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Ocean Shores Planning Commission approves Oyhut Bay Division 4 final plat
Summary
The Ocean Shores Planning Commission voted unanimously Jan. 27 to approve the final plat for Oyhut Bay Division 4, creating 21 parcels and requiring bonds and wetland protections while final paving is postponed until spring.
The Ocean Shores Planning Commission on Jan. 27 approved the final plat for Oyhut Bay Division 4, a 21-lot subdivision that planning staff said meets prior preliminary-plat conditions and includes completed water and sewer work ready to be accepted by the city.
Planner Marshall Reed told the commission the final plat creates lots 91 through 111 — a total of 21 parcels — and that the Washington State Department of Ecology had confirmed the environmental review (SEPA) conditions had not changed, so no additional SEPA review was required. "I have, today before the planning commission and the public, final plat or division 4 of Oyhut Bay," Reed said during the hearing.
The staff summary said both the water and sewer crews had inspected and certified installation of utilities per approved plans dated April 11, 2023. Reed said the developer will provide a bill of sale so the city can purchase the waterworks utilities for $1; "the city can purchase for $1," he said, noting city legal counsel advised that dollar amount was appropriate for the transfer.
Because the local asphalt batch plant had shut down for the season, paving could not be completed before the hearing. Reed said the developer committed to posting a $100,000 bond to secure final improvements, including paving, which the staff estimated would occur when the batch plant reopens in about three months. The commission’s approval was conditioned on the posting of bonds for unfinished work, including paving and stormwater surface improvements.
The final-plat requirements include permanent wetland-buffer fencing, with the permanent fence required to be a minimum of 3 feet in height, and parking to be provided in accordance with the municipal code (Table 4C) and the development agreement. Reed said temporary silt fencing separating the wetland buffer had been placed during construction and that permanent fencing will be required before recording.
No members of the public offered comment during the hearing. After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the final plat, a second was recorded, and the motion passed on an "Aye" vote. Commissioner Tom Bricker was recorded saying "Aye." The transcript records unanimous approval; individual yes votes other than Bricker were not all identified by name in the record. Commissioner Ward was excused from the meeting.
The commission’s staff memo noted the final plat is consistent with the development agreement recorded March 20, 2014, between the City of Ocean Shores and the developer. The planning commission held the public hearing as required by Ocean Shores municipal code prior to the city council hearing on final plat approval.
The commission adjourned after approving the final plat. Future steps identified in the staff summary include the developer posting required bonds and completing final paving and stormwater work before final recording and acceptance of public utilities.
