Twisp Council denies Port Property rezoning after applicant cites RV use
Summary
The Twisp Town Council voted unanimously July 14 to deny a site-specific rezone (Ordinance #843) for the Port Property, citing conflicts between the applicant's stated intended use and the town's zoning code and a lack of evidence that conditions have changed.
The Twisp Town Council on July 14 voted to deny a site-specific rezone request for the Port Property (Ordinance #843), after concluding the applicant's stated intended use conflicted with the petition and town code.
Council Member Tim Matsui moved to deny the rezone; Council Member Molly Filer seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The Council listed four reasons for denial: applicant testimony that the property would be used for weekend RV camping, RV camping is not permitted in Twisp residential zones; the lot is currently marked unbuildable, undermining the claimed need for more residential land; insufficient evidence that conditions have substantially changed; and that rezoning to R2 would create a spot zone not contiguous with adjacent zoning. "The motion directed staff to create a written decision consistent with Council direction," the record notes.
Mayor Smith reminded the Council that the closed hearing process remains open until the written decision is adopted and warned members to avoid ex-parte communications; staff will draft a written decision for Council consideration at a future meeting.
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