VE-35-60SPOKANE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING ZONING MAP CHANGE PROPOSAL,
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•WHEREAS, An application has been presented to the .Spokane County
Planning 'Commission by S. and F. Construction Company requesting that the
zoning map be changed from the existing Agricultural Zone classification to the
Rock Quarry, Sand and Gravel Pit Zone classification on the property generally
located to the east of the existing County gravel pit and west of P.S.H. No. 3,
and north of Mayfair Road, Spokane County, Washington, more particularly
described as follows:
The west one -half of the west one -half of the southeast one - quarter
of the southwest one - quarter of Section 5, Township 26 North, Range
43 E.W.M., except the south 30 feet thereof.
and
WHEREAS, The Spokane County Planning Commission at its regular meeting
held on October 27, 1960, and continued to October 31, 1960, did formally act
said application be approved
and
upon said application and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that
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WHEREAS, At said hearing, opportunity was afforded those interested in
presenting evidence both for and against the proposed zone change; and the
Spokane County Planning Commission having fully considered the evidence and
having made a personal inspection of the property in question on October 31, 1960,
does hereby find:
1. That the property in question is generally located to the north
of Farwell Road, west of P.S.H. No. 3, and east of the existing County gravel
pit and contains approximately eleven acres.
2. That the property in question has been in the Agricultural Zone
classification since July 7, 1944, and since that date has not been used for
agricultural purposes.
3. That the existing land use is scrub forest area with no
residential development to the north and east, County gravel pit to the west, and
scrub forest with scattered single family dwellings to the south.
4. That there is a definite need for gravel pit operations in the
northern part of the County, and at the present time there is not any Rock Quarry,
Sand and Gravel Pit Zone classification in this area.
5. It is very unlikely that the property between the existing
County gravel pit and the primary state highway would be developed for single
family dwellings.
6. The Planning Commission has the right to hold a hearing as
determined by a letter received from the Chief Deputy, of the Prosecuting Attorney's
office dated October 28, 1960.
NOW, THEREFORE, The Spokane County Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the Board 0/County Commissioners that the application of S. and F.
Construction Company to change the zoning map from Agricultural to Rock Quarry,
Sand and Gravel Pit Zone classification be approved for the following reasons and
in the public interest subject to the following conditions:
1. Reasons:
a. There is reason to believe that an error was made in the
original zoning tif.the property in question in 1944. County records indicate that
the adjacent property to the west was in use as a gravel pit in 1941 and should
have been placed in the Rock Quarry, Sand and Gravel Pit Zone at that time.
b. Conditions have changed since 1944. Spokane County in
1942 had an agreement to secure gravel from the adjacent property to the west on
approximately a site of 1 acre; in September of 1943, a 5 acre site was purchased
by Spokane County; in August of 1948 the site was expanded to 20 acres; and in
June of 1951 the site was expanded to 40 acres. Immediately to the west of the
County Pit the State of Washington has secured a site of approximately 35 acres.
Inasmuch as the County and State governments have sites adjacent, it would seem
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only appropriate that any, other sites for gravel pit operation should be located
in the same vicinity so that the sites are not, scattered over the entire northern
part of the County.
2. Conditions:
a. All conditions as specified in Chapter 4.14 of Title 4.
b. A bond in the amount of $5 „000.00 be posted with the
County Engineer to assure rehabilitation of the site area.
c.. Appropriate dust - arresting equipment be approved by the
. County Engineer and Director of Planning prior to any excavation from the site.
d. A Traffic -and Development Plan be prepared and reviewed
by the County Engineer and Director of Planning showing points of access and
egress and location :of temporary buildings.
e. There shall be no sale of top soil. Such soil is to be
stockpiled and used in the rehabilitation of the site area.
DATED This 9th day of November; 1960.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FINDINGS AND ORDER REGARDING ZONING MAP PROPOSAL.
WHEREAS, Petitions have been presented to the Spokane County Planning
Commission by Walter Campbell requesting that the zoning map be changed from
the existing Multiple Family Suburban. Zone classification to the Local Business
Zone classification on property generally located to the northwest corner of the
intersection of University Road and Sprague Avenue, Spokane County, Washington,
more particularly described as follows:
The S 1/2 of Block 148, Opportunity, except the
North 110.5 .feet in Section 17, Township 25 N.,
Range 44, E.W.M. of Spokane County, Washington.
WHEREAS, the Spokane County Planning Commission at its regular
meeting held July 7, 1955, did formally act upon said petitions and did recommend
to the Board of County Commissioners that said petitions be approved, and
WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners did, on the 26th day of
July, 1960, hold a public hearing on the recommendation of the Spokane County
Planning Commission of requested re- zoning of said property,
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and
WHEREAS, At said meeting, opportunity was afforded those favoring and
those opposing said proposed zone change; and the Board of County Commissioners,
having fully considered the official records and minutes of the Spokane County
Planning Commission, and evidence, and having made a personal inspection of
the property in question, and having made investigation of the matter, does
hereby find:
1. That the property in question is generally located to the
northwest corner of the intersection. of University and Sprague Avenues and
contains approximately 3 acres.
2. That the property in question has been in. the Multiple
Family Suburban Zone classification. since September 22, 1939.
3. Substantial commercial development has taken place in the
immediate vicinity of the property in question; i.e., major shopping center to
the south, ,conversion of a large, home into a .beauty shop to the east, and major
shopping facilities to the southeast, .
4. Traffic volume; on University Road,in 1960 is approximately.
1,850 cars. average daily count.
NOW, THEREFORE, The. Board of County Commissioners does hereby
concur the the Commission and hereby approves the
petition of the above applicant to change, the said. described, property from the
Multiple Family Suburban.Zone classification to. the, .Local Business Zone classi-
fication for . the following reasons and subject.to. the .following .conditions:
Reasons:
1. The proposed use of the property in question for commercial
purposes is. riot in conflict but is in harmony with preliminary: comprehensive
plan for the Spokane Valley.
.B., Conditions:
to be generated by the commercial de
DATED This 26th day of July,
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2. The_ applicant can no longer make a reasonable return from or
reasonable use of the property in question under the existing zone classification.
1. In the public interest and to lessen traffic congestion and •
accidents, the zone change is approved subject to the following conditions:
A Traffic and Development Plan , shall be prepared to
assure road widening, defined points of access and' egress.
b. Dedication to Spokane County of,15 feet to widen
University Road, such dedication to aid in lessening traffic congestion expected
velopments. ,
1960.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOK NE,COUNTY,., ' HINGTO
B. Condition:
C. General Data:
MINUTES, AUGUST 15, 1960
ZONING ADJUSTER
VARIANCE
2. VN- 35- 60..F'ront Yard Setback
Zoning Adjuster Decision: Approved for the following reasons and subject
to the Yellowing condition.
A. Reasons:
1. The difficulty requiring a variance would apply to the property
in question regardless of the owner due to the location of
the existing structure on the land. '
2. The difficulty requiring a variance is not the result of an
illegal act upon the part of the applicant.
3. The difficulty requiring a variance is not the result of personal
conditions of the applicant.
4. The difficulty requiring a variance is due to unique circumstances
related to the property in question and is not the general
condition of the surrounding and adjacent properties.
1. The variance is granted to July 1, 1961, and if the applicant
has not secured a building permit by such date, the variance
permit sbAll become null and void.
1. Location: Section 17, Township 25 N., Range 44, E.W.M.
Lot 3,Block 2 of Madden's Subdivision
7_. Applicant: Richard E. Tenney .
East 10410'Sinto
Spokane 62, Washington
3. Site Size: 11,318 square feet
4. Existing Zoning: Agricultural Suburban
5. Variance Requested: To be permitted to build a carport 20'feet
from the front property line, whereas the
Zoning Ordinance requires'a 25 foot setback
6. Application of Zoning Provision: Chapter.4.05, Section 4.05.110- b-(1).
AGENDA, AUGUST 15, 1960
ZONING ADJUSTER, SPOKANE COUNTY PLANNING CONNISSION
Time
Place:
Mondry, August 15, 1960, 1 :00 P.M.
Aese2zbly Roam, County Court House
VARIANCE
2. VE. X5.60. FrontYaard Setback
a. Site investigated by Planning Commission Staff
b. Location: Soction 17, Township 25 N., Range 44, E.W.M.
Lot 3, Block 2 of Madden °s Subdivision
c. Applicants Richard E. Tenney
East 10410 Sinto
Spokane 62, Washington
d. Site Sizes 11,18 square feet
e. Basting Zoning: Agricultural Suburban
f. Variance Requested: To be permitted to build a carport 20 feet from
the front property line, whereas the . Zoning
Ordinance requires a 25 foot setback.
a. Application of Zoning Provision: Chapter 4.05, Section 4.05.110 -b-(1)
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SPOKANE COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
•• VARIANCE APP LI� CA1 O
As Provided by Sects. - J. • -runty Zoning Ordinance
Name: Richard E. Tenney
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?KANE CO
JUL2 9 1960,
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CASE NO. V L . 2 6,6
DATE July 28, 1960
(THIS APPLICATION IS NOT ACCEPTABLE UNLESS ALL REQUIRED STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE)
(2) Phone: Wa. 6 -5905
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(3) Mailing Address: 810410 8lnto Rpnlrnne R2 Wnahi nj nn
(4) Street Address of the Property in Question: E10410 Sinto. Snokane 62. Wnsh.
(5) Legal Description of the Property: L.ot ij Ba Madden Snh P n£ m_r 27 a
82.2 X137.67 X82.2 X 137.72'
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(6) Site Size: 1,318.94 Sq. Ft. (Sq. Ft.)
(7) Zone in which the Property is Located: g— 1 4c lf, c ua rr r e ,o u ,4.
(8) Provision of the Zoning Ordinance from which a Variance is Requested:
The ordinance which requires that all construction be placed 25' in from
the front property line.
(9) In what way does applicant wish to vary from above provision?
We would like to be granted,permi anio +n bui a nor__ p r.t within 0 n£ +h
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(10) CONDITIONS FOR A VARIANCE.
You must answer ALL off the following questions:
(a) Would the difficulty apply to the property regardless of the owner?
Yes. The house is placed 41' from the_fr_ont nronerty 1j3111. Thr fprripr
garage was converted into a dining room. Now, in order to build an adequate
carport, the construction would have to come within 20' of the lot line.
(b) Is your request for a variance the result of an illegal act on your part?
No, it is not.
(c) Is your particular difficulty due to unique circumstances such as lot size or
shape, topography which is not the general condition of the neighborhood?
—NO..
(d) Does your request for a variance arise from some provision of the Zoning
Ordinance?
Ye,3 oned. ordinance ui ch. st ate a—that_co
can not be placed closer than 25' of the front property lint.
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(e) Does the difficulty relate to the premises for tho benefit of which the
variance is sought and not to other premises or personal conditions?
Yes.
(11) Who holds title to the Property? Northern Life Insurance Company
If more than one owner, an attached list of names, addresses, and legal descriptions
must be submitted with this application.
(12) A plot plan or sketch must be attached showing the locations of proposed and existing
structures and uses and dimensions.
(13) The necessary fee must accompany this application.
I, the undersigned, understand that this application must be complete and accurate
and that all the above requirements must be complied with before a request may be
advertised for a public hearing and that the Planning Commission may request
additional pertinent information.
IF APPROVED, CONSTRUCTION IS NOT AUTHORIZED UNTIL LAND USE OR BUILDING PERMIT
IS ISSUED BY BUILDING CODE DEPARTMENT.
Application completed. Date
Date of Public Hearing before Planning Commission
ACTION BY PLANNING COMMISSION:
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Variance Application
July, 1959
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