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HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-017 Approving the Final Plat for Falling Waters (Formerly Pods at the Vineyard), Located in Jefferson County, Washingotn, City File No. LUP26-030RESOLUTION NO.26-017 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR FALLING WATERS (FORMERLY PODS AT THE VINEYARD), LOCATED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON, CITY FILE NO. LUP26-030 WHEREAS, GreenPod Development, Davos Capital LLC, and associated property owners applied for and obtained approval of a Preliminary Plat for a sixteen -lot residential subdivision commonly known as Pods at the Vineyard under City File No. LUP22-076.; and WHEREAS, on May 17, 2024, following an open -record public hearing, the City of Port Townsend Hearing Examiner approved the Preliminary Plat and issued Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Conditions of Approval authorizing creation of a sixteen -lot residential subdivision subject to applicable conditions; and WHEREAS, the subdivision has subsequently been renamed Falling Waters and consists of sixteen residential lots, including fifteen newly created lots and one existing lot containing an existing residence; and WHEREAS, the property subject to the Final Plat is located within Blocks 6, 7, and 8 of H.L. Tibbals Jr.'s Second Addition in Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, and contains approximately 2.75 acres of residentially zoned land; and WHEREAS, the approved Preliminary Plat authorized subdivision of the property into a sixteen -lot residential development consistent with City Comprehensive Plan policies supporting efficient use of urban land, increased residential density within city limits, and provision of diverse housing opportunities; and WHEREAS, the applicant subsequently completed engineering design, permitting, and construction activities necessary to advance the project to Final Plat review pursuant to Chapter 58.17 RCW and the Port Townsend Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, required public improvements were completed under Street and Utility Development Permit SDP24-055 and verified through engineer -certified as -built drawings dated September 12, 2025; and WHEREAS, the completed public improvements include roadway improvements, extension and realignment of Landes Street, public water facilities, sanitary sewer facilities, stormwater management facilities, pedestrian improvements, and underground utility infrastructure; and WHEREAS, water system improvements include new mainline extensions, individual service connections, meter vaults, and fire hydrants necessary to serve the development and meet emergency response requirements; and Page 1 of 5 Resolution No. 26-017 — Falling Waters Final Plat WHEREAS, sanitary sewer service has been installed through a low-pressure force main system and associated infrastructure consistent with the approved engineering design; and WHEREAS, stormwater facilities include rain gardens, infiltration swales, and vegetated drainage features designed to manage runoff, promote infiltration, and improve water quality; and WHEREAS, electrical and communications infrastructure, including fiber-optic facilities and related utility infrastructure, has been installed underground within the project area; and WHEREAS, environmental mitigation, landscaping, and tree conservation requirements have been implemented through an approved Alternative Tree Conservation Plan providing seventy-two tree units through a combination of retained and newly planted trees together with restoration of native prairie habitat utilizing native plant species; and WHEREAS, following Preliminary Plat approval, minor modifications were incorporated into the Final Plat documents, including removal of a previously proposed greenhouse structure within the right-of-way, adjustment of side -yard setbacks to five feet, simplification of utility easements, and administrative updates to City departmental titles; and WHEREAS, City staff determined that such modifications do not materially alter the approved development and remain consistent with the approved Preliminary Plat; and WHEREAS, the City received a complete application for Final Plat approval under City File No. LUP22-076; and WHEREAS, Planning and Community Development and Public Works staff reviewed the Final Plat application, engineering documentation, construction records, landscaping plans, and supporting materials and determined that all applicable conditions of approval imposed by the Hearing Examiner have been satisfied or appropriately secured; and WHEREAS, under Chapter 58.17 RCW and PTMC 20.01.040, approval of a Final Plat that is consistent with an approved Preliminary Plat is a ministerial, closed -record action, and the City Council's review is limited to determining whether the Final Plat complies with prior approvals and applicable law; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Final Plat conforms to the approved Preliminary Plat, satisfies all applicable conditions of approval, and complies with all applicable requirements of state and local law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend as follows: Page 2 of 5 Resolution No. 26-017 — Falling Waters Final Plat Section 1. Findings The City Council finds that the Falling Waters Final Plat, as depicted in the final plat documents submitted under City File No. LUP26-030 (Exhibit A) satisfies the applicable approval criteria and requirements: 1. State Subdivision Law. The Final Plat complies with the requirements of Chapter 58.17 RCW, including but not limited to RCW 58.17.110, RCW 58.17.140, and RCW 58.17.165 governing final plat approval, conformity with preliminary approval, and recording requirements. 2. Local Land Use Authority and Procedures. The application has been processed in accordance with PTMC 20.01.040 as a Type IV permit process, and the City Council has jurisdiction to approve the Final Plat as a closed -record, quasi judicial, ministerial action consistent with applicable state and local law. 3. Subdivision and Development Standards. The Final Plat conforms to the applicable subdivision, infrastructure, utility, transportation, stormwater, landscaping, and design standards of Title 18 PTMC, as applied and conditioned through Preliminary Plat approval. 4. Consistency with Prior Land Use Approvals. The Final Plat is consistent with and implements the Hearing Examiner's Preliminary Plat approval for LUP22-076, together with all associated review documents, findings, conclusions, conditions of approval, and applicable determinations required by law. 5. Conditions of Approval Compliance. Planning and Community Development and Public Works staff have verified that all applicable conditions of approval have been satisfied or adequately secured, and that no outstanding condition precludes Final Plat approval. 6. Infrastructure Completion. All required public improvements, including water, sewer, stormwater, transportation, pedestrian, and utility facilities, have been installed or otherwise secured in accordance with approved plans and applicable standards. Section 2. Approval The City Council hereby approves the Final Plat for Falling Waters, under City File No. LUP26- 030, subject to the following continuing requirements: A. All approved plans, easements, conditions, restrictions, obligations, mitigation measures, and plat notes associated with the subdivision shall remain binding upon the property and all successors and assigns. B. Any required Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), maintenance agreements, easements, or other recorded instruments shall be recorded with the Jefferson County Auditor concurrently with, or prior to, recording of the Final Plat. Section 3. Execution of Plat The City Council authorizes and directs the Mayor, City Clerk, and other appropriate City officials to sign and execute the City's approval on the face of the Final Plat upon satisfaction of all recording prerequisites. Section 4. Recording Page 3 of 5 Resolution No. 26-017 — Falling Waters Final Plat The applicant shall record the approved Final Plat with the Jefferson County Auditor following completion of all required inspections and approvals and payment of all applicable City fees, charges, and assessments. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting thereof, held this 3rd day of August, 2026. ATTEST: Z- Alys ° 1 igues „. r 4coa my d Mayor Page 4 of 5 Resolution No. 26-017 — Falling Waters Final Plat Exhibit A Falling Waters Final Plat, Page 5 of 5 Resolution No. 26-017 — Falling Waters Final Plat `¢emu crtseam>raw., 'warm urrr p a FALLING WATERS PLAT J > .. A F,F:i''t.F, Y6l (it.O'KS 6 ! 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