HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 94-108-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL OF A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON 252
ACRES INTO 65 LOTS IN A PORTION
OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH,
RANGE 22 EAST, W.M.
RESOLUTION #94 -108 -CC
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Grant county have been
advised by the Grant County Planning Commission that a public hearing was
conducted on May 4,1994 on the matter of designating 252.72 acres of land zoned
Open -Space Recreation as a PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT in a portion of said
Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 22 East, W.M. and;
. WHEREAS, the Grant County Planning Commission recommended approval
of said request, and
WHEREAS, the Grant County Commissioners have given notice this matter
would be considered at their regular meeting on May 24,1994, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have decided additional
information presented at a Public Hearing on June 20,1994 should be included in
a decision on said matter, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners after the Public Hearing on
June 20,1994 feel additional information from the County Engineer is required, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners after a public meeting with
the County Engineer and the Developer on July 19,1994 have conditioned approval
on the following:
1. A plan and profile of the access road from Sunland Road to the South
boundary line of the PUD must be submitted for review and approval
to the County Engineer.
2. A cul -de -'sac must be provided at the South end of the main access
road.
3. All roads providing access to more than 4 lots will be public roads
constructed to County road standards.
4. Lots 43, 44, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 and 65 shown
on map dated 3/7/94 are withdrawn at present layout but may be
incorporated within upper portion of development.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have found the
recommendations of the United States Bureau of Reclamation to provide fencing
on both sides of the proposed public access road, where feasible, is required to
provide necessary ecological safeguards and would have no negative impacts on
wildlife and all other necessary rights and approvals are acquired, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have found that the
recommendations of Grant County Fire District #3 are conditions of approval and
are as follows:
1. Water supply for fire protection must be provided at minimum county
requirements.
2. Fire breaks between open un -developed areas must be established
to minimize the potential of fire spread and exposure.
3. Combustible roof coverings shall not be allowed.
4. All plantings must be of fire resistive and drought adaptive varieties.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have found that the
recommendations of the Grant County Health District are conditions of approval
and are as follows:
1. Test holes will be required for soil evaluation and feasibility of septic
systems.
2. Health District recommends a community water system.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have found that the
recommendations of the Grant County Fire Marshal are conditions of approval and
are as follows:
1. Fire water supply will be required at 750 gallons per minute with a
duration capability of 1 hour, storage of 45,000 gallons will meet this
requirement.
2. Developer may also choose to provide 25 foot fire protection
easements to meet fire protection requirements.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have found that the
recommendations of the Bureau of Reclamation are conditions of approval and are
as follows:
1. A commitment in the checklist to retention of all storm water on-site
not just a statement that drywelis will be used if necessary.
2. Consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer is required to
protect possible cultural resources.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have found that the
recommendations of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife are
conditions of approval and are as follows:
1. A minimum of 156 acres of undisturbed habitat on-site be set aside
in perpetuity as "Wildlife Open Space".
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2. Residential development be clustered, in consultation with the WDFW.
Further, commitments be made to specific "building sites" on all
.respective lots.
3. Removal of native vegetation outside of designated building sites be
prohibited.
4. Property boundaries adjacent to WDFW lands be fenced to prevent
random ORV access.
5. A means to address control of dogs and cats, to minimize their
predation on wildlife must be established.
6. Control of noxious weeds along access roads, to prevent their
invasion into adjacent wildlife lands must be addressed.
7. Livestock grazing will be prohibited within the designated "Wildlife
Open Space" area.
8. Measures to control runoff must be specific to ensure maximum
protection to the water quality of the Columbia River and its fisheries,
due to it's close proximity.
9. Access must be strictly limited to the residential development area,
and not for establishing restricted private access to Grant County
Public Utility District Shorelines property on Wanapum Pool.
10. The proponent must revise the declaration of covenants, conditions
and restrictions of Suncliff Estates to address mitigative issues prior
to final approval.
11. The proponent must establish a Homeowners Association that will be
responsible for mitigation measures in perpetuity.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have reviewed the
Environmental Checklist and signed a Determination of Non Significance for this
proposal,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of County
Commissioners for Grant County, Washington by this Resolution, does amend the
Grant County Comprehensive Plan and Official Zoning Map for Grant County to the
effect that the following described property shall henceforth be designated as a
Planned Unit Development:
Government Lots 1 and 3 and a portion of Government Lots 4 and 8 and a
portion of the West one-half of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast
one-quarter and a portion of the Northeast one-quarter of the Northwest
one-quarter all in Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 22 East, W.M.,
Grant County, Washington, based on the following findings of fact:
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1. Complies with all County zoning regulations and requirements.
2. Is in compliance with State Environmental Policy Act and a
Determination of Non -significance has been issued on June 20,1994.
Done this 3rd day of October,1994 /"a'/
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Commissioners of Grant County,
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