BRB notice of intentionNOTICE OF INTENTION
THURSTON COUNTY BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD
APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION/MERGER
(Please submit 25 copies)
(Please submit 8 copies for Waiver Application)
1. Jurisdiction Requesting Annexation/Merger: City of Yelm, Washington
Responsible Official: Grant Beck, Community Development Director
Phone: (360) 458-8408
FAX: (360) 458-3144
E-mail: grantb@ci.yelm.wa.us
2. If number of parcels is less than three, please list the owners:
22719231300, 22719230101, 22719232400, 22719230201, 70190000100, 70190000800, 70190000200, 70190000300, 70190000400, 70190000700, 69310000900, 69310100000, 22719230100, 70190000600,
69310000800, 69310000100, 70190000500, 22719230400, 69310000700, 69310000600, 69310000500, 69310000400, 69310000200, 69310000300, 22719230600
3. Method used to initiate the proposed action: Petition – 60% value
4. Location (address, if assigned): Coates Road, Longmire Court, and Solberg Court
5. Legal Description. A copy of the legal description of the boundaries of the area involved in the proposed action certified by a registered engineer or land surveyor (attached as
Exhibit A).
6. Size in Acres: 13.24 Acres
7. Assessed Valuation (attached as Exhibit II): Land Value $3,494,950.00
8. Please state the nature of this action and the relevant statutory citation (i.e., annexation for municipal purposes pursuant to RCW 35.13.180):
Annexation pursuant to Section 35A.14.120 RCW
9. Current Joint Plan Designation: The Yelm Comprehensive Plan and Joint Plan with Thurston County designates these properties as Rural Residential 1/5, with future zoning when annexed
into the City Limits of Yelm as Moderate Density Residential (R-6).
10. Is the site currently served by sewer or water?
Sewer ( Water ( Neither (
If no, specify services desired:
Both City Water and City Sewer services are desired, there is a sewer main located in Coates and Cullens Roads which could sever future development within the annexation area..
If sewer or water desired, include map showing location of nearest lines. (attached as Exhibit III)
11. When is extension of water and sewer service planned to the area:
A water main and sewer main is installed along the frontage of several of the proposed parcels to be annexed.
12. Does this proposal affect any other interjurisdictional agreements?
Yes ( No (
If yes, please list these agreements: N/A
13. Does this proposal conform to adopted county-wide planning policies on annexation?
The City of Yelm’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGA) is established and discussed in the City of Yelm Comprehensive Plan and Joint Plan with Thurston County. The parcels included in this
annexation petition are within the UGA. It is located within the City’s Water and Sewer service areas.
14. Other specific Reason(s) for Annexation:
The proposed annexation includes older residential developments that pre-date the adoption of the Growth Management Act and include lots that meet standards for ‘urban’ densities.
In order to allow infill development at urban densities, annexation is required. Also, the proposed annexation reduces the surface to area ratio of the City limits boundary and is a
more logical boundary for the City.
15. Explain how this proposal furthers the objectives of the Boundary Review Board (as applicable) (RCW 36.93.180) [attach additional pages if necessary] (Some of these items may not
apply because of Growth Management Agreements.):
a. Preservation of natural neighborhoods and communities:
The annexation area consists mostly of developed parcels at urban densities with some larger parcels that can not be redeveloped at urban densities without annexation. The City currently
provides water service
within the proposed annexation area.
b. Use of physical boundaries, including but not limited to bodies of water, highways, and land contours:
The proposed annexation area follows property lines, and Yelm Creek. It also is more logical than the existing City limit line which runs down the middle of Coates Road, a boundary
which would no longer be allowed under the rules for annexation.
c. Creation and preservation of logical service areas:
Streets and water are already in existence in the annexation area. The land is included in the City of Yelm Water and Sewer Service Areas.
d. Prevention of abnormally irregular boundaries:
The annexation area follows existing streets, a creek, and property lines and fills in an existing corner of the city.
e. Discouragement of multiple incorporations of small cities and encouragement of incorporation of cities in excess of ten thousand population in heavily populated urban areas:
The annexation area lies in the urban growth boundary as established in the City of Yelm Comprehensive Plan, Joint Plan with Thurston County.
f. Dissolution of inactive special purpose districts:
There are no special purpose districts in the proposed annexation area.
g. Adjustment of impractical boundaries:
The annexation area extends the city limits within a practical boundary.
h. Incorporation as cities or towns or annexation to cities or towns of unincorporated areas which are urban in character:
The annexation area is zoned Rural Residential 1/5, and is surrounded by land within the City limits that is already developed at urban residential densities.
i. Protection of agricultural lands:
The annexation area land has not been in active agricultural use.
For your information, the Boundary Review Board can consider the following factors (RCW 36.93.170) in deciding whether a particular decision furthers the objectives stated above:
1. Population and territory
2. Population density
3. Land area and land use
4. Comprehensive use plans and zoning
5. Per capita assessed valuation
6. Topography, natural boundaries and drainage basins, proximity to other populated areas
7. The existence of prime agricultural soils and agricultural uses
8. The likelihood of significant growth in the area and in adjacent incorporation and unincorporated areas during the next ten years
9. Location and most desirable future location of community facilities
10. Municipal services
11. Need for municipal services
12. Effect of ordinances, governmental codes, regulations and resolutions on existing uses
13. Present cost and adequacy of governmental services and controls in area
14. Prospects of governmental services from other sources
15. Probable future needs for such services and controls
16. Probable effect of proposal or alternative on cost and adequacy of services and controls in area and adjacent area
17. The effect of the finances, debt structure, and contractual obligations and rights of all affected governmental units
18. The effect of the proposal or alternative on adjacent areas, on mutual economic and social interests, and on the local governmental structure of the county
19. Decisions of the Boundary Review Board must also be consistent with the Washington State Growth Management Act RCW 36.70A.020, 36.70A.110, and 36.70A.210.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
THURSTON COUNTY BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD:
I. NOTICE OF INTENTION
II. MAPS (NOTE: Must have legends/Colored maps are not acceptable unless full number of required copies are submitted)
The following maps must be submitted with all notices of intention:
A. Map of Entire City/Area. No larger than 8-1/2 X 11 inches:
1. The general vicinity of the proposal.
2. The area proposed for annexation, highlighted in some manner.
3. The boundaries of other cities near the annexation area (highlighted if not readily discernable).
4. Major streets/roads identified.
B. Assessor's Map showing specific parcel(s) and immediate vicinity (reduced copy is preferable).
C. Physical Features. One or more maps showing the following (when available):
1. Dominant physical features such as lakes, creeks, and ravines
2. Flood plain boundaries (100-year)
3. Railroad lines
4. All public roads near the annexation/merger
5. Commercial agriculture lands (when this information is available)
D. Service Area and Other Boundaries. Map showing the proposed annexation and its relationship to the Urban Growth Boundary.
E. Other Maps
1. Existing joint plan zoning.
2. Location of water and sewer mains within proposed annexation, if any, and those nearby (any jurisdiction).
III. $50.00 CHECK MADE OUT TO "THURSTON COUNTY"
IV. EVIDENCE OF ACTION OF CITY RESOLUTION CALLING FOR ANNEXATION ELECTION OR CITY ACCEPTANCE OF PETITION FOR ELECTION (CERTIFIED IF APPROPRIATE); OR
V. CERTIFIED PETITIONS OF PROPERTY OWNERS or PROPERTY OWNERS AND REGISTERED VOTERS ACCEPTED BY THE CITY FOR PETITION-INITIATED ANNEXATIONS.