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Home My WebLink AboutCA-06 RE_ 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd_From:Joshua Thornton To:Jim Jackson Subject:RE: 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd Date:Tuesday, July 29, 2025 3:32:00 PM Attachments:image001.png 7.15.25-PUD response to notice of petition to vacate.pdf Fiber Easement-574050.pdf Puget Power Lt 1&2 - 374562.pdf Good Afternoon, Either in person or remote both work just as well so the choice is yours. We are moving future hearing to fully remote because several examiners are from out of the area. Yes the notice that was posted should be very similar to the mailed letter & it is a statutory requirement we post those notices even though it is not an actively traveled road. We did receive the attached public comments from PUD regarding retainage of an easement for utilities. However, an easement was already granted July 27, 1994 to Puget Sound Power & Light Company AFN 374562 of which Jefferson County Public Utility District #1 is the successor in interest and a consent to use of easement was granted January 29, 2013 to Jefferson County Public Utility District #1 for their fiber internet (both documents are also attached). While these provide a right for continued use for power and fiber even after the vacation there may be a future need for water & sewer to utilize the same area for those utilities as well so we will recommend an easement for all public utilities be retained. Let me know if you have questions or concerns. Otherwise I will see you in a few weeks at the hearing. Joshua E. Thornton Real Property Specialist JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 623 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Direct: 360.385.9162 Cell: 360-301-0689 jthornton@co.jefferson.wa.us All e-mail sent to this address has been received by the Jefferson County e-mail system and is therefore subject to the Public Records Act, a state law found at RCW 42.56. From: Jim Jackson <jimjacks66@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 3:14 PM To: Joshua Thornton <JThornton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: Re: 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd CA received 08/04/25 CA-06 ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Joshua, I am now back from being overseas since 7/27. I got my physical mail today and received a letter from you that says I can also be in person (rather than zoom) on August 15th. Is it ok if I attend in person or would you prefer I join the meeting via zoom? My father said there are signs posted near the vacate properties which match the letter that I received. I will view that in person this week as I have time (most likely on Wednesday or Thursday). Hope all is well with you! Jim Jackson (also for Chimacum Properties LLC) From: Jim Jackson <jimjacks66@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:06 PM To: Joshua Thornton <JThornton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: Re: 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd Hi Joshua! I did receive the Zoom conference invite from Carolyn. Sorry for delay as I was enroute to India. I'll be returning on July 27th. I was not able to contact Case Swanson in person before I left for India. I mailed a letter and hope he will reply while I am gone. I am very open to a restrictive covenant for the one parcel that I own if I happen to sell it separately from the others. I am also open to that with Case Swanson too although his two parcels have easy access from the road next to one of his. I appreciate all your help with this! Thanks, James Jackson for Chimacum Properties LLC From: Joshua Thornton <JThornton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 3:43 PM To: Jim Jackson <jimjacks66@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd Good Afternoon James, CA received 08/04/25 CA-06 Were you able to get ahold of Case Swanson Owner of parcels 942903703; 942903803 to see if they would like to join or oppose the vacation request? An item to be aware of is: Jefferson County Code section 12.10.110(7) states: A road vacation should not landlock any parcel or property. This is an issue for your parcel 942-903-704 because if it was conveyed to a third party, it will become landlocked unless it is merged with parcel 942-903-705, 942-903-706, or 942-903-801, or legal access is provided via a recorded easement across one of those parcels. A work around for this issue is the Board of County Commissioners could approve your request conditioned on one of the following: They might require a recorded restrictive covenant providing an easement for parcel 942-903-704 if it's no longer owned with parcels 942-903-705, 942-903-706, and 942-903-801. Alternatively, they might require approval of a boundary line adjustment/merger that ensures access to all parcels in the revised layout. You had mentioned wanting to combine the parcels and or request a boundary line adjustment so this may not be an issue for you but wanted to bring it to your attention. The hearing has been scheduled and you should have received a calendar invite from Carolynn Galloway. If you didn’t please see below: This is a placeholder for the Hearings Examiner re: Simms St/Chimacum Properties. An hour is anticipated. You will be updated with a hearing notice, and link to meeting materials, when ready. Pathway to hearing materials: www.co.jefferson.wa.us – Services – Laserfiche Web portal (username/password: public) – Board of Commissioners – Boards & Committees – Hearing Examiner – 2025 – 081525 Simms St The start time will be 10:00 a.m. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82678751298 Phone: 1-253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 826 7875 1298 Please reach out to me if you have any questions, Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Clerk of the Board Jefferson County Commissioner’s Office P.O. Box 1220, Port Townsend, WA. 98368 360-385-9122 www.co.jefferson.wa.us Thanks! Joshua E. Thornton Real Property Specialist JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CA received 08/04/25 CA-06 623 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Direct: 360.385.9162 Cell: 360-301-0689 jthornton@co.jefferson.wa.us All e-mail sent to this address has been received by the Jefferson County e-mail system and is therefore subject to the Public Records Act, a state law found at RCW 42.56. From: Jim Jackson <jimjacks66@hotmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 8:11 AM To: Joshua Thornton <JThornton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: Re: 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Thank you very much!! From: Joshua Thornton <JThornton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 7:50 AM To: Jim Jackson <jimjacks66@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd Received thank you! I did reach out to schedule the hearing with the hearings examiner and it appears August 15th will be the date. You will receive a calendar invite once it is confirmed with date and time. Thanks again! Joshua E. Thornton Real Property Specialist JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 623 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Direct: 360.385.9162 Cell: 360-301-0689 jthornton@co.jefferson.wa.us All e-mail sent to this address has been received by the Jefferson County e-mail system and is therefore subject to the Public Records Act, a state law found at RCW 42.56. CA received 08/04/25 CA-06 From: Jim Jackson <jimjacks66@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 5:27 PM To: Joshua Thornton <JThornton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: Re: 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Hi Joshua, It was great meeting with you this morning. As requested, see PDF of appraisal (in full color). Jim Jackson for Chimacum Properties LLC From: Jim Jackson <jimjacks66@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, June 6, 2025 11:06 AM To: Joshua Thornton <JThornton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: Re: 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd Great! I'll stop by on Tuesday most likely mid-morning. See you then! From: Joshua Thornton <JThornton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Friday, June 6, 2025 10:32 AM To: Jim Jackson <jimjacks66@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd Good Morning, Tuesday – Friday are all good. I have multiple meeting on Monday. Thanks! Joshua E. Thornton Real Property Specialist JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 623 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Direct: 360.385.9162 Cell: 360-301-0689 jthornton@co.jefferson.wa.us All e-mail sent to this address has been received by the Jefferson County e-mail system and is therefore subject to the Public CA received 08/04/25 CA-06 Records Act, a state law found at RCW 42.56. From: Jim Jackson <jimjacks66@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, June 6, 2025 10:03 AM To: Joshua Thornton <JThornton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: Re: 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Hi Joshua, I'm back from being out of the country and almost over the jet lag. Do you have time to meet next week? If yes, what day/time is best for you? Happy Friday to you. Jim (James) Jackson for Chimacum Properties LLC From: Joshua Thornton <JThornton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2025 7:58 AM To: Jim Jackson <jimjacks66@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd Okay sounds good please reach out to me when you are back in town. Thank you! Joshua E. Thornton Real Property Specialist JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 623 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Direct: 360.385.9162 Cell: 360-301-0689 jthornton@co.jefferson.wa.us All e-mail sent to this address has been received by the Jefferson County e-mail system and is therefore subject to the Public Records Act, a state law found at RCW 42.56. CA received 08/04/25 CA-06 From: Jim Jackson <jimjacks66@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2025 9:42 PM To: Joshua Thornton <JThornton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Subject: Re: 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. Hi Joshua, I am very glad to hear from you. In mid-2023, I became very sick and it took me nearly all of 2024 to fully recover. In 2025, I am attempting to pick up on things that were left behind/off in 2023. I am currently out of the country returning May 31. I would love to meet you in early June to get the ball rolling again. I do have the appraisal report. Thank you! James Jackson for Chimacum Properties LLC From: Joshua Thornton <JThornton@co.jefferson.wa.us> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:00 PM To: jimjacks66@hotmail.com <jimjacks66@hotmail.com> Subject: 2023 Petition to Vacate Simms Rd Good Afternoon Mr. Jackson, Our records indicate that in April of 2023, a petition to vacate Simms Rd was sent to you. I do not show the petition form was fully completed & the appraisal report was not received. The County’s policy is that if no action is taken within one (1) year of issuance of the petition, the application expires. Please advise whether you intend to pursue the vacation. If I do not hear from you by June 15th 2025, I will assume that you do not wish to complete this process and the petition will be removed from our files. Please contact me should you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, Joshua E. Thornton CA received 08/04/25 CA-06 Real Property Specialist JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 623 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Direct: 360.385.9162 Cell: 360-301-0689 jthornton@co.jefferson.wa.us All e-mail sent to this address has been received by the Jefferson County e-mail system and is therefore subject to the Public Records Act, a state law found at RCW 42.56. CA received 08/04/25 CA-06