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Island County
Aircraft Accident Potential Zone (Apz)
Informational Community Meeting
Notice is hereby given that Island County Planning and Community Development will hold a public informational meeting at the Oak Harbor Public Library (located at 1000 SE Regatta DR, Oak Harbor) from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 to discuss land use issues with property owners within the APZ Overlay Zone.
Island County Board of Island County Commissioners
Notice of Public Hearing
On May 16th, 2011, Governor Gregoire signed ESHB 1886, known as the Ruckelshaus, Voluntary Stewardship Program bill. Section 4(1)(b) of the bill requires counties to opt in if they choose to participate in the program "within six months after the effective date" of the bill. The effective date of the legislation was July 22, 2011. The six month period expires on January 22, 2012.
The Board of Island County Commissioners will discuss this issue as part of the Planning & Community Development’s work session agenda in the Courthouse Annex Hearing Room, Coupeville on January 11, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.
The Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a Special Session (Public Hearing) at 4:00 p.m. in the Courthouse Annex Hearing Room, Coupeville on January 17, 2012 to discuss whether to opt in to the Voluntary Stewardship Program. This item was continued to January 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. due to the snow.
LEGAL NOTICE
BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GMA Public Meeting and Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Coupeville, Washington, on December 19, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. to consider Ordinance C- -11, PLG-023-11, to formally adopt 2011 Annual Review Docket Items and assess cumulative impacts of amendment(s): CPA 248/11, which updates the Parks and Recreation Element of the Island County Comprehensive Plan by replacement of the adopted 1998 Parks and Recreation Plan.
Additionally, this ordinance carries over item CPA 244/10, which implements the Freeland Subarea Plan, to the 2012 Annual Review Docket in order to allow completion of two elements of the FSAP: 1) Capital Facilities Element, and 2) Transportation Element and CPA 181/11, which amends the Land Use, Housing, Natural Lands, Transportation, and Capital Facilities Elements of the Island County Comprehensive Plan (ICCP) in order to facilitate internal consistency between the ICCP and the approved 2010 Freeland Subarea Plan.
ALL PERSONS or authorized representatives interested in or desiring to speak on the above matter should be present at the time and place above specified, or should file written comments with the Island County Department of Planning and Community Development before the above date.
FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting the Department of Island County Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, Washington
98239-5000 or at www.islandcounty.net/planning. Persons requiring auxiliary aids/services should call Island County Human Resources at 679-7372, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Coupeville, Washington, on December 5, 2011 at 10:15 a.m. to consider a proposed amendment to update the Parks and Recreation Element of the Island County Comprehensive Plan by replacement of the adopted 1998 Parks and Recreation Plan.
All interested persons may appear at said hearings in person, or by their duly appointed representative and be heard on the above matter or may file written comments with the Island County Planning and Community Development Department, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. Materials are available at www.islandcounty.net/planning and at the Planning & Community Development Department. For questions please contact Andrew Hicks at 360-678-7821.
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
AND ADOPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
(Phased Review)
CPA 181/11
Description of current proposal: CPA 181/11 is an amendment to several elements of the Island County Comprehensive Plan for internal consistency with the 2010 Freeland Subarea Plan.
Proponent: Island County Planning and Community Development
Location of current proposal: The Island County Comprehensive Plan covers all of unincorporated Island County. Elements 1,4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the Island County Comprehensive Plan all have references to the Freeland community.
Title and date of documents being adopted or referenced:
- Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Island County GMA Comprehensive Plan, September 1998.
- Freeland Sub Area Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement, November 2007.
Description of documents (or portion) being adopted or referenced:
- The FEIS for the Island County GMA Comprehensive Plan evaluated significant adverse environmental impacts and alternatives related to the adoption of a revised Comprehensive Plan and implementing Development Regulations.
- The FEIS for the Freeland Subarea Plan evaluated significant adverse environmental impacts and alternatives related to the designation of the Freeland as a Non-Municipal Urban Growth Area (NMUGA) and adoption of the Freeland Subarea Plan.
If the document being adopted has been challenged (WAC 197-11-630), please describe:
There are no outstanding challenges to these documents.
The document is available to be read at (place/time):
Island County Department of Planning and Community Development, Island County Courthouse, 6th and Main Streets, Coupeville, WA 98239
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that this amendment does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2) and WAC 197-11-350. Comments must be submitted by November 28, 2011. Following the close of the comment period the lead agency will evaluate public comments which will be evaluated for the purposes of retaining, revising or withdrawing the DNS. The agency will notify parties of record of the decision to retain, revise or withdraw the DNS by December 5, 2011. Pursuant to ICC 16.19.190.B.2 a SEPA threshold determination issued for a Type IV legislative action that is initiated pursuant to Chapter 36.70A RCW may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner within 14 days following completion of the public comment period (December 12, 2011). An appeal shall be accompanied by written statement of appeal and the $1,802.50 fee. Appeals may be filed by a County Department or any aggrieved person. A more comprehensive statement of appeal setting forth in detail alleged errors and/or the basis for appeal must be submitted by the appealing person or Department within 30 days following completion of the public comment period (December 28, 2011), or the appeal is not properly filed and will be dismissed by the Hearing Examiner.
We have identified and adopted these documents as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review. The document meets our environmental review needs for the current proposal and will accompany the proposal to the decision maker.
Name of agency adopting document: Island County Planning and Community Development
Contact person, if other than responsible official: N/A
Responsible official: Robert H. Pederson, Director of Planning and Community Development
Phone: 360-679-7344
Address: P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239
Date: November 7, 2011
BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold public hearings in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Coupeville, Washington, on November 21, 2011 at 10:20 a.m. to consider two Public Benefit Rating System applications;
281/10 OPS Whidbey Camano Land Trust, requests 14.75 acres of their contiguous 15.75 acres located on north Whidbey Island, be admitted into the Public Benefit Rating System current use tax classification program.
283/10 OPS Friends of Freeland, requests all of their contiguous 43.4 acres located on south Whidbey Island, be admitted into the Public Benefit Rating System current us tax classification program.
All interested persons may appear at said hearings in person, or by their duly appointed representative and be heard on the above matter or may file written comments with the Island County Planning and Community Development Department, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. A copy of the application is available for review. If you have questions call 360-678-7339, ext. 7807.
GMA NOTICE OF ADOPTION
PURSUANT TO RCW 36.70A.290
THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT
Development Regulations for Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve
On October 3, 2011, the Board of Island County Commissioners, through Ordinance
C-84-11 [PLG-019-11], adopted amendments to Island County Code Chapter 17.04, creating a new Chapter 17.04A, relating to a unified code for the Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve Design Review and Community Design Standards. This Ordinance was adopted pursuant to the Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW and more specifically RCW 36.70A.040
The Board of County Commissioners considered the recommendation made by the Planning Commission and further held public hearings on September 26, 2011 and October 3, 2011.
In 1998, Island County completed environmental review under Chapter 43.21C RCW, SEPA, on the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-600, the County SEPA Official has determined these amendments do not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. A SEPA Mitigated Threshold Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) was issued on May 28, 2009.
Any appeal of the above action alleging non-compliance with the Growth Management Act and SEPA must be commenced by the filing of a petition that includes a detailed statement of issues presented for resolution by the Board. The petition must be filed no later than December 5, 2011, or 60 days after the date of publication in the legal newspaper for Island County, with the following:
Western Washington Growth Management Hearings Board
905 – 24th Way SW,
Suite B-2
P.O. Box 40953
Olympia, WA 98504-0953
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPLICANTS NEEDED
The Island County Board of Commissioners (BICC), the Town of Coupeville, and the Ebey’s Reserve Trust Board are seeking applicants to serve on the new Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). The BICC and the Town Council recently adopted ordinances to create a unified code and design guidelines for future development with Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. The new code and design guidelines take effect on January 1, 2012.
The HPC members are appointed by the BICC and Town Council to promote historic preservation, conduct design review, and issue recommendations or decisions on Certificates of Appropriateness within the Reserve. The HPC will replace the current Island County Historic Review Committee and Town of Coupeville Design Review Board.
The HPC consists of 9 members; with 4 members appointed by the BICC and 4 members appointed by the Town Council. The Town and County will jointly appoint 1 member. Three appointed members are based on recommendation of the Trust Board.
All members of the HPC should have a demonstrated interest, experience, or knowledge in history, historic preservation, architecture, design, landscape architecture, cultural landscapes, or related disciplines. All members must have a commitment to continuing education and training. The Town and County ordinances establish the following criteria for the HPC:
Two (2) members shall be agricultural representatives (farmer, retired farmer or farm owner, or with an interest, education, or background in agriculture) in the Reserve.
Two (2) members shall own a Contributing Resource within the Reserve.
One (1) member shall own and operate a commercial business within the Reserve.
At least two (2) members should be professionals who have experience in identifying, evaluating, and protecting Historic and Cultural Resources. These members should be selected from among the disciplines of history, public history, architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, planning, cultural landscapes, archaeology, cultural geography, American studies, or the practice of historic rehabilitation or restoration. One (1) of these professional representatives may live outside of Island County.
Ideally, the remaining members should reside in or own property within the Reserve.
Exceptions to qualifications and residency requirements for HPC members may be granted by the appointing authority in order to obtain representatives who reside in the Reserve or have the desired professional experience.
The initial appointments to the HPC shall be staggered and following initial appointment, membership on the HPC shall be limited to two (2) full consecutive three (3) year terms. Members may be removed without cause.
Members must be committed to participate in training opportunities provided to the HPC. Members serve without compensation.
Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and a resume or curriculum vitae by mail, email, or FAX to the Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Ebey’s Landing HPC, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239.
Applicants should indicate whether they are seeking appointment as a representative of the Town or the County or as the jointly appointed representative. Island County will distribute all applications to the Town and the Trust Board.
The FAX number is (360) 679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@co.island.wa.us
Application materials should be received no later than November 5, 2011. For additional information please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address.
Angie Homola, Chair
Board of Island County Commissioners
LEGAL NOTICE
BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Coupeville, Washington, on August 22, 2011 at 2:15 P.M. to consider the following Water Service Review Application: The applicant, Shangri-La Shores, Inc., is proposing to expand their existing water system boundaries to include 4 parcels totaling approximately 28.8 acres.
ALL PERSONS or authorized representatives interested in or desiring to speak on the above matter should be present at the time and place above specified, or should file written comments with the Island County Department of Planning and Community Development before the above date. A copy of the application is available for review.
FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting the Department of Island County Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, Washington
98239-5000, 679-7339 (North Whidbey), 321-5111 (South Whidbey), or 629-4522 (Camano Island). Persons requiring auxiliary aids/services should call Island County Human Resources at 679-7372, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (MDNS)
NICHOLS BROTHERS BOAT BUIDERS
MASTER PERMIT I – SUMMARY
SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION WITHDRAWN 8/9/11
Description of Proposal: |
Reconfigure and reconstruct facilities at existing boat yard. The proposal involves the construction of new buildings; the demolition, enlargement, and relocation of existing buildings; and the expansion of impervious surfaces, fabrication areas, and parking facilities. The applicant is also requesting to expand their hours of operation. Some elements of the proposal will exceed the maximum allowable building height and the applicant has requested a variance. |
Applicant: |
Ice Floe LLC (DBA Nichols Brothers Boat Builders)
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Location of Proposal: |
5400 Cameron Road, Freeland, WA
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Lead Agency: |
Island County
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Responsible Official |
Robert Pederson AICP, Planning Director
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Determination: |
Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) |
II – DETERMINATION
Pursuant to WAC 197-11-310 and WAC 197-11-350, Island County has determined that this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment, provided that the conditions identified in this determination are fully and properly implemented. An Environmental Impact Statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision to issue an MDNS was made after a review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with Island County. This information, and the entire project file, is available for review by the public upon request.
DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
AND ADOPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
DRA 017/11
Description of current proposal:
DRA 017/11 would amend Island County Code Chapter 17.03 to allow and establish standards for Temporary Uses in the Rural Service zoning classification. Examples of Temporary Uses include seasonal farmers markets, outdoor concerts, auctions, carnivals, and circuses.
Proponent:
Island County
Location of current proposal:
Land areas within Island County that are zoned Rural Service.
Title and date of documents being adopted or referenced:
Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Island County GMA Comprehensive Plan, September 1998.
Description of documents (or portion) being adopted or referenced:
- The FEIS for the Island County GMA Comprehensive Plan evaluated significant adverse environmental impacts and alternatives related to the adoption of a revised Comprehensive Plan and implementing Development Regulations.
If the document being adopted has been challenged (WAC 197-11-630), please describe:
There are no outstanding challenges to these documents.
The document is available to be read at (place/time):
Island County Department of Planning and Community Development, Island County Courthouse, 6th and Main Streets, Coupeville, WA 98239
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that this amendment does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2) and WAC 197-11-350. Comments must be submitted by May 11, 2011. Following the close of the comment period the lead agency will evaluate public comments which will be evaluated for the purposes of retaining, revising or withdrawing the DNS. The agency will notify parties of record of the decision to retain, revise or withdraw the DNS by May 18, 2011. Pursuant to ICC 16.19.190.B.2 a SEPA threshold determination issued for a Type IV legislative action that is initiated pursuant to Chapter 36.70A RCW may be appealed to the Hearing Examiner within 14 days following completion of the public comment period (May 25, 2011). An appeal shall be accompanied by written statement of appeal and the $1,802.50 fee. Appeals may be filed by a County Department or any aggrieved person. A more comprehensive statement of appeal setting forth in detail alleged errors and/or the basis for appeal must be submitted by the appealing person or Department within 30 days following completion of the public comment period (June 10, 2011), or the appeal is not properly filed and will be dismissed by the Hearing Examiner.
We have identified and adopted these documents as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review. The document meets our environmental review needs for the current proposal and will accompany the proposal to the decision maker.
Name of agency adopting document: Island County Planning and Community Development
Contact person, if other than responsible official: N/A
Responsible official: Robert H. Pederson, Director of Planning and Community Development
Phone: 360-679-7344
Address: P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239
Date: April 21, 2011
LEGAL NOTICE - BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GMA Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 2, 2011 at 10:20 a.m. to review Ordinance C-42-11 [PLG-014-11] in the matter of adopting an Interim Official Control that regulates the use of property within the Freeland Non-Municipal Urban Growth Area. The originally scheduled public hearing date of April 28, 2011 was in error. The proposed ordinance adopts the Freeland NMUGA interim development regulations addressing the following:
- Eliminates the potential for new uses to be established that are classified as non-conforming under the Land Use Element of the Freeland Sub Area Plan;
- Allows interim development only after it is demonstrated that the activity will not preclude future urban growth, uses, and infrastructure; and
- Goes into effect immediately and shall remain in effect for a period of six months, or as soon as permanent rules are adopted, whichever is earlier.
ALL PERSONS or authorized representatives interested in or desiring to speak on the above matters regarding the Island County Comprehensive Plan should be present at the time and place above specified, or should file written comments with Island County Planning and Community Development before the above date. A copy of the Ordinance will be e-mailed or mailed on request. FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting Island County Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, Washington 98239-5000, 679-7339 (North Whidbey), 321-5111 (South Whidbey), or 629-4522 (Camano Island).
LEGAL NOTICE
BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Coupeville, Washington, on May 2, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. to consider Ordinance C-39-11 (PLG-001-11) to amend Island County Code Chapters 15.02, 16.13, and 16.19, pertaining to appeals of charges regarding the Storm and Surface Water Utility, Marshall Drainage Basin, and the Clean Water Utility to the Island County Hearing Examiner.
ALL PERSONS or authorized representatives interested in or desiring to speak on the above matter should be present at the time and place above specified, or should file written comments with the Island County Department of Planning and Community Development before the above date. A copy of the application is available for review.
FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting the Department of Island County Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, Washington
98239-5000, 679-7339 (North Whidbey), 321-5111 (South Whidbey), or 629-4522 (Camano Island). Persons requiring auxiliary aids/services should call Island County Human Resources at 679-7372, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
LEGAL NOTICE
BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GMA Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold public hearings in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Coupeville, Washington, on April 18, 2011 at 10:20 a.m., to consider:
- Ordinance C-36-11, PLG-002-11, amending Island County Code Chapters 16.19 and 11.02, to clarify the appeal process for Clearing and Grading Permit decisions when SEPA review is required.
- Ordinance C-37-11, PLG-008-11, amending the Island County Code Chapter 16.08, to eliminate a conflicting duty between the Planning Commission and Hearing Examiner regarding the approval of preliminary subdivisions involving five (5) or more lots.
ALL PERSONS or authorized representatives interested in or desiring to speak on the above matters regarding the Island County Comprehensive Plan should be present at the time and place above specified, or should file written comments with Island County Planning and Community Development before the above date.
FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting Island County Planning and Community Development Department, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, Washington 98239-5000, 679-7339 (north Whidbey), 321-5111 (south Whidbey), or 629-4522 (Camano Island). Persons requiring auxiliary aids or services should call Island County Human Resources at 679-7372, 629-4522, Ext. 372, or 321-5111, Ext. 372 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
LEGAL NOTICE
BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GMA Public Meeting and Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public meeting in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Coupeville, Washington, on April 11, 2011 at 10:20 A.M. to consider Comprehensive Plan Amendment 155/04 (C- -11, PLG-012-11), which updates the Island County Comprehensive Plan to address the Growth Management Act requirements for periodic review. Specifically, this amendment completes the 2005 required updates to the Island County Comprehensive Plan with respect to 20-year population projections and urban growth area boundaries in Island County.
NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider Ordinance C- -11, PLG-013-11, which amends the Official Zoning Atlas for Island County, to show the revised boundary for the Oak Harbor Urban Growth Area. This ordinance implements the UGA changes made in CPA 155/04.
ALL PERSONS or authorized representatives interested in or desiring to speak on the above matter should be present at the time and place above specified, or should file written comments with the Island County Department of Planning and Community Development before the above date. A copy of Comprehensive Plan Amendment 155/04 is available for review either in person at the Department of Island County Planning and Community Development or on the Department’s website.
FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting the Department of Island County Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, Washington
98239-5000, 679-7339 (North Whidbey), 321-5111 (South Whidbey), or 629-4522 (Camano Island). Persons requiring auxiliary aids/services should call Island County Human Resources at 679-7372, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
LEGAL NOTICE
BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Coupeville, Washington, on February 28, 2010 at 2:20 P.M. to consider the following Water Service Review Application: WSR 001/11. The applicant, Clinton Water District, is proposing to expand their existing water system boundaries to include three (3) parcels totaling approximately 50.64 acres. Proposal includes parcels, R32936-459-4630, R32936-345-4610, & R42931-526-0200, located on south Whidbey.
ALL PERSONS or authorized representatives interested in or desiring to speak on the above matter should be present at the time and place above specified, or should file written comments with the Island County Department of Planning and Community Development before the above date. A copy of the application is available for review.
FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting the Department of Island County Planning and Community Development, P.O. Box 5000, Coupeville, Washington
98239-5000, 679-7339 (North Whidbey), 321-5111 (South Whidbey), or 629-4522 (Camano Island). Persons requiring auxiliary aids/services should call Island County Human Resources at 679-7372, at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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