What is the determination of nonsignificance?

It means the project is not expected to significantly impact the environment.

How can I appeal the DNS?

You can appeal by contacting Robert Maiorino at the Spokane County Department of Building and Planning.

What is the deadline for the appeal?

The appeal must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026.

Proposed dock project at Newman Lake determined to have no significant environmental impact.

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Published: Apr 7, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Ordinance
City: Spokane
Address: 13815 N. East Newman Lake Drive, Spokane, Washington
Case #: SLE-0007-26

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What You Should Do Next

1
Review the DNS
Check the environmental checklist and other information available from the lead agency.
2
Prepare your appeal
Complete and sign the appeal form and gather the necessary fee.
3
Submit your appeal
Deliver your appeal to Robert Maiorino by the April 21, 2026 deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the determination of nonsignificance?: It means the project is not expected to significantly impact the environment.
How can I appeal the DNS?: You can appeal by contacting Robert Maiorino at the Spokane County Department of Building and Planning.
What is the deadline for the appeal?: The appeal must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026.

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Full Notice Text

SPOKANE ENVIRONMENTAL ORDINANCE
(WAC 197-11-970) Section 11.10.230(3)
Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS)
File No. SLE-0007-26

DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
Description of proposal: Proposed single-family dock extending 54 feet waterward from the Ordinary High Water Mark of Newman Lake, consisting of a 22 foot ramp section plus 32 feet of floating dock supported by auger pipe pilings.

Proponent: John and Kara Stoker, 13815 N. East Newman Lake Drive

Location of proposal, including street address, if any: The subject site west of and adjacent to N. East Newman Lake Drive, in the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 3, Township 26 N., Range 45 E.W.M, Spokane County, Washington.

Lead agency: Spokane County Department of Building and Planning

The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it 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.

[ X ] This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in section 197-11-355 WAC. There is no further comment period on the DNS.

You may appeal this determination to Robert Maiorino, Planner at the Spokane County Department of Building and Planning, 1026 West Broadway Ave., Spokane, WA 99260 no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026 by completing and signing the appeal form and remitting the appropriate appeal fee. For questions related to this determination, please call 477-7226.

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