8342 storm variance 092303September 23, 2003
Mike McKinnon
7310 Huckleberry Road NW
Olympia, WA 98502
Re: Approval Process for Stormwater Variance – Storm Filter System
City of Yelm Project No. SPR-03-8342-YL
Dear Mr. McKinnon:
This letter is to follow up on our September 16, 2003 meeting. At this meeting, you approached the City wanting to use a Storm Filter System in lieu of the approved stormwater treatments
currently allowed by the City of Yelm code. To proceed with this request the City will need a written statement outlining your proposal request. To approve a stormwater variance the
request will need to state why the “approved” list of stormwater treatments cannot be utilized and also what you are proposing for the project. Listed below are the criteria for approval
of a variance application.
1. The strict application of the standards set forth in the applicable Stormwater Manual precludes or significantly interferes with a reasonable use of the property not otherwise prohibited
by the Zoning Code.
2. The hardship described above, is specifically related to the property and is the result of unique conditions such as irregular lot shape, size, or natural features, and the application
of the Stormwater Manual, and not, for example, from deed restrictions or the applicant's own actions;
3. The requested variance does not constitute a grant of special privilege not enjoyed by the other properties in the area, and is the minimum necessary to afford relief; and
4. That the public interest will suffer no substantial detrimental effect.
The next step should be to have you or your engineer submit the appropriate information if you choose to apply for the stormwater variance. Please do not hesitate to call me if you
have any concerns or questions. I can be reached at (360) 458-8438 or by email at jimgibson@ywave.com.
Community Development Department
Respectfully
Jim Gibson
Development Review Engineer
C: Grant Beck – City of Yelm
Tim Peterson – City of Yelm
Tami Merriman – City of Yelm