Transcript Workshop on Sequim Urban – I Zoning Residential

Workshop on Sequim Urban
Residential – I Zoning
Responding to Non-Compliance and Invalidity Ruling of Western Washington
Growth Management Hearing Board (WWGMHB) Case No. 07-2-0018c,
Dry Creek Coalition & Futurewise vs. Clallam County
Presented at: Planning Commission Meeting, August 13, 2008
Clallam County Department of Community Development
Sequim UGA Areas found Invalid
What did the Hearing Board Find?
Compliance Issues
• The Sequim Urban Residential – I [(S(R-I)] maximum
allowed density of two dwelling units per acre (2
du/acre) is a non-urban density and violates the GMA .
• All comprehensive plan policies and map designations
that relate to the S(R-I) district are non-compliant and
substantially interfere with RCW 36.70A.020 (1) and (2).
.020(1): Urban growth. Encourage development in urban areas
where adequate public facilities exist or can be provided in an
efficient manner.
.020 (2) Reduce sprawl. Reduce the inappropriate conversion of
undeveloped land into sprawling, low density development.
What did the Hearing Board Find?
Compliance Issues
• The presence of critical areas provides reasonable
justification for reduced density, however the GMA seeks
to focus growth into UGAs so utilizing established
residential land use patterns as a basis for reduced
densities is not a reasonable justification.
• To allow historic, sprawling land use patterns in and
around urban areas to control future development would
simply negate the intent and purpose of the GMA itself –
directing urban growth into urban areas – in other words,
for some areas sprawl would simply continue in
perpetuity.
What Must County Address?
Urban Residential Density is the
Compliance Issue
NOT
UGA Size or Location
Characteristics of Challenged
Lands
• Approximately:
– 450 acres
– 36% vacant
– 52% occupied
• Represents about 12.7% of total acreage
of Sequim UGA.
Neighborhood Request for UGA Reduction
County Response To-Date?
• Appealed portions of the Growth Hearing Board decision.
• Adopted interim official controls, including Interim S(R-II) zoning to
replace the S(R-I) zoning found noncompliant & invalid S(R-I).
– The S(R-II) allows for a maximum density of 4 to 5 du/per acre with
urban services. [Prior S(R-I) zoning allowed max. 2 du/per acre]
• Held a Joint Planning Commission and Board of Commissioner
Meeting (August 6) to review compliance issues & work plan.
• Adopted Public Participation Process, including public meeting
schedule (August 6, 2008).
• Tonight’s Work shop
Public Participation Process
Planning Commission (PC)
• August:
Workshops every Wednesday.
• Sept. 3 & 10:
Work sessions on draft updates
for public hearing.
• Sept. 17:
Public Hearing at County
Courthouse
• Sept. 18:
Public Hearing on West-end
(likely in Forks)
• Sept. 24:
Recommendation
Public Participation Process
Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
• Aug.– Oct: Staff Briefings at Monday Work
sessions thru October.
•Oct. 14:
Public Hearings
» County
Courthouse at Regular-meeting (10:30 am)
» County Courthouse or Sequim area (evening)
• Oct. 15:
Public Hearings
» Clallam
Bay-Sekiu Area (Day)
» City of Forks Area (Night)
• Oct. 21:
Decision (Adopt Compliance Updates)
Recommendations
Hendrickson/N. Priest Rd Area
• Adopt the Sequim Urban Residential – II
(S(R-II) Comprehensive Plan Land Use
and Zoning designation.
• Pursue intergovernmental agreement with
City on annexations and utility extensions.
– Avoid piecemeal annexations of existing subdivisions by
requiring the majority of subdivision lot owners to support the
annexation.
– Avoid leap frog utility extensions into existing subdivisions.
Recommendations
Hendrickson/N. Priest Rd Area
• Consider:
– UGA Reduction as part of 2009 Annual Docket (possibly 2008).
– Any removed lands consider for “urban transition” designation that would
place controls on future development infill.
– Place interim moratorium on new land divisions pending review of UGA
Reduction & Urban Transition designations [Exclude divisions that result
in 5 acre or larger lots - only one parcel eligible].
Objectives:
– Address Hearing Board’s order to prevent further conversion of
undeveloped land into land into sprawling, low density development.
– Retain potential for future urban densities, especially on the few
remaining larger lots, while area is evaluated.
– Consider land owner interest to be removed from the UGA.
– Evaluate for compliance with GMA.
– Coordinate with City of Sequim.
Recommendations
Other Areas
• Adopt the Interim Sequim Urban
Residential – II (S(R-II) as final
designation.
• This designation is consistent with the
current City of Sequim Optimum Land Use
Map for these areas.
Public Participation Process
How Can I Provide Input?
•Provide Public Comments at:
–Planning Commission Meetings and Workshops
–Planning Commission & County Board Public Hearings
•Send written comments to:
Clallam County Department of Community Development
RE: GMA Compliance Comments
223 E. 4th Street, Suite 5
Port Angeles, WA 98362
•Email : [email protected]
Public Participation Process
How Can I Provide Input?
•Written comments are welcome through the
close of the Board of Commissioners public
hearing(s).
•Commissioner public hearings are
scheduled for October 14 and 15.
Public Participation Process
How Will Public be Notified?
•Public Meeting & Hearing Agendas posted at: www.clallam.net
(Click on “2008 Growth Management Compliance Proceeding” link
under Current Issues)
•To request to be placed on mailing or email list:
–Provide us contact information on meeting sign-up sheet.
–By Email: [email protected]
–By Phone: (360) 417-2277
–By Mail:
Clallam County Department of Community Development
RE: GMA Compliance Mailing List
223 E. 4th Street, Suite 5
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(Please include name and mailing and/or email address)
Public Participation Process
How can I become more informed?
•Clallam County Website: www.clallam.net
(Click on “2008 Growth Management Compliance Proceeding”
link under Current Issues)
•Visit the Clallam County Department of Community
Development located at the Clallam County Courthouse at 223
E. 4th Street, Port Angeles, Washington, during regular-business
hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
•Questions about upcoming meetings or want to speak to a
County Planner phone: (360) 417-2277 (Staff Assistant)
QUESTIONS?