2016 Comprehensive Plan Amendments C OMPREHENSIVE P LAN T EXT AND M AP A MENDMENT

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1 2016 Comprehensive Plan Amendments T EXT A MENDMENTS D ISTILLERIES IN R URAL P OLICIES # LID POLICIES # M AP A MENDMENTS B ETHEL S CHOOL D ISTRICT # P ARKS AND R ECREATION # C OMPREHENSIVE P LAN T EXT AND M AP A MENDMENT A GRICULTURAL R ESOURCE L AND Graham Advisory Commission December 13, 2016

2 Craft Distilleries in Rural Areas Allows craft distilleries as defined in RCW in rural areas, at an appropriate rural scale and consistent with community character Requires that at least half of the raw materials used in the production are grown in the State of Washington RCW (6) states that distilling is an agricultural practice Staff supports the proposal provided the craft distilleries are designed at an appropriate rural scale as noted in the amendment text Community Plan Amendment # Craft Distilleries

3 Proposed Policy Language Land Use Element, Page 2-56 LU Allow craft distilleries as defined in RCW (12) in rural areas, at an appropriate rural scale and consistent with community character and where at least half of the raw materials used in the production are grown in the State of Washington. LU Non-agritourism craft distilleries are similar to other agricultural uses such as primary processing, packing, shipment, and cold storage plants and should be considered in the land use designations that permit these use types. LU The craft distillery building, sampling/sales building, storage buildings, and parking shall not exceed 1 acre in area and should be permitted at a rural scale. LU Limit the combined distillery production and retail sales/products sampling and sales areas to 8,000 square feet with a maximum of 1500 sq. ft. for the retail sales/sampling area. Note: Highlight and strikeout reflect proposed changes. Plain text is existing language Community Plan Amendment # Craft Distilleries

4 LID Policies Additional Policies to Support Low Impact Development Principles and Best Management Practices Provides clarification in existing text and policies regarding water quality and stormwater management; and, Supports low impact development (LID) principles and best management strategies. Staff Supports the Proposal Text Amendment # LID Policies

5 LID Proposed Changes Land Use Element Page 2-33 LU-47.2 Allow for auto-oriented and land-intensive commercial development. LU Encourage intensive commercial and office development. LU Promote low impact development designs to reduce the amount of impervious area. Land Use Element Page 2-45 LU-62.4 Respect the carrying capacity of the natural environment, and protect important elements of the rural environment, including its scenic and historic resources to preserve rural character. LU Allow for limited non-residential land uses that support rural densities. LU Promote cluster development as a means to increase flexibility in site development, preserve open space, reduce development cost, provide buffer strips to separate land use, and facilitate low impact development techniques and design to preserve environmental quality. Note: Highlight and strikeout reflect proposed changes. Plain text is existing language Text Amendment # LID Policies

6 LID Proposed Changes (con t) Environment Element Page 7-3 ENV-2.4 Limit the amount of protection and clearing that can be done for development. ENV Require mitigation for vegetation removal. WATER QUALITY Aquifers provide the primary source of domestic and industrial water for most of Pierce County. Aquifer recharge area soils are highly permeable and allow for the infiltration of surface waters into groundwater. Below the surface, the infiltrating water enters the aquifer, a saturated geologic layer which can yield sufficient quantities of water to be used as a source of public or private water supply. The use of low impact development is a priority in order to help protect and enhance the environment, air and water quality, and the availability of water. Environment Element Page 7-5 ENV-5.14 Enhance existing stormwater and erosion control standards utilizing best available technology and flexible approaches. Require the use of low impact development principles and best management practices for stormwater drainage including use of infiltration systems, such as bioretention, rain gardens, and permeable pavement, to maintain water quality for fish and wildlife. Note: Highlight and strikeout reflect proposed changes. Plain text is existing language Text Amendment # LID Policies

7 LID Proposed Changes (con t) Utilities Element Page STORM DRAINAGE AND SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT People depend on and enjoy water but it creates real problems when there is too much or its quality is compromised. Pierce County addresses water issues including flood risk reduction, water quality, and preservation of natural drainage systems. The County promotes the use of low impact development principles and best management practices. This helps ensure Pierce County s rivers and streams are clean, healthy, and safe. Issues: Addressing nonpoint pollution in stormwater by including requiring low impact development principles and best management practices, water quality treatment features in the design and construction of facilities, requiring treatment from new development, and through public education. Note: Highlight and strikeout reflect proposed changes. Plain text is existing language Text Amendment # LID Policies

8 LID Proposed Changes (con t) Utilities Element Page U Flood management activities should not result in a net loss of fish and wildlife or damage fish and wildlife resources,. resources, but develop or improve the diversity of habitat wherever possible. U Protect or improve the diversity of natural habitats. U Promote infiltration, bioretention, dispersion, and permeable pavement. Note: Highlight and strikeout reflect proposed changes. Plain text is existing language Text Amendment # LID Policies

9 Bethel School District RSR to R10 Redesignate 9 parcels from Rural Sensitive Resource (RSR) to Rural 10 (R10) Graham Kapowsin High School campus Staff Supports the Proposal Map Amendment # RSR to R10 - Bethel School District

10 Graham Kapowsin High School Campus Redesignate from: Rural Sensitive Resource (RSR) Designation/RSR Zone To: Rural 10 (R10) Designation/R10 Zone Map Amendment # RSR to R10 - Bethel School District

11 Graham Kapowsin Campus Map Amendment # RSR to R10 - Bethel School District

12 RSR and the Open Space Corridor Rural Sensitive Resource Applicable Policy Apply a Rural Sensitive Resource (RSR) designation to open space corridors within rural residential designations to reduce impacts associated with development. Establish a RSR zone on rural residential properties located within the open space corridor that contain at least 50% of designated open space corridor area. Map Amendment # RSR to R10 - Bethel School District

13 Open Space Corridor Open Space Corridor Establish an open space network linking open space areas via greenbelt corridors throughout Pierce County. Pierce County shall designate an Open Space Corridors Map which identifies the general location of open space areas and corridors in Pierce County. The map is based upon the high priority open space categories as set forth in Title 19D.170, Open Space Priorities. Open Space "Open space" means a landscape which is primarily unimproved. Open space areas may include: critical areas, wooded areas, parks, trails, privately owned natural reserves, abandoned railroad lines, utility corridors, and other vacant rights-of-way. Map Amendment # RSR to R10 - Bethel School District

14 Is it Open Space Corridor? The Graham Kapowsin High School (GKHS) received an Administrative Use Permit in August of 2002, a vested building permit in April 2003, and construction began in GKHS opened in the fall of 2005, two years before the Graham Community Plan was adopted. The nine RSR parcels were already developed or vested as a school campus. All properties were included in the Bethel School District s Capital Facilities Plan. Map Amendment # RSR to R10 - Bethel School District

15 Graham Kapowsin Campus Map Amendment # RSR to R10 - Bethel School District

16 Open Space Corridor Map Amendment # RSR to R10 - Bethel School District

17 Summary The Graham Kapowsin High School campus did not qualify as open space. The Open Space Corridor mapping disregarded the existing and vested development. The Open Space Corridor Map is proposed to be amended removing the Open Space designation from the GKHS campus. The parcels constituting the Campus would not meet the locational criteria for RSR. The Proposal redesignates the 9 parcels from RSR to R10. Map Amendment # RSR to R10 - Bethel School District

18 Open Space Corridor Amendment Amend the boundary of the Open Space Corridor Map. Map Amendment # RSR to R10 - Bethel School District

19 Parks and Recreation Designation Redesignate 18 parcels Redesignate 17 parcels of various designations to Parks and Recreation (PR) Staff Supports the Proposal Modify one additional parcel with split zoning to extend the Employment Center (EC) designation in an area designated PR Staff Does Not Support the Proposal Map Amendment # Parks and Recreation Designations

20 Properties in Graham Vicinity Map Amendment # Parks and Recreation Designations

21 213 th St E Redesignate from: Rural 10 (R10) Designation/R10 Zone To: Parks and Recreation (PR) Designation/PR Zone Property immediately north of Frontier Park Map Amendment # Parks and Recreation Designations

22 Pioneer Way E (Parks Proposal) Redesignate from: Agriculture Resource Land (ARL) Zone/ARL Designation To: Parks and Recreation (PR) Zone/PR Designation --- And redesignate from: Parks and Recreation (PR) Zone/PR Designation To: Employment Center (EC) Zone/EC Designation Map Amendment # Parks and Recreation Designations

23 Pioneer Way E (Parks Proposal) Redesignate from: Agriculture Resource Land (ARL) Zone/ARL Designation To: Parks and Recreation (PR) Zone/PR Designation Map Amendment # Parks and Recreation Designations

24 Agricultural Resource Lands (ARL) Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Establish Agricultural Production Districts, Revise ARL Criteria, Amend De-designation and Voluntary Designation Criteria. Areawide Map Amendment Revise Land Use Designation Maps Staff supports the proposal with recommended changes Text and Map Amendment # Agricultural Resource Lands

25 ARL History 1990: Growth Management Act requires the designation of Agricultural Resource Lands The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) requires counties to designate Agricultural Lands (RCW 36.70A : Pierce County revises approach to designation of Agricultural Lands Establishes Agricultural Resource Land (ARL) designation for Agricultural lands ARL is based on specific criteria Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) soil data is a key criterion : Comprehensive Plan Amendments and new Community Plans implement the ARL designation 2015: Comprehensive Plan Update - Criteria Change Proposal/ARL Review Proposal to Eliminate Yield Criteria Not Adopted Considerable interest expressed in amendments to ARL Criteria Text and Map Amendment # Agricultural Resource Lands

26 A Fresh Look at Pierce County Agriculture 2016: County Council commissions ARL study o A Fresh Look at Pierce County Agriculture Study prepared Final Recommendations September 12, 2016 o County Council accepts the Study o Through County Council Resolution s, the recommendations from the study were initiated for further review and evaluation as a proposal in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan Amendments cycle Text and Map Amendment # Agricultural Resource Lands

27 Agriculture Production Districts Text and Map Amendment # Agricultural Resource Lands

28 ARL Criteria Amendments Text and Map Amendment # Agricultural Resource Lands

29 Text and Map Amendment # Agricultural Resource Lands

30 Recommended Staff Changes Properties to be excluded Criteria for De-designation Criteria for Voluntary Designation Text and Map Amendment # Agricultural Resource Lands

31 Exclusions The Proposal Retains none of the existing exclusions however there is reference to removing properties that are irrevocable non-farm uses Staff Recommendation LU Consider excluding properties already characterized by urban growth or characterized by more intensive rural development, such as: LU Lands designated as rural centers; LU Lands rezoned to rural centers; LU Lands that are part of a preliminary plat approved prior to February 1, 2005, or a final plat recorded prior to February 1, 2005, including any associated open space or other non-buildable tracts identified on the face of the plat; LU Lands covered by a non-residential development permit for uses other than agriculture. Text and Map Amendment # Agricultural Resource Lands

32 Exclusions (Cont d) The Proposal Retains none of the existing exclusions however there is reference to removing properties that are irrevocable non-farm uses Staff Recommendation LU Lands with mobile home parks; and LU Properties owned by governmental agencies prior to the effective date of the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update for public use as identified in a Capital Facilities Plan adopted as part of the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan or an adopted long range planning document. LU Land that is irrevocably dedicated to non-farm use. LU Designated forest and timber lands as identified by Pierce County, RCW 84.33, and RCW shall be excluded. Text and Map Amendment # Agricultural Resource Lands

33 De-Designation Criteria The Proposal Proposed policies inconsistent with GMA for ARL lands if viewed independently. Staff recommends to remove from proposal: LU Expansion of the urban growth area now encompasses the subject parcel. LU The site is no longer devoted primarily to agricultural production. LU The property no longer holds longterm commercial significance for agricultural production. Staff Recommendation Add additional language to existing policy: LU The approval of a Map Amendment to correct technical errors and revert voluntarily designated ARL parcels under the timelines and procedures established for regular Comprehensive Plan Amendments. The property was designated ARL in error or voluntarily, and does not meet one or more of Pierce County s ARL designation criteria. Text and Map Amendment # Agricultural Resource Lands

34 Voluntary Designation Criteria The Proposal Staff recommends to remove from proposal: The following criteria and procedures shall be met to qualify for voluntary ARL designation: 1. Parcel must be located outside urban growth area. 2. Meet the minimum parcel size requirement. 3. Parcel must be certified for the Current Use agriculture tax exemption under RCW 84.34, or be currently devoted primarily to agricultural production, with annual farm income of at least $1,500 per year. Staff Recommendation Maintain existing policy allowing property owners to voluntarily request ARL Designation: LU-84.4 Landowner intent. While landowner intent cannot be used as a rationale for dedesignation, it can be used as a criterion for inclusion into the ARL designation. Property owners requesting inclusion into the ARL designation shall not be assessed a Comprehensive Plan Amendment processing fee. 4. Minimum 10-year period. Text and Map Amendment # Agricultural Resource Lands

35 Text and Map Amendment # Agricultural Resource Lands

36 Summary Result Acreage Parcels Proposal 30,918 1,187 Staff Recommendation (Reflects recommended exclusions and voluntary additions) 29,388 1,178 Text and Map Amendment # Agricultural Resource Lands

37 Planning Commission ARL: January 11, 2017 Bethel/GKHS: January 18, 2017 All Others: January 25, 2017