HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Development March 3 1988WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
March 2, 1988
The meeting was called to order
2;00 p.m. with Jackson present. Als
Batchelor, Planning; Jerry Mixon and
Code; Tom Sutberry, Budget Director;
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney; Mr. and
and Mr. Vanderhoek.
by Committee Chair Burton at
o present were Carl
John Tyler, Buildings and
Dave Cottingham, Civil
Mrs. Nielson; Alvin Zoerink;
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF NIELSEN REZONE REQUEST
Carl Batchelor explained the Nielson's request for a
Comprehensive Plan amendment to have their property zoned
"Community Commercial" in order to be able to relocate their
appliance repair business to an area of Point Roberts currently
designated as residential, low density. He explained that the
Planning Commission had denied the Nielson's request due to
concerns about the impact on traffic on Tyee Drive; the
undesirability of strip commercial development on Tyee Drive; and
the fact that considerable land in the area had already been set
aside for "Community Commercial" development. The Nielsons
explained why they felt their proposed business would have little
impact on the area, and offered some suggestions to mitigate any
possible effects.
The Committee agreed to recommend to the full Council that a
hearing be scheduled on the Nielson's request for a Comprehensive
Plan amendment, and also to recommend that the request be granted
with the conditions that the amendment include the Nielson's
property only; that the uses to which the property may be put be
specifically limited; and that business access to the property be
from McKenzie Street only. The Planning staff was requested to
prepare the appropriate documents.
CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION OF A BUSINESS REGISTRATION PROGRAM.AND
LIMITED AMNESTY POLICY -FOR NON - CONFORMING BUSINESSES
Buildings and Code Director John Tyler suggested the use of
a "Certificate of Occupancy," which is already required for
County businesses, as a mechanism to verify compliance with the
proposed business registration and limited amnesty program.
An extensive discussion followed concerning the merits and
disadvantages of the concept of an amnesty program, the structure
and criteria for such a program, and the potential liability
exposure which might result.
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The Committee directed the Buildings and Code and Planning
staffs to continue further investigation of the proposal as well
as the legal issues involved.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Tom Burton, Chair
Planning and Development Committee
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Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Council