Notice of Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance - SUB-2026-0004 - South Progress

Date Issued: May 20, 2026

Name & File Number: 602 South Progress Subdivision / SUB-2026-0004

Proposal Description: Preliminary subdivision of 1.9 acres into 12 residential lots with public street improvements.

Proposal Location: Parcel number 45231.1924, addressed 602 S Progress Road, located in the SE quarter of the NE quarter Section 23, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington

OWNER/APPLICANT: 602 S Progress, LLC (Seth Maefsky). 18144 S Austin Road Spokane, WA 99208

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 May 20, 2026, through June 3, 2026 .

Staff Contact:  Greg Norris, Planner, City of Spokane Valley, 10210 East Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA  99206, PH (509) 720-5026; gnorris@spokanevalleywa.gov

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 May 20, 2026, through 4:00 p.m. on June 3, 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.