HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning and Development December 9 1985WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
December 19, 1985
The Whatcom County Council Planning and Development Commit-
tee was called to order at 6;35 p.m. by Chairperson Muenscher
with all members in attendance. Also in attendance were Paul
Rushing, Public Works Department; Bill Trimm, Planning Director;
and Wally Markwood.
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM WALLY AND DELORES MARKWOOD
Mr. Wally Markwood explained the background on his request
for rezoning the five acres he owns on the Guide Meridian Road.
Bill Trimm suggested that Mr. Markwood apply for a zoning
change and that he apply at the Building and Codes Administra-
tion /Planning Department office and complete an application for a
Comprehensive Text Amendment, Map Amendment and Zoning Map
Amendment for the intersection on the corner of the Smith and
Guide Meridian Roads. Mr. Trimm also stated that a petition from
the property owners in that area supporting the rezoning would be
needed.
Corkey Johnson spoke to the issue.
ROEHL MOVED THAT THE COMMITTEE REQUEST BILL TRIM TO PUT THE
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TOGETHER TO INTRODUCE TO THE COUNCIL AND THEN
REFER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
The motion carried.
RESOLUTION RELINQUISHING A LEASE OF EASEMENT FOR RIGHTS -OF -WAX
WHARF SITE OVER ANQ ACROSS CERTAIN LAKE WHATCOM SHORELANDS
Mr. Paul Rushing explained the background on this resolu-
tion, stating that an easement cannot be sub- leased.
JOHNSON MOVED THAT RECOMMENDATION BE MADE TO THE FULL
COUNCIL TO GIVE THE EASEMENT BACK TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES.
The motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF THE OPEN SPACE TIMBER APPLICATION FILED
BY TERRY AND DEBBIE JOHNSON
Bill Trimm, Planning Director, stated that this item should
not have been on the agenda since the Planning and Development
Committee had already recommended approval subject to receipt of
the Timber Management Plan. The Timber Land application will be
placed on the Council's agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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R. W. "Bob" Muenscher
Chairperson
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Carol Ebergson
Clerk of the Council
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