31.03.350 Carlsborg urban growth area

31.03.350 Carlsborg urban growth area.

The purpose of this section is to establish land use designations and policies for the unincorporated Carlsborg UGA.

(a) Policy 1. In setting forth the 560-acre Carlsborg UGA, the Board of County Commissioners recognizes the Carlsborg community’s historic mix of commercial, industrial and residential land uses, allows for continued development and economic growth, and seeks consistency with various state and local land use laws, while continuing to respect the character of the community.

(b) Policy 2. The 20-year vision for the Carlsborg UGA is for continued commercial, industrial and residential growth consistent with established land use policies and regulations.

(i) Residential growth will continue the historic housing pattern (i.e., single- and multiple-family dwellings. New residential housing will provide for the needs of a wide range of residents to maintain a dynamic community.

(ii) General commercial activities will continue to be developed along portions of the Highway 101 Corridor, and less intense commercial activities along Carlsborg Road. These activities will provide a range of retail and wholesale services and products for local and regional residents, tourists, and others.

(iii) Industrial activities will continue to be developed within the Carlsborg Industrial Park and Idea Development (north of the Industrial Park). These activities will provide industrial, commercial and manufacturing services fundamental to the economic vitality of the community and Clallam County.

(iv) The area immediately southwest of the intersection of Spath and Carlsborg roads (commonly referred to as the Carlsborg historic village), contains a unique mixture of older commercial and residential properties located on small parcels. The County will continue to work with the community to maintain the historic and cultural value of this area. Development and redevelopment will reflect a human-scale, pedestrian-friendly character enhanced by amenities such as restaurants, shops, sidewalks, lighting, trail connections, and public restrooms.

(c) Policy 3. The commercial and industrial activities within the Carlsborg UGA will generate revenue through the creation of family wage jobs. These activities will be conducted in a manner which promotes community viability blending well with the local character while maintaining environmental stewardship for the benefit of residents, workers, customers, and the entire community. These activities will also be planned for and conducted in a manner consistent with the guidance provided by the Growth Management Act.

(d) Policy 4. Environmental quality will be maintained and enhanced through groundwater, well and stream protection measures.

(i) Public water systems operated by Clallam County PUD No. 1 will be extended throughout the UGA as expeditiously as possible. New development will connect to public water. However, existing individual wells and systems that are maintained and operated in accordance with local and State health regulations shall be allowed to continue indefinitely.

(ii) New development will connect to the Carlsborg Sewer System consistent with the 2014 Carlsborg Wastewater Treatment Plan, as amended, and the adopted sewer connection standards found in Chapter 13.12 CCC, Carlsborg Sewer System.

(iii) Development served by existing on-site septic systems should be encouraged to connect to the Carlsborg Sewer System through incentives and other programs.

(iv) The public-private development of green belts and open spaces and the enhancement of Matriotti Creek as a wildlife corridor will be encouraged.

(e) Policy 5. The UGA is part of a regional transportation network, including Highway 101, whereby coordination between local planning and regional transportation planning should be done in order to continue to provide a safe and efficient transportation network.

(f) Policy 6. To enhance multi-modal opportunities, linkages and improvements shall be encouraged with a service extension along Carlsborg Road to the Village Center. The multi-modal transit opportunities should include a transit stop and a park and ride lot.

(g) Policy 7. Non-motorized transportation and pedestrian usage will be enhanced by installing sidewalks and paths throughout the UGA within walking distance of Greywolf School, along Highway 101, and major arterials and collectors including along Carlsborg/Hooker, Atterbury, Taylor Cutoff, Mill, Heath, East Runnion, and Spath Roads. In addition, non-motorized opportunities should be established adjacent to Matriotti Creek with connections to the Olympic Discovery Trail, residential areas, and the Village Center.

(h) Policy 8. Residential zoning is the predominant land use within the UGA and residential areas abut or surround commercial and industrial zones. Carlsborg residents are drawn by the natural beauty of the area; the accessibility of area amenities; and the low to moderate cost of living. New commercial and industrial development should respect the needs and views of adjacent residential areas. Consideration should be given to design elements such as buffers and screening between residential, commercial and industrial zones to protect residents from inordinate noise, light, glare and obstruction of views.

(2) Urban Growth Area Boundaries. Policy 9. The Carlsborg UGA is composed of three areas: Highway Commercial, Carlsborg Village Center, and Urban Residential. These areas are depicted on the official land use map and are more generally described as follows:

(a) Highway Commercial – generally defined as that area adjacent to the Highway 101 corridor between Matriotti Creek on the west and Gilbert/Taylor Cutoff Road on the east, excluding that portion on the south side of Highway 101 beginning at Parkwood Manufactured Housing Community, LLC. East of Parkwood Manufactured Housing Community, LLC, to Taylor Cutoff Road is commercial. This also includes those existing businesses on the east side of the intersections of Gilbert/Taylor Cutoff Road and Highway 101, as well as the commercial areas along Hooker Road between Highway 101 and Atterberry Road.

(b) Carlsborg Village Center – generally defined as that area adjacent to Carlsborg Road between Runnion Road and the Olympic Discovery Trail (including the industrial parks), and property abutting Streit Road between Spath and W. Runnion, and no further east than the boundary of the Carlsborg Industrial Park. This area also includes those properties on the north side of Runnion Road, east of the Carlsborg/Runnion Road intersection.

(c) Urban Residential – generally defined as those lands not described above and east of or including Matriotti Creek, west of Taylor Cutoff Road, south of Spath Road and north of Atterberry Road.

(3) Background Data. Policy 10. Considerable information was obtained in the course of developing the Carlsborg neighborhood plan. The information includes existing and forecast population and 20-year built-out potential.

(a) The population in the Carlsborg neighborhood was 856 in 2013, and is forecast to be about 1,288 in 2030, and 1,971 in 2050 based on a 2.15 percent annual rate of growth as identified in the 2014 Sewer Facility Plan.

(b) Land Supply Needs. Based on expected population growth, the community should expect a total of approximately 225 new dwelling units within the 20-year planning period.

(c) Water. The PUD provides water service to portions of the Carlsborg UGA. Additionally, private wells and group water systems provide service within the UGA.

(d) Sanitary sewer service is anticipated by the fall of 2017. This system will require gravity sewer mains connecting to a pump station in Carlsborg and force mains (pressure sewer lines) to the City of Sequim via Highway 101 bridge to a point of connection with the City of Sequim collection system at Grant Road. From there, Carlsborg wastewater will be conveyed in a common sewer to the City of Sequim Water Reclamation Facility.

(a) Water. Policy 11. The following policies guide water service delivery to this neighborhood:

(i) The PUD shall be the public water purveyor within the Carlsborg UGA.

(ii) New land divisions shall require connection to the PUD water system, or another approved water system which meets the level of service standards set by the Carlsborg Capital Facilities Plan.

(iii) Existing lots or buildings are not required to hook up to the PUD water system.

(b) Sewage Disposal. Policy 12. The following policies shall guide sewage disposal within the area:

(i) Clallam County shall utilize the 2014 Carlsborg Wastewater Facilities Plan, as amended, to assist in guiding development and expansion of the Carlsborg Sewer System.

(ii) All new on-site septic systems and repairs of failed systems shall utilize enhanced treatment technologies in order to achieve a minimum 50 percent reduction in nitrate discharge. In identifying appropriate treatment methods, consideration shall be given to the latest technology available that has demonstrated reliable treatment and removal of biological and chemical contaminants.

(iii) Clallam County shall adopt and periodically update policies and requirements for connections to the Carlsborg Sewer System found in Chapter 13.12 CCC.

(a) Policy 13. The Dungeness River and various wetlands within and near the UGA shall be protected from encroachment of urban development consistent with the Clallam County Critical Areas Ordinance.

(b) Policy 14. The County shall continue efforts to work with the Carlsborg community to protect and enhance Matriotti Creek for fish and wildlife habitat, and promote environmental education.

(c) Policy 15. A large portion of the Carlsborg UGA is within an area having a critical recharging effect on aquifers used for potable water.

(i) With the development and construction of a sanitary sewer system, properties with on-site septic systems will be encouraged to connect to sewer. The decrease in on-site septic use will reduce groundwater contamination from this source.

(ii) All new development and redevelopment shall adhere to stormwater run-off best management practices that include the use of low impact development techniques, best management agricultural practices, and homeowner maintenance practices (e.g., lawn fertilizer, disposal of pet wastes) to ensure aquifer contamination is minimized.

(iii) Any commercial and industrial land uses with hazardous substances, such as gas and oil, shall require spill containment and other measures to assure continued water quality protection.

(6) Open Space and Greenbelts. Policy 16. Matriotti Creek shall be considered as an open space corridor and greenbelt within the UGA. Consideration should be given to public access (e.g., trails) along the creek only with the mutual agreement of property owners.

(a) Non-motorized Transportation. Policy 17. Non-motorized trails, paths and sidewalks are required within walking distance of Greywolf School, and in the vicinity of Highway 101, Carlsborg Road, Olympic Discovery Trail, and Matriotti Creek, in order to enhance foot and bicycle transportation between residential, commercial, recreation areas and public schools. A sidewalk and trail plan, as specified in the Carlsborg Capital Facilities Plan, shall be implemented as a condition of new developments and/or through an improvement district or grant project approved by the Board of Clallam County Commissioners.

(b) Policy 18. Traffic circulation shall be improved through and within the Carlsborg UGA. This should include maintaining a level of service of “C” throughout the UGA.

(c) The County shall consider the 2008 Carlsborg Area Transportation Study as it relates to overall traffic improvements within the Carlsborg UGA.

(d) The County shall continue efforts in identifying road and traffic enhancements through the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program.

(e) Highway 101. Policy 19. New development along the highway corridor shall address congestion and conflict along with the need for regional mobility of traffic along Highway 101 by considering alternate and safe access to the development, including but not limited to: constructing a frontage road along Highway 101 or combining access with existing, adjacent access locations where feasible.

(f) Policy 20. Highway 101 is the primary highway that provides the main through-corridor for all vehicle traffic between Sequim and Port Angeles, and all points to the east and west of those communities. The County recognizes that the maintenance, operation and/or modifications to SR 101 are under the jurisdiction of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). However, the County also has an inherently vested interest in the safe and efficient traffic flow on SR 101 for commercial, private and emergency vehicular traffic throughout its length, including the section that passes through the Carlsborg UGA. The County shall work with the WSDOT to develop a plan for the Carlsborg/Highway 101 Corridor that:

(i) Identifies intersection improvements and access restrictions/frontage road improvements that are needed to improve safety and enhance regional mobility;

(ii) Ensures that installation of additional traffic signals along Highway 101 shall only be considered by WSDOT after all other reasonable alternatives have been determined to be infeasible;

(iii) Ensures that all other highway improvements within the corridor are developed consistent with all other County land use goals and policies as specified in the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code and Capital Facilities Plan, as now or hereafter amended.

(g) Policy 21. The County and WSDOT shall jointly review access permits to insure that new access is minimized to the greatest degree feasible. New access is to be directed to existing intersections with preference to those that are signalized.

(h) Policy 22. To accommodate new development, frontage roads may need to be developed by property owners with assistance of Clallam County through the Road Improvement District program in the following locations: (i) between Greywolf School and Highway 101 west of Carlsborg Road, and (ii) between Parkwood Manufactured Housing Community, LLC, and Hooker Road via Valley Center Place and Harrison Road (private roads).

(i) Regional County Roads. Policy 23. Carlsborg Road is considered to have regional significance to the County. The County shall work to ensure that this road continues to function as a regionally significant component of the transportation system.

(j) Other County Roads. Policy 24. Improvements to County roads identified in this area are specified in the Carlsborg Capital Facilities Plan and include: Mill Road, E. Runnion Road and Spath Road. These improvements (road widening) are for safety purposes only.

(a) Policy 25. It is the general goal to improve the appearance of Highway 101 commercially zoned properties and the Carlsborg Village area through improvements to building appearance, landscaping, parks and trails. The following guidelines should be followed:

(i) The County should investigate obtaining an improvement district and/or grant funding to assist with these efforts. Landscaping of new commercial and industrial developments shall include street trees and landscape plantings along the roadside edge of the developments.

(ii) New development will be designed so that buildings and parking areas are situated on parcels in ways that improve access and safety for pedestrians and transit.

(iii) In conjunction with area property owners, the County should investigate the need for special zoning standards and financial incentives (tax credits, grants, etc.) that will assist in the preservation and redevelopment of the historic village of Carlsborg.

(iv) All new development shall incorporate adequate internal pedestrian circulation features (sidewalks, trails, pathways) that emphasize safety and connections to community features (historic village, Greywolf School, Highway 101, commercial areas, industrial parks, parks, Olympic Discovery Trail, etc.).

(v) The County shall work with the Carlsborg community to seek additional recreation opportunities, including trails and potential neighborhood parks should be explored. These facilities shall be connected through the development and implementation of a sidewalk/trail plan with mutual agreement from affected property owners.

(vi) Additional zoning standards shall be developed for the UGA to include minimum lot size and width and height, off-street parking, signage, and buffer provisions to safeguard residential areas from commercial/industrial developments.

(b) Policy 26. Water supply shall be provided consistent with the following:

(i) All new land divisions shall connect to an approved public water supply. Approved public water supply shall consist of either of the following:

(A) Clallam County PUD Carlsborg water system;

(B) Existing Group A public water systems (i.e., private systems with more than 15 service connections) provided that such system shall:

1. Comply with design and water quality standards established by State law (Chapters 246-290 and 246-291 WAC), as now or hereafter amended, and

2. Provide level of service (LOS) equal to or greater than that specified in the 2000 Carlsborg Capital Facilities Plan, as amended.

(ii) Existing individual wells and community water systems shall be allowed to continue indefinitely; provided, they comply with State and County health code requirements for potable water. When existing systems fail to meet these standards, and when the landowner is unable to rectify the deficiency, the land owner shall be required to connect to the PUD system or other approved community water system. To rectify a deficiency, the landowner may make structural or facility repairs, or deepen or replace an existing well, which must be drilled at a minimum into the middle aquifer.

(iii) Existing individual wells or community systems shall not be expanded or altered in any way that would result in the expansion of the system or service area without full compliance with all criteria of this section.

(iv) New community water systems in the Carlsborg UGA shall be permitted only if they meet or exceed the criteria for Group A water systems (15 or more connections), and demonstrate consistency with the level of service established in the Carlsborg CFP.

(c) Land Use Designations/Boundaries. Policy 27. Land use designations for the Carlsborg UGA shall only be amended consistent with the following:

(i) In order to help provide consistency and certainty for landowners, the Carlsborg UGA shall not be comprehensively reevaluated for changes in land use designations for a period of 10 years from the date of adoption of this policy.

(ii) Amendments to land use designations involving individual parcels or groups of parcels shall be reviewed consistent with CCC 31.08.370 (Required Showing for an Amendment).

(iii) The boundaries of the Carlsborg UGA may be reviewed and considered for expansion only after it can be demonstrated that population growth rates and land supply projections did not provide sufficient urban lands within the Carlsborg UGA to accommodate needed future growth.

(a) Policy 28. The Carlsborg Land Use Map shall serve as the official zoning map for the unincorporated Carlsborg UGA. Land use zones established are shown in Table 1 below:

Table 1. Conversion Table of Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Designations
Comprehensive Plan Designation	Zoning Designation	Zoning Symbol
Carlsborg Urban Residential – Low	Carlsborg Urban Residential – Low	CR-I
Carlsborg Urban Residential – Medium	Carlsborg Urban Residential – Medium	CR-II
Carlsborg Urban Residential – High	Carlsborg Urban Residential – High	CR-III
Carlsborg Village Center	Carlsborg Village Center	CN
Carlsborg General Commercial	Carlsborg General Commercial	CGC
Carlsborg Commercial	Carlsborg Commercial	CC
Carlsborg Industrial	Carlsborg Industrial	CI

(b) Policy 29. The purpose of land use zones established under this section is as follows:

(i) Carlsborg Urban Residential – Low (CR-I). The purpose of the Carlsborg Urban Residential Low designation is to provide a density of four to six dwelling units per acre for single-family residential development that is generally free from encroachment of commercial and industrial activities.

(ii) Carlsborg Residential – Medium (CR-II). The purpose of the Carlsborg Urban Residential Medium designation is to provide a density of four to eight dwelling units per acre for areas of single- and multifamily residential development that is generally free from encroachment of commercial and industrial activities.

(iii) Carlsborg Residential – High (CR-III). The purpose of the Carlsborg Urban Residential High designation is to provide a density of four to 10 dwelling units per acre for areas of single- and multifamily residential development that is generally free from encroachment of commercial and industrial activities.

(iv) Carlsborg Village Center (CN). The purpose of the Carlsborg Village Center designation is to provide for high-density residential development and small scale commercial uses that can be located and serve residential neighborhoods within the historic village center of Carlsborg. The standards for the district are intended to reinforce the established scale and ambiance of neighborhood retail oriented toward the pedestrian while ensuring adequate transit and automobile access. The Village Center designation is intended to promote local orientation and to limit adverse impacts on nearby residential areas.

(v) Carlsborg General Commercial (CGC). The purpose of the Carlsborg General Commercial designation is to provide for a wide range of moderate-scale commercial activities that provide for neighborhood, regional, and tourist-related goods and services for both residents and the traveling public.

(vi) Carlsborg Industrial (CI). The purpose of the Carlsborg Industrial designation is to allow for low nuisance, low intensity industrial uses.

(vii) Carlsborg Commercial (CC). The purpose of the Carlsborg Commercial designation is to provide for a limited area of high-density residential development and low impact neighborhood commercial activities.