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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLog019 .. Jerry Smith From: Sent: To: Subject: Zbigniew Konofalski [zbigk@architectonics-inc.com] Friday, March 21, 200312:10 PM Jerry Smith Port Ludlow Resort Jerry, Thanks for your phone call. Here are the questions: 1. We need parking ratios for .the following uses: f,' . /1. C:-O ,r)(j ,k"'''YLq s: I'd c.e c::;... marina slips - stalls/slip --{!or .eV~Y1 ht?" r S If ft; (fl.-J ":- I 0 f'c1 ,.k;.,("; :f1d' C <- recreation/fitness building rf-oJr 7~ SO'# '/iPls";t,qy::::-- _ >. 0 /6'fZh~1 <r:/N'-C meeting areas / yacht c1ubcSr 400~.r#. 6n;';SJ7J;~fM t...{!t' C4... ) J;tfJR-f2c f/{): / 2. The resort plan sets multifamily density as 10 units/ acre. S ce .... ~) rsidential and commercial uses will be interspersed throughout the . . . / ~~~... . --~ -t"~ I dt resort, caLf" how do we calculate the allowed number of residential units? We ar/t(/'{?...~./. ~. ~.~.~ . anticipating the number of townhome units to be about 40. ~ ~ Ju / /_. 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Aquatic and Wet Land Areas (Marshes, Bogs, Swamps or Similar Water Retention A!,eas) 7. Landfills shall not disrupt stream flow that may lead to the damage of adjacent propertIes. 8. Landfills in aquatic and wet land areas shall be permitted only in the following Instances: a. 1n conjunction with water-dependent uses. b. In conjunction with bridge or navigational structures for whicli" there is a public need and where no feasible upland sites or routes exist. c. As part of approved beach restoration projects. _ d. To provide for public access. e. Other uses deemed to be in the public interest. 9. Where marshes, bogs, swamps, and other ecologically senslt1ve areas eXIst within proposed subdivisions, they shall be retained as open space. 10. Pile or pier supports shall be utilized whenever feasible in preference to landfills. Landfills for approved road development in floodways or wetlands shall be permitted only when all other structural or upland alternatives prove infeasible. Non-Aquatic and Non-Wet Land Areas 11. Landfills are not permitted in 100 year flood plains unless it can clearly be demonstrated by the applicant and certified by a qualified professional engineer that- the hydraulics and flood plain storage capacity will not be altered to increase flood hazard and that the project will meet the criteria of the Jefferson County and City of Port Townsend ordinances on the national flood insurance programs. 12. Landfills shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to prevent, minimize, and control material movement, erosion, and sedimentation from affected area. 13. Landfills shall not be created that interfere with the normal recharge of ground water supplies or that degrade the quality of ground water. 14. Landfills shall not adversely affect normal surface water drainage between adjacent propertIes. 5.110 MARINAS Definition Facilities that provide launching, storage, supplies, moorage, and other services for six or more pleasure and commercial water craft. Certain docks, piers, and floats are also regulated under \ \ Lr:. ., this section (see Subsection 5.60, "Docks, Piers, and Floats"). Commercial development not necessary or accessory to the operation of a marina shall comply with Section 5.50, "Commercial. " Policies 1. In locating marinas, special plans should be made to protect the fish and shellfish resources that may be harmed by construction and operation of the facility. 2. Marinas should be designed in a manner that will reduce damage to fish and shellfish resources and be aesthetically compatible with adjacent areas. 3. Marinas should be located at or near high use or potentially high use areas. Local as well as regional need data should be considered as input in location selection. 4. Special attention should be given to the design and development of operational procedures for fuel handling and storage in order to minimize accidental spillage and provide satisfactory means for handling those spills that do occur. 5. Shallow water enibayments with poor flushing action should not be considered for overnight and long term moorage facilities. 6. The Washington State Department of fisheries' guidelines should be consulted in planning for marinas. 7. State and local health agencies have standards and guidelines for the development of marinas that should be consulted. 8. Floating breakwaters should receIve valid considerations as an alternative to conventional breakwaters. Performance Standards 1. Marinas shall be located with regard to favorable conditions related to wind, current, and bathymetrics. 2. Marinas that provide overnight or long-term moorage facilities shall not be located in _ areas with poor flushing action. 3. Marinas shall be compatible with the general aesthetic quality of the shoreline area where they are located. 4. Marinas and ancillary facilities shall be located, designed, constructed, and operated to minimize adverse effects on fish, shellfish, wildlife, water quality, and existing geohydraulic shoreline processes. 5. Marinas shall be located, designed, constructed, and operated so as to not unnecessarily interfere with the rights of adjacent property owners, nor interfere with adjacent wa~er uses. 6. Parking and loading areas shall be located well away from the immediate water's edge and beaches. 7. Design of parking and loading areas shall assure that surface runoff does not pollute adjacent waters or cause soil or beach erosion. 8. Provisions shall be made to facilitate orderly launching, retrieval, and storage of boats. 9. Provisions shall be made to facilitate the orderly circulation of vehicles and pedestrians in the vicinity of the marina. 66 , 10. Marinas shall make adequate provisions to minimize the probability of fuel spills during handling or storage. Provisions shall be made to handle accidental spills that do occur. 11. Marinas shall be equipped with vessel pump-out and on-shore sewage and waste disposal facilities. Pump-out facilities shall be available at no direct charge to the user. 12. No more than fifteen (15) percent of the wet slips within a marina shall be c?vered. 5.120 MINING Definition The removal of naturally occurring rock, sand, gravel, and minerals from the earth. Policies . 1. When rock, sand, gravel, and minerals are removed from shoreline areas, adequate protection against sediment and silt production should be provided. 2. Excavations for the production of sand, gravel, and minerals should be done in conformance with the Washington State Surface Mining Act (RCW 78.44) and hydraulic regulations of the Washington State Department of Fisheries and Department of Game. 3. Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend should strictly control the removal of sand and gravel from marine beaches. 4. When removal of sand and gravel from marine beaches is permitted, it should be taken from the least sensitive biophysical areas of the beach. Performance Standards 1. Mining along all shorelines shall assure that geohydraulic processes and marine life are basically maintained in their natural condition, both during and after excavation. 2. Surface mining for gravel along streams shall make provisions that assure that: a. All equipment, works, and structures are able to withstand flooding without becoming a hazard in themselves or causing adverse effects on shore features or adjacent property, all without the necessity for massive structural defense works. b. All stockpiles and other structures or equipment that are not flood proofed are located above the one hundred year flood plain during flood season except during daily operations. 3. Overburden shall be disposed in a manner that provides short and long term protection to affected natural features, adjacent properties, and aesthetic values. Overburden deposited within the geographical jurisdiction of this Master Program shall constitute landfill and shall, therefore, comply with applicable performance standards of this Master Program. t..7 , " 4. Mining shall provide measures to prevent deleterious effects upon water quality and fish life. 5. Mining operations shall obtain necessary hydraulic permits from the Washington State Department of Fisheries and Department of Game. 6. Mining operations shall not cause any unnecessary noise, odor, vibration, or other nuisances that adversely affect nearby properties. 7. Equipment or apparatus associated with mining operations such as machinery, machinery parts, filters, grease and oil containers, and wire and rope shall be disposed immediately to an appropriate upland location. 8. Mining projects shall provide thorough and precise site reclamation plans as parr of the permit application. The plans shall be considered in the approval or disapproval of a substantial development permit. 5.130 MOORING BUOYS Definition Mooring buoys are anchored devices in water bodies used for the mooring of water craft. (Buoys used in conjunction with aquaculture projects shall be evaluated under Section 5.30, "Aquaculture"). Policies 1. Mooring buoys should not be authorized where such installations will significantly interfere with navigation. 2. Where dock facilities are inadequate, mooring buoys are preferred over the construction of individual docks. 3. Where sufficient dock facilities exist, the placement of mooring buoys will be discouraged. 4. The installation of mooring buoys by public agencies for public use is encouraged. 5. Mooring buoys and the swing path of attached vessels should not encroach on privately owned tidelands or the swing path of a legally established or grandfathered moored boat and buoy. 6. Mooring buoys should not be located where their use will cause the degradation of sensitive ecological areas such as estuaries, wetlands, or aquaculture resources or facilities. 7. Mooring buoys for the use of in-shore adjacent property owners should be considered a positive alternative to the construction of private docks. 8. Preference for the placement of near shore mooring buoys should be given to the adjacent shoreline property owner. 68 SECTION 6 . DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Land Use Table 6-2: Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required for Different Land Uses. Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required(1) COMMERCIAL USES 1 per 750 square feet plus 1 per employee 2 spaces per bay or stall plus 1 space per employee. 1 per guest room, plus two per facility 1 space per 10 people enrolled plus 1 for each staff member or volu!1teer on-site, but not fewer than 3 spaces. 1 per 100 square feet or 1 per 3 seats, whichever is greater. Seasonal outside seating does not require additional parking. 1 per guest room plus 1 per employee 1 per 4 seats or per 100 square feet of assembly area, whichever is greater 5 plus 1 per 6 beds 1 space per 300 square feet plus one per employee, but not fewer than 3 spaces 1 per 300 square feet [Determined by the Administrator] Animal shelters and kennels Automotive service and repair Bed and breakfast inn or residence Day care, group care, and residential care facilities Drinking and/or Eating establishments Hotel/motel Indoor entertainment facilities Nursing homes/assisted living facilities Personal and professional services and offices Retail sales and services Un-named commercial uses INDUSTRIAL USES For all industrial uses (except as listed below): 1 per employee plus 1 per 300 square feet of any associated retail sales area. 1 per 750 square feet plus 1 per employee 1 per 750 square feet plus 1 per employee 1 per 750 square feet plus 1 per employee . Heavy equipment rental services Recycling center Solid waste handling facilities . . INSTITUTIONAL USES College or technical school/adult education facility 1 per classroom, plus 1 per two students Community club or community organization facility 1 space per 300 square feet but not fewer than 5 spaces Emergency services [Determined by the Administrator] Govemment offices 1 space per 300 square feet but not fewer than 5 spaces Library 1 per 300 square feet Museum 1 per 800 square feet Post office 1 space per 300 square feet but not fewer than 5 spaces Religious assembly facility 1 per 5 fixed seats, plus 1 per 50 square feet of gross floor area without fixed seats used for assembly purposes 1 per 10 students enrolled plus 1 per employee [Determined by the Administrator] School, primary and secondary Unnamed institutional uses SMALL-SCALE RECREATIONAL AND TOURIST USES For all small-scale recreational and tourist uses I [Determined by the Administrator] Unnamed small-scale recreational and tourist uses [Determined by the Administrator] Cottage industry RESIDENTIAL USES I 1 per 2 employees 6-14 Unified Development Code Section 6 . Development Standards . r SECTION 6. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Table 6-2: Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required for Different Land Uses. Land Use Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required/1) 1.5 per tenant 2 per dwelling unit for each home business 2 per dwelling unit 1.5 per dwelling unit 2 per dwelling unit 2 per dwelling unit [Determined by the Administrator] Group homes Home business Mobile home parks Multifamily residential (3+ units) Single-family residential unit Two-family residential (duplex) Unnamed residential uses All transportation-related uses TRANSPORTATION USES .1 [Determined by the Administrator] UTILITIES USES I [Determined by the Administrator] AGRICULTURAL USES None 1 per employee and 1 per 300 square feet of any associated retail sales area [Determined by the Administrator] 1 per employee 1 per employee [Determined by the Administrator] All utilities and related uses Agricultural uses and activities Agricultural processing Seasonal agricultural produce stands Forest products, processing activities Nurseries Un-named agricultural uses Note: 1. At least one parking space must be provided, unless indicated by "None." Table 6-3. Minimum Dimensions for Parking Stalls and Aisles. - Parking Stall Curb Stall Aisle Width Unit Depth Angle Width Length Depth 1-Way 2-Way 1-Way 2-Way 0 9.0 22.5 9.0 12.0 20.0 30.0 38.0 45 9.0 12.5 17.5 14.0 20.0 49.0 55.0 60 9.0 10.5 18.0 18.0 20.0 54.0 56.0 90 9.0 9.0 18.0 23.0 26.0 59.0 62.0 Unified Development Code Section 6 . Development Standards 6-15 3 4- .5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19- 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27. 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 1 "') " SECTION 13 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING AREAS Subsections: 13.10 Off-street Parking and Loading Areas 13.20 Off-street Parking Space Minimum Requirements . 13.25 Fractional Spaces 13.30 Parking Spaces - Minimum Dimensions 13.31 Compact Spaces 13.32 Reduction of Requirements 13.33 Reduction of Requirements - Reserve Area Required 13.35 Provision of Handicapped Spaces 13.40 Parking Facilities - Access Standards 13.50 Parking Facilities - Development Standards 13.60 Parking Facilities - Landscaping Standards 13.10 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING AREAS: The automobile is the principal mode of transportation in Jefferson County. Traffic. congestion has occurred on streets and highways in the County when on-street parking has Qeen unable to accommodate demand This congestion impairs the free' flow of traffic and creates safety hazards. It is therefore deemed in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare that off-street parking be required as a necessary part of the development and use of land . 13.20 OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the minimum standards hereinafter set forth in Tables No.3 and No.4. On-street parking shall not be utilized in fulfilling these requirements. Storage areas, hallways, bathrooms, and other areas which are incidental and subordinate to a principle use, shall not be included in the calculation of unit area. Page S3 Table No.3 Required Minimum Off-street Parking Spaces for Residential Uses Land Use 'ategory Single-family Dwelling in all Districts Two-family Dwelling in all Districts Be and Br t Inn Retirement Homes, Apartment Hotels, Residential Hotels Parking Unit Dwelling Dwelling paces ReqUIred Per Indicated Unit No. S aces 2.00 2.00 1. Employee working 1.00 at or from the subject property (other than residents) Guest Room, Suite 1.50 or Dwelling Table No. 4 Required Minimum Off-street Parking Spaces for Industrial . Uses Land ategory Boat Buildin~ and Repair Manufacturing uses, research testing and processing, assembling, and other industrial uses Motor ve c e, machinery, plumbing, heating, ventilating, building supply stores and services Motor Vehic motorcycle and small en ine . r Warehouse, storage and wholesale businesses Parkmg paces ReqUired er Indicated Unit No. 1.00 Unit 1500 sq. ft. of gross buildin area per 2 employees on maximum shift [Not less than 1 per 800 sq. ft of gross floor area) 1, sq. 0 gross floor area or aces 1.00 1.00 Page 54 . . Table No.5 1/ 4, Cr --:1 g a 0 l/1 <-f 0 I c11'11(' ~- q f gC/~ J Required Minimum Off-street Parking Spaces for Commercial Uses . . Land Use Category Parking Spaces Required Per Indicated Unit Unit No. Soaces Auditoriums, sports arenas, theaters, 75 sq. ft. of gross floor area or 1.00 and similar uses for each 3 seats . Automobile service stations Fuel PuffiO 1.00 Service Bay 2.00 Barber and beauty shoo Chair 2.00 Bowline alleys Lane 2.00 Dance halls and skating rinks 50 SQ. ft. of 2I'OSS floor area 1.00 Hotels, motels, and rooming Rental Unit 1.00 houses Medical and dental clinics 200 sq. ft. of gross ~oorarea of 1.00 examination, treating room, - office and waitine area .. ... ........ Office and professional 400 $q. ft. of gross floor area 1.00 buildin2S . ......~ . Showrooms for appliances, 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area 1.00 automobiles and other durable 200ds - Dining rooms, restaurants, taverns and 50 sq. ft. of gross floor area 1.00 similar uses Boat Launch launch lane 10.00 Golf Courses and Recreational Determined by the BOCC, Facilities when considering Conditional Use Permit Apolication. Marinas boatslio . 0.50 Day care center, mini-davcare center 400 SQ. ft. of 2I'OSS floor area 1.00 All other commercial uses located in 2 on-site employees 1.00 "M" Districts All other commercial uses located in 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area 1.00 "C". "M-C". and "G" Districts This page amended 2/2/9S Page SS I 2 13.25 FRACTIONAL SPACES: If the provisions of this section result in a parking 3 requirement which includes a fractional parking space, any fraction of one-half or 4 greater shall require one parking space. 5 6 13.30 pARKING SPACES -MINIMUM DTh1ENSIONS: Parking spaces for 7 . commercial, industrial and multi-family residential uses shall be designated by 8 wheel stops, striping, or similar measures. Parking space design requirements are 9 not applicable to industrial developments located within resoure! production areas. 10 Parking for Boat Launch shall be able to accommodate vehicles with boat trailers. II Off-street parking dimensions shall be provided in accordance with the minimum 12 standards hereinafter set forth in Table No 5: . -.- Page 56 Tflble No. 6 Required Minimum Dimensions for Off-street Parking Spaces Par,dlel 50 0 0 10' 12' 9' 9' 10' 11' 9' 8'6" 23' 18' 18' 18' . 1 ' " 12' 13' 17' " 22' 14' 17' 14' 14' Key to lllustration below: A = Angle of parking B = Width of parking space C = Length of parking space D = Width of driveway aisle E = Width of drive way access (one way) - . D (2-Way) t f. (l-Way) Page 57 (Table Nunt>er amended 2/2/95) , 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17- 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 13.31 COMPACf SPACES: Twenty percent (20%) of total required parking spaces may be calculated using the compact car size spaces. . 13.32 REDUCTION OF REOUIREMENTS: A reduction of required minimum off-street parking requirements for commercial, industrial and multi-family residential uses which would otherwise apply pursuant to. Section 13.20 may be administratively approved by the Department of Development Review if one (1) or more of the following applies to the subject property: 1 ~ SHARED USE: Two (2) or more uses share the same parking in such a way that the hours or days of peak usage are so different that a lower total number will provide for all uses adequately. or 2. ANTICIPATED REDUCED DEMAND: The clientele of the use is such that a reduced number of spaces are appropriate, such as a business likely to be frequented by pedestrians. or 3. TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN: A. Transportation Management Plan (TMP) shall.be prepared for the subject property. The TMP shall include implementable policies which enco~e and promote the use of public transportation, ride-sharing, and altermitives to single- occupancy vehicle use. The TMP shall demonstrate conclusively the potential reduction of. single-occupancy. vehicle trips for the subject property. Transportation Management Plans prepared for propetftes located within the service area of Jefferson County Transit shall develop the plan in close cooperation with that agency. TMPs shall evaluate such considerations as promotions, transit pass sales and subsidies, ride matching and vanpool information, emergency ride home programs, and other alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle travel. 13.33 REDUCTION OF REQUIREMENTS - RESERVE AREA REOUIRED: A vacant reserve area located no more than one-hundred (100) feet from the subject property that is suitable for immediate conversion into additional parking spaces, and is equal in size to the number of spaces so reduced, shall be required as a condition of the reduction.. 1bis reserve area sha1l not be developed. Should the status of any of the aforementioned qualifying conditions change, the reserve area shall be immediately converted into additional parking spaces. Changed qualifying conditions shall include, but are not limited to the following: 1. A change in the use of the subject property that increases parking demands. 2. Documented parking shortages on a daily or weekly b~s. Page 58 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2Q 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29' 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 13.35 PROVISION OF HANDICAPPED SPACES; Parking for handicapped needs shall be provided consistent with state standards at a rate of not less than two percent (2 %) of the total number of parking spac~ or a minimum of one parking space, whichever is greater. Single-family residences are exempt from this requirement Parking spaces for handicapped needs shall comply with the Washington State Regulations for barrier-free facilities (WAC 51-10). Such spaces shall be not less than twelve feet (12~ six inches (6") wide. 13.40 PARKING FACILITIES - ACCESS STANDARDS: All parking facilities shall be developed consistent with the following access standards: 1. Joint accesses for commercial, industrial and multi-family residential uses shall be utilized whenever feasible. 2. All ingress and egress to a parking lot containing four (4) or more parking spaces shall be developed so vehicles entering and leaving the parking lot are headed in a forward motion. 3. Access points shall be located in a manner consistent with the standards of theJefferson County Department of Public Works. 4. Limited access provisions shall be required when deemed necessary by the Jefferson County Department of Public Works. 13.50 PARKING FACILITIES - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: ~g facilities for comJilercial, industrial and multi-family residential uses shall be constructed so as to be consistent with the following standards: . ." ::: 1. SURFACE: Parking lots and acces~,. other than th~ reserve areas provided in confonnance with Section 13.33 above, shall be provided with an all-weather surface as required by:JefferSon County Public Works. 2. LOADING ZONES: No loading and off-loading shall occur on the road rights-of-way. Each department store, freight terminal, hospital, sanitarium, industrial or manufacturing establishment, storage warehouse or similar use where large amounts of goods" are received or shipped shall provide the minimum number of loading spaces as indicated in Table 6. Table No. 7 Required Minimum Loading Zones Cor Truck Uses Gross Floor Area Minimum Less than , sq. JO,OOO to 14,999 sq. ft. Each additional 15.000 . ft. Each loading space shall be not less than ten (10) feet in width and twenty- five (25) feet in length, and shall have a vertical clearance of at least fourteen (14) feet Page S9 (Table Nurrber amended 2/2/95) . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 -18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 3. QUEUING SPACE: All banks, savings and loan' association, fast food restaurants, and other businesses which maintain drive-in facilities shall provide sufficient vehicular queuing space to prevent the obstruction of public rights-of-way or private driveways or aisles during peak business hours. 4. PARKING LOT DESIGN: All parking lots containing five (5) or more parking spaces d~igned and shown in plan fonn with the following elements: proposed and existing structureS, traffic circulation, adjoining streets, drainage, lighting, landscaping, fencing, and screening. The plan shall be incorporated as part of the project and site plan submittal. 13.60 PARKING FACILITIES - LANDSCAPING STANDARDS: Parking facilities for commercial, industrial and multi-family residential uses shall be landscaped consistent with the following standards: 1. SCREENING: Screening shall be provided on each side, front, and/or rear of a parking area where such side, front, and/or rear abuts any residentially developed lot or "G" zoning district, except that no screening is required where the elevation of the parking area lot line is foW' (4) feet higher than the finished elevation of the parking area sUrface. Parking area screening and landscaping shall ~ kept in good condition and shall meet the following conditions: a. It shall be continuous where required along a side, front or rear of a parking area and shall not be less than four (4) feet in height above the grade of the parking lot surface, broken only for accessways and aisles, provided. that the screening shall not be permitted for a distance of twenty (20) feet on each side of a parking area accessway to ensure proper sight distance. Where screening is prohibited by the above provisions, low lying shrubs or other similar plantings shall be placed: such plantings shall not be allowed to exceed two (2) feet in height b. Screening shall not be installed in such a manner as to obstruct the free use of any fue hydrant c. The space between the screen and the right-of-way, except for any pedestrian access improvements, shall be landscaped with grass, shrubs, tree~ or evergreen groundcover. On the sides and rear of parking areas not facing a street such landscaping shall be required be~een screening and the lot line. Page 60 ,;Z; /. rf" ~.. CSj/ /0 , \ < JEFFERSON COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE '!!." ~ AS AMENDED FOR Th1PLEMENTATION of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Adopted & Effective August 28, 1998 Amended by Section 1.60.2 of the Emergency Interim Control Ordinance ..