HomeMy WebLinkAboutres1998-069WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
NO. 98 -378
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Originator:
Sylvia Goodwin
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Division Head:
Sylvia Goodwin
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Dept. Head:
Michael Knapp
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Pete Kremer
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SUBJECT.
Resolution initiating rezone of a parcel within the Ferndale Urban Growth Area.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Resolution. Letter from Leroy Richards. Application for rezone.
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes NO
Requested Date:
SUMMARYSTATEMENT:
Three property owners have requested initiation of a rezone of their
property from R5A to LH outside of the annual review schedule for
rezones to allow expansion of an existing business. The Department
of Planning and Development Services recommends approval.
Distribution Request
Indicate those who should receive a copy after Council action.
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ADS Facilities Management
ADS Finance
ADS Human Resources
ADS Info Services
Assessor
Auditor
Cooperative Extension
District Court
Executive
Health
Hearing Examiner
Jail
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN.
1998-378 10/27/98: Approved 6 -0, Brown Absent - Res. #98 -069
Related County Contract #:
Juvenile
Parks
Planning
Prosecutor
Public Works
Sheriff
Superior Court
Treasurer
Other
Related File Numbers: #74 -98.ZM
Ordinance or Resolution Number
(this item): iqss.4FAsenA
Sponsored by: Planni
Proposed by: Planni
Introduction date: 10/27/98
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -069
INITIATING EMERGENCY ZONING AMENDMENTS WITHIN THE FERNDALE UGA
WHEREAS, the provisions of WCC 20.90, which were adopted under Ordinance 98 -010
indicate that proposed zoning amendments shall be docketed for consideration once per year; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of WCC 20.90.020 provide for the initiation of "emergency" zoning
amendments outside of the annual amendment cycle to address a situation that necessitates
expeditious action upon approval of a resolution by a two - thirds majority of the County Council;
and
WHEREAS, the owners of three parcels in the Ferndale UGA have presented information to the
County Council regarding the need for rezone of their property from R5a to LII to allow
expansion of an existing business; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council has determined that expeditious review of
amendments to the zoning is necessary to support the economic well being of the County or
region; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council hereby initiates
emergency review of zoning within the Ferndale UGA north of Portal Way and west of I -5, as
shown on Exhibit 1.
APPROVED this 27 day of , 1998.
ATTEST
WHATCOM COUNTY. COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Dana Brown - Davis, Clerk of the Council Robert A. Imhof, Council air
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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