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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence - BOCC (002)September 21, 2022 GRANT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COIe MISSIONEFRS P O Bax 37 EPHRATA WA 9BB23 (509) 754-2011 Mr. Ron Sell City of Ephrata Community Development Department 121 Alder Street SW Ephrata, WA'9 8 8 2 3 IN RE: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application Agent Authorization Dear Mr. Sell, Please accept this letter as Grant County's Agent Authorization for the parties listed below to act on behalf of the Grant County Board of County_ Commissioners regarding the Comprehensive Plan Amendment application to include APNs 16-0866-002, 16-0866-003, and 12-0853-000 in the Urban Growth Area associated with the City of Ephrata. Mr. Will Rutherford, Project Manager Mr. Jerry Brotnov, AIA, Principal Architect Clemons, Rutherford and Associates Brotnov Architecture and Planning 2027 Thomasville Road 724-1/26th Street Tallahassee, FL 32308 Clarkston, WA 99403 (850) 545-2208 (509) 758-2512 wrutherfordgeraarchitects.com brotarchggmail.com Mr. Tom Gaines, Director Mr. James Cook, Deputy Director Grant County Central Services Department Grant County Development Services P.O. Box 37 Department Ephrata, WA 98823 P.O. Box 37 (509) 754-2011 Ephrata, WA 98823 tgaines&grantcountywa.gov (509) 754-2011 icook9grantcountywa.gov Danny E. Stone District 1 Rob Jones District 2 Cindy Carter District 3 "T❑ MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS? SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES? WHILE FOSTERING A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT." We trust this letter satisfies the City's requirement for an agent authorization letter, however, if you need any additional information from our office please advise at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY Danny'y'. Stone, Chair :bjv CO SIOERS`�� s Cindy Ca er Cc: Central Services Director Development Services Deputy Director LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION TYPE OF PERMIT (please check) X Boundary Line Adjustment Binding Site Plan Short Subdivision Project Description: Preliminary Plat Final Plat Conditional Use Permit APPLICATION DATA Variance X Environmental Review (sEPA) Temporary Amend comprehensive plan for new urban public facility zone. Property Owner. Grant County Phone: 509-754-2011 Ext 2901 Mailing Address: 35 C Street NW Email Address: CSD@Grantcountywa.gov City/State: Ephrata, WA 98823 Owner's Agent/Contact: Jerry Brotnov, AIA Phone: 509-758-2512 Mailing Address: 724-1/2 6th Street City/State: Clarkston/WA99403 Email Address: brotarch@gmail.com Fax: 509-758-2641 Detailed Description of Request (please attach additional sheets if needed): Amend and expand the existing comprehensive plan for new urban public facility zone or other mutually acceptable zone that will serve the citizens of Grant County and the City of Ephrata. Are there any other Governmental applications required or in the process? If so, please list: 1. Normal due diligence for property development such as a Phase I environmental assessment. Identifications of recognized environmental concerns (REC). Identified REC area in the Phase I will be followed up by specific tests during Phase II assessment. Phase II testing (underway now) would occur prior to or in conjunction with demolition of structures and re -grading the site. Further testing would done if discoveries were made while as demolition or grading was underway. Cultural survey has been completed with a positive finding for construction. 2. A future Storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPP)would be in place before site operations begin. 3. Future right of way improvements and extension of utilities to the site will needed to support the jail and other planned public facilities and will require a right of way permit. These improvements include road widening and paving, curbs, bus stops, sidewalks, and mitigation for stormwater. Utilities needed for buildings and facilities include sewer, water, electricity,and communications. cations. Although design is not part of this application anyone can provide input and comments to shape the development. 1 of 1 I Site Address: 14156Rd. B.3WVV | Related Paroe|#'s I Source of Water: parce\#: 18088803.10088602&18085300 Electrical Utility: Comprehensive PlanDesignation: Zoning Designation: | Environmental Sensitive Area: Current use of property: FORMER RACETRACK AND OPEN LAND Legal Description: Attached Section�Township:N. Range: .M. Quarter Section: Loi' Block: Subdivision' Detailed directions tothe site: Describe the current use of the surrounding properties to the: NORTH: Airport, Coffee Stand & Walmart, EAST: Highway, RR1 (Rural Residential) Eventually AirportZone SOUTH: Rural Residential 1 & The Southwest corner abuts the UGA. WEST: RR1-Rural Residential, Rockguarry, Has the site preparation been started on the site: If so, please explain to what extent. No, a phase one environmental is complete, cultural survey complete, phase two environmental is scheduled with mapping of debris currently underway, load bearing studies and general site investigation, currently putting together an early site package for cleanup and grading to go out for bid. If the proposal is commercial or industrial, what are the proposed hours of operation? Commercial and/or Institutional facilities -Hours will vary depending on use. 24-7 operations are expected. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansions, or further activity related to or connected with, this proposal? Yes, Other than the proposed jail It is expected that other public facilities and public agencies will be interested in relocating to this property (City of Ephrata has shown interest in procuring land for future use) Proposed timing for completion of the proposal (including phasing if applicable): 2022 -and beyond. Are there any other applications pending for Governmental approvals for this or other proposals directly affecting the property covered by this proposal? If yes, please list: Non -project SEPA, SEPA and Comprehensive plan amendment. 1of3 I, , declare that I have personal knowledge of the matters set forth below and that I am competent to testify to the matter stated herein. I am a property owner or officer of the corporation owning property or authorized agent involved in this application and I have familiarized myself with the rules and regulations of the City of Ephrata Community Development Department with respect to preparing and filling this application and foregoing statements, answers and information submitted present the argument in behalf of this application and are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I declare under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Washington the foregoing to be true and correct. SIGNED this c;�/-5 � day of Ae74VJee`20 Z� 35 C Street NW Street Address Ephrata, WA 98823 City/State/Zip 509-754-2011 Ext 2901 Phone (�r Signature Grant County Board Chair, Danny Stone Corporation or Company IF A PERSON OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER IS SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION, A LETTER FROM THE PROPERTY OWNER, GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO ACT AS THE OWNER'S AGENT, MUST ALSO BE SUBMITTED. NOTE: Requests that are subject to posting requirements must be posted by the applicant/agent in accordance with the regulations. The sign shall remain posted until Notice of Application comment period has expired. If signs are not posted, meetings and hearings must be postponed. 1 of 4