20.210.060 Type III Applications.
A. Pre-application conference. A pre-application conference is required for all Type III applications, unless waived under Section 20.210.080(B) VMC before a Type III application is submitted. Pre-application conference requirements and procedures are set forth in Section 20.210.080 VMC.
B. Application requirements.
1. Application forms. Type III applications shall be made on forms provided by the planning official.
2. Required submittals. Type III applications shall:
a. Include the information set forth in the chapter of this title governing the action requested;
b. Address the relevant criteria applicable to the action requested in sufficient detail for review and action; and
c. Be accompanied by the required fees.
C. Counter-complete determination. Section 20.210.050(C) VMC shall apply to Type III applications.
D. Fully-complete determination. Section 20.210.050(D) VMC shall apply to Type III applications.
E. Notice of Application/Hearing. Within 14 calendar days after the date a Type III application is determined fully complete, the planning official shall issue a Notice of Application to a newspaper of local circulation and to the parties listed in Section 20.210.050(F) VMC which shall include:
1. The case file number(s), the date of application, and the date a fully complete application was filed;
2. A description of the proposed project and a list of project permits included with the application, as well as the identification of other permits not included in the application, to the extent known to the city;
3. The proposed SEPA Threshold Determination, if the Optional SEPA Process is used; whether the application is categorically exempt from SEPA, the deadline for submitting comments or appeals under Chapter 20.790 VMC, if applicable, or other matters covered by SEPA;
4. The identification of any existing environmental documents that may be used to evaluate the proposed project;
5. A statement of the public comment period; a statement that the public has the right to comment on the application, receive notice of and participate in any hearings, and request a copy of the decision once made; and a notice of any appeal rights;
6. The date, time, place, and type of hearing, if established at the time of the Notice of Application. If the hearing date has not been established at the time of issuance of the Notice of Application, the notice of hearing procedures of 20.210.120(B)(1) and (2) shall apply;
7. A statement that a consolidated staff report and SEPA review will be available for inspection at no cost at least 10 calendar days before the public hearing and the deadline for submitting written comments;
8. The name of the applicant or applicant’s representative and the name, address and telephone number of a contact person for the applicant, if any;
9. A description of the site, including current zoning and nearest road intersections, reasonably sufficient to inform the reader of its location and zoning;
10. A map showing the subject property in relation to other properties or a reduced copy of the site plan;
11. The date, place, and times where information about the application may be examined and the name and telephone number of the city representative to contact about the application;
12. The designation of the review authority, and a statement that the hearing will be conducted in accordance with the rules of procedure adopted by the review authority;
13. Any additional information determined appropriate by the planning official.
F. Comment period. The planning official shall allow 30 calendar days after the date of Notice of Application is mailed and published in the paper for individuals to submit comments. Within seven calendar days after the close of the public comment period, the planning official shall mail to the applicant a copy of written comments, including email communications, timely received in response to the Notice of Application together with a statement that the applicant may submit a written response to the comments of the planning official within 14 calendar days from the date the comments are mailed. The planning official in making his decision shall consider written comments timely received in response to the Notice of Application and timely written responses to those comments, including e-mail communications, submitted by the applicant.
G. Timeline to Make Final Decision. The Final Decision on a Type III application shall be made and mailed pursuant to Section 20.210.050(H)(1) VMC not more than 120 calendar days (90 days for subdivisions) after the date a fully-complete determination is made. This period shall not include:
1. Time spent by the applicant to revise plans or provide additional studies or materials requested by the city.
2. Time spent preparing an environmental impact statement.
3. Time between submittal and resolution of an appeal.
4. Any extension of time mutually agreed upon by the applicant and the city in writing.
H. Hearing Procedures and Final Decision. Section 20.210.120(B)(1)(b)-(d) and (B)(3)-(14) VMC shall govern the hearing procedures and Final Decision for a Type III application.
I. Distribution of Final Decision. Section 20.210.120(B)(11) VMC shall govern distribution of a Final Decision on a Type III application.
J. Distribution of Notice of Decision. Section 20.210.120(B)(13) VMC shall govern distribution of Notice of Decision on a Type III application.
K. Appeal. 20.210.130 VMC shall govern an appeal of a Final Decision on a Type III application. (Ord. M-3643, 01/26/2004)