HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Development October 14 1987WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
October 14, 1987
The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m. by Committee
Chair Muenscher with Warner present. Also present were Diane
Harper and Dan Taylor of the Planning Department; Donovan Kehrer;
Gary Russell, Fire District 7; Eldon DeJong; Roger Almskaar;
James Zervais; Matt Minninger; Mark Packer; and Mrs. Snow.
ORDINANCE AMENDING IHE TEXT OF L E 20, IHE OFFICIAL COM
CQUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, O CERTAIN OPEEATIONS jfl&j
DIRECTLY D GQQDS AND SERVICES TO AGRICULTURAL OPERATORS AS
CONDITIONAL USES IN IHE RUR,&L DISTRICT
Dan Taylor explained the ordinance, and discussion followed.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF THE ORDINANCE.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STAN12ARDS EOR REQUIRED I L
FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND AMENDING W.C.C. SECTION 15,16 060 AN
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.18 TO THE W.C,C, ENJITLED "FIRE FLOW11
The Committee discussed suggested amendments which had been
submitted by Donovan Kehrer.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE
INCLUSION OF THE AMENDMENTS CONTAINED IN DONOVAN KEHRER'S LETTER
OF OCTOBER 13, 1987.
There was discussion on the motion.
The motion carried.
Jerry Joubert of Fire District 13 had submitted a letter
containing suggested standards for reservoirs, and these were
reviewed by the Committee.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND AMENDING THE ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE
THE RESERVOIR STANDARDS CONTAINED IN JERRY JOUBERT'S LETTER OF
OCTOBER 7, 1987.
The motion carried.
REQUEST FOR QNE—YEAR EXTENSION OE APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARX PLAT OF
SANDY POINT A M DIVISIQN NO S 1 -84 FILED BY RONAL
JERSON
Jepson explained his request.
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WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST FOR THE
ONE -YEAR EXTENSION.
The motion carried.
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RESORT COMMERCIAL DISIBICI, 20:64, AND
ADQPJING THE GATEWAY N US I L DISTRICT, 20 6 INTO I 0
THE OFFICIAL WHATCOM COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE; ADOPTING TITLE 2Q
FOR THE GEOGRAPHIC AR A KNOWN AS 1HE BIRCH BAY-BLAINE SUB EA 0
WHATCOM COUNTY: AND ADOPTING THE BIRCH BAY - BLAINE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN
Diane Harper reviewed the provisions of the ordinance, and
extensive discussion followed.
Jim Zervais, representing Raoul Marquis of Marquis Property
Company, explained his client's for extension of the Gateway
Industrial Zone to include more of his property.
Mark Packo-r explained his request that his 270 acres not be
required to have sewer and water services provided by Water
District 8.
Mrs. Snow, the owner of 10 acres in Birch Bay, stated that
she was in favor of the plan in its present form.
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE SCHEDULED
SPECIFICALLY ON THE ISSUES OF THE GATEWAY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND
THE ISSUE RAISED BY MARK PACKER, AND THAT THE REMAINDER OF THE
ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED.
There was further discussion.
Warner withdrew his motion. The Committee decided to let
the full Council decide whether to adopt the ordinance or
schedule a hearing on all or part of the plan.
REQUES1 FOR VACATION OF A PORTIQV OF UNNAMED ROAD BOUNDED B
LOTS 55, 56, AND 57, EXTENDING FRO CAME 2 ROAD BETWEEN LO S 54
AND 59l PLAT OF CAIN LAKEO BLK LED BY MILDRED VI LAN
WARNER MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST, AND OF
THE FAIR MARKET VALUE ASSIGNED TO THE PROPERTY BY THE ENGINEER.
The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:07 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Carol Ebergson R.W. "Bob" Muenscher, Chair
Clerk of the Co ncil Planning and Development Committee