HomeMy WebLinkAboutZON2012-00012 Type I Land Use Permit JEFFERSON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
TYPE I LAND USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: JEFFERSON CO FIRE DISTRICT#1
40 SETON RD
PORT TOWNSEND WA 98368-9799
DATE ISSUED: g/°2q`/�
DATE EXPIRES: g I o1Q
MLA NUMBER: MLA12-00124
PROJECT PLANNER: Michelle Farfan
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
NEW FIRE STATION
PROJECT LOCATION:
Parcel number 901 142 033, Section 14, Township 29N, Range 1W, WM, located at 9193 Rhody Drive, Chimacum
98325
CONDITIONS:
1.) The proponent shall construct a concrete sidewalk with curb and gutter as per Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) plans and specifications along the site's frontage on SR 19. Plan review and
construction shall be performed under a General Permit from WSDOT. The sidewalk, curb, and gutter shall be
constructed prior to occupancy approval.
2.) The proponent shall implement the approved Stormwater Report and Plan during the development of the site.
3.) The proponent shall enter into a Stormwater Management Facility Maintenance Agreement with the County.
Prior to final approval of the project, Public Works will send a copy of the Agreement that has been signed by
the Public Works Director to the applicant. Public Works will not give final approval for the project until the
Agreement has been signed by the proponent and filed with the Jefferson County Auditor and the original
agreement has been returned to Public Works.
4.) After construction is complete, the proponent shall submit a letter from the project engineer certifying that the
stormwater management facilities have been constructed as per the approved plans. The Public Works will not
give final approval from the project until this certification has been received.
5.) Public Work's fees for development review activities including application and plan review, inspections, and final
review is$79 per hour. Public Works will bill the proponent for its work on the project.
6.) While not required by the JCC, the applicant is encouraged to consider incorporating permeable paving for the
parking and sidewalk surfaces, which will help rainfall infiltrate into the ground. The options include permeable
asphalt or concrete, as well as gravel systems and unit pavers.
It is recommended selecting drought-tolerant plants for the planting plan, amending the planting beds with
compost, and applying a layer of mulch after planting. Good plant selection and installation practices will
minimize irrigation needs and enhance landscape aesthetics. Soil amendments and mulch details can be listed
under a planting notes heading on the landscape plan as well. Shannon Glass, DCD is available to provide
more in-depth guidance on permeable options, plan selection, or planting details.
7.) "Screen-C" landscaping is a see-through screen"that functions as a partial visual separator to soften the
appearance of parking areas and building elevations. A minimum of 10 feet of screen-C landscaping is required
between the front of the building and the sidewalk. However, landscaping shall not be permitted for a distance of
20 feet on each side of a parking area access way to ensure property sight distance.
Screen-C landscaping shall consist of a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees or shrubs generally interspersed
to create a continuous canopy.
8.) Proponent shall submit an original written confirmation letter from DOT stating that the approach has been
installed based on the conditions of their permit approval.
9.) Landscaping shall be incorporated into the parking lot. Low lying shrubs or other similar plantings shall be
placed; such plantings shall not be allowed to exceed three feet in height. Screening shall not be installed in
such a manner as to obstruct the free use of any fire hydrant.
10.) The landscape plan approved by DCD on July 24, 2012 shall be strictly adheared to. Any proposed changes
and/or modifications shall be first approved by the DCD. All landscaping and support systems shall be installed
prior to final building occupancy.
11.) All landscaping and necessary support systems shall be maintained for the life of the project.
All landscaping materials shall be pruned and trimmed as necessary to maintain a healthy growing condition.
12.) Landscape areas shall be kept free of trash.
13.) Parking areas of five or more stall spaces shall be landscaped according to JCC 18.30.130(6). The submitted
landscape plan identifies 36 parking stalls.
14.) Parking for physically handicapped needs shall be provided consistent with state standards at a rate of not less
than two percent of the total number of parking spaces. A total of one handicap parking space shall be required
and comply with ANSI 117.1-2003 (502.2 and 502.4.2). Such spaces shall be not less than 12 feet, six inches
wide.
15.) All ingress and egress to a parking lot accessing an arterial or collector roadway shall be developed so vehicles
entering and leaving the parking lot are headed in a forward motion.
16.) Access points shall be located in a manner consistent with the standards of the Jefferson County Department of
Public Works or WSDOT, where applicable.
17.) All required off-street parking shall be provided with an all-weather surface as required by the Jefferson County
Department of Public Works.
18.) Wheel stops, striping, or similar measures are required where a parked vehicle would encroach on adjacent
property, pedestrian access or circulation areas, rights-of-way, or landscaped areas.
19.) Exterior lighting shall not exceed 30 feet in height from the finished grade for commercial and industrial uses.
20.) Exterior lighting shall be energy-efficient and shielded or recessed so that direct glare and reflections are
contained within the boundaries of the parcel. Exterior lighting shall be directed downward and away from
adjoining properties and public rights-of-way.
21.) No lighting shall blink, flash, or be of unusually high intensity or brightness. All lighting fixtures shall be
appropriate in scale, intensity and height to the use they are serving.
22.) Any lighting installed in parking areas shall be of direct cutoff design so that the source is not visible from
adjacent property.
23.) The illumination of signs shall be shaded, shielded, or directed to the light intensity or brightness shall not
adversely affect surrounding properties or public and private rights-of-way or crate a hazard or nuisance to the
traveling public, or to surrounding properties.
24.) No sign or part thereof shall consist of rotating, revolving, or moving parts; consist of banners, streamers, or
spinners; or involve flashing, blinking or alternating lights.
25.) The total square footage of signs shall not exceed 64 square feet for any business with any commercial land
use district. The square footage of signs shall be calculated by the outside dimensions necessary to frame the
information displayed.
26.) No more than two on-premise signs are allowed. Signs attached to or painted against the structure to which it
relates shall not be computed as a part of the overall total square footage, or number of signs allowed. All signs
shall be continuously maintained.
27.) The design of freestanding signs shall include measures to restrict vehicles from passing beneath them. All
freestanding pole signs or projecting signs shall provide pedestrian clearance to a minimum of eight feet, where
practicable.
28.) Signs should be incorporated into the landscaping of the site when landscaping is provided.
29.) Per JCC 18.40.530-Effective Period- Expiration
(1)A conditional use permit automatically expires and becomes void if the applicant fails to file for a building
permit or other necessary development permit within three years of the effective date (the date of the decision
granting the permit) of the permit unless the permit approval provides for a greater period of time.
(2) Extensions to the duration of the original permit approval are prohibited.
(3)The department of community development shall not be responsible for notifying the applicant of an
impending expiration.
30.) Minimum setback from SR 19 right-of-way shall be 35 feet. Minimum side and rear yard setbacks shall be 5
feet.
31.) The building height is not to exceed 35 feet.
32.) Maximum lot coverage is not to exceed 60%. Lot coverage is defined as amount of impervious surface which
includes roof tops, driveways, concrete, etc.
33.) The applicant and/or representative shall contact the Development Review Division of the Permit Center
(360-379-4450) regarding a final inspection for compliance of zoning permit conditions prior to scheduling a final
building inspection.
FINDINGS:
1.) The Administrator finds that this application complies with applicable provisions of the Unified Development Code, all other
applicable ordinances and regulations, and is consistent with the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and Land Use
map.
2.) The application was reviewed by the Jefferson County Department of Community Development staff on August
29, 2012 for the potential presence of Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) under the provisions of the
Unified Development Code (UDC). After an initial Geographic Information Systems mapping review and an
investigative site inspection, the following ESAs were confirmed to be present on the subject property: SUSC
aquifer recharge area.
3.) Aquifer Recharge Areas in Jefferson County are characterized by porous geological formations that allow
percolation of the surface water into the soils and the underlying zone of saturation. Aquifers are geologic
formations that contain sufficient saturated permeable material to yield significant quantities of water to wells
and springs. Aquifers serve as the source of drinking water within most of the rural portions of Jefferson
County.
4.) Susceptible Aquifer Recharge Areas are those with geologic and hydrologic conditions that promote rapid
infiltration of recharge waters to groundwater aquifers.
5.) The site plan as submitted with the building permit application on June 4, 2012 has been reviewed for
consistency under the UDC, and has been approved by Jefferson County Department of Community
Development. Any modifications, changes, and/or additions to the stamped, approved site plan dated August
29, 2012 shall be resubmitted for review and approval by Jefferson County Department of Community
Development.
6.) This approval is for a new fire station only. Any future permits on this site are subject to review for consistency
with applicable codes and ordinances and does not preclude review and conditions which may be placed on
future permits.
7.) The parcel has been designated as NC under the Jefferson County Comprehensive Land Use Map effective
August 28, 1998.
8.) NOTICE: This permit does not excuse the proponent from complying with other local, state, and federal
ordinances, regulations, or statutes applicable to the proposed development, but consistent with RCW 90.58.
Development pursuant to this permit shall be undertaken subject to the applicable policies and performance
standards of the Jefferson County Shoreline Management Master Program and the Jefferson County Unified
Development Code.
If during excavation or development of the site an area of potential archaeological significance is uncovered, all
activity in the immediate area shall be halted, and the Administrator shall be notified at once.
The Federal Endangered Species Act rules to protect threatened Chinook and Summer-run Chum salmon
became effective on January 8, 2001. Bull trout have been listed as threatened since early 2000. Under the
ESA, any person may bring lawsuit against any individual or agency that"takes" listed species (defined as
causing harm, harassing, or damaging habitat for the listed species). In addition, the National Marine Fisheries
Service can levy penalties. All areas in Jefferson County are included as"critical habitat"for a listed species.
Development of property along any marine shoreline, freshwater shoreline, or floodplains could harm habitat if
protective measures are not taken. To minimize the potential to damage habitat, all property owners developing
adjacent to marine shoreline, freshwater shoreline, or floodplains are advised to do the following:
-All development activities should avoid unstable slopes, wetlands, and forested areas near surface waters
- Remove minimal vegetation for site development, especially large trees
-Allow trees that have fallen into surface waters to remain there
- Infiltrate stormwater from buildings and driveways onsite through drywells rather than discharging directly into
surface waters or roadside ditches
The Federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act requires landowners within 660 feet(1/8th of a mile)of an
eagle nest to consult with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. This Eagle Act prohibits anyone from "taking" bald
eagles. This federal law defines the term "take"and describes the possible legal consequences when a "take"
occurs. Among other actions, "take" includes a disturbance of bald eagles or their habitat. Under federal law a
permit may still be required for activities that impact bald eagles or their habitat. Contact the US Fish and
Wildlife Service (http://www.fws.gov/pacific/eagle/)to learn more about how this law affects your project.
Any individual, group, or agency can bring suit for a listed species"taking", even if you are in compliance with
Jefferson County development codes. The risk of a lawsuit against you can be reduced by consulting with a
professional fisheries habitat biologist, and following the recommendations for site development provided by the
biologist. For more information, contact the National Marine Fisheries Service in Seattle, or the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service.
APPEALS:
Pursuant to RCW 36.70C,the applicant or any aggrieved party may appeal this final decision to Jefferson County Superior Court
within twenty-one(21)calendar days of the date of issuance of this land use decision. For more information related to judical
appeals see JCC 18.40.340.
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