Notice of Application,
Adoption of
SEPA Determination and
Hearing Date
CUP 2023-2
Brewster School District
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Erlandsen & Associates on behalf of Brewster School District to permit a 15,000 square foot transportation facility that includes administrative offices, bus wash bays, bus storage/workshop bays and auto bays. Water will be provided by the City of Brewster and Mutual Irrigation Company. The site is located at 1008 Sunset Dr. near Brewster WA on tax parcel number 3024140185.
In accordance with WAC 197-11-630(1) the SEPA Responsible Official has identified and adopted the Revised SEPA Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) Brewster School District 111 Cooperative Transportation Facility as being appropriate for this proposal after independent review. The document meets Okanogan County Planning review needs for the current proposal and will accompany the proposal to the decision maker. The adopted DNS is available to be read at Okanogan County Planning and Development between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
The public hearing for this project is scheduled for June 22, 2023 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room. Project comments can be submitted up to the hearing date and testimony may be given at the hearing. Failure to comment by this date denies a party standing to appeal the final decision. A link will be set up on the Planning Department’s website or you may join at Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93310509047?pwd=bEh6L0ZhODVjRk5HNGx4cEc1RkRwdz09 Meeting ID: 933 1050 9047 Passcode: 654066 or Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) or +1 253 205 0468 US Passcode: 654066 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 June 7, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 8, 2023. OVG978303
Airport Rentals LLC SP 2023-6
Notice of Application and
SEPA Exemption
An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by Larry Henke on behalf of Darrell & Evelyn Sapp of Airport Rentals, LLC to divide approximately 4.22 acres into 4 lots. Proposed lot 1 has an existing single-family residence served by a permit exempt well and on-site sewage system. Proposed lot 3 also has an existing residence served by a permit exempt well and on-site sewage system. Proposed lot 3 to be served by a permit exempt well and on-site sewage system. Proposed lot 4 is non-buildable until water can be established. The property is identified by parcel #’s 3426120049 & 8804400205 located adjacent to the Omak Airport at 3 Maxi Lane.
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 July 14, 2023 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 June 7, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 8, 2023. OVG978301
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85632551430 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430 Or Join Zoom Audio Only +1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Fund 172 Budget. The funds are from the Ending Fund Balance in the amount of $40,000 and will be appropriated and used for the Capital Improvement Public Works Building costs.
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 in person or 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 June 7, 14, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 8, 15, 2023. OVG978299
PUBLIC SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Okanogan County Central Landfill, Ellisforde Transfer Station, Bridgeport Transfer Station & Twisp Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, June 17, 2023 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.
All locations will resume regular schedules on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Published in the Methow Valley News June 7, 14, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 8, 15, 2023. OVG978298
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: West & Jacobs Carport Administrative Variance 2023-3 (parcel 4943270000)
Proponent: Zachary West & Brittany Jacobs
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 $1,250.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News June 7, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 8, 2023. OVG978295
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85632551430 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430 Or Join Zoom Audio Only +1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 856 3255 1430
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Oroville Rural EMS District Budget. The funds are from the Ending Fund Balance in the amount of $3,000 and will be appropriated and used for the Repairs and Maintenance.
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 in person or 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 June 7, 14, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 8, 15, 2023. OVG978293
Salmon Creek Flow
Improvement Project,
SEPA 2023-7
Threshold SEPA Determination
Project Summary
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CCT) proposes to reduce the infiltration rate within the lower reach of Salmon Creek. After 100 years of being disconnected from the Okanogan River, flow has been reestablished in the lower reach of Salmon Creek. However, this century long period without water has prevented the natural recruitment of course sand and gravel. Since 2020, base flow has been measured in the 2.7 miles of Salmon Creek by the CCT. Surface flow is reduced between 30%-50% within the lower 1.5 miles. At base flow of ~4CFS, this further reduction (~2CFS) shrinks the amount of available rearing habitat and is subject to temperatures exceeding thermal tolerance of native salmonids. To maintain flow within the lower reach of Salmon Creek an investigational deposit of 20 to 40 cubic yards of course sand and gravel is proposed to reduce infiltration rate. To assess the effectiveness of the small particle augmentation, flow monitoring will continue at the same transects as in 2020 and 2021.
Project Location:
The project is located on tax parcel 3326080047. The project is in Section 8, Township 33 N., Range 26E.
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 June 15, 2023. 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. The date of publication in Okanogan County’s legal periodical of record is April 27, 2023.
Published in the Methow Valley News June 7, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 8, 2023. OVG978292
OKANOGAN COUNTY
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A SEPA CHECKLIST
AND PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given under WAC 197-11-455 and WAC 197-11-510 that the Okanogan County Office of Planning and Community Development has issued a threshold determination of non-significance for the proposed Okanogan County periodic review of the Shoreline Master Program 14.15 Okanogan County Code (OCC)based on Periodic Review Amendments.
Proponent & Lead Agency: Okanogan County Planning Department
Proposal: The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development is proposing to hold a public hearing with the Okanogan County Planning Commission to hear public comment and act to accept the revisions to the SMP as required by changes in statutory requirements and desires of the community.
Agencies, affected tribes, and members of the public are invited to comment on the non-project SEPA checklist, threshold determination of non-significance for the period review of the SMP. The deadline for submitting written comments is June 23, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. You may submit your comments in writing or electronically to: spalmer@co.okanogan.wa.us or comments can be mailed or delivered to 123 5th Ave N. Suite 130, Okanogan WA 98840.
Public hearing: A public hearing has been scheduled with the Okanogan County Planning Commission to give interested parties the opportunity to provide verbal testimony on the SMP Period Review revisions. The public hearing will be conducted on June 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium in the Virginia Grainger Building in Okanogan Washington. Verbal testimony will be limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Written comments may be submitted at the hearing or prior to the hearing at the email and address listed above.
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Published in the Methow Valley News June 7, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune June 8, 2023. OVG978316
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Town of Twisp
SPCC Overlay
THREE WEEK BID PERIOD
Sealed bids will be received at Town of Twisp City Hall, Public Works Department, 118 S Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856, until 3:00:00 pm local time, Thursday, June 15, 2023, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The project generally consists of construction and alteration of a 5th Avenue from Glover Street to Bridge Street, Lincoln Street from 3rd Avenue to 5th Avenue, and 4th Street from Glover Street to Lincoln Street, by replacing the subgrade section in specified areas, performing a complete overlay and other items necessary to complete the Work included in the Project.
Twenty (20) working days will be allowed to complete the Work.
Bids must be submitted on the prescribed form provided with the provisions. Irregular bid proposals will be rejected in accordance with the specifications.
Each bid shall be accompanied by cash, a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, payable to the Town of Twisp, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and payment bond, each in the full amount of the Contract price.
The Issuing Office for the Contract Documents is: Twisp Public Works Department, 118 S Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856, 509-997-1311. Contact Engineer with Questions. Prospective Bidders may examine the Contract Documents at the office of the Engineer, Ardurra, 7950 N Meadowlark Way Suite A, Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83815, 208-762-3644 on Mondays through Thursdays between the hours of 7:30 am and 5:30 pm and Fridays between the hours of 8:00 am and 12:00 pm.
Bidding Documents may be viewed online by registering with the Issuing Office at Ardurra Plan Room https://www.ardurraprojectinfo.com/. Following registration, complete sets of Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the Issuing Office’s website as “zipped” portable document format (PDF) files.
All Work performed will be subject to state prevailing wage rates. The Town shall have the right to reject any or all bids not accompanied by bid security or data required by the bidding documents or a bid in any way incomplete or irregular.
The Town of Twisp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 are encouraged to submit bids.
Andrew Denham
Public Works Director
Town of Twisp
Published in the Methow Valley News May 31; June 7, 2023
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Twisp will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2024-2029 Capital Facilities Plan (Transportation Element, and Parks & Recreation Element), and STIP on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 at 5:30 pm at the Twisp Town Council meeting in person, and remotely via GoTo Meeting. Instructions to join the meeting will be posted on the Town’s website in advance of the meeting at townoftwisp.com. Copies of the draft plan can be requested via phone or email through the Town Clerk’s office. If you have any questions, or would like to submit a comment in advance, please contact Randy Kilmer, Clerk/Treasurer – 509-997-4081.
Published in the Methow Valley News May 31; June 7, 2023
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance
May 24, 2023
Town of Twisp
Agency Contact: Kurt Danison. townplanner@townoftwisp.com, 509 997 4081
Agency File Number: PD22-02
Description of Proposal:
Palm Investments North LLC/Jerry and Julie Palm of Winthrop, Washington have submitted a
revised application for preliminary approval of a 52 lot Planned Development to the Town of
Twisp. The proposal entails development of Parcel No. 3322180099 with 52 residential lots
ranging in size from 3,630 sq ft to 8,903 sq.ft. with 3 open space tracts of 8,390 sq.ft., 116,669
sq.ft. and 171,156 sq ft. As a planned development the application requests that interior lots have
a zero-side yard setback. The proposed planned development, which proposed streets, water and stormwater utilities built to Town standards, is located west of the Painters
Addition to Twisp with access from Harrison Street and proposed emergency access to Isabella
Lane within the Town’s reservoir access easement, within Section 18, Township 33 N., Range 22
E.W.M.
Applicant: Palm Investments LLC
PO Box 322
Winthrop, WA 98862
Palmci1@gmail.com
509 322 3032
The Town of Twisp has determined that this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Pursuant to WAC 197-11-350(3), the proposal has been clarified, changed, and conditioned to include necessary mitigation measures to avoid, minimize or compensate for probable significant impacts. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030. The necessary mitigation measures are listed below, the Environmental Checklist is attached and the application, special studies and related materials are available at: townoftwisp.com.
This determination is based on the following findings and conclusions:
The application for the proposed planned development underwent a preliminary review process wherein a Determination of Non-Significance (“DNS”) was issued by the Town and was subject to numerous comments and several appeals. As a result, the Town withdrew the DNS and provided the applicant with a list of items to address in a revised SEPA Checklist and application for the planned development (“PD”). The Town issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (“MDNS”) on January 5, 2023, which was withdrawn as it was on the wrong form, then a new MDNS was issued on February 1, 2023, which was also withdrawn on March 23, 2023, when a commentor correctly pointed out that the notice provided did not meet the requirements of state statute.
The Planning Commission completed the required Public Hearing process on April 26, 2023, then began discussion of the conditions to be placed on the recommendation for preliminary approval of the PD. The hearing process entailed the Planning Commission completing its discussion of the proposed conditions on May 10, 2023, with the conditions primarily intended to address the issues brought up via the written comments from 35 individuals and couples, another 34 individuals (some also provided written comments) commenting during the public hearing process and the 9 appeals/comments submitted on the February 1, 2023, MDNS.
This final MDNS was not prepared until the conditions placed on the Planning Commission’s recommendation for preliminary approval was determined as the conditions are an important part of the mitigation required to address potential significant impacts on the environment.
Many of the comments received on the original DNS and subsequent MDNS (withdrawn) mirrored the comments submitted on the PD application itself and were more about the Town’s land use plans, codes and regulations, however, the following items have been addressed in the revised SEPA Checklist and the conditions of preliminary approval recommended by the Planning Commission:
1.Air Quality
2.Glare and light pollution
3.Critical Areas
4.Design Standards
5.Density
6.Traffic – volume, road capacity and emergency access
7.Wetlands – delineation
8.Stormwater – how will it be handled
9.Consistency with Comprehensive Plan
10.Consistency with Zoning Code
11.Wildfire
12. Contamination from previous agricultural use
The mitigating conditions set forth in the Mitigation Plan supporting this Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance attached hereto are requirements of approval of the PD.
This MDNS is issued under WAC 197-11-350 and the comment period will end on June 23, 2023. Comments can be submitted to Kurt Danison, Town Planner, townplanner@townoftwisp.com, P.O. Box 278, Twisp, WA 98856 509 997 4081
Kurt E. Danison
Date May 24, 3023
Appeal process:
You may appeal this determination to:
Okanogan County Superior Court
149 3rd Ave. South
Okanogan, WA 98840
No later than: July 19, 2023
Orchard Hills Planned Development Mitigation Plan
One of the conditions for preliminary approval of the PD requires that all mitigation measures set forth in the revised SEPA Checklist and any addendums thereto are required to be implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project.
Air Quality
The applicant notes in the SEPA Checklist that all woodstoves must meet current state and federal standards and that the Department of Ecology publication “Methods for Dust Control” 2016 will be utilized to prepare a dust control plan in accordance with the Town of Twisp’s codes and regulations and best management practices.
The conditions for preliminary approval of the PD require that the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions required prior to final approval contain a statement that limits each unit to one wood burning apparatus with no fireplaces allowed. Another condition is that the PD be redesigned so that there is at least 30 feet of clear space between structures, which will result in a reduction of the number of lots thus reducing the number of potential wood burning devices. It should also be noted that the Town may amend its code related to wood burning devices after the final approval of the PD. Any new construction within the PD would have to meet the new standards, that may further reduce the number and/or type of wood burning devices that in turn will reduce impacts to air quality.
The issue of resuspended dust from winter sanding operations is a Town issue that is not the responsibility of the developer.
Glare and light pollution
The applicant notes in the SEPA Checklist that the project will adhere to current Town lighting standards and will limit all building sites to at least 30’ below the ridgeline. The conditions for preliminary approval of the PD states that the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions required prior to final approval contain a statement that all exterior lighting comply with “Dark Sky” standards. It should also be noted that the Town may amend its code related to outdoor lighting after the final approval of the PD. Any new construction within the PD would have to meet the new standards, that may further reduce the potential for light and glare impacts.
Critical Areas
Portions of the project site have been designated as Geological Hazardous Areas and Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas in the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. The applicant submitted a Geotechnical Report and a Limited Environmental Investigation prepared by qualified professionals. The studies provided data on the soils, topography, soil permeability and potential contamination from historic use of portions of the site as a commercial orchard. In general, the Geotechnical Report found the site suitable for the type of development being proposed and contained recommendations for measures to reduce potential impacts. The Limited Environmental Investigation did find evidence arsenic in the soils on the project site and made the following recommendation:
“Because arsenic was detected in soil above the MTCA Method A cleanup level at the Subject Property, Ecology requires additional environmental investigation and/or cleanup to meet the requirements of MTCA and Ecology’s Model Remedies for Cleanup of Former Orchard Properties in Central and Eastern Washington (July 2021, Publication No. 21-09-006). The highest concentrations of arsenic were measured in soil samples collected at depths of 8 and 10 feet bgs from test pits located nearest the bedrock ridge in the western portion of the Subject Property. It is possible that naturally occurring arsenic in the bedrock is a source of arsenic to soil at the Subject Property. However, because the Subject Property was historically used as orchard land, Ecology will likely require a background study of naturally occurring arsenic, completed in accordance with WAC 173-340-709, to establish area soil background concentrations and evaluate future cleanup requirements for the Subject Property.”
The applicant notes in the SEPA checklist that temporary sediment/erosion control measures will be incorporated during construction to prevent sediment transport off site. NPDES Construction Storm Water Permit from DOE will be obtained, and an associated plan implemented. All land disturbed during construction will be stabilized and revegetated. Measures to reduce or control erosion include stormwater management and dedication of permanent open space.
Design Standards
The applicant notes in the SEPA Checklist that the project will comply with current Town standards.
The conditions for preliminary approval of the PD requires that the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions required prior to final approval contain design criteria and standards for new homes and accessory buildings consistent with the requirements of TMC 18.45.050(2)
Density
The proposed PD includes 52 individual single-family residential lots ranging in size from 3,630 sq ft to 8,903 sq.ft. with 3 open space tracts of 8,390 sq.ft., 116,669 sq.ft. and 171,156 sq ft. The PD was determined to meet the density standards set forth in the Twisp Zoning Code (Title 18, Table 5). While the proposed development is in an area zoned R1, with a minimum lot size of 10,000 sq ft, Table 5 contains a footnote indicating that the minimum lot size does not apply to a PD. Comprehensive Plan and Zoning regulations encourage PDs as a means to protect open space and critical areas by allowing flexibility in design, which includes clustering of dwellings on smaller lots.
As a result of the recommendations provided by a professional Fire Marshall, preliminary approval is conditioned on a redesign of the PD to ensure at least 30 feet between all structure envelopes. This will result in a reduction of the density in the final PD as lots will have to be combined and/or enlarged to address this requirement.
Traffic
The applicant notes in the SEPA Checklist that a study by independent consultant SJC Alliance estimates that there will be 563 new trips per day on May St and Harrison Ave. The study noted that the existing street network has the capacity to handle the increased traffic, The applicant also provided a supplemental traffic study that examined the current and projected capacity of the intersections of May Street and Second Avenue and Second Avenue and S.R. 20. The supplement found that both intersections have the capacity to address existing as well as projected traffic volumes.
As a result of the Fire Marshall’s recommendation, preliminary approval is conditioned on the applicant working with the Town to amend the Emergency Response Plan to include traffic control at the intersection of May Street and Second Avenue if an evacuation order is given for the May Street neighborhood.
Wetlands
The applicant provided a Wetlands Assessment conducted by a qualified professional. The Assessment found no wetlands on the subject property.
Stormwater
The applicant states in the SEPA Checklist and a preliminary Stormwater Management Plan that stormwater runoff will result from developed hardscape areas including buildings, roadways, pedestrian paths, and parking areas. These areas will be directed via sloped surfaces and conveyance piping to water quality and infiltration swales or dry wells designed and sized to meet the requirements of the DOE Stormwater Manual for Eastern Washington 2019.
The conditions for preliminary approval of the PD requires: “A stormwater management plan compliant with Town standards and the Eastern Washington Stormwater Management Manual has to be prepared by a licensed engineer and approved by the Town and required improvements constructed to ensure that stormwater runoff from the development is retained, treated and dispersed within the project boundaries.”
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan
The applicant states in the SEPA Checklist that the proposal is developed pursuant to adopted Town of Twisp regulations. This is a proposed residential development with less overall density than the current zoning.
The Staff Report prepared for the Planning Commission noted that there are conflicts between the Comprehensive Planning and Zoning code: “The Town’s Comprehensive Plan contains some contradictory goals and principles. Some support the type of development planned for Orchard Hills others seem to discourage such development. The provisions related to Planned Development support the proposed Orchard Hills planned development. The Planning Commission will have to determine whether recommending approval of the planned development, as conditioned, is consistent with the comprehensive plan.”
The Planning Commission recommendation to Council to grant preliminary approval subject to a list of conditions means they determined that with conditions the PD is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Consistency with Zoning Code
The applicant states in the SEPA Checklist that the proposal is developed pursuant to adopted Town of Twisp regulations. This is a proposed residential development with less overall density than the current zoning.
The Staff Report prepared for the Planning Commission noted that there are conflicts between the Comprehensive Planning and Zoning code: “There is a conflict between the intent of the R1 zoning district and the regulations which provides for the reduction of minimum lot sizes through the PD process. There is also a conflict with the comprehensive plan which calls for a maximum density of 4 units per acre rather than the 6 permitted under zoning. However, as the zoning code has been adopted by ordinance, the zoning provisions prevail. The proposed use is considered allowed as it consists of single-family residences and falls within the allowable zoning density providing it follows the requirements for a planned development.”
The Planning Commission recommendation to Council to grant preliminary approval subject to a list of conditions means they determined that with conditions the PD is consistent with the Zoning Code.
Wildfire
One of the key issues raised during the public review process was wildfire and the impact the number of new dwellings would have on traffic in the event of an emergency and the small lots limiting the space between structures thus contributing to fire spread in the event of a wildfire.
The Town retained a professional Fire Marshall who visited the site, reviewed the plans, and provided recommendations that addressed both issues. As a result, the Planning Commission recommended the following conditions be met prior to the PD being granted final approval:
•That all provisions of the International Fire Code related to access and fire flow be included in project designs and be built or bonded prior to granting of final approval of the PD.
•That the planned emergency access road, if approved, cannot be barricaded, and must be maintained year-round.
•That prior to final approval the applicant participates with the Town in the amendment of the adopted Comprehensive Emergency Response Plan that sets forth a plan for traffic control in the event of a wildfire or other emergency that necessitates evacuation of the May Street neighborhood.
•That all construction be completed in compliance with applicable requirements of the International Building Code and all homes meet the 2018 International Wildland-Urban interface code and that all homes be equipped with fire sprinklers if a second access isn’t provided. A note on the final plat will also be required referencing the requirement that all homes meet the 2018 International Wildland-Urban Interface code and fire sprinklers be provided if a second access isn’t provided.
•That each lot be labeled with an E911 address prior to filing and recording of PD Plat.
•That the Town amend its Capital Facilities Plan and Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan to add a second point of access from the May Street neighborhood to the Twisp Carlton Road with the intent of completing the project within 5 years.
•That a 100-foot-wide buffer as per Fire Marshall recommendation be created along the western boundary of the development from the western property line to Harrison Street. Such buffer shall be gravel, irrigated grass or other acceptable fire-resistant vegetation and must be completed prior to deeding of open space to Town.
•That a fire hazard reduction plan prepared by a qualified professional be prepared, approved by the Town and implemented in the proposed open space area south of Harrison Street be completed prior to deeding of open space to Town.
•That the PD be redesigned to eliminate proposed townhomes and modify lot sizes to ensure that there is a minimum of 30 feet of clear space between the eave line of structures.
Contamination from previous agricultural use
Portions of the project site have been designated as Geological Hazardous Areas and Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas in the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. The applicant submitted a Geotechnical Report and a Limited Environmental Investigation prepared by qualified professionals. The studies provided data on the soils, topography, soil permeability and potential contamination from historic use of portions of the site as a commercial orchard. In general, the Geotechnical Report found the site suitable for the type of development being proposed and contained recommendations for measures to reduce potential impacts. The Limited Environmental Investigation did find evidence arsenic in the soils on the project site and made the following recommendation:
“Because arsenic was detected in soil above the MTCA Method A cleanup level at the Subject Property, Ecology requires additional environmental investigation and/or cleanup to meet the requirements of MTCA and Ecology’s Model Remedies for Cleanup of Former Orchard Properties in Central and Eastern Washington (July 2021, Publication No. 21-09-006). The highest concentrations of arsenic were measured in soil samples collected at depths of 8 and 10 feet bgs from test pits located nearest the bedrock ridge in the western portion of the Subject Property. It is possible that naturally occurring arsenic in the bedrock is a source of arsenic to soil at the Subject Property. However, because the Subject Property was historically used as orchard land, Ecology will likely require a background study of naturally occurring arsenic, completed in accordance with WAC 173-340-709, to establish area soil background concentrations and evaluate future cleanup requirements for the Subject Property.”
The applicant notes in the SEPA Checklist that temporary sediment/erosion control measures will be incorporated during construction to prevent sediment transport off site. NPDES Construction Storm Water Permit from DOE will be obtained, and an associated plan implemented. All land disturbed during construction will be stabilized and revegetated. Measures to reduce or control erosion include stormwater management and dedication of permanent open space.
Recreation
The applicant states in the SEPA Checklist that currently residents of Painter’s Addition use the land without permission for hiking. By putting 40% into open space and maintaining an informal route to the ridge summit and the informal hiking will be legal and maintained into the future. The applicant proposes to donate the open space land to the Town.
The Planning Commission recommends that the Town accept the donation and begin planning for appropriate development of the property.
Published in the Methow Valley News May 31; June 7, 2023
TOWN OF TWISP
Notice of Application
Hidden Acres Plat Alteration
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Methow Housing Trust has submitted an application for the alteration of the Hidden Hills Long Plat. The alteration is required to adjust the boundary between two existing lots and to dedicate the right of-way for Evergreen Loop and existing water and sewer utilities to the Town. The plat is located at the end of Riverside Drive on the north side of S.R. 20, east of Blackbirds, at 902 Methow Valley Highway in the southeastern portion of the Town of Twisp, within the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 17, Township 33 N., Range 22 E.W.M.
Persons wishing to view project information may contact Twisp Town Hall, 118 S. Glover Street, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Written comments must be submitted to the Town of Twisp, P.O. Box 278, Twisp, WA 98856, no later than 5:00 PM, Wednesday June 28, 2023 with verbal comments accepted at the Planning Commission Public Hearing set for 5:00 pm on June 28, 2023. For further information check the Town of Twisp website or contact Kurt Danison at (509) 997-4081.
Published in the Methow Valley News June 7, 14, 2023
NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly meeting of the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 29, 2023. The meeting will take place in the conference room of the McKinley Building at Three Rivers Hospital, 507 Hospital Way, Brewster, Washington, and remotely via the Microsoft Teams application at 11:00 a.m. on the date set forth above. The call-in information is +1 312-625-3555, Conference ID: 100 634 214#.
Published in the Methow Valley News June 7, 2023
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
In Re the Estate of:
ROBERT B. EBBERT,
Deceased.
Probate No. 23-4-0007024
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(RCW 11.40.030)
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.
Date of first publication: June 7, 2023
Personal Representative: Tomi A. Carroll
Attorney for Personal Representative: W. Scott DeTro
Address for Mailing or Service: P.O. Box 3039, 14 Pogue Road, Omak, WA 98841
Court of Probate Proceedings & Cause No: Okanogan County Superior Court
Probate No. 23-4-0007024
DATED this 24th day of May, 2023.
LAW OFFICE OF W. SCOTT DETRO PLLC
By /s/ W. Scott DeTro W. Scott DeTro
WSBA #19601
Attorney for Personal Representative scott.detro1@gmail.com
Published in the Methow Valley News June 7, 14, 21, 2023
