Notice of Conditional Use Permit- RV Park
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION
Shivaadya, Inc.
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park
Forks, Washington
Pursuant to the Forks Zoning Code, specifically FMC 17.85 and FMC 17.120, notice is hereby provided with regard to the fact that the City has received an application for a conditional use permit. The application was submitted by the applicant on 10 Aug 2018. Application included the necessary SEPA checklist. The following information is provided regarding the application:
Applicant: Vilkesh Patel & Bipinbhai Patel
On behalf of Shivaadya, Inc.
1080 South Forks Avenue
Forks, WA 98331
Location of
Property: 251 North Forks Avenue (SR 101), Forks, Washington
Legal
Description
Property: Lot 11 and the eastern half of Lot 12, Block 1, Howard’s First Addition, located within the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of the N ¼ of Sec. 9, T 28 N, R 13 W, W.M., Clallam County. Tax Id. Parcel 132809510163.
Project
Description: Shivaadya, Inc. are seeking to develop an 18 lot recreational vehicle (RV) park with a grassy recreation area that would have bbq pits; and, a building housing utilities and amenities available to visitors to include: coin laundry facility, toilets, and paid showers. Each lot would be approximately 50’ x 21’ and accessed off a pervious driveway into the park with a commercial approach from North Forks Avenue/SR 101. Each improved RV lot would have water, sewer and electrical connections for use by visitors. Additional improvements for each lot includes a flowerbed, gravel and concrete block pervious paving. Park would be secured with a gate system and surveillance security cameras. Users would have access to a common office shared with the Far West Motel. There would be a maximum stay of 30 days at one time and no-long term parking would be available.
Property has city water, city sewer, and electrical provided by the PUD. Further, a commercial approach was developed for this lot in the past and is proposed to be used by the proponents in the development of the property.
Hearing
Required
and Public
Comment: The Forks Zoning Code requires that a hearing on a conditional use permit be held after sufficient notice has been given to the public. Written comments may be filed up to and through out the actual hearing. Such comments should be sent to Mr. Fleck at the address noted below. Notice of public hearing is being disseminated along with this notice. The public hearing on this matter is scheduled for Wednesday, 19 Sep 2018 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at Forks City Hall. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain information from nearby landowners regarding impacts or concerns they may have with this proposal.
Approval
and
Appeal
Process: Within 21 days of the public hearing, the Forks Planning Commission may authorize the conditional use permit.
In reviewing a conditional use permit, the Forks Planning Commission may attach thereto such conditions regarding the location, character, and/or other features of the proposed use as the commission deems necessary in the public interest, in the interest of furthering the purpose of the Forks Zoning Code, and for the purpose of fulfilling the Forks Comprehensive Plan. These conditions must be stated in writing as part of the permit and must state the connection between the use, condition and public interest being invoked.
Appeal Process
The Forks Planning Commission shall report to the City Council its findings regarding an application for a conditional use permit within fifteen (15) days of its decision. Any affected party, including a member of the City Council may appeal the decision to the City Council within fifteen (15) days of the date of the decision of the Forks Planning Commission is issued.
The appeal shall be filed in writing with the city clerk on forms established for this purpose. Once a hearing time is established proper notification shall be given concerning time, place and purpose of such a hearing and shall be in conformance with FMC 17.135, et al. Upon receipt of the appeal the city clerk shall publicize and schedule a public hearing by the council.
The City Council within twenty-one (21) days of the close of the hearing shall affirm, reverse, remand, or modify (including attaching additional conditions) the decision of the Forks Planning Commission.
Individuals needing a copy of the application materials, or requiring additional information regarding this notice should contact Rod Fleck, City Attorney/Planner at 360/374-5412, ext. 245 or at 500 East Division, Forks, WA 98331.
The purpose of the public hearing regarding the Conditional Use Permit is to determine whether the Forks Planning Commission should approve or deny the permit application of Shivaadya, Inc. In addition, the Planning Commission may attach requirements to the development as part of any approval of the Shivaadya, Inc.’s application. Such conditions could involve the location, character, and/or other features of the proposed use as the commission deems necessary in the public interest, in the interest of furthering the purpose of the Forks Zoning Code, and/or for the purpose of fulfilling the Forks Comprehensive Plan. These conditions would be stated in writing as part of the permit and would state the connection between the use, condition and public interest being preserved or protected.
WRITTEN COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE FORKS PLANNING DIRECTOR UP TO AND TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON 19 Sep 2018. Address all such comments to Rod Fleck, City Attorney/Planner, 500 East Division, Forks, WA 98331. Comments may be delivered to City Hall at 500 East Division during the course of regular business hours. All written comments must be received by the City Planner prior to the close of the public hearing on 19 Sep 2018. Copies of the Application or SEPA Checklist can be obtained from Mr. Fleck.
Individuals requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing should contact Mr. Fleck at 360/374-5412, ext. 245 so that such accommodations can be arranged prior to the hearing. Individuals with questions regarding this notice, and its attachment, should contact Mr. Fleck at the number above.
NOTICE OF MEETING
AND PUBLIC HEARING
Forks Planning Commission
19 Sep 2018
5:30 P.M.
City Council Chambers
Forks City Hall
500 East Division
Conditional Use Permit
RV Park – Shivaadya, Inc.
Notice is hereby provided that the Forks Planning Commission will hold a public hearing as part of its regular meeting to consider the Conditional Use Permit application of Vilkesh Patel and Bipinbhai Patel doing business as Shivaadya, Inc., to create an 18 stall RV park at 251 North Forks Avenue (adjacent to the Far West Motel). The proposed RV Park will include a grassy recreation area with BBQ pits and a utility room with laundry, showers, and restrooms. Security will be provided via gated access, security cameras, and oversight from the adjacent Far West Motel. Notice of the application for the Conditional Use Permit is attached. The meeting shall be held on 19 Sep 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers within City Hall. The agenda for the meeting shall be:
- Call meeting to order and approval of agenda
- Conditional Use Application of Vilkesh Patel and Bipinbhai Patel doing business as Shivaadya, Inc. to create an 18 space RV park at 251 North Forks Avenue.
- Public Hearing
- Staff report regarding procedure, SEPA, and City staff concerns (if any)
- Presentation by the Applicant or its designated representative
- Reading into the record of written comments submitted to the Planning Commission
- Public comments from those in attendance
- Questions and answers from the Commission
- Deliberations and decision of the Commission (if any)
- Other business of the Commission.
The purpose of the public hearings regarding the Conditional Use Permit is to determine whether the Forks Planning Commission may need to attach any conditions to the permit noted above. Such conditions could involve the location, character, and/or other features of the proposed use as the commission deems necessary in the public interest, in the interest of furthering the purpose of the Forks Zoning Code, and/or for the purpose of fulfilling the Forks Comprehensive Plan. These conditions would be stated in writing as part of the permit and would state the connection between the use, condition and public interest being preserved or protected.
WRITTEN COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE FORKS PLANNING DIRECTOR UP TO AND TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON 19 SEP 2018 Address all such comments to Rod Fleck, City Attorney/Planner, 500 East Division, Forks, WA 98331. Comments may be delivered to City Hall at 500 East Division during the course of regular business hours. All written comments must be received by the City Planner prior to the close of the public hearing on 19 Sep 2018. Copies of the Application or SEPA Checklist can be obtained from Mr. Fleck.
Individuals requiring special accommodations to participate in this hearing should contact Mr. Fleck at 360/374-5412, ext. 245 so that such accommodations can be arranged prior to the hearing. Individuals with questions regarding this notice, and its attachment, should contact Mr. Fleck at the number above.