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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing - BOCC (003)Open Record Public Hearing 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments November 1, 2022 9:00 a.m. In Attendance: Danny E. Stone, Chair Rob Jones, Vice -Chair Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board Chris Young, Development Services Director Jim Cook, Assistant Development Services Director Public: See sign in sheet 9:00 a.m. The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Nearing to consider 9 applications ►or the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Jim Cook, AssistantDevelopment Services Director, went through each application: 1-APPL111bANT Steve Baik Bexco Property XXII LLC 11900 N E 15t Street Suite 300 Bellevue, WA 98005 File #P 22-0130 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Rezone) & P 22-0131(SEPA) The applicant has submitted a Site -Specific Land Use Re -designation application requesting the subject parcel be re -designated from Rural Residential to Recreational Development along with an application for a rezone from Rural Residential 1(RR1) to Recreational Development (RD). The proposal site is comprised of a single parcel totaling approximately 24.69 acres. LOCATION: The proposal site is located on the south side of SR 262 E, approximately two miles west of SR 17 S, in a portion of the NE % of S. 10, T. 17 N, R. 29 E, W.M., Grant County, WA (Parcel #19-1479-000). PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval Connor McKeegan, Campbell Ranch representative of Bexco, spoke his concern of the conservation of the lake's quality and the use of high-speed boats on the lake. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to approve the subject redesignation with 9Findings of Fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to approve the subject rezone application with 10 Findings ofFact inthe affirmative. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. .2 -xA P PL I- C A NT Jay Gerovv&Erin CyLeary P.O.Box 2G2G Lynnwood, \NAB8O36 File #P22-0180(Connp.Plan Amend me ne)&Pl2-Ol39(SEPA) PROPOSAL: SITE-SPECIFIC LAND USE RE -DESIGNATION & REZONE The applicant has submitted aSite-Specific Land Use Re -Designation apo|icationrequesting approximately 1.5 acres ofthe approximately l6.O8acre subject property bemap amended and exchanged from Rural Lands to Shoreline Development and approximately 1.5 acres of the subject property be map amended and exchanged from Shoreline Development to Rural Luands. LOCATION: The proposal site islocated onthe south side ofRd. \\SSW, just east ofthe Columbia River, inaportion ofS.12,T.18N,R.22E,VV.M,Grant County, \NA(Parcel #l5-OOO8-OOl). PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to approve the subject redesignation with 9 Findings of Fact inthe affirmative. Commissioner Stone seconded. Discussion ensued and the motion passed A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to approve the subject rezone application with 10 Findings ofFact inthe affirmative. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. 3-'APPL-11CANTS" Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. 754Silica Rd. NVV Quincy, WA 98848 Contact: DavidBrickin 123 NW 36 th Street Seattle, WA 98107 File #P22-Ol42kComp.Plan Amendment/Reozne\&P2Z'O143(SEPA) PROPOSAL: SITE-SPECIFIC LAND USE RE -DESIGNATION & REZONE The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re -designation application requesting the subject parcel be re -designated from Recreation Development to Master Plan Resort along with an application for a rezone from Recreation Development to Master Plan Resort. The proposal site is comprised of a single parcel totaling approximately 13.44 acres. LOCATION: The proposal site is located on the west side of Silica Rd. NW just south of Rd.1 NW as described as Lot 1 Block 2 Columbia River Reserve Phase 1 PUD, Grant County, WA (Parcel #05-0068-206). PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval Danny Wilde, Live Nation, discussed their application and they hope to put camping on the parcel. Dave Bricklin, Live Nation stated this action will be followed up with a further action through Development Services. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to approve the subject redesignation with 9 Findings of Fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner C to approve the subject rezone application with 10 Findings of Fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. 4 -APPLICANT: Sentinel Shores LLC P.O. Box Al Beverly, WA 99321 AGENT: Anson Bertrand P.O. Box Al Beverly, WA 99321 File #P 22-0150 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Rezone) & P 22-0151(SEPA) PROPOSAL: SITE-SPECIFIC LAND USE RE -DESIGNATION & REZONE The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re -Designation application requesting an approximately 79.8 acre parcel be re -designated from Rural Residential 1 (RR1) to Rural Community (RC) along with an application for a rezone from Rural Residential 1(RR1) to Rural Community. LOCATION: The subject site is located near the intersection Washington State Route 243 and Grant County Lower Crab Creek Road, south of the Beverly Community in a portion of Section 34, Township 16 North, Range 23 East, W.M., Grant County, WA. Parcel(s) #15-0289-000 & #15-0284-000. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval 9:50am Commissioner Stone asked about the Planning Commission minutes he reviewed. Their motions that took place do not match up with the wording brought forth today. Their recommendation is to approve the land designation with the caveat that it would have to fall in line with "future legislative changes to the GMA.or designation of LAMIRDS". It seems that this was a well thought out motion to not only deal with the problem of LAMIRDS and recognizing that this was something that fell through the cracks. The proponents have excellent arguments with the logic of their proposal. Jim Cook stated that the Development Services recommendation was for denial. This was put forward to the Planning Commission based on the RCW's that exist around the existing LAMIRDS. This is a "Type 1" whose boundaries are set in stone and can't be expanded. Current legislation in and around growth management, the boundaries are set in stone. The Department of Commerce commented specifically on this application and is found in the application packet. Commissioner Carter clarified that Grant County would not be in compliance if this application is approved. David Bartrand, resident from the area stated this development would knit Beverly and Schawana together. Spoke in favor of the application. Jonah Bartrand spoke in favor of the application. Arill Bartrand sent the Clerk of the Board an email which was read into the record, in support of the application. Anson Bartrand spoke in support of the application. Jeff Foster in favor. Royal School District and Port of Royal Slope sent in letters of support. 10:20 am Commissioner Carter asked about the Commissioners approving this application, with conditions that the LAMIRD was expanded if legislation was approved. Chris Young stated they have the ability to expand Type 2 and 3 LAMIRDS, but not Type 1 (residential). Jonah Bartrand stated they had a meeting with Commerce and Legislators about Commerce being advisory only. Chris Young mentioned that the BOCC has the opportunity to turn this application back to the Planning Commission for further review. Commissioner Carter moved to utilize Action #6 in the Commissioners Action and remand the application back to the Planning Commission for further proceedings. Commissioner Stone seconded for discussion. Unanimous. Public Comment was left open. 5 APPLICANT: Deanna Detwiler 411 Patrick Rd Ephrata., WA 98823 File #P 22-0152 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Rezone) & P 22-0153 (SEPA) The applicant has submitted a Site -Specific Land Use Re -designation application requesting the subject property be re -designated from Rangeland Agriculture to Rural Residential 1 along with an application for a rezone from Agriculture to Rural Residential 1. The proposal site is comprised of a single parcel totaling approximately 40 acres. LOCATION: The proposal site is located on the west side of Road H NE, approximately a 1/2 mile north of Road 10 NE, in a portion of the NE % of S. 8, T. 20 N, R. 28 E, W.M., Grant County, WA (Parcel #17-0919-000). PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Denial Commissioner Stone noted the letter from Commerce and the need to do a comprehensive countywide assessment. Jim Cook expanded on this stating commerce is recommending this change be done in 2027 when there is another county gide assessment completed. To protect agricultural lands. Dan Leavitt, Western Pacific Engineering asked if this can only be done in 2027? County should review its requirements for "agricultural land". Deanna Detwiler is trying to divide the property to add another home in order to take care of her mother and step -father. Commissioner Jones asked about Accessory Dwelling Unit in the future? Deanna Wilson discussed the land and age discrimination. Leo DeFrancesco stated when he bought the property, he was told he would be able to change the zoning in the future but it appears this has changed. He is in favor of the rezone. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to not follow the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the subject redesignation with 9 Findings of Fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Stone seconded for discussion. Discussion ensued and the areas Airport Safety Overlay/Navigation Easement. Dan Leavitt stated this is fairly common. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to approve the subject rezone application with 10 Findings of Fact in the negative. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. 6 -APPLICANT REC Silicon, Inc. Chuck Sutton & Kirt Johnson 3322 Road N NE Moses Lake, WA 98837 AGENT: Danielle Escamilla Western Pacific Engineering & Surveying, Inc. 1224 South Pioneer Way Moses Lake,, WA 98837 File #P 22-0154 (Comp. Plan Amend ment/Rezone) & P 22-0155 (SEPA) PROPOSAL: SITE-SPECIFIC LAND USE RE -DESIGNATION & REZONE The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re -Designation application requesting approximately 162.81 acres be re -designated from Irrigated Agriculture to Urban Industrial as well as an expansion of the Urban Growth Areas for Moses Lake to include the subject parcels. The applicant also proposes to rezone the property from Agriculture to Urban Heavy Industrial. LOCATION: The proposal site is two parcels located on Road 4 NE (south side) between Road N NE and Road M NE approximately Y2mile north of Wheeler Road NE adjacent to the existing REC Silicon Facility. The site is located in the North half of Section 17, Township 19 N, Range 29 East,, W.M.,, Grant County, WA (Parcel #s 19-0441-004 & 18-0203-000). PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval Danielle Escamilla, Western Pacific Engineering stated the only opposition was from a Planning Commission member about taking land out of Ag. She stated they worked with many organizations to make sure the best application was put forth. Megan Fielding, neighbor to the REC, doesn't want to see agriculture taken out of the area and where will the buffer be between residential and industrial? She realizes progress happens, but more consideration should be taken from the area residents. Would like clarification of the areas blast zone. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to approve the subject redesignation with 9 Findings of Fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Stone seconded for discussion. Commissioner Stone commented solar and use of slave labor. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to approve the subject rezone application with 10 Findings of Fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. 7 -APPLICANT: Astro Enterprises LLC Kameron Jones 1334 S. Pioneer Way Moses Lake, WA 98837 AGENT: Western Pacific Engineering & Surveying, Inc. 1224 S. Pioneer Way Moses Lake, WA 98837 File #P 22-0156 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Rezone) & P 22-0157 (SEPA) PROPOSAL: SITE-SPECIFIC LAND USE RE -DESIGNATION &REZONE The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re -Designation application requesting four (4) parcels totaling approximately 153.02 acres be re -designated from Irrigated Agriculture to Rural Residential 1. The applicant also proposes to rezone the property from Agriculture to Rural Residential 1. The proposal site is located on the south side of Rd. 4 NE, just east of Rd. LIVE, in a portion of S. 18, T. 19 N, R. 29 E, W. M ., Grant County, WA (Parcel #s 31-1772-000.,31-1773-000.,31-1774-000,.19-0454-0001? 19-0455-000). PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Denial Danielle Escamilla, Western Pacific Engineering recognizes the commissioners desire to keep agriculture, but they would like to proceed with their application for Rural Residential. Commissioner Carter asked about irrigation on the parcels. There are wheel lines and circles. Terri Mrazek stated the expanding of residential areas are getting closer to heavy industrial. The potential of blasts at REC and the recent blast at the fertilizer plant is a concern. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Stone moved to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the subject redesignation with 9 Findings of Fact in the negative. Commissioner Carter seconded for discussion. Commissioner Carter clarified that this recommendation of denial was due to them not wanting to take land out of Agriculture. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the subject rezone application with 10 Findings of Fact in the negative. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. B -APPLICANT: Grant County P.O. Box 37 Ephrata, WA 98823 File #P 22-0158 (Comp. Plan Amendment) & P 22-0159 (SEPA) PROPOSAL: Grant County is proposing to modification to Ch. 10.0 Essential Public Facilities section of the Grant County Comprehensive Plan. This will allow the location of Essential Public Facilities (EPF) in the Rural Recreation Commercial (RRC) and Rural Residential 1 (11111) Zoning Districts. The EPF will comprise a new county correctional facility and Grant County Sheriff's administration facilities. The proposed future facilities are anticipated to be 140,000 sq. feet in size. The proposed facility will be added an existing roster of publicly owned facilities in Grant County that are designated as Essential Public Facilities within the Grant County Comprehensive Plan. The proposed location for the EPF is 14156 Rd B.3 NW, Ephrata, WA. Near the southeast city limits for the City of Ephrata, adjacent to Washington State Route 282 and Grant County Rd B.3 NW. In Section 22, Township 21, Range 26. The size of the listed parcels is 87 acres. Parcel #s 16-0853-000.,16-0866-003 & 16-0866-002. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Stone to approve this addition of appendix "d" to designation an Essential Public Facilities Element and Appendices and enable the placement of an Essential Public Facility on Parcel Nos. 160853000, 160866003 and 160866002 with 9 Findings of Fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the subject rezone application with 10 Findings of Fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. 9 APPL16 ANT9 Grant County P.O. Box 37 Ephrata, WA 98823 File #P 22-0160 (Comp. Plan Amendment) & P 22-0161 (SEPA) The proposed amendment will establish a new appendix section "Appendix J" to the Appendices section of the Comprehensive Plan outlining Strategic Infrastructure Program (SIP) projects. "Appendix J - Strategic Infrastructure Program Eligible Projects". Grant County offers a Strategic Infrastructure Program (SIP) to help support rural area infrastructure programs by and through a sales and use tax of 0.09 percent. A portion of these funds is directed to the Grant County Economic Development Council (EDC) to support economic development. The EDC serves as the dispersal agency for those funds to a specific list of projects that have applied for assistance. The list of the projects will be included in the new appendix. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to close the public comment portion of the hearing. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Carter to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the addition of Appendix "J" to Chapter 5.0 Economic Development Element and Appendices Strategic Infrastructure Program (SIP) with 9 Findings of Fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Stone seconded for discussion. Commissioner Stone stated this SIP program is a great program and these are important projects. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Carter moved to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendments as numbered above: 1, 21 3, 5, G, S and 9. Application 7 is denied. Application 4 is being remanded back to the Planning Commission for further proceedings. Commissioner Stone seconded and the motion passed unanimously.