HomeMy WebLinkAbout23- POWERPOINT HEARING PRESENTATIONPomona Woods Public
Hearing -Introduction
Presenter: Amanda Hunt
Assistant Planner
Jefferson County Department of Community Development (DCD)
Exhibit 23
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DCD Staff Introduction
PROJECT PLANNER: Amanda Hunt, Assistant Planner
ahunt@co.Jefferson.wa.us
360-379-4458
David Wayne Johnson: Associate Planner, Port Ludlow Lead
Planner
Barbara Dykes Ehrlichman: Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Proposal
Applicant: Ann Burkhart, Pomona Woods LLC
Proposal: Type III Conditional Use Permit for a Small –Scale Tourism and
Recreational Use Retreat Center
Oak Bay Road in Port Hadlock, Washington
Guest reservations for group activities such as yoga retreats, business
group retreats, and corporate or not-for-profit strategic planning
Pomona Woods Retreat Center
12,000 square feet gross floor area (two stories)
7,155 square foot footprint (6,000 sq. ft building plus 1,155 sq. ft for
stairs/handrails)
24 rooms, 35 guest maximum, 7 employees
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Proposal Cont.
1 Caretaker Residence (710 square feet)
1 Caretaker Parking Area (2 stalls)
1 Main Parking lot (29 stalls)
1 On-Site Septic System (3,487.5 gallons a day)
1 Access Road
1 Commercial Sign
53,497 square feet of new impervious surface (includes all road ways, parking
areas, and building footprints)
1 Lawn Area
2 Rain Gardens
“No Trespassing” Signs
50 Foot Landscaping Buffer
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Permit Process
May 4, 2021: Pre-Application Conference
Pursuant to 18.20.350(9)(f), JCC Type III Conditional Use Permit under JCC
18.40.530 with a public hearing and decision by the Jefferson County Hearing
Examiner
June 23, 2021: Jefferson County DCD received the application
September 1, 2021: Application deemed substantially complete
September 15, 2021: Notice of Application
A public comment period was open for 15 calendar days (September 15, 2021 -
September 30, 2021) at 4:30pm
DCD received 29 written public comments and 2 comments from state agencies
March 2, 2022: DCD Staff issued SEPA Determination, DCD Staff Recommendation, and
Notice of Public Hearing
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SEPA Determination
Lead Agency: Jefferson County Department of Community Development
Determination of Non-Significance was issued on March 2, 2022.
WAC 197-11-734: "Determination of Non-Significance" (DNS) means the written
decision by the responsible official of the lead agency that a proposal is not
likely to have a significant adverse environmental impact, and therefore an EIS
is not required (WAC 197-11-310 and 197-11-340).
This determination was made after review of a completed SEPA Environmental
Checklist other applicable information submitted, and an inspection of the site
Earth, Air, Water, Plants, Animals, Energy and Natural Resources, Environmental
Health, Noise, Traffic, Land Use and Shoreline, Housing, Aesthetics, Light and Glare,
Recreation, and Transportation
Best Management Practices referenced in the DCD Staff Report are described in the
SEPA Environmental Checklist
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Conditional Use Criteria
(a) The conditional use is harmonious and appropriate in design, character and appearance with the existing or intended character and quality of development in the vicinity of the subject property and with the physical characteristics of the subject property;
(b)The conditional use will be served by adequate infrastructure including roads, fire protection, water, wastewater disposal, and stormwater control;
(c)The conditional use will not be materially detrimental to uses or property in the vicinity of the subject parcel;
(d)The conditional use will not introduce noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vibrations, odors, or other conditions or which unreasonably impact existing uses in the vicinity of the subject parcel;
(e) The location, size, and height of buildings, structures, walls and fences, and screening vegetation for the conditional use will not unreasonably interfere with allowable development or use of neighboring properties;
(f)The pedestrian and vehicular traffic associated with the conditional use will not be hazardous to existing and anticipated traffic in the vicinity of the subject parcel;Exhibit 23 Page 0440
Conditional Use Criteria Cont.
(g)The conditional use complies with all other applicable criteria and standards of this title and any other applicable provisions of the Jefferson County Code or state law; and more specifically, conforms to the standards contained in Chapters 18.20 and 18.30 JCC;
(h)The proposed conditional use will not result in the siting of an incompatible use adjacent to an airport or airfield;
(i)The conditional use will not cause significant adverse impacts on the human or natural environments that cannot be mitigated through conditions of approval;
(j)The conditional use has merit and value for the community as a whole;
(k)The conditional use is consistent with all relevant goals and policies of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan; and
(l)The public interest suffers no substantial detrimental effect. Consideration shall be given to the cumulative effect of similar actions in the area.
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Staff Recommendation
DCD Staff recommends approval of the Type III Conditional “C” Use permit for a small-
scale tourist and recreational retreat center, subject to conditions of approval (35
conditions of approval)
2018 Comprehensive Plan -Goals LU-G-7 and LU-G-26, and Framework I and III
The proposal has satisfied all applicable Development and Performance
Standards in JCC 18.30 and JCC 18.20
The proposal has satisfied all conditional use criteria in JCC 18.40.530
Application reviewed and approved by:
Jefferson County Department of Environmental Health
Jefferson County Department of Public Works
East Jefferson County Fire District
Jefferson County Public Utility District
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Staff Recommendation cont.
Critical Areas:
Geologic Hazard Assessment, prepared by Stratum Group, dated July 14, 2021
94% of the property will remain naturally vegetated as a result of the project
No critical areas or designated critical habitat will be impacted
No comments from WDFW or USFWS
The applicant has modified the proposal to address public concerns
Revised SEPA Checklist and Site Plan
Additional Landscaping/Screening
Public Water Connection
Additional BMPs
Staff Recommendation of Approval: Compliance with the 2018 Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County Code, SEPA Determination of Non-Significance,
zoning requirements and definitions, and proposed best management practices
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On behalf of Jefferson County DCD, I thank you all for attending
the Pomona Woods Public Hearing
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