Application to subdivide 1.01 acres into two residential lots in Spokane Valley.

Notice of application for proposed short subdivision
City of Spokane Valley

DATE ISSUED: March 9, 2026

FILE NO/PROPOSAL: SHP-2026-0001 -- Subdivide 1.01 acres into two residential lots.

APPLICANT: Simpson Engineers. 909 N Argonne Road, Spokane Valley , WA 99202

OWNER: Timothy and Alice Swenson. PO Box 606 Spokane Valley , WA 99016

Application Date: February 17, 2026

DETERMINATION OF COMPLETENESS: March 5, 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 March 23, 2026, which is fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of this notice, will be considered prior to deciding on this project. Further, any person may request a copy of the decision for the proposal once 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).

Location: Parcel number 55071.6301, addressed at 2427 N Long Road, further located in the SE ¼ of the NW ¼ Section 7, Township 25 North, Range 45 East Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington

Comprehensive Plan: Single Family Residential

EXISTING ZONING: Single Family Residential Suburban (R-2)

OTHER PERMITS: CITY of Spokane Valley Development Engineering Approval; City of Spokane Valley Final Short Plat Approval; Spokane County Sewer Connection Permit; and Consolidated Irrigation District #19 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 Community and 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: March 23, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.

STAFF CONTACT: Greg Norris, Planner, 10210 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99206,

(509) 720-5026 or by email at gnorris@spokanevalleywa.gov.
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