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Home My WebLink AboutVAR2002-00037 - VAR Inspections - 1/29/2004 soMASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Mason County Bldg.1 411 N.5th P.O.Box 279 Shelton,WA 98584 (360) 427-9670 Belfair (360) 275-4467 Elma (360) 482-5269 Seattle (206) 464-6968 Mr. Craig Stillwell Stillwell Architects 613 NW 41" St. Seattle, WA. 98107 June 26, 2003 Dear Mr. Stillwell, Thank you for your comments, dated June 9, 2003,regarding Mason County Resource Ordinance Variance,VAR 2002-00037, Gateaway Treehouse project. Planning staff has considered these comments, and with all due respect, does not feel that they would change our recommendation. Staff s preliminary finding is part of the development review process per the Mason County Resource Ordinance Chapter 17.01.120(2). In order for the County to reach a decision regarding the project, due process must take place.The comments submitted by your office, on June 9, 2003, would be included as part of the record. Staff also offers that due consideration be given to alternate sites for the proposed project outside the stream buffer and other setbacks,which would not require a Resource Ordinance Variance review and public process. If you wish to reconsider the placement of the proposed project, staff would be happy to assist in determining alternate locations and appropriate permits. In any case,please let us know how you would like staff to proceed. If you have any further questions or comments,you may contact myself at 427-9670 ext. 363 or Bob Fink,Planning Manager at 427-9670 ext. 366. Sincerely Yours, Diane M-Jones Senior Planner, Mason County JI T From: Pam Bennett-Cumming To: Craig Stillwell Subject: Re: GATEAWAY-Variance questions Craig, Thanks for your patience, your phone message is on my list to respond today - however email contact is a great way to get questions answered quickly, as long as we're both near a computer. Your application hasn't reached my desk yet, but I understand from the permit planner that you turned one in - I look forward to reviewing it. Given that, below is an overview type response to your questions. a) What is the procedure/timeline from this point forward(publication, public hearing, etc) First we review the submitted application to determine if its complete -there's a 28 day period for that, and we will contact you in that time if we are missing anything, then the actual review process starts. The HMP is sent out to agencies and the area Tribe for review, comment period is 28 days. Within that review timeframe we initiate the public process, which includes public notice in the paper, with a 30 day comment period, then a public meeting before the Planning Commission is set (2wk notice)than a public hearing before the Board of Mason County Commissioners (2wk notice) at which the final decision is made. I'll be able to better discuss timelines and scheduling that will work with you and your client once I have had an opportunity to review the application. b) Is information submitted sufficient(excluding the HMP) or does the Country require additional information at this time Again, I'll need to review the info then respond more completely to this question... Generally we are looking for both the necessary documents & materials, and content. Re: documents etc. for the Mason Environmental Permit Variance process- Mason Environmental Permit and Variance application, release for publication costs, adjacent property owners within 300 feet of property boundary (if several parcels in same ownership, then within 300 ft of the boundary of the whole ownership), site plan, vicinity map, elevation plan (profile), any additional plan/detail necessary to understand the project, and the Habitat Management Plan. If during our review it appears additional material is needed we'll request it at that time. Re: content, I can give you a better answer once I have reviewed the application. I hope this helps, please feel free to contact me with questions as we go. Once I've had a chance to review the application and the HMP, I'll need to do a site visit. >>> "Craig Stillwell" <sarchitects7587 c@gwest.net> 06/13/02 01:19PM >>> Pam I'm Craig Stillwell, the architect coordinating the variance application for the accessory structure at East 6791 Highway 106 in Union. I submitted documents on Monday, June 10, for both a Building Permit and Variance. I also submitted a letter requesting deferred submittal of the Habitat Management Plan which is currently being developed. (I have been told that this was an approach discussed during your meeting with Joseph Gellings) At the time of the submittal the Planning Tech at the counter referred me to you as a source of answers for questions that he was unable to answer. I tried to reach you that afternoon but ended up leaving a message your voice mail. t The following questions have been asked by my client: a) What is the procedure/timeline from this point forward (publication, public hearing, etc) b) Is information submitted sufficient (excluding the HMP) or does the Country require additional information at this time Any help you can provide regarding these issues or any other relevant issues is greatly appreciated Thanks! Craig Stillwell Cell 206 406 5280 From: Pam Bennett-Cumming To: Craig Stillwell Subject: Re: GATEAWAY-Play equipment Craig, Thanks for the reply. I am doing a little further research on your question - could you give me a little more detail? What kind of equipment, what quantity? This area is under the jurisdiction of the Mason County Shoreline Master Program (development and structure setbacks from the shoreline of Hood Canal), as well as the provisions for stream buffers and setbacks that you are aware of from the Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Area Chapter of the Mason County Resource Ordinance (buffer setbacks and structure setbacks from Dalby Creek and the Hood Canal). So I'll need a little more information to research the question, and provide you with an answer. >>> "Craig Stillwell" <sarchitects7587@gwest.net> 06/14/02 02:47PM >>> Pam The Owners of East 6791 Highway 106 in Union (the same location as our variance) have asked if it is okay to put playground equipment (swings, slide, climbing bars, similar) on the existing lawn on the north side of the existing residence (between the house &the bulkhead) If you refer to the setback diagrams submitted with the variance application for the accessory structure you will see that this existing lawn is in the shoreline setback and partially in the stream buffer&setback I combed the code and was unable to find anything permitting or prohibiting this type of equipment in the proposed location Thanks! Craig Stillwell Stillwell Architects MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Mason County Bldg. 1 411 N.5th P.O. Box 279 Shelton,WA 98584 (360) 427-9670 Belfair (360) 275-4467 Elma (360) 482-5269 Seattle (206) 464-6968 Mr.Craig Stillwell Stillwell Architects 613 NW 41S`ST. Seattle,WA. 98107 May 2,2003 Dear Mr. Stillwell, Per our telephone conversation,May 2,2003,I am enclosing a copy of the Mason County Resource Ordinance Variance criteria(17.01.150 E). At your request,the Department of Community Development planning staff has reviewed the variance application and supplemental information for Resource Variance 2002-00037,Gateway Treehouse,prior to further action. Planning staff s preliminary determination to recommend denial of the proposed project has not been altered. Specifically,this determination is based principally on review standards three and five: "The granting of the variance must be necessary for the reasonable use of the land or building and the variance as granted by the County is the minimum variance that shall accomplish this purpose. The findings shall fully set forth the circumstances by which this Chapter would deprive the applicant of a reasonable use of the land. Mere loss in value shall not justify a variation." "The granting of the variance shall not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Chapter to other lands or buildings in the same designation" The purpose of a Resource Ordinance Variance is to allow the County to consider requests where the strict application of said standards would deprive property owners of reasonable use of the property.After considering the facts and materials of your Resource Ordinance Variance application,we cannot support approval of the proposed structure as a necessary reasonable use of this property. Please advise us how you would like to proceed on this Variance application. We will await your comments before continuing review of the variance application.If you have any further questions,you may contact myself 427-9670 ext,363,or Bob Fink,Planning Manager at 427-9670 ext.366. Sincerely yours, Diane Marcus Jones Senior Planner,Mason County PERMIT NO.: r DATE RECEIVED: MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTERIM RESOURCE ORDINANCE (Chapter 17.01 MCC) 411 N. 5TH Street/P.O. Box 578,Shelton,Wa 98584 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT APPLICATION MASON ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT CONDITIONAL USE ❑ VARIANCE ❑ re-C 4- I(PC.oc FEE — :!�570.co EEC_—:!�(p00.OG The purpose of the Interim Resource Ordinance is to protect Mason County's natural resource lands and critical areas and is under the authority of Chapters 36.34, 36.70A, 39.34, 58.17, 76.09, 84.33, 84.34 and 90.58 RCW. PLEASE PRINT 1 r'' j f �� FEE:$110.00 1. Owner. �USL — lN►rtSF� V�2i�'��uc�U�l'U Owner Mailing Address: �>r-lyr Site Ad ress: Gn71 iorb � City: I4� c1 State: i,�lA Zip; Ct 33 City: I01� State: Zip: °�i ,r L Lien/ Title Holder: WA Phone:4- 39a 9t' Fire District# S Address: NPc cr�i s-t4*11 ll City: SIGNATURE: State: Zip; 2. Parcel Number: 32-Z 13 - Sb Legal description: gel'. 4�6"neA Parcel Size: S(A I A-:?;3 3. Directions to Site: �i4waA oS XP_ 4. State what sections required a permit: Long-Term Commercial Forest, Chapter 17.10.060; Inhoiding Lands, Chapter 17.01.062; Mineral Resource Lands, Chapter 17.01.066; Wetlands, 17.01.070; Critical Aquifer Recharge, Chapter 17.01.080; Aquatic Management Areas, Chapter 17.01.110; Frequently Flooded Areas, Chapter 17.01.090; Landslide Hazard Areas, 17.01.100; Seismic Hazard Areas, Chapter 17.01.102; Erosion Hazard Areas, 17.01.104. 5. Identify current use of property with existing improvements: , >I y- W G 6. Identify and describe the proposed project, including the type of materials to be used, construction methods, principal dimensions, and other pertinent Information (Attach additional sheets If needed): �/►� �,°ii VIM ✓" 2,5t� 7. Any water on or adjacent to property: Saltwater Lake River Pond Wetland � Seasonal Runoff Other �5�TY 8. Will there be an alteration of a wetland and/or wetland vegetation area? Yes No 9. If septic is located on project site, include records. Cvc c` ��iL c v�1ht'Cp� Connect to septic? Community Septic? Public Water Supply? Well? 10. Type of Job: New Add Alt Repair Demolition Other This permit is granted pursuant to the Interim Resource Ordinance(Chapter 17.01 MCC)and nothing in this permit shall excuse the applicant from compliance with any other federal, state, or local statutes, ordinances, or regulations applicable to this project, but not inconsistent with the Interim Resource Ordinance. The permit maybe rescinded pursuant to the event the permittee fails to comply with the conditions of this ordinance. FFShow the following on the sign an EExisting Dimensions Flood Zones Structures Fences cture Setbacks Driveways Water Lines Shorelines Drainage Plans Topography Septic System Wells Indicate Directional by (N,S,E,W,etc.) Proposed Improvements Easements In relation to plot plan Name of Flanking Street APPLICANT TO DRAW SITE PLAN BELOW APPLICANT TO DRAW TOPOGRAPH BELOW: DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Planning: Environmental Health: Building Plan Review: Occupancy Group: Fire Marshal: Other: Corld.itions: TOTAL FEES: ----------------------------------- Accepted by: 1te,