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STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
1011 Plum Street SE a PO Box 42525 • Olympia, Washington 98504-2525 (360)725-4000
www.commerce.wa.gov
September 25, 2018
Kell Rowen
Planning Manager
Mason County
615 W Alder Street
Post Office Box 186
Shelton, Washington 98584
Dear Ms. Rowen:
Thank you for sending the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce)the following materials as
required under RCW 36.70A.106. Please keep this letter as documentation that you have met this procedural
requirement.
County of Mason -Adopted Ordinance 63-18 amending a 0.44 acre parcel from Low Density
Residential to General Commercial in the Belfair UGA. These materials were received on September
25, 2018 and processed with the Material ID#25317.
County of Mason -Adopted Ordinance 60-18 amending a 3-acre parcel from RR5 to RC3. These
materials were received on September 25, 2018 and processed with the Material ID#25318.
County of Mason -Adopted Ordinance 62-18 amending a 0.36 acre parcel from RC3 to RR2.5. These
materials were received on September 25, 2018 and processed with the Material ID#25319.
County of Mason -Adopted Ordinance 61-18, amending rezone of a 35-acre parcel from Public
Institutional to General Commercial in the Shelton UGA. These materials were received on September
25, 2018 and processed with the Material ID#25320.
County of Mason -Adopted Ordinance 64-18, correcting of Mason County future land use map and
development areas map panel 7 of 10 from long term commercial forest to inholding lands. These
materials were received on September 25, 2018 and processed with the Material ID#25321.
We have forwarded a copy of this notice to other state agencies..
If this submitted material is an adopted amendment, then please keep this letter as documentation that you
have met the procedural requirement under RCW 36.70A.106.
If you have submitted this material as a draft amendment,then final adoption may occur no earlier than sixty
days following the date of receipt by Commerce. Please remember to submit the final adopted amendment
to Commerce within ten days of adoption.
If you have any questions, please contact Growth Management Services at
reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov, or call Dave Andersen (509)434-4491 or Paul Johnson (360)725-3048.
Sincerely,
Review Team
Growth Management Services
ORDINANCE NUMBER
AMENDMENTTO MASON COUNTY SHELTON UGA MAP
MASON COUNTY REZONE
ORDINANCE Mason County Shelton Urban Growth Area (UGA) Map (rezone) under the
authority of RCW 36.70A.
WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.130) requires each
county, including Mason County, to take legislative action to review and revise its
comprehensive plan and development regulations to ensure that the plan and regulations
continue to comply with the requirements of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the County needs to address certain requests for comprehensive plan and zoning
changes to meet the goals and requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW (Growth Management
Act); and
WHEREAS, Mason County, owner of real property in Mason County known as parcel 42002-
10-00020, has requested a zoning change of their property from Public Institutional (PI) to
General Commercial (GC); and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2018, the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission held a public
hearing to consider the amendment and passed a motion to recommend approval of said
rezone; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners considered the requested rezone at a duly
advertised public hearing on September 4, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners took public testimony from interested
parties, considered all the written and oral arguments, testimony and comments presented;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners also considered the Staff Report and
recommendations of the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that the proposed amendment to the
Shelton UGA Map complies with all applicable requirements of the Growth Management
Act, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Mason County Code, and that it is in the best public
interest; and
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED, the Mason County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and
ADOPTS amendment to the Mason County Shelton UGA Map rezoning parcel 42002-10-
00020 from Public Institutional (PI)to General Commercial (GC).
DATED this '1 day of 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
R dy Neatherlin, Chair
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'r�wry,CIA of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Terri Drexler, dommissioner
Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA Kevin Shutty, ommissioner
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Department of Commerce
Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment
60 Days Prior to Adoption
Indicate one (or both, if applicable):
❑ Comprehensive Plan Amendment
® Development Regulation Amendment
Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, the following jurisdiction provides notice of intent to adopt a
proposed comprehensive plan amendment and/or development regulation amendment under
the Growth Management Act.
Jurisdiction: Mason County
Mailing Address: 615 W. Alder St; Shelton, WA 98584
Date: June 20, 2018
Contact Name: Kell Rowen
Title/Position: Planning Manager
Phone Number: 360.427.9670 ext. 286
E-mail Address: krowen@co.mason.wa.us
Brief Description of the Proposed amendment to rezone a 35-acre parcel
Proposed/Draft Amendment: from Public Institutional to General Commercial in
If this draft amendment is provided to the Shelton Urban Growth Area.
supplement an existing 60-day notice
already submitted, then please provide
the date the original notice was
submitted and the Commerce Material
ID number located in your Commerce
acknowledgement letter.
Is this action part of the
scheduled review and update? Yes:
GMA requires review every 8 years No: _X_
under RCW 36.70A.130(4)-(6).
Public Hearing Date: Planning Board/Commission: July 16, 2018
Council/County Commission: August 28, 2018
Proposed Adoption Date: August 28, 2018
REQUIRED: Attach or include a copy of the proposed amendment text or document(s).
We do not accept a website hyperlink requiring us to retrieve external documents.
Jurisdictions must submit the actual document(s) to Commerce. If you experience
difficulty, please contact reviewteam(cD-commerce.wa.gov
Rev 06/2016
MASON COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Building,Planning,Environmental Health,Community Health
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission will hold a
public hearing at the Mason County Courthouse Building 1, Commission Chambers, 411 North
Fifth Street, Shelton, WA 98584 on Monday,July 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
SAID HEARING will be to consider adopting the following Development Areas amendment
(rezone):
• Rezoning from Public Institutional (PI) to General Commercial (GC) within the Shelton
Urban Growth Area (Parcel Nos. 42002-10-00010 and 42002-10-00020).
Any person desiring to express their view or to be notified of the action taken on the
application should attend the hearing and/or notify:
MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
615 W. Alder Street
Shelton, WA 98584
Please visit the Mason County website (http://www.co.mason.wa.us/ac/planning-
commission/index.php) for a detailed list of agenda items. For information regarding this hearing
contact Kell Rowen at (360) 427-9670 ext. 286 or krowenCa@co.mason.wa.us.
If special accommodations are needed, please contact Kell Rowen, 427-9670, Ext.286. From
the Belfair area, please dial 275-4467; from the Elma area please dial 482-5269.
MASON COUNTY
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
o: Board of Mason County Commissioners
From: Kell Rowen, Planning Manager Action Agenda ❑
Public Hearing 0
Other ❑
Department: Community Services Ext: 286
Date: September 4, 2o18 Agenda Item #
(Commissioner Staff To
Com lete)
Briefing Date: August 20, 2o18
Briefing Presented By: Kell Rowen
[ ] Item Was Not Previously Briefed With The Board
Please Provide Explanation Of Urgency
ITEM: Public hearing September 4, 2018 at 9:3o a.m.to consider rezoning parcel
42002-3.0-00020 from Public Institutional(PI)to General Commercial (GC). This parcel is
located within the Shelton UGA.
BACKGROUND:
Mason County is the proponent for this rezone.The property is undeveloped and proposed for
surplus. A surplus condition is for the property to be rezoned from Public Institutional to
General Commercial.
The Planning Advisory Commission held a public hearing on July 16, 2o18 and after
consideration of the staff report and public testimony,voted unanimously to
recommend approval of the rezone to the Board of County Commissioners.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Board of County Commissioners shall approve the rezone of parcel number 42002-10-
00020 from Public Institutional (PI)to General Commercial (GC).
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance
Staff Report with Attachments
8/14/2018
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ORDINANCE NUMBER
AMENDM ENT TO MASON COUNTY SHELTON UGA MAP
MASON COUNTY REZONE
ORDINANCE Mason County Shelton Urban Growth Area (UGA) Map (rezone) under the
authority of RCW 36.70A.
WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.130) requires each
county, including Mason County, to take legislative action to review and revise its
comprehensive plan and development regulations to ensure that the plan and regulations
continue to comply with the requirements of the Act; and
WHEREAS, the County needs to address certain requests for comprehensive plan and zoning
changes to meet the goals and requirements of Chapter 36.70A RCW (Growth Management
Act); and
WHEREAS, Mason County, owner of real property in Mason County known as parcel 42002-
10-00020, has requested a zoning change of their property from Public Institutional (PI) to
General Commercial (GC); and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2018, the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission held a public
hearing to consider the amendment and passed a motion to recommend approval of said
rezone; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners considered the requested rezone at a duly
advertised public hearing on September 4, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners took public testimony from interested
parties, considered all the written and oral arguments, testimony and comments presented;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners also considered the Staff Report and
recommendations of the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that the proposed amendment to the
Shelton UGA Map complies with all applicable requirements of the Growth Management
Act, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Mason County Code, and that it is in the best public
interest; and
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED, the Mason County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and
ADOPTS amendment to the Mason County Shelton UGA Map rezoning parcel 42002-10-
00020 from Public Institutional (PI) to General Commercial (GC).
DATED this day of 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
Randy Neatherlin, Chair
Melissa Drewry, Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Terri Drexler, Commissioner
Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA Kevin Shutty, Commissioner
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REQUEST FOR REZONE
STAFF PROPOSAL - PROPOSED REZONE OF 35 ACRES FROM
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL (PI) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) IN THE
SHELTON LIGA
STAFF CONTACT
Kell McAboy, Planning Manager Jerry Hauth, Public Works Director
Ext. 286 Ext. 453
APPLICANT PROPERTY OWNER
Mason County Public Works Mason County
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
Rezone parcel 42002-1.0-00020 from Public Institutional (PI) to General Commercial (GC). This
parcel is located within the Shelton UGA and does not require an amendment to the Future Land
Use Map.
PARCEL INFORMATION
Parcel No. 42002-10-00020•is 35 acres in size and is located west of and adjacent to N. US soi, east
of and adjacent to Public Works Dr., north of and adjacent to Dayton Airport Rd and south of the
existing Public Works complex.This lot is undeveloped and currently treed.
ZONING INFORMATION
CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATION:
PI—Public Institutional
The public institutional designation is intended to:
A. Provide an area for activities relating to the purpose of state and local governmental entities
and semi-public institutions providing necessary public services; and
B. Provide for continued operation and facilitate managed growth of existing major institutions
within the Shelton UGA;
C. Provide and protect parks, open space and other natural, physical assets of the community to
improve the aesthetic and functional features of the community.
PROPOSED ZONING DESIGNATION:
GC—General Commercial
The intent of the General Commercial (GC) zone is to provide for those commercial uses and
activities which are dependent on convenient vehicular access and to provide development
standards which enhance pedestrian and transit access.The regulations are intended to integrate
new development with existing uses to achieve a better environment for users arriving by car or
by foot and to maintain or enhance the livability of adjacent residential neighborhoods.
Staff Report-BOCC
Page 2 August 14,2018
BACKGROUND
The property is undeveloped and proposed for surplus.A surplus condition is for the property to be
rezoned from Public Institutional to General Commercial.
ANALYSIS
Mason County Code Section 17.05.o8o(a) describes the eight rezone criteria used to review a
rezone proposal. These criterions have been established and adopted specifically for Mason
County to establish standards by which each rezone is to be reviewed. The Code requires that each
rezone be evaluated considering these standards; however, it does not require that they all be met.
Below is Staffs response to the proposed request:
i. Development allowed by the proposed rezone designation shall not damage public health,
safety and welfare.
Development allowed under General Commercial zone is similar to development allowed under
Public Institutional zone and would likely have similar land use and types of structures, as well as
development, design, parking, and landscape requirements. No site characteristics or allowable
and reasonably anticipated uses would indicate a risk to public health, safety, or welfare.
2. The zone designation shall be consistent with the Mason County Comprehensive Plan,
Development Regulations, and other county ordinances, and with the Growth Management
Act; and that designation shall match the characteristics of the area to be rezoned better than
any other zone designation.
The proposed rezone is consistent with Mason County code including development regulations,
County ordinances, and the Growth Management Act. Mason County Public Works determined
there are no physical site characteristics that would indicate continued public ownership is
preferable and has identified the property as potential surplus. General Commercial is an
appropriate zone designation for meeting the intent of the Comprehensive Plan's urban growth
planning policies, where Urban Growth Areas are identified for encouraging urban land uses, mixed
use development, and employment centers. General Commercial designation is consistent with
existing neighboring land uses; predominately commercial, industrial, and manufacturing uses
within industrial zones.
3. No rezone shall be approved if, either by itself or together with other rezoning and/or
development, whether actual or potential, the cumulative impacts of such zoning would be to
materially increase sprawling, low-density rural development, or to significantly increase uses
incompatible with resource-based uses in the vicinity.
Rezoning to General Commercial is consistent with the policies to focus urban development in
Urban Growth Areas, specifically to reduce sprawling and maintain compatibility with nearby land
uses, including resource-based uses.
4. No rezone to more intensive land use shall be approved if, either by itself or together
with other rezoning and/or development, whether actual or potential, the cumulative impacts
of such zoning would be to materially increase demand for urban services in rural areas,
including but not limited to streets, parking, utilities,fire protection, police, and schools.
Staff Report-BOCC
Page 3 August 14,2018
The rezone from Public Institutional to General Commercial results in the potential for similar, not
more intensive potential land uses. The rezone involves approximate/Y35 acres within the UGA,
and in the vicinity of facilities(Port of Shelton and Mason County Public Works)which are unlikely
to be considered for rezoning in the long-term planning horizon. Therefore, no material increase in
demand for urban services in rural areas is expected to result from the rezone.
S. No rezone to more intensive land use shall be approved if, either by itself or together with
other rezoning and/or development, whether actual or potential, the cumulative impacts of
such zoning would be to materially interfere with the Growth Management Act goal to
encourage development in urban areas where adequate public services and facilities exist or
can be provided in an efficient manner.
The rezone does not result in a more intensive land use. The rezone will encourage development
within the UGA to discourage urban sprawling consistent with the Growth Management Act. The
property is readily served by utilities located within Public Works Drive, including City of Shelton
water,sewer and reclaimed water, natural gas,phone, and fiber.
6. No rezone to more intensive land use shall be approved if, either by itself or together with
other rezoning and/or development, whether actual or potential, the cumulative impacts of
such zoning would be to materially interfere with the Growth Management Act goal to
encourage retention of open space, to conserve fish and wildlife habitat, and generally to
protect the environment, including air and water quality.
The rezone does not result in a more intensive land use. The rezone will encourage development
within the UGA consistent with the goals of the Growth Management Act and neighboring land
uses. Future development proposals will be reviewed according to Mason County codes and
development standards designed to protect the environment and conserve fish and wildlife
habitat.
7. No rezone to more intensive land use shall be approved if, either by itself or together with
other rezoning and/or development, whether actual or potential, the cumulative impacts of such
zoning would be to create pressure to change land use designations of other lands or to increase
population growth in rural areas as projected in the Mason County Comprehensive Plan.
The rezone does not result in a more intensive land use. Rezoning from Public Institutional to
General Commercial within the UGA does not create pressure to change other zoning designations
or land uses. Nearby properties are developed with Port and Public Works facilities and unlikely to
be considered forzoning changes.
8. These criteria shall not be construed to prevent corrective rezoning of land necessitated by
clerical error or similar error of typography or topography committed in the original zoning of
such land.
The proposal is not applicable and not being requested as the result of any mapping errors.
Staff Report-BOCC
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Page 4 August 14,2018
STATE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT (SEPA)
A SEPA checklist was prepared for this project. A formal SEPA Determinations of Non-Significance
was made on June 2g, 2o18. Comment and appeal periods for these determinations closed on July
i3, 2oi8.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
All property owners within 300 feet of the subject parcel was notified by mail informing them of the
proposal to rezone the property. In addition, Public Notice of this public hearing was published in
the Mason Shelton Journal on July 5, 2o3.8. The Public Notice was posted onsite on July 3, 2018.
The public notice for the BOCC public hearing was published in the Journal on August 23&30, 2oi8.
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION
On July 16, 2o18, the Planning Advisory Commission held a public hearing on this proposal. After
r testimony and deliberation the made a unanimous recommendation that the Board of
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County Commissioners approve the request to rezone the parcel. The draft minutes are attached
for the Board's review.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve this rezone.
ATTACHMENTS
• Aerial map of property and vicinity
• Current Zoning Map
• Application
Staff Report-BOCC
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APPLICATION FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AMENDMENTS
(FUTURE LAND USE MAP AND ZONING CHANGES)
[One application per parcel or contiguous group of parcels. This application does not guarantee approval.
To legally approve a rezone request,the submitted request must meet the rezone criteria listed in the
Mason County Development Regulations. You should discuss your proposal with the County Long
Range Planner prior to application.]
Applicant: Mason County Public Works Department
Mailing Address: 100 W. Public Works Drive
City: Shelton State: WA Zip: 98584
Telephone No.: (360)427-9670
Parcel Number(s): 42002-10-00010 and 42002-10-00020
Parcel Size and Legal Description: Portions totaling approximately 35.4 acres of 2 parcels, following
boundary line adjustment of PCL 2 OF BLA#06-72 PTN OF W1/2 NE and PCL 1 OF BLA#06-72 PTN
OF W1/2 NE.
What kind of change in map information is requested?
Change in zoning designation from Public Institutional to General Commercial.
Rationale for the Request: (include information on the property features,land use, and maps that will
be used in considering your application) (see the attached information sheet)
The property is undeveloped and proposed for surplus.A surplus condition is for the property
to be rezoned from Public Institutional to General Commercial.The rezone is consistent with
the intent and policies of the Mason County comprehensive plan, Growth Management Act, and
surrounding current and future land uses.
Signature and date
Revised August 2017
MASON COUNTY
• COMMUNITY SERVICES
Building,Planning,Environmental Health,Community Health
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission will hold a
public hearing at the Mason County Courthouse Building 1, Commission Chambers, 411 North
Fifth Street, Shelton, WA 98584 on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
SAID HEARING will be to consider adopting the following Development Areas amendment
(rezone):
• Rezoning from Public Institutional (PI)to General Commercial (GC) within the Shelton
Urban Growth Area (Parcel Nos. 42002-10-00010 and 42002-10-00020).
Any person desiring to express their view or to be notified of the action taken on the
application should attend the hearing and/or notify:
MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
615 W. Alder Street
Shelton, WA 98584
Please visit the Mason County website (http://www.co.mason.wa.us/ac/planning,-
commission/index.php) for a detailed list of agenda items. For information regarding this hearing
contact Kell Rowen at (360) 427-9670 ext. 286 or krowen@co.mason.wa.us.
If special accommodations are needed, please contact Kell Rowen, 427-9670, Ext.286. From
the Belfair area, please dial 275-4467;from the Elma area please dial 482-5269.
Review and Response to Rezone Criteria of Mason County Development
Regulations, Section 17.05.080A
Mason County Public Works Subdivision No.674
The proposed rezone of Mason County surplus property from Public Institutional to General Commercial
was evaluated for consistency with the rezone criteria in Mason County Code(MCC)Section 17.05.080A.
The eight criteria are listed below in bold,each followed by a response.
1. Development allowed by the proposed rezone designation shall not damage public health,
safety and welfare.
Development allowed under General Commercial zone is similar to development allowed under Public
Institutional zone and would likely have similar land use and types of structures,as well as development,
design, parking,and landscape requirements. No site characteristics or allowable and reasonably
anticipated uses would indicate a risk to public health,safety,or welfare.
2. The zone designation shall be consistent with the Mason County comprehensive plan,
development regulations,and other county ordinances,and with the Growth Management
Act;and that designation shall match the characteristics of the area to be rezoned better than
any other zone designation.
The proposed rezone is consistent with Mason County code including development regulations,County
ordinances,and the Growth Management Act. Mason County Public Works determined there are no
physical site characteristics that would indicate continued public ownership is preferable,and has
identified the property as potential surplus. General Commercial is an appropriate zone designation for
meeting the intent of the Comprehensive Plan's urban growth planning policies,where Urban Growth
Areas are identified for encouraging urban land uses, mixed use development,and employment centers.
General Commercial designation is consistent with existing neighboring land uses; predominately
commercial,industrial,and manufacturing uses within industrial zones.
3. No rezone shall be approved if,either by itself or together with other rezoning and/or
development,whether actual or potential,the cumulative impacts of such zoning would be to
materially increase sprawling, low-density rural development,or to significantly increase uses
incompatible with resource-based uses in the vicinity.
Rezoning to General Commercial is consistent with the policies to focus urban development in Urban
Growth Areas,specifically to reduce sprawling and maintain compatibility with nearby land uses,
including resource-based uses.
4. No rezone to more intensive land use shall be approved if,either by itself or together with
other rezoning and/or development,whether actual or potential,the cumulative impacts of
such zoning would be to materially increase demand for urban services in rural areas,
including,but not limited to,streets,parking, utilities,fire protection, police and schools.
Mason County Public Works Department 6/15/18
The rezone from Public Institutional to General Commercial results in the potential for similar,not more
intensive potential land uses.The rezone involves approximately 35 acres within the UGA,and in the
vicinity of facilities(Port of Shelton and Mason County Public Works)which are unlikely to be considered
for rezoning in the long-term planning horizon.Therefore, no material increase in demand for urban
services in rural areas is expected to result from the rezone.
S. No rezone to more intensive land use shall be approved if,either by itself or together with
other rezoning and/or development,whether actual or potential,the cumulative impacts of
such zoning would be to materially interfere with the Growth Management Act goal to
encourage development in urban areas where adequate public services and facilities exist or
can be provided in an efficient manner.
The rezone does not result in a more intensive land use.The rezone will encourage development within
the UGA to discourage urban sprawling consistent with the Growth Management Act.The property is
readily served by utilities located within Public Works Drive, including City of Shelton water,sewer and
reclaimed water, natural gas, phone, and fiber.
6. No rezone to more intensive land use shall be approved if,either by itself or together with
other rezoning and/or development,whether actual or potential,the cumulative impacts of
such zoning would be to materially interfere with the Growth Management Act goal to
encourage retention of open space,to conserve fish and wildlife habitat,and generally to
protect the environment, including air and water quality.
The rezone does not result in a more intensive land use.The rezone will encourage development within
the UGA consistent with the goals of the Growth Management Act and neighboring land uses. Future
development proposals will be reviewed according to Mason County codes and development standards
designed to protect the environment and conserve fish and wildlife habitat.
7. No rezone to more intensive land use shall be approved if,either by itself or together with
other rezoning and/or development,whether actual or potential,the cumulative impacts of
such zoning would be to create pressure to change land use designations of other lands or to
increase population growth in rural areas as projected in the Mason County comprehensive
plan.
The rezone does not result in a more intensive land use. Rezoning from Public Institutional to General
Commercial within the UGA does not create pressure to change other zoning designations or land uses.
Nearby properties are developed with Port and Public Works facilities and unlikely to be considered for
zoning changes.
8. These criteria shall not be construed to prevent corrective rezoning of land necessitated by
clerical error or similar error of typography or topography committed in the original zoning of
such land.
Not applicable to the proposed rezone.
Mason County Public Works Department 6/15/18