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RESOLUTION /1-7a
A RESOLUTION affirming and elaborating upon
annexation policy guidelines.
WHEREAS it is necessary to prevent or minimize unantici-
pated budgetary disruptions which are precipitated by unplanned
enlargement of existing city improvements adjacent to, and therefor
necessitated by the subdivision of relatively large and recently
annexed territories, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to simultaneously insure parity
of treatment'of developers of silchterritories; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ANGELES as follows:
Every proposed annexation shall be analyzed to ensure
that the existing city improvements are adequate to meet the in-
creased burden which would be generated by the proposed annexation
and that it will not become necessary for city funds to be expended
to enlarge such existing improvements. The planning agency
shall, when discussing proposed annexations with applicants, and
when preparing staff reports and recommendations disclose and
adhere to the following, but not by way of limitation, five
guidelines:
1. On any undeveloped territory that is considered for
annexation for promotional or developmental purposes, a master
plan must be prepared as part of any annexation agreement. Such
master plan shall be prepared in sufficient detail to )ndicate
the size of utilities, streets and other improvement~ In the
event that analysis of the master plan indicates that existing
city utilities or access streets may not be adequate to serve the
totality of the territory proposed for annexation, a performance
bond sufficient to pay the cost of instal1~ion of or enlargement
of existing improvements shall be required as a part of any
annexation agreement. Such performance bond shall be required
ithout respect to whether such enlargement is within or outside
the boundaries of the proposed annexation territory.
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2. An environmental impact statement shall be required on
promotional annexations and subdivisions consisting of approximately
twenty lots or greater or where unusual environmental conditions
may exist in the: territories. If only a portion of the total
area proposed for annexation is to be developed immediately, the
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main thrust of the EIS should be on the portion being developed
but with recognition being given to the problems that will be
created when the remaining sections are developed.
3. Each portion being developed shall be fully platted
indicating all improvements; which improvements shall be in
compliance with city specifications and a performance bond posted
to guarantee the work.
4. Upon the development of the subsequent portions, one of
the major elements of the preliminary and final review processes
shall be to determine if that plat is in compliance with the
master plan which was adopted as a part of the annexation agree-
ment. In the event that the developer proposes to increase the
number of lots in any portion, the amount of the performance bond
shall be increased proportionately.
5. Financial letters of credit shall not be accepted in
lieu of performance bonds.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles
at a regular meeting of the Council held on the ~I
day of
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1arian C. Parrish, C1ty Clerk
!M'PROVED AS TO FORM:
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f' T. walrat~, City Attorney
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