Notice of Application and Public Hearing

PROJECT: A Variance to the 35-ft. front property line setback (from the 60-ft. access easement) for structures as defined in GCC § 23.12, Table 1, in order to enable the construction of a 406-ft. x 180-ft. (374,000 sq. ft.) Controlled Atmosphere building with a 14-ft. front setback on an approximately 24.02-acre parcel in the Urban Commercial 2 zoning district of Grant County.

Date of Notice: August 27, 2015

Notice is hereby given that a request for a Variance application received on August 11, 2015 from Evans Fruit Company (Designated Contact: Jim Bridges (PLSA Engineering), 1120 West Lincoln Ave., Yakima WA 98902) was found to be technically complete on August 24, 2015. PROJECT: A Variance to the 35-ft. front property line setback (from the 60-ft. access easement) for structures as defined in GCC § 23.12, Table 1, in order to enable the construction of a 406-ft. x 180-ft. (374,000 sq. ft.) Controlled Atmosphere building with a 14-ft. front setback on an approximately 24.02-acre parcel in the Urban Commercial 2 zoning district of Grant County. SEPA: Exempt. ADDITIONAL PERMITS: Building Permit & Site Plan Review STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The site is located at 24962 Hwy 243 S, Mattawa WA 99349. It is known as Lot 1 of the Vineyard Short Plat, located in the SE quarter of Section 03, Township 14 North, Range 23 East, WM, Grant County, WA (Parcel #31-3385-000). ZONING: Urban Commercial 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Hearing Examiner meeting tentatively scheduled at 12:00 noon, October 14, 2015, in Commissioners' Hearing Room of Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, WA. At this time any person(s) may appear and provide testimony. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials (File #P15-0056) are available from Connor Lange, Grant County Planning Department, 264 West Division Ave, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 2525. Office hours: 8 am-4 pm, closed from 12-1 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 5 pm, September 14, 2015. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed or hand-delivered. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code.

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Pub.: August 27, 2015