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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLP-17-00006 O'Keefe Plat Alteration Approval Resolution BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF KITTITAS STATE OF WASHINGTON PLAT ALTERATIONAPPROVAL O’KEEFE (LP-17-00006) RESOLUTION NO. 2017 - ________ WHEREAS, according to RCW 58.17.215, an open record hearing was held by the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners on October 3, 2017 for the purpose of considering a plat alteration known as the O’Keefe Plat Alteration and described as follows: The proposed plat alteration would replace an existing 40-foot wide private access and utility easement and cul- de-sac easement with a relocated 40-foot wide private access and utility easement and a new 30-foot access and utility easement. WHEREAS, due notice of the hearing had been given as required by law, and the necessary inquiry has been made into the public interest to be served by such platting; and, WHEREAS, an open record public hearing was held by the Board of County Commissioners on October 3, 2017; and, WHEREAS, public testimony was heard from those persons present; and, WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the plat alteration; and, WHEREAS, the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT and CONCLUSIONS OF LAW concerning said plat alteration: Findings of Fact 1. The Board of County Commissioners finds Dan Butler, agent, for a Plat Alteration on a six-lot plat (O’Keefe Plat) on approximately 19 acres of land that is zoned Ag-20. This application was deemed complete by Kittitas County Community Development Services on August 30, 2017. The subject property is located south of SR 970 and south of Ranch Road, Cle Elum, WA 98922, in Section 28, Township 20 North, Range East, WM, recorded in Volume 10 of Plats, at page 10, Records of Kittitas County. 2. The Board of County Commissioners finds that said easement amendment application would shift the existing 40-foot wide access and utility easement westward along the northern section of the existing easement and slope easterly as it proceeds south, resting in a position approximate to the current location of the southern section of the existing easement. In addition the amendment application plans to remove the cul-de-sac located at the southernmost point, replaced by a 30 foot access/utility easement. 3. The Board of County Commissioners finds that Community Development Services issued a Notice of Application pursuant to KCC 15A.03 on September 21, 2017. The Board of County Commissioners finds further that said notice solicited comments from jurisdictional agencies and landowners within 300 feet of the subject properties as required by law. 4. The Board of County Commissioners finds that an administrative site analysis was completed by the staff planner in compliance with Title 17A. No regulated critical areas exist on the property. 5. The Board of County Commissioners finds that an open record hearing was held on October 3, 2017 and that testimony was taken from those persons present who wished to be heard. The Board of County Commissioners also finds that due notice of this public hearing has been given as required by law, and the necessary inquiry has been made into the public interest to be served by this proposed subdivision. 6. The Board of County Commissioners finds that the proposed alteration involves private easements. Conclusions of Law: 1. As conditioned, this proposal is consistent with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. 2. Public use and interest will be served by approval of this proposal. 3. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with Kittitas County Code Title 16 Subdivision, Title 17 Zoning, Title 17A Critical Areas, Title 15 Environmental, and Title 12 Roads and Bridges. Conditions of Approval 1. Timing of Improvements: This application is subject to the latest revision of the Kittitas County Road Standards, dated 12/15/15. The following conditions apply and must be completed prior to final approval of this project. A performance guarantee may be used, in lieu of the required improvements, per the conditions outlined in KCC 12.01150. 2. Private Road Certification: Private roads serving any of the lots within this development shall be inspected and certified by a licensed professional engineer for conformance with current Kittitas County Road Standards, 12/15/15 edition. Kittitas County Public Works shall require this road certification to be completed prior to final approval of the project. If a performance guarantee is used in lieu of the required improvements, the private road shall be constructed and certified to comply with the minimum requirements of the International Fire Code prior to issuance of a building permit . 3. Private Road Improvements : Access Mountain Creek Drive shall be constructed to meet or exceed the requirements of a High-Density Private Road that serves 3-14 tax parcels. See Table 4-4, Kittitas County Road Standards, 12/15/15 edition . a. New access easements shall be a minimum of 60' wide. Existing access easements shall be a minimum of 40' wide. The roadway shall have a minimum width of 20', with 1' shoulders, for a total width of 22'. b. Minimum centerline radius will be 60'. c. Surface requirement is for a gravel surface per WSDOT Standard Specifications. d. Maximum grade is 10%. e. Stopping site distance , reference AASHTO. f. Maintenance of driveway approaches shall be the responsibility of the owner whose property they serve. The County will not maintain accesses. g. Any further subdivision or lots to be served by proposed access may result in further access requirements . h. All roads located within this development or roads that provide access to this development shall be constructed to current county road standards unless any other maintenance agreements, forest service road easements or state easements require higher road standards. The higher of the road standards shall apply. i. All easements shall provide for AASHTO radius at the intersection with a county road. j . A paved apron shall be constructed at the intersection of the proposed private intersection and the county road. 4. Turnaround: When a road extends more than 150' from the centerline of a County road or other publicly maintained road or serves more than three lots, a turnaround shall be provided. The turnaround shall be a cul-de-sac for roads serving five or more lots/units . The turnaround may be a hammerhead for roads serv ing four or less lots/units or for a land use development activity occurring prior to the end of the road . Cul-de-sac and hammerhead des igns must conform to the specificati ons of the International Fi re Code. A cul-de-sac shall have an easement diameter of at least 110 feet and a driving surface of at least 96 feet in diameter . 5. Driveways: A driveway shall serve no more than two tax parcels . See Kittitas County Road Standards, 12/15/15 edition. a. New access easements shall be a minimum of 30' wide. The roadway width shall have a minimum width of 12' if the length of the driveway is less than 150', or 16' if the length of the driveway is more than 150'. b. Maximum grade shall be 15%. c. Crushed surface depth per WSDOT standards . d. Maintenance of driveway approaches shall be the respons ibility of the owner whose property they serve. The County will not maintain accesses. e. Any further subdivis ion or lots to be served by proposed access may result in further access requirements . 6. Plat Notes: Plat notes shall reflect the following : a. Kittitas County will not accept private roads for maintenance as publ ic st reets or roads until such streets or roads are brought into conformance with current County Road Standards and formally adopted by the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners. b. Maintenance of the access is the responsibility of the property owners who benefit from its use. c. An approved access permit will be required from the Department of Public Works prior to creating any new driveway access or performing work withi n the county road right-of-way. d. Any further subdiv is ion or lots to be served by proposed access may result in further access requirements . See Kittitas County Road Standards . e. A public utility easement 10 feet in width is reserved along all lot lines . The 10 foot easement shall about the ex ter ior plat boundary and shall be div ided 5 feet on each side of inter ior lot lines . Said easement shall also be used for irrigat ion. 7. Plat Approvals: All plats must show the acceptance signature of the County Engineer. The acceptance block shall be as follows (per KCC 16.24 .170): EXAMINED AND APPROVED This day of_____, A.D. .,20_. Kittitas County Engineer 8. Private Road Maintenance Agreement: The applicant shall meet all applicable conditions of any pre- established or required Private Road Maintenance Agreements. 9. Lot Closure: It is the responsibility of the Profess ional Licensed Surveyor (PLS) to ensure the lot closures are correct and accurate. 10. Access Permit: An approved access permit shall be required from the Department of Public Works prior to creating any new driveway access or performing work within the county road right of way . 11. Addressing: Contact the Kittitas County Rural Addressing Coordinator at (509) 962-7523 to obtain addresses prior to obtaining a building permit. A parcel cannot rece ive a building permit or utilities until such parcel is identified with a 911 address. 12. Fire Protection: Contact the Kittitas County Fire Marshal regarding any additional access requirements for Emergency Response. 13. Mailbox Placement: Mailboxes must be approved by U.S . Postal Service . Mailbox locations are site specific . Contact your local Post Office for location and des ign standards before beginning construction. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the O’Keefe Plat Alteration (LP-17-00006) and adopts the above Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Conditions of Approval. DATED this 17th day of October, 2017 at Ellensburg, Washington. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KITTITAS COUNTY, WASHINGTON Paul Jewell, Chairman Laura Osiadacz, Vice Chairman Obie O’Brien, Commissioner ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: CLERK OF THE BOARD Julie A Kjorsvik Greg Zempel WSBA #19125