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Hayden planning panel recommends rezoning 1.73-acre parcel to light industrial
Summary
The Hayden City Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of PZE25-0102, a request by applicants Justin and Heather Arts (represented by Justin Arts and Wilson McSwain) to rezone a 1.73-acre parcel from agricultural to light industrial. The recommendation moves to City Council with a written recommendation due before Dec. 1 and a tentative council hearing on Dec. 23.
The Hayden City Planning and Zoning Commission voted Nov. 17 to recommend approval of a zoning map amendment (PZE25-0102) that would rezone a 1.73-acre triangular parcel near the Spokane International Railroad from agricultural to light industrial.
The recommendation, made after a staff presentation and an applicant hearing, was unanimous among commissioners present and will be forwarded in writing to the commission for approval at its Dec. 1 meeting before the item is noticed for a City Council hearing tentatively scheduled for Dec. 23.
The applicants, Justin and Heather Arts (represented at the hearing by Justin Arts and Wilson McSwain), told the commission the request would align the property with the city's future land use map and support local economic development. "We are asking for a zoning map amendment for this piece of property," Justin Arts said during his presentation, adding the site has been planned for light industrial uses and that the change would encourage low‑impact industrial and employment activity.
City staff (Donna) summarized the parcel's background: it was annexed in 1991 (Ordinance 204), sits near East Lancaster Road, North Hutter Road and the Spokane International Railroad, and was subject to a deferred development agreement tied to intersection improvements that included a roundabout constructed by Post Falls Highway District. Staff noted the site is served by a private well, was issued a septic permit by the Panhandle Health District, has underground dry utilities, and that the Northern Lakes Fire Protection District had reviewed and signed off on building plans associated with the property. "Based on the applicant's proposal staff does not believe additional studies, plans or conditions are necessary," staff said.
During questions, commissioners asked about the applicants' operations. The applicants described retail and distribution operations for sod and seasonal products, including forklift and semi‑truck activity for deliveries and customer pickups; they said no heavy manufacturing would occur on the site and that limited mixing of deicer (salt and water) would be done only if the rezoning were approved.
Following staff analysis and discussion, Commissioner Grano moved to recommend approval of PZE25-0102 "finding that it is in accord with the standards of aid and city code based upon testimony received at the public hearing for the record." A second was recorded and a roll‑call vote by commissioners present yielded approval. Staff said the commission's written recommendation will be returned to the commission on Dec. 1 and the item will then be scheduled before City Council, with tentative notice for Dec. 23.
No public speakers opposed the application or submitted opposing written comments prior to the hearing, staff said. The commission also discussed participation in the community's Hayden Lights Parade on Dec. 6 and reviewed workshop timing related to comprehensive plan code amendments.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to consider its written recommendation at its Dec. 1 meeting before the item is forwarded to City Council.
