Subdivision of 4.11 acres into 13 residential lots proposed.

Notice of Application for Proposed Subdivision

City of Spokane Valley

FILE NO/PROPOSAL: MAXWELL AVENUE SUBDIVISION/SUB-2026-0002; Subdivision of 4.11 acres into 13 residential lots.

OWNER: Air Patrol Investments- Zac Scott. PO Box 404, Liberty Lake, WA 99019

APPLICANTS: Josh Bagley / Nancy Nick. PO Box 2916 Hayden, ID 83835

APPLICATION DATE: February 2, 2026

DETERMINATION OF COMPLETENESS: February 9, 2026

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY: City of Spokane Valley Hearing Examiner

WRITTEN COMMENTS: Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and provide written comments on the proposal and its probable environmental impacts. All comments received February 18, 2026 through March 20, 2026, which is within thirty (30) calendar days of the date issued below, will be considered prior to making a decision on this project. Any person has the right to receive notice and participate in the public hearing process for the proposal. Further, any person may request a copy of the decision for the proposal once made. Pursuant to chapter 17.90 (Appeals) of the City of Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC), a written appeal of the decision shall be filed with the City of Spokane Valley Economic Development Department 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 NUMBERS / SITE ADDRESS / GENERAL LOCATION: Parcel number 55182.0511, located at the intersection of Maxwell Avenue and Tschirley Road, further located in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ and the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 18, Township 25 North, Range 45 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Single Family Residential (SFR)

EXISTING ZONING: Single-family Residential District (R-3)

OTHER PERMITS: CITY of Spokane Valley Engineering Approval; City of Spokane Valley Final Plat Approval; Spokane County Wastewater Systems Division Sewer Connection Permit; and Consolidated Irrigation District #19 Connection Permit. Other permits as determined may be required.

REQUIRED STUDIES: None at this time.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The Planning Division has reviewed the proposal and has determined that the project is not categorically exempt pursuant to WAC 197-11-800 from environmental review under the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act. The Planning Division acting as lead agency will conduct an environmental review of the proposed preliminary plat and will issue a separate threshold determination.

EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS: The applicant submitted a completed Environmental Checklist for the proposed preliminary plat pursuant to WAC 197-11-315.

APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS: SVMC Title 20 (Subdivisions), Section 19.70 (Density and Dimensions), Section 21.20 (State Environmental Policy Act), and Section 22.20 (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: The subdivision action is subject to a public hearing. Separate public notice will be published later of the scheduled public hearing place, date, and time.

COMMENT PERIOD: February 18, 2026 through March 20, 2026

STAFF CONTACT: Adam Knight, Associate Planner, 10210 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 720-5031, aknight@spokanevalleywa.gov.
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