Chapter 17.92
SITE PLAN REVIEW
Sections:
17.92.020 Application and fee.
17.92.030 Site plan review process type.
17.92.040 Action by review authority.
17.92.010 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of a site plan review is to ensure that development on sites containing unique or critical resources protects these resources to the extent possible, and that the public health, safety and welfare of residents of Colville is maintained. (Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).
17.92.020 Application and fee.
A. Any person, firm, or corporation may make application for site plan review. The completed application shall be submitted to the administrative official with applicable fees in accordance with the fee resolution adopted by the city council.
B. A site plan review application shall include the following:
1. Plans (drawn to scale) showing:
a. The nature, location, dimensions of the critical resource area or floodplain area (if applicable).
b. Existing topography and natural features.
c. Existing and proposed structures and the proposed uses.
d. Proposed grading, drainage facilities, and location of storage, if applicable.
2. All required technical reports prepared by experts with demonstrated qualifications in the area(s) of concern.
3. Any additional information deemed necessary by the administrative official or the planning commission.
C. In the case of proposed development within the FM district, the following shall also be provided:
1. Estimated flood elevation for a 100-year flood or the flood event having a one percent chance of occurring in any given year, as determined by Flood Insurance Agency or a qualified professional engineer.
2. Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor, including the basement, of all structures.
3. Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure has been floodproofed.
4. Where available flood data relates to depth of flood waters rather than height above mean sea level, then the depth of the 100-year flood should be substituted for elevation data.
5. Certification by a registered professional engineer or architect that the floodproofing methods for any nonresidential structure meet the applicable floodproofing standards in CMC 17.56.100(B).
6. Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of proposed development. (Ord. 1594 NS § 5, 2017; Ord. 1279 NS § 7, 2002; Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).
17.92.030 Site plan review process type.
Site plan review shall be subject to a Type IV process. (Ord. 1324 NS § 8, 2004; Ord. 1279 NS § 8, 2002; Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).
17.92.040 Action by review authority.
The planning commission at a public hearing may approve a site plan review in whole or in part, with or without conditions, if all of the following findings of fact can be made in an affirmative manner
A. The project is consistent with the Colville comprehensive plan and meets the requirements and intent of the Colville Municipal Code, including the type of land use, the density/intensity of the proposed development, and infrastructure, including public facilities and services needed to serve the development.
B. The physical location, size, and placement of proposed structures on the site and the location of proposed uses within the project minimize disruption of the critical resource or floodplain area to the greatest extent possible.
C. The project is compatible with and relates harmoniously to the surrounding area.
D. The project will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, or general welfare.
E. The project adequately mitigates any identified impacts.
F. Adequate setbacks and buffering have been provided. Any reduction to setbacks or buffer width is the minimum necessary to allow for reasonable economic use of the lot and does not impact the functional value of the critical resource area. (Ord. 1279 NS § 9, 2002; Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).
17.92.050 Time limits.
Authorization of a site plan review shall be void three years after the effective date, unless a building permit has been issued and substantial construction has taken place. However, the administrative official may extend the site plan review one year longer if the official finds that the facts on which the site plan review was approved have not changed substantially. (Ord. 1324 NS § 9, 2004; Ord. 1160 NS § 1, 1997).