Application/Permit Number: Z1400022 SKWK
334 West Spokane Falls Blvd.
A request for a Type III Skywalk Permit to construct a skywalk over Spokane Falls Boulevard, west of Bernard Street, to connect the Spokane Convention Center and the new convention hotel to the south. The proposed skywalk, a structure of about 112 feet in length and 18 feet in height, will connect a new mezzanine floor within the Convention Center to the second floor of the new convention hotel.
A variance is requested to exceed the 14-foot height limit (SMC 12.02.0460A). Because of the difference in floor heights between the Convention Center and the new convention hotel, the skywalk internal walkway will have a slope.
To aid in way finding, the PFD is proposing a subtle graphic, “Convention Center,” to be placed on the exterior wall of the skywalk. This graphic will identify the downtown's Hotel, Convention Center and INB Performing Arts Center District. The Convention Center and new convention center hotel/parking garage are major components of this district that provides lodging and public venues that host both local and out-of-town visitors.
Public Facilities District
There will be a public hearing with the Hearing Examiner on July 10, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Briefing Center. The City has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance on June 18, 2014.
Details Information (PDF 27 KB)
Public Comment Period: Written comments may be submitted on this application by June 17, 2014. Written comments should be sent via email or mail to:
Planning & Development Services
Attn: Tami Palmquist, AICP
Associate Planner
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99201-3329
Convention Center Skywalk Decision (PDF 829 KB).
Written comments should be sent via mail or email:
Planning & Development
Attn: Tami Palmquist, AICP
Associate Planner
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99201-3329
tpalmquist@spokanecity.org
