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Home My WebLink AboutPRE2019-00009 Agenda OutlinePRE19-00009 Pre-Application Conference Department of Community Development Wilke Rezone Petition & Subdivision Time & Date: Thursday, February 14, 2019; 10:00-11:00 pm. Community Development Department. Owner & Applicant: Andrew and Sarah Wilke Agent: Bruce MacLearnsberry, 206-427-0506, bruce@sealandsurvey.com County Attendees: Joel Peterson, DCD; Austin Watkins, DCD; Susan Porto, EH; Randy Marx, EH; John Fleming, PW; Tom Aumock, Fire/Life Safety consultant. Description of Proposal: Site-specific Comprehensive Plan rezone petition for an approximately 11-acre parcel from Rural Residential 1:10 (RR1:10) to Rural Residential 1:5 (RR1:5). Subdivide the parcel into two parcels with any one not less than 5 acres. The parcel contains a single family residence (SFR) and accessory dwelling unit (ADU). It is the goal of the proponents to separate the two structures among the two resulting parcels. Location of Proposal: 240 Sand Road, Parcel #001184004 Agenda PROPONENT’S PROJECT OVERVIEW—Andrew & Sarah Wilke, Bruce MacLearnsberry DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DIVISION, DCD – Joel Peterson ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT – Randy Marx, Susan Porto PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – John Fleming FIRE/LIFE SAFETY – Tom Aumock Site Summary Description: The parcel is a relatively flat “L” shaped site with ca. 30 foot drop in elevation between the two flanks toward the center of the parcel, where there is mapped wetlands and possibly seasonal surface water. It is approximately 11 acres in size. The parcel is within a broad geographical crescent at the foot of the slope of higher land, and is characterized by hydric soils, areas of wetlands, small ponds and seasonal surface runoff. Critical Areas: Wetlands and their buffers, seismic (liquefaction) susceptible soils, near to tow of slope designated slight landslide hazard. Access: The property is accessed via Sand Road. Utilities: The property is served by an individual well, although it is adjacent to City of Port Townsend service area & approximately 1,500 feet from South Hastings LUD #3. Electrical service is provided by PUD #1 of Jefferson County. Relevant Comprehensive Plan Goals & Policies Goal LU-G-15 Preserve rural character and protect and promote rural lifestyle, as defined in this element. ▶ Policy LU-P-15.1 Identify and implement rural land uses, densities, and environmental standards which preserve and protect rural character. Evaluate environmental quality as critical to the preservation of rural character when reviewing development applications in rural areas Required Findings for Zoning Amendments Is growth and development as envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan is occurring faster or slower than anticipated, or is failing to materialize? Has the capacity of the county to provide adequate services diminished or increased? Is sufficient urban land designated and zoned to meet projected demand and need? Are any of the assumptions upon which the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan is based no longer valid, or is new information available which was not considered during the adoption process or any annual amendments of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan? Does the proposed amendment reflect the current widely held values of the residents of Jefferson County? Do changes in county-wide attitudes necessitate amendments to the goals of the plan and the basic values embodied within the Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement? Do changes in circumstances dictated a need for amendment? Do inconsistencies exist between the Comprehensive Plan and the GMA or the Comprehensive Plan and the County-wide Planning Policy for Jefferson County? Does the proposal meet concurrency requirements for transportation? Does the proposal adversely affect adopted level of service standards for public facilities and services other than transportation (e.g., sheriff, fire and emergency medical services, parks, fire flow, and general governmental services)? Is the proposal consistent with the goals, policies and implementation strategies of the various elements of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan? Will the proposal result in probable significant adverse impacts to the county’s transportation network, capital facilities, utilities, parks, and environmental features that cannot be mitigated? Will the proposal place uncompensated burdens upon existing or planned service capabilities? How is the subject parcel(s) physically suitable for the requested land use designation and the anticipated land use development including, but not limited to the following: Access; Provision of utilities; and Compatibility with existing and planned surrounding land uses? Will the proposal, if adopted, create a pressure to change the land use designation of other properties? If the answer is yes, how would such change of land use designation on other properties be in the long-term best interests of the county as a whole? Does the proposed site-specific amendment materially affect the land use and population growth projections that are the bases of the Comprehensive Plan? If the proposed redesignation/rezone is located within an unincorporated urban growth area (UGA), would the proposal materially affect the adequacy or availability of urban facilities and services to the immediate areas and the overall UGA? Is the proposed amendment consistent with the Growth Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW), the Countywide Planning Policy for Jefferson County, and other applicable inter-jurisdictional policies or agreements, and any other local, state or federal laws? Permits and Process Special Reports Cultural Resources Survey. Using mapping resources provided by the Department of Archaeological and Historical Preservation (DAHP) there are indications that a Cultural Resources Survey will likely be required pursuant to JCC 18.30.160. Wetland Report. The report will delineate the extent of the wetlands and provide a wetland ranking to establish buffer widths. Land Subdivision -- Article III Short Subdivisions, Chapter 18.35 JCC Processed as a Type II Land Use Decision – project must be complete within three years. Application Preliminary Short Plat Preparation Short Plat Approval Criteria The Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan; and The provisions of this code, including any incorporated standards; Utilities and other public services necessary to serve the needs of the proposed subdivision shall be made available, including open spaces, drainage ways, roads, streets and other public ways, potable water, transit facilities, sewage disposal, parks, playgrounds, schools, sidewalks and other improvements to assure safe walking conditions for students who walk to and from school; Approving the proposed short subdivision will serve the public use and interest and adequate provision has been made for the public health, safety and general welfare. Integrated SEPA Review Process -- Requires Notice in the newspaper of record and 14-day comment period per JCC 18.40.780 and review process defined in Chapter 18.40 JCC. Department of Public Works certificate of improvements Final Short Plat Requirements and Documents Final Short Plat Approval Distribution of Documents and Filing of Final Short Plat Development Standards Chapter 18.30 JCC Density, Dimension, and Open Space Standards--Table 6-1, 18.30.050: Setbacks—Local Access road setback 20 feet. Side and rear property line setbacks are 5 feet. A ten foot building setback is required from the extent of wetland buffers. Road Design may be subject to the reference manuals and standards referenced in JCC 18.30.080. Assurances are unavailable. Discussions at the Pre-Application Conference are not binding, and no statement made by county representatives shall in any way relieve applicant of the duty to submit an application consistent with all relevant regulations and requirements. Pre-Application Conferences do not vest any portion of the development proposal. The burden is on the applicant to read, understand, and verify applicable statutes, regulations, and rules.