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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Special Committee Of The Whole
March 15, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Council Chair Sam Crawford called the meeting to order at 11:22 a.m. in the Council
Conference Room, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, Washington.
ROLL CALL (11:22:16 AM)
Present: Barbara Brenner, Sam Crawford, Carl Weimer, Kathy Kershner, Bill
Knutzen, Ken Mann and Tony Larson.
Absent: None.
COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING A DRAFT ORDINANCE AMENDING WHATCOM COUNTY
ZONING CODE TITLE 20, THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING MAP, AND THE
WHATCOM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND MAPS, TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES
RELATED TO RURAL LAND USE PLANNING (AB2010 -072A)
Roxanne Michael, Planning and Development Services Department, stated she spoke
with Executive Kremen, who supports the Committee's changes made yesterday to
Governor's Point. She described the consequences of not becoming compliant with the
Growth Management Act (GMA). After adopted, the staff could do a building size analysis to
make changes in the future.
(11:30:50 AM)
Maximum Building Size
Crawford moved to amend the rural industrial manufacturing (RIM) zone in
Whatcom County Code (WCC) section 20.69.301, "Except as otherwise specifically allowed
within this chapter, maximum allowable building floor area in Rural Community (Type I
LAMIRDs) shall not exceed 30,000 12,000 square feet per building. In Rural Business areas
(Type III LAMIRDs) maximum allowable building floor area shall not exceed 20,000 square
feet per building; however, larger buildings are allowed subject to the Administrative
Approval process specified in WCC 20.84.235."
Crawford asked and there was discussion of:
• Comparing the size of school buildings.
• Using grocery stores such as Dodson's IGA to justify building size.
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The following staff answered questions:
• Gary Davis, Planning and Development Services Department
• Nick Smith, Planning and Development Services Department
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford and Mann (2)
Nays: Brenner, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (4)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Brenner moved to amend the RIM zone, WCC 20.69.301, "Except as otherwise
specifically allowed within this chapter, maximum allowable building floor area in Rural
Community (Type I LAMIRDs) and in Rural Business areas (Type III LAMIRDs) shall not
exceed 30,,999 20,000 square feet per building. However, larger buildings are allowed
subject to the Administrative Approval process specified in WCC 20.84.235."
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford and Mann (3)
Nays: Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (3)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Kershner moved to amend the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone, WCC
20.60.301, "Unless located in a Rural Business or Rural Tourism designation, maximum
allowable floor area shall not ...."
Brenner asked and there was discussion of whether type II and type III have the
same character.
Crawford asked and there was discussion of:
• Whether they are designating any neighborhood commercial zoning in a type
III LAMIRD right now.
• The purpose of neighborhood commercial areas in terms of no maximum
building size.
Kershner withdrew her motion. She moved to amend the rural general
commercial (RGC) zone, WCC 20.59.321, "Unless located in a Rural Business or Rural
Tourism designation, and except as otherwise specifically allowed in this chapter, maximum
allowable floor area shall not exceed 30,000 square feet.
Mann asked and there was discussion of:
• Lot coverage in the RGC zone.
• Whether this code is more permissive than the regulations for urban growth
areas (UGAs).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (5)
Nays: Weimer (1)
Abstain: Mann (1)
Brenner moved to amend the RGC zone, WCC 20.59.321, 'Unless located in a Rural
Business or Rural Tourism designation, and except as otherwise specifically allowed in this
chapter, maximum allowable floor area shall not exceed 30,000 square feet. The legislature
finds that rural counties must have the flexibility to retain existing businesses and allow
them to expand." When the State adopted the Growth Management Act (GMA), it promised
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the cities and counties there would be some type of cost share. That hasn't happened. The
County is giving up the way the County is funded.
The Committee discussed the appropriate section of the Code or Comprehensive Plan
for this language.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Mann, Kershner and Larson (4)
Nays: Crawford, Knutzen and Weimer (3)
Brenner moved to include language at the end of 20.59.010, "To retain and
enhance the job base in rural areas, the county must have the flexibility to retain existing
businesses and allow them to expand, as per RCW 36.70A.011."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Knutzen, Mann and Larson (4)
Nays: Crawford and Kershner (2)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Crawford moved to reconsider Councilmember Brenner's motion to amend WCC
20.59.321.
The motion to reconsider carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen, Mann and Larson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Abstains: Brenner (1)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Crawford restated Brenner's motion to amend the RGC zone, WCC 20.59.321,
"Unless located in a Rural Business or Rural Tourism designation, and except as otherwise
specifically allowed in this chapter, maximum allowable floor area shall not exceed 30,000
square feet. The legislature finds that to retain and enhance the job base in rural areas rural
counties must have the flexibility to retain existing business and the ability to expand."
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner (1)
Nays: Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen, Mann and Larson (5)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Kershner moved to amend the small town commercial (STC) zone, WCC 20.61.320,
"Unless located in a Rural Business designation, and except as otherwise
specifically allowed in Section 20.61.204, maximum allowable building footprint floor area
shall not exceed 30,000 square feet."
The Committee discussed the purpose of the small town commercial zone.
Crawford asked and there was discussion of whether they have any STC zone in a
type III LAMIRD.
Crawford suggested a friendly amendment to remove the words "or Rural
Tourism."
Kershner accepted the friendly amendment.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Abstain: Mann (1)
Absent: Weimer (1)
(12:24:07 PM)
There was discussion regarding the building size of the Sudden Valley Barn.
Brenner moved to include language at the end of 20.61.010, "To retain and
enhance the job base in rural areas, the county must have the flexibility to retain existing
business and allow them to expand, as per RCW 36.70A.011."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (4)
Nays: Crawford (1)
Absent: Mann (out of the room) and Weimer (2)
Kershner moved to amend the GM zone, WCC 20.67.300, 'Unless located in a
Rural Business designation, maximum allowable floor area shall not exceed 30,000 square
feet."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Mann (out of the room) and Weimer (2)
Brenner moved to include language at the end of 20.67.010, "To retain and
enhance the job base in rural areas, the county must have the flexibility to retain existing
businesses and allow them to expand, as per RCW 36.70A.011."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (4)
Nays: Crawford (1)
Absent: Mann (out of the room) and Weimer (2)
Kershner moved to amend the RIM zone, WCC 20.69.301, "Unless located in a
Rural Business designation, and except as otherwise specifically allowed within this chapter,
maximum allowable building floor area shall not exceed 30,000 square feet."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (4)
Nays: Crawford (1)
Absent: Mann (out of the room) and Weimer (2)
Brenner moved to include language at the end of 20.69.010, "To retain and
enhance the job base in rural areas, the county must have the flexibility to retain existing
business and allow them to expand, as per RCW 36.70A.011."
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (4)
Nays: Crawford (1)
Absent: Mann (out of the room) and Weimer (2)
Kershner moved to amend WCC 20.60.706, "Proposed new uses in districts '^^, } ^�'
Neighborhood Commercial districts located within a Rural
Community designation will be consistent with the size, scale, use, or intensity of existing
uses."
Crawford asked and there was discussion of not having any limits on neighborhood
commercial in a type III LAMIRD.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen, Mann and Larson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Kershner moved to amend WCC 20.61.701, "Design of the proposed use in the
small town commercial zone district shall be consistent with the seale and .intensity of the
existing uses On the area and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan rural land use
chapter."
Brenner asked and there was discussion of:
• Language consistency.
• Unnecessarily burdening an STC zone in a type III LAMIRD.
Crawford asked and there was discussion of whether there is an STC zone in a type
III LAMIRD.
Kershner withdrew her motion. She moved to amend WCC 20.61.757, "Proposed
new uses in Small Town Commercial districts located within a Rural Community designation
will be consistent with the size, scale, use, or intensity of existing uses."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Mann and Larson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Knutzen (out of the room) and Weimer (2)
Kershner moved to amend WCC 20.63.705, "Proposed new uses in Tourist
Commercial Zone districts located within a Rural Community designation will be consistent
with the size, scale, use, or intensity of existing uses."
Crawford asked and there was discussion of:
• Whether there is a Tourist Commercial (TC) zone in type I LAMIRDs.
• Whether there are opportunities to create new type I LAMIRDs in the future.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Mann and Larson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Knutzen (out of the room) and Weimer (2)
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Kershner moved to amend the second paragraph of WCC 20.63.651, °TF�ated
Ddesign of a proposed use in the Tourist
Commercial Zone District outside of urban growth areas "hall be eensistent with the seal^
and intensity ef the existing uses in the aFea arrd shall be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan rural land use chapter."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen, Mann and Larson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Kershner moved to amend WCC 20.64.651, "Design of a proposed use in the resort
commercial Zone District outside of Urban Growth Areas shall be eens;stent with the se
and intensity ef the existing uses in the area and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
rural land use chapter."
Crawford asked and there was discussion of:
• The location of resort commercial (RC) zones in LAMIRDs.
• Whether staff review of applications includes the Comprehensive Plan.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Mann and Larson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Knutzen (out of the room) and Weimer (2)
Kershner moved to amend WCC 20.64.708, "Proposed new uses eutside of Urban
in Resort Commercial Zone districts located within a Rural Community
designation will be consistent with the size, scale, use, or intensity of existing uses."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen, Mann and Larson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Kershner moved to amend WCC 20.69.651, "Design of a proposed use ... Zone
District shall be censmstent with the seale and intensity of the existing uses in the aFea and
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan rural land use chapter."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen, Mann and Larson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Kershner moved to amend WCC 20.84.220(3), "If located in a rural area (as
designated in the Comprehensive Plan), will be consistent with rural ehaFae }„_ and ^^}
land use policies as designated in the Rural Lands Element of
the Comprehensive Plan."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen, Mann and Larson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
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Kershner moved to amend WCC 20.67.500, °-1§ 10 percent."
Crawford asked and the Committee discussed the issue of lot coverage standards.
(1:11:42 PM)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (5)
Nays: Mann (1)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Kershner moved to delete WCC 20.67.450.
Crawford asked and the Committee discussed the issue of lot coverage requirements.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen, Mann and Larson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Kershner moved to add a new section WCC 20.36.100, "To include stormwater
treatment and detention facilities and sewage treatment facilities for outright permitted or
conditional uses located on -site or on adjacent parcels with the permission of the property
owner."
The Committee discussed the motion and the issues of:
• The implication of allowing stormwater facilities to cross into different zones.
• Docketing a review of this issue to work out the issues.
Kershner withdrew her motion and moved to delete WCC 20.69.154 and to move
this use from conditional use to permitted use, "20.69.077 Repair, service and towing
services for motor vehicles provided the use or uses are not expected to generate
significantly more traffic than that which would ordinarily be expected by an industrial use
of comparable intensity." The motion includes adding towing services.
The Committee discussed the issue of:
• Whether this item is currently a conditional use.
• Public input.
• Including towing services.
• The reason this use is conditional.
• Addressing this issue through another process.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (3)
Nays: Brenner, Crawford and Mann (3)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Simi Jain, Caitac Representative, asked the Council to clarify during which cycle it
will docket the changes discussed.
Crawford stated put the issues of clustering and stormwater facilities on adjacent
properties through a docketing process.
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Michaels stated they will have to docket new issues separate from tonight's docket
process, but the Council can bring up a docket item any time.
Kershner moved to amend the Laurel Map to rezone the Meridian School
agricultural property to R5A.
The Committee discussed the 100,000 agricultural land threshold and the GMA not
allowing resource lands in a LAMIRD.
Karen Frakes, Prosecutor's Office, stated she advises not affecting agricultural land
like this. A process is required to de- designate the land from being a resource land.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner and Knutzen (2)
Nays: Brenner, Crawford, Mann and Larson (4)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Kershner moved to amend the Smith and Guide Meridian Map to include the whole
split zoned parcel on the south of Smith Road and the east side of the Guide Meridian as
well as the two parcels to the north side of Smith Road and zone the properties RGC, to join
a split -zoned parcel and to prevent an irregular boundary.
Brenner asked and the Committee discussed the issue of:
• The total acreage.
• Whether there is evidence of a built environment in 1990.
• Current zoning in the area.
Jack Swanson, attorney, stated there is a 10 -inch water line from the Deer Creek
Water Association.
Kershner amended her motion and moved to amend the Smith and Guide
Meridian Map to include the whole split zoned parcel on the south of Smith Road and the
east side of the Guide Meridian and change the zone to RGC for the purpose of joining a
split -zoned parcel.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (3)
Nays: Brenner, Crawford and Mann (3)
Absent: Weimer (1)
The Committee discussed:
• Addressing this item through a Comprehensive Plan docket process.
• Whether the property owners could apply for a type III LAMIRD.
Kershner moved to amend policy 2JJ -4 change to read "Development or
redevelopment within Rural Communities should be consistent with the existing character of
the existing area and siffiilaF to consistent
with the size, use, scale, or intensity of the development that existed on July 1, 1990."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen, Mann and Larson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
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Kershner moved to amend policy 2JJ -5 delete the following: "Lands inside Rural
Community designation boundaries that are within lew density Fesidential (let Size five aeFes
resource zones or are federally owned shall not be rezoned to allow more
intensive uses and densities."
The Committee discussed the LAMIRDs with swaths of R5A zone.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (3)
Nays: Brenner, Crawford and Mann (3)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Kershner moved to amend policy 23J -5, "Lands inside Rural Community designation
boundaries that are within low- density residential zones (let Size five aeFes eF gFeate one
residence per five acres or less density) or resource zones or are federally owned shall not
be rezoned to allow more intensive uses and densities."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen, Mann and Larson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Crawford moved to amend policies 2JJ -5 and 2JJ -6, "s#aR should."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner and Larson (4)
Nays: Mann (1)
Absent: Knutzen (out of the room) and Weimer (2)
Kershner moved to amend the Birch Bay - Lynden Road and Interstate 5 (Valley
View) map to extend the west side type I LAMIRD west to the freeway. Use the freeway as
existing built environment and logical outer boundary.
The Committee discussed the issue of:
• The built environment in 1990.
• The logical outer boundary.
• Property owners' ability to apply for a UGA.
• The Executive's objection to designating a type III LAMIRD.
Laura Lee Brakke, resident, stated the current zone is gateway industrial. The
owners have had the opportunity to develop the land for 20 years.
Chet Dow, 5491 Woodfern Way, stated this process does not exhibit common sense.
Allow someone to invest and produce jobs. Don't create obstacles to businesses.
(2:40:52 PM)
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (3)
Nays: Brenner, Crawford and Mann (3)
Absent: Weimer (1)
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Emerald Lake Zoning Map
Paul Isaacson, submitted a handout (on file) and stated the maps show the
watershed boundary in his area.
Brenner submitted a map (on file). She moved to amend the Emerald (Toad) Lake
type I LAMIRD to:
• Use the Council of Governments (COG) map to determine watershed boundary
• include any land outside the Lake Whatcom watershed in the northwest corner of
Section 14 in the LAMIRD, and
• zone the land outside the Lake Whatcom watershed in the northwest corner of
Section 14, the property south of Squalicum Lake Road and north of the current
zoning boundary, for a total of 16 parcels (not including the four southern
parcels), by zoning the parcels rural and applying a R2A zone, and
• Any property in this area found to be in the watershed should be zoned R5A.
The Committee discussed the issues of:
• Honoring a promise the County made to the property owner.
• The built environment in 1990.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Mann, Kershner, Brenner, Knutzen and Larson (5)
Nays: Crawford (1)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Larson moved to amend permitted uses in the STC zone, 20.61 °.093 Automobile
service stations."
The Committee discussed the issue of:
• The purpose of the zone.
• Defining an auto service station at some point in the future.
Lesa Starkenburg, 313 Fourth Street, Lynden, stated that term is used in the current
GC zone. If staff can add that definition to the STC zone.
P.M.)
(2:58:49 PM)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen, Mann and Larson (6)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Weimer (1)
Brenner asked and there was discussion of recommendations from Futurewise.
(Clerk's Note: The Committee Chair recessed the meeting from 3 :01 p.m. to 4 :11
(4 :11 :48 PM)
Crawford referenced an email from Tim Trohimovich of Futurewise dated March 14,
2011 and moved to amend Comprehensive Plan policy 2FF -4, "Allow home -based
occupations, cottage industries and small -scale tourist and recreational uses throughout the
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rural area provided they do not adversely affect the surrounding residential uses or rural
character."
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Mann and Weimer (2)
Brenner asked and there was discussion of allowing large -scale master planned
resorts in policy 2B -2.
Crawford asked and there was discussion of the Futurewise emphasis on forestry
uses in the rural area.
Brenner moved to amend policy 5P -3, "Discourage extension of urban levels of
water service to areas not designated as urban growth areas or Rural Communities, except
in those limited circumstances shown to be necessary to protect basic public health and
safety and the environment, and when such services are financially supportable at rural
densities and do not encourage urban development.
The Committee discussed the motion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Mann and Weimer (2)
Brenner moved to amend policy 5T -1, "Discourage..., except in those limited
circumstances shown to be necessary to protect basic public health and safety and the
environment, and when such services are financially supportable at rural densities and do
not encourage urban development.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (5)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Mann and Weimer (2)
Knutzen moved to amend the Hinotes Corner map to add two lots, extending the
eastern boundary of the LAMIRD to add two lots north of East Pole Road and east of the
Hannegan Road, for a total of 4.85 acres, and zone the properties STC.
The Committee discussed whether there was a built environment on those properties
in 1990.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (4)
Nays: Crawford (1)
Absent: Mann and Weimer (2)
Kershner moved to reconsider Kendall and include the northern three acres that
are scheduled to be rezoned from STC to R5A.
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Scott Swanson, Attorney, described the history and infrastructure on the property.
Brenner asked and there was discussion of whether the Foothills Steering Committee
recommended the development planned for this area.
Crawford asked and there was discussion of why the motion includes only one lot,
and not two other lots with split zones.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (4)
Nays: Crawford (1)
Absent: Mann and Weimer (2)
Kershner moved to return Governor's Point and Chuckanut Map to LAMIRD
designation with RR1 zoning.
The Committee discussed:
• Whether there was built environment in 1990.
• The land use surrounding Governor's Point.
• Whether it's appropriate for Governor's Point to develop.
Dannon Traxler, 709 Dupont Street, stated the ground at Governor's Point is not
fragile. Critical areas are not a criteria for inclusion. The controversy shouldn't be a
consideration. Concerns will be addressed in the permit process.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (3)
Nays: Brenner and Crawford (2)
Absent: Mann and Weimer (2)
Kershner moved to amend 20.36.310(6), "In order to preserve rural character, ne
RqeFe thaFi 16 FesideRtial lets shall be peFmitted in ene e!HsteF and there shall be at least,
cluster subdivisions shall be consistent
with the Rural Element of the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan."
The Committee discussed:
• Docketing items regarding cluster subdivisions.
• The agricultural protection overlay.
• Settling with Caitac through a different process.
• The logic for choosing the cluster size.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Kershner, Knutzen and Larson (3)
Nays: Brenner and Crawford (2)
Absent: Mann and Weimer (2)
The Committee discussed comments received from citizens.
Lake Whatcom zone
Davis submitted information on the Lake Whatcom and South Bay maps in terms of
potential subdivisions.
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The Committee discussed:
• Whether they are reducing development potential.
• The purpose of the overlay in the watershed.
• Lot consolidation.
Brenner moved to eliminate the overlay in the Lake Whatcom watershed, affecting
both the Lake Whatcom and South Bay maps.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner and Knutzen (2)
Nays: Crawford and Larson (2)
Absent: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Extending the STC Zone to the High School in Deming
Crawford moved to retain the existing R2A zone in Deming.
(5 :24 :39 PM)
Knutzen asked and there was discussion of:
• Making the school a permitted use in this zone.
• Building size restrictions.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner, Crawford, Knutzen and Larson (4)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
Rural General Commercial Zone
Brenner moved to add language at the end of 20.59.010, "The large distinction
between the Rural General Commercial (RGC) zone in rural areas and the General
Commercial (GC) zone in the urban areas is the fact that urban areas may expand in the
future, but rural areas are confined to the size of the LAMIRD."
The Committee discussed:
• Including this language in the Findings.
• Whether it's appropriate to address this concern in the zoning code.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Brenner (1)
Nays: Crawford, Knutzen and Larson (3)
Absent: Kershner, Mann and Weimer (3)
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
Please contact the Council Office to obtain an
official, signed copy:
360- 676 -6690 or council &o.w hatcom .wa.us
Dana Brown - Davis, Council Clerk
Sam Crawford, Council Chair
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