Notice of Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) - SUB-2025-0005

Notice of Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS)
City of Spokane Valley

Date Issued: December 19, 2025
Name & File Number:Racehorse Meadows / SUB-2025-0005
Proposal Description:Subdivision of 7.48 acres into 36 residential lots.
Proposal Location: Parcel number 45031.1722, located adjacent to Rich Avenue and Longfellow Avenue in the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 3, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington
OWNER: East Rich Avenue, LLC. PO Box 430, Newman Lake, WA 99025
APPLICANT: Whipple Consulting Engineers. 21 S Pines Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Lead Agency: City of Spokane Valley

Review : The lead agency for this proposal has determined that this project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-350, the proposal has been conditioned to include necessary mitigation measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for probable significant impacts. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). The necessary mitigation measures are listed below. This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and related information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.

Determination: This MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date issued. Written comments may be submitted December 19, 2025, through January 2, 2026.

Staff Contact: Levi Basinger, AICP, Associate Planner, City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, PH (509) 720-5332; [email protected]

Responsible Official: Steve Roberge, Planning Manager

Mitigation Measures: Prior to issuance of an Engineered Grading Permit, an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) shall be prepared by the applicant and submitted to the City of Spokane Valley. A copy of the IDP shall be kept on site at all times during construction activities.

Appeal: An appeal of this determination shall be submitted to the City of Spokane Valley Economic Development Department within 14 calendar days after the date issued. Appeals may be submitted from December 19, 2025, through 4:00 p.m. on January 2, 2026.The appeal must be written and specific factual objections are made to the City's threshold determination. Appeals shall be conducted in conformance with Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 17.90 Appeals, and any required fees pursuant to the City's adopted Fee Schedule shall be paid at the time of appeal submittal. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-680, appeals shall be limited to a review of a final threshold determination.

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Patricia Rhoades, Deputy City Clerk
Spokane Valley
PUBLISH: 12-19-25