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CUE-19-81 ~a~ ~ a ~ ~ BEFORE THE ZONIIVG ADJUSTOR OF SPOKAN E COU NTY, WA5H i NGTON IN THE MATTER OF: APPLICANT: WASH I NGTON WATER POWER C0. } D~C ISION REQUEST: ~ PUBLIC UTI L1TY FACI LITY } CC~NCLUSION OF LAW COUNTY CODE: 4.05.130 (f} & 4.24.440 } FINDINGS ~F FACT FILE NUMBER: CUE-19-81 PA RC E L#: 15542-1508 & 15542-1511 DATE OF HEARING: JULY 8, 1981 ~ . DATE OF DECISION: JULY 17, 19~1 REPRESENTED BY: DAVID HOLMES ~ DECISION ~ The appl ication i s approved . INTRODUCTION This matter being the consideratian by the Zoning Adjustor for Spakane County and pursuant to Chapter 4.25, Section 4.25.010, the Zoning Adjustor has the authority to hear and decide such matters coming before him. After conducting a public hearing to receive all public testimony and after reviewing the public record and examining available information, tl~e Zoning Adjustor in accordance with Chapter 36.70.81~ Revised Code of Washington and Section 4.25.030 of the Zoning Ordinance hereby makes the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law hereinbelow stated. The applicant, Washington INater Power Company, filed an application with the Planning Department on May 22, 1981 requesting approval to allow construction of a 115kv electrical substation. The subject property is located off Broadway Avenue just east of Pines Road in section 15, Township 25, Range 44. That on July 8, 1981 a public hearing was held befare the Zoning Adjustor. After receiving public testimony and accepting the file from the Planning Department, the Zoning Adjustor placed this matter under advisemen~t for review and decision. The Zoning Adjustor on July 1981 made a personal inspection of the subject property and surrounding area. A preiiminary decision o~ approval was made on July 10, ~981. The following Conclusions of Law anci Findings of Fact shall constitute the decision of the Zoning Adjustor on this a~plication. ~ STATE ENVI RaNMENTAL POLICY AC~T THRESHOLD DET,ERMI,NATION Non-Significance ~ The approval of this application will constiute a"major action" under the provisions of Chapter 43.21 C Revised Code ~of Washington and WAC-197-10. The applicant submitted an environmental checklist wifih this application. After reviewing the environmental checklist, the Planning Depar~tment made a propos~d threshold determinatian that approval of this application ~ill not have a significant adverse impact upon the quality of the environment and that an environmental impact statement is not required. The Planning Departm~ilt transmitted a proposed declaration of non-significance to ather agencies with jurisdiction on June 19, 1981.  At the public hearing on July 8, 1981, the opportunity was afforded to receive comments from the public regarding potential impacts upon the environment. That having visited the subject property, having evaluated the natural, physical and social system, and having considered public testimony related to this application the Zoning Adjustor concurrs with the Planning Department's finding that this proposal will not have a significant adverse impact an the quality of the enviranment, THEREBY A FINAL DECLARATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE HAS BEEN ISSU ED BY TH E ZON I NG ADJUSTOR ON JU LY 10, 1981. ~ , FI LE #CUE-19-81 , ~ ~ a CONCLUSION OF LAW I . ~ That the Zoning Adjustor of Spokane County has jurisdiction over the issuance of the building permit for the project to the applicant pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 36.70.810 RCW and Section 4.25.030 of the Spokane County Zoning Ordinance. That the applicant submitted an application to the Planning Department ~requesting a public hearing before the Zoning Adjustor, and that pursuant to Chapter~ 36.70.840 and Section 4.~5.040 of the Zoning Ordinance, notice for a public hearing was given through the United States mail to al! property owners within a radius of 300 feet from the subject property. II. ~ 4 That all citizens notified and public agencies having jurisd.iction were afforded the opportunity to testify or submit written comments on the proposed ~ project. No one appeared nor any written comments were received in opposition . 111. It is the Zoning Adjustors conclusion that a Conditional Use Permit for which the applicant is requesting is in keeping with the character of the neigh- borhood and that of the Agricultural Suburban zor~e classification. The nature of the Conditional Use Permit process and the authority conferred allaws for flexibility and the imposition of special guidelines considered essential and desirable to mitigate any adverse effect upon the neighborhood properties while upholding the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance. IV. ~ ft is further cancluded that since the Zoning Ordinance authorizes such uses upon the finding~ that it will not be detrimental to the adopted Comprehen- sive Plan and surrounding properties and where the app{icant can meet all the prescribed conditions, this permit cannot be denied. ~ V. That pursuant to the abo,ve cited ~rovisions of law, Findings of Fact hereinbelow substantiates action taken regarding this application. Any Findings of Fact stated which is deemed to be a Conclusion of law is adopted as the same. , FINDINGS OF FACT ..d . ~ . I. ~ The applicant is proposing to construct a 115 - 13 kv substation including two 20 MVA power transformer, five 13 kv feeder position~, and three 115 kv fine positians on a parcel of land consisting of 1.92 acres. The purpose is to ~ replace the existing electrical substation which rs Iocatecf on the northeast corner of Broadway Avenue and Pines Road. The new facility will contain all ~ new and modern equipment capable of ineeting existing and 'future load require- ments . ~ !I.  The applicant testified that the existing substation capacity has been reached with expansion no longer feasible. During the winter months, the substation has exceeded its capacity. The faci I ity was constructed i n 1937 and is designed to serve approximately 1500 residential homes. The reasons cited for the need to relocate the facility are: (1) existing site is too small to be expanded; (2) the existing location on the corner of Broadway and Pines presents a traffic hazard when trucks are servicing the substation; (3) the existing facility contributes to visual impact at the said intersection; and (4) it is contem- plated improvements to the intersection may be necessary and the existing facility is situated on the edge of the property line. III. It was further testified that the proposed site for the substation is the best possible site. The reasons cited were its orientation away from public view, suff icient land area to accommodate the faci I ity, land area to create a A " T • ~ ~IL~ ~~VL_IVr~I n ~ buffer zone, and the primary reason tha~t the existing distribution of trans- mission lines converge at this lacation. It was further e,~plained that the new facility will contain new and moderniZed equipment whicl~ is designed to maintain ~ a low profile ~the maximum height of some equipment is 2$ feet as compared to ~ 40 feet found on the existing site) and that such equipm~nt is designed for ~ low ~ noise levels. The site will be f~nced with a cedar/slat cyclone fence which will ~ be sight-obscuring to adjoining properties. The applicant testified that this location is found to be necessary to serve the public demand for this area in addifiion the site is mc~re aesthetically pleasing. That the relocation wili reduce transmission line confusi~n and provide the community with a more secure substation. For any transmission failure, the ~ new substation will be ab(e to perform more advance switcf~ing to restore power services quickly. . IV. It was found from on-site review that the location do~s not effect any ~ residential properties. All residents located adjacent to the site are facing away. Further, it i~s noted that the proposed access frorn Broadway was found to be adequate to accommodate the necessary maintenance vehicles. !t is also noted that the applicant's property is located adjacent t~ ~~odern Electric Water Company facilities. The Zoning Adjustor finds that the proposal as submitted with this file is designed to reduce potential adverse impacts upon the adjoining properties. Design standards noted are greater setback distances from property lines, sight-obscuring fence, creation of a buffer zone, and the use of modern equipment. The Zoning Adjustor concluded that becau~e of the location of the new substation and its proximity to neighboring proper~ties, landscaping as a method for screening is ~found not necessary. - V. . The applicant's proposal requires a condi~ional use permit under Section 4.24.440 of the County Zoning Ordinance. Under those provisions, t~e Zoning Adjustor is required to consider the public convenience and necessity of the facility and its location. Further, the Zoning Adjustor has the authority to require reasonable canditions to uphold the purpose of ~he Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning ~rdinance. The Zoning Adjustor find,s that the necessity for the facility was demon- strated by the applicant. That to improve an electrical substation to provide for a more advanced switching capability can only be cons~trued to be in the . best public interest and safety. , v~ . , It is noted that the reviewing Co~unty Departments had no specific recom- mendations relating to the applicant's proposal. However, the County Engineer's Office has requested that the applicant obtain an appro~ch permit for construction of the driveway approach to Broadway Avenue. VIl. ~ The opportunity was afforded at the hearing to an~y persons ~to testify or submit written comments regarding the proposed project. No one appeared nor any written testimony was received in opposition . CONDITIONS ~F APPROVAL ~  i. That the applicant shall construct the substation in substantial conformance to the approved' plot plan submitted with the file. The Zoning Administrator shall be empawered to approve minor alterations to the plat pian in accordance with Section 4.03.020 (56A) of the Spokane County Zaning Ordinance. II. The applicant. shall obtain °a building permit from the Department of Building and Safety as weli as obtaining an approach permit from the Engineer's Office. A ~ ~ ~ FILE #CUE-19~81 z , _ 9 n I I I ~ That the provisions of SEPA's NOTICE C~F ACTION p~rsuant to Chapter 43.21C. 080 RC1N and the Board of Spokane County Comrnissioners Resolution #77-1392 be initiated by the project applicant within thi~~ty (30) days of final disposition of this application. ~ r, < ENTERED TH IS DAY OF , 1981. . ~ ~ • , r l J' ' ~~,L~,7~' ~ ~ / , ~ THOMAS L . [~AV I S ~ ~ ZON I NG AD,~US1'OR FOR SP~KAN E . COUNTY, tNASH I NGTON ATT EST : . ~ ~ ~ ~ , ~ r - . ~ , ~ ~ ~ w ` ~ ~ 11V I~ V~.. 1Jr IJ~!~~I.. J~ ~I~I~~P~ 1Nr ~ • ~ _-_..__....__r... ' _ , Y ~ ~ ~ ~~'i ~ Before the Zon i r~c~ Adjustor ~ ~ County of Spokane IN THE NfATTER OF: ' HEAR~NG DATE Appl icant: Washington Water Power Co. ) y~EDi~ESDAY, JULY 8, 1981 . 1_:15 p.m. P.O. Box 3727 ~ Spokane, ~JA 99220 ~ N, 721 Jefferson, ~Broadway ~Centre Bldq. ATTN: Davi d Vi 11 ) FYeari nq Rooc~~, 2nd fl oo~~ ~ } ~ Fi le Nu~~~ber: CUE-19-81 . ) . } ~ ~ Request Publ i c Uti 1 i ty Faci 1 i ty ~ Any i n terest~d person may appear before ~ ~ 7 the Zoning Adj~s~or ~ } } ~ ~ } Zone Classification: Agricultural- . ~ , Suburban ) . ~ Coun ty Code : 4. 05.130 ( f~ ~ 4. 24. 440 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant is requestin~ a conditional use permit to construct a 115Kv Electrical Substation on the described property._ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please contact: Sookane County Planning Departil~ent Telephone No: 456-2205 VICINITY ~~~11P LE~AL DESCRIPTI~ON _ ~ r~ ~yo:~~~ ~NANNO~` , ~ . ~ _-_y. Sect~on 15 Townsh~ 25 Ran e 44 ~ ~ ~ p 9 ' `7 • ~ ~ ~ ~.~"J a~ ~.....J~+ . 1.►•~ ...r _ ~ n ~ ~,:.:,n.~ - . ti1(`NTGOMERY ~R. ~ ~ Parcel N 1/2 of 15542-1508 and 15542-1511 J .y Si te Si ze : 1.92 acres ~ 9G . ~ ~ ~ ~ The North half of the ~~lest one-fifth ~ N 1/2 ~~NORA 1, , A• - i ht 78 ~ and the o~ , d W-1 /5 ) of Bl k Seventy E q O, j ~ North hal f of the East one-fi fth (N 1/2 E- z ~f t~ r ror+ j • . , r ~ FL p~~4 ~ 1/5 ) of Bl k Seventy-Seven ~ 77) , Opportuni ty , . . ~ . . • - in Section 15, Townsh~p 25N, Ranqe 44 EWM, ~,x~~ v~. ~ Y Saokane County, ~Jashington. . ~ ~ ~ c 0 , ' SiNTO ~ ~~v r r o ~ ~ - ~ Q- ~ ~ k Q F ~ . C O n M  x ~ LL a ~ 3 Q N ~ BOONF_ . , L .4~ D E 5 M E T,o_;: s M r °D U .J O . ~ ..:..7_- 77. - . . . tit.!llr.•',:;~: ~1-•t.t~ Q ~ ^ cc DES M ET A.V E ~ 0 W_ ~ O A-rA~~O C ATA -OU ~ ~ll. , . ~;4 Q, > jtw ' v7l o- , F 3 , . .--:1~ G ACff~~L ~ O ~,.1 ti,AC.~orv cT. ~ W BlakeY ~ < ~ EA5EMENT ~i 16 > , 6 AY ,.u. t .~2~;~.; , . L . ~ . ~:'~1 r' ,h, ~ I ~l. ~ m ` , fifl~°S~if110r. Q ~q ALK I A,`'J•E'~.;NighSs~4`;~ I~LK ~ AvE , Ac.xI ~ • . , . . , ~ „ . . _ , ' - - - - - - -'i ~ 1 t ~ - W ui v4, / v E,a ViT < II ~ z 1: iaoo . s..,r L LEY w~, Y ~ v A~ Lp/1~py I~ E Y w a Y ~ fA - - .w i.~ t~.~.•. . `T ' , . r ' r OFFICE OF COUNTY ENGINEER SPOKANE CQUNTY, WASNINGTON Dote Ju 1 v r' f 19 T' . lnter-office Communication Spokane County Zon i nq % Ad justor ro From Spokane County EnQinAer Su6ject Appl icatiU.~ S.Chedii fQj, Iie-arinu Ju,l~.~ 1~711 VE 43-81 No commPnts concornina this appl ieat ion. 114VE 3-81 ►i'o camments concerninc this application. CUE 19-81 That the appl icant obtain an approach permit for construction of the driveway approach to Broadway Avenue. RMc/5Pt Form 327-C.R. . ' . i . - r_ ~ ~ 4 ' • - ~ r . ~ _ ~ ~ f ~ _ ~ _ ~ - ~ ~y f, ( I ~~t.~/~`~► ` ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ L ~ ` ~ n t f ~ ~ • ~ ~r~`~ ~ ~ . ~ ' ~i ~ . ~ , Ar sa~d time and place any interested person may appear for, or against, the granting of this application. . SPOKANE COU NTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT ZONING ADJUSTOR HEARING TELEPHONE N0: 45 6-2274 TIME: Wednesday, March 26, 1980 1:00 p.m, PLACE: N. 121 Jefferson, Broadway Centre 61dg. Conference Room ~Znd floor) UARIANCE . ' VW-46-80, Relaxation of Frontage Requ;rement a. Location: Section 15, Township 25, Range 44 E.W,M. Uera, Ptn of 6 121, E 1/2 of E 1/Z exc S 300 ft. of E. 125 ft. b. Applicant: W. L. Reynolds 13641 E. Valleyway ~ Spokane, WA 99216 ~ c. Proposed Use: 5~ngle Family Residence , d. Site Size: 1.5 acres , e. Existing Zone: Agricultural f. Variance Requested: The Spokane County Zoning Ordinance requires 17~ ~F~.of continuous road frontage on a public ~ street, whereas the applicant has only 40 ft. of frontage. g. 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CtT~-5•80 If approved.- 1) Applicent shall deed aa addiCioa~al S00 feet for right of ~ay on Campbell Rd. 2) Appliceat sh$11 execute an agreement to paxtfciPate in e - future LID, RID or CRP. VW •21-a0 Recomoa~nd Denia~l A 50 foot eetback ~ill re8ult in a houee set back of only 14 feet ~rom the back of the sidewalk on Collector Streete aad 20 feee on Accees Str~ete. We recoar~end deaial on Collector Streets because 20 f~et ie the minimum ~llowable. N,owever, rhe reco'~~ii~~d Pl~t of . ~omeete~d Additioa hae e special cl8use which etetee, "All lote witbia thie eubdivi8lon ar~ ~ubject to a epecial ~roatryard buildinge eet back of ~ a~iai~aum of 40 feet from the platted froat property ~iae." V8 •28 -$Q No commeate . ~ VH~30-80 If approv~d•- Applicaat etuill execute ~t notice to the public that rhie ie o~rved by ~ private road. ~ ~33 -80 C ~8 ~ w~o ~O, vw -~S -~o C a,~: ss v~ •30 -eo~ VW•46-80 If approved•- . 1) Applicaat ehall deed an additional 5 feet for right of way oa V~lleyway. 2~ Applicant ehall ex~cut~ an agreemenr ~o participete ia ~ future RID, LID or CRP.