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BEFORE SEP 3 0 1998
THE SPOKANE COUNTY DIVISION OF BUILDING AND r ENGINEER
IN THE MATTER OF TEMPURARY ) FINDINGS OF FACT,
USE PERNIIT, TUE-7-98 ) CONCLUSIONS AND
DECISION
TffiS MATTER, an application for temporary use permit from Kaiser Aluminum 8i Chemical
Corporation, Trentwood, has been received by Spokane County Division of Building 8'c Planning
and was decided upon, pursuant to Spokane County Zoning Code regulaUons, on the 30`h day of
September, 1998
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS
1. The individual signing below has been properly delegated the responsibility for renderuig
the decision by the Director of Spokane County Division of Building and Planning
2. The applicant has requested a Temporary Use Permit to estabhsh a temporary labor camp
The temporary labor camp includes placement of up to but not limited to 41 commercial
coaches to be used for temporary housing of replacement workers in the event of a labor
_ disruption Commercial coaches would also be utilized for food preparation, food service
and laundry facilities. Accessory temporary uses include portable chemical toilets and
support services
3 The subj ect properly is located west of Sullivan Road and west of Euclid Avenue
(extended), in a portion of Section 11, Township 25N, Range 44 EWM The subject
property is also identified as Assessor's parcel number 45116.9040
4. The subject property is currently zoned Heavy Industrial (I-3) and the proposed use is not a
permitted use in the existing Heavy Industrial (I-3) zone as specified by the Industrial zones
matrix (Sechon 14.629) of the Spokane County Zoning Code, and does not conform to the
requirements of the I-3 zone. However, the applicant has requested a temporary use permrt
pursuant to Chapter 14.510 (Temporary Uses) of the Spokane County Zoning Code.
5. Chapter 14.510(a) of the Spokane County Zoning Code states that "any owner of any
property may submit an application for the temporary use of a structure or premises in any
zone classification for a purpose or use that does not conform to the regulations prescribed
elsewhere in ttus Code for the zone classif cation in which it is located, provided that such
use is of a temporary nature and does not involve the erection of a substantial structure. A
non-renewable Zoning Certificate for such use may be granted by the Department in the
form of a temporary and revocable permit, for not more than a six (6) month p_viiod, sr,L, 3ect
to such conditions as will safeguard the public health, safet; and gQtieral weJfi-:. o A
temporary use penrut may also require a bu;lciing permit as 7ssued by IJe,)arhhuent of
Building and Safety."
6. The Spokane County Comprehensive Plan designaics tp.e subject properties as Yndustnal
and the primary use of the subject property is a large-scale aluminum rolling milUfacilitv
that is consistent with the Industnal category The propot,ed tempvt ary labor cmnp is
inconsistent with the purpose and characteristic featurc,:~- .f I he Industrial categc= yi r, ~►,~t
non-industrial uses are generally incompatible wrthm indu -,tnal areas. HoweN er u~,;
impacts associated vath a temporary labor camp aze less than those typicall;,~ associated
with large scale industnal uses located in the Industrial category
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7. Installation of commercial coaches as sleeping quarters, food preparahon/service and
laundry facilrties does not require erection of a substantial structure in that commercial
coaches are designed for transportation after fabrication and are designed to be used for
commercial purposes or other use after arriving at a site and placed on a foundation, or tied
down and skirted. Commercial coaches are not affixed permanently to the ground and are
easily removed. Placement of a commercial coach(es) will require issuance of a temporary
building permit for the units and the building pemait review/uispection process will ensure
conformance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
8. The required public notice will be accomplished when this decision is mailed to adjacent
property owners as required by Section 14 514 of the Spokane County Zonuig Code
9. Issuance of a six (6) month temporary use permit for a temporary labor camp and accessory
uses will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare
10. This application is exempt from environmental review under the State Environmental
Policy Act pursuant to WAC 197-11-800(3) and WAC 197-I 1-800(6)(b).
DECISION
Based upon the above-noted Findings of Fact and Conclusions, Temporary Use Permit,
TUE-7-98, is hereby APPROVED for six (6) months from the date this decision was signed, and
subject to conditions.noted below. This decision is final unless appealed in writing, consistent
with adopted appeal procedures.
_ CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
All the below conditions imposed shall be binding on the "Applicant," which term shall include
the owner or owners of the property, heirs, assigns and successors.
SPOKANE COUNTY DIVISION OF BUILDING AND PLAN1vING
1. This Temporary Use Permit is linuted to six (6) months and cannot be extended pursuant to
Chapter 14 510 of the Spokane County Zonuig Code The expiration date for this 6-month
temporary use permit is March 31, 1999.
2. Any improvements to the subject property to accommodate the proposed use(s) shall be of
a temporary nature and must be restored and/or removed upon expiration of the temporary
use permut
3 Failure to comply with any of the Conditions of Approval specified in this decision shall
constitute a violation of the Spokane County Zoni.ng Code and be subject to enforcement.
4. A temporary building permit and subsecluent tempordry Certificate of Occupancy may be
issued for the duration of this temporary use pt rinrt subject to compliance vvith appropriate
federal, state and local regulations Both shal_i expyre on expiration of this Temporary Use
Permit.
5. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits, licenses or other approvals from applicable
agencies ofjurisdiction
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APPROVED THIS 30`h DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1998.
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Under State Law and County Ordmance, you have the nght to appeal this decision to the Spokane County Hearing
Examiaer If you desire to file an appeal, you must submit the appropnate Appeal Apphcation together with the
requved Fee, payable to the Spokane County Divisioa of Building and Planning, withm fourteen (14) calendar days
after the decision is Lssued Upon receipt of a complete appeal apphcahon, a public heanng will be scheduled
If you have any queshons, please call the Division of Bwlding and Planning at 477-3675
c Spokane County Division of Engineeruig and Roads
Spokane County Division of Utilities
Spokane Regional Health District
Spokane County Fire Distnct No 1
AppLcant
Parties of Record
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