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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041612_ra01 Regular Agenda 9:45',am JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator Stacie Hoskins, Department of Community Development (OCD) Interim Director & Planning Manager ~ David Wayne Johnson, Associate Planner April 16, 2012 Port Ludlow Associates request to extend expiration of Olympic Terrace II Preliminary Plat FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: STATEMENT OF ISSUE: On June 28, 2005, the Jefferson County Hearing Examiner granted preliminary plat approval for the Olympic Terrace II Long Plat, Phase One of which was finaIed on May 7, 2007. Phase Two had yet to be finaIed when the economic downturn of2008 made doing so infeasible. Preliminary Plat approval for Olympic Terrace II will expire on June 28,2012 per DCD Code Interpretation dated June 7, 2010. Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) has submitted a written request to extend the expiration of that Plat for one additional year consistent with Section 6.212 of Subdivision Ordinance 04-0526-92, the relevant regulations under the Port Ludlow Development Agreement. Port Ludlow Associates letter dated March 20, 2012 DCD Code Interpretation dated June 7, 2010 Section 6.212 of Subdivision Ordinance 04-0526-92 ATTACHMENTS: ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALSIPROS and CONS: Port Ludlow's request is appropriate considering the cost of plat development to complete infrastructure necessary for finaI approval and the economic conditions that to date have inhibited that development. It is also in keeping with the proper procedure to extend preliminary plat approval consistent with their development agreement with the County. Board approval to extend plat expiration one year is appropriate since PLA has demonstrated good faith in completing the plat by already acquiring finaI approval for Phase One. The Board should be aware that there are currently four (4) plats that are due to expire as outlined in section (7) of the DCD Code Interpretation (page 5) that may benefit from further extensions enacted by ordinance as allowed under Section 1, page 2 of Substitute Senate Bill 6544 (attachment to DCD Code Interpretation). FISCAL IMP ACT/COST -BENEFIT ANALYSIS: PLA has to date paid the County a total 0[$23,377.75 in fees to process the Olympic Terrace II Long Plat. Should their preliminary plat approval expire, and they desire to continue their development of Olympic Terrace II Phase Two, PLA would be required to re-apply for a new plat under the current fee schedule 1 Regular Agenda 9:45 am after completing the required Pre-application Conference. DeD charges PLA for Lead Planner services not included in an application fee at the standard hourly rate of $74.00 per hour. RECOMMENDATION: DCD recommends the Board of County Commissioners: 1. Review the attached request and supporting documentation and make a motion to approve a one- time only twelve (12) month extension to the preliminary plat approval for Olympic Terrace II. REVIEWED BY: Lf~(4 Date 2 David Johnson Jefferson County Dept of Community Development 621 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 March 20. 2012 IttttRSllH ClllINIY om ,~-, '--__--~----- ___.____~_._______-____ _ ____"__ ___ __ _ .-:c..-~_.____._-__.=_._- .~__~ --,_;_ c=- ~_.::.., -- -'--- _':'.:. ------- RE: Olympic Terrace Division II Phase 2 (SUB05-00003) Dear Mr. Johnson: I am writing in response to the upcoming expiration date of the above referenced preliminary plat.. In summary, Olympic Terrace Division II is set to expire on June 28, 2012. Due to the current economic conditions of the real estate market, Port Ludlow Associates LLC hereby requests a 1-year preliminary plat extension per the Subdivision Ordinance 04-0526-92, section 6.212. If you should have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me.. Thank you for your time and consideration in this request. Sincerely, ~L4~ Diana Smeland President 70 BREAKER LANE PORT LUDLOW, WA 98365 (360)437-2101- FAX(360)437-2522 WWW.PORTL.UDLOWASSOCIATES.COM r . DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 621 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98366 AI Scalf, Director CODE INTERPRETATION . This interpretation is made according to Ordinance No. 05-0828-98 Jefferson County Procedures & Criteria to Clarify Land Use Regulations Ordinance, and under Jefferson County Code Chapter 18.40 Article VI Unified Development Code Interpretation. The purpose of these code sections are to allow Community Development to address conflicting or ambiguous wording, clarify the scope and applicability of specific provisions of the land use regulations, interpret the intent of a regulation. or take action regarding conflicts between local land use code and State or Federal law or Court decisions, including informing the public and applicants. Date: Subiect: June 7, 2010 Substitute Senate Bill 6S44 A Washington State Legislature Bill to extend preliminary plat approval from five to seven years Reauestor: Jefferson County Department of Community Development Current Jefferson County Code 18.35 Land Divisions limit preliminary Long Subdivisions approval to five years, while Subdivision Ordinance No. 04-0526-92 (applicable only to Port Ludlow Associates) limits the same to three years. Both codes will be in conflict with RCW 58.17 effective June 10,2010 due to passage of new legislation under SSB 6544 which extends prelimioary subdivision approval from five to seven years for long plats. ~ . _ Bill 6544 Code Iun".,oMi<a 61712010 Page 1 . RELEVANT LAW. CODE. PLANS. ORDINANCES OR POLIcIEs: This interpretation is made according to JCC 18.40 Article VI Unified Development Code Interpretation and Ordinance No. 05-0828-98 Jefferson County Procedures & Criteria to Clarify Land Use Regulations Ordinance. In making an interpretation of the provisions of Jefferson County's land use regulations, the Director shall consider the following: a) The applicable provisions of the subject land use regulation(s), including its purpose and context; b) The implications of the interpretation for development within the county as a whole, including the precedent the interpretation will set for other applicants; and c) The applicable provisions of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and other relevant ordinances and policies; d) The consistency of the interPretation with other local, state and federal land use regulations, ifany. Jefferson County Code Chanter 18.35 Land Divisions . On December 18,2000, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Unified Development Code (UDC) as the set of implementing regulations for the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan. Section Seven (7) of the UDC was Land Divisions. The effective date of the UDC was January 16,2001. Upon codification, the UDC became Title 18 of the Jefferson County Code (JCC). Section 7 Land Divisions then became Chapter 18.35 of the Jce. JCC 1835.390(3) states, "Applications for final plat approval shall be submitted within five years of the date of the preliminary plat approval." Subdivision Ordinance No. 04-0526-92 The Subdivision Ordinance No. 04-0526-92 was adopted May 26, 1992 as the County's land use law governing the division of land throughout Jefferson County. In December 2000, the Unified Development Code was adopted, replacing Subdivision Ordinance No. 04-0526-92 with Jefferson County Code (ICC) Chapter 18.35 Land Divisions. Subdivision Ordinance No. 04-0526-92 now only applies to property owned by Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) as required under their Development Agreement with the County (Resolution No. 42-00) and adopted May 8, 2000. Section 6.212 Expiration of Subdivision Ordinance No. 04-0526-92 states, "Approval of a prelimin..'Y long plat shall expire unless the final long plat is submitted in proper form for final approval within thirty-six (36) months, unless an extension is granted by the Board...." . Comnrehensive Plan Goal & Folicy: Applicable Comprehensive Plan Goals & Policies are as follows _ Bill 6S44 Code InteIprdatIm 6f/12010 Page 2 . GOAL: LNG 1.0 Ensure consistency between the Growth Management Act, the County- wide Planning Policy, this Comprehensive Plan, land use and zoning maps, the Unified Development Code, Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board decisions, other related policies and regulations, and all land use, environmental and development decisions and approvals. POLICIES: LNP-L2 Acknowledge and protect the rights of private property owners in prep...iug land use, development, and environmental regulations, prohibit arbitrary and discriminatory actions, and preserve reasonable uses for regulated properties. . RCW 58.17.020 Definitions The Revised Code ofWasbington (ReW) 58.17.020 Definitions, defines the following: 1) "Subdivision" is the division or re-division of land into five or more lots, tracts, parcels, sites or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership, except as provided in subsection (6) of this section. 2) "Plat' is a map or representation of a subdivision, thereon the division of a tract or parcel of land into lots, blocks, streets and alleys or other divisions and dedications. 6) "Short Subdivision" is the division or re-division ofland into four or fewer lots, tracts, parcels sites or divisions for the purpose of sale, lease, or transfer of ownership: PROVIDED, that the legislative authority of any city or town may by local ordinance increase the number of lots, tracts, parcels to be regulated as short subdivisions to a maximum of nine. . RCW 58.17.140 Time1imitation for apJ!roval or d'""llllI'Oval of >>1ats Extensions RCW 58.17.140 currently reads: "PrelImInary pfats of any proposed subdlvislon and dedication shaD be approved, disapproved, or returned to the applicant for modification or correcllon wlIhln ninety days from date of filing lhareof unless the applicant consants to an extensJon of such time period or the ninety day Jimilallon Is extended to Include up to twenty-one days as speclfled under RCW 68.17.095(3): PROVIDED, That If an envlronmantsllmpact statement Is required as provided In ROW 43.21 C,03O. the ninety day period shall not Include the time spent preparing and circulating the envlronmantallmpact statement by the local government agency. Final platS and short plals shall be approved, disapproved, or relumed to the appllcant wlIhln thirty days from the date of filing thereof, unless the applicant consants to an extension of such time period. A final plat meeting all requirements of this chapter shall be sullmltted to the legislative llody of the city, town, or county for approval wlIhln five years of the date of prenmlnary plat approval. Nathlng contalned In this saclIcn shan act to prevent any clty, town. or county from edopting by ordinance procedures which would allow extenslons of time that may or may not contain eddltlonal or aIlered conditions and requirements.' Senate Bill 6S44 Code ll&ll'JotdiOO 61712010 Page 3 RCW 58.17.170 Written lW91'Oval of subdivision - OrilrinR 1 offinal plat to be filed- . Conies RCW 58.17.170 currently reads: "when the legislative body of the cIly, town or county finds that the subdIvlslon proposed for final plat approval confooos to all tenns of the prallmlnery plat approval, end that said subdivision meets the requlrements of this chapter, other applicable state laws. end any local ordlnancas adopted under this chapter which were In effacl at the time of prallmlnery plet approval, tt shall sullably Inscrfbe end execute Its wrItten approval on the face of the plat. The original of said final plat shall be med for record wlth the coun1y audttor. One reproducible copy shall be furnished to tha cIly, town or coun1y engineer. One paper copy shall be med wlth the coun\y assessor. Paper copies shall be provided to such other agencies as may be required by ordinanoe. Any lots In a fInaJ plat filed for record shall be a valid lend use notwlthstendlng any change In zonlng laws for a period of five years from the date of filing. A subdIvlslon shall be governed by tha taoos of approval of the f1ne1 plat, end the statutas, ordlnencas, and regulations In effacl at the time of approval under RCW 58.17.150 (1) end (3) fora perlocf of five years afler IInaJ plat approval unlass the legislative body finds that a changa In condltlons craatas a serious threat to the public hsalth or safely In the subdivision. FINDINGS OF FACT: (I) On March 17, 2010, Governor Gregoire signed into law Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 6544 which extends the expiration of preliminsny plat. approval :from five years to seven years. SB 6544 was lmRnimousIy passed by both the State Senate and House on February 16 and 28,2010 respectively, to become effective as State law on June 10,2010. . (2) The only sections of the RCW affected by SSB 6544 are RCW 58.17.140 & 170. New text for RCW 58.17.140 reads, "A final plat meeting all requirements of this chapter shall be submitted to the legislative body of the city, town, or county for approval within ((five)) seven years of the date ofpreliminsny plat approval." New text for RCW 58.17.170 reads, "Any lots in a final filed for record sha1l be valid land use notwithstBnding any change in zoning laws for a period of((five)) seven years from the date of filing. A subdivision sha1l be governed by the terms of approval of the final plat, and the statues, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of approval underRCW 58.17.150 (1) and (3) for a period of ((five)) ~ years after the final plat approval unless the legislative body finds that a change in conditions creates a serious threat to the public health or safety in the subdivision. " . (3) NEW SECTION SEC. 3 ofSSB 6455 states, "Sections 1 and 2 of this act expire December 31, 2014." The act will expire on December 31,2014, at which time, presumably, the five.,year time period will be reinstated. (4) Final Bill Report on SSB 6544 stipulates that the act applies only "for applications to form five or more lots," that is, does not apply to short subdivisions of fewer than five lots. Also, the definition of "plat" in RCW 58.17.020(2) does not include subdivisions ofless than five lots. (5) LocaJ regulations must be consistent with State law, in this case RCW 58.17. _Bill 6544 Co&...r.....oA>ai'" 61712010 Page 4 . (6) On March 24, 2010 the UDC Administrator instructed staff to draft the subject code interpI"lldion to inform applicants of conflicts between loca11and use code and State or Federa11aw or Court decisions and to insure consistency with State law. (7) Currently, there are four (4) plats that this legislation will affect Also listed is when preliminary approval will expire once SSB 6544 takes effect: . Olympic Terrace Division II Phase 2 - SUB05-00003 (expires 6/28/2012) . Discovery Bay Golf Club PRRD - SUB05-00022 (expires 10/23/2013) . Ludlow Cove II - SUB07-OO038 (expires 9/16/2015) . PAM Port Townsend One - SUB08-00029 (expires 1115/2016) CONCLUSION: AI; ofJune 10,2010 provisions of the Jefferson County Code, JCC 18.35.390(3) and Section 6.212 of Jefferson Cotinty Subdivision OIdinance No. 04-0526-92 will be inconsistent with RCW 58.17.140 & 170. Those codes should be amended to reflect the changes to the RCW enacted by SSB 6544. DECISION: . Any and all subdivisions within Jefferson County offive (5) lots or greateI granted preliminary plat approval before December 31, 2014 and that have not expired prior to June 10,2010 shall be granted a seven year expiration period from the date of preliminary plat approval in which to accomplish final plat approval. This code inteIpretation becomes effective immediately upon signing and becomes ineffective on Decembex 31, 2014. APPEAL: JCC 18.40.390 & Section 6 of OIdinance No. 05-0828-98 - Jefferson County Procedures & Criteria to Clarify Land Use Regulations OIdinance, outline the appeal process available to any person or entity aggrieved by this interpretation. . Senate BII16S44 Code 1ul>>,,.oA>ilioo 61712010 Page 5 . .3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 . SOBST~TUTE S~TB B~LL 5544 Passed Legislature - 2010 Regular Session State of Washington 51st Legislature 2010 Regular Session By Senate Financial Institutions, Housing &: Insurance (originally sponsored by Senators Berkey, Marr, Hobbs, Kilmer, and Tom) READ FIRST TIME 02/05/10. 1 AN AC'l' Relating to time limitation for approval of plats; amending 2 RCW 58.17.140 and 58.17.170; and providing an expiration date. BE IT ENAC'l'ED BY '!'HE LEGISLA'l'ORE OF '!'HE STATE OF WASHINGTON: Sec. 1. RCW 58.17.140 and 1995 c 68 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: Preliminary plats of any proposed subdivision and dedication shall be approved, disapproved, or returned to the applicant for modification or correction within ninety days from date of filing thereof unless the applicant consents to an extension of such time period or the ninety day limitation is extended to include up to twenty-one days as specified under RCW 58.17.095(3), PROVIDED, That if an environmental impact statement is required as provided in RCW 43.21C.030, the ninety day period shall not include the time spent preparing and circulating the environmental impact statement by the local government agency. Final plats and short plats shall be approved, disapproved, or returned to the applicant within thirty days from the date of filing thereof, unless the applicant consents to an extension of such time period. A final plat meeting all requirements of this chapter shall be submitted to the legislative body of the city, town, or county for approval p. 1 SSB 6544. SL 1 2 .3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 .20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 . within ((~)) seven years of the date of preliminary plat approval. Nothing contained in this section shall act to prevent any city, town, or county from adopting by ordinance procedures which would allow extensions of time that mayor may not contain additional or altered conditions and requirements. Sea. 2. RCW 58.17.170 and 1981 c 293 s 10 are each amended to read as follows: When the legislative body of the city, town or county finds that the subdivision proposed for final plat approval conforms to all terms of the preliminary plat approval, and that said subdivision meets the requirements of this chapter, other applicable state laws, and any local ordinances adopted under this chapter which were in effect at the time of preliminary plat approval, it shall suitably inscribe and execute its written approval on the face of the plat. The original of said final plat shall be filed for record with the county auditor. one reproducible copy shall be furnished to the city, town or county engineer. one paper copy shall be filed with the county assessor. Paper copies shall be provided to such other agencies as may be required by ordinance. Any lots in a final plat filed for record shall be a valid land use notwithstanding any change in zoning laws for a period of ((~)) seven years from the date of filing. A subdivision shall be governed by the terms of approval of the final plat, and the statutes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of approval under RCW 58.17.150 (1) and (3) for a period of ((~)) seven years after final plat approval unless the legislative body finds that a change in conditions creates a serious threat to the public health or safety in the subdivision. 28 NEW SECTION. Sea; 3. Sections 1 and 2 of this act expire December 29 31, 2014. Passed by the Senate February 16, 2010. Passed by the House February 28, 2010. Approved by the Governor March 17, 2010. Filed in office of Secretary of State March 17, 2010. SSB 6544.SL p. 2 . . . CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT SUBSTX'l'UTE SBNA'l'B BILL 6544 Chapter 79, Laws of 2010 61st Legislature 2010 Regular Session APPROVAL OF PLATS--EXTENSION OF TIME EFFECTIVE DATE: 06/10/10 Passsd by the Senate February 16, 2010 YEAS 44 NAYS 0 CERTIFICATE BRlID OWEN l1"esicleDt of tbe Senate Passed by the .House February 28, 2010 YEAS % NAYS 0 I, Thomas Hoemann, Secretary of the Senate of the State of Washington, do hereby certify that the attached is S1.lBS'l'I'l'llTIl SBHATE BILL 6544 as passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on the dates hereon set forth. FRANK CHOPI1 Speak"" of the Bouse of llep"esentatives THOMAS HOEMANN Seoretary Approved March 17, 2010, 1.43 p.m. FILED Ma"ch 17, 2010 CHRISTINE GREGOIRE Gave"""" of ths State of Washington Secretary of State State of Washington . . . FINAL BILL REPORT 88B 6544 C 79 L 10 Synopsis as Enacted BrlefDeserlption: Extending the time limitations for approval ofp1ats. Sponsors: Senate Committee on Financial institutions, Housing & Insurance (originally sponsored by Senators Berkey, Marr, Hobbs, Kilmer and Tom). Senate Committee on Financial Institntions, Honsing & Insurance Honse Committee on LoI:al Government & Housing Baekgronnd: Land may be divided into smaller pieces, assumlng the smaller pieces, or lots, comply with local zoning and other land use and development laws. The owner wishing to make this division Into smaller lots must first apply for approval of his or her plan, to the local government having jurisdiction over the land. This is called filing of the preliminary plat. This begins an administrative process that moves toward approval by involving the public and any agencies that have jurisdiction over the land and the land's proposed use. The legislative authority of the city, town, or county having jurisdiction is the entity that approves the preliminary plat, upon the advice of the administrative proceedings and planning commission, among others. For applications to form five or more lots, the date that the preliminary plat is approved begins a five-year time-period during which the laws applicable to approval of the preliminary plat are the laws that apply to final approval of the plat. If the legislative authority finds that the subdivision conforms to all terms of the approval of the preliminary plat, and satisfies all laws in effect at the time of the approval of the preliminary plat, then the legislative authority must inscribe and execute its written approval on the face of the plat. Any lots in the final plat filed for record are valid land uses even if land use law changed during, and up to, the five-year approval process. From the date of final approval of the plat of the subdivision, the subdivision is governed by the terms of approval of the final plat for five more years. Summary: The five-year time periods during which the laws applicable to the subdivision remain fixed, are changed to seven-year time periods. The act expires on December 31, 2014. This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative stqff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does It constitute a statement of legislative Intent. Senate Bill Report SSB 6544 -J- . . . Votes on FInal Passage: Senate 44 0 House 96 0 Effective: June 10, 2010 . . Senate BlII Report -2- SSB 6544 'II1II_.. 1II_IIIDllIIII.. =re4na:eO~t ~ Jeff....... count" III POPE RllBOIlRCES _ _.. thereafter approve or disapprove the preliminary long plat; the Board's approval of the preliminary long plat and SUpporting submissions shan furnish a firm basis upon which the applicant mciy proceed with development of the long subdivision and preparation of the final long plat in compliance'with these regulations, and In accordance with any conditions of approval Imposed by the Board; or b. If, after considering the matter at a public meeting, the Board deems a change In the Hearing Examiner's recommendation approving or disapproving any preliminary plat necessary, the change of' the recommendation shall not be made until the Board conducts Its own public hearing and thereupon adopts Its own findings and thereafter approves or disapproves the preliminary long plat. Such public hearing may be held befere a committee constituting a majority of the'Board. If the hearing Is before a committee, the committee shall report its recommendation on the matter to the full Board for final action. 2. The Clerk of the Board shall keep records of the public meetings and public hearings set and held by the Board which sJ:lall be made available for public Inspection. . .... 3. In any event, the Board shall take action on a preliminary long plat within ninety (90) days of the date of the filing of a completed application unless the applicant consents to an extension of the' time period PROVIDED, If an environmental impact statement Is required, the ninety (90) day period shall not Include the time spent preparing and circulating the environmental Impact statement. 4. The Planning Department shall notify the applicant of the Board's action by mall as soon as practicable after the action. The notification shall specify any conditions Imposed, or In the event of disapproval, the reasons there,of. 5. The BOard's approval of the preliminary long plat and supporting subhlisslons shall furnish a" firm basis upon which the applicant may proceed with development of the long subdivision and preparation of the final long plat in compliance with these regulations and in accordance with any conditions of approval imposed by the Board. . 6.211 Construction Phase: Upon receipt of preliminary long plat approval, the applicant may proceed with detailed engineering plans for construction of roads, bridges, utilities, drainage works and other required improvements. After submission of plans to the departments and agencies having jurisdiction, and receipt from them of the necessary permits and approvals, the applicant may proceed with construction PROVIDED, arrangements shall be made for inspection by the Department of Public Works, and by other departments and agencies having jurisdiction. .; 76.212 Exoiration: Approval of a preliminary long plat shall expire unless the final long plat Is submitted in proper form for final approval within thirty-six 136} months, unless an extension is granted by the Board upon an 36 '1IIIImllllll~~?'~1 .Ie"....... Ccutty, llR POPE RE8CURCI!S =~/=:~1 ,4llA affirmative recommendation of the Planning Department at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of expiration. Applicants may submit written extension requests to the Planning Department at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of expiration. The Board may g~ant extensions not to exceed twelve (12) months, upon a showing that the applicant has in good faith attempted to submit the final long plat within the initial twelve (12) month period. 6.213 Renewal Procedure: A long plat upon which preliminary approval has expired shall be resubmitted and processed as a new application. . 6.214 Finallona Plat: 1. The final long plat and Supporting data shall be prepared in accordance with Appendix D of this ordinance, and shall be submitted to the Planning Department. When the Hearing Examiner has conducted a public hearing prior to preliminary long plat approval, the finel long plat and supporting data shall be submitted to the Planning Department no later than thirty (30) days prior to final review by the Board. . . ~ 2. The Planning Department shall cause the final long plat to be circulated to the Department of Public Works and the Health Department for their Individual approval In accordance with the conditions for final long plat approval and the requirements of this. and other applicable laws and\or ordinances. The Planning Department shall provide a copy of the plat to the County Assessor who shall segregate the assessed valuation of the property being platted and furnish same to the County Treasurer for segregation of taxes. 3. When the Hearing Examiner has conducted a public hearing prior to preliminary long plat approval, the Planning Department shall check the final long plat and supporting data for compliance with the conditions for final long plat approval and shall prepare a written recommendation for the advice of the Board. The Board shall not consider approval of the long plat until the recommendations. of the Health Department, the Department of Public Works, the Planning Department, and other relevant government agencies are in hand. . 4. The Health Department and the Department of Public Works shall promptly notify the Planning Department of any obstacles or problems wl)ich prevent or delay approval of the long plat, and the Planning Department shall thereupon notify the. applicant. In all cases where a final long plat is not approved within sixty (60) days, for long plats consisting of five (5) to fourteen (14) lots, or ninety (90) days for long plats consisting of fifteen (15) or more lots, the Planning [Jepartment shall either return the long plat to the applicant with a statement of the reasons approval is denied, or shall secure a written authorization from the applicant permitting the long plat to be considered for a longer period. 5. After approval by the Health Department, the Department of Public Works, and the Planning Department, the taxes and delinquent . 37