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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 22-002-CCDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR McAtee Pit - McLaughlin Road Access BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. Development Agreement By and Between Grant County and McAtee, LLC, THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT is made and entered into this -.11 L] day of January, 2022, between Grant County and McAtee, LLC or assigns, a Washington limited liability companyhereinafter the "Owner". , RECITALS 1. RCW 36-706.170 authorizes the execution of a development agreement between a local government and aperson having ownership or control of real property within its jurisdiction. 2. RCW 36-7013.170 requires a development agreement to set forth the development standards and other provisions that shall apply to govern, and vest the development, use and mitigation of the development of real property for the duration specified in the agreement. Page 1 of 15 3. For the purposes of this Development Agreement, "development standards" includes, but is not limited to all of the standards listed in RCW 36.70B.170 (3). 4. This Development Agreement by and between Grant County and McAtee, LLC, (hereinafter the "Development Agreement"), relates to the following: 4.1 Permanent Road Construction: The Owner/Developer, or its successors or assigns, shall have fifteen (15) years within which to construct a permanent road to County standards, concurrent with the development (Subdivision) of the McAtee property, over, along and across Grant County property identified as APN: 120168211 legally described as Lot 9 Green Gable's Plat Division 1 and the adjacent existing road right-of-way/easement. 4.2. Temporary Road Construction: During the fifteen (15)year term of this agreement, the Owner/Developer, or its agents, employees, successors or assigns may construct a temporary road from the intersection of McLaughlin Road and Cox road through the Lot identified as APN: 120168211 and legally described as Lot 9 Green Gable's Plat Division 1 (owned by Grant County) to the adjacent property owned by McAtee, LLC until the property is developed for residential uses in conformance with applicable County and/or City Subdivision Regulations, Land Use and Environmental Regulations and applicable Street and Utility Standards. 4.3 Temporary Road Usage: Usage of the temporary road would be limited to McAtee, LL -C, or its agents, employees, successors or assigns, and to authorized public agencies and departments of Grant County. The existing County right -of- way or easement adjacent to and paralleling the northeastern boundary of the Lot 9, owned by Grant County, will be used as might be necessary to facilitate construction of the temporary and future permanent access road due to steep slopes. 5. The following events have occurred in the processing of the Property Owner's application: 5.1: The McAtee Pit has been exhausted and closed. The Pit area has been decommissioned pursuant to the existing DNR approved Page 2 of 15 Reclamation Plan and the DNR bond has been released. Theplan for the Pit Area is for future residential development. 5.2. Subdivisions in the vicinity and adjacent to the McAteeproperty have been approved and developed without the requirement for the dedication and construction of streets to and through the existing subdivisions to serve the greater area including the McAtee properties and to complete the public street system for this area of Cascade Valley. The existing Shorecrest Drive terminates in a cul-de-sac at the southern boundary of Lot 2, of the Green Gables Short Plat. The Green Gables Short Plat was approved without the requirement for the extension of Shorecrest Road through the Green Gables Short Plat to serve the McAtee property and other properties located to the north beyond the McAtee property. McLaughlin Road terminates at the intersection of Maple Drive and McLaughlin Road. 5.3. Grant County owns Property identified as APN: 120168211, Lot 9 Green Gable's Plat Division 1 and additional existing road right-of-way and / or easement adjacent to the northeastern boundary of Lot 9. In an e-mail to Bert McAtee from Derick Pohle, Grant County Public Works Director / County Road Engineer, dated October 27, 2010 (Copy Attached) Mr. Pohle stated the following: "/ think the County always envisioned an extension of Mclaughlin road via lot 9, that's why we own it. This could be firmed up in a development agreement or preliminary plat process. As to Shorecrest / would not be able to tell you why the County approved the plat with this restriction. Mike Murray would be the only one know who may know. One question / would have is weather the restriction is a covenant or a plat restriction. The County would not normally be bound by a covenant but would be normally by aplat restriction. The BOC C has never been willing to use condemnation to benefit a private development but that does not meanyou should not explore the idea. As for direct access to SR- 17, we are certainly willing to participate in discussions with WSDOY. As you may remember they have some preliminary ideas of realigning airway Drive to the south of the gas station which would increase the Page 3 of 15 distance between county road intersections, which would be positive. YY 5.4 Mr. McAtee has explored the possibility of purchasing from the current owner of Lot 2, Green Gables Short Plat sufficient land area to allow for the extension of Shorecrest Drive. It has proven impossible for Mr. McAtee to purchase or obtain additional right-of-way for an extension of Shorecrest Road through the existing Lot 2 of the Green Gables Short Plat. The property owner is unwilling to sell the property or to provide an easement or dedication for an extension of the road. It was also determined that there is a Civil Restrictive Covenant running with the Fee Title to Lot #2, that on the face of itpreludes the future extension of Shorecrest Drive. The restriction is not inscribed on the face of the plat and was not required as a condition of Plata pproval by Grant County. See the attached copy of the Deed Restriction 5.5 After a public hearing as required by RCW 36.70B,.200 by Resolution No. o2:p-ooa-ce., the Grant County Board of County Commissioners approved this Development Agreement with the Owner. AGREEMENT General Provisions Section 1. The Subject Properties. McAtee Properties / Parcels: The property owned by McAtee; LLC is not Platted. Owner/ Developer: McAtee, LLC Laurence McAtee, President 1405 S. Monroe Street, Apartment 132 Moses Lake, WA 98837 In- Property_Parceis. Page 4 of 15 APN: 170155001 (0.18 Acres) Not Platted. APN: 170152000 (3.19 Acres) Not Platted. APN: 170156000 (21.12 Acres) Not Platted. APN: 170161000 3.44 Acres) Not Platted. APN: 311700001 (1.6 Acres) Not Platted. APN: 170159000 (7.9 Acres)... Not Platted APN: 170154000 (3.8 Acres) Not Platted. APN: 170165000 (17.2 Acres) Not Platted. Total Acres: 58.51 Acres. Grant County Properties / Parcels: Owner: Grant County Public Works 124 Enterprise St. SE Ephrata, WA 98823-1987 Property Parcel and Lot: APN: Parcel 120168211 (Lot 9 Green Gable's Plat Division 1); Average: 1.72 Acres. Existing County Road Right -Of -Way and / or Easement Adjacent to the Northeastern Boundary of the Above Referenced Lot. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Desi nation and Zoning of All Properties: Urban Growth Area: The property is located in the City of Moses Lake Urban Growth Area. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Desiqnation: Urban Residential Low Density. (Residential Density 1-4 Dwelling Units /Acre). Zone Designation: Urban Residential 2. (Residential Density: 1-4 Dwelling Units /Acre). Section 2. Definitions. As used in this Development Agreement, g , the following terms, phrases, and words shall have the s and be inter meanings interpreted as se g p t forth in this Section. Page 5 of 15 2.1. "Adopting Resolution" means the Resolution which approves this Development Agreement, as required by RCW 36.70B. 20. 2.2. "Certificate of occupancy" means either a certificate issued after inspections by the County authorizing a person(s) in possession of property to dwell or otherwise use a specified building or dwelling unit, or the final inspection if a formal certificate is not issued. 2.3. "Board" means the duly elected legislative body governing Grant County. 2.4 "Design Standards" means the Grant County Design Standards, as adopted by the County. 2.5 "Administrator" means the County's Community Development Department Director. 2.6 "Effective Date" means the effective date of the Adopting Resolution. 2.7 "Existing land Use Regulations" means the ordinances adopted by the County Commissioners in effect on the Effective Date, including the adopting ordinances that govern the permitted uses of land, the density and intensity of use, and the design, improvement, construction standards and specifications applicable to the development of the Subject Property, including, but not limited to the Comprehensive Plan, Grant County7s official Zoning map and development standards, the Public Works Standards, SEPA, and all other ordinances, codes, rules and regulations of the County establishing Subdivision standards and building standards. Existing Land Use Regulations does not include non -land use regulations, which includes taxes and impact fees. 2.8 "Landowner" is the party who has acquired any portion of the Subject Property from the Developer who, unless otherwise released as provided in this Agreement, shall be subject to the applicable provision of this Agreement. The "Developer" is identified in Section 5 of this Agreement. 2.9 "Project" means the anticipated development of the Subject Property, as specified in Section 1 and as provided for in all associated permits/approval, and all incorporated exhibits. Page 6 of 15 2.10 "Cost of Development" means the actual cost of the Development including: Engineering; Design; Surveying; g Mobilization; Construction Surveying; Construction Services; Administration; Testing; Inspection; Sales / Use Tax; SWPPP; Dewatering; Unsuitable Soils Removal; Import Materials; Soil Stabilization; Erosion Control; Installation and Materials Related to Road and Utility Installation; Contingency; and Permits. 2.11 "Cost of Construction" means the actual cost of Construction including: Mobilization; Dewatering; Unsuitable Soils Removal; Imported Materials, Soil Stabilization; Erosion Control; and Installation and Materials related to Road and Utility Installation. Section 3. Exhibits. Exhibits to this Agreement are as follows: 3.1 Exhibit A — Add Exhibits as Applicable Section 4. Parties to Development Agreement. Thep arties to this Agreement are: 4.1 The "County" is Grant County whose address is: Grant County Public Works 124 Enterprise St. SE Ephrata, WA 98823-1987 4.2 The "Owner/Developer" is a private enterprise which will own the Subject Property in fee, and whose address is: McAtee, LLC Laurence McAtee, President 1405 S. Monroe street. Apartment 132 Moses Lake, WA 98837-4630 4.3 The "Landowner." From time to time, as provided in this Agreement, the Owner/Developer may sell or otherwise lawfully dispose of a portion of the Subject Property to a Landowner who y unless otherwise released, shall be subject to the applicable provisions of this Agreement related to such portion of Subject Property. Page 7 of 15 Section 5. Project is a Private Undertaking. It is agreed among the parties that the Project is a private development, and that the County has no interest therein except as authorized in the exercise of its government functions and this Development Agreement. Section 6. Term of Agreement. This agreement shall commence on the effective date of the Adopting Resolution approving this Agreement and shall continue in force for period of fifteen (1Qyea. a rc% _ unless extended or terminated as provided herein. Following the expiration of the term or extension thereof, or if sooner terminated, this Agreement shall have no force and effect, subject however, topost- termination obligations of the Developer or Landowner. Section 7. Vested Rights of Owner/Developer. During the term of this Agreement, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms hereof, in developing the Subject Property consistent with the Project described herein, Owner/Developer is assured, and the County agrees, that the development rights, obligations, terms, and conditions specified in this Agreement, are fully vested in the Owner/Developer, and may not be changed or modified by the County, except as may be expressly permitted by, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including the Exhibits hereto, or as expressly consented thereto by the Owner/Developer. Section 8. Permitted Uses and Development Standards. The permitted uses, the density and intensity of use, the maximum height and size of proposed buildings, provisions for reservation and dedication of land or payment of fees in lieu of dedication for publicpurposes, the construction, installation and extension of public improvements ' development guidelines and standards for development of the Subject Property shall be those set forth in this Agreement, the permits and approvals identified herein, and all exhibits incorporated herein. Section 9. Agreement. The County and the Owner agree to the following: 9.1 Road Construction: The Owner/Developer, or its successors or assigns, shall have fifteen (15) years within to construct a road to County standards over, along and across Grant County property identified as APN: Parcel 120168211(Lot 9 Green Gable's Plat Division 1) and the adjacent existing road right-of-way / easement. 9.2 Temporary Access Road Construction: During the fifteen (15) year term of this agreement, the Owner/Developer, or its successors or assigns, may construct a temporary road for access over, Page 8 of 15 along and across the County property described in paragraph 1 above. 9.3 Termination: In the event the Owner/Developer fails to construct a road to County/City standards within the fifteen (15) year timeeriod then this agreement shall b p g e terminated and of no further force or effect. 9.4 Dedication: Upon construction of the permanent road to Count standards concurrent Subdivision y with the Subdivision of the property, Grant County agrees to dedicate the property identified as Parcel No. 120168211(Lot 9 Green Gables Plat Division 1) and the adjacent existing g road right of way/easement to the public for street and utility uses. Section 10. Minor Modifications. Minor Modifications from the approved permits or the exhibits attached hereto may be approved in accordance with the provisions of the County's Code and shall not require an amendment to this agreement. Section 11. Further Discretionary Actions. Developer acknowledges p g that the Existing Land Use Regulations contemplate the exercise of further discretionary powers by the County. These powers include but are not limited to, review of additional permit applications under SEPA. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the authorityor the obligation of the Count g y to hold legally required public hearings, or to limit the discretion of the County and any of its officers or officials in complying with or applying Existing Land Use Regulations. Section 12. Existing Land Use Fees. Land use fees adopted b the Count b ordinance p y County y ce as of the Effective Date of this may be increased by the County from time to time, and applicable toermits and approvals for the Sub' p pp Subject Property, as long as such fees apply to similar applications and projects in the County. Section 13. Default. 13.1 Subject to extensions of time by mutual consent in writing, b either failure or delay y er party or Landowner not released from this Agreement, to perform any term or provision of this Agreement shall constitute a default. In the event of alleged default or breach g of any terms or conditions of this Agreement, the party alleging such default or breach shall give the other party or landowner not less than (30) days notice in writing, specifying the g nature of the alleged default and manner in Page 9 of 15 which said default may be cured. During this thirty (30) day period, the party or Landowner charged shall not be considered in default for purposes of termination or institution of legal proceedings. 13.2 After notice and expiration of the thirty (30) day period, if such default has not been cured or is not being diligently cured in the manner set forth in the notice, the other party or Landowner to this Agreement may, at its option, institute legal proceedings pursuant to this Agreement. In addition, the county may decide to file an action to enforce the County's Codes, and to obtain penalties and costs as provided in the Grant County Code for Violations of this Development Agreement and the Code. Section 14. Termination. This Agreement shall expire and/or terminate as provided below: 14.1 This Agreement shall terminate upon the expiration of the term identified in Section 7 or when the road has been constructed to County Standards and Grant County has dedicated the road for public use, whichever first occurs, and all of the Developer's obligations in connection therewith are satisfied as determined by the County. Upon termination of this Agreement, the County shall record a notice of such termination in a form satisfactory to the County that the Agreement has been terminated. 14.2 After notice and expiration of the thirty (30) day period, if any default has not been cured or is not being diligently cured in the manner set forth in the notice, the other party to this Agreement may, at its option, institute legal proceedings pursuant to this Agreement. In addition, the county may decide to file an action to enforce the County's Codes, and to obtain penalties and costs as provided in the Grant County Code for Violations of this Development Agreement and the Code. Section 15. Effect upon Termination on Owner/Developer Obligations. Termination of this Agreement as to the Owner/Developer of the subject Property or any portion thereof shall not affect any of the owner/developers obligations to comply with the County Comprehensive Plan and the terms and conditions or any applicable zoning codes(s) or subdivision map or other land use entitlements approved with respect to the Subject Property, any other conditions of any other development Page 10 of 15 specified in the Agreement to continue after the termination of this Agreement or obligations to pay assessments, liens, fees or taxes. Section 16. Effect of Termination on County. Upon termination of this Agreement as to the Owner/Developer of the Subject Property, or any portion thereof, the entitlements, conditions of development, limitation on fees and all other terms and conditions of this Agreement shall no longer be vested hereby with respect to the property affected by such termination (provided that vesting of such entitlements, conditions or fees may be established for such property pursuant to then existing planning and zoning laws). Section 17. Assignment and Assumption. The Owner/Developer shall have the right to sell, assign or transfer this Agreement with all their rights, title, and interests therein to any person firm or corporation at any time during the term of this Agreement. Owner/Developer shall provide the County with written notice of any intent to sell, assign, or transfer all or a portion of the Subject Properly, at least 30 days in advance of such action. Section 18. Covenants Running with the Land. The conditions and covenants set forth in this Agreement and incorporated herein by the Exhibits shall run with the land and the benefits and burdens shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties. The Developer, landowner and every purchaser, assignee, or transferee of an interest in the Subject Property, or any portion thereof, shall be obligated and bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and shall be the beneficiary thereof and a part thereto, but only with respect to the Subject Property, of such portion thereof, sold, assigned, or transferred to it. Any such purchaser, assignee or transferee shall observe and fully perform all of the duties and obligations of a Developer contained in this Agreement, as such duties and obligations pertain to the portion of the subject Property sold, assigned, or transferred to it. Section 19. Amendments to Agreement: Effect of Agreement on Future Actions. This Agreement may be amended or extended by mutual consent of all of the parties, provided that any such amendment shall follow the process established by law for the adoption of a development agreement (see RCW 36.70B.200). Nothing in this Development Agreement shall prevent the County from making any amendments of any type to the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning code, Official Zoning Map or development regulations relating to the Subject Property fifteen (15) years from the anniversary date of the Effective Date of this Agreement or as may be addressed in any amendments or extensions of this Development Agreement. Page 11 of 15 Section 20. Releases. Owner/Developer, and any subsequent Landowner, may free itself from further obligations relating to the sold, assigned, or transferred property, provided that the buyer, assignee, or transferee expressly assumes the obligations under this agreement as provided herein. Section 21. Notices. Notices, demands, correspondence to the County and Developer shall be sufficiently given if dispatched by pre -paid first- class mail to the addresses of the parties as designated in Section 5. Notice to the County shall be to the attention of the Community Development Department Director and the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. Notices to subsequent Lan'downers shall be required to be given by the County only for those Landowners who have given the County written notice of their address for such notice. The parties hereto may, from time to time, advise the other of new addresses for such notices, demands or correspondence. Section 22. Reimbursement for Agreement Expenses of the County. Owner/Developer agrees to reimburse the County for actual expenses incurred over and above fees paid by the Developer as an applicant incurred by the County directly relating to this Agreement, including recording fees, publishing fees and reasonable staff and consultant costs not otherwise included within application fees. This development agreement shall not take effect until the fees provided for in this section, as well as any processing fees owed by to the County for the subject project are paid to the County. Upon payment of all expenses, the Owner/Developer may request written acknowledgement of all fees. Such payment of all fees shall be paid, at the latest, within thirty (30) days from the County presentation of a written statement of charges to the developer. Section 23. Applicable Law and Attorneys' Fees. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. If litigation is initiated to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees and costs from the non -prevailing party. Venue for any action shall lie in Grant County Superior Court or an adjoining County per State law and the U.S. District Court for Eastern Washington. Section 24. Third Party Legal Challenge. In the event any legal action or special proceeding is commenced by anyperson or entity other than a party or a Landowner to challenge this Agreement or any provision herein, the County may elect to tender the defense of such lawsuit or individual claims in the lawsuit to Developer and Landowner(s). In such event, Developer and/or such Landowners, shall Page 12 of 15 hold the County harmless from and defend the Count from all costs Y and expenses incurred in the defense of such lawsuit or individual claims in the lawsuit, including but not limited to , attorneys' fees and expenses litigation, Y p of liti g , and damages awarded to the prevailing party or parties in such litigation. The Developer and/or landowner shall not settle an lawsuit suit without the consent of the County. The County shall act in food faith and shall not unreasonably withhold consent to settle. Section 25. Specific Performance. The parties specifically a that p y g ree at damages are not an adequate remedy for breach of this Agreement, an parties g d that the p es are entitled to compel specific performance of all material terms of this Development Agreement by any party in default hereof. Section 26. Severability. If any phrase, provision or section of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, or any provision of this Agreement is rendered invalid or unenforceable according to the terms of an statute of Y the State of Washington which became effective after the effective date of the Resolution adopting this Development Agreement, and eitherart i p Y n good faith determines that such provision or provisions are material to its entering into this agreement, that party may elect to terminate this Agreement as to all of its obligations remaining unperformed. Section 27. Construction. In the event of a dispute between p the parties as to the meaning of terms, phrases or specificrovisions of this s agreement, the authorship of this Agreement shall not be cause for this Agreement to be construed against any party nor in favor of an party. . Y IN WITNESS WEREOFF, the parties hereto have caused this Development Agreement to be executed as of the dates set forth below: OWNER: McAtee LLC, Laurence McAtee, Member, 1405 S. Monroe Street Apartment 132, Moses Lake, WA 98837 Page 13 of 15 By: L ftfa ure: Lauren'ce' McAfee ,Title: Managing Member State of Washington County of Grant I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Laurence McAtee signed this instrument, on oath that he was authorized to execute the instrument and acknowledged it as the Managing Member of McAtee, LLC, or assigns, to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the purposes mentioned in this instrument. Dated: January -3 2 2022. \N ae A 0 Ilk. My Comm. Expires Ally '13, 2024 No 69012 M g'AZ "N' Xv A WAS /# 11 � � W%00 Notary Public for Washington State MY commission expires 44 GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Passed by the Board of County Commissioners in regular session at Ephrata, Washington, by the following vote, then signed by its membership and attested to by its Clerk in authorization of such passages this *-k day of January, 2022. Dated this . q day of January, 2022. Page 14 of 15 Yea ATTEST: CLARK OF TH, E1130A Nay Abstain BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON Danny k Stone,-'_B_9C& hair R bjbFr s, aG -Chair 0 0 Cindy Cartb�r, M Page 15 of 15 er CARSON FOWLES, PLLC Attorneys LARRY W. LARSON DWAYNE C. FOWLES MITCHELL J. HEAPS LYLIANE S. COUTURE BRUCE D. PINKERTON (Retired) January 3, 2022 Damien Hooper, Director Grant County Development Services P.O. Box 37 Ephrata, WA 98823 Re: McAtee/DevelopmentAgreement Dear Damien: 821 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 8 Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 765-6700 (509) 765-6710 Fax larry@larsonfowles.com Enclosed please find the original Development Agreement signed by Mr. McAtee and notarized. Please email me a copy of the fully signed Development Agreement after it is signed by the Commissioners. L c