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DATE r.1�ay ?0 , 10£?2 INP—)UCED BY: Cole � r
PROPOSED BY: Cole
RESOLUTION NO. F32 -:31
RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENTS TO THE SHORELINE
MAIIAGEMENT PROGRAM OF WHATCOM COUNTY, DECLARING POL"I.C-IES
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ASSIGNING
DUTIES TO THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, The Whatcom County Council passed fifteen amendments to the
Shoreline Management Program on August 20, 1981, eleven of which were
disapproved by the Director of the Washington State Department of Ecology;
and,
WHEREAS, Whatcom County has appealed the Director's decision to the
Shoreline Hearing Board and to the Superior Court of Thurston County; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Bridge and Iron Company encouraged the adoption of the
shoreline amendments noted above in order to permit development at Cherry
Point, but announced on April 22, 1982 the following: "We do not intend
to expend further efforts at this time to secure permits to build our
proposed project at Cherry Point "; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council believes it is inappropriate to
pursue litigation in connection with an issue that is presently moot; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council desires to encourage economic and
industrial development that will promote the economic welfare of the
citizenry in an environmentally responsible manner; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council desires a mechanism for the review
of proposed industrial and commercial development that is expeditious and
thorough;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF -THATCOM COU1,TTY:
1. It is the policy of the Whatcom County Council to encourage
industrial and commercial development that:
(a) will enhance the long -term welfare of the citizenry through
the creation of jobs and economic activity and stability;
(b):�will use limited natural resources wisely and exist in
relative harmony with other industries that are reliant upon natural
resources;
(c) will not cause unwarranted or unmitigated damage to the
environmental quality of life of the citizenry;
(d) will expand the tax base without placing upon the taxpayers
1 unwarranted or unmitigated costs.
2 2. (a) Upon receipt of the report of the Economic Futures Task
3 force of the Council of Governments, the Planning and Developmf.:nt
4 Committee of the County Council is directed to conduct investigations,
5 hearings, and deliberations on the matter of commercial and industrial
6 development in Whatcom County and to propose to the County Council
7 policies, ordinances or proposed state legislation to carry forth
8 the policy stated in section one of this resolution.
9 (b) In connection therewith, the Committee shall give special
10 attention to streamlining governmental procedures for examining
11 proposed developments, promoting home rule by local elected officials
12 and shall seek cooperation with the Department of Ecology and other
33 agencies on permissable forms of development, particularly as
14 developments may occur on or near shorelines.
15 3• In carrying out its duties under this resolution, the Planning
16 and Development Committee is encouraged to call upon and utilize
17 the advice, assistance and findings of the executive branch of
1s county government, the Planning Commission, the Economic Futures Task
19 Force of the Whatcom County Council of Governments, the Office of
20 the Prosecuting Attorney, the Department of Ecology, the Washington
21 State Association of Counties, and such other public or private
22 bodies as it deems appropriate.
23 4. The Planning and Development Committee shall report its findings
24 and recommendations to the County Council on or before June 1, 1983.
25 5. The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is requested to seek a
26 termination of the shoreline amendment appeals without a determination
27 on-the merits of the issue that is adverse to the County's position,
28 and without declaring or implying a,change in policy by the County.
29 6. The Clerk of the'Council is directed to transmit copies of
30 this resolution to the Governor, the Director of the Department of
31 Ecology, the members of the state legislature from the 40th and 42nd
32 districts, the Washington State Association of Counties, the County
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Executive, the Office the Prosecuting Attorney, Whatcom
County Council of Governments, the Planning Commission
and the Economic Futures Task Force.
Adopted in open meeting by the Whatcom County Council on the
20th day of D.1ay, , 1982.
ATTEST:
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Clerk of the Co ncil
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
William P. Roehl, Chairman.