May 12, 2021 – 5:30 PM Douglas County Public Services Building Hearing Room 140 19Th Street NW, East Wenatchee, WA
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AGENDA Wednesday – May 12, 2021 – 5:30 PM Douglas County Public Services Building Hearing Room 140 19th Street NW, East Wenatchee, WA NOTICE, in consideration of the current COVID-19 pandemic the meeting is closed to in person attendance. The meeting will be held via Zoom teleconference, attend by phone at 1-253-215-8782, Meeting ID: 937 9170 7816, Password: 520623 or online at: https://zoom.us/j/93791707816?pwd=c25FOGo4QlpUZ3BzME0xek1TMy9hQT09 I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – Roll Call of Planning Commissioners II. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES a) Review minutes of the April 14, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. III. CITIZEN COMMENT The planning commission will allocate 15 minutes for citizen comments regarding items not related to the current agenda. IV. OLD BUSINESS - NONE V. NEW BUSINESS a) A joint Douglas County, WA Department of Ecology public hearing on limited amendments to Douglas County Shoreline Master Program. The proposed amendments are the result of the periodic review process required by RCW Chapter 90.58.080(4). b) A public hearing to consider adopting City of East Wenatchee Ordinances 2021-05, 2021-06 and 2021-08 regarding amendments to the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan and Municipal Code as they apply to the unincorporated portions of the City’s urban growth area. VI. Adjourn Planning Commission meeting materials available at: http://www.douglascountywa.net/311/Planning-Commission DOUGLAS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION & LAND SERVICES 140 19TH STREET NW, SUITE A • EAST WENATCHEE, WA 98802 PHONE: 509/884-7173 • FAX: 509/886-3954 www.douglascountywa.net Douglas County Planning Commission ACTION MINUTES Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Meeting held via Zoom online meeting platform I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Michael Machado at 5:31 P.M. Douglas County Planning Commission Members Present: Tanya Davis, Michael Machado, Robert Knowles, Dan Beardslee, Molly Linville and David Dufenhorst Douglas County Staff Present: Land Services Director, Mark Botello County Engineer, Aaron Simmons Curtis Lillquist, Principal Planner II. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES a) Review minutes from the March 10, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Molly Linville made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner David Dufenhorst seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. CITIZEN COMMENT - None IV. OLD BUSINESS - None V. NEW BUSINESS a) A workshop for the planning commission to receive public comment on the proposed amendments to the Douglas County Shoreline Master Program for the required periodic review. Principal Planner Lillquist and the consultant team from Anchor QEA gave a presentation reviewing the proposed changes to the shoreline master program resulting from the required periodic review. 1 Comment was received from the following members of the public: - Eric Pentico, WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife - Larry Lehman Pamela Kromholtz inquired if the proposed changes would have any effect on her ability to expand her deck on the water side of her home. b) A public hearing to consider amendments to DCC Title 12 Road Standards amending the Primitive Roads – Unopened Rights-of-way section County Engineer Aaron Simmons gave a presentation of the April 1, 2021 staff report. The following findings and conclusions were entered into the record: Findings of Fact: 1. Douglas County has adopted a Countywide Comprehensive Plan pursuant to the Growth Management Act (GMA) and RCW Chapter 36.70A, and a series of subarea plans for each municipality in the county. These plans have been found to be consistent with each other. 2. Amendments to Title 12 of the Douglas County Code and the SEPA threshold determination and supporting documentation were sent to the Washington State Department of Commerce, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on October 22, 2019. 3. RCW Chapters 36.70 and 36.70A authorize the adoption of amendments the comprehensive plan and development regulations. 4. The Planning Commission is responsible for long range planning matters and providing implementation recommendations to assure compliance with the Growth Management Act. 5. WAC Chapter 51-54A-008 states that “The IFC shall become effective in all counties on 7/1/2016.” 6. RCW Chapter 19.27.110 states that “Each county government shall administer and enforce the IFC in unincorporated areas.” 7. RCW 36.86.020 states that “In the case of roads, the minimum width between shoulders shall be 14 feet with 8 feet of surfacing.” 8. DCC 15.08.010 adopts IFC, Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Road.” 9. DCC 15.24.030 states that “Fire apparatus access roads, when required, shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 5 of the IFC.” 10. No comments have been received from agencies. 11. No comments have been received from private citizens. 12. The Planning Commission conducted an advertised public hearing on April 14, 2021. The Planning Commission entered into the record the files on this amendment, accepted public testimony, and deliberated the merits of the proposal. 13. The Planning Commission has reviewed the entire record including the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan and public testimony as it relates to the proposed development regulations. 2 Conclusions: 1. The procedural and substantive requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act, RCW 36.70A, and DCC Title 14 have been complied with. 2. The Douglas County Countywide Comprehensive Plan and development regulations are consistent with each other. 3. The Douglas County Comprehensive Plan and development regulations are consistent with the Growth Management Act, the Regional Policy Plan, and the adopted comprehensive plans for the cities and towns of Bridgeport, East Wenatchee, Mansfield, Rock Island, and Waterville. 4. Douglas County completed a review of the development regulations as needed to satisfy the requirements of RCW 36.70A.130. No public comment was submitted during the hearing. Commissioner Dan Beardslee moved to recommend approval of the amendments. Commissioner Robert Knowles seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:53 P.M. 3 STAFF REPORT TO: Douglas County Planning Commission FROM: Douglas County Land Services Staff DATE:6B April 30, 2021 I. REQUESTED0B ACTION Formulate a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners regarding draft-limited amendments to the Douglas County Shoreline Master Program (SMP) to complete the periodic update mandated by RCW 90.58.080. The limited amendments are: Revisions to ensure consistency with state law and rules amended since County adoption in 2014. Revisions to facilitate better consistency between the master program and the Douglas County Zoning Code (i.e. side yard setbacks, density requirements). Revisions to Administrative provisions. Other limited amendments including definitions; provisions to address wildfire and handicap access; and edits to improve clarity. A summary of the proposed amendments are found in the WA Dept. of Ecology’s Periodic Review Checklist found in Attachment A. The specific text of the proposed amendments are included with this staff report in Attachment D. II. ENVIRONMENTAL1B REVIEW Douglas County Issued a Determination of Non-significance on February 25, 2021. III. PUBLIC3BP PROCESS Notice for the public workshops, public comment periods and the public hearing were emailed to the agencies and individuals on the shoreline master program amendment interested parties list. Notice for the public comment periods and public hearing were published in the Wenatchee World and Empire Press. The draft amendments were made available on the Douglas County website and at the Douglas County Public Services Building in East Wenatchee. Public review followed the timeline below: September 23, 2020 – Douglas County held a public workshop to provide information about the periodic review process and solicit early input from the public regarding potential amendments to the shoreline master program. March 1, 2021 – Douglas County submitted the limited amendments to the Washington State Department of Commerce and to the public for 60 day review in accordance with RCW 36.70A.106. 2021 SMP Periodic Update Staff Report Page 1 March 10, 2021 – Douglas County Planning Commission workshop to review proposed amendments. April 8, 2021 – Douglas County submitted the limited amendments to the Washington State Department of Ecology and to the public for 30-day review in accordance with WAC 173-26-100. April 14, 2021 – Douglas County Planning Commission Workshop to receive public comment. May 12, 2021 – Douglas County Planning Commission/WA Department of Ecology Joint Public Hearing. IV. APPLICABLE POLICY RCW 90.58.020 Legislative findings – State policy enunciated – User preference It is the policy of the State to provide for the management of the shorelines of the State by planning for and fostering all reasonable and appropriate uses. This policy is designed to insure the development of these shorelines in a manner which, while allowing for limited reduction of rights of the public in the navigable waters, will promote and enhance the public interest. This policy contemplates protecting against adverse effects to the public health, the land and its vegetation and wildlife, and the waters of the State and their aquatic life, while protecting generally public rights of navigation and corollary rights incidental thereto. The legislature declares that the interest of all of the people shall be paramount in the management of shorelines of statewide