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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeeting Outline1 PRE19-00011 Pre-Application Conference Department of Community Development – Dabob Room Discovery Bay Ranch Animal Sanctuary Time & Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2019; 1:30—2:30 p.m. Community Development Department, meet in Dabob Room. Owner/Applicant: Samuel Kyle Agent: Joe Evans County Attendees: Joel Peterson, DCD; Patty Charnas, DCD; Randy Marx, EH Agenda 1. PROPONENT’S PROJECT OVERVIEW 2. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DIVISION, DCD – Joel Peterson 3. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT – Randy Marx Location of Proposal: Old Cemetery Road, Gardiner Parcel Address Acres Critical Areas 002343003 245 Cemetery Road 54.31 Fish-Bearing Stream 002344016 276426 Hwy. 101 25.40 Fish-Bearing Stream Description of Proposal: Proponents wish to develop an animal sanctuary for horses and possibly other large animals. The facility will use existing structures and pastures. Estimated population of about 50 animals maximum. The facility will use existing water supply (Gardiner LUD#1) and septic facilities. Access: This will be a private facility with no public access. Current access is through existing paved driveway on east side of site, Parcel #002344002. The access is proposed to be changed via Gardiner Cemetery Road through Parcel #002343001, using road easement. Land Use JCC 18.15.040: Animal Shelter, C(d) in RR1:20 “Animal shelter” means a facility which is used to house or contain stray, homeless, abandoned or unwanted animals. Shelters are owned, operated or maintained by a public body, established humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals or other nonprofit organization devoted to the welfare, protection and humane treatment of animals. Shelters also include facilities for the rehabilitation of wildlife. Contrast with Equestrian Center: “Equestrian center” means uncovered and covered facilities for commercial boarding, training, teaching, breeding and rental of horses including facilities for shows and competitive events, and riding trails. This 2 shall not include stables used solely for the private personal use of the property owner or stables used solely for boarding or breeding of horses. Chapter 18.22 JCC Critical Areas: Fish-Bearing Stream Protection Standards JCC 18.22.270. 150-foot protective buffer, measured horizontally on both sides of the stream from ordinary high water mark. An additional 5-foot building setback is required from the buffer, if applicable. Buffers shall be retained in their natural condition; however, minor pruning of vegetation to enhance views or provide access may be permitted as long as the function and character of the buffer are not diminished. Chapter 6.07 JCC Animal Control. 6.07.120 Nuisance noise. Exceptions. (b) Lawfully operated animal shelters, animal welfare facilities, pet shops, or veterinary clinics shall be exempt from this section, and commercial kennels which have received a land use permit pursuant to JCC 18.20.060, or which were established before January 16, 2001, as legal nonconforming uses, shall also be exempt from this section. Article VIII. 18.40.490 Conditional Uses. Conditional (discretionary) Use Permit Based on the administrator’s discretion, the permit may be processed administratively as a Type II decision, or as a Type III decision by a Hearing Examiner. Conditional Use Permit Steps 1. Application submitted by applicant (see Conditional Use Permit form) 2. Notice of Type II application – Notice in Leader, posted on site and mailed to adjacent property owners within 300 feet. 3. 14-day public and agency comment period 4. Staff reviews the comments, application materials and requests any additional information needed to meet the county codes. Staff may also request the applicant review the public and agency comments and address any concerns. 5. Staff Report: staff enters findings, conclusions and recommendation for permit decision 6. Appeal Period (14 days). Appeal to Hearing Examiner for open record hearing. 7. The conditional use runs with the land on the area specified. Submittal Requirements:  Conditional Use Permit Application  Site Plan 3  JCC 18.20.350 (7)(e) Animal Waste Management Plan—see NRCS, Conservation District, or similar agency.  SEPA Checklist  Review of Septic and Water  Review of Stormwater Permit Thresholds o Addition of 2000 s.f. impervious surface or 7000 s.f. land disturbance. 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.