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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Tuesday, August 7, 1990
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m. by Committee Chairman Marge
Present
Don Hansey
Emily Jackson
1. REQUEST TO REZONE APPROX. 2.8 ACRES SOUTH OF
AIRPORT DRIVE ON WEST MAPLEWOOD (AB90 -224)
There was discussion on the necessity of an ordinance. Rick Gilbert displayed
an article from the Herald. Laidlaw said the Council is not allowed to accept any new
information. Taylor stated that everything is acceptable in his opinion for this to pass.
HANSEY MOVED TO INTRODUCE THE ORDINANCE THIS EVENING
AND RECOMMEND A DO PASS AT THE EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
Jackson asked if this may set a precedent or is it unique? Taylor said it is on
the edge; he does not think it will set up a domino effect but it could. Jackson said she
hopes this not trigger more of the same.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. DISCUSSION OF SUGGESTION BY PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMBER LARRY HARRIS, THAT THE COUNTY COUNCIL
SHOULD RECEIVE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION FROM
THE PLANNING COMMISSION (AB90 -286)
Laidlaw said this is just an item of information saying we would appreciated
more information from the Planning Commission on issues. Taylor said he would ask
ask his staff to send portions of their draft minutes to the Council showing the dialogue
from the Planning Commission meetings.
3. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF
THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE,
TITLE 20, TO ALLOW PUBLIC AGENCY DIRECTION SIGNS
AND TO ELIMINATE OFF - PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGNS
(AB90 -164) (RE- INTRODUCED 7/24 AFTER EXECUTIVE VETO
OF ORDINANCE 90 -66)
4. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE OFFICIAL
WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, TITLE 20 .... TO
INCLUDE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON OFF - PREMISE
ADVERTISING SIGNS (AB90 -164A)
It was decided that items 3 & 4 should be discussed by Public Services
at 6 p.m.
Planning & Develoipment Minutes, 8/7/90, Page 2
5. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR NOTIFICATION OF
PROPOSED REZONE ACTIONS (AB90 -280)
Laidlaw said this would formalize an administrative procedure of notifying the
surrounding property owners of any rezone actions. Taylor said this places the burden
on the property owners. There was discussion about the size requirement and who
covers the cost. The current practise of putting an 8 1/2" x 11" notice on posts isn't
effective. Taylor said Planning Department does have green 18" x 18" signs for Open
Space. Taylor said the main intent is to have it easily seen by the surrounding residents.
He said the backing would be 18" x 24" with a smaller sign attached.
JACKSON MOVED THIS ITEM BE RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
TO COUNCIL.
Motion carried unanimously.
Taylor asked if he was to pursue the sign - backing further and the committee
asked that he speak to the Hearing Examiner and Buildings and Codes to try to get
this organized.
6. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY ON SCHEDULING OF
LAND USE ACTIVITIES (AB90 -281)
Taylor said the zoning codes are constantly changing and this would establish
policy on land use activities in compliance with the State Growth Management Bill.
There was some discussion about it being a resolution rather than an ordinance. Taylor
said he has been warning people at their office that there would be a change in
scheduling of land use activities; this would allow certain types of land use activities to
be heard at certain times of the year. Jackson said she likes the idea but is afraid some
people will get caught unprepared and will then have a long wait.
LAIDLAW AMENDED THE RESOLUTION BY SAYING "THIS POLICY -
WILL BECOME EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 1990 ON LINE 32."
LAIDLAW MOVED THE AMENDED RESOLUTION BE RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL TO THE COUNCIL.
Motion carried unanimously.
7. Jackson said that a gentleman offered the Opportunity Council a mobile home
for use as a low income shelter. Jackson had spoken to Gary Chadwick of the Park
department and he had mentioned several pieces of property the Park department did
not use. Jackson said the Opportunity Council needs to know if the Council is
interested in working with them on the acquisition of surplus property. It was decided
more information would be required for from the administration on this issue.
Planning & Develoipment Minutes, 8/7/90, Page 3
Meeting adjourned at 2:22 p.m.
ATTEST:
Bar ara Maher, Co un ' Clerk
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Marge gaidlaw, Member
Attendance list for Planning and Development Meeting 8/7/90
Larry Harris
Rick Gilbert
Dan Taylor