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Home My WebLink AboutVAR2015-00012 - VAR Application - 10/1/2015 W17 2 v i j- vao l 2 VARIANCE APPLICATION RECEIVED MASON COUNTY SEP 0 4 2015 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 411 N. 511 Street/ P.O. Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584 426 W. CEDAR ST.i Variance from Standards As stated in Mason County Code Title 15, Section 15.09.057. VARIANCE CRITERIA, ` variances from the bulk and dimension requirements of the Resource Ordinance or the = Development Regulations (zoning regulations) may be allowed as follows. The County must document with written findings compliance or noncompliance with the variance criteria. The burden is on the applicant to prove that each of the following criteria is met. Application for a variance does not guarantee approval. A variance is an application for a special "exception to the rule". The proposal must undergo public review and must meet the specific variance criteria listed below. Applicant name: Grant Callin Telephone No, 425 868 8559 Mailing address:_21631 NE 24"Street,Sammamish, Wa 98074 +e 41e feu- hat' Site address:2WJ NE North Shore Road Owner Name: Grant Callin Owner Address: Same as applicant Tax Parcel # Legal Description: Type of Variance Requested: Mason County Resource Ordinance X Mason County Development Regulations Subdivisions and Plats 1. Describe the specific modification from the terms of the Chapter required. Construction of 2,550 square foot Single Family Residence within a regulated saltwater shoreline buffer. 2,550 square feet of building will be constructed 60 feet from the shoreline at the nearest point. Mason County Variance Application 2. Describe the reasons for the variance. The limited size and configuration of the Property combined with the intended use g p p Y on-site septic requirements, and associated access needs require the proposed building to be positioned within this buffer. 3. No variance shall be granted unless the County makes findings of fact showing that certain circumstances exist. Please address each of the following standards and how the proposal pertains to these circumstances. a. That the strict application of the bulk, dimensional or performance standards precludes or significantly interferes with a reasonable use of the property not otherwise prohibited by County regulations; Due to the presence of critical areas within the property the strict application of buffer and setback requirements listed in the Mason County Resource Ordinance and Shoreline Master Plan would not allow reasonable use of this property. b. That the hardship which serves as a basis for the granting of the variance is specifically related to the property of the applicant, and is the result of unique conditions such as irregular lot shape, size, or natural features and the application of the County regulations, and not, for example, from deed restrictions or the applicant's own actions; The hardship is specifically related to the parcel due to its limited size and the presence of natural features. The regulated buffer associated with the shoreline does not leave enough space for the proposed building and associated access needs. c. That the design of the project will be compatible with other permitted activities in the area and will not cause adverse effects to adjacent properties or the environment, A Habitat Management Plan has been prepared which identifies measures necessary to avoid, minimize, and compensate for negative effects to the environment. The applicant is seeking compliance with county regulations, specifically, FWHCA and SMP standards. Similar projects have been approved in Mason County allowing SFRs to be placed within regulated critical area and shoreline buffers. No view corridors will be obstructed or modified. The findings of the Habitat Management Plan conclude that no impacts to habitat or the use of the site by threatened or endangered species are likely to occur. All recommendations listed in the HMP will be followed which will preserve and enhance the shoreline buffer area within the property and minimize potential for long term environmental impacts. d. That the variance authorized does not constitute a grant of special privilege not enjoyed by the other properties in the area, and will be the minimum necessary to afford relief; The proposed footprint is designed to accommodate residential use. There are properties in proximity to the project area with similar improvements and use. e. That the public interest will suffer no substantial detrimental effect; Mason County Variance Application Increasedr traffic and noise will not be of a magnitude that would substantially effect nearby residences. The application of standards listed in the Habitat Management Plan will insure that natural features associated with the project site are preserved and/or enhanced. There will be no detrimental effect to the public interest resulting from the proposed project. f. No variance shall be granted unless the owner otherwise lacks a reasonable use of the land. Such variance shall be consistent with the Mason County Comprehensive Plan, Development Regulations, Resource Ordinance and other county ordinances, and with the Growth Management Act. Mere loss in value only shall not justify a variance. The site is within an area zoned for residential use. The lot is of sufficient size to accommodate this proposal. The currently allowed use of this portion of the property is less than reasonable given the critical area restrictions. The proposal is consistent with the Mason County Comprehensive Plan and the Growth Management Act. The project has been proposed to address all environmental impacts associated with development near the shoreline. Applicant Signature Date Owner Signature Date FEES: Resource Ordinance Variance: $1,520.00 Hearings Examiner: $2,005.00 Habitat Management Plan (HMP) Review Fee: $445.00 NOTE: Applicant will also be billed for all advertising costs (See attached). Mason County Variance Application VARIANCE REQUEST Publication cost is the responsibility of the applicant. Final permit processing will not occur until advertising fees have been paid to the newspaper by the applicant. The Shelton-Mason County Journal will bill the applicant directly. I / WE understand that I / WE must sign and date the attached acknowledgment indicating and that I / WE understand that is MY / OUR responsibility. I / WE must submit the signed page as part of application in order for it to be considered as complete. OWNER: ' APPLICANT: DATE: Mason County Variance Application MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 426 West Cedar St., Shelton,WA 98584 (360) 427-9670 Cancellation of Variance to the Resource Ordinance VAR2015-00012 Notice is hereby given that Grant Callin,the owner of the described property below, has cancelled his application for a Variance to the Mason County Resource Ordinance for the development of: Request to review a proposed 2,550 sq. ft. residential footprint within the saltwater shoreline buffer and setback at 60 feet from the ordinary high water mark; as a variance to the Fish and' Wildlife Conservation Area buffer standards along Hood Canal. The site proposal at 20 miles west of Belfair WA. included placement of the new structure and the enhancement of vegetation buffers by a habitat restoration plan. The request would have received public review and hearing of a Variance application by the County Hearing Examiner. The applicant has cancelled this request and the review has stopped. Parcel Number: 32207-50-00923 (1.25 ac.) Site Address: Adjacent to 20611 NE North Shore Rd., Tahuya WA. i Location of Project: West of North Shore Rd. and along Hood Canal; 20 miles west of Belfair and 6 miles west of Tahuya, WA.;portion of the northwest 1/4 of southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Township 22 N., Range 3 W. in Mason County Washington. WITH THIS NOTICE,THE PUBLIC HEARING THAT WAS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28,2015 AT 1:00 PM.IS NOW CANCELLED. +++ +++++++++++++++++ If you have additional questions regarding this matter,please contact Allan Borden by telephone or in person at: MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 426 West Cedar Street SHELTON,WA 98584 at(360)427-9670, ext.365 Callin RO buffer variance VAR2015-00012 cancellation NOTICE MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Division 426 West Cedar St., Shelton,WA 98584 (360)427-9670 VAR2015-00012 Notice of Variance to the Resource Ordinance. Notice is hereby given that Grant Callin who is the owner of the described property below, has filed an application for a Variance to the Mason County Resource Ordinance for the development of: Request of variance to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Area buffer standards along Hood Canal at 20 miles west of Belfair WA.; to review a proposed 2,550 sq. ft. residential footprint within the saltwater shoreline buffer and setback at 60 feet from the ordinary high water mark; the proposal includes placement of the new structure and the enhancement of these buffers by a habitat restoration plan. To establish this land use, the request must receive public review and hearing of a Variance application by the County Hearing Examiner, and the applicant must receive approval by Hearing Examiner decision. Parcel Number: 32207-50-00923 (1.25 ac.) Site Address: Adjacent to 20611 NE North Shore Rd., Tahuya WA. Location of Project: West of North Shore Rd. and along Hood Canal; 20 miles west of Belfair and 6 miles west of Tahuya, WA.;portion of the northwest 1/4 of southeast 1/4 of Section 7, Township 22 N., Range 3 W. in Mason County Washington. Said proposed development is subject to variance review(M.C.C. 15.09.050, 15.09.057, and 8.52.220) and associated Mason County Resource Ordinance standards. Any person desiring to express their view or to be notified of the action taken on the application should notify in writing of their interest to: MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 426 West Cedar Street SHELTON,WA 98584 The comment period is at least 30 days from the final publication date pursuant to M.C.C. 15.07.030 (public notice). The final date of publication,posting or mailing of notice is September 24, 2015. Written comments will be accepted up to the date of the Hearing Examiner public hearing Wednesday October 28, 2015; 1:00 PM; held in the Commissioners Chambers at 411 No. Fifth St. Shelton. Contact this office at(360)427-9670, ext. 365 for further information. t The proposal is exempt from environmental review under WAC 197-11-800. 1 i Callin RO buffer variance 2015-00012 NOTICE r" Approximate , /' 1 (� Parcel Location E+11 dr' S Paget Sound , 1:9,028 ;: 1 r_.a t3� Water Bodies Flats/Gravel Bars ice Man Made Features Open Water Wet area Streams Streams — Type S — Type F — Type N,Np,Ns U,unknown X,non-typed per WAC 222-16 FIGURE 5. WA DNR WATER RESOURCE MAP Project Name: Parcel 32207-50-00923 Habitat Management Plan Project Number: THE WETLAND CORPS Client: Grant Callin Location: Tahuya,WA Date: 8/2015 Approximate Parcel Location 4 It' -+� Approximate Wetland Buffer aC .. A d . ; l r Approximate Single Family Residence AL JL 4 — - -.y Approximate OSS Drain Field Building must be located 30' downslope of the septic drainfield Building will be located 60 from the shoreline at the nearest point Approximate Access Easement FIGURE 2. SITE PLAN Project Name: Parcel 32207-50-00923 Habitat Management Plan 7' Project Number: THE WETLAND CORPS Client: Grant Callin Location: Tahuya,WA Date: 8/2015 Wetlands irvice ■ Estuarine and Marine Deepvrater E �nvento❑ :ou;,a�snit Estuarine and Marine lNetland ❑ Freshwater Emergent'Aetland Available Approximate Fresh:ater Forested'shrub Welland parcel Location ❑ Fresh,--ter Pond Wetlands 13 ■ Lakv ♦ a13 Other ❑ Fiverin= e r . E2US A—of Interest ■Estuarine and P4arine DeapLrater Estuarine anE Marine WeNand OFrcshen[er EmeryvM lVeNsnd . Fminrater FPrcsteQ,'Sbrub Vletlard . Frcsho.ater Pond . lake ypp ^ . Other t . Riverine Figure adapted from the NWI Mapping Website Figure 3. NWI Map Section 07 Township 22 North Range 3 West FIGURE 3. NWI WETLANDS MAP Project Name: Parcel 32207-50-00923 Habitat Management Plan Project Number. Client: Grant Callin THE WETLAND CORPS Location: Tahuya,WA Date: 8/2015 Approximate Parcel Location Mason County,Washington(WA645) Map Unit Map Unit Symbol Name Rb l L'rcter lar FIGURE 4. MASON COUNTY SOIL SURVEY Project Name: Parcel 32207-50-00923 Habitat Management Plan Project Number: THE WETLAND CORPS Client: Grant Callin Location: Tahuya,WA Date: 8/2015 Approximate ,-- OParcel Location [!7 S Puget Sound t 7-11 ! f 600 Mote 1:9,028 ft ;' Water Bodies Flats/Gravel Bars Ice ® Man Made Features Open Water Wet Area Streams Streams — Type S — Type F — Type N,Np,Ns --- U,unknown X,non-typed per WAC 222-16 FIGURE 5. WA DNR WATER RESOURCE MAP Project Name: Parcel 32207-50-00923 Habitat Management Plan Project Number: THE WETLAND CORPS Client: Grant Callin Location: Tahuya,WA Date: 8/2015