Thurston County Open Space Tax Program 2019-20 Application Process

Applicant Burdell Deguise

Address 17545 Albany St SW

Location of Property Rochester

Acres in Application Property is 8.34 Total

Parcel number(s) 13631110000

A. Site Characteristics & Context

The parcel under consideration totals 8.34 acres, with 7.34 acres proposed for the open space–open space tax program. There is a single family home on the 1 acre area proposed to be excluded from open space classification in a designated home site. This property was previously in the Open Space-Agricultural tax program administered by the Assessor’s office. Unfortunately, the applicant was not able to meet the minimum income requirements to remain in that program. However, they do qualify for the open space-open space tax program administered by the Board of County Commissioners. The property owners are applying for a classification of Farm and Agricultural Conservation Land (FACL) with no public access. The zoning of this parcel is Rural 1 unit per 20 acres (R 1/20). The surrounding parcels are also zoned R 1/20 and Rural Residential Resource (RRR 1/5). The parcel and those surrounding it are also within the Agritourism Overlay District.

B. Public Benefit Rating System 1. For which Priority Resources categories does the property qualify?

▪ Farm and Agriculture Conservation Land (FACL) 2. Which public access category has the property owner agreed to?

▪ No public access 3. Does a conservation easement or historic easement apply to the property?

▪ No conservation or historic easements 4. Summary of Public Benefit rating:

Category

Points

Farm and Agriculture Conservation Land 3 TOTAL 3

5. Estimated tax shift:

The property is eligible for 3 points under the Thurston County Public Benefit Rating System, qualifying the property for a 50% reduction in market value. This represents a larger tax shift than is currently provided under the Assessor’s Agricultural classification, meaning there will be a net reduction in total property tax paid by the property owner.

Thurston County Open Space Tax Program 2019-20 Application Process

C. Additional Considerations 1. Does the property meet the definition of open space?

Yes, minimum eligibility requirements of applications converting from the Assessor’s Farm and Agriculture Open Space program ensure that only properties meeting the open space classifications definitions could be classified as open space under the Board of County Commissioners Open Space program. As per RCW 84.34.020(8)(a) and the Open Space program rules and definitions:

Farm and Agricultural Conservation Land (FACL) is “Land that was previously classified as "farm and agricultural land", but no longer meets the criteria for continued classification, and for which the owner(s) has applied for reclassification as Farm and Agriculture Conservation Land after receiving notification by the County Assessor that the land will be removed from agriculture classification for that reason. 2. Any other factors relevant to the application in weighing the benefits to the public?

Protecting this property from further development will prevent further potential storm water runoff from impervious surfaces and preserve the land for agricultural use into the future. The management of the property as open space is consistent with other properties in the area. The continued classification of this land as open space and the subsequent tax relief to the landowner is also consistent with the county’s strategic initiative number 7; to balance development with the preservation of the County’s rural character, natural areas, and open spaces.

D. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of classification of 5 acres owned by Burdell Deguise as open-space land for current use assessment.

Attachments: 1. Master Application and Open Space Application 2. Aerial photo and site map

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