Hearing set for siting Time Warner in corridor

Time Warner proposes to build an office building with parking on a little more than seven acres next to the Toyota dealership on the Pullman-Moscow highway.

A public hearing by the board of adjustment is set for June 27 to consider a conditional use permit for location in the corridor zone, according to county planner Alan Thomson.

After reviewing an environmental checklist, the Whitman County Planning Office decided that the proposal will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment.

The 11,000-square-foot building site adjoins James Toyota near the state line and includes 7.7 acres. It will be used as a call center for the communications company and house Time Warner vehicles. About 20 people will be employed at the site, Thomson said.

After a 24-day appeal period, barring any appeals, Thomson said Time Warner could begin construction.

Time Warner encompasses media and entertainment with businesses in television networks, film and television entertainment and publishing, as well as cable and internet access.

Anyone interested in submitting comments about the proposal may submit written comments to the Whitman County Planning Office before 4 p.m., June 27.

“This is more economic development for the county,” Thomson said. “We want to see more business in the county.”

“This is a good start,” he said.