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2022-10-26_Ordinance1337_WednesdayWorkshop_StaffPresentationCommunity Development 2025 NE Kresky Ave Chehalis, WA 98532 Phone: (360) 740-1146 Ordinance 1337Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments Board of County Commissioners –Wednesday Workshop October 26, 2022 Staff Presentation Agenda 1.Process Overview 2.Decision Making 3.Summary of Proposals 1.Chehalis UGA expansions2.Centralia UGA expansion3.YMCA rezone4.Mining Opt-in rezone5.De Goede rezone6.Adna Grocery Store rezone 4.Hearings Schedule Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 2October 26, 2022 October 26, 2022 Process Overview Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 3 •Requested by private property owners or a city •Most are both a Comp Plan map amendment and a change to the zoning designation •Quasi-judicial = all information during open public meetings October 26, 2022 Process Overview Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 4 1.Proposal submitted to Community Development 2.Staff reviews for completeness 3.Notice of Application –rezones** 4.Planned Growth Committee –UGAs** 5.Non-project SEPA Determination** 6.Planning Commission** 7.Dept. of Commerce Review against GMA rules 8.BOCC –final decision**** = public comment opportunity October 26, 2022 Decision Making Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 5 BOCC is deciding … Is the use appropriate at the location? October 26, 2022 Decision Making Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 6 Use is a category:Single family residentialMultifamily residentialCommercialIndustrialAgriculturalForestryMiningRecreation October 26, 2022 Decision Making Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 7 A use is not a project Use = multifamily residential Project = 10 story apartment complex with on-site parking, storage units and pool October 26, 2022 Decision Making Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 8 Use Project Anticipated effects vs actual impacts Example SFR will generate traffic vs traffic impact analysis Project permitting Impact analysis Required mitigation Likely to be adequately addressed through future permitting? October 26, 2022 Decision Making Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 9 BOCC is deciding … Is the use appropriate at the location? October 26, 2022 Decision Making Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 10 LCC 17.12.100 Approval Criteria: 1.Conforms to Growth Management Act and Countywide Planning Policies 2.There is a demonstrated need for the amendment 3.Public interest will be served by the amendment •Anticipated effect on population, employment distribution •Anticipated effect on schools, fire districts, etc. •Anticipated effect on ag, forest or mineral resource lands 4.Isn’t spot zoning Proposals 1.Chehalis UGA expansions2.Centralia UGA expansion3.YMCA rezone4.Mining Opt-in rezone5.De Goede rezone6.Adna Grocery Store rezone mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2610 Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 11October 26, 2022 Chehalis UGA Expansions October 26, 2022 Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 12 October 26, 2022 Chehalis Breen UGA Proposal Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 13 October 26, 2022 Chehalis Westlund-Enbody UGA Proposal Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 14 October 26, 2022 Chehalis UGA Proposals Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 15 Need Assessment 2040 need = 7,711 dwelling units Existing (city limits + UGA) = 1,195 dwelling units Deficit = 6,516 units Breen will provide 456 dwelling units Westlund/Enbody will provide 1,224 new units October 26, 2022 Chehalis UGA Proposals Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 16 Urban ServicesWater–existing water draw is 1.37 MGD with 3.4 MGD remaining for growthSystem upgrades needed and are included in Capital Improvement Plan and funding through General Fund, grants and developers Sewer –served by LCWD4, upgrades needed and funding is in the current budget Transportation –ILA County responsible for road repair until annexed, then City October 26, 2022 Chehalis UGA Proposals Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 17 Floodplain All floodplain must be placed in a Conservation Easement No development allowed in floodplain October 26, 2022 Chehalis UGA Proposals Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 18 Primary topics raised in testimony •Increased traffic •Increased noise •Increased flood risk •Water and sewer impacts •Stormwater management •Pollution from herbicides, fertilizers and pesticides •Impacts to wildlife October 26, 2022 Chehalis UGA Proposals Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 19 October 26, 2022 Planning Commission Recommendation Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 20 Reject Chehalis Breen UGA (5, 2) Majority no, the use (urban development) is not appropriate at this location: 1.Traffic –Only one entrance/exit road will exacerbate congestion on I5 at Exist 72. 2.Flooding –Recent flooding here makes it not an appropriate place for 465 new homes 3.Agricultural –Not ARL, but has been used for farming for many years Minority yes, the use (urban development) is appropriate at this location: 1.Breen and Westlund-Enbody have similar issues with traffic and flooding, both can be mitigated through future permitting October 26, 2022 Planning Commission Recommendation Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 21 Approve Westlund-Enbody UGA (7, 0) The use (urban development) is appropriate at this location: 1.Traffic –On Jackson Highway and secondary routes available 2.Flooding –Size of site makes mitigating flooding easier than Breen 3.Public Interest –Better location than Breen for accommodating growth needs October 26, 2022 Chehalis UGA Proposals Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 22 Centralia UGA Expansion October 26, 2022 Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 23 October 26, 2022 Centralia UGA Proposal Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 24 October 26, 2022 Centralia UGA Proposal Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 25 Need Assessment 2040 need = 10,905 dwelling units Existing (city limits + UGA) = 6,842 dwelling units Deficit = 4,063 units Site will provide 80 dwelling units October 26, 2022 Centralia UGA Proposal Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 26 Urban Services Water –existing system can support 14,382 dwelling units; total 2040 need = 10,905 dwelling units Sewer –existing can serve population 18,865-22,535; current populations is 18,360 Transportation –ILA County responsible for road repair until annexed, then City October 26, 2022 Centralia UGA Proposal Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 27 Primary topics raised in testimony •Increased traffic •Increased flood risk •Runoff, erosion and landslide risk •Water supply •Impacts on wildlife October 26, 2022 Planning Commission Recommendation Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 28 Approve Centralia UGA (7, 0) The use (urban development) is appropriate at this site 1.Traffic –Plenty of options for addressing traffic 2.Flooding –No floodplain or other critical areas on the site 3.Stormwater –Important that future development pay for facilities and the burden not be placed on existing properties YMCA at Mineral Lake Rezone October 26, 2022 Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 29 October 26, 2022 Mineral Lake YMCA Rezone Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 30 •500 acres north of Mineral Lake •Master Planned Resort overlay on FRL •Overnight youth camp -400 campers, 100 staff, cabins, tent sites, trails and dock October 26, 2022 YMCA Non-project SEPA Determination Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 31 1.Use Restrictions to only those related to a youth camp: •Lodges, rental cabins and support facilities, including caretaker accommodations •Recreational sport facilities and recreational areas •Boat docks and marinas •Public facilities and services 2.Prohibited uses: •Hotels, motels, residential dwellings, rental homes/condos, convention facilities, golf course, clubhouse, spa or commercial restaurants and shops October 26, 2022 YMCA Non-project SEPA Determination Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 32 3. Sunset provisions: •Project-level MPR application and Binding Site Plan in 5 years •Subsequent site development permits in 15 years •If not, then MPR reverts to FRL October 26, 2022 YMCA Rezone Proposal Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 33 Primary topics raised in testimony Support •Educational benefits to youth •Economic benefits to community •Enhanced recreation for community •Unique location •Protects open space •Ensures no individual residential development on site Against •Increased traffic on local roads •Impacts to wildlife •Lack of sufficient fire and emergency services •Insufficient sewer and water infrastructure •Increased noise and pollution •Increased people in a natural area October 26, 2022 Planning Commission Recommendation Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 34 Approve YMCA Rezone (7, 0) The use (limited use resort) is appropriate at this site 1.Highest and best use –youth camp is the best use for this site 2.Future impacts –Make sure impacts are thoroughly evaluated and mitigated 3.Tax burden –Cost of infrastructure improvements or service upgrades should be paid for by YMCA or the County, the burden should not be placed on the community of Mineral Mining Opt-In Rezone October 26, 2022 Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 35 October 26, 2022 Mining Opt-in Rezone Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 36 •443.5 acre site on Brim Road between Ethel and Salkum •Rezone Agricultural (ARL) to Mineral Resource Land (MRL) •Future use -mineral extraction October 26, 2022 Mining Opt-In Decision Making Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 37 LCC 17.30.720 Approval Criteria: 1.Existing mining operation (not applicable) 2.Areas containing mineral deposits of significance •Geologist demonstrates likelihood of mineral deposits •Probable commercial value for foreseeable future •50% of abutting sites larger than 2.5 acres •Outside UGA 3.Mines of local importance (not applicable) October 26, 2022 Mine Resource Evaluation Report Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 38 by Erick Staley, LG, LEG, Principal Engineering Geologist October 26, 2022 Likelihood of Mineral Deposits Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 39 October 26, 2022 Commercial Value Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 40 •Estimated value of mineable resources is $267,570,470 •Probable extraction value for the foreseeable future October 26, 2022 Size of Abutting Sites Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 41 October 26, 2022 Demonstrated Need Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 42 October 26, 2022 Not Spot Zoning Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 43 •RCW and WAC allow for this type of spot zoning •Remains a resource use •Required reclamation after mining is over October 26, 2022 Mining Opt-In Proposal Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 44 Primary topics raised in testimony •Negative impact on property values •Truck traffic on local roads •Impacts to water quality in streams •Aquifer contamination •Impacts on fish and wildlife habitat •Visual impacts •Noise •Air pollution October 26, 2022 Planning Commission Recommendation Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 45 Approve Mining Opt-in Rezone (7, 0) The use (surface mine) is appropriate at this site 1.Location –No one wants mining next to their property, but property owners have the right to opt-in to mining when there are deposits. The site is far from large populations and all surrounding sites are relatively large 2.Critical areas –Local, state and federal requirements can be addressed during project permitting 3.Cultural resources –It is important to work with the Cowlitz Tribe during project permitting De Goede Rezone October 26, 2022 Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 46 October 26, 2022 De Goede Rezone Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 47 •27.5 acre site north of Highway 12 near Mossyrock •Rezone Agricultural Resource Land (ARL) to Rural Development District 5 (RDD-5) •Future use –unknown •RDD-5 allows single family residential –see LCC 17.42 Table 2 for a full list October 26, 2022 De Goede Rezone -History Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 48 2010 Parcel Map 2020 Parcel Map October 26, 2022 De Goede Rezone –Steep Slopes Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 49 October 26, 2022 Conforms to Growth Management act Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 50 WAC 365-190-050(3): The land has long-term commercial significance for agriculture. Staff findings: Due to its steepness the parcel does not have long-term commercial significance for agriculture. There are no adequate roads that access the parcel; it is accessed by a private dirt road. October 26, 2022 Conforms to Countywide Planning Policies Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 51 Lewis County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Policy 2A.4: Allows landowners to predesignated portions of their property that contain poor soil or otherwise not suitable for agricultural purposed. Land Use Policy 2A.5: Allows landowners to request a zoning change to agricultural resource lands that have been designated in error. Staff findings: The steep hillside was designated in error and is not suitable for agricultural purposes. October 26, 2022 De Goede Rezone Proposal Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 52 Comments on SEPA Determination •No new road entry on Highway 12 Primary topics raised in testimony •None October 26, 2022 Planning Commission Recommendation Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 53 Approve De Goede Rezone (7, 0) The use (rural residential) is appropriate at this site 1.Correcting and error –The site is too steep for agricultural uses 2.Highest and best use –Rural residential development on 5 acre lots is the best use for the hillside Adna Grocery Store Rezone October 26, 2022 Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 54 October 26, 2022 Adna Grocery Store Rezone Proposal Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 55 •0.74 acre site on Bunker Creek Rd in Adna •Rezone Agricultural Resource Land (ARL) to Small Town Mixed Use (SMTU) •Future use –add a restaurant •1995 Lewis County designated LAMIRDs •SMTU is a LAMIRD •LAMRID boundaries based on development patterns in 1995 October 26, 2022 Conforms to Growth Management Act Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 56 WAC 365-196-245(6) (B)When establishing a Type I LAMIRD, counties must establish a logical outer boundary. The purpose of the logical outer boundary is to minimize and contain the areas of more intensive rural development to the existing areas. Uses, densities or intensities not normally allowed in a rural area may be allowed inside the logical outer boundary consistent with the existing character of the LAMIRD. Appropriate and necessary levels of public facilities and services not otherwise provided in rural areas may be provided inside the logical outer boundary. (C)The logical outer boundary must be delineated primarily by the built environment as it existed on the date the county became subject to the planning requirements of the act October 26, 2022 Conforms to Growth Management Act Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 57 •Adna Grocery existed before 1995 •Rezone to correct the error October 26, 2022 Adna Grocery Store Rezone Proposal Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 58 Primary topics raised in testimony •None October 26, 2022 Planning Commission Recommendation Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 59 Approve Adna Grocery Rezone (7, 0) The use (small town mixed use) is appropriate at this site 1.Correcting and error –the site should have been included in the STMU in 1995 Questions about Proposals 1.Chehalis UGA expansions2.Centralia UGA expansion3.YMCA rezone4.Mining Opt-in rezone5.De Goede rezone6.Adna Grocery Store rezone Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 60October 26, 2022 October 26, 2022 Decision Making Lewis County Planning Commission -Workshop 61 LCC 17.12.100 Approval Criteria: 1.Conforms to Growth Management Act and Countywide Planning Policies 2.There is a demonstrated need for the amendment 3.Public interest will be served by the amendment •Anticipated effect on population, employment distribution •Anticipated effect on schools, fire districts, etc. •Anticipated effect on ag, forest or mineral resource lands 4.Isn’t spot zoning October 26, 2022 Hearing Schedule Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 62 •Record open now for written testimony •Send to mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov •Public Hearing November 1, 2022 @ 10:00am •No deliberation or decision on November 1 •Close oral testimony on November 1 •If needed, continue to November 2 for additional testimony •Keep written record open to November 4 at 4:00pm •Continue hearing to November 8 •No oral testimony on November 8 •Deliberate and make a final decision October 26, 2022 Hearing Schedule Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 63 November 1, 2022 anticipated schedule •10:00 a.m. –De Goede rezone, Adna Grocery Store rezone and Centralia UGA •11:00 a.m. –Mining Opt-in rezone •LUNCH •1:00 p.m. –YMCA rezone •3:00 p.m. –Chehalis Breen and Westlund-Enbody UGA •5:00 p.m. –recess and continue October 26, 2022 Written testimony Lewis County Planning Commission -Public Hearing 64 Mindy Brooks, Senior Long Range Plannermindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.govOr2025 NE Kresky AveChehalis, WA 98532 Questions: 360-740-2610 This Slide Intentionally Left Blank 65