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STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
IN THE MATTER OF amending the
Interim Ordinance No. 06-0828-98
Sections 3.160, 4 and 11, under
RCW 36.70A.390, regulating land use
And development within the Port
Ludlow Master Planned Resort
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ORDINANCE NO. 10-1214-98
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners enters the following findings:
1.
Jefferson County is planning under the provisions of the Washington State Growth Management Act,
codified as 36.7@., RCW,
2,
Jefferson County adopted its 20-year comprehensive land use plan on August 28, 1998,
3.
The Comprehensive Plan designates Port Ludlow as a Master Planned Resort, based on the provisions
contained in RCW 36,70A.362,
4,
The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners adopted the Emergency Interim Controls Ordinance
("EICO"), Ordinance No, 06-0828-98, concurrent with the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan to
ensure that all future development within the County is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,
5.
The Emergency Interim Controls Ordinance contains provisions for development throughout the
County but omitted development standards for several zoning districts within the Port Ludlow Master
Planned Resort,
6.
The BOCC directed planning staff and the Jefferson County Planning Commission to develop and
adopt development standards for the Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort within sixty (60) days of the
issuance of the EICO,
7.
The Planning Commission held 4 public meetings, attended by a total of seventy-five (75) members
of the public and representatives of Olympic Resource Management (ORM). ..
8.
The Planning Commission, staff and members of the public toured areas of the Port Ludlow Master
Planned Resort on September 23, 1998, at the invitation of ORM,
9.
At the meeting of September 30, 1998, staff presented to the Planning Commission a review and
comparison of the development limitations contained in the 1993 Port Ludlow FEIS.
10,
At the public meeting of September 30, 1998, the Planning Commission requested to see a Master
Plan for Port Ludlow.
11.
Representatives of ORM responded that no new Master Plan had been finalized and that a resort
redevelopment plan was in the process of being worked out with residents of the Port Ludlow
community.
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12.
On October 7, 1998, ORM presented to the Planning Commission a conceptual rendering of a
redevelopment plan for the resort complex area of the Master Plan Resort,
13,
RCW 36.70A.362 contains provisions for the review of existing Master Planned Resorts,
14.
The County has found that the existing plan is consistent with the development regulations
established for critical areas and that on-site and off-site infrastructure impacts have been fully
considered and mitigated.
15.
The planning staff advised the Planning Commission that, without an adopted new master plan for
Port Ludlow which addressed the environmental impacts of the proposed new development at Port
Ludlow, development standards would have to be adopted that were consistent with the adopted 1993
Port Ludlow Final Environmental Impact Statement.
16.
The Planning Commission, on October 7, 1998, voted ( five in favor, none opposed and one
abstention) to have staff develop standards and regulations which were consistent with the 1993 Port
Ludlow Final Environmental Impact Statement.
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The Planning Commission and staff, at the public meetings of September 30th, October 7th and
October 14th, 1998, reviewed the proposed development regulations prepared by the planning staff
and took public comment.
On October 14th, the Planning Commission voted, recommending forwarding this draft ordinance to
the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners,
This ordinance is consistent with the SErA detennination of August 17th, 1998,
This ordinance shall remain in effect until such time as final development regulations to implement
the MPR designation are adopted,
NOW, THEREFORE, The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners amends the interim Ordinance
No. 06-0828-98, Sections 3.160, 4 and 11, under RCW 36.70A.390, regulating land use and
development within the Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort and ordains the following:
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SECTION 1
STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
Section 1,10 Statement of Authority:
This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Chapter 36,70 RCW.
Section 1.20 Statement of Purpose and Intent: The purpose and intent of this ordinance is to accommodate
development within the Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort consistent with the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan and that identified in the 1993 FEIS. A new or revised Master Plan may be submitted
for the entire area within the MPR boundary or for an entire zone within the MPR. All plans submitted shall
comply with Section 3.90 of this ordinance.
Port Ludlow is the only Master Planned Resort (MPR) in Jefferson County, In accordance with the 1993 Port
Ludlow FEIS Final Environmental Impact Statement and Jefferson County Resolution 17-96, which allocates
population to Port Ludlow over the next 20-years, the MPR is limited to a total buildout of 2250 residential
units including single-fa¡nily detached, single-family attached, multi-family, assisted living and congregate
care. The Comprehensive Plan lists seven categories of general uses within the MPR.
Section 1.30 Rules ofInterpretation: The following rules shall be followed in making interpretation
relating the terms and conditions contained herein,
1.
For purposes of this Ordinance, all words used in the ordinance shall use normal and customary
meanings, unless specifically defined otherwise in this ordinance,
Words used in the present tense include the future tense,
The plural includes the singular and vice-versa.
The words "will" and "shall" are mandatory.
The words "may" and "should" indicates that discretion is allowed.
The word "used" includes designed, intended, or arranged or intended to be used.
The masculine gender includes the feminine and vice-versa.
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3,
4.
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SECTION 2
SCOPE OF REGULATIONS
Sections:
2.10
2,20
2.30
Territorial Application of Regulations
Intent
Exemptions
Section 2.10 Territorial Application of Regulations. The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to all land,
all water areas and all structures within the boundary of the Master Planned Resort of Port Ludlow as depicted
on the official land use map for Jefferson County, Washington.
Section 2.20 Intent. No structure shall hereafter be erected and no existing structure shall be moved, altered,
added to or enlarged, nor shall any land or structure be used, or arranged to be used for any purpose other than
that which is included among the uses listed in the following chapters as permitted in the zoning district in
which the structure or l~d is located, nor shall any land or structure be used in any manner contrary to any
other requirements specified in this Ordinance, ,
Section 2.30 Exemptions, The following structures and uses shall be exempt from the regulations of this
Ordinance, but are subject to all other applicable Local, State and Federal regulations including, but not
limited to, the County Building Ordinance, Interim Critical Areas Ordinance, the Shoreline Management
Master Program and SEP A.
1. Wires, cables, conduits, vaults, pipes, mains, valves, tanks, or other similar equipment for the distribution
to consumers of telephone or other communications, electricity, gas, or water or the collection of sewage,
or surface or subsurface water operated or maintained by a governmental entity or a public or private
utility or other County franchised utilities including customary meter pedestals, telephone pedestals,
distribution transformers and temporary utility facilities required during building construction, whether
any such facility is located underground, or above ground; but when only such facilities are located in a
street right-of-way or in an easement.
2. Railroad tracks, signals, bridges and similar facilities and equipment located on a railroad right-of-way,
and maintenance and repair work on such facilities and equipment.
3. Telephone booths and pedestals, underground utility equipment, mailboxes, bus shelters, informational
kiosks, public bicycle shelters, or similar structure or device which is found by the Director of
Community Development is obviously intended to be appropriately located in the public interest.
4. Agricultural buildings used to house livestock, store feed or farm equipment.
5. Minor construction activities, as defined by the UBC, Section 106.2 and structures exempt under
Jefferson County Building Code Ordinance #03-0713-98 as amended.
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Sections:
3.10
3.20
3.30
3.40
3.50
3,60
3.70
3.80
3,90
Section 3
PORT LUDLOW MASTER PLANNED RESORT ZONING DISTRICTS
Single Family (MPR-SF)
Single Family Tracts (MPR-SFT)
Multi-Family (MPR-MF)
Resort Complex/Community Facility (MPR-RC/CF)
Village Commercial Center (MPR- VC)
Recreation Areas (MPR-RA)
Open Space Reserve (MPR-OSR)
Additional Requirements
Master Plan Revisions
Section 3.10 Sinele Family Zone (MPR-SF)
Section 3,101 Purpose: ;¡his zone is intended to recognize, maintain and promote single family residential
areas within the MPR, including opportunities for reasonably priced housing.
Section 3,102 Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted within the MPR zone:
1. Single family detached dwelling units.
2. Home-based business,
3. Accessory buildings, such as garages, carports, storage buildings and similar structures supporting the
residential environment. .
4, Trails, parks, open space and playgrounds approved through a platting process,
5, Minimum lot areas of 5,000 square feet approved through a platting process and not to exceed a density
of four (4) dwelling units per acre, Existing subdivisions shall not be further subdivided.
Existing legal non-residential uses are valid land uses in all zones of the Master Planned Resort and shall
comply with Comprehensive Plan policies LNP 8,1-8.11 on non-conforming uses.
Section 3,103 Conditional Uses: The following uses are permitted conditionally in the MPR-SF zone:
1. Trails, parks, open space and playgrounds if not part of a platting process,
2. Minimum lot areas of 3,500 square feet if approved through a platting process and not to exceed a density
of four (4) dwelling units per acre. Existing subdivisions shall not be further subdivided.
3. Single family attached dwelling units including duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes as part of a new
subdivision, not to exceed four (4) dwelling units per acre.
Section 3.104 Height Restrictions: No building or structure shall be erected, enlarged or structurally
modified to exceed 35 feet in height.
Section 3.105 Bulk Requirements: The minimum lot requirements for detached dwelling shall be as
provided in Tables MPR-SF below.
TABLE MPR-SF
Density Minimum Minimum Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Maximum Impervious
Lot Area Lot Width Setback Setback Setback Surface
4 DUlAC 5,000 sq.ft. 40' 20' 5' 5' 45%
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Section 3.20 Sinille Family Tract Zone (MPR-Sm
Section 3,20 I Purpose: This zone is intended to recognize, maintain and promote larger, single family
residential tracts within the MPR.
Section 3.202 Pennitted Uses: The following uses are pennitted within the MPR-SFT zone:
I.
2.
Single family detached dwelling units,
Accessory buildings, such as garages, carports, storage buildings and similar structures supporting the
residential environment.
Accessory buildings, such as barns, stables and similar structures.
Home-based business.
Trails, parks, open space and playgrounds approved through a platting process.
3.
4,
5.
Existing legal non-residential uses are valid land uses in all zones of the Master Planned Resort and shall
comply with Comprehensive Plan policies LNP 8,1-8.11.
Section 3.203 ConditionärUses: The following uses are pennitted conditionally within the MPR-SFT zone:
I.
Trails, parks, open space and playgrounds if not part of a platting process.
Section 3,204 Height Restrictions: No building or structure shall be erected, enlarged or structurally modified
to exceed 35 feet in height.
Section 3,205 Bulk Requirements: The minimum lot requirements shall be as provided in Table MPR-SFT
below,
TABLE MPR-SFT
Density Minimum Minimum Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Maximum Impervious
Lot Area Lot Width Setback Setback Setback Surface
1 DU/2.5 AC 2.5AC 100' 25' 25' 25' 20%
Section 3.30 Multi-Family Zone (MPR-MF)
Section 3.301 Purpose: This zone is intended to recognize, maintain and promote within the MPR multi-
family housing opportunities, in part to provide lower-cost housing units,
Section 3.302 Pennitted Uses: The following uses are pennitted within the MPR-MF zone:
I. Multiple family dwelling units including condominiums.
2. Assisted-Living and long-tenn care facilities,
3. Accessory uses and structures supporting the residential environment such as garages, carports, storage
buildings, pools, and recreation buildings.
4. Home-based business.
5, Trails, parks, open space and playgrounds approved through a platting process,
Existing legal non-residential uses are valid land uses in all zones of the Master Planned Resort and shall
comply with Comprehensive Plan policies LNP 8.1-8.11,
Section 3.303 Conditional Uses: The following uses are permitted conditionally in the MPR-MF zone:
1.
Trails, parks, open space and playgrounds if not part of a platting process.
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Section 3.304 Height Restrictions: No building or structure shall be erected, enlarged or structurally
modified to exceed 35 feet in height as measured by UBC standards,
Section 3.305 Bulk Requirements: The minimum lot requirements shall be as provided in Table MPR-MF
below.
TABLE MPR-MF
Density Minimum Minimum Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Maximum
Lot Area Lot Width Setback Setback Setback Impervious Coverage
10 DUlAC N/A N/A UBC UBC UBC 55%
Section 3.40 Resort Comolex/Communitv Facilities Zone (MPR-RC/CF)
Section 3.401 Purpose: The MPR-RC/CF zone is intended to provide amenities and services associated with
a destination resort, Uses in the RC/CF zone must be supportive of the recreational nature of the resort, In
accordance with the 1993 Port Ludlow FEIS, the MPR-RC/CF zone is limited to a total development cap of
48,000 square feet of noQ;.residential development in addition to those uses which existed prior to 1993. Until
a new master plan is developed and is approved by the County, no new development is allowed except the
redevelopment of those structures currently built or vested, For the interim, uses and structures which were in
existence at the time of issuance of the FEIS shall be pennitted to redevelop in kind (i,e. condominium units),
Existing condominium units shall continue to be allowed in the resort zone, Retail commercial uses within
this zone that are associated with the resort use are limited to a total of 2,500 square feet and are part of the
48,000 total square foot cap for the zone. Kehele Park is located to the north of the RC/CF zone and serves as
a community park operated by the Ludlow Maintenance Commission.
Section 3.402 Pennitted and Conditional Uses: For purposes of this ordinance, uses at the resort complex are
limited to those uses which currently exist and those which are addressed in the 1993 Port Ludlow FEIS until
the submittal and approval of a new plan for the redevelopment of the resort zone in accordance with Section
3.90 of this ordinance. The following uses are pennitted within the MPR-RC/CF zone which are directly
related to the resort facilities and/or operations.
USES RC/CF Kehele Park
Hotel (Inn) and appropriate associated uses .¡'
Conference Center/Banquet Facility .¡'
Parks and Trails as part of a platting process .¡' .¡'
Recreation Center/ Club .¡'
Res ta uran tlLo un g eIB ar .¡'
Marina .¡'
Seaplane Dock C
Resort Related Retail Use .¡'
Library/Museum C
Interpretive and Infonnational Kiosks .¡'
Community Organization Activity Facilities, Le. club house .¡'
Multifamily and Single Family Residential Structures (10 du/ac) .¡'
Tennis Courts .¡' .¡'
Those uses and activities which currently exist at the LMC-owned property (Ludlow Beach Club and Kehele
Park) are recognized as valid uses and activities and may continue in accordance with the current use of the
facilities,
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Existing legal non-residential uses are valid land uses in all zones of the Master Planned Resort and shall
comply with Comprehensive Plan policies LNP 8.1-8.11. Residential uses within the RC/CF zone are bound
by the bulk and dimensional standards established in their respective residential zoning districts within this
Ordinance (see Sections 3.10 and 3.30) and are limited to the overall 2250 residential unit cap for the MPR,
Section 3.403 Hei¡.?;ht Restrictions: No building or structure shall be erected, enlarged or structurally
modified to exceed 35 feet in height, excluding roof projections, as measured by UBC standards, except for
Hotels which shall not exceed 50 feet in height as measured by UBC standards.
Section 3.404 Bulk Requirements: Bulk and dimensional requirements for the MPR-RC/CF zone are
contained in the table below.
Density Minimum Minimum Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Maximum Impervious
Lot Area Lot Width Setback Setback Setback Coverage
N/A N/A UBC UBC UBC 50%
TABLE MPR-RC/CF
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Section 3.50 Villaee Commercial Center Zone (MPR- VC)
Section 3.501 Purpose: The intent of the MPR-VC zone is to provide retail-commercial uses and other
services to serve the needs of resort visitors and community residents, In addition to retail commercial uses or
services, other uses such as government or community offices and facilities; long-term care facilities; and
visitor services shall be permitted within this zone,
Section 3.502 Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted in the MPR-VC zone:
Permitted Commercial Uses
. Bank and financial institutions . Art Gallery
. Variety Stores . Interior Shop
. Grocery Stores . General/Business Offices
. Hardware Store . Professional Offices
. Pharmacy and Drug Stores . Real Estate
. Liquor Stores (state) . Theater
. Personal Medical Supply Stores . Food Service Establishments
. Travel Consultant . Day care Center
. Post Office . Clinics (Medical, Dental, Mental Health,
. Dry cleaner/Laundry Chiropractic)
. Florist Shops . Social Services
. Specialty food stores . Miscellaneous Health
. Sporting Goods and related Stores . Home Health/Home Care
. Book and stationary Stores . Vehicle Repair and Gas Station
. Jewelry Stores . Car wash
. Photographic and Electronic Shops . Transportation Service
. Computer and Office Equipment and Related . Utility purveyor offices
Services . Recycl ing Drop-off facility
. Music Stores . Library
. Farmer's Market . Museum
. Barber and Beauty shops . Community Center
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Public agency or utility offices
Police facility
Fire Station
Post Office, mailing and packaging businesses
Park
Residential Uses:
. Multi-family
. Assisted living
. Single family
retail/commercial
apartments)
in association with
uses (i.e. second story
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Existing legal non-residential uses are valid land uses in all zones of the Master Planned Resort and
shall comply with Comprehensive Plan policies LNP 8,1-8.11, Residential uses within the MPR- VC
zone are bound by the bulk and dimensional standards established in their respective residential
zoning districts within this Ordinance (see Sections 3,10 and 3.30) and are considered part of the
overall 2250 residential unit cap for the MPR.
Section 3.503 Conditional Uses: The following uses are permitted conditionally within the MPR-VC
zone:
.
Parking Structure -
Meeting Facilities
.
Section 3,504 Height restrictions: No building or structure shall be erected, enlarged or structurally
modified to exceed 35 feet in height, excluding roof projections, as measured by UBC standards.
Section 3.505 Bulk Dimension Requirements: The maximum square foot area per building allowed
shall be 30,000 sq, feet.
Density
MPR-VC
Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Maximum
Setback Setback Setback Impervious Coverage
UBC UBC UBC *
Minimum
Lot Area
N/A
Minimum
Lot Width
N/A
Section 3.60 Recreation Area (MPR-RA)
Section 3.601 Purpose: The MPR-RA zone is intended to recognize, maintain, and promote the
existing and future active recreation activities and areas within the Port Ludlow Master Planned
Resort.
Section 3.602 Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted within the MPR-RA zone:
1.
2.
3.
4,
5,
Parks and Trails
Golf Shop/Club House/Snack Bar/Lounge
Interpretive Center, signage
Golf Course and Related Offices/Maintenance Buildings and Facilities
Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Club
Existing legal non-residential uses are valid land uses in all zones of the Master Planned Resort and
shall comply with Comprehensive Plan policies LNP 8.1-8.11,
Section 3.603 Height Restrictions, No building or structure shall be erected, enlarged or structurally
modified to exceed 35 feet in height, excluding roof projections, as measured by UBC standards,
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Section 3,604 Bulk and Dimensional Requirements: The maximum square foot area for the MPR-RA
shall be consistent with table 11-1 of the Emergency Interim Controls Ordinance (No, 06-0828-98).
Density Minimum Minimum Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Maximum Impervious
Lot Area Lot Width Setback Setback Setback Coverage
N/A N/A UBC UBC UBC Table 11-1
MPR-RA
Section 3.70 ODen Space Zone (MPR-OSR)
Section 3.701 Purpose: The purpose of the Open Space zone is to preserve in perpetuity and enhance
the natural amenities around Ludlow Bay, the Twin Islands and other natural areas within the MPR.
Uses within the Open Space Area shall be low impact and serve to promote or enhance the aesthetic
qualities of the Master Planned Resort. No residential or commercial development shall be pennitted
in the MPR-OSR zone.
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Section 3.702 Pennitted Uses: The following uses shall be pennitted in the MPR-OSR zone:
1.
2,
Parks, trails, paths, bridges, benches, shelters, and restrooms
Directional and interpretative signage and kiosks,
Section 3.703 Conditional Uses: The following uses shall be pennitted conditionally in the MPR-
OSR zone:
1.
Man-made water features or enhanced natural water features, such as ponds, wetlands,
wetland buffer enhancements and stonn water detention ponds,
Interpretive Center
Equestrian Facility
2.
3.
Existing legal non-residential uses are valid land uses in all zones of the Master Planned Resort and
shall comply with Comprehensive Plan policies LNP 8.1-8.11.
Section 3.704 Height Restriction: No building or structure shall be erected, enlarged or structurally
modified to exceed 35 feet in height, excluding roof projections, as measured by UBC standards,
Section 3.705 Bulk and Dimensional Requirements: The maximum square foot area per building
allowed shall be 2000 sq. feet. Some utility facilities may exceed this cap.
Section 3.80 Additional Requirements
Refer to the following Ordinances for additional provisions or development standards which may
qualify or supplement the regulations presented in this ordinance:
]. Ordinance No. 05-0509-94, Interim Critical Areas Ordinance.
2. Ordinance No.1 0-11 04-96, Storm water Management Ordinance
3. Ordinance No. 04-0526-92, Subdivision Ordinance, as amended by this Ordinance
4. Chapter 246-272 WAC, On-Site Sewage Systems
5. Shoreline Management Master Program
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6. Other local, state, and federal regulations as applicable, such as the 1993 Port Ludlow Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), The provisions contained within this ordinance are
intended to serve as emergency interim development standards and are consistent with the current
development plan for Port Ludlow. Final development regulations for the Port Ludlow Master
Planned Resort will be established upon completion of the Master Plan for the Port Ludlow MPR
and will be consistent with the Master Plan, the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and all
other pertinent documents.
Section 3.90 Master Plan Revisions
1, Applicability:
A. A revision to an existing Master Plan or any sub-area or zone within the Master Planned
Resort shall be submitted to the County for approval prior to the acceptance of any proposal
that is inconsistent with the previously adopted Master Plan or FEIS, All subsequent
development proposals shall be consistent with the revised Master Plan and development
regulations as ap.£roved.
B. The requirements of this section do not apply to any development for which a permit has
been granted and for development that was vested prior to the adoption of this regulation.
2, Purpose:
To provide for the planning, development, and assessment of revisions to the Master Plan
consistent with RCW 36,70A.362 and the specific policies contained within the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan. When approving a revision to a Master Plan, the County shall make the
following findings:
a. The proposed revision does not create new urban or suburban land uses in the vicinity of the
existing MPR;
b, The revision to the Master Plan is consistent with the development regulations established for
critical areas;
c. On-site and off-site infrastructure (including, but not limited to, water, sewer, storm water or
transportation facilities) impacts for the revised resort have been fully considered and
mitigated.
3. Review Process:
Proposed revisions to a Master Plan shall be submitted to the Long-range Planning Department.
The proposal will be reviewed against the provisions outlined in Sections 3.901 and 3,902 below
and the DCD Director will make a determination as to whether the proposal constitutes a major or
minor plan revision. Upon making a determination, the proposed revision shall follow the
appropriate process for plan revisions as outlined in Sections 3.901 or 3.902.
Section 3.901 Major Revisions
Revisions to an adopted Master Plan that will result in a substantial change to the intent or purpose of
the MPR designation including: increase in the intensity of use, scale, or density of development;
revisions to the MPR boundaries or sub-area boundaries; or changes which are deemed to have a
substantial impact on the environment beyond those which have been reviewed in previous
environmental documents, are considered to be major revisions and will require the submission of a
revised master plan, or sub-area or zone plan that addresses the proposed changes,
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1. Application for a Revision to Master Plan or Sub-area Plan or Zone Plan,
A revision to the Master Planned Resort or any sub-area or zone shall be prepared describing the
proposed revision in relation to the approved Master Plan and provide a framework for review,
analysis and mitigation of the revised development activity proposed. The Master Plan revision
proposal shall include the following information:
A, A description of the setting and natural amenities in which the MPR is situated, the particular
natural and recreational features that attract people to the area and resort and how the revised
Master Plan or Sub-area Plan or Zone Plan fits within the overall approved master plan,
B. A description of how the Master Plan revision complements the destination resort facilities of
the MPR.
C. A description of the design and functional features of the Master Plan revision, with
supportive information, which provide for a unified development, integrated site design and
protection of natural amenities; and which further the goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan.
D. A listing of pr°,2osed additional allowable uses and/or proposed maximum density and
intensity of uses within the MPR and a discussion of how these changes and their distribution
meet the needs of residents and patrons of the MPR, Additional proposed uses for review
may include but not be limited to the following uses for the following zones:
MPR-RC/CF
. Short-term visitor
accommodations and appropriate
associated uses
. Marina and related facilities
MPR-VC
. Garden store
MPR-RA
.
Restaurant
MPR-OSR
. Interpretive
centers
.
Antique store
.
Lounge
.
Equestrian
facilities
.
Youth activity center
Emergency Helicopter pad
.
RV park
.
Increased impervious surface ratios may also be allowed within the MPR- VC and MPR-CF
zones only if the proponent clearly demonstrates in the plan document that adequate facilities
will be developed to ensure adequate storm water management.
E. A description and analysis of the environmental impacts associated with the proposed
revision, including an analysis of the cumulative impacts of both the proposed revision and
the approved Master Plan, and their effects on surrounding properties and/or public facilities.
F. A description of how the proposed Master Plan revision is integrated with the overall MPR
and any features, such as trail systems, natural systems or greenbelts, that have been
established to retain and enhance the character of the overall MPR,
G, A description of the intended phasing of development projects within the revised sub-
area/zone, if any; and how this phasing relates to the overall phasing of development within
the MPR.
H. Maps, drawings, illustrations, or other materials necessary to assist in understanding and
visualizing the design and operation of the completed proposed development, its facilities and
services, and the protection of critical areas,
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A calculation of estimated new demands on capital facilities and services and their
relationship to the existing MPR demands, including but not limited to: transportation, water,
sewer and storm water facilities; and a demonstration that sufficient facilities and services to
support the development are available or will be available at the time development permits
are applied for.
2. Major Revision Process
The revised Master Plan or sub-area/zone plan will identify allowable uses, their locations and
intensities, and the cumulative environmental impacts associated with the proposed development.
Plan revisions will be submitted to the Jefferson County Long-Range Planning Department for
review and an administrative determination of the type of Master Plan revision by the DCD
Director. The DCD director shall make a determination of the Master Plan revision within 14
days of submission. Those revisions that are deemed to be major revisions will be reviewed as
submitted by the Jefferson County Planning Commission for consistency with the provisions of
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the Comprehensive Plan and other supporting documents and regulations, The Planning
Commission will then submit the Master Plan and a report of findings and recommendations to
the Board of County Commissioners for review and final adoption as a sub-area amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan within sixty (60) days of the major revision determination by the DCD
Director. Revisions of Master Plan or sub-area/zone plans within an approved Master Plan Resort
may occur outside the annual comprehensive plan amendment date. The adopted revision will
also be reviewed by the SEP A Responsible Official to determine the level of environmental
review required for the revised plan,
Section 3.902 Minor Revisions
It is recognized that a Master Planned Resort may require minor changes to facilities and services in
response to changing conditions or market demand and that some degree of flexibility for the resort is
needed, Minor revisions are those that do not result in a substantial change to the intent or purpose of
the master plan in effect and which:
a. Involve no more than a ten percent (10%) increase or decrease in the overall square footage
of the floor area over that identified in the development plan (Master Plan or sub-area/zone
plan).
b. Will not have a significantly greater impact on the environment and/or facilities than that
addressed in the development plan,
c. Do not alter the boundaries ofthe approved plan.
d, Do not propose uses that modify the recreational nature and intent of the Master Planned
Resort.
I, Minor Revision Process:
Applications for plan revisions shall be submitted to, and reviewed by the Jefferson County
Long-Range Planning Department to determine if the revisions are consistent with the existing
MPR plan, the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and other pertinent documents. Those
proposals that are determined to result in no major change in use, location, intensity or
environmental impact and which satisfy the above-referenced criteria shall be deemed a minor
plan revision and may be administratively approved by the Director of the Department of
Community Development,
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2. Requirements:
All minor revisions shall be evaluated to determine the anticipated environmental impacts
associated with the minor revision and shall demonstrate that there are adequate services and
infrastructure to support the proposed minor revision, Those revisions that do not comply with the
provisions contained within this Section shall be deemed a major revision, subject to the
provisions outlined in Section 3,901 above.
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SEtTION 4
SEVERABILITY
Severability: If any section, subsection, or other portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such section, subsectio.n. or portion
thereof shall be deemed a separate portion of this ordinance and such holding shalf not affeçt the
validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. -~ .
SECTION 5
REPEALER
Repealer: Effective immediately upon its adoption, this Ordinance repeals and replaces
Sections 3.160, 4 and 11 of the Emergency Interim Controls Ordinance (Ordinance No, 06-0828-98).
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EFFECTIVE PERIOD
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Effective Period: This ordinance shall become effective on the ~Day of 1:> Ec.BM~e+2-
1998 and shall remain in effect until such time as final development regulations to implement the
MPR designation are adopted.
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(360) 385-9123 FAX: (360) 385-9357 1-800-831-2678
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONER.
From: AI Scalf, Director Community Development
Date:
July 2, 1999
Re:
Finding of Fact 14, Ordinance No.1 0-1214-98
You have requested the background research :lnd documentation that lead to Finding of Fact #14 in
Ordinance No. 10-1214-98 regulating land use and development within the Port Ludlow Master Planned
Resort.
In formulating the findings of fact for the above referenced ordinance, county staff considered the
following pc!icies in the Land Use Element of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan:
Applicable Comprehensive Plan policies:
LNP 25.1 Ensure that development in Port LudJow complies with County development regulations
established for critical areas and that on-sire and off-sire infrastructure impacts are fully
considered and mitigated.
LNP 25.2 The provision of urban-style services to support the anticipated growth and development at
Port Ludlow shan occur only within the designated MPR boundary.
LNP 25.3 No new urban or suburban land uses will be established in the vicinity of the Port Lud!ow
Master Planned Resort.
LNP 25.4 The total number of residential lots allo\vable within the MPR boundary shall not exceed the
1993 Port Ludlow FEIS total of2,250 residential dwelling units.
LNP 25.i No preliminary plats will be processed by Jefferson County for the :lOO-acres south of tht;
Port Ludlow Golf Course within the MPR boundary (as depicted on the official Jefferson
County Land Use Map) until such time as a conceptual site plan has been approved by the
County.
The intent of the ordinance was also considered to support Finding of Fact # 14,
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Ordinance No.1 0-1214-98 Regulating land use and development within the Port Ludlow Master Planned
Resort Section 1.20 Statement of Purpose and Intent: The purpose and intent of this ordinance is to
accommodate development within the Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort consistent with the Jefferson
County Comprehensive Plan and that identified in the 1993 FEIS. A new or revised Master Plan may be
submitted for the entire area within the MPR boundary or for an entire zone within the MPR. All plans
submitted shall comply with Section 3.90 of this ordinance,
Port Ludlow is the only Master Planned Resort (MPR) in Jefferson County. In accordance with the 1993 Port
Ludlow FEIS Final Environmental Impact Statement and Jefferson County Resolution 17-96, which allocates
population to Port Ludlow over the next 20-years, the MPR is limited to a total buildout of 2250 residential
units including single-family detached, single-family attached, multi-family, assisted living and congregate
care. The Comprehensive Plan lists seven categories of general uses within the MPR.
In the course of developing the above referenced Comprehensive Plan policies and implementing ordinance,
County staff thoroughly reviewed the existing plan under the Critical Areas Ordinance, the Critical Area
maps, monitoring reports submitted by the Resort and the 1993 Port Ludlow FEIS.
Development limitations contained in the 1993 Port Ludlow FEIS were considered in drafting the
Comprehensive Plan policies as well as in drafting Ordinance No. 10-1214-98. County staff concluded that
development outside of these limitations would also be outside the scope of the Comprehensive Plan FEIS.
The intent of both the Comprehensive Plan policies and the interim ordinance is to limit development to that
reviewed in the 1993 Port Ludlow FEIS. Finding of Fact #14 was based on the County's assessment that by
limiting development to those impacts analyzed in the Port Ludlow FEIS, the County had ensured that "on-
site and off-site infrastructure impacts have been fully considered and mitigated,"
Enclosed:
Analysis by Blake Liebennann of Port Ludlow FEIS
Memo from Al Scalf to the Board of Commissioners dated August 25, 1998
Page 2 of 2
Port Ludlow FEIS Analysis
In April 1993, ORM submitted a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Port
Ludlow community. The FEIS examines the cumulative environmental impacts associated with
the Inn at Port Ludlow and the implementation of the 1987 Port Ludlow Development Plan,
spanning 1,200 acres of the southern portion of the Port Ludlow community.
The proposed action includes the following development on the 1,200 acre site:
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700 residential units (531 IF and 169 multi-family units)
47,500 sq. ft. of additional commercial space
a 36-room Inn
expansion of Marina by 100 slips
a new golf course clubhouse (6,000 sq. ft,)
development of recreational trails
development of supporting infrastructure
815 acres of permanent open space
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Residential Standards
Single- family
The Port Ludlow FEIS divides the proposed residential and commercial development into 50
development areas (see Figure 3 on page 2-6 of the FEIS). According to the FEIS, development
areas 16 through 42 and 47 (see map) would accommodate 508 single-family residential units on
a total of 1,118 acres, of which, 751 acres would remain in open space, As a result, net density
would be 1.4 units/acre (508 units on 367 acres).
Single-family units would range in size between 6,000 sq. ft. to 10 acres (overall gross residential
density = 0.6 units/ac.), The largest lots would be contained within development area 35 (1:10);
the smallest lots would be in development area 25 (2.6 units/acre).
Multi-family
Approximately 120 multifamily units would be constructed on 28 total acres for an average gross
density of 4.3 d.u./ac. (individual development area densities range from 3.3 units per acre in
development areas 45 and 46 to 5 units/acre in development area 50).
Of the 28 total multi-family acres, approximately 17 acres are to be dedicated open space
resulting in 11 acres for 120 multi-family units (11 units/acre),
Mixed-Use
Development area 48 is identified as a mixed single and multi-family area. A total of 72 units (23
single-family and 49 multi-family) are slated for this area, with a gross density of 4.1 units/acre.
Minimum lot size is estimated to be 3,586 sq. ft., with an average lot size of 4,361 sq. ft.
Commercial
The FEIS proposes 47,500 sq. ft. of additional commercial space of which, 45,000 sq. ft. would
be accommodated in development area 43 (MPR- VC). The FEIS assumes the following
breakdown of commercial space:
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30,000 sq. ft. grocery store
10,000 sq. ft. of retail
5,000 sq. ft. of office
1.4 acre parking lot (158 parking spots)
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The FEIS also lists potential commercial uses for this area, including: general retail, medical
offices, a café, a grocery and hardware store.
Resort (Inn)
The FEIS for the Inn at Port Ludlow anticipated mixed-use development on the 17.5 acre project
site. Included within this mixed-use area is: a 36-room Inn (34,171 sq. ft./50' high); 72 residential
units (see Mixed-use section above); 2,500 sq. ft. of tourist-oriented retail commercial space, to
accommodate a proposed souvenir shop and bakery; a 50' foot high, 1,850 sq. ft. "Townhall," to
be used for meetings and community activities; a 800 sq. ft. marina manager's office (from which
marina-related merchandise would be sold); and parking for 400 vehicles. The proposed
development is anticipated to use only 7 acres of the 17.5 site; the remaining 10.5 acres would be
undeveloped open space.
Recreation/Open Space
The FEIS proposes that 815 acres of permanent open space would be designated within the 1,200-
acre site. The Recreation/Open Space would include walking, jogging and bicycle trails.
Other recreational uses identified include an addition of 100 slips to the boat marina and a 6,000
sq. ft. golf course club house,
Access and Circulation
Roads and dedicated rights-of-way total approximately 43 acres and neighborhood streets account
for approximately 84 acres.
Impervious Surfaces (Drainage)
A total of 120 acres of impervious surfaces is anticipated for the 1,200-acre development site.
The breakdown is as follows:
Zone
Single-family (and associated streets)
Multi-family
Commercial
Mixed-Use (Inn site)
Roads (Arterials)
Total
76
9
2
7
26
120
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0.17
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The impervious surface estimates assume a 2,000 sq. ft. footprint per single-family unit and 500
sq. ft. per driveway per single-family lots. Assumptions for multi-family areas are an average of
1,200 sq, ft. footprint per unit, 300 sq. ft. in parking area (1.5 spaces per unit) and 50 linear feet of
right-of-way with 28 feet of paved width and 4-foot-wide sidewalk, Assumptions for the
commercial area were 1,300 sq. ft. of parking area (3.5 spaces) per 1,000 sq. ft. of building area,
and 45,000 sq. ft. of building footprint area.
Acreage Figures for the Port Ludlow MPR1
MPR-RA
MPR-VC
MPR-SF
MPR-MF
MPR-RC/CF
MPR-SFT
MPR-OSR
Total
225.8 acres
38.4 acres
1251.5 acres
74.6 acres
52,6 acres
111,6 acres
358.6 acres
2113.0 acres
Environmental Impact Statement--Overview
"Non-Project" Status
The Port Ludlow Final Environmental ImpactStatement (FEIS) considers the cumulative
and broad environmental impacts of the anticipated development within Port Ludlow
over the next ten years. The FEIS for the Port Ludlow Development Plan is considered
under SEP A as a "non-project" (programmatic) action, "Non-project," according to WAC
197 -11- 77 4, means "actions which are different or broader than a single site-specific
project, such as plans, policies and programs," The FEIS does not address specific
development projects contained in the Port Ludlow Development Plan, because each
project would be subject to further Jefferson County review and approval. Furthermore,
WAC 197-11-441 (1) and (2) allow the contents of an EIS for a non-project proposal to
be more generalized than for a "proj ect" action,
Scoping
Scoping is defined in WAC 197-11-793 as "determining the range of proposed actions,
alternatives, and impacts to be discussed in an EIS"" [and] is intended to identify and
narrow the EIS to the significant issues," "Significant," as used in SEP A (WAC 197-11-
794 (1», means "a reasonable likelihood of more than a moderate adverse impact on
environmental quality,"
I Figures obtained from Jefferson County IDMS and are exclusive of roads.
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Phased Review
As part of the "phased review," the broad impacts identified in the Development Program
EIS could be analyzed in more detail when specific development projects for portions of
the program site are submitted to the County. Coincidental with each individual project
application (residential subdivisions, commercial projects, marina or golf course
expansion, etc,), the County would issue a "SEP A threshold determination" which would
either result in a "determination of significance" or in a "determination of non-
significance." Further SEP A analysis could result in a supplement to the Program EIS,
which would present new information on a proposal's possible impacts, or an addendum
which would add analysis or information but would not substantially change the impact
analysis from the Program EIS. A determination of non-significance or a mitigated DNS
would indicate that there are no probable significant adverse impacts from a given
proposal and waive the need for another EIS or addendum, In either case, the specific
project would likely be subject to the general mitigations defined for the entire
development program, and quite likely more specific mitigations and conditions tailored
for the individual project.
Often, it is not possible to anticipate in an EIS every mitigation that will ultimately be
required by the responsible party, Each future individual development project must
complete its own 'specific on-site environmental analysis subject to the permit review and
approval process established by Jefferson County during which time the actual,
enforceable legal requirements will be established.
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August 25, 1998
Board of County Commissioners
Al Scalf, DCD Director
Long Range Planning Staff
RE:
Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort
Representatives from the County met with Olympic Resources Management on several occasions
recently to discuss the interim regulations for the Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort, ORM has
submitted draft regulations, and, while the Planning staff has worked to resolve issues with ORM,
many issues remain unresolved. The Planning staff has revised the ORM proposed draft to
produce the attached interim regulations that the Planning staff is recommending to the BOCC for
adoption under the emergency Interim Controls ordinance.
A. MPR Designation
The staff has reviewed the regulations proposed by ORM and discussed these issues with CTED
staff. Staff concerns regarding urban standards and commercial uses broader than resort-related
uses led to the discussion with CTED. CTED raised questions regarding the similar treatment of
the Village Commercial Center for the MPR and the County's treatment of Rural Village Centers,
both in terms of the range of uses, and some uses that appear to go beyond the needs of the
residents and the guests of the MPR, such as professional office buildings, CTED has stated that
commercial areas of an MPR should not accommodate regional shopping activities or
employment centers, CTED provided the County with two policies for serious consideration.
These policies are recommended by staff for inclusion in the final Comprehensive Plan,
Staff presents three options to the BOCC for its consideration of this issue:
I. The Master Planned Resort designation could be severed from the larger community and
limited to the actual resort facility and immediate area, which includes some residential uses, and
should also include the golf course, The "community" portion of Port Ludlow would not
constitute part of the MPR, and be treated similar to Kala Point and Cape George, The
commercial area could then be designated for uses allowed in a Rural Village Center. This option
would delay the plan because of the need for public review and the change to the FEIS, and thus'
is not the preferred option,
2. Adopt the designated MPR boundary and limit the range of commercial uses within the
Village Commercial Center consistent with the RCW language that "., .an existing resort may
include other permanent residential uses, conference facilities, and commercial activities
supporting the resort, but only if these other uses are integrated into and consistent with the on-
site recreational nature a/the resort." RCW 36.70A.362 [emphasis added). If this option is
selected, staff recommends changing the commercial area designation from Village Commercial
Center to Resort Commercial Center,
3. Adopt the designated MPR boundary as an interim boundary to keep the County's options
open, similar to commercial areas, Glen Cove, and the Mill. Consider the two options above
through the Planning Commission public process, in a timeline that allows for staff research and
development of options. Include policies in the Land Use and Rural element to resolve this issue
consistent with the RCW, as well as the extent to which "urban" development can occur, and the
extent that urban development can be allowed under the statute. Based on the discussion with
CTED over implementing regulations, staff has questions whether the entire Port Ludlow
community should be included under the MPR designation, or whether the it is, in fact, no
different from Kala Point or Cape George, except for the nearby resort complex, The Interim
Controls ordinance will limit uses and standards by a revision of the staff draft of Section 18.
Planning staff prefers option #3.
B. Interim Controls
The staff-recommended version of Section 18 differs from the interim regulations proposed by
ORivI for the following reasons:
1, Interim controls are adopted by emergency ordinance, precluding Planning Commission
review and extensive public discussion, The regulations proposed by ORM would represent a
significant departure from existing County regulations, with a level of detail more appropriate to
final development regulations. It is appropriate for the interim to adopt limited regulations and to
defer discussion of the significant changes until the process of final development regulations.
2. The Master Planned Resort may include growth which"... .may constitute urban growth
outside of urban growth areas as limited by this section." (RCW 36,70A,362) Under the
timelines for adoption of the Plan and the interim ordinance, the Planning staff cannot research
urban standards and develop options for a number of issues discussed below, Staff recommends
that many of the "urban" standards requested by ORM be addressed in the process for final
development regulations,
3. RCW 36,70A,362 cited above is limited by requirements that: "(4) The county find that the
resort plan is consistent with the development regulations established for critical areas; and (5)
On-site and off-site infrastructure impacts are fully considered and mitigated."
The environmental impacts of3500 square foot lots, as well as 90%, 75% and 60% lot
coverage and the associated stonn water drainage problems already existing in portions of Port
Ludlow raise questions regarding allowing such standards over the extent of the entire
community, rather than limiting these urban standards to the resort area. It is well- documented
that urban levels of impervious surface significantly reduce the protection of water quality and
fish habitat. In light of Endangered Species Act proposed listings, urban areas are now re-
examining previously accepted "urban" standards that have clearly failed to protect fish habitat.
Planning staff has concerns regarding consistency with best available science, and therefore with
goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
The following issues are among those requested standards that may not be consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan that is being adopted and/or require further discussion:
. Single family zone allowing attached, condominium style dwellings to be pennitted
outright, and conditionally allowing duplex, triplex, and other multiplex structures,
with a minimum lot size of 3500 square feet in an area zoned 4: 1, i.e. approximately
11,000 sq ft per residence,
. Uses that require further definition, such as resort related retail, vacationltimeshares,
structured parking, and employee support facilities.
. Commercial uses that may not be supportive to the resort complex and may not be
consistent with state law, and single family uses in the Village Commercial Center.
. The list of uses suggested for all areas.
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Lot coverages of 60%, 75% and 90% over large areas.
Clarification of the nature of forest management activities and other uses in Open
Space areas and the perpetual status of the Open Space.
Maximum building sizes in several areas.
Height allowance of 65 feet that may exceed fire safety requirements.
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4. Planning staff has concerns that adoption of the "urban" stàndards requested could result in
new significant adverse impacts to the environment that were not addressed in the DEIS or the
FEIS of the Comprehensive Plan, Adoption of these standards would require a supplemental
FEIS to address the impacts of these development standards. This would delay adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan,
5. The aRM proposal appears to vary in significantly from the original Master Plan for the Port
Ludlow Resort, If this is the case, the Master Plan should be revised and submitted to the County
with appropriate environmental documents prior to approving any change to the internal
configuration of the Master Planned Resort,
6. While ORM has explained that these regulations have been developed and reviewed in an
extensive public process within the MPR, that process cannot substitute for the County's public
process, which includes the Planning Commission and the public countywide. Adoption of .
"urban" standards in an emergency ordinance that lacks a full public process is not recommended,
Staff Recommendation:
It is the goal of the Planning staff to produce for the BOCC a legally defensible Comprehensive
Plan for adoption on August 28, 1998, not only in tenns of consistency with the Growth
Management Act, but also in tenns of internal Plan consistency and public process, The Planning
staff recommends adopting Section 18 as revised by the staff, and encouraging ORM to fully
participate in the final development regulation process over the next 6 months, which will include
a review of the regulations proposed by ORM and endorsed by Port Ludlow community planning
groups.