Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 and will be held via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so via the following:
Join Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87291903511
Meeting ID: 872 9190 3511 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or +1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 872 9190 3511.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation regarding MARC fun 504 in the amount of $3,000. The funds are from Beginning Fund Balance and will be appropriated to Small Tools/Minor Equipment. The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News July 21, 28, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 22, 29, 2021. OVG933175
Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 2:00 p.m. a.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 and will be held via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so via the following:
Join Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87291903511
Meeting ID: 872 9190 3511 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or +1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 872 9190 3511.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation regarding Vehicle Reserve Fund 197 in the amount of $2,366. The funds are from Ending Fund Balance and will be appropriated to Assessor Vehicles. The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News July 21, 28, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 22, 29, 2021. OVG933174
Public Notice
Intent to Lease
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that they will meet at the County Courthouse located at 149 3rd Ave N, Okanogan, WA on Monday, August 9, 2021 between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. for the purpose of accepting applications for leasing county owned property. The property so designated and described for lease is the Hancock Building which is 1885 square foot professional office building located at 238 Oat Street Okanogan, WA 98840. The building has a reception area, several offices, kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a conference room. Any person desiring to lease county property shall make application in writing to the Board of County Commissioners and shall be accompanied by a deposit of not less than ten dollars either in the form of a certified check, certificate of deposit, or cash. No lease shall be made by the county except to the highest responsible bidder at the time of the hearing set forth in this notice of intention to lease. Bids will be received on a square foot basis at a minimum of $0.43 per square foot. Application to show bidder bonding and insurance requirements will be met. Lease term will be a minimum of 5-years and not more than 10-years. Any person may appear and state their objection in writing to the leasing of the property. The Board of Okanogan County Commissioners will meet on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. for the purpose of assigning the lease of the property.
For questions regarding this matter, please call Lanie Johns at 509-422-7105 or email ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News July 21, 28; August 4, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 22, 29; August 5, 2021. OVG933234
Okanogan County Public Works Cameron Lake Rd 3R Project, SEPA 2021-5
Threshold SEPA Determination
Project Summary
The existing roadway consists of gravel and contains significant curves and elevation changes. This project is a 3R (Reconstruct) project designed to improve the vertical and horizontal alignment, straighten some curves, drainage and to pave the roadway, including shoulders, to 14’ per lane, for a total width of 28’. Acquisition of additional right of way will be required to facilitate the project. Ditches and side slopes will be flattened where practical. The roadway will be re-constructed with ballast and top course material and paved with either HMA or BST. Guardrail will be installed where warranted and striping will be done once paving is complete.
Project Location:
The project begins at MP 3.30 and ends at MP 4.50 on OCR # 9309, Cameron Lake Road. T. 30N., R 26E., S 6 & 7.
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 August 12, 2021. All comments will be reviewed for relevance, and if necessary the DNS will be changed. If no comments are received or the comments received do not provide probable, significant, and adverse impacts from the proposal, the DNS will stand. Information is available at the Office of Planning and Development. Direct questions and comments to: Charlene Schumacher, Senior Planner, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7113.
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29, 2021. OVG933896
Freese Duck Lake SP 2021-11
Notice of Application and SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by NCW Land Surveying, LLC on behalf of Paul & Bonnie Freese to divide approximately 10.41 acres into 4 lots. All lots will be served by individual wells and on-site septic. The property is identified by parcel #’s 3426100019, & 3426150064 located off of Soren Peterson Rd, located approximately 1 ½ miles northerly of the City of Omak, WA.
The Okanogan County SEPA Responsible Official issued a final SEPA determination identifying this project is exempt from SEPA review in accordance with WAC 197-11.
The comment period for this project ends September 1, 2021 at 5pm. Comments must be submitted in writing. Direct questions and comments to: Charlene Schumacher, Senior Planner, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7113 or by e-mail at cschumacher@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29, 2021. OVG933894
Notice of Application and Threshold SEPA Determination
CUP 2020-5 Rest & Ride Horse Park
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Ryan Marchant and Shauna Beeman to permit a RV park with horse corrals. The CUP, if approved, would allow one acre of a 19.51-acre parcel to be used for an RV park. The proposal includes 11 full hookup RV spaces, 8 to 10 horse pen/corrals, each 10’ x 10’ in size, a 10’ x 16’ picnic shelter, and a 10’ x 12’ building to be used for bathroom, shower, and laundry. The RV park will operate year-round. Water will be provided by a permit exempt well. The site is located on Engh Rd. near Omak WA. On tax parcel number 3427304012. According to Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) regulations, the office of Okanogan County Planning and Development issued a threshold environmental Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for this proposal. The public hearing for this project has not yet been set. The public is welcome to comment on this project. Project comments may be submitted in writing up to the hearing or be presented at the hearing. SEPA comments must be submitted in writing by 5:00 pm August 13, 2021 All comments will be reviewed for relevance, and if necessary additional conditions will be placed on the MDNS. If no comments are received the MDNS will stand as final. Direct questions and comments to: Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, Pam Wyllson, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122 pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29, 2021. OVG933892
Notice of Application
Wahl Cabin Rental, SDP 2021-3
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Brian Wahl has submitted a Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) for an Okanogan County Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SDP). The project will change the use of an existing accessory dwelling unit to a nightly rental in the Shoreline Residential Jurisdiction. Okanogan County Code 14.15.360 dictates that an SDP is required for this activity within the Shoreline Residential Jurisdiction. There are no proposed alterations to the existing structure or landscape.
LOCATION OF THE PROPOSAL: 689 Loomis Oroville Rd on parcel 3826100061 Township 38 Range 26 Section 10.
SEPA: The SEPA Responsible Official has deemed this project exempt per WAC 197-11-800(6)(b).
PROJECT CONSISTENCY: This application will be reviewed in accordance with the Master Program for Okanogan County Shoreline Management, Okanogan County Code, Title 14 (Environment), Okanogan County Code, Title 15.08 (Floodplain Management) and all other applicable County regulations. The Project has been reviewed and found to be consistent with requirements established by the Master Program for Okanogan County Shoreline Management. COMMENT PERIOD: Any person has the right to comment on this application, receive notice and participate in, any hearings (if scheduled), and request a copy of the decision once made. Any person may appeal a decision in accordance with RCW 90.58.180. Questions, concerns, and comments regarding this application will be accepted until 5:00 PM, September 1, 2021 and may be directed to: Rocky Robbins rrobbins@co.okanogan.wa.us (509)422-7117 Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. North, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29, 2021. OVG933861
Okanogan County
Department of Public Works
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Okanogan County 2022 to 2027
Six Year Transportation
Improvement Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing in the matter of the Okanogan County Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2022 through 2027 per R.C.W. 36.81.121 will be held in the Hearing Room of the Okanogan County Board of Commissioners at 123 Fifth Avenue North in Okanogan, Washington at 11:15 A.M. on August 10, 2021. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss County Road construction projects only. Road Maintenance issues will not be addressed at this hearing.
All interested parties may be heard in this matter. Please send written comments to Okanogan County Department of Public Works, 1234-A, Second Ave. South, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Dated this 20st day of July 2021, at Okanogan, Washington.
Josh Thomson, P.E.
Okanogan County Engineer
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28; August 4, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29; August 5, 2021. OVG933857
Okanogan County
Department of Public Works
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be held on August 10, 2021 at 11:00 A.M., in the Okanogan County Commissioners hearing room, located at 123 5th Ave North, Room 150, Okanogan Washington regarding an application for a 50-year franchise by Chesaw Water Users Association, to construct, operate, and maintain a domestic water line.
Franchise is located within the county right-of-way of the roads listed below all within Okanogan County:
Beginning at the point of intersection on Northwest corner of Section 28, Township 40 N., Range 30 E., W.M.; thence North to the SW ¼, of SW ¼ of Section 21, Township 40N., Range 30E., W.M. All within the southern half of the Plat of the Town of Chesaw, Washington as recorded in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office; thence NW across Block 14 to OCR 9480, Chesaw Road within the said Plat of the Town of Chesaw, Washington, crossing OCR 9480, Chesaw Road, then running west to an unnamed alley, thence running north within Block 12 through said unnamed alley north, to and crossing Hill Street, through Block 13 and Block 21 of said unnamed alley, terminating at OCR 4878, Byers Road, within the Plat of the Town of Chesaw, Washington. Thence north of Block 14 into Block 15, in an unnamed alley to Court Street thence west to OCR 9480, Chesaw Road thence north on OCR 9480, Chesaw Road and parallel west and east sides of said OCR 9480, Chesaw Road crossing at this point OCR 9480, Chesaw Road ±200 feet north of Court Street, thence N to a point of intersection with OCR 4878, Byers Road, terminating at this point. All within the Plat of the Town of Chesaw, Washington recorded in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, contained within Section 28 & 21, Township 40 N., Range 30 E., W.M.
Members of the public may comment on this proposal. All written comments must be received prior to the start of the public hearing in order to be entered into the record. Testimonies will be heard during the Public Hearing at the above time and location. Please send written comments to Okanogan County Department of Public Works, Jo Ann Stansbury, 1234A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan WA 98840 or email to jstansbury@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Dated July 20, 2021 at Okanogan, Washington.
Josh Thomson, P.E.
County Engineer
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28; August 4, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29; August 5, 2021. OVG933856
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
OKANOGAN COUNTY
Loomis Fire District #10
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Okanogan County is seeking Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) from Consultants who can provide a Feasibility Study to determine if a fire hall and community training center would be feasible for the Loomis Fire district. In June of 2021 we were awarded a USDA grant to conduct the study.
The full scope of the request specifications can be requested by contacting Lanie Johns at 509-422-7105 or by email at ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29, 2021. OVG933855
Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021 and will be held via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so via the following: Join Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83440791433 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or +1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation regarding Building Dept. Fund 423 in the amount of $7,000. The funds are from Beginning Fund Balance and will be appropriated to Professional Service and Miscellaneous. The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28; August 4 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29; August 5, 2021. OVG933852
Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 11:35 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021 and will be held via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so via the following: Join Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83440791433 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or +1 669 900 9128 Or +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the REET Fund #144 in the amount of $28,000. The funds are from Ending Fund Balance and will be appropriated to Professional Service-Assessor for scanning historical documents. The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28; August 4 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29; August 5, 2021. OVG933853
Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021 and will be held via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so either in person or via the following: Join Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83440791433 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or +1 669 900 9128 Or +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding an Ordinance adopting a new chapter 2.06 of the Okanogan County Code establishing a comprehensive property management program under the authority of RCW 36.34.005. The hearing will be held physically or remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28; August 4, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29; August 5, 2021. OVG933936
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Annual renewal CUP 2016-2 No Paws Left Behind
Decision: Renewed
Project: Annual renewal CUP 2019-2 Carpenter Gravel Pit
Decision: Renewed
The Okanogan County Hearing Examiner renewed the above-noted projects. Parties with standing may appeal this decision pursuant to RCW 36.70 C.
Information regarding this decision may be obtained from: Pamela Wyllson, Planner I at 123 5th Ave N Suite 130, Okanogan WA 98840 or pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune July 29, 2021. OVG933890
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
WIN SSDP 21-1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Ann Diamond and Ralph J Laverty, PO Box 918, Winthrop, WA have submitted application for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to construct 2 single family homes. The project is within the shoreline area of the Chewuch River, within the suburban/medium intensity shoreline designation. No structures will be placed, nor will work occur below the ordinary high-water mark, nor within the 50’ conservancy area. The project is located on tax parcel 8804600100 at 404/408 Bluff Street, in the Town of Winthrop.
Information Available: A JARPA form and other application materials are on file at Winthrop Town Hall, 206 Riverside Ave. Persons wishing to view project information or receive notice of the action taken on the application may contact Winthrop Town Hall between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday – Thursday. For further information contact Rocklynn Culp at (509) 996-2320.
SEPA Determination: The Town of Winthrop (lead agency) has determined that this project is categorically exempt from SEPA under WAC 197-11-800(1)(b)(i) and does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c).
Comment Period: All persons are welcome to submit written comments concerning this application. Comments or requests for notification of the action taken on the shoreline permit application must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm, August 30, 2021. Submit all comments to the Town Planner, Town of Winthrop, PO Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862 or by email to planner@townofwinthrop.com.
This notice is given pursuant to RCW 90.58.140, Winthrop Shoreline Master Program Chapter 7.09 & Winthrop Municipal Code Chapter 19.06.
DATED: July 19, 2021
Rocklynn Culp
Town Planner
Published in the Methow Valley News July 21, 28, 2021
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 748
(TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Winthrop has adopted its Ordinance No. 748, which in summary, adopts a new chapter 15.06, Outdoor Lighting, to the Winthrop Municipal Code.
Said ordinance may be examined at the Winthrop Town Hall during regular business hours or a copy will be mailed upon request.
This notice is given by order of the Town Council and pursuant to R.C.W. 35.27.300.
Dated this 22nd day of July, 2021.
Michelle Gaines – Town Clerk
Town of Winthrop, Washington
Published in the Methow Valley News July 28, 2021
