Current Projects

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SUB-22-003 Effie Estates
MAJOR PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION EXTENSION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Major subdivision that will result in the creation of 15 residential lots. The total project area is approximately 2.72 acres. The lots will encompass all of this area except the ROW. The development will include a street and utilities to serve the proposed residential lots.

DOCUMENTS 

1. Application
2. Preliminary Plat - Draft
3. SEPA Checklist - Reviewed
4. Traffic Impact Analysis
5. Stormwater Control Plan
6. Title Report
7. Notice of Complete Application
8. Public Notice Mailing Affidavit
9. Notice of Application
10. Box Fliers
11. SEPA MDNS - Signed
12. Agency Comments

SUB-22-002 ROLLING HILLS 
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The applicant is proposing a 215 lot Planned Residential Development (PRD) to be constructed in three phases. In addition, the applicant will provide 6.61 acres of open space, with active and passive recreational amenities. This project requires the subdivision of two parcels totaling approximately 44.10 acres.

DOCUMENTS

1. Application
2. Preliminary Plat - Draft
3. SEPA Checklist - Reviewed
4. SEPA MDNS
5. Geotechnical Report
6. Critical Area Report
7. Traffic Impact Analysis
8. Title Report
9. Notice of Complete Application
10. Public Notice Mailing Affidavit
11. Notice of Application
12. Box Fliers
13. Public Comments
14. Agency Comments
15. Notice of Public Hearing
16. Public Hearing Mailing Affidavit
17. Staff Report
18. Hearing Examiner 07 28 2022
19. Comments from Hearing Examiner Extension
20. Applicant Response to Public Comments
21. Notice of Decision
22. Hearing Examiner Decision
23. Reconsideration Decision

CUP-22-001 SWISHER HALL

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Construction of a 2,457sq/ft, single story Rehearsal Hall facility and remodel of existing adjacent multi-use building (add/remodel restrooms and maintenance/utility closet).

DOCUMENTS

1. Staff Report to the Planning Commission.
2. Application
3. Notice of Complete Application
4. Public Notice Mailing Affidavit
5. Notice of Application
6. Public Hearing Proof
7. DNS SEPA Threshold Determination
8. SEPA Checklist
9. Agency Comments
10. Neighborhood Meeting Info
11. Notice of Decision

SUB-22-001 HENDRICKSON PARK
PLAT ALTERATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A proposed final plat alteration to remove the following plat note, “Parcels ‘A’ ‘B-1’ AND ‘B-2’ shall be restricted to professional offices, or medical/dental clinics, as provided at chapter 18.24.030 of the Sequim Municipal Code”. The removal of this plat note will remove the use restriction currently in place and allow the subject parcels to be developed in accordance with the  LD Zoning regulations as outlined in SMC 18.20.130. 

DOCUMENTS

1. Application
2. Notice of Complete Application
3. SEPA Checklist
4. SEPA DNS Threshold Determination
5. Agency Comments
6. Public Comments
7. Legal Notices/Affidavits; NOA and PH
8. Staff Report
9. Public Hearing Power Point
10. Hendrickson Park Plat
11. Correspondence from Realtor
12. Hearing Examiner Decision

HOME PHASE B, FILE NO. SUB19-001

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A proposed major preliminary subdivision application to develop 33 single family residential lots on approximately 9.14 acres of property currently zoned “Single Family Residence” (R 4-8). The project would be developed in four phases. Phase B-1: 10 lots, Phase B-2: 11 lots, Phase B-3: 4 lots, and Phase B-4: 8 lots.

DOCUMENTS

1. Notice of Public Meeting and Public Hearing
2. SEPA MDNS with Checklist
3. Cover Letter
4. Application
5. SEPA Checklist
6. Draft Plans
7. Geotechnical Report
8. Preliminary Plat Plans
9. Preliminary Stormwater Control Plan
10. Traffic Impact Analysis
11. CCRs, Amended
12. Warranty Deed
13. Affidavit of Mailing 300 ft
14. Notice of Complete Application
15. Staff Report
16. Staff Report 1/18/22
17. Exhibit Log
18. Council Decision and Order
19. Notice of Decision

SHP21-005 LARKIN - TALON CT
SHORT PLAT APPLICATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This proposal is for a minor subdivision which will result in the creation of three lots and one remainder lot from one existing lot. The three new lots will be utilized for residential uses, the remainder lot is already developed with a single-family residence. The existing lot currently encompass 2.16 acres.

DOCUMENTS

1.  SHP21-005 Application
2. Geotech Report
3. Drainage Report
4. Preliminary Plat
5. SEPA Checklist
6. Public Comments
7. Agency Comments
8. SAFEbuilt 1st Review Comment Letter
9. Survey Request Letter
10. PUD Comments
11. Notice of Decision
12. Staff Report

SUB21-001 MARINERS OUTLOOK PHASE III
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This proposal is for a major subdivision which will result in the creation of eighty-two residential lots and four open space areas. These lots will be utilized for residential uses. The total project area is approximately 29.81 acres. The residential lots will encompass approximately 19.11 acres.

DOCUMENTS

1.   SUB21-001 Application
2. Geotech Report
3. Preliminary Stormwater Report
4. Pre-Plat Plans
5. Environmental Review Packet & Checklist
6. Phasing Narrative
7. Title Report
8. Traffic Impact Analysis
9. Wetland Study
10. Public Comments
11. Agency Comments
12. Staff Report
13. Applicant Response to Phase 1 Access
14. Additional Public Comments
15. Council Decision

SHP21-004 & CDR21-002 SHIPLEY CENTER ANNEX
PRELIMINARY SHORT PLAT APPLICATION 
& COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Shipley Center Health & Wellness Annex will be a 6,508sf, one-story recreational facility with an exercise room, demonstration (commercial) kitchen, patio, administrative office, conference room, restrooms and storage space. The purpose of the facility is to promote health and wellness for seniors by providing spaces for exercise classes, group recreational activities and healthy eating and cooking classes and demonstrations. It will be an annex to the main Shipley Center building which is located across E. Hammond Street to the south of the proposed building site. The site will provide 70 parking spaces (including 8 ADA spaces), “dark-sky” night lighting fixtures and accessible walkways around the site.

DOCUMENTS

1.  SHP21-004 Application
2.  CDR21-002 Application
3.  Notice of Complete Application
4.  Notice of Application
5.  SEPA Checklist
6.  Engineering Report
7. Storm Drainage and Utilities Report
8.  Traffic Impact Analysis
9.  Preliminary Plat
10. SEPA Checklist - Staff Review
11. MDNS Threshold Determination (Signed)

SHP21-003 DIEP SHORT PLAT
PRELIMINARY SHORT PLAT APPLICATION 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This application is to split  a 11,872.47 sq/ft residential lot located at 135 W Maple St into two lots. The new lots would have 5,623.72 and 6,248.75 sq/ft.

DOCUMENTS

1. Application
2. Preliminary Map
3. Notice of Complete Application
4. Public Comments
5. Agency Comments
6. Affidavit of Mailing
7. Affidavit of Posting
8. Minor Subdivision Public Notice Sign
9. Notice of Application
10. Notice of Decision
11. Preapplication Checklist
12. Approval

CDR21-001 NATURE'S GIFT
COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This application is a design review in accordance with SMC 18.24 of a project proposal to construct a 3,080 square foot business building with 11,658 square feet of parking area and perimeter landscaping.

DOCUMENTS

1. Application
2. Civil Plan Set
3. SEPA Checklist
4. Environmental Checklist
5. Site Plan
6. Structural Drawings
7. Sight Distance Analysis
8. Paving and Grading
9. Stormwater and Utility
10. Notice of Incomplete Application
11. Notice of Complete Application

 SUB20-002 CEDAR RIDGE III 
PRELIMINARY MAJOR SUBDIVISION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A proposed major preliminary subdivision application to develop 24 single family residential lots and an open space area on approximately 6.41 acres of property currently zoned “Single Family Residential” (R 4-8). The development will include the installation of streets and utilities to City of Sequim standards that will serve the proposed residential lots. Access to the proposed subdivision will be through Lot 121 of the Plat of Cedar Ridge II, which will require a plat alteration to change the platted easement and Lot 121 of the Plat of Cedar Ridge II.

DOCUMENTS

1. Notice of Application and Tentative Public Meeting and Public Hearing Dates
2. Notice of Complete Application
3. Application
4. SEPA Checklist
5. Traffic Impact Analysis
6. Preliminary Stormwater Report
7. Preliminary Plat Drawings
8. Public Comments
9. Agency Comments

SUB20-003 CEDAR RIDGE III 
MAJOR PRELIMINARY PLAT ALTERATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A proposed major preliminary subdivision application to develop 24 single family residential lots and an open space area on approximately 6.41 acres of property currently zoned “Single Family Residential” (R 4-8). The development will include the installation of streets and utilities to City of Sequim standards that will serve the proposed residential lots. Access to the proposed subdivision will be through Lot 121 of the Plat of Cedar Ridge II, which will require a plat alteration to change the platted easement and Lot 121 of the Plat of Cedar Ridge II.

DOCUMENTS

1. Notice of Application and Tentative Public Meeting and Public Hearing Dates
2. Application

SUB-17-001 Bell Hill Estates
MAJOR PREliminary SUBDIVISION Extension

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This is a request for a one-year extension of the Bell Estates Subdivision Preliminary Plat timeline, a major subdivision application that was approved on June 26, 2017 for 103 single-family residential lots for homes on approximately 25.66 acres.

DOCUMENTS

1. Extension Request
2. Decision & Order

SUB15-001 LEGACY RIDGE
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION  

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A proposed preliminary subdivision application to develop 98 (since modified to 89) single family residential lots on approximately 37.59 acres of property currently zoned “Single Family Residence” (R 4-8). The project will have 2.71 acres of active open space and park area, 12.59 acres of open space/critical wetland and buffer areas, 6.59 acres of public right-of-way areas, and 0.32 acres in stormwater management tracts (22.20 acres total nonresidential area; 15.38 acres net residential area).

DOCUMENTS

1.   SUB15-001 Application
2. Title Plat Certification
3. Preliminary Plans
4. Notice of Complete Application
5. Project on Hold Notice
6. Second Notice of Complete Application
7. SEPA Threshold Determination & Checklist
8. Agency Comments
9. Public Comments
10. Neighborhood Meeting Notes
11. Notice of Application
12. Notice of Public Hearing
13. Traffic Impact Analysis
14. Critical Area Study
15. Staff Report
16. Signed Decision & Order
17. Notice of Decision

POST DECISION MODIFICATION RECIEVED

1. Post Decision Modification Letter
2. Proposed Modification
3. Proposed Revised Lot Layout
4. Notice of Complete Application for Modification
5. Affidavit of Posting for Modification
6. Notice of Application for Modification
7. Public Notice for Modification
8. Notice of Decision for Modification
9. Final Staff Report

2021 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The City advertised that it would consider amendments to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan submitted by the public by the end of business on May 31, 2021. The City received three requests from members of the public to amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan, one amendment request from City staff and one amendment request from the City Council.  

DOCUMENTS

1. Staff Report
2. Notice of Public Hearing for PC
3. Notice of Public Hearing for CC
4. Public Comments
5. SEPA Checklist
6. Notice of DNS
7. Planning Commission Findings
8. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Presentation

AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 18.68

Temporary Use ordinance

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A proposed temporary use regulation that would provide a mechanism by which the city may permit a use to locate within the city on an interim basis without requiring full compliance with the development standards of the land use district or by which the city may permit seasonal or transient uses not otherwise permitted.

DOCUMENTS

1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. Draft Amendments to Chapter 18.68

AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 18.57 Downtown Districts

Ground Floor residential uses

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Amendments to 18.57.010 Purpose and 18.57.020 Downtown zones allowed and prohibited uses. Finding ways to provide a wider range of housing opportunities is currently a high priority in the City, including the provision of higher density multi-family residential located close to the city center. The City’s downtown districts provide zoning districts that are intended to create a lively and diverse downtown that is oriented to both nearby neighborhoods and the larger community, with a mixture of uses, including retail, services, restaurants, institutions, and higher density residential. There are opportunities for residential use on the ground floor in the Downtown Core (DC) zone that are currently prohibited except for the rear 40 percent of the ground floor. The Downtown Core is the only downtown zoning district with this limitation mainly largely due to its proximity to the centralized commercial and business activities along the Washington Street corridor. As such, there could be lost opportunities for multi-family infill development in the DC zoning district. 

DOCUMENTS

1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. Draft Amendments to Chapter 18.57

amendments to chapter 18.62 Manufactured home standards

prohibiting private streets

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Amendments to 18.62.040 Manufactured home park uses and standards prohibiting private streets. On January 11, 2021 the City Council adopted new street standards that will affect the development of streets in new manufactured home parks. The Council’s directive prohibiting private streets in future residential developments requires staff to amend the manufactured home park regulations to reflect the Council’s policy which is consistent with the Transportation Chapter of the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

DOCUMENTS

1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. Draft Amendments to Chapter 18.62

Amendments to Chapter 18.62 Manufactured Home Standards

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Proposed amendments to SMC 18.62.030 dealing with development standards for manufactured homes, including road standards, and size of manufactured homes placed outside of manufactured home parks, and to ensure constancy with SB 6595, SSB 5524, and EHB 1227.

DOCUMENTS

1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. Draft Amendments to Chapter 18.62
3. Notice of Adoption of Existing Environmental Document
4. SEPA Checklist - adopted per 12/4/20 Notice of Adoption
5. SEPA Threshold Determination - adopted per 12/4/20 Notice of Adoption

Amendments to Title 15 SMC; Buildings and Construction

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Revisions to Title 15 of the Sequim Municipal Code (SMC), including adoption of the the International Building Code (IBC), 2018 Edition, including Appendix E, as published by the International Code Council (ICC), with all Washington State amendments and exceptions as contained in Chapter 51-50 Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and as modified by the additions and amendments specified in the proposed SMC Section 15.04.030.

DOCUMENTS

1. Draft Amendments to Title 15 SMC
2. SEPA DNS
3. SEPA Checklist
4. Notice of Public Hearing

Proposed City Street Standards and Amendments to Chapter 12.02 SMC; Streets

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Proposed revised City street standards and the implementing regulations for Chapter 12.02 of the Sequim Municipal Code.  The purpose of this chapter is to provide for uniform engineering standards for street construction, repair, and improvement within the city of Sequim. These standards are in addition to subdivision street standards such as described in SMC 17.32 and elsewhere in code.

DOCUMENTS

1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. Draft Street Standards
3. Proposed Revisions to SMC 12.02
4. SEPA DNS
5. SEPA Checklist

proposed sequim municipal code chapter 18.82 - Clearing & grading 

file no. ZC2020-001

project description

The purpose of this proposed local regulation is to safeguard persons, protect property, and prevent damage to the environment within the City of Sequim.  This ordinance will also promote the public welfare by guiding, regulating, and controlling the design, construction, use, and maintenance of any development or other activity that disturbs or breaks the topsoil, results in the movement of earth or impacts drainage flow on land in City of Sequim.

documents

1. Notice of Rescheduled Public Hearing
2. Notice of Cancelled Public Hearing
3. Notice of Public Hearing
4. Grading Ordinance
5. SEPA Checklist
6. SEPA DNS
7. Notice of Public Hearing

interim ordinance 2020-002, moratorium on mobile and Manufactured home parks - smc 18.62

documents

1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. Ordinance 2020-002 - Moratorium on Manufactured Home Parks

proposed revisions to sequim municipal code chapter 18.66 

accessory dwelling units 

project description

To encourage development of ADUs the City is proposing to amend its current ADU regulations to allow the ADU to be increased in size from 700 sq. ft. to 850 sq. ft., and remove the limitation on the number of bedrooms and occupants who can occupy the ADU. Other amendments relate to ensuring the ADU is architecturally compatible with the primary residential structure, prohibiting mobile and manufactured homes to serve as ADUs, and to ensure ADUs are not used as short-term rentals.

documents

1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. Notice of Rescheduled Public Hearing
3. Notice of Cancelled Public Hearing
4. Notice of Public Hearing
5. Proposed Sequim Municipal Code, Chapter 18.66 Accessory Dwelling Units
6. SEPA Checklist
7. SEPA Threshold Determination

proposed sequim municipal code chapter 18.25

Infill Residential Development Standards

THE PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 19TH  AND 25TH, 2019 WERE CANCELLED. (A HEARING WAS PREVIOUSLY CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2019 TO NOVEMBER 19, 2019.)

project description

These regulations are intended to provide property owners and developers with alternative bulk and dimensional standards that may better reflect the existing development pattern than would the City’s current residential development standards while maintaining consistency with current land use regulations.

documents

1. Notice of Public Hearing
2. Proposed Sequim Municipal Code Chapter 18.25
3. SEPA Checklist
4. SEPA Threshold Determination

SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM (SMP) UPDATE

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The City of Sequim is in the process of updating of its SMP. The City last updated its SMP in November 2013, and Washington state law requires jurisdictions to review and update their SMPs every eight years in accordance with the SMA and its current guidelines and legislative rules to attain state approval. 

DOCUMENTS

Documents will be posted on City's Shoreline Master Program webpage.