Check Out Draft Plan For Yourself

Sat., March 4, 2000

By Lorie Hutson lorieh@spokesman.com (509) 459-5446

There are several ways to learn more about the latest draft of the Spokane County comprehensive plan, called the Draft Plan 2000.

Copies of the more than 600-page plan, which includes 30 color maps, can be checked out from county long range planning office and many county libraries. A CD-ROM of the plan can be purchased from the county for $3.25.

Residents can also view the complete draft on the Internet at the Spokane County website. Go to: www.spokanecounty.org/lrp and click on Draft Plan 2000.

The planning commission has scheduled three open houses in the Spokane Valley this month.

On Thursday at the Liberty Lake Sewer District building, 22510 E. Mission, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

On March 14 at Freeman High School, 14626 S. Jackson Road, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

On March 28 at Horizon Junior High School, 3915 S. Pines Road, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Planners will also be available to discuss Draft Paln 2000 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Country Life and Farm Expo March 24-26 at the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds.

Residents who can’t attend one of these meetings can host their own. The “Meeting in a Box” program allows people to check out materials for an overview of the plan to share with others at their home, church or other meeting place. It includes maps, brochures, CDs, a video and an instruction book to help guide the meeting.

Community groups or other organizations that would like to learn more about the draft plan can schedule a planner presentation. Groups must call ahead to schedule a planner.

For more information about a “Meeting In A Box” or to schedule a planner, please call 477-2294.

Comments on the Draft Plan 2000 can be directed to Tim Lawhead, Spokane County Public Works, 1026 W. Broadway, Spokane, WA 99260-0240. Call 477-7214 or E-mail: tlawhead@spokanecounty.org.

The Spokane County Planning Commission will also hold a series of public hearings in April and May during which residents can comment on the plan.

The public hearing in the Valley will be held at 5:30 p.m., May 4 at Horizon Junior High.

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