HomeMy WebLinkAbout3220ORDINANCE NO. 3220
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
rezoning a newly annexed area in the Southwest Urban Growth
Area south of U.S. Highway 101 west of Gakin Road to
Industrial Heavy (IH).
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Port Angeles has considered a
proposal to rezone to Industrial Heavy (IH) the recently annexed property in the Southwest Urban
Growth Area south of U.S. Highway 101 west of Gakin Road as legally described below; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended to the City Council approval
of the rezone proposal with a suggestion that a service road parallel to Highway 101 be included
to provide access to commercial lots; and
WHEREAS, the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act (Chapter 43.21C
RCW) have been met; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after conducting a public hearing, considering the
Planning Commission's recommendation, finds that there have been changes in circumstances
since the current zoning designations were adopted and that said rezone is in the best interest of
the City and its citizens and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES
DO HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. The Findings and Conclusions marked Exhibit B and attached to this
Ordinance are hereby adopted, entered, and incorporated herein.
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Section 2. The Official Zoning Map, Ordinance 2801 as amended, is hereby
amended to change the zoning of the following described property to Industrial Heavy (IH):
A portion of the south half of section 8, Township 30 North Range 6
West of the Willamette Meridian, Clallam County, Washington,
described as follows and as shown in Exhibit A:
Parcels: 63008339020, 63008330125, and 63008330150.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to attach a copy of this Ordinance to
the Official Zoning Map and to file certified copies with the Clallam County Auditor and Clallam
County Assessor.
Section 4 - Severability. If any provisions of this Ordinance or its application to
any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance, or application of the
provisions of the Ordinance to other persons or circumstances, is not affected.
Section 5 - Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect five days following the
date of its publication by summary.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the ist day of November, 2005.
ATTEST:
Becky J.0 ,C(yClerk
PUBLISHED: November 6 , 2005
By Summary
Richard A. Headrick, Mayor
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William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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Exhibit `B"
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS IN SUPPORT OF REZONE APPLICATION - REZ 05 -02 -
CITY OF PORT ANGELES:
Findings
1. On August 30, 2005, the City of Port Angeles submitted a request on behalf of property
owners to rezone approximately 38.94 acres from Residential Single Family RS -7 to
Industrial Heavy. The area was annexed to the city in June 2005 by ordinance #3207.
2. The City's Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map is intended as the guiding document in
determining the consistency in zoning and establishing a conceptual framework for land
use decisions.
3. The property is described as tax parcels 63008339020, 63008330125, 63008330150, and is
situated between Bruch Construction and Gakin Rd south of S.R.101.
4. The purpose of the IH zone (PAMC 17.34.010) is "This is the least restrictive industrial
zone intended to be the area in which heavy industry could develop causing the least
impact on other land uses. Significant adverse impacts can be expected from permitted
industrial uses that involve hazardous materials, noise, air and water pollution, shift
work around the clock, entertainment businesses with adult -only activities, and outside
storage yards and manufacturing activities. This zone provides the basic urban land use
pattern for heavy industrial uses with direct access to major transportation facilities,
design standards for greater truck traffic, and buffers for nonindustrial uses unless
deemed impractical."
5. County Zoning in the area includes County - Rural Moderate (R2) to the south, County
Urban Low Density (LD) and County - Urban Neighborhood Commercial (UNC) to the
north. City zoning includes Industrial Heavy (IH) zoning to the west and residential
Trailer Park to the northwest. Developed properties in the area are consistent with
underlying zoning designations.
6. A rezone proposal cannot be considered a spot zone if it meets the following tests: 1) the
parcel of land has not been singled out for special and privileged treatment; 2) the
singling out is in the public interest and not only for the benefit of the land owner; and 3)
the action is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan.
7. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designates properties in the area as Industrial.
8. The Comprehensive Plan was reviewed in its entirety with respect to the proposal. The
following elements, goals, and policies were found to be most relevant to the proposal:
Growth Management Element Goal A, and Policies A.1 (a); Land Use Map Goal A and
Policy A.1,2; Goal H and Policy H.1.
9. The inventory of Industrial Heavy (IH) zoned land is approximately 809.2 acres. Analysis
of the buildable land supplies of various zones has shown that the existing Heavy
Industrial zoning is approximately 65% developed and is largely owned by the Port.
10. The SEPA Responsible Official issued a Determination of Non - Significance on August
30, 2005.
11. The public comment and notification period for the Planning Commission meeting ran
from August 30 to September 19, 2005. Mailing labels were provided by the applicant.
Surrounding property owners were notified that the request was for Industrial Heavy.
12. One letter of concern was received as a result of the public notification process. The
main issues of concern were regarding the existing wetland and the perceived need for a
stop light at Fairmount Ave. Additionally, the letter indicated that the landowners in the
area may wish to continue using their property for raising livestock. The letter was
included in staff's continued review of the proposal.
13. Future development of the subject property will require specific project review including
issues such as access, noise, lighting, landscaping and environmentally sensitive review.
14. Section 17.96.100 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code identifies procedures for
amendment to (rezone) the City's Zoning Map
Conclusions:
1. The proposal is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map as this
area is designated as Industrial. Based on this designation staff is recommending
approval of the proposed rezone.
2. The rezone is compatible with the surrounding zoning and land uses and will allow
development of the site to a higher density that has been identified as desired for the area
by the City through its Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation and is therefore
in the public interest.
3. The City's action on rezone application REZ 05 -02 is consistent with the established
procedures for amending the Zoning Code set forth in Section 17.96.100, Port Angeles
Municipal Code.
4. Municipal utilities in the area will be adequate to supply power, water, communications,
and sewer. Ultimate development plans may require further improvement by the
developer. As no adverse impacts to neighboring streets are anticipated and street,
walkway, and drainage will be also required with subsequent development, the proposed
rezone is in the public interest.
Adopted by the Port Angeles City Council at its meeting of November 1, 2005.
Gary Bids raun, NFayor
Becky J. Up ;e,, C Clerk
Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on November 1. 2005
Ordinance No. 3220
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, rezones a newly annexed area in
the Southwest Urban Growth Area south of U.S. Highway 101 west of Gakin Road to
Industrial Heavy (IH). The property is described as a portion of the south half of Section 8,
Township 30 North Range 6 West of the Willamette Meridian, Clallam County, Washington,
Parcels 63008339020, 63008330125, and 63008330150.
Ordinance No. 3221
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revises the City's Fire
Department Fees - Medic I, and Chapter 3.70 of the Port Angeles Municipal Code.
The full texts of the Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office or will be
mailed upon request. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
These Ordinances shall take effect five days following the date of publication by summary.
Becky J. Upton, CMC
City Clerk
Publish: November 6, 2005