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RESOLUTION NO. 22-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL GRANTING FINAL
APPROVAL TO THE PLAT OF TRAIL CREST. DIVISIONS 2 AND 3, APPLICATION
LUP21-089
WHEREAS, Richmond American Homes Inc., a Colorado corporation, requests final
City approval of a Plat/Plat Alteration known as Trail Crest, Divisions 2 and 3. The site lies
northwest of Cook Avenue, southwest of Peary Avenue, and east of the unopened Oneonta Street
right-of-way in northwest Port Townsend; and
WHEREAS, Trail Crest is a 72- lot residential development done in 3 Phases (i.e.,
Divisions). 14 lots in Division 1 were previously granted Final Plat Approval in 2019 (Res.19-
070). Infrastructure for Divisions 2 and 3 are now being installed and are nearing completion.
The resulting lots all vary in size, but none are less than 10,000 square feet. The entire Trail
Crest site is approximately 46 acres with roughly 15 acres total being set aside as open space.
The area within Divisions 2 and 3 is approximately 40-acres; and,
WHEREAS,the Hearing Examiner granted preliminary plat approval, subject to
conditions, for all 3 phases of Trail Crest on May 20, 2011. Consistent with that decision - and a
series of subsequent project modifications - existing rights-of-way will be relocated and/or
vacated. New rights-of-way are being dedicated. All improvements are being developed with
standard public and private utilities. Open space along with stormwater facilities (e.g.,
stormwater ponds)to serve the development are being assigned to a Homeowners Association
(HOA). New non-motorized improvements are occurring both within the project rights-of-way
and along Cook Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, Public Works staff has previously reviewed and approved Applicant's
construction plans for all required project infrastructure (City File Nos. SDP21-017 and SDP21-
024). Prior to recording of the Plat, installation of all required improvements must be found
consistent with the approved plan. Where needed, adequate financial security (i.e., bonding)
related to any unfinished infrastructure can be conditionally established. Based on the above,the
Public Works Director recommends Trail Crest Divisions 2 and 3 be granted final approval and
recorded with the Jefferson County Auditor; and
WHEREAS,the Development Services Director finds that aside from establishing a
performance security for required landscaping and the completion of minor edits to the plat map
as required by City and/or County staff, Trail Crest Divisions 2 and 3 will be consistent with Port
Townsend Municipal Code (PTMC) Chapters 18.16 and 18.24. Once completed, recording of
the final Plat/Plat Alteration with the Jefferson County Auditor may occur; and
WHEREAS,the City Council has reviewed the proposal and concurs with staff's
recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
1. The City Council approves the Plat of Trail Crest, Divisions 2 and 3, and authorizes
and directs staff to facilitate recording of the final Plat with the County Auditor, subject
to posting of the required security bonds and the completion of any remaining edits to the
face of the plat map.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the Cite of Port Townsend at a regular nle twig
thereof,held this 7t" day of February 2022. "
Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
Joanna Sanders, MMC I le I iryen
City Clerk City Attorticyy