Developer says Indian Trail development agreement preserves cultural and wildfire protections

Aug 19, 2026

Excelsior's representative told the council the proposed development agreement for five Indian Trail parcels includes wildfire mitigation, preservation of pictographs and limits on future uses; the resolution was on the pending agenda with no public testimony recorded for the item.

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Andrew Hill, who identified himself as CEO and said Excelsior Wireless initiated the process, told the council that the development agreement linked to Resolution 2026-0056 is intended to create long-term protections for culturally significant areas and open space on the Indian Trail parcels. He said the agreement requires wildfire mitigation work already undertaken and sets limits on future use to preserve heritage areas, and that the plan includes community assets such as child care and health services for northwest Spokane.

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