Department of Community Development
Address: 152 W. Cedar St.
Sequim, WA 98382
Phone: (360) 683-4908
Fax: 360-681-0552
Email:
www.sequimwa.gov
PRELIMINARY SHORT PLAT
DEFINITION AND PURPOSE:
A short subdivision (short plat) is the division of one contiguous parcel into four (4) or fewer lots.
The purpose of a short plat is to divide land according to minimum standards in order to promote and
protect the physical well being of the City of Sequim. This includes insuring adequate circulation
patterns, and insuring adequate light and air. It also means providing for adequate utility improvements
such as a distribution system for water, a sanitation system for safe waste disposal, and storm drainage
system to protect flooding and erosion.
CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL:
The applicant must show that the proposed use satisfies the following criteria for approval.
The proposed lots must conform to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance criteria.1.
The proposed lots are served with adequate means of access for vehicles, utilities, fire protection,2.
drainage, water supply and means of sanitary sewage disposal.
The public use and interest will be served by permitting the proposed division of land.3.
A survey and legal description of the proposed lots are completed by a registered land surveyor4.
and submitted to the City.
5. No existing building or structure is made sub-standard or non-conforming in any respect.
SUBMITTAL:
1. FILING FEE:
Short Subdivision (Preliminary): $825.00
Revision to Approved Preliminary:
Subdivision $935.00
FINAL SHORT PLAT FEE: $330.00
Minor Amendment, Final Plat $330.00
Please submit all of the items listed on the attached checklist.2.
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Failure to submit all requested items (in a legible form) will delay processing of your application
pursuant to RCW 36.70B.070.
PROCEDURE:
1.
A pre-application meeting is required (This may
be
waived by
the
Director of
Community
Development upon written request). There is a $385.00 fee
for the
pre-application meeting.
No
Application
will be accepted prior to review at
the
pre-application
meeting.
Please
contact the
Administrative
Assistant to schedule a
time for
the
pre-application meeting (Phone
360-683-
4908).
One (1) set2. of stamped, legal size envelopes will need to accompany the application submittal. The
applicant will need to obtain mailing labels for all adjacent property owners within a 300 foot
radius of the subject property. See Instructions for Obtaining Address Labels on page 3 of this
application.
2. You will receive a “Determination of Completeness” (DOC) within 28 days of the submittal of
your application stating whether your application is complete or not complete. Once you receive
the DOC stating that your application is complete, the City has 90 days to make a decision
regarding your application.
3. A “Notice of Application” (NOA) will be published and sent to adjacent property owners. The
NOA will be issued within 14 days after a DOC is made. You will be required to post a “Notice
Board” (see the attached example) on the property in conformance with Section 20.01.140 of the
Sequim Municipal Code. An “Affidavit of Installation” shall be submitted to the City that the
“Notice Board” has been installed on the property. The “Notice Board” shall be installed on the
property on or before the date the NOA is published in the paper.
5.
Short
plats
are
administratively
approved.
The
decision
on
a
short
plat
may
be
appealed
to
the
Board of Adjustment/City Council within 14 days of the issuance of such decision with a filing fee
($910.00) to the City Clerk.
Should the short plat decision be appealed, a date will be set for an6. open record appeal hearing
before the Board of Adjustment/City Council, and you will be notified. You will be sent a copy of
the staff recommendation seven (7) days prior to the hearing.
The Board of Adjustments/City Council7. decision is final unless appealed in writing to the Superior
Court of Clallam County pursuant to SMC 20.01.240.
A preliminary short plat must be recorded within three (3) years from the date of approval.8.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING ADDRESS LABELS
*Please Note Mailing labels with adjacent property owner addresses may only be purchased
from Clallam County or prepared by a licensed title company. Mailing labels shall be on a 30
label per page format. Tax Assessor’s map(s) showing the 300 foot radius around the exterior
property lines of the proposal shall be submitted with the application.
REMINDER:
Envelopes and postage shall be provided by the applicant. A copy of the labels shall be made
before individually placing them on stamped legal sized envelopes (9 ½” x 4 ½”) with the City’s
return address. A City of Sequim rubber stamp will be provided to the applicant upon request for
the return address. (NO METERED MAIL)
RETURN ADDRESS:
City of Sequim
Dept. of Community Development
152 W. Cedar St.
Sequim, WA 98382
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PRELIMINARY SHORT PLAT APPLICATION
1. PROPERTY OWNER: (If there are more owners, attach additional sheet with names, addresses,
contact information and signatures.)
Name: Phone:
Mailing Address:
Property Address:
Phone: Fax:
Email: Alt. Phone:
ANDRECEIVEWILLDESIGNATED CONTACT PERSON (THE PERSON WHO2.
DISSEMINATE ALL CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE CITY).
Name: Phone:
Mailing Address:
City and Zip Code:
Phone: Fax:
Email: Alt. Phone:
3. SURVEYOR:
Name: Phone:
Mailing Address:
City and Zip Code: Email:
For Department Use Only:
Application Number:
Application Fee
of
$825.00
Associated Applications:
Receipt Number:
Date:
Latecomer/DRCA:
Clerk:
Parcel No.____________________________
Allan Goff
PO Box 1757, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
341 S 5th Ave., Sequim
(360) 477-9246
Brian Cays
(360) 460-2934
PO Box 3234
Sequim, 98382
(360) 460-2934
Olympic Peninsula Surveying & Drafting, Inc.
(360) 460-2934
PO Box 3234
Sequim, 98382
opsurveying@olypen.com
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4. ENGINEER:
Name: Phone:
Mailing Address:
City and Zip Code: Email:
5. PROPERTY:
Zone: Current Size (Sq.Ft.)
Proposed Size (Sq. Ft.): Lot 1: Lot 2:
Lot 3: Lot 4:
Source of Water:
Sewage Disposal:
Statement of existing drainage conditions of site:
Statement of soils type and condition:
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED BY ME AS PART OF THIS
APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
Property Owner (Please Print Name after Signature) Date
Property Owner (Please Print Name after Signature) Date
S_R4-8
12950.00
5777.00
7173.00
City of Sequim
City of Sequim
Natural
Stable
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signature
click to edit
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signature
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This certificate provides the Department City of Sequim
of Community Development Dept. of Community Development
with information necessary to evaluate 152 W. Cedar St.
development proposals. Sequim, WA 98188
CERTIFICATE OF WATER AVAILABILITY
File No.
PART A: (TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT)
1. Owner Name/Address/Phone:
Agent or Contact Person/Name/Phone:
Site Address (Attach map and legal description):
2. This certificate is submitted as part of an application for:
____Residential Building Permit ____Preliminary Plat ____Short Subdivision
____Commercial/Industrial Bldg. Permit ____Rezone ____Other:
3. Estimated number of service connections and meter size(s):
4. Vehicular distance from nearest hydrant to the rear of the furthest structure: ___ft.
5. Minimum needs of development for fire flows: gpm at a residual pressure of 20 psi.
Source of minimum flow requirement:
____Fire Marshal ____Developer’s Engineer ____City
____Insurance Underwriter ____Utility ____Other:
1. Area is served by:
(Utility)
Owner/Agent’s Signature: Date:
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signature
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PART B: (TO BE COMPLETED BY WATER UTILITY)
1. The proposed project is located within
(City/County)
2. Improvements required to upgrade the water system to bring it into compliance with
the utilities comprehensive plan or to meet the minimum flow requirements of project before
connection:
3. Based upon the improvements listed above, water can be provided and will be available at the site
with a residual pressure of psi at gpm for a duration of____hours at a
velocity of fps as documented by the attached calculations.
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct.
Agency/Phone By Date
PART C: (TO BE COMPLETED BY GOVERNING JURISDICTION)
1. Water Availability Check one
____Acceptable service can be provided to this project.
____Acceptable service cannot be provided to this project unless the
improvements listed in item #C2 are met.
____System isn’t capable of providing service to this project.
2. Minimum water system improvements: (At least equal to #B2 above)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Agency/Phone By Date
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PUBLIC WORKS
PRELIMINARY SHORT PLAT
APPLICATION REVIEW CHECKLIST
The following materials are the minimum materials that must be submitted to review your application to
determine that it is complete or incomplete as provided for under RCW 36.70B.070. Additional
information may be required after review of your proposal. This checklist is provided for your benefit and
to aid the City in determining if your application contains the minimum information necessary to review
your application. A “Determination of Completeness” (DOC) will be issued within 28 days of acceptance
stating whether your application is complete or incomplete (DOI). Please do not turn in your application
until all items which apply to your proposal have been checked off. Submittals will not be accepted or
acted upon unless complete. Also this application will not be accepted if you have not had a pre-
application meeting with the City. If you have any questions, contact the Department of Community
Development at 360-683-4908.
RETURN COMPLETED CHECKLISTS PART I AND PART II WITH YOUR
APPLICATION OR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
PLAN SUBMITTAL PART I
Applicant
Staff
1
Short Plat Application is filled out, original and eight (8) copies
submitted .
2
Environmental Checklist is filled out, original and eight (8) copies
submitted (if SEPA is required).
3
Pre-application checklist and comment sheets, and a preliminary
sketch or conceptual design pursuant to SMC 17.12.015, and a
vicinity map and tax assessor’s parcel map, with the location of the
subject property clearly marked, five (5) copies.
4
A legal description of the subject property, certified by a
Professional Land Surveyor registered in the State of Washington.
For Office Use Only
Date Reviewed: Date of Pre-App Meeting:
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PLAN SUBMITTAL PART I (Continued)
Applicant
Staff
5
A letter of availability from the appropriate water district, six (6) copies
(if water is not provided by the City of Sequim).
6
A Subdivision Guarantee Title Report or other proof of ownership which
documents any previous land use approvals (dated within last 90 days),
six (6) copies.
7
One paper reduction of each oversized plan to 8 ½” x 11”.
9
All oversized plans folded to 8 1/2" x 14".
Please do not bring plans that are rolled up.
9
Lot closure calculations, six (6) copies.
10
County Assessor's Map(s) showing a 300’ radius around edges of subject
property.
11
One setof stamped, legal size envelopes addressed to each property owner
within of the subject property with the return address for the City of
Sequim Department of Community Development (see directions on page
3). A return address stamp is available for your use upon request. (NO
METERED MAIL)
12
A photocopy or printout of names and addresses. Please make an 8 ½” x
11” copy of the address labels before placing on the envelopes.
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PLAN SUBMITTAL PART II
PRELIMINARY SHORT PLAT DRAWING FORMAT & CONTENT
REQUIREMENTS DRAWN TO SCALE
(Site plan requirements checklist must be completed by the engineer,
surveyor, or architect AND seven (7) copies submitted or submittal will be
DENIED)
Engineer
Staff
The preliminary plat shall serve as the primary reference by which the City evaluates any
proposal for subdivision, and as the basis for any subsequent conditions for approval. The
preliminary plat drawing shall include the following:
13
The preliminary plat shall be prepared by a professional land
surveyor and drawn to a scale of not less than one inch per hundred
feet (100:1) and at a scale that clearly conveys pertinent
information.
14
Names of the property owner, the licensed land surveyor, and the
licensed civil engineer submitting and preparing the application.
15
Legal description of the subject property referenced to section,
township, and range, and to the nearest established street lines or
monuments.
16
Datum, basis of bearings, and ties to a minimum of two existing
section monuments.
17
North point and a graphic scale.
18
Subdivision or plan name.
19
Existing government survey section lines.
20
Complete documentation of the recording number, date and method
of each immediately preceding subdivision or binding site plan
affecting the subject property. (If applicable)
21
Complete documentation of the recording number, date and method
of any immediately preceding lot merger or lot line adjustment
affecting the property. (If applicable)
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22
Location of all existing survey monuments.
23
Location of existing property lines, indicated by heavy broken
lines.
24
Bearings and lengths of each property line.
25
Area and other dimensions of each proposed lot, tract or parcel.
26
Total acreage of the land to be subdivided.
27
Proportion and location of total acreage to be maintained as
common recreation open space or public or private dedications for
lands, trails, parks or passive and active recreation, where required
under SMC 17.28.025 & 050.
28
Location of existing and proposed buildings and structures.
29
Size and location of existing streets and alleys, public or private.
30
Preliminary road plans including proposed streets, including names;
ROW and Roadway widths; approximate grades and gradients,
sections, and profiles; similar data for alleys, if any.
31
Streets on and adjacent to the tract, including the name and right-
of-way (ROW) width, and location; type, width and elevation of
surfacing; any legally established centerline elevation; walks,
curbs, gutter, culverts, etc.
32
Statement of soil types and drainage analysis conducted pursuant to
Title 13 SMC.
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33
The size and location of streams, irrigation ditches, drainage
ditches, wetlands, ponds, floodways or other water courses on or
within 200' of the proposed project, where applicable, including
critical area buffers as required under SMC 18.80 and ordinary high
water marks and other boundaries
34
Location, extent, and type of wooded areas and all trees greater
than eight inches in diameter, or identified as species of local
Significance (such as Garry Oaks).
35
Any recorded use limitations or abatements. Copies of any existing
and/or proposed deed restrictions or covenants.
36
Draft maintenance agreements and proposed management entities
responsible for tax payments and maintenance of common facilities
(such as roads, stormwater facilities, open spaces, trails, parks, etc.)
37
Proposed and existing easements for ingress, egress, utility
corridors, irrigation ditch access, and other easements showing
location width and purpose.
38
Other lines of ingress/egress.
39
Location of any on-site fire hydrants, or the nearest hydrant from
lots without hydrants.
40
All areas and dimensions shall be portrayed to the nearest one
hundredth (1/100) of a foot. Angles and bearings shall be portrayed
in degrees, minutes, and seconds.
41
Utilities on and adjacent to the tract, including location, size, and
invert elevation of sanitary, storm and combined sewers; location
and size of water mains; location of gas lines, fire hydrants, electric
and telephone poles, and street lights. If water mains and sewers
are not on or adjacent to the tract, indicate the direction and
distance to, and size of nearest ones, showing invert elevation of
sewers.
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42
Preliminary utility plans, including provisions for water, sewer,
underground power where appropriate, telecommunications, and
solid waste disposal.
43
Preliminary stormwater drainage plans, prepared consistent with
the requirements of SMC Title 13.
44
Location and extent of steep slopes (more than 15%) and other
significant physical features. Topographic contours and elevations
at five (5) foot intervals for slopes less than or equal to five percent
(5%) and at two (2) foot intervals for slopes greater than five
percent to accurately predict drainage characteristics of the
property. The topographic contours shall be provided by a Land
Surveyor licensed in Washington State. Off-site topographic
contours on adjacent property may be required to provide
supplemental information.
45
Preliminary clearing and grading plans, including cut and fill
amounts.
46
Any additional materials, as determined by the department during
the required pre-application meeting, to be necessary to fully
evaluate the application.
47
Conditions on adjacent land including:
The approximate direction and gradient ground slope,
including any embankments or retaining walls;
Character and location of buildings, power lines,
towers, and other nearby non-residential land uses or
platted land;
Refer to subdivision plat by name recording date,
volume and page number, and show approximate
percent built up, typical lot size, and dwelling type.
48
Zoning on and adjacent to the plat.
49
A scaled vicinity map showing the subject property in reference to
surrounding properties, streets, subdivisions, municipal boundaries,
identified critical areas within 500' of the subject property, and
including a north arrow. Key plan showing the location of the tract.
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NOTICE BOARD
The notice board shall be four feet (4') by four feet (4') and shall have a sky blue background with white
lettering for the City logo, “Public Notification”, and contact information. Project lettering, stating the
land use/project action shall be blue or black on a white background. Lettering size shall be the
following (the illustration below is an example. The type of action, dates, and all pertinent information
will be supplied by the City):
a. Helvetica or similar standard type face;
4 FT
4 FT
Blue
Background
with White
Lettering
Blue
Background
with White
Lettering
White
Background
with Blue or
Black
Lettering
Real Estate
Box With
Public Notice
Information
Project Type &
Description
(Provided by
Staff)
Staff Name, Phone No., &
Email. This Will be
Provided to the Applicant
The file number and
comment deadline/hearing
dates will be provided to the
applicant