Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Twisp Planning Commission will hold an open record public hearing at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday September 11, 2019 at Twisp Town Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to take testimony and on revisions to draft amendments to Title 18 Zoning previously submitted to the Town Council for adoption. The revised amendments are intended to address concerns set forth by the Town Council as a result of public input. A copy of the revised amendments is available for review on the Town’s website and at Town Hall.
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Those requiring assistance are requested to contact Town Hall a minimum of 24 hours prior to the scheduled hearing to notify the Town of the type of assistance required. Persons wishing to view the proposed amendments may contact Twisp Town Hall, 118 S. Glover Street between the hours of 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday. For further information contact Kurt Danison, Town Planner at (509) 997-4081.
Published in the Methow Valley News August 28, September 4, 2019
Notice of Application and Threshold SEPA Determination
CUP 2019-7 Miller Pit, P4-27
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Okanogan Public Works to permit surface mining for a gravel pit on property owned by Claude Miller in accordance with Okanogan County Code 17A.220.010. The CUP, if approved, would allow 148.66 acres, over three parcels, to be used for screening, crushing, cold mix asphalt batching, blasting, and stockpiling. Mining will not exceed a depth of 60 feet. The hours of operation will be 6:00am to 8:00pm with the exception of every 4-5 years when crushing activity will operate 24 hours for 5-10 weeks. The project site will use water from an existing permit exempt well for dust abatement. Okanogan County Public Works will be paving the intersection of Hwy 153 and Danzl Rd. and approximately 275 of the private road for dust abatement as well. The site is located at 1175 Hwy 153 Methow, WA 98834 and covers parcels 3123310006, 3023064004, and 3022011005.
The SEPA Responsible Official has issued a Threshold Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) on this proposal in accordance with WAC 197-11-350. SEPA comments regarding this threshold determination may be submitted in writing by 5:00 pm September 12, 2019. The public hearing for this project has not yet been set. Project comments may be submitted in writing up to the hearing or be presented at the hearing. Direct questions and comments to: Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, Rocky Robbins, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7117 rrobbins@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News August 28, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 29, 2019. OVG871315
Notice of Okanogan County Comprehensive Plan DEIS Comment Period Extension
Notice is hereby given that the Okanogan County Office of Planning and Community Development has issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) which discusses environmental impacts of the proposed revisions to the 2014 Okanogan County Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan proposal has been prepared in accordance with RCW 36.70 Planning Enabling Act, RCW 36.70A Growth Management Act, and other applicable case law and requirements. The Comprehensive Plan contains policies that inform other land use regulation in all unincorporated areas of the county. The proposed revisions to the comprehensive plan consider the medium range of population increase prepared by the OFM which projects that the population will increase by 2891 people (revised) by the year 2040. The revised comprehensive plan includes three alternative policy approaches for dealing with the projected population increase. The draft environmental impact statement considers a 4th alternative suggested during the scoping period.
The SEPA Responsible Official has reviewed submitted comments and has determined an extended comment period is warranted. The notice for the DEIS was published on July 17th and 18th , 2019. The deadline for submitting comments regarding the DEIS is extended to 5:00 pm, September 19, 2019. Date of publishing is August 28th and 29th, 2019.
Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the DEIS and the revised comprehensive plan. You may submit your comments in writing or electronically to: cingle@co.okanogan.wa.us or mailed or delivered to 123 5th Ave N. Suite 130, Okanogan WA 98840.
Information regarding this proposal can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Angie Hubbard, Interim Director of Planning, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 509-422-7090 or ahubbard@co.okanogan.wa.us . A copy of the proposal and other documents may be viewed at www.okanogancounty.org/planning
Lead Agency: Okanogan County Planning
Published in the Methow Valley News August 28, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 29, 2019. OVG871318
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Okanogan County Central Landfill, Ellisforde Transfer Station, Bridgeport Transfer Station, and Twisp Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, August 31, 2019 in observance of Labor Day Holiday. They will all be open on regular schedules Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
Published in the Methow Valley News August 28, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 29, 2019. OVG871328
Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 and will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. The hearing is held to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Elections Reserve Fund 199, in the amount of $6,000. The funds are from the Ending Fund Balance and will be used for Capital Expenditures Elections touch writer purchase. The hearing will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing or submit their comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840.
Published in the Methow Valley News August 28; September 4, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 29; September 5, 2019. OVG871336
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
Material Testing Services
Qualification Statements for Material Testing Services for CRP No. 9221-04 Statler Bridge Replacement Project will be received by Okanogan County Department of Public Works at 1234A Second Avenue South, Okanogan, WA 98840, until 2:00pm, September 9, 2019. Questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to the Contracts Administrator at 509-422-7333 or by email at sstidman@co.okanogan.wa.us.
The County of Okanogan in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, in consideration for an award.
Material Testing Services for this project are estimated to take place between September 16, 2019 and September 16, 2020.
Scope of work may include:
• Sub-surface soil and asphalt coring samples
• Compaction Testing
• Asphalt Sampling and Testing
• Aggregate Sampling and Testing
• Other road construction related materials testing
• Prepare and Provide all Test Results and Reports to Contracting Agency
All work shall be performed in accordance with the latest WSDOT Standard Specifications, WSDOT Construction Manual and the Local Agency Guidelines.
Respondents please submit two (2) paper copies of your SOQ not to exceed 10 single sided pages each.
Each Firm’s Qualifications Statement will be evaluated and scored on the following categories:
Firm’s experience in applicable projects
Staff experience in applicable projects
Availability
Accessibility
Experience with County Public Works projects
Experience with WSDOT Design and Standard Specifications
Examples of projects worked on
References
Selection of a Consultant will be based on the highest combined SOQ and Interview score. The County will interview up to the top 3 candidates based on their total SOQ scores.
Published in the Methow Valley News August 28; September 4, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 29; September 5, 2019. OVG871340
Old 97 LLC Mini Storage, SEPA 2019-9
Threshold SEPA Determination
Project Summary
James Garrick is proposing to expand an existing mini storage area by adding 4 new buildings, one 40’ x 100’ one 50’ x 96’ and two 45’ x99’. There are two existing mini storage buildings at the location one 50’ x 96’ and one 40’ x 100’. The total size of the area is five acres.
Project Location:
The project is located at 8 Hacienda Lane in Township 31 North, Range 25 East Section 20 on tax parcel 3125201002.
Comments must be submitted in writing to the Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave N Ste. 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, no later than September 12, 2019. Failure to comment by the due date above shall be determined to deny a party standing to appeal the final determination. Information is available at the Office of Planning and Development. Direct questions and comments to: Pam Wyllson, Planner I, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122.
Published in the Methow Valley News August 28, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 29, 2019. OVG871350
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3629140004 & 3629140005)
Proponent: Stephen & Laura Hoglund
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of decision, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News August 28, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 29, 2019. OVG871354
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 8873790100 & 8873790200)
Proponent: Robert Stanbery
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of decision, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News August 28, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 29, 2019. OVG871355
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Exempt Segregation – Parcel 3730091000
Proponent: Mark Schertenleib
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of decision parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News August 28, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 29, 2019. OVG871358
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Exempt Segregation – Parcel 3026071005
Proponent: Brewster Heights Packing & Orchards LP
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of decision parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News August 28, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune August 29, 2019. OVG871359
