137-acre housing plan proposed

A Post Falls developer is proposing a major housing development to be known as Aspen Park for 136.8 acres on the West Plains southwest of Spokane.

The project, if approved, would include 395 single-family homes and 160 apartments on a total of 423 residential lots, said Tammy Jones of the Spokane County Planning Department. The property is west of Spotted Road and north of Hallett Road.

The development would include three public open spaces, including two to collect and handle storm water and a third to be designated as a community park.

The county is waiting for comments from government agencies that have jurisdiction over the project, including the state Department of Transportation, Health Department, public safety officials and Cheney school officials.

Jones said it will be at least two months before the project can be scheduled for a public hearing.

The owner of the project is listed as Four Square Properties of Post Falls.

A traffic analysis is being conducted. Jones said it may result in the developer making monetary contributions for improvements along Interstate 90.