HomeMy WebLinkAbout80-17 - Ord. Adopting the 2017 Mason County Docket of Comprehensive Plan AmendmentsORDINANCE NUMBER 10-\ 7
An Ordinance Adopting the 2017 Mason County Docket of
Comprehensive Plan Amendments, including updates to the 2005
Mason County Comprehensive Plan, Mason County Land Use Map, and
amendments to Mason County Development Regulations as required
by Washington State Law.
An Ordinance of the Mason County Board of Commissioners ("Commissioners") Adopting
the 2017 Mason County Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments, on December 5th,
2017.
Whereas Mason County is required by the Growth Management Act (GMA), RCW
36.70A.130, to conduct a periodic review and update of its Comprehensive Plan and
Development Regulations to ensure consistency with updated state laws and
population and employment projectionsi
Whereas work on the 2016-2036 Update began in 2015, and included discussions with
the City of Shelton and incorporation of their updated population and employment
forecasts, as well as the discussions with Squaxin Island Tribal Nation, Skokomish Tribal
Nation, the communities of Allyn and Belfair, neighboring counties, state, regional,
special districts, other local partners, and the general publici
Whereas the Washington State Growth Management Act at RCW 36.70A.470(2) allows
any interested person, including citizens, hearing examiners, staff of other agencies,
and others, to request amendments to the Mason County Comprehensive Plan, Zoning
Map, or suggest Comprehensive Plan policy amendments or development regulation
amendments.
Whereas Mason County is also proposing amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
and Development Regulations to meet current state and federal requirements, in
addition to those proposed by citizens.
Whereas Mason County Code (MCC) 15.09.060 requires the County consider both the
Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation amendments together one time
each year.
Whereas the Planning Office prepared a Comprehensive Plan Amendment report
which was made available to the public, presented to the Board and Planning
Commission, and finally approved by the Planning Commission October 16 th, 2017.
Whereas the following Comprehensive Plan Amendments were transmitted to the
State Office of Community Development and other agencies; and the following
amendments have been included in the State Environmental Policy Act review:
CITIZEN INITIATED AMENDMENTS
Planning Commission
Amendment Description Recommendation
Neil, Jeffery and Stephanie -(DDR2017-00085): Request removal of
Parcel 12329-13 -00010, approximately 1 acre, from the Belfair Urban
Growth Boundary and rezone it to Rural Residential (RR5) from Residential
Neil Rezone (R -4). They own the parcel immediately adjacent to this parcel that is
inside the Belfair Urban Growth Area and would like to build on it.
Concerns over feasibility of sewer connection in the vicinity of Irene Creek
are cited as reasons for the Urban Growth Boundary adjustment and
rezone request. Do Pass
Padden, James -Puget Sound Evergreen (DDR2017-00074): Following a
boundary line adjustment to Parcel 12320-10-93290, this request is for a
rezone of approximately 2.24 acres from Medium Density Residential (R-5)
to General Commercial and Business Industrial (GC-BI). The business,
Padden Rezone Puget Sound Evergreen, owned and operated by James Padden, has been
a legal non -conforming use since Belfair zoning was established in 1998
and in business for over 20 years . This rezone complies with MCC
8 .52.210 stating that all legal nonconforming uses shall be encouraged to
convert to a conforming use whenever possible . Do Pass
Revise Belfair Urban Growth Area development regulations (MCC 17 .20 -
Belfair 17.35) consistent with best management practices for stormwater, current
Development national transportation standards, and other best practices all consistent
Regulations with goals, policies and objectives of Mason Counties Comprehensive Plan
and provisions of the Washington State Growth Management Act. Do Pass
COUNTY INITIATED AMENDMENTS
Planning Commission
Amendment Description Recommendation
MCC 17.04.502;
17 .21.010; Limit non -agricultural uses to agricultural lands less suited for agricultural
8.52 .061 purposes (RCW 36 .70A .177(3)) Do Pass
MCC 15.07.030 Ensure continued public involvement in the Comprehensive Plan including
annual and emergency amendments (RCW 36 .70A .130(2)) Do Pass
MCC 17 .03.022 Permit electric vehicle charging stations in all zones except residential,
resource or critical areas (RCW 36 .70A.695) Do Pass
MCC6 .68 Do Pass -Included in
Revisions to Water Adequacy Regulations in response to public comment Recorded Motion
Mason County is required to conduct a periodic update of its
Comprehensive Plan under RCW 36.70A .131. The update includes : an
MASON COUNTY update of population and employment forecasts; updates necessitated by
2016-2036 changes in state law; revisions to Countywide Planning Policies ; and
COMPREHENSIVE incorporation of new public input. Each required element of the 2005
PLAN UPDATE Comprehensive Plan has been updated including: land use, housing,
transportation, utilities, economic development, shorelines, capital
facilities, parks and recreation, and rural elements . Do Pass with Amendment
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED By the Board of County
Commissioners:
This 2017 Mason County Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments, is hereby
approved and will be transferred to Washington State Department of Commerce.
+~ 1) DATED this 5 day of le,,e,g~ 2017.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON