- From:
- Scott Chesney
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Scott R. Chesney, AICP
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Spokane County Planning
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O: 509.477.7212
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M: 509.850.8372
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1 message- From:
- Brittany Anderson mommabritters@gmail.com
- Sent:
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 8:20 AM
- To:
- Waldref, Amber Amber Waldref ; French, Al Al French ; Jordan, Chris Chris Jordan ; Kerns, Josh Josh Kerns ; Brooks, Mary Mary Brooks
- Cc:
- County Planning Commission planningcommission@spokanecounty.org
- Subject:
- Request for Clarification: Critical Areas and Wetlands - Proposed West Plains Data Center
Site
Commissioners,
I’m continuing to review the publicly available records concerning the approximately 514 acre
proposed hyperscale data center project on the West Plains, and I came across something I’m
hoping the County can clarify.
In the December 11, 2025 Alternative Two analysis, parcel 14122.9020 was designated “No Critical
Areas.” However, when reviewing Spokane County’s current GIS Critical Areas mapping, there
appear to be mapped wetland/wetland-associated features on or immediately adjacent to this
parcel.
This is especially concerning when looking at the proposed site as a whole. The County’s mapping
appears to show multiple wetland features across or near parcels associated with the approximately
514 acre proposed facility.
I understand that GIS mapping alone does not constitute a formal wetland delineation, which is
exactly why I am asking:
Please explain why parcel 14122.9020 was designated “No Critical Areas” in the December 11, 2025
Alternative Two analysis when Spokane County’s current GIS Critical Areas layers appear to depict
mapped wetland/wetland-associated features on or immediately adjacent to the parcel. Please
provide the data, study, wetland determination, delineation, or other analysis relied upon in making
the “No Critical Areas” determination.
I would also appreciate clarification regarding the larger proposed project area. I have searched the
publicly available records but have not been able to locate a wetland delineation, wetland rating,
critical-areas report, wetland mitigation plan, biological assessment, SEPA environmental checklist,
SEPA threshold determination, or EIS for the proposed hyperscale facility.
County planning materials also identify several parcels associated with this property as having an
“Interest Letter,” including parcels within the Sam Lee & Associates acreage. County records identify
a 2025 Comprehensive Plan submission involving approximately 474.57 acres owned by Sam Lee &
Associates, submitted by Michael Lee, with an additional submission involving parcel 14122.9022
associated with Dwight Hume/Land Use Solutions.
Given the size and intensity of the proposed development, I think the public deserves a clear
understanding of what environmental review has already occurred, if any.
If any wetland delineations, critical-area determinations, environmental studies, consultant reports,
or related correspondence already exist for these parcels or the proposed development, could you
please direct me to where they can be viewed?
I’m not making the assumption that the GIS layer establishes the final regulatory boundaries of these
wetlands. I’m asking why County records appear inconsistent and what information the County
relied upon when determining that at least one of these parcels had “No Critical Areas.”
Thank you for taking the time to clarify this. I would appreciate a response, as I have not received
one for the previous emails I have sent regarding this proposed project, and that concerns me,
because this is not going to away by ignoring constituents. I appreciate any documentation or
direction you can provide.
Brittany Anderson
See attached map of the wetland areas according the parcels in question.
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