RES 1200RESOLUTION NO./2 QV
A RESOLUTION adopting findings relating to the continued
discharge of firearms at the Camas-Washougal Wildlife League.
WHEREAS,the City has annexed territory which includes an area operated by the
Camas-Washougal Wildlife League as a shotgun shooting range;and
WHEREAS,upon annexation of any territory the City regulations become applicable to
the annexed land;and
WHEREAS,use of the Camas-Washougal Wildlife League Shooting Range was in
existence prior to the applicable annexation;and
WHEREAS,continued use by the Camas-Washougal Wildlife League of the area as a
shooting range would otherwise qualify as a valid nonconforming use that would be allowed to
continue;and
WHEREAS,the City determined that it would appropriate to conduct a hearing to
determine if the shooting at the Camas-Washougal Wildlife League poses a present danger to
humans,domestic animals or property;and
WHEREAS,the City further determined that as part of that hearing the City should
determine whether a future danger will be posed when the neighboring properties adjacent to the
Camas-Washougal Wildlife League are developed;and
WHEREAS,the City directed that "Notice of Public Hearing "be provided to all
interested parties for the purposes of determining if the existing Camas-Washougal Wildlife
League practice of shooting poses a present danger to humans,domestic animals or property and
to determine whether a future danger will be posed when neighboring properties are developed;
and
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Camas considered public testimony at the
public hearing held on September 20,2010 and from representatives of both the Camas-
Washougal Wildlife League and the owners of the adjacent property,C.J.Dens Land Company,
LP;and
WHEREAS,the testimony received at said public hearing included evidence relating to
the type of guns which are fired,the location of the shooting range in relation to the adjoining
property lines,the range of the guns,and the precautions taken by the Camas-Washougal
Wildlife League to secure the area;and
WHEREAS,having the considered the records and files as submitted at the hearing and
further considering the Letter Agreement by and between the Camas-Washougal Wildlife League
and C.J.Dens Land Company,LP,the City hereby makes the following finding in reference to
the issues as set forth herein:
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Continued shooting of shotguns at the shooting range operated by the Camas-Washougal
Wildlife League does not constitute a present danger to humans,domestic animals or property on
the condition that the scope of the use does not appreciably change from that which it is currently
operated.
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The Council adopts by reference the stipulation by and between the Camas-Washougal
Wildlife League and C.J.Dens Land Company,LP as set forth within the correspondence dated
October 14,2010 and attached hereto as Exhibit "A"as relates to the potential for future danger
to humans,domestic animals or property and direct that the parties comply with the terms therein
with the additional interlineated information as noted therein.
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR AT A
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Attn;Mr.Roger Knapp
City Attorney Camas,WA
430 N.E.Evergreen St,
Camas,WA 98607
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RE;Camas/Washoitgal Wilfllfe.league &CJDens Land Company,LP
Dear Mr,Knapp:
OiiSeptombcr 20,2010,representatives from the Camas/Washougal Wildlife League,;a
"Washington nonprofit corporation (‘Teague”),and CJ Dens Land Company,LP,a jWashingtonLP("CJ Dens”),appeared and gave testimony before the Camas City
Council,regarding the continued operations the of League’s trap shooting range,located
at 811.S,K .Leadbettei:Rd.CJ Dens has expressed concern over the hap shooting,cinq to
its intention to develop adjacent property for residential housing,
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During the course of testimony,League and CJ Dens representatives informed Coundjlthey-would meet with one another,prior to October 18,2010,in an effort to identify a-
date when the League would permanently discontinue trap shooting at the Leadbetter j
property,Doth the League and CJ Dens understand Council retains final authority to japprovetheparties’recommended stop date,
IAftorcarefullyconsideringappropriatesafetybuffersandCJDens’s intended j
development (i.e ,,that CJ Dens will,most likely,first develop those lots closestto
Lacamas Lako which arc cast of the League 's property),the League and CJ Dens agrejethatalltrapshootingshouldceaseatthatpointintimewhenCJDens,or its successor!In
interest,has obtained final plat approval (he,,all required roads and Infrastructure are !
completed and approved)and n builder applies for n building permit on any lot west ojftheeasternboundaryoftheNEQuaitorofSection34TENR3E.*Pleasc see tire attachedmap,marked as Exhibit A,for reference,
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The League and CJ Dens would like to reserve the ability to moke alternative
recommendations in tile event CJ Dens’s Intended development plan is altered.
IMease do not hesitate to contact either of us with any questions or concerns,and we
thank the City of Camas for its consideration.
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MILLER NASH,LLPCHRISJEL&ISBLY,LLP
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Attorney for CJ Dens Laird
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Charles A,Isely
Attorney for Cnmns/Washougal
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