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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - BOCC (002)GRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM (Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday) REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: BOCC REQUEST SUBMITTED BY: CEMANELL CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE: CEMANELL CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: DYES ENO DATE: 9/19/2024 PHONE:2931 ❑Agreement / Contract ❑AP Vouchers ppointment / Reappointment ❑ Bids / RFPs / Quotes Award ❑ Bid Opening Scheduled ❑ Boards / Committees ❑ARPA Related Related ❑Count Code Emergency Purchase ❑ Facilities Related ❑ Financial ❑ Budget et❑Computer ❑ Employee Rel. ❑ Funds ❑ Invoices / Purchase Orders ❑ Grants — Fed/State/County ❑ Leases ❑ Hea ring ❑ MO A / MOU ❑ Minutes ❑ Ordinances ❑ Out of State Travel ❑ Policies ❑ Petty Cash ❑ Proclamations ❑ Request for Purchase ❑ Recommendation ❑ Professional Serv/Consultant 0 Support Letter ❑ Resolution [--]surplus Req. ❑Tax Levies ❑Thank You's ❑Tax Title Property❑WS LCB A A q Letter of Support to the City of Mattawa for the proposed constructs ' p p on of a new convenience store to be built at the roundabout on SR 243 and Road 24 SW. The ro p posed project would also include a fuel canopy, surface parkin for fort vehicle ' g y s, four EV charging spaces, landscaping, walkways and a trash enclosure. If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? ❑ YES g ❑ N O Cl N/A If necessary, was this document reviewed by legal? ❑ YES ❑ g N O ❑ N/A DATE OF ACTION: ��Z�►-/�I DEFERRED OR CONTINUED TO: APPROVE: DENIED ABSTAIN D1: h� D2: D3: WITHDRAWN: 4/23/24 GRANT COUNTY ❑FFICE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS P O Box 37 EPHRATA WA 98823 (509) 754-201 1 September 24, 2024 City of Mattawa Attn: Rachelle Bradley, Contract Planner Attn: Jazmin Hernandez, Deputy Clerk 521 Government Road Mattawa, WA 99349 Email: rachelle.bradley@scjalliance.com and jahemandez@cityof-fnattawa-wa.gov Re: Support of Convenience Store Project on SR 243 and Road 24 SW Dear City of Mattawa, We are writing in support of the Unity Partners Convenience Store Project at the roundabout on SR 243 and Road 24 SW. This proposed project will include a new 10,000 square -foot convenience store, a 2,592 square -foot fuel canopy with dispensers for gasoline and diesel fuel, surface parking for forty (40) vehicles, four (4) EV charging spaces, landscaping, walkways, and a trash enclosure. As SR 243 has become a busy travel corridor (with thousands of cars and trucks daily) for people driving from/to the Tri-Cities to/from I-90 near Vantage, having a convenience store along SR 243 would provide a quick and convenient central stopping point for travelers, tourists, etc. who need to purchase gas, diesel, charge their EV's, or buy various convenience store items. More importantly, having a convenience store along SR 243 would greatly increase sales taxes that the City of Mattawa collects and enhance Mattawa's tax base, as most of these tourists or travelers currently drive past Mattawa on SR 243 and they don't typically stop and drive all the way up the hill on Road 24 into town. Additionally, many residents in Mattawa live in apartments west of SR 243 in Mattawa, and a convenience store on the west side of SR 243 would be easily accessible for those residents, and would enhance pedestrian safety in Mattawa, as those residents would not have to walk across SR 243 and walk up the hill all the way into town. Danny E. Stone Rob Jones Cindy Carter District 1 District 2 District 3 "To MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS, SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES, WHILE FOSTERING A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT." Furthermore, this project would generate 10 to 15 jobs for local residents boostingthe local Mattawa economy, and would also act as a catalyst to help attract other complementary p ry businesses nearby such as a quick service restaurant and/or a hotel. In conclusion and for the reasons above, we urge the City of Mattawa to support this important commercial development project (including the Conditional Use Permit and Variance) that will help expand the economy and increase the tax base of Mattawa, improve pedestrian safety (for residents west of SR 243) and provide a convenient central stopping point for the many tourists and travelers that now use SR 243 to travel to/from the Tri-Cities from/to I-90 near Vantage. Sincerely, BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS k : cem Danny .Stone, Vice -Chair Rob J ember SITE SIZE 1.5 Acres 10-15 UPON Mattawa Convenience Store will stand as a beacon of convenience, blending retail and dining spaces seamlessly. The inclusion of a pizza COMPL TION place and fueling options will cater to the diverse needs of visitors. Notice is hereby given that the City of Mattawa will hold a public re -hearing to consider a Variance and Conditional Use Permit application known as the S4 Retail Variance and CUP. This is a re -hearing due to a finding of procedural error, which resulted in the vacation of previous decisions for this application. An open record hearing will be held before the Hearing Examiner on Friday, September 20th beginning at 9:00 AM or as soon thereafter as possible, virtually on Zoom at https://s Zoom. us/i/8 843 8423 3 95 ?.pwd= 1 6B4iacc3 INUSvn9fa IvzPPRA5p. I with Meeting ID: 884 3842 3395 and Passcode: 127768. You may also call in by dialing (253)-205-0468 and entering the Meeting ID. This proposal includes a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Variance application The proposed project includes constructing a new 105000-square-foot convenience store, a 2,592 square foot fuel canopy with dispensers for gasoline and diesel fuel. There will be 2 underground storage tanks allocated for diesel and gasoline. Improvements on site will include surface parking for 40 vehicles, including 4 EV charging spaces, landscaping, walkways, and a trash enclosure. This proposal is in the C-2 Zoning District. In accordance with MMC 17.40.020 a Gas/Service station in the C-2 zone requires a CUP. The applicant is seeking a variance from MMC in conjunction with the CUP. The variance request is to deviate from MMC 17.46.030 which requires I parking space per 100 square feet. This proposal is located on Parcel 153780000 located at the NW comer of RD 2 SW and SR 243. Any person 4 with interest in this matter is encouraged to attend the public hearing and provide testimony. Written comments will be accepted until the close oft he hearing. This will be the only open record hearing on this application. To provide public comment or for further information about this project, please contact Rachelle Bradley, Contract Planner at rachelle.bradley(& jalliance.com with copies to Jazmin Hernandez Deputy Clerk at sc p -jahemandez(&,cityofmattawa-wL.gov or call City Hall at 509-932-4037. Written' comments may also be submitted to City Hall at 521 Government Rd, Mattawa, WA 99349.