HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 03-063-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION No. 03-0(9)-CQ-
APPROVING
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APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
24.69 ACRES INTO FIVE LOTS. SUBJECT APPROVING A PRELIMINARY
SITE IS LOCATED IN SECTION 22, PLAT OF
TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 26, EAST, BERSCHAUER HEIGHTS
WM GRANT COUNTY WA
WHEREAS, the Grant County Board of County Commissioners have been advised that
an open record public hearing was conducted, before the Grant County Planning Commission on
April 2, 2003, on the matter of a preliminary plat of 24.69 acres into five lots; which is located in
a portion of Sections 22, Township 21 North, Range 26 East, Willamette Meridian, Grant
County, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Grant County Planning Commission on April 2 , 2 003 did approve a
motion to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners to approve this proposed
preliminary plat with twelve (12) suggested conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, the Grant County Board of Commissioners held a closed record public
hearing on May 5, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, have reviewed the application file,
staff report and Planning Commission minutes; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have found that the proposal will not
adversely effect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public in the vicinity of the
proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have found that the proposal is
consistent with the Grant County Comprehensive Plan, the Unified Development Code, Chapter
23.04 "Zoning", other land use regulations, and SEPA; and
WHEREAS, the B oard o f County Commissioners have found that the public u se and
interest will apparently be served by the preliminary plat; and
WHEREAS, the proposed preliminary plat meets the applicable requirements of Unified
Development Code, Chapter 22.04 "Land Division"; and
WHEREAS, the proposed preliminary plat does comply with the Health District's
requirements for sewage disposal and potable water supply; and
WHEREAS, the proposed preliminary plat does contain an accurate legal description of
the lots being created, and the roads and easements therein; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed preliminary plat does comply with Grant County regulations
pertaining to roads, utilities, drainage, access for emergency vehicles, and other infrastructure
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have made a decision to approve the
Berschauer Heights preliminary plat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Board of County
Commissioners for Grant County, Washington approve by this Resolution, with the conditions of
approval listed below, a preliminary plat of twenty-four point six nine (24.69) acres into five
lots; which are located in a portion of Sections 22, Township 21 North, Range 26 East,
Willamette Meridian, Grant County, Washington;
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Development shall be in compliance with the Washington State Environmental Policy
Act, the Grant County Comprehensive Plan, the Grant County Unified Development
Code, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, rulings or requirements.
2. Proposal shall comply with all requirements deemed necessary by the Grant County
Health District, by the Washington State Department of Health, and the Washington State
Department of Ecology regarding domestic water supply, sewage systems and storm
water control and treatment including, but not limited to; RCW 90.48.080 Discharge of
Polluting Water Prohibited; WAC 173-201, Surface Water Standards; WAC 173-201A,
Ground Water Quality Standards; and, WAC 246-272, On -Site Sewage Systems.
If any Native American Grave site(s) or archaeological/cultural resources (Indian
Artifacts) are found all construction activity shall stop and the owner/developer shall
immediately notify the Grant County Planning Department, the Colville Confederated
Tribes and the Washington State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
4. During road grading and/or construction activities, county roads shall be maintained clear
of soil and rocks at the point of ingress / egress.
5. This proposal shall comply with the requirements of GCC 23.12.080 Clearing, Grading
and Drainage Standards, including but not limited to:
a. Clearing and grading activities shall be conducted so as to minimize potential
adverse effects on offsite property.
b. All development shall ensure that soil erosion and sedimentation of drainage -
ways will be controlled to prevent damage to adjoining properties.
C. Surface drainage shall not be directed to or discharged onto County Roads or
ditches within County right-of-ways unless approved by the County Engineer.
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6. This proposal shall comply with the requirements of GCC 23.12.100 Road Standards,
including but not limited to:
a. Roads shall be approved by the Grant County Emergency Services Department
and shall be established using the addressing and grid system delineated in GCC
10.36.
b. The applicant bears the responsibility of private road improvements necessary to
meet the County Private Road Standards. The County shall not be responsible for
maintenance of private roads, including snow removal, nor shall such roads be
accepted as County roads until such improvements as are necessary are made to
bring them to current Grant County standards.
7. All lots are subject to a public utility easement 5 feet in width on all interior lot
boundaries and 10 feet in width on all exterior lot boundaries.
8. Approval of the plat shall be contingent upon conformance with all applicable land use
rules and regulations in effect as of March 10, 2003.
9. This proposal shall comply with all the requirements of the Grant County Public Works
Department, including but not limited to:
a. Provide a Long Plat check fee of $100.00 plus $2.00 per lot for a total of $110.00.
b. The private road shall have a paved approach from the existing edge of County
road to the right of way line.
C. The utility easement shall be shown or noted to exist outside of the private read
easement.
d. 30 feet shall be dedicated for future road purposes along the southern boundary
(section line) of the plat.
e. Private road shall be built to Fire Code.
f A plat certificate is required for dedicated lands.
g. All curve data shall be shown for the cul-de-sac.
h. Provide USBR section data.
i. Access permit is required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
10. This proposal shall comply with all the requirements of the WA State Department of
Ecology, including but not limited to:
a. The Growth Management Act (Section 63) required an applicant to submit
evidence of an adequate water supply before a building permit can be issued for
any building requiring potable water.
b. It is unlawful to construct, test, or utilize a non-exempt well without a water right
permit. A permit or preliminary drilling authorization is required prior to the
construction of a well.
11. The proposal shall comply with the requirements of the Grant County Health District,
including but not limited to:
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a. These lots are within the water service area for the City of Ephrata. Individual
wells will not be allowed for these lots unless the City of Ephrata gives written
authorization.
b. Assuming that water and sewer utilities are not available, a site registration will
be required for lots 2, 3, 4, and 5. The applicant must comply with the
requirements of the Health District for sewer and water and a site registration
must be done by a certified septic system designer or licensed engineer and be
submitted to the Health District before final approval of the plat will be given.
Development shall comply with all requirements of the Grant County Planning
Department, including but not limited to:
a. Comply with all requirements listed in UDC Chapter 22.04 Article V Final
Subdivisions and Short Subdivisions.
b. The location, width, and nature of "proposed utility easements" located along
property lines shall be identified as a "note" and not drawn; furthermore, those
cases where USBR and/or irrigation easements exist along property lines, the
utility easements shall run parallel and abutting said easements.
C. Add the following "block" of information to the final plat.
Zoning:
Rural Residential -3
Max DU Density:
1 DU/5-acres
Overall acreage:
24.69
Number of Lots:
5
Max Potential DU's:
5
Road Dedications:
0.40 acres
DATED this oi?— day of ed_ , 2003.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Yea Nay Abstain GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Deborah Kay M r Chair
ATTEST: [� ❑ ❑
LeRoy C. Allison, ember
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Clerk of the Board \
❑ ❑ Tim Snea , M her
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