokane Public Facilities District website.
    Contact Tami Palmquist at (509) 625-6157 or tpalmquist@spokanecity.org


    Notice of Application & Public Comment Period

    April 3, 2013

    Z1200032CUP2 – Slavic Baptist Church
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    Applicant Slavic Baptist Church
    Location 8913 N. Nettleton Lane, Spokane, WA 99208
    Description of Project A request for a conditional use permit to build a new school and church facility in a Single Family Zone. The proposed school will be 9,378 square feet in size and the proposed church will be 36,855 square feet. New landscaping and parking of 127 stalls will be provided. The total proposal will be developed on 6.83 acres.
    Public Comment Period Written comments may be submitted on this application prior to April 3, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
    Contact Written comments should be sent via mail or email:

    Planning & Development Services
    Attn: Marla Powers, City Planner
    808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
    Spokane, WA 99201-3329
    Email:mpowers@spokanecity.org
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    Notice of Application & Notice of Public Hearing

    March 8, 2013

    Z1300012CUP3 - Ray & 21st CSO Tank
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    Applicant City of Spokane, Wastewater Department
    Location 2000 South Ray Street, Spokane, WA
    Description of Project This proposal requires a Type III Conditional Use Permit to expand a Utility Use in the Residential Single Family zone (SMC 17C.110.110).

    The City of Spokane Wastewater Department is proposing to construct an underground CSO (Combined Sewer Overflow) storage tank with the dimensions of 60 feet width by 350 feet length by 20 feet height. The tank volume is 1,030,000 gallons. The estimated amount of cut is 20,623 cubic yards with 17,568 cubic yards of fill. The proposed project will require clearing of approximately 1.75 acres which includes the removal of approximately 100 trees and the closure and removal of a private access road. The site will be replanted and landscaped after installation of the tank. A landscape plan with re-vegetation plans dated 2/15/2013 is available for review below. Plans are also available for review in person at Spokane City Hall, 3rd floor, Planning & Development Services, during regular business hours.
    Public Comment Period Written comments may be submitted on this application prio to March 25, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.

    Written comments should be sent via mail or email:

    Planning & Development Services
    Attn: Tirrell Black, City Planner
    808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
    Spokane, WA 99201-3329
    Email:tblack@spokanecity.org
    Public Hearing Date A Public Hearing before the Hearing Examiner is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 9:00 A.M. in Council Chambers, Spokane City Hall.
    Related Documents
    Contact Tirrell Black at (509) 625-6185 or tblack@spokanecity.org


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