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IN THE MATTER OF an ordinance amending the)
Section 6, Table of Permitted Uses, of the)
Jefferson County Zoning Code, (Ordinance No. )
09-0801-94), pursuantto a citizens' petition, to )
permit wholesale establishments, and veterinary)
clinics in the MC Light Industrial/Commercial)
District.
ORDINANCE NO. 15-0814-95
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners enter the following findings:
1.
On August 1, 1994, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners adopted the
Jefferson County Zoning Code (No. 09-0801-94), repealing and replacing the Jefferson
County Interim Zoning Ordinance (No. 1-01-6-92 and No. 2-0127-92).
2.
On March 31, 1995, the County received a citizens' petition requesting changes be
made to the Table of Permitted Uses, Section 6, Jefferson County Zoning Code (No.
09-0801-94). These changes being to permit offices, wholesale establishments, and
veterinary clinics in the MC Light Industria/Commercial District.
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On April 19, 1995, the Jefferson County Auditor certified that the petition was signed
by ten (10) registered voters in Jefferson County, as required by § 24.21 Jefferson
County Zoning Code (No. 09-0801-94)
4.
Following staff review and concurrence by the SEPA Responsible Official, it was
determined that the proposed amendments pose lesser and fewer impacts to the
environment than were assessed in the Environmental Impact Statement for the
Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Implementing Ordinance, of February, 1994.
5.
On May 16, 1995, staff mailed to the Washington State Department of Ecology a
notice of "Adoption of Existing Environmental Document", thereby notifying DOE that
on May 12, 1995, Jefferson County adopted by reference the Environmental Impact
Statement for the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Implementing Ordinance, of
February, 1994, for this proposed amendment.
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According to the current zoning map the majority of the County's MC-zoned land is
located in the Glen Cove Industrial Area, an area of approximately 600 acre being
adjacent to the southern boundary of the City of Port Townsend.
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The Joint Growth Management Steering Committee, comprising representatives of the
City and the County, continues to work on establishing specific land uses and land use
patterns for the Glen Cove Area which are consistent with the goals and objects of the
Washington State Growth Management Act (RCW 36. 70A). At this time, the City and
the County agree that the principal land use of the Glen Cove area will be light
industrial/light manufacturing.
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The Jefferson County Planning Commission held a duly advertised public hearing on
July 12, 1995, to receive public comment on the proposed changes to the Table of
Permitted Uses, Section 6, Jefferson County Zoning Code (No. 09-0801-94). The only
Ordinance 15-0814-95, on the issue of revising the Table of Permitted Uses,
Section 6, Jefferson County Zoning Code (No. 09-0801-94)
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public testimony received was from one of the petitioners, who spoke in favor of the
proposal.
The City did not submit comments on these proposed changes to the Jefferson County
Zoning Code (No. 09-0801-94), prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing.
Following the close of the formal public hearing the Planning Commission directed staff
to contact the City of Port Townsend to request that the City submit written comments
to the Planning Commission regarding the proposed changes. The Planning Commission
moved to continue discussion of these proposed changes to their regularly scheduled
July 19, 1995, meeting.
The City of Port Townsend's comments were received on July 19, 1995, and were
distributed to the Planning Commission at their meeting that evening. The City's
conclusion read, in part:
The City is concerned that amendments to the County Zoning Code to
allow office uses within a light manufacturing area could partially
frustrate the purpose of the existing MC district and increase the
potential for land use conflicts within the Glen Cove area. We feel that
general office uses are more appropriate within areas designated as
commercial, and should not be allowed within manufacturing areas
unless: Limited in size; and Directly related and subordinate to a
manufacturing use.
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The Planning Commission discussed the City's comments and concluded that the
concerns expressed were addressed in the description of the district purpose of the MC
Light Industrial/Commercial District (see §6,1 0 of the zoning code).
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The Planning Commission approved, by a majority of the body, the ordinance and
agreed to forward the ordinance, as written, to the Board of Commissioners with the
recommendation to adopt.
On August 7, 1995, the Board of County Commissioners reviewed the Planning
Commission recommendations. The Board of Commissioners supported the City's
concerns regarding the permitting of offices throughout the Glen Cove industrial area
by continuing their discussion to August 14, thereby allowing staff to contact the City
to further discuss the implications of the proposed changes.
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On August 14, 1995, staff reported that the City continued to express their concerns
regarding offices being permitted outright throughout the Glen Cove area. The primary
basis for this concern was the belief that such activities, at this time, could partially
frustrate the purposes of the existing MC zoning district. City staff did state that
offices might be appropriate for the Glen Cove area at some point; however, further
study of desired land uses in the area should be completed prior to the outright
permitting of such activities. The Board concurred.
The Board determined, that in their view, the proposed amendments to the Jefferson
County Zoning Code would serve the interests of the citizens of Jefferson County, and
would promote the public health, safety and welfare ~f the County as a whole.
Ordinance 15-0814-95, on the issue of revising the Table of Permitted Uses,
Section 6, Jefferson County Zoning Code (No. 09-0801-94)
. Effective date: 8/14/95
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On Monday, August 14, 1995, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously
agreed to amend the Table of Permitted Uses of the Jefferson County Zoning Code,
Ordinance No. 09-0801-94, to permit outright, wholesale establishments and veterinary
clinics, but not offices, in the MC Light Industrial/Commercial District. These changes
become effective as of August 14, 1995.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners for Jefferson County:
Ordinance 15-0814-95, on the issue of revising the Table of Permitted Uses,
Section 6, Jefferson County Zoning Code (No. 09-0801-94)
Effective date: 8/14/95
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SECTION 1
The Table of Permitted Uses, Section 6, Jefferson County Zoning Code (Ordinance Noo 09-
0801-94) is hereby amended as follows:
DISTRICT
C-1 C-2 M-1 M-2 M-C G-1 U
light heavy Special
n'hood general industri industri It ind / general urban Use
comm. comm al al comm use res. Permit
Key:
C = Conditionally Permitted
.t = Permitted Outright
USE
General Commercial: uses whose primary
activity is the retail or wholesale, buying,
selling, or distributing of goods and services
such as:
Veterinary hospitals
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.t
C
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Wholesale, which may include
incidental retail outlets for only such
merchandise as is handled at
wholesale
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.t
.t
SECTION 2
Severability: If any section, subsection, or other portion of this ordinance is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by any court or competent jurisdiction, such section,
subsection, or portion shall be deemed a separate portion of this ordinance and the holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 3
Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective on the 14th day of August, 1995.
SECTION 4
Adoption: Adopted by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners this 14th day of August,
1995.
ATTESd~~ u~
Lorna Delaney
Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WA INGTON
ATTEST AS TO FORM:
ember
David Skeen, Prosecuting Attorney
Jefferson County
Ordinance 15-0814-95, on the issue of revising the Table of Permitted Uses,
Section 6, Jefferson County zoning Code (No. 09-0801-94)
Effective date: 8/14/95
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JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Long-Range Planning and Growth Management
Jefferson County Courthouse P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-9123 FAX: (360) 385-9357 1-800-831-2678
MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Board of County Commissioners
Long-Range Planning Staff
August 8, 1995
Proposed Changes To Allowed Uses in the MC Light Industrial/Commercial Zone
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to clarify the concerns that were expressed to you last
Monday concerning the proposed change to the Jefferson County Zoning Code that would make
offices an 'Allowed' use in the MC Light Industrial/Commercial Zone. Acting upon your
suggestion, I contacted City of Port Townsend staff to gather some additional information related
to the concerns they expressed in their letter dated July 17, 1995.
The majority ofland currently zoned MC in unincorporated Jefferson County is located within the
Glen Cove area. This area was recently identified by the Joint GMA Steering Committee as
suitable for designation as a 'Community Serving UGA', eligible to receive publicly provided
water and sewer services. This recommendation was made on the understanding that the Glen
Cove area would serve as the focus for light industrial development in north eastern Jefferson
County over the 20 year comprehensive planning period, providing a supply of land that is
suitable for desired light industrial development by virtue of zoning, location, and availability of
public facilities.
The City of Port Townsend is concerned that by making offices an allowed use in this zone, the
County will effectively reduce the amount of land available for light manufacturing in eastern
Jefferson County - The idea being that offices will either be built on vacant land before industry
needs it, or, that office uses will outbid industrial uses for whatever land is available. - This
reduction in land available for light manufacturing will hurt economic development in Jefferson
County and weaken the reason for a Glen Cove UGA.
City staff did, however, state that the redesignation of some land in the Glen Cove UGA to allow
offices would be a good idea. The concern is that offices should not be allowed to compete with
light industrial land uses over the entire area.
County Long-Range Planning staff support such an approach, and recommend that offices not be
made allowed uses in the MC zone until an integrated approach can be worked out with the City
and adopted with other permanent development regulations.