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SUBJECT. • FILE NO: OST:1994 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING RECONEVIENDATIONS FOR OPEN
SPACE /TIMBER APPLICATIONS.
ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report
Draft Resolution
SUMMARY STATEMENT. Please complete sections of box as appropriate & explain the item beloly.
Related County contract /i:
Should Clerk schedule a hearing? NO / / YES /X / Requested date: February 7, 1995
Amount budgeted for this item/ project: $
Is it or will it be) within budget? YES / / NO / / (Please explain below)
Budget line item number(s):
Planning and Development Services received nine transfer applications for Open Space /Timber from David
Ivonda Anderson, Martin & Maureen Anderson, Bradley & Diana Anderson, John & Lorna Stern, Scott &
Andrea Thompson, Steve & Lois Buckner, Doug & Ardis Freeman, Doug & Colleen Freeman, and J. David Jenkins.
In January 1993, Chapter 84.34 RCW was amended in such a way that applications for Open Space /Timber are no
longer subject to evaluation under the County's Public Benefit Rating System or review by the Planning Commission,
unlike applications for the Open Space and Farm & Agriculture Conservation classifications. All applications were
reviewed by Planning Division staff using criteria set forth in Chapter 84.34.041 RCW. The attached Staff Report
contains maps, aerial photos, and summary information on each application. This is the first staff report drafted for
Timber applications using the new evaluation procedure, and if more or less information is required in the future for
your review, that can be accommodated.
The nine applications for Open Space /Timber were originally scheduled for the January 10, 1995 Council
Meeting. However, it was determined that a Public Hearing was required for the applications, making re- submittal
necessary.
ORIGINATOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION.
The Director of Planning and Development Services recommends the Council uphold the Planning Division
recommendations and approve the above nine Open Space /Timber applications for Open Space tax status by adopting
the attached resolution.
COMMITTEE ACTION TAKEN:
- ,UNCIL ACTION TAKEN.
1/24/95: Introduced
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2/7/95: Approved
Ordinance or Resolution Number (this item only): Res 95 -009
File: NOST.• 1994, Page 1
INTRODUCED BY.-
PROPOSED BY.- PLANNING
DATE:
RESOLUTION NO. 95 -009
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING RECOAD4ENDATIONS FOR 1994 OPEN
SPACE/TIldBER APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, the Planning Division received from the County Council nine (9) transfer
applications for open space land tax assessment for review and recommendations pursuant to RCW`
84.34; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC Section 197- 11- 800(6)(c), matters relating to Open Space
taxation are determined not to be major actions and are exempt from the threshold determination and
environmental impact statement requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 84.34.041, applications for Open Space /Timber are not subject
to evaluation under the County's Public Benefit Rating System but must meet certain criteria
established in RCW 84.34.041; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 84.34.041, recommendations for approval or denial of Open
Space /Timber applications are made directly to the Council from the Planning Division and are not
subject to Planning Commission review; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Division reviewed the nine applications for transfer from
Classified /Designated Forest and Open Space Agriculture from David & Yvonda Anderson, Martin
& Maureen Anderson, Bradley & Diana Anderson, John & Lorna Stern, Scott & Andrea Thompson,
Steve & Lois Buckner, Doug & Ardis Freeman, Doug & Colleen Freeman, & J. David Jenkins, and
determined that all met the criteria set forth in RCW 84.34.041; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Division forwarded its recommendations to Council; and
WHEREAS, Council held a public hearing on February 7, 1995 to consider the Planning
Division's recommendations; and
WHEREAS, Council agreed that the nine applications met all the criteria as set forth in RCW
84.34.041.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL:
1. The Whatcom County Council approves the transfer applications to Open Space /Timber from:
David & Yvonda Anderson; Martin & Maureen Anderson; Bradley & Diana Anderson; John
& Lorna Stern; Scott & Andrea Thompson; Steve & Lois Buckner; Doug & Ardis Freeman;
Doug & Colleen Freeman; and J. David Jenkins.
File: #OST.• 1994, Page Z
2. The Council directs the Assessor to place these parcels in the Open Space /Timber tax status
category.
3. Adjudication of invalidity of any of the sections, clauses or provisions of this Resolution shall
not affect or impair the validity of the Resolution as a whole or any part thereof other than the
part so declared to be invalid.
PASSED this 7 day of February , 1995.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, 1WASHINGTON
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Robert A. of, Chairma
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Council
APPRO ED AS TO FORM:
aren N. Frakes
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney