HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Hearing - Development ServicesOpen Record Public Hearing
2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
September 21, 2020
1:00 P.M.
In Attendance: all via WEBEX conference call
Cindy Carter, Chair
Tom Taylor, Vice -Chair
Richard Stevens, Member
Barbara J. Vasquez, Clerk of the Board
Tyler Lawrence, Deputy Director of Development Services
Public:
See sign in sheet
1:00 p.m. The Commissioners held an Open Record Public Hearing to consider the
recommendations from the Planning Commission to either approve or deny the 2020
Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications.
Tyler Lawrence, Deputy Director of Development Services, stated they received 8 applications
for this cycle. These applications were heard by the Planning Commission and these
recommendations are being forwarded to the County Commissioners.
1.02 p.m. Central Terminals, LLC c/o Bob Fancher File #P20-0123 (Comp. Plan
Amendment) & P 20-0124 (SEPA)
PROPOSAL: SITE-SPECIFIC LAND USE RE -DESIGNATION & REZONE
The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re -designation application requesting that
190.16 acres (two parcels) be designated with a Mineral Resource Overlay. The parcels have a
current land use designation of Irrigated Agriculture. LOCATION: The proposal site is located
on Mae Valley Road (north side) just east of Hiawatha Rd. NE adjacent to the existing Hiawatha
gravel pit. The site is located the south % of S. 21, T. 19 N, R. 27 E, W.M., Grant County, WA
(Parcel #s 21-1312-000 & 21-1308-000).
A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Stevens to close the
public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens to uphold the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the subject designation (File # P20-0123) of a Mineral Resource
Overlay recognizing the 13 Findings of Fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Taylor seconded
and the motion passed unanimously. This hearing adjourned.
1:10 p.m. Royal City Solar, LLC File #P 20-0118 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Rezone) &
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P 20-0119 (SEPA)
PROPOSAL: SITE-SPECIFIC LAND USE RE -DESIGNATION & REZONE
The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re -designation application requesting the
subject properties be re -designated from Rural Remote to Rural Resource along with an
application for a rezone from Rural Remote to Rural Resource. The proposal site is comprised
of multiple parcels totaling approximately 1539.90 acres. LOCATION: The proposal site is
located SE of Royal City. The site is located in Section 21, 22, and 23, Township 16 North,
Range 26 East, W.M., Grant County, WA. Parcel #s 16-0140-000, 16-0142-000, 16-0143-000 &
16-0144-000.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to close the
public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made
by Commissioner Taylor to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
gpprove the subject re -designation (File # P20-0118) from Rural Remote to Rural Resource with
the nine (9) findings of fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion
passed unanimously. Commissioner Taylor further moved to uphold the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the subject rezone application (File # P20-0118) from Rural
Remote to Rural Resource with ten (10) findings of fact in the affirmative. Commissioner
Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. This hearing adjourned.
1.13 p.m. Tommer Construction File #P 20-0125 (Comp. Plan Amendment) & P 20-0126
(SEPA)
PROPOSAL: SITE-SPECIFIC LAND USE RE -DESIGNATION & REZONE
The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re -designation application requesting a
44.5 acre parcel be designated with a Mineral Resource Overlay. The parcel has a current land
use designation of Irrigated Agriculture. LOCATION: The proposal site is located east of Rd. S
SE just south of the town of Warden. The site is located the E 1/2 of S. 20, T. 17 N, R. 30 E,
W.M., Grant County, WA (Parcel #18-1077-000).
A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Stevens to close the
public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made
by Commissioner Stevens to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the subject re -designation (File # P20-0125) of a Mineral Resource Overlay recognizing
the thirteen (13) findings of fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Taylor seconded and the
motion passed unanimously. This hearing adjourned.
1.17 p.m. Aleiandra Ramirez File #P 20-0116 (Comp Plan Amendment/Rezone) & P 20-
0117 (SEPA)
PROPOSAL: SITE-SPECIFIC LAND USE RE -DESIGNATION & REZONE
The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re -designation application requesting the
subject property be re -designated from Irrigated Agriculture to Rural Remote along with an
application for a rezone from Agriculture to Rural Remote. The proposal site is comprised of a
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single parcel totaling approximately 46.17 acres. LOCATION: The proposal site is located on
the north side of SR 243 S, approximately five (5) miles west of the Vemita Bridge. The site is
located in the NE 1/ of Section 8, Township 13 North, Range 24 East, W.M., Grant County, WA.
Parcel #15-0772-000.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to close the
public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made
by Commissioner Taylor to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the subject re -designation (File # P20-0116) from Irrigated Agriculture to Rural Remote
with the nine (9) findings of fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the
motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Taylor further moved to uphold the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the subject rezone application (File #
P20-0116) from Agriculture to Rural Remote with ten (10) findings of fact in the affirmative.
Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. This hearing adjourned.
Timothy and Donna Maricich File #P 20-0028 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Rezone) & P 20-
0029 (SEPA)
PROPOSAL: SITE-SPECIFIC LAND USE RE -DESIGNATION & REZONE
The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re -Designation application requesting
approximately .89 acres of the subject property be re -designated from Residential Low Density
to Residential High Density along with an application for a rezone from Urban Residential 2 to
Urban Residential 4. LOCATION: The proposal site is located in the NW corner of Westshore
Drive NE and Melby Way NE in the development known as Moses Pointe. The site is in a
portion of the northwest 1/ of S. 7, T. 19 N, R. 28 E., W.M., Grant County, WA (Parcel #12-
0683-304).
A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Stevens to close the
public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made
by Commissioner Stevens to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the subject re -designation (File # P20-0028) from Residential Low Density to
Residential High Density with the nine (9) findings of fact in the affirmative. Commissioner
Taylor seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Stevens further moved to
uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the subject rezone
application (File # P20-0028) from Urban Residential 2 to Urban Residential 4 with ten (10)
findings of fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Taylor seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. This hearing adjourned.
Pamela and Wyman Duggan File #P 20-0085 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Rezone) & P 20-
0086 (SEPA)
PROPOSAL: SITE-SPECIFIC LAND USE RE -DESIGNATION & REZONE
The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re -designation application requesting the
subject property be re -designated from Irrigated Agriculture to Rural Residential 1 along with an
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application for a rezone from Agriculture to Rural Residential 1. The proposal site is comprised
of a single parcel totaling approximately 67 acres. The applicant's requested designation/zone
was modified by the Planning Commission at Hearing from Rural Residential 1 to Rural Remote
in order for them to make a recommendation for approval. LOCATION: The proposal site is
located at 17845 Rd. 3 NW. The site is located in northwest'/ of S. 19, T. 19 N, R. 24 E., W.M.,
Grant County, WA (Parcel #20-1333-000).
At their open record hearing held on August 6, 2020, the Planning Commission considered the
Staff Report and application materials for both the Comprehensive Plan designation change
request and the re -zone. Following the public hearing and discussion the Planning Commission
made a motion to modify the application and change the request to a Rural Remote designation
and Rural Remote zoning. The applicant approved of the modification at the hearing. The
Planning Commission determined that Rural Remote was a middle ground between Rural
Residential 1 and Agriculture that they could support. The Commission voted to recommend
approval of this modified land use re -designation application from Irrigated Agriculture to Rural
Remote as well as the zone change from Agriculture to Rural Remote.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to close the
public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made
by Commissioner Taylor to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the subject re -designation (File # P20-0085) from Irrigated Agriculture to Rural Remote
with the nine (9) findings of fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the
motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Taylor further moved to uphold the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the subject rezone application (File #
P20-0085) from Agriculture to Rural Remote with ten (10) findings of fact in the affirmative.
Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. This hearing adjourned.
Live Nation File #P 20-0108 (Comp. Plan Amendment/Rezone) & P 20-0109 (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 nine 21.94 acres. LOCATION: The
proposal site is located on the west side of Silica Rd. NW just south of Rd. 1 NW in a portion of
the NE'/ of S. 31, T. 19 N, R. 23 E, W.M., Grant County, WA (Parcel #31-3779-000).
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Taylor to close the
public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made
by Commissioner Taylor to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the subject re -designation (File # P20-0108) from Recreation Development to Master
Plan Resort with the nine (9) findings of fact in the affirmative. Commissioner Stevens seconded
and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Taylor further moved to uphold the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the subject rezone (File # P20-0108)
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from Recreation Development to Master Plan Resort with ten (10) findings of fact in the
affirmative. Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. This hearing
adjourned.
Kissler Enterprises He #P 20-0110 (Comp. Plan Amendment) & P 20-0111 (SEPA)
PROPOSAL: SITE-SPECIFIC LAND USE RE -DESIGNATION & REZONE
The applicant has submitted a Site Specific Land Use Re -designation application requesting a
41.3 acre portion of a parcel be designated with a Mineral Resource Overlay. The parcel has a
current land use designation of Dryland Agriculture. LOCATION: The proposal site is located
on Beverly Burke Road SW just east of the intersection with Road Q SW. The site is located
approximately six miles south of the town of George, in the north %2 of S. 8, T. 17 N, and R 24 E,
W.M., Grant County, WA (Parcel #15-0965-000).
A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Stevens to close the
public comment portion of the hearing. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made
by Commissioner Stevens to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
improve the subject re -designation (File # P20-0110) of a Mineral Resource Overlay.
Commissioner Taylor seconded and the motion passed unanimously. This hearing adjourned.
That concluded all 8 - 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
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