Glenrose Association

5/18 - Annual Glenrose Cleanup Day. Meet at corner of 37th & Glenrose at 9am.

?/?? - The Glenrose Association Annual Mtg., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S Regal St. Watch for notice of meeting in June or July.

Fun Things to Do this summer in the Community
If you are new to the area or are looking for things to do in our community here are some fun ideas right here in our own backyard!
Glenrose Trail
The Glenrose Trail parking area is located at the end of Thierman Road. There are several hiking trail options for those that are looking for a easy or more strenuous outing. Everyone the ventures on the trails will be rewarded with beautiful views of Spokane, Spokane Valley, and beyond! Click on this link - Trail Map, for details. The trails are horse friendly for those that enjoy trail riding!

FIREWISE INFO
Did the recent round of dry smoky weather catch your attention? Here is a check list for making your place more wildfire resistant.
1. Get a free assessment of your property. Click on this link -
Spokane Conservation District, to learn how.
2. Plan your projects in the late spring and summer.
3. Thin in late fall to early spring when the bark beetles are not flying and there is not a fire danger.
4. No fires when it is dry and hot. Click on this link- Spokane Regional Clean Air, for burning rules and restrictions.
5. Pat yourself on the back for your hardwork!

Click on the link below for latest tip on decks.
Ember Ignited Decks

A quick update on our appeal to Superior Court. It was filed on April 14th, 2021. Initial hearing dates and case schedules are being worked out between the county attorney and our attorney, David Bricklin.

RECENT SPORTS COMPLEX NEWS

The Spokane County Hearing Examiner, Mr. David Hubert, made his ruling. If you recall we appealed the Planning Director's administrative interpretation of the Sports Complex. The Planning Director, John Pederson, confirmed that the proposed sports complex is a "Community Recreation Facility" and therefore is allowed in our rural community. The Hearing Examiner agreed with the planning director. To read his ruling click on this link, Hearing Examiner Decision. To the consternation of our attorney, our Glenrose legal committee, and the entire Glenrose Association Board, neither the hearing examiner or the planning director have been willing to look at what this proposed sports complex actually is. Their position is that in our rural area the only thing that is allowed is a community recreation facility so that is what the proposed sports complex must be. For those of us that have followed this case this line of thinking makes absolutely no sense!

After conferring with our attorney the Glenrose Association Board of Directors has decided to appeal this decision to Superior Court where we will have an entity that will give this case a totally unbiased look. The hearing examiner works for the planning department and unfortunately he generally finds for the county. At least in superior court we will have someone who will look at the facts of this case for what they are. Keep your fingers crossed. Our appeal will be filed by April 21, 2021.

Get Ready, Get Set!
This coming Saturday, May 18th, 2024 is your opportunity to spiff up our community. We will meet at the corner of Glenrose and 37th at 9AM to get trash bags so we can clear the roadsides here is Glenrose of accumulated trash over the past year. Its a fun time, a chance to meet old friends, and make new ones. From about 9-11AM we'll scour out the place. We'll have safety vests and trash bags for everyone. Larry Hopkins, our organizer will have maps for you of an area in the community to cover.

"Many hands make for Quick Work!

Check out Barn & Blossom
Wednesdays, 5-8pm enjoy live folk music, food truck, beverages for all ages.
4010 E Jamieson, just off the Palouse Hwy

Winescape Winery
Thurs & Fri, 3-7pm; Sat & Sun, 2-6pm.
Tryout a little wine tasting right here in Glenrose.
6011 E 32nd Ave

See all of you that can on Saturday!"

Check out
Barn & Blossom

Wednesdays, 5-8pm enjoy live folk music, food truck, beverages for all ages.
4010 E Jamieson, just off the Palouse Hwy

Help Glenrose renew our FIREWISE STATUS. If you have performed work on your property or had work hired done click on this link - Firewise Form, fill it out and mail or email back to us. It will help us fulfill our $2 per capita per year requirement showing we have worked towards making our community Firewise.

We appreciate your support as we stay GLENROSE STRONG! You can join online by clicking on this link - Membership, or by printing off this membership form - membership link, and mailing back to us.

Thanks so much for your care and concern for our community!

How do you define Glenrose?

Does this picture define our rural character?
OR
Does the picture below?
(Artist rendition of proposed Sports Complex)

History of the Sports Complex

After applying for a grading permit in early January and the County Planning Department asking for public comment through February 26th there have been no actions. The planning department is reviewing the comments but has not made a ruling on the project. That does not mean the TGA legal team has been dorment.

1- TGA appealed the SEPA application on 2/26/20.
2- Our Attorneys filed their brief with the court on our mandamus case. It is a very interesting read and gets to the heart of the case. Click on this link - WRIT OF MANDAMUS BRIEF, to read the brief and fully understand the implications of our case with Spokane County Planning Department.
2- A court date for our writ of mandamus case with the county has been set for 6/26/20. The public is suppose to be able to attend the hearing but due to the social distancing rules at the time it is hard to say what the court will do. As soon as we are notified we will send the community a notice but in the meantime save 6/26/20 at 3pm if you plan on attending the hearing and listen to the county's arguments as to why they shouldn't respond to our request.

Folks this is your opportunity to let the county know your thoughts. Don't miss this opportunity to express your feelings.

SYSA APPLIES FOR GRADING PERMIT WITH
SPOKANE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Notice of Application
County Lighting Code
Addendum to Adapt Existing SEPA- Unofficial Copy

To read the Notice of Application click on this link - APPLICATION.