PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 and will be held in person or via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend ZOOM may do so via the following: Join Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87267183561 Meeting ID: 872 6718 3561 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or 1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 872 6718 3561. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding a budget supplemental appropriation within the Infrastructure fund 117 in the amount of $10,000. The funds are from the beginning fund balance and will be used for expenses related to a Planning Only broadband study. The hearing will be held remotely or in person in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing or attend 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 September 22, 29, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 23, 30, 2021. OVG938597
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners
Of Okanogan County, 123 5th Ave. N. Room 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840
At their office on the main floor of the Virginia Grainger Administration Building, until 11:00 A.M. on October 05, 2021 at which time they will be opened and publicly read to furnish the Okanogan County Department of Public Works with the following:
New Public Works Pickups
Additional information and specifications may be obtained from the Okanogan County Department of Public Works, 1234-A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-7300.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 22, 29, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 23, 30, 2021. OVG938598
Notice of Public Hearing
Ordinance 2021-9
Cannabis Moratorium
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on October 18, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. to take public testimony regarding Ordinance 2021-9 adopted on August 24, 2021 which imposed a temporary moratorium on the permitting of new cannabis grows and the expansion of existing cannabis grows in Okanogan County, Washington. The moratorium was adopted in accordance with Revised Code of Washington 36.70.795.
The public hearing will be conducted on October 18, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. The virtual/telephonic public hearing will be held over Zoom web application. You can attend the meeting by using one of the following methods:
- By online video conference: Zoom meeting link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83440791433
- Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433.
- By telephone: +1 253 215 8782 OR +1 669 900 9128 OR +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433
Written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing and may be submitted in writing or electronically to Pete Palmer, Director of Okanogan County Planning & Development, at 123 5th Ave N Ste 130, Okanogan, WA 98840 or at spalmer@co.okanogan.wa.us. Comments must be received by 5 p.m. on October 17, 2021.
Date of publishing is September 29th and 30th, 2021.
A copy of the interim controls may be viewed on the Okanogan County Planning Department website at www.okanogancounty.org/planning.
Information regarding this proposal can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Pete Palmer, Director of Planning, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7218 or spalmer@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 29, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 30, 2021. OVG939150
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
INTERIM CONTROLS IN WATER RESOURCE INVENTORY AREA 48
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on October 11th at 1:30 p.m. to take public testimony regarding ordinance 2021-8 approved on August 10, 2021 that adopted interim land use controls applicable to water resource inventory area 48 with the exception of the Columbia River influence that prohibits the acceptance of any building permit applications for residential development projects within water resource inventory area #48 (with the exception of the Columbia River influence)on parcels of land that were subdivided after March 28, 2002, if the application requires water adequacy/availability determination under RCW 19.27.097 and relies on a withdrawal that is exempt from water rights permitting under RCW 90.44.050. The public hearing is scheduled to meet the procedural requirements found in RCW 36.70.795.
The public hearing will be conducted on October 11, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. The virtual/telephonic public hearing will be held over Zoom web application. You can attend the meeting by using one of the following methods:
- By online video conference: Zoom meeting link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83440791433
- Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433.
- By telephone: +1 253 215 8782 OR +1 669 900 9128 OR +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 834 4079 1433
Written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing and may be submitted in writing or electronically to Pete Palmer, Director of Okanogan County Planning & Development, at 123 5th Ave N Ste 130, Okanogan, WA 98840 or at spalmer@co.okanogan.wa.us. Comments must be received by 5 p.m. on October 10, 2021.
Date of publishing is September 29th and 30th, 2021.
A copy of the interim controls may be viewed on the Okanogan County Planning Department website at www.okanogancounty.org/planning.
Information regarding this proposal can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Pete Palmer, Director of Planning, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7218 or spalmer@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 29, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 30, 2021. OVG939145
Browns Conc SP 2021-14
Notice of Application and SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by Tim Pecha, on behalf of Nathan & Amanda Brown to divide approximately 4.74 acres into 2 lots. Both proposed lots to be served by on-site septic systems and domestic water from Progressive Flat Water system. The property is identified by parcel # 3326041011 located at 192 Conconully Rd, outside the City of Okanogan, 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 November 2, 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 September 29, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 30, 2021. OVG939140
Okanogan County
Department of Public Works
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – CONTINUATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing will be continued on October 26, 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 Methow Valley Irrigation District, to construct, operate, and maintain an irrigation water line.
Franchise is located within the county right-of-way of the roads listed below all within Okanogan County:
- OCR# 9105, Twisp Carlton Rd. (entire length) within T32N., R22 EWM & T33N., R22 EWM
- OCR# 1595, Twisp Airport Rd. (entire length) within T33N., R22 EWM
- OCR# 1597, Ayers Rd. (entire length) within T33N., R22 EWM
- OCR# 1573, Mundy Rd. (MP 0.8703 – 0.34) within T33N., R22 EWM
- OCR# 1578, Iris Lane (entire length) within T33N., R22 EWM
- OCR# 1585, Lower Beaver Creek Rd. (MP 0.00 – 0.18) within T33N., R22 EWM
- OCR# 9129, Twisp Winthrop Eastside Rd. (MP 0.475 – 1.73) within T33N., R22 EWM
- OCR# 1059, Alder Rd. (MP 0.00 – 0.40) within T33N., R22 EWM
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 September 21, 2021 at Okanogan, Washington.
Josh Thomson, P.E.
County Engineer
Published in the Methow Valley News September 29, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 30, 2021. OVG939139
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 3:35 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 and will be held in person or via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend ZOOM may do so via the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87126707115 Meeting ID: 871 2670 7115 or Join by Phone:+1 253 215 8782 +1 669 900 9128 +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 871 2670 7115. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding a budget supplemental appropriation within the Current Expense Sheriff’s fund in the amount of $2,900. The funds are from Miscellaneous Revenue and will be used for Office Supplies and Small Tools Minor Equipment. The hearing will be held remotely or in person in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing or attend 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 September 29; October 6, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 30; October 7, 2021. OVG939157
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 and will be held in person or via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend ZOOM may do so via the following: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87126707115 Meeting ID: 871 2670 7115 or Join by Phone:+1 253 215 8782 +1 669 900 9128 +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 871 2670 7115. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment regarding a budget supplemental appropriation within the American Rescue Plan Fund 170 in the amount of $2,000,000. The funds are from the American Rescue Act Fund beginning fund balance and will be used to purchase the Forest Service Building property located at 1240 2nd Avenue South, Okanogan. The hearing will be held remotely or in person in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing or attend 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 September 29; October 6, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 30; October 7, 2021. OVG939155
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcel 3527020015 & 3527013003)
Proponent: Figlenski Ranches, LLC and 20 Bar 3 Grazing Assoc
Decision: Approved
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcel 3830250013 & 3830250014)
Proponent: Mark Hartman and Frank & Kathy Rounds
Decision: Approved
Project: Large Lot Segregation: (parcel 3726194004, 3726183003, 3726183004, 3726183001, 3726182004, 3726182002, 3726173000, 3726172003, 3726204001, 3726201001)
Proponent: Schmidt Ranches LLC
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development made a final decision on the above-noted projects. Within 20 days of publication, parties with standing may appeal these decisions 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 September 29, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 30, 2021. OVG939161
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Maria Hines/Bahia Rowan Variance 2021-2
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Hearing Examiner approved the above-noted project. 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 pwhyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News September 29, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 30, 2021. OVG939162
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Short Plat 2020-20 “Randy Hess”
Proponent: Clifton Jones
Decision: Approved
Appeal Deadline: October 19, 2021
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 calendar days of the publication date, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. North, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA, pursuant to OCC 16.45.010 An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 29, 2021; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 30, 2021. OVG939141
METHOW VALLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT
EQUALIZATION MEETING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Methow Valley Irrigation District’s Board of Directors will conduct the annual equalization meeting on Monday, October 11, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the basement of the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp, Washington unless in-person public meetings are prohibited, and will include a remote-access option. If in-person meetings are prohibited, the meeting will be conducted using remote technology. Remote meeting information will be posted at the meeting site and will be available from the district Secretary.
The purpose of the meeting is to equalize assessments for the 2022 irrigation season. In the event the Board concludes the business that may come before it prior to 7:00 p.m., the regular meeting of the MVID will immediately follow the equalization meeting.
The preliminary assessment roll is on file in the district office for the inspection of all persons interested. Upon the day specified in this notice, the Board of Directors, constituted a Board of Equalization for that purpose, shall meet and continue in session from day to day as long as may be necessary, not to exceed ten days, exclusive of Sundays, to hear and determine such objections to said assessment roll as may come before them; and the Board may change the same as may be just.
Any member who cannot attend the meeting is encouraged to submit a letter stating his or her comments to or request of the Board on or before October 4, 2021 to the district office at PO Box 860, Twisp, WA 98856.
All lands will be fully assessed unless the parcel owner petitions the Board to hear and determine if a reduced assessment is warranted. No lands will be equalized after this date. Questions and requests for remote meeting information may be directed to the district office at (509) 997-2576 or mvid2019@centurytel.net.
/s./ Sandra Strieby
Published in the Methow Valley News September 15, 29, 2021
