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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCounty Council for April 16 1981WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Minutes April 16, 1981 The meeting was called to order at 7:37 p.m. with all present for roll. The minutes of the April 2 meeting were approved as presented. HEARING Hearing was declared open on the ordinance restricting the speed limit on Saxon Road. A petition was received from 16 persons in the area stating they are in favor of the proposed ordinance. Hearing was closed. Johnson stated the Public Safety Committee recommended "due pass" of the ordinance. Johnson so moved. Motion passed unanimously. EXECUTIVE ITEMS The County Executive introduced the proposal for the Disposal of G -1 property and facility. Louws stated the property and facilities were to be auctioned off at the Courthouse by the County Treasurer for no less than a minimum bid of $550,000. All funds received are to be put into the County Road T'und for the payment of the bond indebtedness for the purpose of constructing a new central Public Works garage. Hansey reported Finance set no recommendation. Hansey moved to approve the disposal of the G -1 property and facilities as requested. Motion passed by majority vote. The County Executive introduced the bid award for the construction of the Whatcom County Central Garage facility, recommending the bid from Pottle & Sons Construction be approved. Hansey reported Finance gave no recommendation. Hansey moved to accept the bid award of Pottle & Sons Construction in the amount of $401,800 plus sales tax. Motion passed by majority vote. Two contracts for Juvenile Probation Services were presented by the County Executive. One for Carla Freeberg, PH.D. to be paid a sum of $12,600 for her services. The other for Steve LaVigne, to be paid a sum of $10,000 for his services. Louws stated these two persons would be paid from incoming educational state grant money for children in Juvenile Proba- tion. Hansey reported the Finance Committee recommended approval for the Executive to sign the two contracts. Hansey so moved. Motion passed unani- mously. Minutes April 16, 1981 page two Council confirmed the Executive's request for the appointments of the following persons to the Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board: 'Grace Kenoyer, Glen Hallman, Reverend Marvin Jordan, Minnie VanDyk, Ingeborg Uttheim and Hortense Westerman. All are three year terms to start July 1, 1981 and expire June 30, 1984. The Executive is to notify all persons appointed in writing. The County Executive introduced the bid award for the Concession Stand for the Northwest Washington Fair, recommending the bid from Strengholt Construction be approved. Johnson moved to accept the bid from Strengholt Construction in the amount of $36,128.00. Motion passed unanimously. The County Executive submitted a financial report for the first quarter of 1981 to the Council. Ile stated the budgeted cash balance is $91,097.00, the unbudgeted 1980 Revenues are $198,485.05 for a total cash balance of $789,582.05. State Tax Revenue, Interest income and Supplemental budgets were also taken into consideration along with the 1981 Budget for Wage Settlements. The cash balance after all was considered is $245,058.36. Louws stated the Road District Fund expenditures are well within their budgeted levels. The Federal Shared Revenue Fund Budget of $840,745.00 and with the first payment of $242,557.00 would be a total of $970,228.00. The net unbudgeted amount would be $116,622.00. Louws felt this surplus should be used for possible capital improvements needed for solid waste, funding if needed for Jail project and emergencies. The report was accepted for information. OPEN 'SESSION Al Sande of 1426 Greenville Dr. spoke on the Dog Control Ordinance for the Tweed Twenty and Greenville areas. He asked why there had to be a second ordinance to establish a dog control zone in the area? Van Zanten explained the previous ordinance was establishing that Dog Control Zones could be established in the County and did not set any boundaries. This Dog Control Ordinance for the Twee. Twenty and Greenville areas was to establish the boundaries of the zone. Warrep Hansen spoke on the McMullen Estates Preliminary Plat. He stated he owns abutting property which is pasture land, and says if the plat goes through there could be a drainage problem. Min April il 16, 1981 page three FINAL CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Hansey moved to accept for consideration the substitute draft of the Ordinance levying tax on bingo, raffles, punch boards and pull tabs; designating revenue for law enforcement; authorizing collection by the Whatcom County Treasurer; and repealing ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith. Motion passed by a majority vote. Hansey moved to amend the ordinance on page two, line 1, to strike four (4) percent and put in three (3) percent. Amendment passed by a majority vote 4 -3 (McIntyre, Johnson, Hawley) Roehl moved to make the effective date July 1, 1981. Amendment passed by a majority vote 4 -3 (McIntyre, Johnson, Hawley) Roehl moved to strike amusement games on page 2, lines 9 -14 in Section 2, Subsection 3. Motion passed by a majority vote 4 -3 (McIntyre, Johnson, Hawley) Roehl stated the funds received from this tax would go to law enforce- ment. The ordinance as amended passed by a majority vote 4 -3 (McIntyre, Johnson, Hawley) Ordinance amending the 1970 Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Text and Map for that geographic area commonly known as the Cherry Point - Ferndale Subarea of 111hatcom County, Washington was before the Council for consideration Roehl moved for final consideration the ordinance as orginally introduced and attached Exhibit A, excluding Text and Map of Urban Reserve, Text and Map of Residential -Rural and on the Map only the Agriculture Section bounded by the Axton- Aldrich -Smith Roads. Roehl moved to amend the ordinance by incorporating into Exhibit A all amendments passed by the Committee of the Whole in its meetings of March 3, 11, 18, and April 1, 8, 15. (see Attachrtc$nt'1)' Motion passed. Hansey moved on page 49 under Environmental Policy to strike the intent statement and replace with the following language: "The intent of the following policies is to minimize detrimental impacts to human life, property, natural environment, and environ- mentally fragile areas; manage non - renewable natural resource areas in a manner which will permit future utilization; and maintain and enhance environmental quality with reference to air, water and noise to avoid wasteful or destructive use." After discussion it was agrePH to hold action on this motion until Hansey went through each section of the policy he wished to amend. Minutes April 16, 1981 page four In Section 1.05, page 49, Hansey moved to strike all language and insert the following language: "It is the policy of Whatcom County to maintain and /or enhance surface water quality consistent with Federal and State standards by development of appropriate regulations or ordinances to carry out the intent of this policy. Furthermore, consideration of wet- lands such as swamps, bogs, marshes and ponds, for their capacity as natural catchment basins, shall be encouraged." Roehl moved to amend Hansey's amendment in Section 1.05 to strike the word "consideration" and insert "conservation'' after the word Furthermore. Motion passed. Hansey's motion as amended by Roehl passed. Hansey moved to strike all of Section 1.06, page 49, and insert the following new language: "It is the policy of Whatcom County to promote continued groundwater quality by discouraging incompatible land uses in areas of ground- water recharge." Roehl moved to amend Hansey's amendment to strike all the new language, after the word "quality." Motion passed. Hansey's motion as amended by Roehl passed. Hansey moved to strike all of Section 1.07, page 49, and insert the following new language: "It is the policy of Whatcom County to avoid the wasteful or destruc- tive use of environmentally fragile areas or critical wildlife habitants. The identification of critical wildlife habitants will be pursuant to procedures set forth in the State Environmental Policy Act WAC 197 -10- 177." Motion passed by a majority vote. Hansey moved to add a new Section 1.08, page 50, and renumber the remaining sections. The new 1.08 to read: "It is the policy of Whatcom County to encourage property owners to utilize the Washington State Open Space Taxation Act (RCW 84.34) for the preservation of open space and preservation of environ- mentally fragile areas such as critical wildlife habitants and wetlands as decribed in policy of this section." Motion passed unanimously. Minutes April 16, 1981 page five Hansey moved to strike all of the old 1.09. pane 50 which is now the new 1.10 and insert the following language: "It is the policy of Whatcom County to minimize noise impacts key developing and implementing such noise control measures as may be required by state law and to encourage a cooperative progi --am in conjunction with other local governmental entities." Motion passed unanimously. Hansey moved to add a new Section 1.11, page 50, as follows: "It is the policy of Whatcom County pursuant to the State of Washington Environmental Policy Act (WAC 197 -10 -177) to identify and designate the environmentally sensitive areas, the intent of which is to establish uses which should no longer be considered as categorical exemptions within such areas as provided in the County's Environmental Policy Guideline Ordinance. The Whatcom County Environmental Review Committee is herein directed to prepare a map clearly indicating the location intent and selection of exemption of the Environmentally Sensitive Areas which shall be considered as recommendations for adoption (pursuant to WAC 197 -10 -177); as part of the Whatcom County's Environmental Policy Guidelines Ordinance." Motion passed unanimously. Hansey moved to amend on page 51 under COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Amendments to strike the second paragraph and insert the following: "The plan envisions two general types of plan amendments. The first type is a review to be conducted three years after the plan is implemented and every five years thereafter. This review shall re- examine the entire plan, including a re- evalua- tion of goals, updates of land related elements and the re-affirma- tion of the land use policies and proposals as amended as a. result of the review." (the last sentence of paragraph two on page 51 to remain the same.) Hansey further moved to amend on page 51 under COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Amendments to leave the first and second sentences in paragraph three the same and on line 4, beginning with the word "However" strike the rest of the paragraph and insert the following: "However, it is reasonable to assume that the private section may introduce land use proposals that conflict with the Plan Map or policies of the Plan itself. In such instances, the private individual may entertain an amendment to the Plan. Private peti- tions for amendment of the Comprehensive Plan addressed to either the Planning Commission or the County Council shall be processed in accordance with statutory procedure for adoption or amendment of comprehensive plans. In applying for a particular amendment -to the Plan or Plan Map the private sector shall conform to the following criteria: Minutes April 16, 1981 page six 1. The amendment request shall conform with the goals of the Subarea plan; 2. The amendment request shall be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses; 3. The amendment request shall not result in unmitigated detrimental impacts to existing transportation systems; 4. The amendment request shall not place uncompensated. burdens upon existing or planned service capabilities; and 5. The amendment request shall demonstrate a land usage need which is consistent with the environmental and economic policies of this plan." Hansey moved in paragraph two of his previous amendment to strike after the word "conducted" "three years after the plan is implemented and." Motion passed. Hansey's previous motions as amended on paragraph two and three passed unanimously. Hansey moved to add a new Section K entitled Economic Policies, following page 50 to read as follows: (see attachment to the minutes) Motion passed by a majority vote. Council agreed by consensus to have those sections of Exhibit A excluded from final consideration (Urban Reserve, Residential -Rural and a map section of Agriculture) plusthe just adopted Section K, economic Policies sent to the Planning Commission for their review pursuant to R.C.V. 36.70.430 and .440. (Attachtnent 2) The chairman will see this is carried out. Motion on the Ordinance as now amended passed by a 6 -1 vote. (McIntyre) Roehl moved for final passage on the Ordinance amending the Whatcom County Subdivision Regulations in order to provide for lot line adjustments to platted parcels. The draft being considered is that coming from the Planning Commission after their public hearing and review of the proposal. The Planning Committee recommends the adoption of this ordinance. Motion passed unanimously. Hawley requested to change his vote on the Ordinance amending the 1970 Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan Text and Map for that geographic area commonly known as the Cherry Point /Ferndale subarea of Whatcom County, Washington to "no." It is so changed. The Ordinance passes on a 5 -2 vote. N f i April 16, 1981 page seven Hansey moved for final. passage of the Ordinance authorizing a. supple- mental budget for the Whatcom County Sheriff's 1981 budget. The Finance Committee recommended "due pass." A transfer of $32,000 will be made from the Public Works Department to the Sheriff's Fund for a Traffic Deputy. Motion passed on a 4 -3 vote. (McIntyre., Johnson, Hawley) Hansey moved to adopt the Ordinance authorizing a supplemental budget for the Prosecuting Attorney's 1981 budget. The Finance Committee recommended "due pass." The funds in the amount'of $30,696 are necessary to hire an additional Criminal Deputy and 'Clerk`I. to the Prosecuting Attorney's office. Motion passed on a 6 -1 vote. (Van Zanten) The Finance Committee will hold the ordinance amending ordinance No. 79 -23, and Title 3 of the Whatcom County Code, for the purpose of establishing that service contracts are exluded from the bid procedure for an additional two weeks. Hansey moved to adopt the Ordinance establishing a revolving fund for Buildings and Code Administration. The Finance Committee recommended final passage. This fund may be utilized for purchases of $25..00 or less as well as for purposes of obtaining postage for registered and certified mail and paying for excess postage. Motion passed on a 7-0 vote. The Ordinance to eliminate the Ferry Maintenance Fund (Fund 135) by transferring cash from the Road Fund (Fund 108) to redeem outstanding interest bearing warrants was moved for final passage by Hansey with the Finance Committee recommending "due pass." This ordinance will eliminate the,Ferry Maintenance Fund as a separate fund. All revenue and expendi- tures related to the maintenance and operation of the ferry will be accounte(I for within the Road Fund. ?,,ot: ion passed on a 7 -0 vote. OTHER BUSINESS Prior to handling the reconsideration of Administrative Appeals a poll for conflict of interest or any appearance of fairness problems was taken by Van Zanten with no conflicts reported. The decisions and findings of fact of the administrative appeal of Charles and Clara Wieland, No. A.A. 8 -80 was before the Council for recon- sideration. Roehl moved to affirm the decision of the Hearing Examiner and deny the appeals. Motion passed unanimously. Minutes April 16, 1981 page eight The decisions and findings of fact of the administrative appeal of Roger Ufkes, No. A.A. 9 -80 was before the Council for reconsideration. Roehl moved to grant the appeal of the Buildings and Code administrator due to an error in law on the Hearing Examiners part, namely incorrectly defining the issue and failing to consider the violation of bulk and dimension requirements of the Shoreline Act iahich require a variance. Motion passes unanimously. The decisions and findings of fact of the administrative appeal of Mr. and Mrs. II.A. Reasoner was before the Council_ for reconsideration. Roehl moved to affirm the decision made on April 2, 1981, to grant the appeal, finding an error of law. (rationale as per April 2 decision.) Motion passed by a majority vote. Two open space applications that had been postponed at the April 2 Council meeting, namely Roger A. Bedell and Paul Razore, were before the Council for consideration. Roehl moved to affirm with the Planning Commissior and deny these two applications. The question was divided and both motions passed by a majority vote. Roehl moved to approve the Preliminary Plat of McMullen Estates subje to the Hearing Examiner's conditions and grant the variance request. This is a 64 lot, Class .A subdivision. The Planning Committee .reviewed this and recommended unanimous approval. There was a question of who would supply the water to the plat, the City of Bellingham or Water District #10? Roehl moved in condition #11, page 33, line 4, after "thereon." to add a new sentence to read as follows: "The developer's legal responsibility terminates three ,years after the date of acceptance of the improvements by Whatcom County." Motion passed unanimously. Roehl also moved to strike the language of condition #12, page 33 and insert the new language as follows: ''Subject to the requirements of Condition No. 11, an acceptable plan for maintenance of the drainage .retention ponds following expiration of the three (3) year period referred to in Condition No. 11 is re- quired. The plan shall include a written agreement whereby this responsibility is assumed by the adjoining property owner and all enforcement rights of the developer in such an agreement shall be transferred to the Community Association or to all lot owners of record. Miuptes April 16, 1981 page nine In addition to the agreement with the adjoining property owner to maintain the drainage retention ponds, a written agreement /plan shall be prepared which shall require all lot owners of record of the subject plat, in the event that the aforementioned property owner fails to discharge his obligation, to assume the responsiblity for the continued upkeep and maintenance of the drainage facilities and retention ponds. This agreement /plan may involve covenants, creation of a community association or other acceptable plati and be for the benefit of the enforceable by lot owners of the subject plat, neighboring property owners and the governmental authority (county or city) having jurisdiction. Subject to the agreement with the neighboring property owner, the cost of maintenance /upkeep shall be borne equally by all lot owners, said costs thereafter to become a lien enforceable by lot owners of the subject plat, a community association of such is created, neighboring property owners or the governmental authority (county or city) having juris- diction. Any plan /agreement referred to in this Condition No. 12 shall be presented to the Hearing Examiner for approval by the Whatcom_ County Prosecuting Attorney." .Ameridment passes by a. majority vote, McIntyre stated the application should state who would handle the water. The City or Water District #10. Roehl said the Hearing Examiner did not make any kind of distinction of who would serve the water. The developers of the plat could choose either the City or the Water District. McIntyre moved to strike "either the City of Bellingham" wherever it is found in the text in relation to the water service. Motion was defeated. Motion on the plat received a unanimous vote. Roehl stated the Planning Committee recommended passage of the Preliminary Plat of Angelas Short Plat with the denial that individual wells not be used to supply water.. Roehl so moved to approve the application subject to the Hearing Examiner's conditions, excluding #20, and to deny the variance request. Motion passed by a majority vote. The preliminary plat'.of Homestead Woods was before the Council for approval. This property would be divided up into four lots. One to be for 32 units of mobile homes, the second for a multi - family dwelling unit and the third and fourth to be single family residences. Roehl moved to concur with the Hearing Examiner and deny the application. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Minutes April 16, 1981 page ten The petition to vacate a portion of Edwards Drive, Point Roberts, filed by E. Trasoline was received by the Council. The petition was referred to the Planning Department and the Engineer's Department for review before going to the Planning Committee. Hawley stated he would like to reconsider the vote on the Prelimary Plat of McMullen Estates. The Chair so recognized and stated it would be added to the end of the agenda. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTION Two ordinances were added to the end of the agenda by a unanimous vote by all council members. One, the ordinance authorizing a revolving fund for the Whatcom County Superior Courts and an ordinance of the County Council of.Whatcom County, Washington, authorizing the acquisition construction and installation of a garage --shop for the purpose of consoli- dating the services provided by three existing county garages; providing for the issuance and sale of limited tax levy general obligation bonds of the county in -the principal sum of $750,000; providing the date, form, terms and maturities of said bonds; providing for the annual levy of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds; and providing for the sale thereof. Johnson introduced the Ordinance creating the Dog Control Zone No. 1 in the area of the Plats of Tweed Twenty and Greenville in Whatcom County, Washington and referred it to Public Safety and the Finance Committee. Hansey introduced the Ordinance authorizing a supplemental budget for the District Court 1981 budget and referred it to the Finance Committee. Hansey introduced the following ordinances and referred all to the Committee of the Whole: 1. Ordinance adopting a supplemental budget for the Current Expense Fund, Planning Department 2. Ordinance adopting a supplemental budget for the Federal Shared Revenue Fund 0199 3. Ordinance adopting a supplemental budget for the Current Expense Fund, Buildings and Code Administration Minutes April 16, 1981 page eleven Hansey introduced and moved for final passage of the Resolution to transfer real property from Whatcom .County to Maple Falls Cemetery District No. 3. This is surplus property which the County can no longer maintain. Motion passed by a unanimous vote. Hansey introduced and moved for final passage of the Resolution of the County Council of Whatcom County, Washington, ratifying and approving the Johnson Creek Improvement District No. 31; declaring the estimated cost thereof; authorizing the issuance of bonds to pay part of the costs of the Project; and providing for the issuance of interim warrants pending the issuance of said Bonds. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Hansey introduced the Ordinance of the County Council of Whatcom County, Washington, authorizing the acquisition, construction and installation of a garage -shop for the purpose of consolidating the services provided by three existing county garages; providing for the issuance and. sale of limited tax levy general obligation bonds of the county in the principal sum of $750,000; providing the date, form, terms and maturities of said bonds; providing for the annual levy of taxes to pay the principal of and, interest on said bonds; and providing for the sale thereof, and referred it to Finance. Hawley also moved to refer the ordinance to Public Works Committee. Motion passed unanimously. Hansey introduced the Ordinance authorizing a revolving fund for the Whatcom County Superior Courts and referred it to the Finance committee. Roehl moved to adjourn.. Motion was denied by a majority vote. Hawley wished to reconsider the vote of the Preliminary Plat of McMullen Estates. Roehl requested to speak to the request by reading an ordinance repealing all sections of Title 8 and substituting a new title establishing subdivision of short subdivision procedures and requirements, definitions, classification and remedies. After four council members had left the room, for lack of a quorum present, Roehl adjourned the meeting as vice- president. Meeting adjourned at 11:28. Amendments to 1. he :1970 Whatc.om County C;c�wpr•c�hcli >, j vc _Plan Text and Map for the Cherry Paint, /Ferndale subarea of Vft.i.tcom C;0;.11-ity, Washington A. URBAN RESERVE (page 26) second paragraph Intent Statement Moreover, this policy is intended to maintain, prior to the approval of an accepted site- specific plan.for the implementation of services, the low density character of the area and to allow reasonable uses of property by permitting compatible residential, recreational, commer- cial, industrial and agricultural land uses. page 30, Section 1.10.2 first line 1.10.2 To :further a joint exchange of information, Whatcom County shall send copies of the applications of major land use, trans- portation and service entity activities proposed within the Subrtrea to the City of Ferndale within fifteen (15) days of application receipt by the County. 1..10.3 The City of Ferndale shall send copies of future proposals con(-_-.erni.ng the expansion of the 1972 Ferndale Service Pir-CIc boundary, to the Whatcom County Planning Department. page 27, Section 1.04 1.04 These neighborhoods should be based on the following commonly accepted criteria: sufficient size; utilization of man -made and /or natural boundaries (roads, railroad tracks, and topog:e•aphy); the manageable and efflc .ent provision of dewe -r water and transportation services; and an available supply of vacant developable land. Residential-Rural page 31 Intent Statement, second to the Last line As a means of efficiently utili7,ing,, land, maintaining the present low density residential character and retaining future options regarding increased densities and service provision, it is the intent of the RESIDENTIAL -RURAL designation to provide for the option to the applicant the use of "clustering" in the design '.of new subdivision proposals. Section 1.03 lines 8 and 9 1.03 The purpose of this zoning district is to maintain the low density residential. character of the area, .retain future public; and. private options with .respect to :land use density and service requirements, and provide to the applicant the op ::ion of "clustering" in -the design of new subdivisions; thus n-romoting ec.ono iical. lot de.s :i r;n , energy conservation and a r-eduction in ck,ve lopmen t: Rural page 33 Intent Statement, second to last, line To encourage the multiple land use potential, retain the "rural" character of the area, acknowledge factors which may present limitations to higher densities, and retain future options with re--rspect to land use decisions and natural resource utilization, it is the intent of the RURAL, policy to provide for tine option to the applicant of "clustering" in the design of new subdivisions. page 34, Section 1.04, line 2 1.04 Within the Rural zone district a "clustering option" shall be provided to the applicant for new land subdivision. April 16, Page 2 page 33 Intent Statement, third paragraph, line 8 Moreover, this policy intends to conserve environmentally fragile areas, and retain future access options with respect to non - renewable natural resources (sand and gravel suitable for extraction and soils which may contribute to agricultural productivity ). page 34, strike all of Section 1.03, 1.03.1, and 1.03.2 and insert new section 1.03 1.03 The Rural land use designation shall_ be implemented through the use of the Rural Zone District which allows a maximum land use density of one dwelling unit per five acres and one dwelling unit per ten acres. Pursuant to Policy 1.04, this district saall also contain a provision for a "cluster option" of sub- division design. page 35, strike all Section 1.06 and renumber subsequent sections page 36, add new section 1.08 1.08 In acknowledgement of the Light Industrial Park designation at I -5 and Grandview Road, the Heavy Impact Industrial designation at Cherry Point and the extensive vehicular usage of the T -5 corridor, it is the policy of Whatcom County to permit an area not to exceed twenty -five (25) acres in each of the northeast and southeast quadrants of the Grandview - I -5 interchange to be used for general commercial uses under the General.Commer.cial_ Zoning district including a commercial truck service facility. Accessory uses associated with a "truck stop" facility should include truck fueling-and repair and storage facilities, and overnight accommodations, including restaurant facilities. page 41 Light Industrial Park Policy Statement: 1.02 Land uses associated with the LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PARK designation should have negligible off -site impacts and be as provided in the zoning ordinance and other general. services to primarily acconnodate the necessities of site employees. Intent Statement, line 7 Furthermore, i.t i.s intended that development of Light Industrial Park sites will be contingent upon the statutorily required governmental agencies approval of sewer and water services; and that said sites employ aesthetic site design to maximize visual appearance and compat:ib:il:i.ty with surrounding land uses and general. area character. page 42 Section 1.06, line 3 1.06 Development of LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PARK site shall be contingent upon the provision of a full range of services including statu- torily__required governmental agencies approval of sewer and water services, and police and fire protection. page 44 Heavy Improvement Industrial Policy 1.05, add a second paragraph: "As a means of protecting.the existing,,a.nd planned residential uses in the Point Whitehorn area from detrimental environmental of visual impacts generated from the Heavy Impact Industrial area, a 660 ft. buffer strip Shall be established. Said buffer shall be situated adjacent to and south of Grandview Road between Jackson Road and Koehn Roads; adjacent to and east of Koehn Road between Grandview Road and Brotiain Road; and adjacent to and east of the eastern propert 7 line of tax Lots 2.27 and 2.28 between Brown Road and the shoreline. 9 leis buffer s t r 5 t, may be ut i.l. ized fo.1:- security or l:�rc�t,ecti.ve pale 3 uses, parkinp, or the open space requirements of the heavy Impact Indus- trial zone district. Land within the buffer strip which is not required for the above uses and is currently covered with natual vegetative species shall not be cleared, logged or altered in any manner which would reduce the natural,screening characteristics of said buffer." Also change the Comprehensive Plan Map to so designate. page 46 Community Facilities and Utilities Section 1.04 1.04 Water service shall be provided either through wells, City of Ferndale, including in the Residential Rural designa- tion, Whatcom County, PUD #1 or existing water associations. 1.06 The Public Works Department shall submit recommendations to the County Council to revise the Whatcom County Comprehensive Sewer and 19ater Plan to reflect; the County's intention of providing future services to the Cherry Point and Grandview industrial areas. If Whatcom County does not exercise the policy stated above, the prerog- ative of furnishing services to the Cherry Point and Grandview Lisht Industrial Park areas and the Grandview - I -5 Interchange cornmercial use area, shall, subject to County Council approval, revert to other service entities including the City of Ferndale, Birch Bay Water I)i_ strict No. 8, or such other agencies as may be organized for this purpose. !:X III i5 1I T l April 16, i E),S Proposed am ndinents to the Comprehensive Plan T(,xt and Map to bc: referred the the Whatcom County Planning Commission URBAN RESERVE POLICIES Page 28, insert: a new Sect:.i.on 1.07 and re�nun.bc:r- remaining; sections New Policy 1.07: "Lands with-in the Urban reserve area ma.v, , ho�,,,c_:vc; r , be developed prior to the provisi -,n of urban services from thcz Cil. ; of !erndale. Dov(�Iopnients proposed pi• for to the provision of such sc: t- i uo ; shall. be desi tiii( rd in Such a manner as to be complimentary to the ('V(2ntuM4 conversion to urb.:;n land use patterns and logical transportation and -cervjce extensions. To accomplish Lhil option, proposed dove 1.opment : shall (a) be dnsigncld -is a cluster subdivision; (b) adhere to a r1.-,aximutn density of one cl,,el.l i.ng, unit per five acres; (c) contai.ti lot sizes consistent with -Whatcom. County Health Boar.' l Rules and Regulations; (d) be planned in relationship to f the city's uture neighborhood transportation network; (e) be compatible with the city's planned sewer and water service, corridors; and ( F) be harmonious with the city's future anneNation progr•ain." New Policy 1.07.1: "The cluster method of subdivision is definec:i as an alternative rnethod of creating building parcels that involves: a) the concentration of spatially efficient and marketable building lots while preserving 'the intent of the land use district; and b) the retention of options for future uses and densities by treating the land as both a commodity and a resource. The density of the use district defines the number of allowable dwelling, units per land area but does not define lot size. Lot size is determined by the land owner and Whatcom County Health Board Rules and Regulations concerning soil percability. Land area not used for building purposes is.;designated as "Reserve Tract" and should be used for open. space purposes- until such time that sewer and water services can be provided by the City of Ferndale. upon the provision of such services, said Reserve Tract will be appropriate for residential densities consistent with the City of Ferndale." RESIDENTIAL RURAI. Page 31, Section 1.03 1.03 Whatcc,m County shall implement the RLS fDENTIAL designation by application of a Residential Cluster Development zoning district, in v:hi.(,h -r..he overall di:nsity of development shall not exceed one (1) dwelling unit per acre, unless Fe ndale water is available, in which case the overall density of develop-ment may be, increased to not more than -two (2) dwelling units po r ;:acre . Page 32, Section 1.04. 1 1.04.1 The overall density of development, pertinent to the original parcel of record, shall not exceed one (1) dwelling per acre, unless Ferndale water is available, in which case the overall density of develo}?ment._may. be, increased to not. more. than two (2) dwelling units per acre. RTIRAT, "lap Change The land use map in the area (Agriculture desig area.) should be changed quent.l y, the zoning; reap Rural Teen acres. Comprehensive Plan which addresses this hated area in Axton- Aldrich - Smith Road from Agriculture to Dural. 10 acre, conse- must also he changed from Agri c:ult,urn to 4 EXHIBIT - pagru L Proposed amendments to thr , of 1pri 1 l()', 11;(,i] 1,c� be referred t.() the VJhatcolzl ( ?c� >urnty P1 �rnir i rid ('ouu�; i :;:;ion Following page 50, add a new section K. ECON0MIC POLICIES Intent Statement The intent of the following policy is to assure that economic value; are given appropriate consideration along with other goals so that Whatcom County attempts to fulfill the economic requirements of present and future generations of Whatcom County citizens. The Goals Statement of this com- prehensive plan clearly indicate that future land use should recognize economic concerns in addition to environmental and social concerns to provide a balanced and diversified economy. It is therefore the policy of Whatcom County to establish a balance in its consideration of environmental and economic matters. Police Statement 1.01 It is the policy of Whatcom County to consider the positive, and negative economic impacts in land use decisions on the general welfare of the citizens of the County. 1.02 It is the policy of Whatcom County to st.rungthen anc4 i_x(e the tax base through economic_, ciev(, Iopment. 1.03 It is the policy of Whai:com County to c:onsicic r c c,rirlol�lic. impacts, along; with other con ; idc 3 at: ions o_f' mE. ,i.5urc �; vt� i ch implement this comprehensive I anct u! ,e plan. 1.04 It is the policy of Whatcom Country to promote the w i scr use of both natural and man -made resources over the long run as well as in the immediate future. 1.05 It is the policy of Whatcom County to insure that all county land use plans, and zoning ordinances are considered in terms of their enhancement of the economy of the area and region and are calculated to: (a) foster and promote the general welfare; (b) to create.and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in productive harmony; and (c) fu7.- fill the social,.economic, and other requirements of present and future generations of Whatcom County citizens. Whatcom County Council Record of Proceedings OFFICIAL DOCUMENT zel Date APR 1XI981 �r VOLUME N(),,,.; PAGE NO. �.r..