HomeMy WebLinkAboutord1988-042FILE #02 -88 INTRODUCED BY: Consent
PROPOSED BY: Planning Commission
DATE: may 5, 198
ORDINANCE NO. 88 -42
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1979 POINT ROBERTS SUBAREA COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN MAP FOR ONE PARCEL TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 1.47 ACRES LOCATED
ON MARINE DRIVE, NORTH OF LIGHTHOUSE PARK FROM RESIDENTIAL, LOW
DENSITY TO RESORT COMMERCIAL.
WHERES, the Planning Department received an application from the owner
requesting that the Point Roberts Subarea Comprehensive Plan Map be amended
from Residential Low Density to Resort Commercial for one parcel totaling
approximately 1.47 acres on the west side of Marine Drive, north of Lighthouse
Park; that the Point Roberts Comprehensive Plan map be amended to specify the
subject location for resort commercial; and
WHEREAS, a determination of non - significance was issued on January 19,
1988 by the Deputy SEPA Official; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70.590 and Council directive, legal notices
were published on April 6, 1988 in the Westside Record Journal and on April 9,
1900 in the Bellingham Herald; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the propoal on
April 19, 1988; and
WHEREAS, after due deliberation the Planning Commission accepted the
findings and reasons for action as presented by the staff and unanimously moved
to recommend to the County Council that the Point Roberts Subarea Comprehensive
Plan Map be amended as requested; and
WHEREAS, the Council at a public meeting on May 19, 1988 reviewed and
approved the Planning Commission's recommendation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THAT:
1. The Point Roberts Subarea Comprehensive Plan Map be amended from
Residential Low Density to General Commercial for one parcel on the west
side of Marine Drive, north of Lighthouse Park totaling approximately
1.47 acres, legal described as: the south 152.7 feet of Government Lot 2
lying west of county road.
2. The Council further makes the following findings as recommended by the
Planning Commission:
FINDINGS
A. The proposal is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
B. It is consistent with the policies of the Plan in that it helps
delineate "functional and well- defined commercial and light
industrial land use patterns ".
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C. The proposal is compatible with existing and planned surrounding
uses.
D. There will be no burden upon existing or planned service
capabilities:
E. The proposal would add to the already existing 4.72 acres of Resort
Commercial located immediately to the north of the subject property
resulting in more area designated Resort Commercial with a clear
southern boundary where the property abuts the Lighthouse Park.
PASSED this 19th day of May , 1988.
ATTEST.
Clerk of the Council
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Will Roehl, Chairperson
APPROVED( ) VETOED
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Shirley Van Za ten
County Executive
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Date: May 20, 1988
David Cot i gham
Civil Depluty Prosecuting Attorney
Published May 11, 1988 and May 25, 1988
This Ordinance becomes effective on May 30, 1988
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