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An Ad Hoc Meeting message from the Chair

An Ad Hoc Meeting message from the Chair

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Hello all,  I hope this message finds you well – happy February! The EGNC was informed last week that a Type III Conditional Use Permit has been submitted for the proposed use change at 601 W. Mansfield (previously referred to as the ‘Mansfield Grocery’). The permit application and associated documents are available here.  As the agency comment period closes on Feb 12 (the day of our next regularly scheduled EGNC meeting), we will hold an ad hoc, extra meeting on Feb 10 to discuss…

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Mansfield Grocery Conditional Use Permit- *AGENCY* COMMENTS DUE 2/12/2025 by 5pm

Mansfield Grocery Conditional Use Permit- *AGENCY* COMMENTS DUE 2/12/2025 by 5pm

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⚠️Important update regarding the Mansfield Grocery Conditional Use Permit – Public Comments Update, 2/4/25: The Agency / Department comments are due by Wednesday, 2/12/2025 at 5pm.⚠️EGNC is one of the agencies that would be able to provide comments, and so, we are holding a special meeting on Monday, 2/10/25, at 6pm (location TBD and via Zoom) in order to discuss any comment that we wish to submit as a council. Update, 2/4/25: We received clarification from Steven Bafus via email with…

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

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Warmest wishes from the EGNC, we hope that all enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and that the start of 2025 has been going well. 😊 We often skip a meeting in January, but we will be holding a meeting this month. The EGNC meeting will be this Wednesday, January 8, 6:00 PM, at the Corbin Senior Center (827 W Cleveland Ave, Spokane, WA 99205) and also via Zoom.  As there is no crucial business on the agenda, this will be…

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EGNC Invitation – Commute Trip Reduction Virtual Open House

EGNC Invitation – Commute Trip Reduction Virtual Open House

EGNC would like to share the information below with the Emerson/Garfield community. From the Spokane Regional Transportation Council – In partnership with Spokane County and Commute Smart Northwest, SRTC is currently updating the region’s Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Plan. The CTR program is intended to help reduce drive-alone trips throughout the region and encourages the use of alternative transportation options such as public transit, biking, walking, and teleworking options. As part of this effort, we wanted to invite you to our…

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Mansfield Conditional Use Permit – Update and Additional Information.

Mansfield Conditional Use Permit – Update and Additional Information.

In May, the council approved a motion to write and submit a letter of opposition from the EGNC to the Spokane City Planning staff regarding the 601 W. Mansfield Conditional Use Permit. This permit would allow a new convenience store in the interior of the Emerson Garfield neighborhood. Many neighbors also submitted comments indicating opposition independently. City staff provided notice of approval of the Conditional Use Permit on 7/9/24. In part, the decision stated: “Staff received 76 public comments on the proposal: six during…

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