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Home My WebLink About091415_ca07JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONSENT REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) Philip Morley, County Administrator �Q FROM: Carl Smith, Director of Community Development (DCD)' David Wayne Johnson, Project Planner DATE: September 14, 2015 SUBJECT: Final Plat Alteration for Discovery Ridge Preserve Lots 9 & 10 Rawlins SUB 15- 00007/MLA15 -00026 STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The applicant Charles Rawlins is submitting a Mylar for BoCC final approval and signing of a Plat Alteration (SUB 13- 00008/MLA13- 00094) to re- orient Lots 9 & 10 from a North/South, to an East/West orientation. No other changes, alterations or additions are proposed or approved. ATTACHMENTS: • Type II Land Use Approval — MLA 15-00026 • Written Findings and Conclusions for Administrative Summary Decision. Mylar ready for BoCC signing ANALYSIS: Staff has determined that the application as submitted on May 20, 2015 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 MLA 15-00016. 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: i tp W40, "ounty dministrat JEFFERS6�1 CO11ATT EVeL1 7iftNW UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TYPE 11 LAND USE PERMIT APPLICANT., CHARLES & LINDA RAWLI N S 202 CHASE RD PORT TOWNSEND WA 9'836x8 DATE ISSUED: August 31, 2015 DATE EXPIRES: August 31, 2016 MLA NUMBER: MLA1 5-00026 PROJECT PLANNER. David Wayne Johnson PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PLATALTERATION FOR LOTS 9 & 10 DISCOVERY RIDGE PRESERVE LONG PLAT SUBDIVISION. The proposal requires a Type I I Plat Alteration that is exempt from SEPA review, PROJECT LOCATION: Parcels 947 200 009 & 010 in Section 19, Township 30N, Range 1W located at 202 Chase Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368 CONDITIONS: 1) 1, Please add a Treasurer's signature block. 2. 'Please add a section explaining the purpose for the plat alteration. 3. The legal description needs to be changed to reflect the property being altered, i.e. lots 9 and 10 Discovery Ridge Preserve. 4, The revised metes and bounds descriptions should not be included on the Mylar. Lots will now be described as Lots 9A and 1 OA per plat V8 of Plats, P28-37 and as Amended/Altered. 5. Please make sure the Notary Seal does not smear and become illegible. 6. The legal description has an incorrect bearing under Lot 10A. The legal description says, "'North 09' 05'02" East," but the survey and Lot 9A show it to be "North 80' 54' 55" East," FINDINGS: 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.) See Staff Report dated August 27, 2015 for findings and conclusions of law. APPEALS: Pursuant to RCW 36,700, 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 18,40,330. UDC Administrator MLA1 5-00026 1\tidemark\datalformstF_MLT�-IssuePermit_U, rpt 813112015 Page 1 of 1 V— y 10A ACMES Evor ma CRE.3 '\ wrnAW O B &.M�STR J 4 y oldarArh °t3 �, 6VILUABLE AREA A B 1 t avff rR r u4LUrx K71AND w-FGp1 B1dy7tapr OUFFFR \., \ A' 1 C LOT 10 W 1, 6.1 ACRES .. 1'% O al I ra A L+�JOEti.a?Ai ADA=aa LW ± + Y 1W�! ` 1 WMAND w. (GktxS A"W .417ah h 400 I'l 1 6 /4�71A' 1:'�idllk'E"NT {lii4.'4ICW fa Wis F iYiNgVwW FJ "M O �, 047M Lwr '� "�' r kw �N. / LOT T' 9 � r 9.66 ACRES o ! ` 6,9 ACRE'S ` 9.,7 Ac 4 40�Farr WA= r6RM AND L � R7Maa a7Lp m r .1r.... M1t va J F)ISl'%9WlEg I if3C4P; L')IVI §IG�N N M. . Vo1. ")OI,; bl. VE, -YS, PAGE:'S�7 ''^ DIStCOVP'RY RIDGE 1741WhMN H r"4tW % i e¢a AFN 3 747835 1!/ d r'? '4d%:Atl. WN °1M 41JFi A; "N "r'S, R'A.O8 +15 5;P W rkteI::l ".%. a AiN 37731,1 AF`N 367573 AFN 3c26426 AFN 404190 Aiwa =388 �`�,,_ FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY DECISION Charles & Linda Rawlins DISCOVERY RIDGE PRESERVE PLAT' ALTERATION SUB15-00007 Proposal: The applicants wish to re-orient the existing lot/boundary line between lots 9 and 10 of the Discovery Ridge Reserve Long Plat that they hold in ownership to provide better access and building sites. The alteration will move the lot/boundary line from a vertical north/south orientation to a horizontal east/west orientation. No other changes will be made to the plat. Property Location: The proposal site is located at 202 Chase Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Legal Description: Parcel Numbers 947 200 009 & 947 200 010, Section 19, Township 30N, Range I W, WM, Located at 202 Chase Road, Port Townsend, X98368 Property Description. 'The subject parcels are long and rectangular in shape and approximately 10 acres in size, 'The site is flat and heavily vegetated with native plants and tree. There several Category 11 & [11 wetlands with associated buffers of 100 and 50 feet respectively on each parcel. Lot 10 is currently developed with a single family residence, while Lot 9 is undeveloped. Current use of the property is residential. Zoning: 'The Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designates the site as Rural Residential (1;10). Applicable Goals and Policies: Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3, "Rural Residential Land Use Policies," pages 3-47 to 3-49. Chapter 3, "Environment," pages 3-59-60 Chapter 3, "Transportation Policies," page 3 -61. Chapter 3, "Rural Character Policies," 3-61 to 3-64. Applicable Ordinances, Ordinance No. 1.1- 1218 -00, Jefferson County Unified Development Code, as amended SEPA. The proposed Plat Alteration is categorically exempt from environmental review. (WAC 197- 11 -800(6)(a) . Notice Information.- Notice of Application was mailed to agencies and to adjacent property owners on Kawlins Plat Alteration SUB] 5-00007 W3 ) 1/2015 June 9, 2015, Notice was published in the June 10, 2015 edition of the Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader, Staff posted the notice on-site Oil June, 10, 2015. Testimony: No written comments received from the adjacent properties or the general public. Agency Responses: Jefferson County Assessor: review comments regarding errors and needed corrections. Staff Findings and Conclusions: I The proposed plat alteration will move the lot/boundary line between lots 9 & 10 from a vertical north/south orientation to a horizontal east/west orientation to provide better access and building sites (see attached plat reap). change from 2. Acreage of Lot 9 will change from 9.6 acres to 9.7 acres, while acreage of Lot 10 will C 10 acres to 10.1 acres, These densities are consistent with Jefferson County Code requirements for parcel densities. 3. No other changes will be made to the plat other than described above under 41 & 92. 4. The proposed plat alteration is for residential use. 5. The proposed plat alteration is subject to the policies of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan. The applicable policies are discussed below. I The proposed short subdivision is subject to the requirements of Sections 18,10 & 18,35 of the Jefferson County Code (JCC). There are several ordinance requirements that apply to the proposed Plat alteration: JCC 18,30,030, Water Supplies; JCC 18.30,040, Sewage Disposal; JCC 18.30-080, Roads; JCC 18,35,090 Article VII, Plat Alteration. The applicable criteria and requirements are discussed below. The jjg�ftson m qu l kn . Use LNG 14.0 states: "r �erk�.Jve Plan Rural Residential L,and Use Policy - . ...... Cr "Preserve the functions and values of critical environmental areas and protect development frorn the risks of environmental hazard." The proposal was subject to Critical Area review. There are existing wetlands on-site that are identified on the face of the plat. No alteration to the wetlands or the locations of the wetlands on the face of the plat will result from the proposed plat alteration. Ille 1e� �fe�.,op.Qojjn!y CoIM)rtLLietis.ive Plan rans ortafion Policy LNG 1 T states: "Ensure that transportation is safe, efficient, multi-modal and based on levels of service that correspond to land use densities in the Comprehensive Plan." The existing plat was created in 2004 under current Unified Development Code standards for roads and transportation and reviewed by the Public Works department., No alteration to the approved roadways, of the location of roadways as depicted on the face of the plat will take place as a result of the proposed plat alteration. No additional review or approval by the Public Works Department is necessary or warranted. &Qj 8 WI�L ,,When the development or redevelopment of land requires the availability of a supply of potable Rawlins Plat Alteration SUB 15-00007 8/31/2015 -2- water as determined by the Administrator, potable water shall be delivered by a means approved by the Washington Department of Health and/or Jefferson County Health and Fluman Services." The existing plat was approved in 2004 with the condition that the plat did not constitute approval of further development including water. Proof of potable water is required at time of building permit application. The proposed plat alteration will not change or affect that requirement and is consistent with JCC 18.3i1.030, I(Lc:j. , 3 at _w .,5'e _�dgg--pivosal: ... "All development shall be provided with an individual, on-site septic system and drainfield approved by the Jefferson COLinty Health Department in compliance with Chapter 8.15 JCC, unless the Jefferson County Flealth Department determines that public sewer is available which would then require connection to the approved public sewer." The existing plat was reviewed and approved by the Jefferson County Environmental Health Department and confirmed to have lot sizes that meet minimum land area requirements per WAC 246-272 for use of onsite sewage systems. The proposed plat alteration will not change or affect that requirement and is consistent with JCC 18.30.040. LQ C I L-3 .0 91OAjAq).Ro@Lds: "Transportation facilities shall be designed and constructed in conformance with the following reference manuals and standards of the Jefferson County department of public works which are hereby adopted by reference in this code. The existing plat was reviewed by the Jefferson County Department of Public Works for road development standards and subsequently approved. The proposed plat alteration will not change or affect that requirement or alter the location of the roadways on the face of the plat. The proposal is consistent with JCC 18.30,080, No additional review or approval by the Public Works Department is necessary or warranted. ii .3-5&9ofLevi w pros g ss�an.d criteria: (1) An application for a plat amendment shall be processed according to the procedures for Type 11 land use decisions established in Chapter 18-40 JCC and the criteria listed in ItCW 5&17,215; atqj LC mrTaent: The applicant complies with this criteria and was deemed substantially complete on June 8, 2015. (2) Notice shall be given to the affected parties, a public hearing may be requested by a person receiving notice within 14 days of receipt of notice, When a public hearing is requested the application shall be processed according to the procedures for Type III decisions established in Chapter 18.40 JCC and the criteria listed in RCW 58.17.215-, 5,taffJ10 Notice of application sent to adjacent property owners, published in the local newspaper and posted on site on June 10, 2015. No written comments were received. County agency comments were received from the Assessor's office (see attached). (3) '"Flie administrator shall solicit comments from the director of the department of public works, the chief of the fire district in which the proposal is located, local utility providers, sheriff, building official, school district in which the proposal is located, adjacent Jurisdictions if the proposal is within one mile of a city or other jurisdiction, Washington Rawlins Plat Alteration SUB 15-00007 81:31.1,7015 - 3 - State Department of Transportation if the proposal is adjacent to a state highway, and any other local, state or federal officials as may be necessary; Staff rramcr t: Notice of application was sent to all listed above with no comments received. (4) Based on comments from county departments, applicable agencies and other information, the administrator shall review the proposal subJect to the criteria contained in this section. A proposed plat amendment shall only be approved when consistent with all the provisions of JCC 18.35.690 and RC W 58,17.215. [Ord. 8-06 § I I %Aff Comment: Based on comments from the Assessor's office, the proposed plat alteration requires the modifications and clarifications noted below in the conditions section. Subsequent comments received have confirmed that the requested changes have been made. Based on the previous findings, the proposal is found to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and JCC Title 18. 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 the Plat Alteration review criteria. Approval of the Plat Alteration should be granted subject to the following conditions. CONDITIONS, 1. Please add a Treasurer's signature block. 2. Please add a section explaining the purpose for the plat alteration. I The legal description needs to be changed to reflect the property being altered, i.e. lots 9 and 10 Discovery Ridge Preserve. The revised metes and bounds descriptions should not be included on the Mylar, Lots will now be described as Lots 9A and I OA per plat V8 of Plats, P28 -37 and as Arnended/Altered. 5, Please make sure the Notary Seal does not smear and become illegible. 6. The legal description has an incorrect bearing under Lot 10A, The legal description says, "North 09' 05' 02" East," but the survey and Lot 9A show it to be "North 80' 54' 55" East," -11 Carl 'Smith, — C'Administrator Dated August 27, 2015 Prepared by David Wayne Johnson, Associate Planner Jefferson County Department of Community Development Rawlins Plat Alteration SUB 15 -00007 8/31/2015 176iINAIGIAM JEFFERSON COUNTY ASSESSOR Jeff Chapman, Assessor July 29, 2015 RE: MLA15-00026 — Rawlins (Discovery Ridge Preserve) David, After reviewing the proposed action, I have the following comment: The legal description has an incorrect bearing under Lot 10A. The legal description says "North 090 05' 02" East," but the survey and Lot 9A show it to be "North 80' 54' 55" East." SURVEYORS PLEASE NOTE: This office tries to catch all errors and inconsistencies in the survey and legal descriptions submitted for our review but do not always find every issue. Please be sure to re-review you work so that we all have less frustration in trying to get these projects through to completion. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me. Thanks, Charlotte Stockard GIS Analyst cstockard@co.jefferson.wa-us Jefferson County wkvw. cojefferson.wa-us TO FROM: DATE: RE: MgSSAGK, David, ot 14 M E M 0 from the Office of OLYMPIC PENINSULA Jeff Cl-atpt'nan, Assessor Sh,e4Ir6&Sh0U, Prape#'ty Ope-rart'O-n& August 3, 2015 MLA15-00026 Rawlins I have completed my 2nd review of the biscovery Ridge Preserve from the revised survey submitted and the following are my comments. MY concerns listed as items I thru 4 of the July 28, Memo, Ihave been addressed and I have no further comments. I have forwarded the packet to Charlotte for her 2 red review. please call with any questions you may have on my comments, �).0,13a)x1220,1)(),,I,I'owiiscii(I,WA98368 - Phone(360)385-9'105 - Fax(360)385-9197 JEFFERSON COUNTY ASSESSOR Jeff Chapman, Assessor August 27, 2015 RE: MLA15-00026 — Rawlins (Discovery Ridge Preserve) David, After reviewing the proposed action, I have the following comment: The legal description has an incorrect bearing under Lot 10A. The legal description says "North 090 05' 02" East," but the survey and Lot 9A show it to be "North 80' 54' 55" East." SURVEYORS PLEASE NOTE: This office tries to catch all errors and inconsistencies in the survey and legal descriptions submitted for our review but do not always find every issue. Please be sure to re-review you work so that we all have less frustration in trying to get these projects through to completion. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me. Thanks, Charlotte Stockard G IS Analyst cstockard@coJefferson,wa-us V Jefferson Coun�y Assessors office W%Vv.co.jefferson.wa.us I/ f NG Jeff Chapman, Assessor M E M 0 from the Office of jErrERSON COUNTY ASSESSOR JUL 2 8 David W. Johnson, I)CI) T 0: t j 0 r-h q rROW1: She+-r6&S-j&, prope+-ty Oars , j DATE: July 28, 2015 RE: Rawlins LA15-00026 M SAGE- E �S David, Terry provided us a copy of the Discovery Pidge Preserve-Plot Alteration lost Friday to give us a head start in reviewing and was submitting the copy to you on Monday. I have completed my portion of the review comments: and have forwarded the packet to Charlotte for the mapping review. My comments are as follows: Page 2 of Mylar- V" I- Needs to have the addition of the Treasurer signature block V-2 - bleeds to have Plot Alteration Purpose verbiage explanation added 3- Legal Description needs to be changed to reflect property being altered i,e. Lots 9 and 10 Discovery IRidge Preserve -------- 4- In reviewing other plat alterations, the revised metes and bounds descriptions should not be included on the Mylar. Lots will now be described as Lots 9A & 10A per plat V8 of Plats, P28-37 and as Amended/Altered in V? /P? 5- Hint to pass on to Notary, please make sure their Notary Seal does not smear and become illegible this could create problems at time of recording. p.0,13()xi'220,1)()[.t,i'()Iviisciitl,WA98368 - flare (360385-9105 - Rix(360)385-9197 6- 1 am assuming you will verify if any other County Departments, other than ones shown plus Treasurer, should sign-off. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have regarding my comments,