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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinances - 2009-04 - Amending the GEWA Plan Land Use Designation map & official Zoning map, Amending ordinance 2006-05 GEWA plan map, Amending ordinance 2007-05 Official Zoning Map - 3/10/2009ORDINANCE NO. 09-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE GREATER EAST WENATCHEE AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION MAP AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION ON CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON GRANT ROAD FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL; AMENDING ORDINANCE 06-05 (GEW A PLAN MAP) AND ORDINANCE 2007-05 (OFFICIAL ZONING MAP); AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. On March 23, 2006, the City Council of the City of East Wenatchee, by Ordinance 06-05, adopted a revised Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan (GEWA) and land use designation map in accordance with the requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA); and On February 13, 2007, the City Council of the City of East Wenatchee, by Ordinance 07-05, adopted a revised Official Zoning map in accordance with the requirements of the GMA, which covers the City; and On February 23, 2009, the City of East Wenatchee Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a site specific amendment to the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan land use designation map and the Official Zoning Map of the City. Following the public hearing, the Commission made written findings and conclusions and recommended that the City Council amend the land use designation map and the Official Zoning Map of the City. The written findings of fact, the Commission's recommendation, and the minutes of the public hearing were forwarded to the City Council; and On March 10, 2009, the City Council held a public meeting. At this public meeting, it reviewed the Commission's findings and conclusions and, the Commission's recommendation. Based on this review, the City Council adopted the Commission's findings, conclusions and recommendations as the decision of the City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The decision of the City Council to adopt the amendment to the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan and the Official Zoning Map is based upon the findings of fact and conclusions set forth in Exhibit A. Section 2. The City Council amends the Official Zoning Map of the City of East Wenatchee, as codified by reference in Section 17.04.010 of the East Wenatchee Municipal Code, by changing the zoning classification of that certain property described in Exhibit B Ordinance 09-~ CP AIZC 2007-01 Page 1 of7 and depicted on Exhibit C from Residential Low Density (R-L) to Neighborhood Commercial (C -N). Section 3. The City Council amends the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan land use designation map by changing the designation of that certain property described in Exhibit B and depicted on Exhibit C from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial. Section 4. The City Council instructs the Community Development Director to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of East Wenatchee and the GEW A land use designation map to reflect the change from R-M to CBD. Section 5. The decision of the City Council to adopt the amendment to the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan and the Official Zoning Map is based upon the findings of fact and conclusions set forth in Exhibit A. Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five days after publication of this Ordinance, or a summary thereof consisting of the title. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: CITY CLERK, DANA BARNARD APPROVED AS TO FORM: a~~ CITY ATTORY FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 03/04/09 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 03/10/09 PUBLISHED: olo)'.Z.-L I 1:1t::t EFFECTIVE DATE: t:fp/p,fO/D'i ORDINANCE NO. 2009-04 Ordinance 09-0'-i\ CP AIZC 2007 -01 Page 2 of7 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2009-04 of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington On March 10, 2009, the City Council of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington, approved Ordinance No. 2009-04, the main point of which may be summarized by its title as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE GREATER EAST WENATCHEE AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION MAP AND OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION ON CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON GRANT ROAD FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL; AMENDING ORDINANCE 06-05 (GEW A PLAN MAP) AND ORDINANCE 2007-05 (OFFICIAL ZONING MAP); AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request. DATED this 10th day of March, 2009. CITY CLERK, DANA BARNARD r Ordinance 09-1.'l \ CP AIZC 2007-01 Page 3 of7 FINDINGS FACT 1. The subject property is located at 1568 Grant Road, East Wenatchee, WA and is legally described as Lot 6, Block 1 of the Pearcot Addition in Section 13, Township 22 N, Range 20 EWM, Douglas County, Washington. 2. The proposal is an application for an amendment to the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan land use designation map and the official zoning map to change the designation of a .28 acre parcel of land from Residential Low Density to Neighborhood Commercial. The subject property is adjacent to property already zoned Neighborhood Commercial. 3. The subject property is identified as Douglas County Assessor's Parcel# 78500100600. The fee owner ofrecord is listed as Arnulfo S. and Hilda M. Arceo. 4. The subject property is within the study area of the Greater East Wenatchee Area Comprehensive Plan and is designated as suitable for Residential Low (R-L) density development. Adjacent property to the east is designated as suitable for Neighborhood Commercial. 5. The comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance include criteria for the designation of land for Neighborhood Commercial: a. Site size no larger than 2 acres, and situated to have minimal impact on surrounding residential areas b. Sites should be located in residential areas inside of an urban growth area; are at least one mile from the 'Central Business District' designation and one half mile from any other site designated 'Neighborhood Commercial'; c. These sites will be located on either a collector or arterial street; d. Structures should generally be designed on a pedestrian-scale (two stories or less) and promote pedestrian activity while providing facilities for local automobile traffic; and e. Shared parking between adjacent uses will be by written agreement. Parking will be designed and located so as to enhance pedestrian activity .. The subject property is adjacent to an C-N designation and with the inclusion of this property that development area will be no more than 2 acres in size. The property is located in the urban growth area on an arterial street. The development includes shared parking. The proposal is consistent with the designation criteria in the comprehensive plan. 6. The proposed change in the zoning and comprehensive plan land use designation for the subject properties is consistent with and implements the goals and policies in the comprehensive plan for commercial land use. 7. Chapter 17.100 and Chapter 19.08 of the EWMC outline the process for amending the comprehensive plan and/or the zoning ordinance. The proposal was processed in accordance with those requirements. Ordinance 09- CP A/ZC 2007-01 Page 4 of7 8. A threshold determination and environmental review pursuant to RCW 43.21C the State Environmental Policy Act was completed and a Determination ofNon- significance was issued on February 6, 2009 with a 14-day comment period. Copies of the application materials and environmental documents were sent to agencies with jurisdiction and commenting agencies requesting their review and comment on the proposed project. No comments were received indicating that the proposal would have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. 9. The City of East Wenatchee has adopted a Comprehensive Plan pursuant to the Growth Management Act (GMA), RCW Chapter 36.70A, which is a generalized, coordinated land use policy statement of the City. 10. RCW 36.70A.106 requires submittal of amendments to comprehensive plans and development regulations to the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) and other state and local agencies for a 60-day review. The proposal was submitted to CTED on September 16, 2008. The review period terminated on November 17, 2008. No comments were received. CONCLUSIONS 1. It is the determination of the responsible lead agency that no more than a moderate effect on the environment is a reasonable probability as a result of the proposed action. The proper exercise of the threshold determination process as required by WAC 197-11 is than an environmental impact statement is not required to be prepared for this project. 2. Proper legal requirements ofRCW 36.70A.106 and Chapter 17.100 EWMC were met and the community was given the opportunity to comment on the proposal at a duly noticed open record public hearing. 3. Any Finding of Fact that is more correctly a Conclusion of Law is hereby incorporated by this reference. Ordinance 09-~ CP AJZC 2007-01 Page 5 of7 EXHIBITB Legal Description of Real property located at 1568 Grant Road, East Wenatchee, WA. Douglas County Assessor Parcel Number 78500100600 Lot 6, Block 1 of the Pear Cot Addition recorded in Volume B of Plats, Page 57 records of Douglas County, Washington in Section 13, Township 22 N, Range 20 EWM, Douglas County, Washington,,. Ordinance 09-04 CPA/ZC 2007-01 Page 6 of7 Subject Prope~ CN Tedford st SE 1"=50' EXHI BITC R-L Gr.ant Rd CPAIZC2007-01 R-L to C-N Arnulfo Arleo 1568 Grant Road .28 acres CN ·-~~---- 1&1 S I SE Ordinance 09-ot\- CP A/ZC 2007 -01 Page 7 of7