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Neighbors split as council continues hearing on vacating Cedar Street for Trinity campus expansion
Summary
The council continued the hearing on a petition to vacate a portion of Cedar Street to allow Trinity Catholic School to expand its campus, after more than a dozen residents and parents testified both for and against. Councilors scheduled a continuation and said they would hold a site meeting and community discussion before returning.
The Spokane City Council took public testimony and continued the hearing on a proposed street vacation that would vacate the portion of Cedar Street between Carlisle Avenue and Montgomery Avenue, a move Trinity Catholic School says it needs to expand on-campus childcare and unified campus facilities.
Eighteen people testified during the hearing. Parents, school staff and supporters said vacation would create a closed, safer campus, allow on-site parking and develop playground and therapy space. Derek Baziotis, speaking as a parent, said vacating the street would…
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