ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  -  MINUTES OF MEETING

REGULAR SESSION   - APRIL 8, 2002    

 

The Board of Island County Commissioners (including Diking Improvement District #4) met in Regular Session on April 8, 2002,  beginning at  9:30 a.m. in the   Island County Courthouse Annex, Hearing Room, Coupeville, Wa.  Mike Shelton, Chairman;  Wm. L. McDowell, Member, and  William F. Thorn, Member, were present.  By unanimous motion, the Board approved and signed the  minutes from the meeting of April 1, 2002.

 

VOUCHERS AND PAYMENT OF BILLS

 

The following vouchers/warrants were approved for payment by unanimous motion of the Board:    Voucher (War.) #121694-122064. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . $231,546.56.

 

Veterans Assistance Fund: [emergency financial assistance to certain eligible  veterans; the names and specific circumstances are maintained confidential].   As recommended by the Veterans Assistance Review Committee the Board by unanimous motion approved Claim V2-5 in the amount of  $3,532.76.

 

EMPLOYEE AWARDS

 

EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS

Darlene Diaz                    Health Department       5 Years

Constance J. Kemp                      Health Department       5 Years

Jennifer Gibison                District  Court              5 Years

Sandra Sandritter               Public Works               5 Years

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH – MARCH, 2002

Kim Weatherford-Baxley,  Maintenance Department

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Special Recognition was given to Don Meehan, County Extension Agent.  The Commissioners recently were made aware by WSU that Mr. Meehan received WSU the Big Cat Award, an award given only twice by WSU, recognizing Mr. Meehan’s work in establishing  the very successful Beach Watchers Program  in Island County.       

 

Hiring Requests & Personnel Actions

 

As presented by Dick Toft, Human Resource Director, the Board by unanimous motion approved two personnel action authorizations:  

 

Dept.               PAA #   Description          Position  #          Action             Eff. Date

Planning            022/02    Asst. Plan. Dir.     1702.00           Personnel Action       4/8/02

Assessor           023/02    Comm. Appr III      103.00           Replacement              9/1/02

 

Appointments and/or Re-appointments to Various Boards

 

The Board, by unanimous motion, made the following appointments :

 

            Board of Trustees, Camano Mosquito Abatement District

Hope Reimer        Refilling position vacated by Valerie Marsh – term to  1/1/03

Dave Hardwick   Refilling position vacated by Candice (Lowder) Dinnis- term to 1/1/04

Conservation Futures Citizens Advisory Board

David Gladstone  Refilling vacancy left by resignation of Don Hanna – term to 9/30/04.

 

Approving Bid for Title Reports, 2002 Foreclosure

 

Maxine Sauter, Island County Treasurer, and employee Katy Wells,   appeared before the Board with a recommendation to  award  bid for the 2002 Tax Foreclosure Title Reports.   Of the three bids received from local title companies, the lowest bidder was Island title.  By unanimous motion, the Board approved awarding bid to the lowest overall bidder, Island Title, for 2002 Tax Foreclosure Title Report bids.

 

Resolution #C-28-02 Proclaiming week of April 14, 2002

Friends of Library Week in Island County

 

 

 

 

In recognition of work done by the Friends of the Library groups, the Board  by unanimous motion  adopted Resolution #C-28-02 Proclaiming week of April 14, 2002 Friends of Library Week in Island County.    

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF ISLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

Proclamation

 

In the Matter of Proclaiming      }

THE WEEK OF APRIL 14, 2002                  }

FRIENDS OF LIBRARY WEEK IN ISLAND}

COUNTY, WASHINGTON                           }          RESOLUTION #C-28-02

_______________________________________}

 

            WHEREAS, there are five dedicated groups of citizens in Island County who work hard to promote, encourage and enhance local libraries; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Friends of the Library groups  of citizen volunteers give countless hours of their time and talent enhancing  services of local libraries, and work to raise money to go towards support of   special library programs for all ages, purchase of technology for  public  use, purchase of craft supplies  for early readers, and artwork for everyone to  enjoy.

 

            NOW THEREFORE, in honor and recognition of these special volunteer Friends of the Library,  the Board of Island County Commissioners  do hereby proclaim  the week of April  14, 2002 as FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WEEK in Island County, Washington,  and  urge all citizens in the County to recognize and appreciate the efforts  of the Friends of the Library groups.

 

            SIGNED  this   8th  day of   April , 2002.  

           

                                                                        BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                        ISLAND  COUNTY, WASHINGTON

                                                                        Mike Shelton,  Chairman 

                                                                            Wm. L. McDowell,   Member                                   

                                                                        William F. Thorn,  Member 

ATTEST:   

Elaine Marlow, Clerk of the Board

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATION FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER

GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION

 

Steve Gulliford, Executive Director, Housing Authority of Island county, transmitted for the Board’s signature, a Local Government Certification Form with respect to an Emergency Shelter Grant Program Application submittal.    For information, Mr. Gulliford included a cover page for the grant application  and the first page of the project description.   Funding will be at the same level as last year and the plan is  to continue to operate  the same shelter programs in cooperation with CADA and the Opportunity Council. 

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved and signed Local Government Certification for  Emergency Shelter  Grant Program Application by the Housing Authority of Island County.

 

ON-SITE REPAIR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM LOAN APPROVED

 

Under the On site Repair Financial Assistance Program Washington State          Water Pollution Control Revolving fund Loan 2000, the Board approved by unanimous motion the Contract Collection Authorization for Whidbey Island Bank to Accept payments tendered under Promissory Note and Deed of Trust to Island County  Water Quality Assistance Fund   from  Mrs. Tatjana Janssen in the amount of $17,126.52.  As noted in Health Department  Memorandum of 4/5/02, the existing sewage system is of unknown age and failed causing sewage to surface and outflow to a County ditch and the repair was approved by the Island County Health Department.

 

RESOLUTION #C-27-02 IN THE MATTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE SKAGIT          COUNTY FLOOD PROTECTION/SALMON RESTORATION PROJECT

 

Skagit County and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers have completed the  first phase of a study to evaluate and determine the most cost effective method to provide  flood protection to the lower Skagit  River Delta, with an added goal of the project  to improve Salmon habitat.  The Board of Skagit  County Commissioners adopted the diversion  channel as the preferred alternative to accomplish both the flood control functions as well as achieving salmon habitat restoration.

 

By unanimous motion, the Board adopted Resolution #C-27-02 supporting the efforts of Skagit County Flood Protection/Salmon Restoration Project.

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

IN THE MATTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE     )

SKAGIT COUNTY FLOOD PROTECTION/    )     RESOLUTION NO.   C-27-02

SALMON RESTORATION PROJECT              )

_________________________________________)

 

            WHEREAS, in response to the significant flood events of 1990 and 1995 Skagit County initiated a study with the Army Corps of Engineers to evaluate the alternatives to provide flood protection to the lower Skagit River Delta, and

 

            WHEREAS, a major component of the first phase of this study was the development of a sophisticated riverine hydraulic and floodplain model to determine the level of protection provided by the existing levee system and magnitude of damages that would occur in the event of a 100-year flood, and

 

            WHEREAS, the result of this model confirmed the existing levee system is inadequate  to handle a large flood event, leaving the urban and rural areas of the Skagit River Delta exposed to the greatest flood disaster potential on the entire west coast of the United States, and

 

            WHEREAS, a stakeholder group of Federal and State Resource agencies, Local Diking Districts, City Representatives and property owners formed as the Skagit River Working Group and recommended flood control alternatives to the Board of Skagit County Commissioners, and

 

            WHEREAS, the Skagit River Working Group utilized information from the study effort to evaluate the various alternatives and reached consensus that two alternatives known as the Diversion Channel and Setback Levees should be studied for possible construction, being in the best interests of the people of Skagit County, and

 

            WHEREAS, Federal and State Resource Agencies have opposed the Diversion Channel option, focusing on the more expensive levee setback option and levee overtopping, and have requested numerous studies on the environmental effects of a wider range of alternatives than recommended by the Skagit River Working Group, and

 

            WHEREAS, expensive and unfocused environmental study will cause project delay and ultimately bankrupt project funding, resulting in zero additional flood protection for the Skagit River Delta, and

 

            WHEREAS, the Board of Skagit County Commissioners officially adopted the Diversion Channel as the preferred alternative in order to focus the limited resources of the County toward achieving 100-year flood protection for the people of Skagit County while simultaneously achieving salmon habitat restoration, and

 

            WHEREAS, the City of Oak Harbor and portions of North Whidbey Island located within Island County, obtain their water supply from the Anacortes municipal water treatment plant in Skagit County, which would be flooded in a 40-year event and out of production for as much as 30-90 days, disrupting economic activity within Island County and causing serious health risks to City and County residents alike; and

 

            WHEREAS, the primary access off North Whidbey Island is through Skagit County on State Route 20 and said route would be closed for water over the roadway for approximately 5 days in the event of a 100 flood, causing serious disruption to both economic and emergency service activities;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Island County recognizes:

 

·         the tremendous flood risk associated with the Skagit River;

·         the real potential for loss of life; 

·         the catastrophic consequences should a large flood event occur;

·         that limited fund sources exists to ensure adequate environmental evaluation and design, and

·         that a unique opportunity exists to provide both 100-year flood protection for critical public infrastructure, including both access to Whidbey Island and water supply for North Whidbey and the City of Oak Harbor, while simultaneously providing new salmon habitat for the benefit of all citizens, and

·         that project environmental studies are essential but must be focused on realistic construction options to conserve limited taxpayer resources.

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Island County supports the efforts of Skagit County and the Army Corps of Engineers and further requests the help and support of all elected Federal and State officials representing Island County to move this project to a timely and successful completion.

 

            APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8  day of April, 2002.

 

                                                                        BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                        ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

                                                                        Mike Shelton, Chairman

                                                                        Wm. L. "Mac" McDowell, Member

                                                                        William F. "Bill" Thorn, Member

ATTEST:

Elaine Marlow, Clerk of the Board

 

ISLAND COUNTY LAW LIBRARY ATTENDANT  - CONTRACT WITH LINDA FALKEN/FALKEN INFORMATION SERVICES

 

The Board, by unanimous motion, approved and authorized the Chairman’s signature on Letter Agreement, RM-SUPCT-02-0026,  with Falken Information Services concerning the Law Library consulting arrangement and related materials in the amount of $24,960.00  executed by Linda Falken on behalf of Falkin Information  Services and Judge Vickie I.  Churchill on behalf of the Island County Library Board. 

 

Public Input or Comments

 

Theresa Gandhi, The Green Party, Coupeville, presented to the Commissioners a basket of chocolates as a token of appreciation,  along with a poem she wrote “Earth’s Own  Bill of Rights” and a thank  you  note .for choosing to just say no to the use of herbicides and pesticides on Island County roadsides.

 

Bid Award FOR Culvert Supplies for County Road Shops for 2002

 

Based on recommendation of Bill Oakes, Public Works Director, and Dick Snyder, County Engineer,  the Board by unanimous motion awarded bid for  Culvert Supplies for County Road Shops for 2002 to  Washington Culvert Co., W. E. Hall Co., d/b/a Pacific Corrugated Pipe Company, the low bidder for a total of $20,608.31 including sales tax.

 

Bid Award  For Side Discharge Conveyor, HTC Model 2000

 

Based on recommendation of Mr.  Oakes and  Jack Taylor, Maintenance  Superintendent,  the Board by unanimous motion awarded bid for  Side Discharge Conveyor to the lowest bidder meeting bid specifications, Norstar Industries, Inc., for one HTC Model 2000, in the amount of $26,460.16 including tax.

 

Resolution #C-29-02/R-11-02  Approving Specifications and Authorizing Call for Bids for Asphalt Concrete Materials

 

Resolution #C-29-02/R-11-02 in the matter of  Approving Specifications and Authorizing Call for Bids for Asphalt Concrete Materials for the period of May 1, 2002 to May 1, 2003 was presented by Mr. Oakes, who noted two changes since discussion  at staff session, one under Quality Assurance calling out  Washington State DOT’s standard specification manual section  5.04.3(8)A with regard to sampling and testing; and second, inclusion of a requirement of a  one  year warranty.

 

 

 

 

Mr. Taylor confirmed these amounts by shop were similar to last year; amounts vary with the number of miles seal-coated per shop; 70% of the overlays on Whidbey are by contract, a 70/30% ratio  contract v. day labor.

 

Chairman Shelton remained unconvinced that the 70/30 ratio on South Whidbey made sense. 

Commissioner McDowell agreed with that for North Whidbey as well, noting that  work accomplished through day labor that actually could be bid out equates to less work that can be done by day labor especially in light of the no spray issue which will now require much more mowing.    The Chair did believe the pre-level and patching should continue to be done by day labor.   Ultimately if the county  primarily  focuses on pre-level and patching he suggested the need to review equipment.  

 

Mr. Oakes at the April  17th staff session intends to provide the Board with the proposed  long term plan for work force as it relates  paving and other issues.  This year’s paving program was presented at a staff session in early March.

 

By unanimous motion the Board approved Resolution #C-29-02/R-11-02 in the matter of  Approving Specifications and Authorizing Call for Bids for Asphalt Concrete Materials for the period  May 1, 2002 to May 1, 2003.  

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING      )

SPECIFICATIONS & AUTHORIZING  )     RESOLUTION NO.   C-29-02

CALL FOR BIDS FOR:                             )

ASPHALT CONCRETE MATERIALS   )

 

            WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the ROAD/E.R.&R. FUND for the

purchase of: 

                                                Asphalt concrete Materials for the period of

                                         May 1, 2002 (or date of bid award) to May 1, 2003

                                               Modified G, Class B, ATB & Tack Coat Oil

 

                        NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Attachment A,

            Specifications, is approved as written, and the County Engineer is authorized and

            directed to call for bids for furnishing Island  County with said supplies; BID

            OPENING to be the 23rd day of April, 2002 at 2:45 p.m., in Meeting Room #131, 101           N.E.  6th Street, Coupeville, Washington.

 

                        ADOPTED this  8  day of April, 2002.

 

                                                            BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                            ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

                                                            Mike Shelton, Chairman

                                                            Wm. L.  McDowell, Member

                                                            William F. "Bill" Thorn, Member

ATTEST:

Elaine Marlow, Clerk of the Board

 

resolution #C-30-02/R-12-02 – Approving Specifications and Authorizing Call for Bids for Liquid Asphalt Materials

 

Next, Mr. Oakes presented, with a recommendation of approval, Resolution #C-30-02/R-12-02  to approve  Specifications and Authorizing Call for Bids for Liquid Asphalt Materials for the period of May 1, 2002 to May 1, 2003.    This call for bids includes a warranty for one year on material.  This material is subject to WSDOT standard specifications which allows testing but Mr. Oakes pointed out that the most important aspect for this type material was the warranty.

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved Resolution #C-30-02/R-12-02  In the Matter of Approving Specifications and Authorizing Call for Bids for Liquid Asphalt Materials for the period  May 1, 2002 to May 1, 2003.

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING      )

SPECIFICATIONS & AUTHORIZING  )     RESOLUTION NO.   C-30-02

CALL FOR BIDS FOR:                             )

LIQUID ASPHALT MATERIALS           )

 

            WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the ROAD/E.R.&R. FUND for the

purchase of: 

                                                Liquid Asphalt  Materials for the period of

                                                            May 1, 2002  to May 1, 2003

                                               CRS-2P, CMS-2P, CSS-1, CRS-2 & CMS-2

 

                        NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Attachment A,

            Specifications, is approved as written, and the County Engineer is authorized and

            directed to call for bids for furnishing Island  County with said supplies; BID

            OPENING to be the 23rd day of April, 2002 at 2:30 p.m., in Meeting Room #131, 101

            N.E.  6th Street, Coupeville, Washington.

 

                        ADOPTED this  8  day of April, 2002.

 

                                                            BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                            ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

                                                            Mike Shelton, Chairman

                                                            Wm. L.  McDowell, Member

                                                            William F. "Bill" Thorn, Member

ATTEST: Elaine Marlow, Clerk of the Board

 

Consultant Agreement  PW0220-11 - Zipper Zeman Associates, Inc. for  Maple Grove Road East Improvements

 

As presented and recommended for approval by Mr. Oakes, the Board by unanimous motion approved Consultant Agreement #PW0220-11 with  Zipper Zeman Associates, Inc. for the  Maple Grove Road East Improvements under  CRP 00-02, Work Order #296, for total maximum amount payable $217,951.96.  Total construction estimate is over one million.  The role of the consultant is to provide construction inspection, geotechnical and final design expertise.

 

WSDOT/Island County Interlocal Agreement GCA 3011-Amendment 1 TO Increase to project construction budget - Patmore Pit Exchange

 

Interlocal Agreement between Washington State Department of Transportation and Island  County #GCA 3011 Amendment 1, covering increased  costs of  project construction budget related to the WSDOT Maintenance Facility/County Patmore Pit Exchange was approved by unanimous motion  of the Board as presented by Mr. Oakes and Dave Bonvouloir, Solid Waste Manager. Expected construction completion date is by the end of June.

 

Central/South Whidbey Watersheds Nonpoint

Pollution Prevention Action Plan

 

No action taken to schedule a public hearing at this time; the topic to be included for discussion  at the next Staff Session with Public Works.

 

FRANCHISE HEARINGS HELD

 

As advertised for 10:20 a.m., a public hearing was held on four  Franchise Renewal Applications:

 

Franchise #60(1)R, Sierra Country Club, Inc., renewal, existing water distribution system, Plat of Sierra, Divisions #1,2, & 3, Sec. 25, Twp 32, Rge. 1W.

 

Franchise #128R, Spahr Vue Water Association, renewal, existing water distribution system, Plat of Spahr Vue, Division #1, Sec. 7, Twp. 30N, Rge 2E.

 

Franchise #152R, Whidbey Highlands Water Association, renewal, existing water distribution system, Plat of Whidbey Highlands, Sec. 17, Twp 33N., R 2E.

 

Franchise #117R, West Ridge Community Association, renewal, existing water distribution system, Plat of West Ridge, Division #1, Sec. 10, Twp 32N, Rge. 1E.

 

At the time of hearing when the Chairman asked for comments from the public, no one spoke either for or against any of the  four franchise renewal applications.

 

By way of memorandums dated March  11, 2002 for each proposed franchise renewal, the County Engineer recommended approval of the franchises, reporting that the  applications for renewal for franchise within county road rights-of-ways had been reviewed; there were no plans for expansion of current systems; that all departments requested to comment had responded with no objection to the proposals; and that the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reviewed and approved the documents  as to form and also had been reviewed and approved by the Risk Manager.

 

By unanimous motion, the Board approved Franchise #60(1)R, Sierra Country Club, Inc.; Franchise #128R, Spahr Vue Water Association; Franchise #152R, Whidbey Highlands Water Association; and Franchise #117R, West Ridge Community Association.

 

HEARING HELD:  Ordinance  #C-24-02, PLG-005-02  concerning technical amendments to  Island County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Plan Map and the Island County Zoning Atlas

 

A Public Hearing, as scheduled and advertised, was held beginning at 10:35 a.m. on Ordinance #C-24-02, PLG-005-02  An Ordinance concerning technical amendments to the Island County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Plan Map and the Island County Zoning Atlas [as  introduced on March 18, 2002 and entered as GMA #7182].

 

Attendance:      

            Public:     Rick Levine, Whidbey News Times

            Staff:        Phil Bakke, Director, Planning & Community Development

                            Jeff Tate,  Assistant Director, Planning & Community Development

 

Mr. Tate reviewed the proposed technical corrections  as outlined in his Memorandum dated  March 15, 2002, included as Exhibit “A” to the ordinance:

 

Map #34 and #36 – Parcel R13105-252-3300 and R13105-253-1360 corresponding Boundary Line Adjustment 253/01.  Change the zoning boundary concurrent with the processing of BLA 253/01 so that the shift in property lines occur simultaneously with the shift in zone boundary.  Upon approval of the zoning boundary line correction and the boundary line adjustment the Assessor’s Office will prepare an updated map which is currently unavailable.  When the updated map is available the Planning Department will correct the zoning boundary line change consistent with that which is indicated on the map included with BLA 253/01 and included with this ordinance as an exhibit.

 

Map #10 – Parcel R03225-410-4290 and R03225-463-4640 corresponding Boundary Line Adjustment 065/02.  Change the zoning boundary concurrent with the processing of BLA 065/02 so that the shift in property lines occurs simultaneously with the shift in zone boundary.  The final map will be prepared consistent with the above described method.

 

Map #677 – Parcel R32801-436-1630 is a 10 acre parcel that the owner has requested be changed from Rural to Rural Forest because all other surrounding lands in his ownership are also zoned Rural Forest.

 

Map #707, #709 and #716 – Parcels R32813-024-0100, R32814-046-4670 and R32823-490-0460 change from Rural to Park as a result of Washington State Parks acquisition of land.

 

Map #590 – Parcels R23307-140-2600, R23307-035-0801, R23307-035-0802, R23318-414-0300, R23318-446-1040, R23318-422-2040 and R23318-402-3360 to be changed from Commercial Agriculture to Rural Agriculture.  Map #590 is unique in that it depicts the parcel boundaries and zoning designations of two sections, Range 2, Township 33, Section 7 and Section 18.  The zoning for these parcels had already changed from Commercial Agriculture to Rural Agriculture by Ordinance C-105-99 adopted on September 27, 1999.  The specific more detailed quarter section maps for the Southwest quarter section of Section 7 (Map #591) and the Northwest and Northeast quarter sections of Section 18 (Maps #606 and #607) already accurately depict these parcels as Rural Agriculture.  It was an oversight to have not changed Map 590 at the same time.

 

Map #994 – Parcel R33231-265-0680 should be changed from Rural to Rural Forest.  This is the parcel that is located in the lower left hand corner of the quarter section map.  It is a parcel that is located in both the Northwest quarter section and the Southwest quarter section.  In the Southwest quarter section (Map #992 which is not provided) it is properly designated Rural Forest.

 

Map #119 – Parcels R13210-468-3130, R13210-455-3190, R13210-458-3580, R13210-471-3330, R13210-468-3130 and R13210-462-3270 should be changed from being depicted as within the city of Oak Harbor to Oak Harbor – Residential Zone.  These parcels are not within the city boundaries.

 

Maps #718, #719, #720, #721, #722, #724, #725, #726 and #729 – There are a number of technical corrections that are needed to the maps that define and explain the Langley Urban Growth Area.  Some of the corrections are related to the Joint Planning Area boundary, others are to the Urban Growth Area boundary and others are to correct the labeling of land use designations and potential zoning.

 

Map #225 – Parcels R13324-493-4260, R13324-492-4920, R13324-427-4260 and R13324-426-4920 are newly created 10 acre parcels.  There is no zoning correction here rather it is an update of a map that properly indicates newly created parcels.

 

Map #172 – Parcel R13233-042-0810 is properly zoned Commercial Agriculture but the previous map showed this parcel as split zoned Rural Agriculture and Commercial Agriculture.  This amendment corrects the split zoning.  Parcel R13233-054-1920 which is located immediately adjacent to and south of SR 20 is currently zoned Commercial Agriculture and should be zoned Rural.  It is a .75 acre parcel that is contiguous to other Commercial Agriculture lands but none that are under the same ownership.  Parcel R13233-058-2450 which is also located immediately adjacent to and south of the highway is currently zoned Commercial Agriculture and should be zoned Rural.  It is a .21 acre parcel owned by Puget Sound Energy.

 

Map #592 and #594 – Parcel R23307-140-2600 is currently split zoned Rural and Rural Agriculture.  The proposed amendment properly designates the entire parcel Rural Agriculture.

 

Maps #90 and 95 – The current map shows this entire quarter section as lying within the city limits of Oak Harbor.  The proposed amendment properly corrects two areas that are not within the city limits to be zoned Oak Harbor – Residential.

 

Map 285 – Parcels R22902-048-4410 and R22902-019-3780 are corrected to represent a boundary line adjustment that was previously approved in 1999.  There is no zoning change proposed, however, without the current parcel lines these two parcels would be split zoned.

 

Map #941 – There are no zoning changes proposed on this map.  The current map indicates that the density within this area is 3 dwelling units per acre.  The correct density is 1 dwelling unit per acre.

 

Maps #698 and #701 – Parcel R32810-210-4100 is an 8.85 acre parcel that should be changed from Rural Forest to Rural Agriculture as it is in the agricultural tax program and contiguous to other parcels that are in the same ownership that are in the program.  Parcel R32810-230-4650 is a 37.52 acre parcel that is reclaimed tidelands which is currently not zoned but should be designated Rural Agriculture.  Parcel R32811-206-0460 is a 50.84 acre parcel that is currently zoned Rural and should be zoned Rural Agriculture because it is currently being farmed and is within the agricultural tax program.  Parcel R32811-119-1680 is an 8.80 acre parcel that is currently zoned Rural  and should be zoned Rural Agriculture because it is currently being farmed and is within an agricultural tax program.  Parcel R32811-110-0520 is a 12.2 acre parcel that is currently zoned Rural and should be zoned Rural Agriculture because it is currently being farmed and is within an agricultural tax program.

 

Map #1002 – Parcels R42930-520-0950, R42930-520-0180, R42930-520-0420, R42930-509-0340 and R42930-500-0190 are proposed to be changed from Rural Residential to Rural Center.  These parcels are currently used for commercial purposes including the location of Whidbey Island Bank, Whidbey Paint and Paper and Saucy’s Pizza.

 

No one came forward to speak either for or against the proposal at the time the Chairman called for public comments.  By unanimous motion, the Board adopted Ordinance #C-24-02, PLG-005-02  An Ordinance concerning technical amendments to the Island County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Plan Map and the Island County Zoning Atlas [as adopted, GMA # _______]           

 

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF ISLAND COUNTY, WASHINGTON

 

IN THE MATTER OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE ISLAND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP AND THE ISLAND COUNTY ZONING ATLAS.

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