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HomeMy WebLinkAboutres1998-069WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 98 -378 CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned to: Originator: Sylvia Goodwin 10116 { 1 OP 41 2 19g$ VV JA°4OM CO UNTY COUNCIL 10127198 Council Division Head: Sylvia Goodwin 10116 Dept. Head: Michael Knapp 10116 Prosecutor Dave Grant OIH� 10/161y PurchasingBudget: Executive: Pete Kremer O J D 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. List specific names to the right. 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: Stffleputy y Prosecutor