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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017/12/05 - Regular BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA December 5, 2017 1. Call to Order—The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance— Marilyn Vogler led the flag salute. 3. Roll Call-Present: Commissioner District 1 - Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner District 2— Kevin Shutty; Commissioner District 3 —Terri Drexler. 4. Correspondence and Organizational Business 4.1 Correspondence 4.1.1 Educational Service District 113 sent in Certification of Excess Levies for 2018. 4.1.2 U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, sent five letters in response to Appeal and comment letters from Kell Rowen,Mason County Senior Planner, L.B. Kregenow, property owner and Andrea Miller, property owner. 4.2 News Release- Mason County Heritage Grant Cycle Staff: Michael MacSems 4.3 News Release- Free Christmas Tree Recycling Staff: Bart Step 4.4 News Release- 2018 Solid Waste Rate Increases Staff: Bart Step 4.5 News Release- Hoodsport 2018 adding service and Union closed Christmas Eve Staff: Bart Step 5. Open Forum for Citizen Input— 5.1 Conley Watson discussed an old article he found in the Mason County Journal and some literature he found about the Shelton area. 6. Adoption of Agenda - Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as published. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye. 7. Approval of Minutes— November 20, 2017 Briefing Meeting Minutes Cmmr. Neatherlin/Drexler moved and seconded to approve the November 20, 2017 briefing minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye. 8. Approval of Action Agenda: 8.1 Approval of Warrants Claims Clearing Fund Warrant#s 8052554-8053011 $ 2,580,088.63 Direct Deposit Fund Warrant#s $ Salary Clearing Fund Warrant#s $ Total $ 2,580,088.63 8.2 Approval to reallocate $45,000 from operating expenses to salaries/benefits in the Information Technology Fund #500. 8.3 Approval to add Jarrell's Cove Cemetery on Harstine Island, to the Mason County Historic Registry. 8.4 Approval of the resolution adopting the amended Tideland Lease Agreement with Seattle Shellfish to include shellfish rather than geoduck clams only. (Ex.A- Res. 79-17) 8.5 Approval of the following lodging tax contracts: • 2018 Visitor Information Center (VIC) services- $57,400 to Shelton Chamber of Commerce and $33,500 to North Mason Chamber of Commerce. • For 2018/2019 Tourism Promotion &Marketing Services - $206,000 to Northwest Event Organizers, Inc. 8.6 Approval of the Ordinance adopting the 2017 Mason County Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments. (Ex. B—Res. 80-17) Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.6. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS December 5, 2017 - PAGE 2 9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)- None Break 9:24-9:30 10. 9:30 a.m. Public Hearings and Items set for a certain time— 10.1 Hold public hearings as established in the 2017 Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Staff: Paula Reeves Public Hearings for Citizen Initiated Amendments: 1) Consider Neil Rezone 2) Consider Padden Rezone 3) Consider Revisions to Belfair Urban Growth Area Development Regulations Public hearings for County Initiated Amendments: 4) Consider Revisions to Mason County Code Chapters 17 and 15 5) Consider Revisions to Mason County Code Chapter 6 and the Mason County 2016-2036 Comprehensive Plan Update(Ex.C-Res.81-17) Paula Reeves, Planning Manager, first thanked the Planning Advisory Commission (PAC)and the members of the public that assisted in this update. She went through a brief history of how each section was updated between public comment, workshops,communication with Tribes, and state law requirements. Paula said that the Department of Commerce praised the Parks and Trails updates, and has advised adoption of the complete Comprehensive Plan with a note to develop and implement a Comprehensive Water Plan in 2018. Tom Davis noted that he saw comments regarding water availability from the Tribes, but didn't see anything from public comment. He asked Paula to speak to that. She answered that the main concern was in regards to housing prices. 1) Consider Neil Rezone-The Neils have asked to rezone parcel 12329-13-00010 which is one acre from the Belfair Urban Growth Area (UGA). The request is to change from R-4 to Rural Residential 5 (RR-5) because they own the parcel immediately adjacent and would like to build. Concerns over feasibility of sewer connection in the vicinity of Irene Creek are the main reason for the rezone request. Stephanie Neil, applicant, spoke in support of this amendment because the property will not support R-4 development as it is currently zoned. At the time the Belfair UGA areas were drawn, Irene Creek was not on the Mason County Maps. The creek is fish bearing and is a tributary to the Union River. Stephanie said the parcel is bordered on three sides by RR-5. Cmmr. Drexler stated that she is not in favor of this rezone, adding that she agrees with staff assessment which says to divide an urban growth boundary along an urban arterial does not meet the intent of growth management. Cmmr. Drexler added that she did not agree with the rezone of the Davis Farm when it was done and also noted that she does not believe the current zoning is a mapping error. Cmmr. Neatherlin said he is in favor of the rezone, adding that getting sewer over the creek would be difficult. He said another property near the one in question was rezoned for the same reasons. BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS December 5, 2017 - PAGE 3 Cmmr. Neatherlin/Shutty moved and seconded for the removal of parcel No. 12329-13-00010 from the Belfair Urban Growth Boundary and rezone it to RR- 5 from R-4. N-aye; S-aye; D-Nay. 2) Consider Padden Rezone- Paula said the owners of parcel 12320-10-93290 have requested to change the zoning from Medium Density R-5 to General Commercial and Business Industrial (GC-BI). James Padden, applicant, owns Puget Sound Evergreen which has been zoned as legal, non-conforming use since Belfair zoning was established in 1998. No public comment received. Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve the rezone for parcel 12320-10-93290 to rezone 2.24 acres from medium density R5 to GC- BI. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye. 3) Consider Revisions to Belfair Urban Growth Area Development Regulations- Paula explained that the proposed revisions would be towards Belfair UGA development regulations only. Cmmr. Drexler proposed amendments to this section. She said when Growth Management was adopted the ability to build a house on one acre was lost. She spoke about the effects of minimum density, stating that she would like to remove the minimum density from the Belfair UGA to meet market demands. A sheet of her proposed amendments was made available to those present. Tom Davis spoke in support of this item. He said that the housing market for affordable housing is exhausted, adding that the current cost of homes is mainly available to outside residents. Rob Drexler spoke in favor of the amendments noting that as a realtor, this change is necessary because there are little to no homes available in the $100,000 - $200,000 range. He asked the Board to accept the amendments. Lisa Kline spoke in support of Cmmr. Drexler's amendment to provide more options and development opportunities to build. She added that there are tables within the current draft of the Comprehensive Plan that will need to be updated if the amendments are accepted. Constance Ibsen voiced concern in the lack of Stormwater plans for both the Belfair and Shelton UGA. She said the lack of action means the government and tax payers will eventually be covering the cost of retrofits. Joel Baxter spoke on behalf of the Olympia Master Builders. He spoke in support of the amendments because this will assist with growth not only within the county but will attract buyers from outside the County which will help build the tax base and economic growth. Lisa Kline spoke again adding that the existing regulations are very strict and detailed when it comes to residential development. She said some definition changes were BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS December 5, 2017 - PAGE 4 proposed, which she did not see. Paula said the changes were presented to the Board in a memo which is included within the current draft. Cmmr. Drexler requested the following changes to Mason County Code (MCC) Chapter 17.22 - Bulk and Dimensional standards: MCC 17.22.050 ...The district allows for a maximum density of four dwelling units per gross acre, and a MCC 17.22.100 Maxiumum average of dwelling units pergross acre, The Board thanked the Planning Advisory Commission and discussed all of the positive changes made in the update to the Comprehensive Plan. Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve the amendments to the Belfair Urban Growth Area Development Regulations/Mason County Code 17.20-17.35 as amended. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D- aye. 4) Consider Revisions to Mason County Code Chapters 17 and 15- Paula said in addition to the three Comprehensive Plan amendments from citizens, they also need amend the Agricultural Lands section, MCC 17.04.502, 17.21.010, and 8.52.061. She stated that this update is required by state law, and limits non-agricultural uses. Cmmr. Drexler asked for the definition of non-agricultural use. Paula answered that it's as simple as a building not being used for agricultural purposes on agricultural land. Tom Davis said he was hoping to have a broader discussion because he couldn't figure out the intention of the wording. He read that Mason County has around 40,000 acres that can be utilized for residential development. He spoke about how much more housing brings in via taxes, verses timber. Tom said he would like to see development and growth that attracts new residents to Mason County. Paula clarified that the revisions being discussed were only for agricultural lands, which is only around 8,000 acres within Mason County. James Thomas, Chair for the PAC, said the only thing being suggested is that agriculture lands be used for agriculture. He said that he agrees with the need for more homes being built, while adding that there is a growth management act in place to deal with this issue. Patricia Vandehey discussed clustering and read WAC 365-196-425 noting that the size of clusters should be taken in to consideration by the Board. Cmmr. Drexler said that Agricultural zoning presumes that land is taxed under current use agriculture. She said that it is only fair to use agricultural property for its intended use. BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS December 5, 2017 - PAGE 5 Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved and seconded to amend Mason County Code 17.04.502, 17.21.010 and 8.52.061 to limit nonagricultural uses to agricultural lands less suited for agricultural purposes per RCW 36.70A.177(3). Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye. a) MCC 15.07.030- Ensures public engagement in the updates of the Comprehensive Plan. Paula stated that this amendment ensures continued public involvement in the Comprehensive Plan, including the annual and emergency amendments as required by state law. She clarified that though this is found in State law, it is not stated within the Mason County Code, so that is the reasoning behind the change. No public comment received. Cmmr. Neatherlin/ moved and seconded to approve the amendments to MCC 15.07.030 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye. b) MCC 17.03.022—This update is an electric vehicle charging station amendment. Paula explained that this allows charging stations in all zones except Residential, Resource, or Critical Areas as stated in Washington State Law. She added that the charging stations would more than likely be privately funded. James Thomas commented that the amendment only covers public charging stations. Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherl in moved and seconded to accept amendments to MCC 17.03.022 to permit electric vehicle charging stations in all zones except residential, resource, or critical areas. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye. 5) Consider Revisions to Mason County Code Chapter 6 and the Mason County 2016-2036 Comprehensive Plan Update. a) MCC 6.68- Revisions to water adequacy regulations and response to public comment Paula said this section was revised to ensure water is legally and actually available for permit exempt wells, group B wells, and two party wells before approving buildings or subdivisions. Sharon Haensly, lawyer from the Squaxin Tribe discussed the changes to the water adequacy ordinance. She said that this does get rid of some compliance exceptions and removes the waiver that allows the County to not follow the code in certain circumstances which is a positive step. Sharon then voiced concern over the fact that the update does not cover full exempt wells to verify that the water is actually available. She urged the Board to delay a vote until this issue was discussed further. Rob Drexler stated that since the Hurst decision came out, it has stifled growth. He said something is needed to allow developers and individual builders to build homes in the area. BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS December 5, 2017 - PAGE 6 Joel Baxter voiced concern over the amendments as an attempted mean to satisfy the Hirst Supreme Court decision on exempt wells. He said it is premature to make this change while Legislation is still discussing options. He said that the Squaxin Tribe has submitted a lot of information, but many have not had time to fully review everything. Dave Windom, Mason County Community Services Director, addressed concerns from Sharon Haensly's earlier testimony. He also addressed concerns from Joel Baxter in regards to the Hurst water decision. Dave said they are working with the Tribes and others to define"available water". Cmmr. Neatherlin spoke to concerns and also praised Community Development for their hard work. Cmmr. Drexler agreed with Cmmr. Neatherlin adding that there is a need within state and local regulations to verify water availability. She said she believes this is covered within the update while still being open and flexible to future changes. Cmmr. Shutty said that though this policy is not perfect, it shows that conversation and work with the Tribes is still moving forward even without action from State Legislation. He said that Mason County has an opportunity to be a leader in the state for water resource conservation and the opportunity to lead in moving forward policy that allows for sustainable growth. Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved to approve amendments to 6.68, Mason County Water Adequacy Regulations, as presented. Motion carried unanimously.N-aye; S-aye; D-aye. b) Consider the Mason County 2016-2036 Comprehensive Plan Update. Paula Reeves announced that this is an update from the 2005 Comprehensive Plan, and is required by RCW 36.70A. The update includes an update of population and employment forecasts, updates necessitated by changes in state law, revisions to Mason County Planning Policies, and incorporation of public input. Sharon Hansley referred to her previous comments adding that what she was given from Dave, does not show changes as she suggested. She said the update does not show or mention anything about protection of water, adding that the Tribe does not want the burden placed on individual home owners because hydrological studies are extremely expensive. Sharon then spoke about a 2018 Comprehensive Water Plan in the works, noting that the Tribe would like to be present for talks. Cmmr. Neatherlin and Sharon Hansley had an in depth discussion about water rights and water availability. Cmmr. Shutty questioned if Sharon had read the memorandum of understanding (MOU) drafted in October by staff because no answer had been received from the Tribe. Sharon said the Tribe is interested in an MOU adding that the draft it is a good start. Constance Ibsen spoke about Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas (CARA) noting that the current CARA map does not show the different classifications of aquifer recharge BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS December 5, 2017 - PAGE 7 areas and is not using the best available science. She then discussed public participation and process done for the Comprehensive Plan updates. James Thomas spoke once again and read a statement about the long process of working through the details to update this plan. He added that though he is very proud of the work done, it is impossible to please everybody. Every item was held in a publicly advertised meeting, placed on the website, and had been advertised beyond the requirements of the public meeting act. He said 44 public meetings were held and an online survey was done which helped shape the goals and aspirations of the people of Mason County. Cmmr. Drexler thanked staff, the PAC, and members of the public that took part in the update of this plan. She said that though changes may need to be done in the future, this plan is far better than what was in place. She then addressed the REET 2 fund and the Belfair Sewer. Cmmr. Shutty and Cmmr. Neatherlin also thanked staff, PAC and the public involved. Cmmr. Shutty said this is a citizen led process adding that there is always room for improvement as needed. Cmmr. Neatherlin/Drexler moved to adopt the 2016-2036 comprehensive plan with amendments as presented. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye. 10.2 Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of 2018 Budget continued from December 4, 2017 Staff: Frank Pinter Frank Pinter gave a brief update of the 2018 Budget Hearing held on Monday, December 4t'. He outlined the three available options for the hearing: • Close the public hearing and consider the adoption of the 2018 budget on December 19, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. • Move the public hearing to Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. • Move to adopt the 2018 budget in the amount of$96,390,606; the current expense component is $36,966,203; other funds are $59,424,403, Brenda Hirschi asked for clarification on bank capacity and the impact to the roads fund, why the bank capacity backfill needs to be done all at once, the levy shift impact to the City of Shelton, and for a comparison of 2017 to 2018, specifically the change in the bottom line current expense. Frank answered that bank capacity for roads is between $841,000-$842,000. He explained that if these funds are moved, roads will not be impacted. Frank went on to say that roads will be impacted if the additional $500,000 in traffic diversion is moved to current expense. In regards to the question about bank capacity backfill, Frank answered that any amount of the bank capacity up to the total amount of the bank capacity without impacting roads. The levy shift impact to the City of Shelton was not finalized by the Assessor, but Frank said it would be around $75,000. BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS December 5, 2017 - PAGE 8 Cmmr. Shutty answered the question about figures for the bottom lines of 2017 versus 2018. He said that the current expense bottom line of the budget for 2017 was $38,545,163. Frank noted that the proposed for 2018 is $36,966,000. Brenda then questioned if moving $500,000 out of roads to general fund is appropriate and would pass state audits. Cmmr. Shutty assured her that it would be legal, explaining the agreements and MOU's being prepared. Tom Davis addressed the Belfair Sewer funding stating that the plan was never to use Reet 2 funds, and was to be funded by a"Belfair fund". Brenda Hirschi said she doesn't understand why the resolution from November 28, 2017 shows that the Board was planning to move the entire amount of the bank capacity. Specifically, if the funds are not needed in roads for 2018, why would the entire amount be added to the tax bill for 2018. Cmmr. Drexler answered Brenda saying that Frank misspoke to some extent. She clarified that when the shift was being considered, the Assessor's office said the funds could be moved without impact to the City. She went on to say that the amount is to backfill current expense department budget cuts except for the Sheriff. The Sheriff's office was backfilled as much as possible on the diversion. Further discussion was had in regards to the roads budget and upcoming projects. Cmmr. Shutty stated that it is difficult to make the decisions needed to pass this budget, adding that there is still more work to be done in the years to come. Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved to close the public hearing and consider adoption of the 2018 budget on December 19, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. N-aye; S-aye; D- aye. 11. Board's Reports and Calendar -The Commissioners reported on meetings attended the past week and announced their upcoming weekly meetings. 12. Adjournment—The meeting adjourned at 12:09 p.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON I � n Mel' sa , C erk of be Board Kevin Shut,5 Chair n Terri Drexler, Commissioner t / / 1, K — Rand Neatherlin, Commissioner Ex. A RESOLUTION NO. _ J] -I - 1 -7 AMENDING RESOLUTION 68-13, LEASE OF COUNTY OWNED TIDELANDS WHEREAS, Mason County owns tideland adjacent to Harstine Island, parcel #22001-44- 60570; and WHEREAS,this parcel is 19.14 acres and the County entered into a lease agreement with Seattle Shellfish, LLC on April 1, 2014; WHEREAS, Seattle Shellfish has requested the lease agreement be modified to include shellfish rather than geoduck clams only; NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mason County Board of County Commissioners the County will amend the lease agreement with Seattle Shellfish for the lease of the County owned tidelands, parcel #22001-44-60570 for a minimum duration of 16 years and a renewal clause to be determined by negotiation with Mason County receiving$1,000 per year for each acre actively being farmed by the lessee plus 15%of gross proceeds realized by Seattle Shellfish upon each harvest of geoduck clams and other shellfish species will be paid by percentage at the time of sale in lieu of an annual fee; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proceeds from this lease are to be dedicated first to any expenses incurred by Mason County Current Expense to create and administer the lease and finally to County Government as the Board of County Commissioners desire; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the chairperson of the Commission is authorized to sign the amended lease agreement with the lessee. DATED this day of December, 2017. BOARD OF C NTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: MASON QO' , WASHINGTON Mel ss every, Cler of the Board Kevin Shu y, Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: /J r Randy Neatlierlin, Commissioner Tim Whitehead Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Terri M. Drexler, Commissioner Ex. B ORDINANCE NUMBER O-k-I 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 36.7oA.13o, 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 projections; Whereas work on the 2o16-2o36 Update began in 2oi5, 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 public; Whereas the Washington State Growth Management Act at RCW 36.7oA.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.og.o6o 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", 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 MCC 6.68 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. DATED this 5 day of�NQtPkW 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON ATTEST: LAJO Q' X Cle k oW Board Kevin Shutty, air APPROVED AS TO FORM: Terri Drexler, Cor6issioner Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA Ra dy Neatherlin, Commissioner Ex. C ORDINANCE NUMBER " An Ordinance Adopting the 2oi6-2036 Mason County Comprehensive Plan Update including amendments to the 2005 Comprehensive Plan and the Mason County Land Use Map; amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies; 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 2o16-2036 Mason County Comprehensive Plan Update and Amendments as identified in Ordinance ZO_VI, 2017 Mason County Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments, on December 6tK , 2017. WHEREAS the Mason County Comprehensive Plan was adopted under Washington State's Growth Management Act(GMA) on April 2, 1996 through passage of Ordinance 49-96, and updated on November 29, 2005 through passage of Ordinances io8-o5 and log-05. WHEREAS Mason County is fully planning under Washington's Growth Management and is therefore required under RCW 36.7oA.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 projections, WHEREAS work on the 2o16-2o36 Comprehensive Plan Update began in 2015, and included collaboration 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 public to arrive at a population growth projection of 83,800 by 2036, consistent with RCW 36.7oA.115. WHEREAS the Planning Office and the Planning Commission held 44 public work sessions, community meetings, and hearings over the past 3 years taking public input on various Comprehensive Plan elements, proposed code amendments, rezone requests and other aspects of the Update as well as conducting a countywide public outreach survey in 2017 to validate public priorities; WHEREAS the update process included identification of new state laws that the Comprehensive Plan and development regulations must comply with; and the conduct of a public review, comment period, and hearing before the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners ("Board")to help the County determine the scope and workplan for the 2o16-2036 Update, WHEREAS there has been significant input from the Planning Commission and the public, Mason County developed and then released the 2oz6-2036 Comprehensive Plan Update proposal for public review beginning in early April of 2017; WHEREAS the Board met on June 215t, 2017, and again on September 27th, 2017,jointly with the Planning Commission to consider the Planning Commission's recommendations; WHEREAS, the board met on October 23'.d, 2-017,to consider the Planning Commission's Recorded Motion and directed staff to address the six(6) recommended revisions. WHEREAS, per RCW 36.7oA.130(5)(b),this periodic update was to be completed by June 3o, 2oi6; WHEREAS,the Commissioners find that it is in the public interest to adopt the updated Comprehensive Plan as described herein; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: The Board of County Commissioners adopts the following findings of fact consistent with and expanding on the Planning Commission's Recorded Motion made October 16, 2017: A. COMPLIANCE 1. Mason County is fully planning under Washington's Growth Management Act and was required to update its Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations and submit these updates to Washington State Department of Commerce on or before June 30, 2oz6(RCW 36.7oA.13o(1)). 2. Counties and cities must be in compliance with the requirements of the State Growth Management Act, including the periodic update requirements, to be eligible for grants and loans from state infrastructure programs. Washington State Department of Commerce maintains a list of local governments that are in compliance to ensure implementation of this requirement. 3. Mason County is not in compliance with the requirements of Washington's Growth Management Act (RCW 36.7oA.130(1)) and therefore is ineligible for grants and loans from State infrastructure programs until the Board of County Commissioners adopts the Mason County Comprehensive Plan Update, including required Development Regulations. B. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1. The County's 2o16 Update process included extensive opportunities for public input, review and comment, including 44 public work sessions held by the Planning Commission including opportunities for the public to comment on the scope of the update process; to propose policies, code amendments and map amendments for inclusion in the update proposal; and to comment in public workshops on key elements of the Comprehensive Plan and development regulations identified by the scope as being updated through the process. 2. Mason County conducted a countywide public outreach survey July thru September 2017 to validate public priorities. 3. In establishing the scope of the 2o16-2036 Comprehensive Plan Update on April 25th1 2017, the Board of County Commissioners established the timeline for this process and provided direction to the Planning Commission to focus the scope of the update on: • Incorporating new public input • Updating population and employment projections • Reflecting changes in state law • Consolidating and refine goals and policies 4. After releasing the Update proposal, the County held two separate public review and comment periods including public workshops and hearings before the Planning Commission and public comment and a public workshop before a joint meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission. 5. Mason County Planning Commission reviewed and updated all elements of the Comprehensive Plan. In the case of the Transportation and Parks and Recreation Elements, they were developed by other County advisory committees, in coordination with the Planning Commission, and have already been adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. The Planning Commission ensured consistency by integrating policies and using consistent growth projections. 6. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 18th, 2017, to receive public testimony concerning the proposed amendments contained in this ordinance. After deliberation on October 9th and 16th, the Planning Commission voted to recommend adoption of the amendments contained in this ordinance as shown in their Recorded Motion dated October 16, 2017. 7. There was significant public comment throughout the Update process focused on water quality and availability. Mason County has responded by proposing establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Squaxin Tribal Nation to collaborate on water planning and research. 8. The Board respects the Planning Commission's recommendation to incorporate a Shelton Urban Growth Area expansion. At the same time, it is important for Mason County to continue work with its partners to improve the Shelton-Mason County Joint Plan to include the Shelton Urban Growth Area discussion, consistent with Shelton's Comprehensive Plan Update that is still in progress. g. The public input process has met and exceeded the requirements in the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.7oA.3.30(2)(a), RCW 36.7oA.14o, and RCW 36.7oA.035)• C. 2017 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE AND AMENDMENTS i. The 2017 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Map, and Development Regulations including requests from the public and recommendations from the Planning Commission are identified in Ordinance n , 2017 Mason County Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments. These Amendments are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and meet the requirements of the Growth Management Act(RCW 36.7oA.070). 2. As required by RCW 36.7oA.12o, all elements of the Comprehensive Plan and implementing regulations, including zoning maps, zoning regulations, and any amendments, shall be consistent with and implement the Countywide Planning Policies. 3. No substantive changes to the Countywide Planning Policies have been made in this Update. All Comprehensive Plan Revisions and Amendments reflect a careful balancing of these policies within Mason County. Mason County's 3.3 Countywide Planning Policies are as follows: 1: URBAN GROWTH GMA encourages concentrating development where adequate public facilities and services exist, or can be provided within a reasonable amount of time. In conjunction with the City of Shelton, Mason County adopted County-Wide Planning Policies (CWPP), some of which deal specifically with the issue of urban growth and are designed to ensure growth can be supported by adequate public infrastructure and services. 2: REDUCE SPRAWL GMA discourages the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling,low density development.Several of Mason County's CWPPs are designed to reduce the impacts of growth,including sprawl,in areas outside of Urban Growth Areas. 3: TRANSPORTATION GMA encourages development of efficient, multi-modal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and are coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans. 4: HOUSING GMA encourages the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population, promotes a variety of residential densities and housing types,and encourages preservation of existing housing stock. 5: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GMA encourages economic development that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promotes economic opportunity for all citizens of the County, especially for unemployed and disadvantaged persons, and encourages growth in areas experiencing insufficient economic growth, all within the capacities of the County's natural resources, public services and public facilities. 6: PROPERTY RIGHTS GMA states, "Property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions. Further, private property shall not be taken for public use withoutjust compensation having been made." ]: PERMITS Both GMA and Mason County express that applications for land use and planning permits be processed in a timely and fair manner to ensure predictability. 8: RESOURCE INDUSTRIES GMA recommends Counties maintain and enhance natural resource-based industries including productive timber, agriculture, mining, and fisheries industries, and encourage the conservation of productive forest lands and productive agricultural lands,and discourage incompatible uses. 9: OPEN SPACE GMA encourages the retention of open space and development of recreational opportunities. GMA further encourages conservation of fish and wildlife habitat, and increased access to natural resource lands, water and developed parks and requires mapping of open space corridors. lo: ENVIRONMENT GMA strives to protect the environment and enhance the quality of life, including air and water quality,and the availability of water. 11: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION GMA encourages the involvement of residents in the planning process and coordination between communities and jurisdictions to reconcile conflicts. 12: FACILITIES/SERVICES GMA strives to ensure that public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time of occupancy without decreasing the level of service provided. 13: HISTORIC PRESERVATION GMA states that jurisdictions should,"identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and structures that have historical or archeological significance". 4. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Update and Amendments identified in Ordinance W-0 , 2017 Mason County Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments, will better achieve, comply with and implement the Countywide Planning Policies as follows: • Development Patterns and Housing: The proposed amendments will promote well designed growth and more vibrant communities by supporting the majority of new growth into Urban Growth Areas of Allyn, Belfair and Shelton. • Transportation: The proposed amendments maintain an efficient transportation system and coordination within the region by encouraging growth around arterials and transit services. • The Natural Environment: The proposed amendments reduce the pressure to convert rural and resource lands by supporting the majority of new growth in Urban Growth Areas instead of into rural and resource lands. • Public Services, Utilities, and Facilities: The proposed amendments ensure that adequate public services will be available for new and existing development through adoption of an updated Capital Facilities Plan and Utilities Element. D. CONSISTENT WITH THE RECORD 1. The Comprehensive Plan Update and Amendments are revisions to the 2005 Comprehensive Plan consistent with the requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act and consistent with the review and revision processes conducted by Mason County in 2005 and in 1gg6. 2. The majority of proposed Comprehensive Plan Updates and Amendments to individual chapters are updates to population, employment and housing data to reflect 2036 planning horizon and reflection of current public opinion. Other minor housekeeping and formatting changes are intended to: • Address errors, omissions, inconsistencies. • Delete outdated or inaccurate information. • Revise text and policies to ensure internal consistency. • Provide consistency in terminology between elements or chapters and other documents. • Improve readability of the elements or chapters. • Clarify policies, objectives and procedures. • Remove objectives that have been codified since the 2-oo5 Comprehensive Plan was adopted. • Consolidate policies within one chapter. • Update terminology to better align with current state and federal policy and program initiatives. • Bring the maps up to date using current technology. 3. A summary of proposed Comprehensive Plan Updates is as follows: MASON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SUMMARY TABLE ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REVISIONS/AMENDMENTS A summary of the goals, policies and This is a new Chapterto provide a short and clear summary Introduction— trends contained in the zo year of the Plan in plain language. i Citizen's Guide Comprehensive Plan This Chapter was revised to consolidate policies,objectives Policies that ensure implementation and procedures and clarify the role of the Countywide Countywide of the Comprehensive Plan and Planning Policies creating a clearer hierarchy of policy Planning Policies consistency between cities and language and removing and updating those objectives or z (CWPP) county. procedures that had been codified. Addresses the general distribution This Chapter was updated to reflect best available data for and location,and the appropriate population,land use,and housing in accordance with RCW intensity and density of urban land 36.7oA.3.io& RCW 36.7okiiS. Many of the 2005 tables 3 Land Use Element uses. remain,but have been updated. This is a new Chapter required by RCW 36.7oA.070. It Addresses extent of rural lands and provides for and establishes measures for a variety of rural establishes policies to maintain rural densities,uses,essential public facilities,and rural 4 Rural Element character. overnmental services while protecting rural character. This Chapter was updated to reflect best available data for Identifies the mix and number of population,land use,and housing in accordance with RCW housing units necessary to 36.7oA.110& RCW 36.7okiiS. More discussion of balanced 5 Housing Element accommodate projected population. housing options is incorporated. Inventories and projects the future This Chapter was updated to reflect new inventory data for need for facilities and services transportation,and other infrastructure,parks,schools and Capital Facilities including a minimum 6 year public buildings. New level of service standards are 6 Plan financing Ian. incorporated and the 20 year planning horizon is reflected. Inventories the existing utilities and This Chapter is almost completely new with a lot more projects the needs,capacity,and information available from Public Utilities and 7 Utilities Element location of proposed utilities telecommunications. MASON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE SUMMARY TABLE ELEMENT DESCRIPTION REVISIONS/AMENDMENTS This Chapter has been approved by the Board and was Identifies transportation needs updated by a consultant to Mason County. The based on growth that support the Transportation Advisory Body for the County played a lead Transportation other elements of the role. Data is consistent with all other elements of the 8 Element Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan. Parks and Lays the groundwork for the future This Chapter has been approved by the Board. Data is Recreation of the Mason County Facilities, consistent with all other elements of the Comprehensive 9 Element Parks and Trails system. Plan including the Capital Facilities Plan. This is a completely new Chapter developed by a consultant for the Economic Development Council. Many of the goals and objectives in this Chapter are goals for the Economic Establishes local goals,policies, Development Council, but it is consistent with Countywide objectives,and provisions for Planning Policies. The objectives or procedures that would Economic economic growth and vitality in the be fulfilled by Mason County or are the responsibility of the Development urban and rural areas of Mason County have been listed in Chapter z of this Comprehensive so Element County. Plan Update. Establishes goals and strategies that This is not a required element of the Comprehensive Plan. promote a healthy living However, Mason County finds this chapter to be critical in Health and Human environment for the betterment of supporting the Countywide Planning Policies. 11 Services the community. This is a new Chapter designed to consolidate information Describes steps to put the plan into about the many County rules,procedures and processes Plan action,how this Plan is updated and associated with the Comprehensive Plan written in plain 12 Implementation amended. language. Updated terms consistent with This is a revised section that improves consistency in terms Glossary State law. within Mason County Code and State law. 4. A summary of proposed Amendments or completed or proposed Development Regulation Amendments that bring Mason County Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations into compliance with the Growth Management Act: Land Use Amendments: • 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, 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 zo 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. • Neil, Jeffery and Stephanie — (DDR2017-o0085): Request removal of Parcel i2329-13-00010, approximately i acre, from the Belfair Urban Growth Boundary and rezone it to Rural Residential (RR5) from Residential (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. Development Regulations • Revise Belfair Urban Growth Area development regulations(MCC 17.20-17.35) consistent with best management practices for stormwater, current national transportation standards, and other best practices all consistent with goals, policies and objectives of Mason Counties Comprehensive Plan and provisions of the Washington State Growth Management Act. • Limit non-agricultural uses to agricultural lands less suited for agricultural purposes (RCW 36.7oA.177(3)) • Revise the Critical Areas Ordinance and Shoreline Master Program(MCC 8.52 and MCC 17.50)to meet current state and federal requirements.ADOPTED • Ensure continued public involvement in the Comprehensive Plan including annual and emergency amendments(RCW 36.7oA.130(2)) • Exclude artificial features—irrigation delivery systems, irrigation infrastructure, canals,drainage ditches—from"Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas" (RCW 36.7oA.o3o(5)ADOPTED • Permit electric vehicle charging stations in all zones except residential, resource or critical areas(RCW 36.7oA.695) • Revise the Mason County Water Adequacy Regulations(MCC 6.68) in response to public comment. 5. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS 1. The Mason County Comprehensive Plan Update and Amendments have addressed State Environmental Policy Act requirements for this non-project action through the completion of the DRAFT Environmental Impact Statement on September iSth, 2-017, and the issuance of the Final Environmental Impact Statement on November 15, 2017. 2. The proposed Comprehensive Plan Update and Amendments constitute a Type IV decision pursuant to MCC 15.009.o6o. 3. Pursuant to RCW 36.7oA.1o6(1), a notice of intent to adopt this Comprehensive Plan Update and Amendments was transmitted to the Washington State Department of Commerce for distribution and review by state agencies on September 12, 2017. 4. The public participation process used in the adoption of this ordinance has complied with all applicable requirements of the Growth Management Act and the Mason County Code. The general public and various interested agencies and parties were notified of the public hearings by means of legal notices, the County website, postings and direct mail notices sent to owners and neighbors of affected properties. Notification was provided in accordance with MCC 3.5.07. 5. The Growth Management Act requires both a 6-year financial plan for capital facilities improvement needs and a 20-year plan for meeting these needs; the 20-year plan is necessarily more conceptual and both are combined in Mason County's Capital Facilities Element establishing level of service standards for facilities throughout the County. The 2oi6-2036 Mason County Comprehensive Plan and Amendments, as identified in the Ordinance the 2017 Mason County Docket of Comprehensive Plan Amendments, is hereby approved and will be transferred to Washington State Department of Commerce with an adoption date no later than December 31, 203.7. DATED this f5 day of 1 to 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON ATTEST: Cl7k of the Board Kevin Shutt ,Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: Terri Drexler, Com issioner A Tim WhitAead, Chief DPA Randy N therlin, Commissioner P,OS COO J A , y , W-1 2016-2036 Mason County Comprehensive Plan chapters Click the titles to be directed to that chapter and corresponding documents on the Mason County website. 1. Introduction —Citizen's A summary of the goals, policies and trends contained in the 20 year Guide Comprehensive Plan 2. Countywide Planning Policies that ensure implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and Policies (CWPP) consistency between cities and county. 3. Land Use Element Designating the proposed general distribution and general location and (includes the extent of the uses of land and related trends. Shelton/Mason Joint Plan) 4. Rural Element Addresses extent of rural lands and establishes policies to maintain rural character. 5. Housing Element Identifies the mix and number of housing units necessary to manage projected growth and establishes related policies and goals. 6. Capital Facilities Plan Inventories and projects the future need for capital facilities owned by public entities including a minimum 6 year financing plan 7. Utilities Element Inventories the existing utilities and projects the needs, capacity, and location of proposed utilities 8. Transportation Element Provides the analytics, policy review, and systems evaluation to identify transportation needs that support the other elements of the Comprehensive Plan 9. Parks and Trails Plan Lays the groundwork for the future of the Mason County Facilities, Parks and Trails system. 10. Economic Development Establishes local goals, policies, objectives, and provisions for economic Element growth and vitality and a high quality of life including planning for a variety of rural densities, uses, essential public facilities, and rural governmental services needed to serve the permitted densities and uses in the rural areas of Mason County. 11. Health and Human Establishes goals and strategies that promote a healthy living environment Services for the betterment of the community including an inventory and projection of needs for parks and recreation. 12. Plan Implementation Describes steps to put the plan into action, how this Plan is updated and and Monitoring amended, and how the Plan is monitored and evaluated.