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Home My WebLink About111014_ca04JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONSENT REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) Philip Morley, County Administrator FROM: Carl Smith, Director of Community Development (DCD) Stacie Hoskins, Planning Manager tiles ` David Wayne Johnson, Project Planner DATE: November 10, 2014 SUBJECT: Final Plat Alteration for T.E.0 Commercial Short Plat Approval (U -haul) SUB 13- 00008 /MLA 13 -00094 STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The U -haul Corp. is submitting a Mylar for BoCC final approval and signing of Plat Alteration SUB 13- 00008 /MLA13- 00094. ATTACHMENTS: • Written Findings and Conclusions for Administrative Summary Decision • Type II Land Use Approval— MLA 13- 00094. • Mylar ready for BoCC signing ANALYSIS: Staff has determined that the application as submitted on July 3, 2013 meets the required criteria of Article VII Plat Alterations JCC 18.35 as addressed in written Findings and Conclusions for Administrative Summary Decision and Preliminary Plat Approval MLA13- 00094. Written Findings and Conclusions are required per RCW 58.17.195 which state in part that a county makes a formal written finding of fact that the proposed Subdivision or Plat Alteration is in conformity with applicable zoning ordinance or other land use controls which may exist. ALTERNATIVES: The requested action is mandatory per RCW 58.17.170 and Chapter 18.35 JCC. FISCAL IMPACT /COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: There is no identifiable fiscal impact related to this request for final plat alteration approval. RECOMMENDATION: Per Jefferson County Ordinance and State Law, DCD requests that the BoCC grant final short plat approval by adopting the written findings and conclusions and sign the final Mylar REVIEWED BY: flip Mort,, ounty dministrator FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY DECISION T.E.C., Commercial Short Plat (U-haul) PLAT ALTERATION MLA13-00094/SUB13-00008 Proposal: PLAT ALTERATION — To eliminate interior lot lines from four lot Subdivision and increase impervious surface maximum from 45% to 60%, necessary to complete Phase 11 of site development. This proposal requires a 'Type 11 Plat Alteration with public notice per JCC 18.35.520 and will be processed under JCC 18.35.670 Plat Alterations. This proposal is exempt from SEPA review under WAC 197-11-800(6). Applicant: Arnerco, Real Estate Company ([J-haul) 2727 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 Property Location: The proposal site is located at the intersection of State Routes 19 & 20, East Jefferson County at 14082 Airport Cutoff Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Legal Description: Parcel Numbers 001 213 023, 024, 025 & 026 "Fec Commercial Center Short Plat, Lots I thru 3 and Tract A, in Section 21, Township 30 North, Range 01 West, WK Located at 14082 Airport Cutoff Rd, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Prop" Description: The property is substantially cleared of vegetation and is generally flat with areas of contour rising from 278 to 300 feet in elevation from the southeastern portion of the site to the northeast. Historically, the site was a gravel pit and later developed with the existing building as a Ford Dealership and used car lot. 1'he site was first platted as a commercial subdivision in 1986 (S.P. 2-86) as a 4 lot short plat, and then altered in 2000 (SU1399-00002) to enlarge Lot 3 and convert Lot 4 into Tract A for storrnwater detention. The present owner wishes to develop the entire three lots and Tract A into a moving and storage facility. The site is situated at the intersection of State Routes 19 & 20, and will retain an access easement along the road frontage for access to the adjoining parcel to the north. Zoning is Rural Commercial - General Crossroads. The plat is approximately 8 acres in size. Surrounding Area: The surrounding parcels range from approximately 10 acres in size to the north and south and zoned General Crossroads, to over 100 acres in size and zoned Rural Residential 1:20 the the east. Surrounding parcels are undeveloped with the exception of a small mobile building on the parcel to the north. T.E.0 Short Plat Alteration SUB13-00008 3/21/2014 Applicable Goals and Policies- Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3, "Rural Commercial Land Use", pages 3-49 to 3 -51. Chapter 3, "Transportation Policies", page 3-61. Chapter 3, "Rural Character Policies,", 3-61 to 3-64. Chapter 7 - Economic Development Applicable Ordinances: Ordinance No. I I- 1218 -1113, Jefferson County Unified Development Code, as amended SEPA: The proposed Plat Alteration is categorically exempt from SEPA environmental review. (WAC 197- 1.1- 81111(6)(a }. Notice Information: Notice of Application was mailed to agencies and to adjacent property owners on September 24, 2013. Notice was published in the September 25, 2013 edition of the Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader. DCD Staff posted the notice on site on September 25, 2013. Public Comment: No written comments were received from the adjacent properties andlor interested parties. Agency Responses: Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT): No comments received, Jefferson County Public Works Department: No comments received. Jefferson County fire Protection District #4: No comments received. Jefferson County Environmental health: Reviewed and signed off. • Jefferson County Assessor: See comments dated September 24, 2013 Jefferson Transit: No comment received. Staff Findings and Conclusions: 1. The proposal is to alter the Plat to eliminate internal lot lines and remove impervious surface coverage restrictions to be consistent with current County code. 2. The proposed Plat Alteration is subject to the policies of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, 3. The proposed Plat Alteration is subject to the requirements of Sections 18.35 of the Jefferson County Code (JCC), Alterations of a Short Plat are allowed under JCC 18.35.670 Article VII Plat Alterations. 'fhe applicable criteria and requirements are discussed below. 4. The parcels are legal conforming lots consisting of a total combined acreage of approximately 83 acres. The parcels have been designated as Rural Commercial ( eneral Crossroads under the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map effective August 28, 1998, and as amended. 5. The site is currently occupied by an existing Building on parcel 001 213 023 which served as an automobile dealership and now serves as a U-Haul moving equipment rental facility. 6. This Plat Alteration shall not serve as rationale for a future re zone application. 7. The application was submitted on forms acceptable to the County on July 3, 2013 and deerned '1'.E.0 Short Plat Alteration SUB 13-00008 3/21/2014 -2 - substantially complete on August 1, 2011 8. The proposal was subject to Critical Area review and found that the parcels have no identified Critical Areas mapped or otherwise observed on site. 9. The proposed Plat Alteration is categorically exempt from SEPA environmental review (WAC 197- 11-800(6)(a)). Future excavation and construction of storage buildings on site are not exciTipt from SEPA yet have been reviewed under SEPA with a Determination of Non-Significance issued on January 30, 2014. 10, JCC 18.35.670(1)(b) Purposes allows "revisions of lot lines, notes, notice to purchasers, or easements established in a recorded plat." The request to revise the subject short plat is consistent with this section since the purpose of the alteration is the revision lot lines and remove those notices to purchases that are inconsistent with current code, specifically, removing the impervious surface maximum of 45% to allow the current maximum of 60%. IL The proposal was processed as aType 11 land use decision as required under JCC 18..35.690(l ). 12, The proposal was duly noticed to the public as required under JCC 18.35.690(2). No written or verbal comments were received from the general public or adjacent property owners. 13, Agency cornments, were solicited from those listed and as required under JCC 18.35.690(3). All agency comments received are incorporated into the conditions of approval where appropriate. 14. The submitted Plat Alteration complies with all relevant criteria under Article VII Plat Alterations of the Jefferson County Code. 15. Staff has reviewed and requested corrections to the submitted draft Plat Alteration as noted in the conditions section below. A corrected version of the Plat Map shall be the basis for a blue line draft to be reviewed by County departments before a final amended Plat. is approved and recorded. STAFF RECOMMENDATION. Based on the preceding findings and conclusions, staff recommends finding that the proposal is consistent with the applicable plans and ordinances and that it meets JCC 18.35.690 Review process and criteria. Approval of the Plat Alteration for the T.E.0 Commercial Center Short Plat should be granted subject to the following conditions. CONDITIONS: The proponent shall submit a revised blue line copy of the plat map for review based upon the following conditions: 2, On page one, in the upper right hand corner of the title block, in smaller print, include the text: "MLA l3-00094/S[.JB13-00008." 3. On page one, depict the existing septic drainfield on the face of the plat. 4. On page two, under "flat Description," move the line that begins with "Situate(d)" to follow directly after "Washington" from the previous sentence. On page two, under the "Plat Alteration Purpose," the statement should read, "The current owner has purchased all the lots and tracts within the plat and would like to remove the interior lot lines for consolidated development, returning the property to its original configuration prior ,l',E.c Short Plat Alteration SUB 13-00008 3/21/2014 to any short plat, as well as removing development standards and restrictions that are inconsistent with current Jefferson County Code. 6. On page two, remove "Notes.," and replace with "Notice to Purchasers". 7. On page two, "Notice to Purchasers" #1 shall read: "Access to and from the plat shall be limited to the State Route 19 (Airport Cut Off Road) access point as shown on the face of this plat alteration." 8. On page two, "Notice to Purchasers" 44 shall read: "All new development and re- development, including but not limited to signs, shall comply with current Jefferson County Code at time of permit application vesting." 9. On page two, delete notes #5, 6 & 7. 10. On page two, "Notice to Purchasers" 4.8 (new #5) shall read: "All stormwater drainage controls must comply with the current version of the Washington State Department of Ecology Stormwater Manual for Western Washington." 11. On page two, "Notice to Purchasers" 49 (new #6) shall read: "Prior to issuance of a building permit within the Plat, proof of adequate supply of potable water sha.11 be provided to the County. Fire flow must be consistent with the current standards of the Jefferson County Coordinated Water System Plan and the International [-'ire Code." Dated. March 21, 2014. Prepared by David Wayne Johnson, Associate Planner Jefferson County Department of Community Development T,E.0 Short Plat Alteration SUB 13 -t 3/21/27014 - 4 - JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TYPE 11 LAND USE PERMIT APPLICANT: AMERCO REAL ESTATE COMPANY 2727 N CENTRALAVE PHOENIX AZ 850041155 DATE ISSUED: March 21, 2014 DATE EXPIRES: March 21, 2019 MLA NUMBER: MLAI 3-00094 PROJECT PLANNER: David Wayne Johnson PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PLAT ALTERATION — To eliminate interior lot lines from four lot subdivision and increase impervious surface maximum from 45% to 60%, necessary to complete Phase 11 of site development. The project is Type 11 subdivision permit under JCC 18.35,670, exempt from SEPA review and requires public notice but no public hearing. PROJECT LOCATION., Parcel Number 001 213 023 Tec Commercial Center Short Plat, Lot 1, in Section Township 30, Range 01 West, WM, Located at 14082 Airport Cutoff Rd, Port Townsend, WA 98368 CONDITIONS: 1. The proponent shall submit a revised blue line copy of the plat map for review based upon the following conditions" 2. On page one, in the upper right hand corner of the title block, in smaller print, include the text: "MLA13- 00094/SUB13-0000&" 3. On page one, depict the existing septic drainfield on the face of the plat. 4. On page two, under "Plat Description," move the line that begins with "Situate(d)" to follow directly after "Washington" from the previous sentence. 5. On page two, under the "Plat Alteration Purpose," the statement should read, "The current owner has purchased all the lots and tracts within the plat and would like to remove the interior lot lines for consolidated development, returning the property to its original configuration prior to any short plat, as well as removing development standards and restrictions that are inconsistent with current Jefferson County Code. 6, On page two, remove "Notes," and replace with "Notice to Purchasers". 7, On page two, "Notice to Purchasers" #1 shall read, "Access to and from the plat shall be limited to the State Route 19 (Airport Cut Off Road) access point as shown on the face of this plat alteration." 8. On page two, "Notice to Purchasers" #4 shall read: "All new development and re-development, including but not limited to signs, shall comply with current Jefferson County Code at time of permit application vesting." 9. On page two, delete notes #5, 6 & 7. 10. On page two, "Notice to Purchasers" #8 (new #5) shall read: "All stormwater drainage controls must comply with the current version of the Washington State Department of Ecology Stormwater Manual for Western Washington." 11. On page two, "Notice to Purchasers" #9 (new #6) shall read: "Prior to issuance of a building permit within the Plat, proof of adequate supply of potable water shall be provided to the County. Fire flow must be consistent with the current standards of the Jefferson County Coordinated Water System Plan and the International Fire Code." FINDINGS: 1.) The Administrator finds that this application complies with applicable provisions of the Unified Development Code, alll other applicable ordinances and regulations, and is consistent with the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and Land Use map. 2) See Staff Report dated March 21, 2014 findings of fact, APPEALS: Pursuant to RCW 36,70C, the applicant or any aggrieved party may appeal this final decision to the Hearing Examiner within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of issuance of this land use decision. For more information related to administrative appeals see JCC 1&40330. l ator K .vµ ,i QUDC d inistr MLA'3-OG094 t�tidemark\datakforms\F—MLT_IssuePermit—U,rpt 3121/2014 Page 2 of 2