Hearing examiner hears testimony on Green Line Subdivision in Spokane Valley; decision to be issued

The Spokane Valley hearing examiner heard testimony Oct. 23 on SUB2025‑0003, the “Green Line Subdivision,” a proposal to subdivide 1.4 acres on Valleyway Avenue into 26 lots for attached single‑family townhomes (3‑ and 4‑unit structures where each unit would sit on its own lot). Hearing Examiner Andy Kotkamp said a written decision will be issued within 10 working days.

Levi Basener, associate planner for the City of Spokane Valley, told the examiner that staff reviewed the application under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), RCW 58.17 (plats), the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan and Spokane Valley Municipal Code Titles 19 (zoning), 20 (subdivision), 21 (environmental) and 22 (design/development standards). Basener said staff concluded the proposal meets applicable standards and recommended approval with conditions, including required public‑improvement work on Valleyway Avenue, stormwater and utility installation, demolition of the existing house and outbuildings, and SEPA mitigation measures tied to cultural resources.

Basener summarized the application timeline and public notice: the application was submitted July 9 and deemed complete…