Conditions of approvalDecember 19, 2001
Arnold Ball
2329 Log Cabin Road
Olympia, WA 98501
Re: Arnold Ball Short Plat, SS-01-8297-YL
Dear Mr. Ball:
The Site Plan Review Committee has considered your application for the above referenced project, and finds that as conditioned below, the proposed project is consistent with the Yelm
Comprehensive Plan, and all applicable City policy’s and development standards.
Pursuant to Chapter 15.49 Integrated Project Review Process, a project, which is subject to Site Plan Approval, is a Type II Permit and can be appealed to the City Council. An appeal
must be filed within 14 days of the date of this notice. Site Plan Approval is valid for 18 months from the date of this letter.
The affected property owners may request a change in property tax valuation from the Thurston County Tax Assessor’s Office.
The project is approved subject to the following conditions of approval:
Subdivision:
All subdivisions, short subdivisions, large lot subdivisions, binding site plans and boundary line adjustments are subject to and regulated by Yelm Municipal Code (YMC), Chapter 16,
Subdivision.
Transportation:
Finding:
16.16.040 states, “Each lot within a proposed subdivision shall be served by a street built to applicable city street standards.
16.16.160 states “Each lot owner having right of access to a private street shall have a contractual responsibility for maintenance of such private street. Any private street shall
also contain a public drainage and utilities easement. Any plat including private streets shall clearly identify such streets and include the following statement in prominent typeface,
"Warning: the City of Yelm has no responsibility to build, improve, maintain or otherwise service the private streets within or providing access to the property described in this plat."
Development Guidelines Chapter 4B.070 (C) states “For nine (9) or fewer units, shall require a minimum 30-foot paved surface, and have a sidewalk 4 feet in width. Private streets serving
multi-family or mobile homes all on one parcel shall provide a four-foot sidewalk on one side with such a design as to prevent parking on the sidewalk.
Conclusion:
Subdividing this lot into two separate parcels requires that a private road be constructed, serving the proposed Lot 1. The creation of the private street may interfere with parking
for the existing restaurant.
Condition of Approval:
A private street, built to City standards, shall be created to access the new Lot 1. The private street shall be 30 feet, with a 4-foot sidewalk, and contain public drainage and utilities
easement, with signage as required in 16.16.160.
Parking for existing restaurant in proposed Lot 2, shall meet current YMC requirements.
Stormwater
Finding:
This proposal is to separate one existing parcel into two separate lots. The proposal does not create any additional impervious surface on either lot.
Conclusion:
The new private street requires storm drainage; no additional stormwater facilities are required.
Water:
Finding:
The site is currently served by City water. The proposal is to separate one existing parcel into two separate parcels. This proposal does not include any additional development requiring
water service.
Conclusion:
The proposal does not create a need for additional water service. No additional connection to the City water service is required at this time.
Sewer:
Finding:
The site is currently served by City sewer. The proposal is to separate one existing parcel into two separate parcels. This proposal does not include any additional development requiring
sewer service.
Conclusion:
The proposal does not create a need for additional sewer service. No additional connection to the City sewer service is required at this time.
Landscaping
Finding:
16.16.260 Landscaping areas shall be provided, and landscaping installed in accordance with Yelm Landscaping standards.
Type I landscaping is required to buffer conflicting uses and land use districts.
Type II landscaping is required to provide visual separation of uses from streets, compatible uses, and parking areas.
Type III is required along pedestrian corridors and walks to separate pedestrians from streets and parking areas.
Type V landscaping is required for stormwater retention/detention areas.
Conclusion:
The adjoining property to the south of the site is zoned R-4. The other adjoining properties are compatibly zoned.
Conditions of Approval:
The applicant is required to install Type I landscaping on the southern border of the site. Type II, III, and IV shall be required in parking areas, and along private streets. Applicant
shall submit a final landscaping and irrigation plan.
Subdivision Name and Property Addresses
Finding:
The proposed short plat creates a new parcel (lot 1). This parcel requires a site address.
Condition of Approval:
Prior to recording the short plat, the applicant shall submit to the Building Department for approval addressing for the proposed lots.
Zoning:
Finding:
The proposed plat does not meet setback requirements. The retention pond behind the building to the South serves Lot 1 of SS-8025. A Utility Easement is required. The proposed eight-foot
setback on the new Lot 1, does not allow for maintenance access to the retention pond.
Conclusion:
Utility easement shall be large enough to provide vehicle, and equipment access to the retention pond. Utility easements need to be recorded with the County.
Conditions of Approval:
The applicant shall provide a utility easement along the west, south, and east side of Lot 1, for access and maintenance of the retention pond.
The Utility Easement on the East side of Lot 1 shall be a minimum of 15 feet, to allow for access to the retention pond.
If you have any questions, please give me a call. I can be reached at (360) 458-8496.
Sincerely,
Tami Merriman
Planning Technician
cc: E. True & Associates Land Surveyors
Cathie Carlson, Community Development Director
Jim Gibson, Development Services Engineer
Shelly Badger, City Administrator