17.34.060 Approval – Short plat administrator

17.34.060 Approval – Short plat administrator.

(1) The short plat administrator shall review the reports and findings of the health department, public works department, other affected agencies and the fire chief, pursuant to CMC 17.34.050, and within 30 days after date of application shall make written findings of fact with regard to the short subdivision as to:

(a) Its conformance to the general purposes, standards and requirements of the town of Cathlamet comprehensive plan, shoreline master program and to any other applicable laws and policies;

(b) Whether appropriate provisions are made for the public health, safety and general welfare;

(c) Whether appropriate provisions are made for open spaces, drainage ways, utilities, access, streets, alleys and other public ways, transit stops, water supplies and sanitary waste disposals, parks and recreation, playgrounds, school grounds, including sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who only walk to and from school;

(d) The physical characteristics of the short subdivision site. Disapproval may be made because of flood inundation or swamp conditions. Construction of protective improvements may be required as a condition of approval; and

(e) All other relevant facts to determine whether the public use or interest will be served by the short subdivision.

(2) After making written findings and conclusions, the short plat administrator shall:

(a) Approve the short subdivision, with or without conditions; or

(b) Return the short plat to the applicant for corrections or for the applicant’s construction of improvements in a manner consistent with official findings; or