HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 26_Clarification Email from PW & OFM re Secondary AccessFrom:John Fleming
To:Greg Ballard
Cc:Mo-chi Lindblad; Bart Brynestad; Brian Tracer
Subject:RE: 2nd point of access for Port of PT BSP (SUB2025-07)
Date:Tuesday, December 23, 2025 5:57:18 PM
Attachments:SUB2025-00007 2 access points plan flat.pdf
Hi Greg,
Public Works does not take issue with the Port’s plan as currently proposed.
Please see attached with the current plan overlaid upon LiDAR of the area.
The plan shows a second access road that leaves the project parent parcel to the north.
Although not called out on the current plan, that north road can be accessed through other Port
owned parcels all the way out to either State Route 20 to the west, or to State Route 19, airport Cut-
off Road to the east.
Thank you Brian for the details below.
Happy Holidays,
John
From: Brian Tracer <BTracer@co.jefferson.wa.us>
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:51 AM
To: Greg Ballard <GBallard@co.jefferson.wa.us>; John Fleming <JFleming@co.jefferson.wa.us>
Cc: Mo-chi Lindblad <MLindblad@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Bart Brynestad <bbrynestad@AHBL.com>
Subject: RE: 2nd point of access for Port of PT BSP (SUB2025-07)
Hi Greg and Mo-chi,
For clarification and I apologize if my initial review did not cover this topic. This review is for
a “Proposed” use in an effort to me code minimums as they relate to the international Fire
Code, specifically Emergency Access and Fire flow. There are many variables that cannot be
answered until each lot is being developed. My understanding of the fire code as it relates to a
secondary means of emergency egress, when required relates to building height, and or
number of units (over 100), with the intent of providing access to all sides for larger fire
apparatus. At this point in the process there is no information on buildings use, building size,
or building height, all of which could trigger review for a secondary emergency access. With
that said a secondary means is always encouraged, but there is nothing currently noted that
triggers this requirement.
When more information is provided for review of individual lot development, specifically
building information, any building being proposed over thirty feet would require review to
address the potential need for secondary emergency access.
I hope this helps.
Respectfully,
Brian Tracer - DFM
From: Greg Ballard <GBallard@co.jefferson.wa.us>
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2025 1:19 PM
To: John Fleming <JFleming@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Brian Tracer <BTracer@co.jefferson.wa.us>
Cc: Mo-chi Lindblad <MLindblad@co.jefferson.wa.us>; Bart Brynestad <bbrynestad@AHBL.com>
Subject: 2nd point of access for Port of PT BSP (SUB2025-07)
Hi John, the hearing examiner wanted to know if you had issue with only one point of
access for the Port Districts (SUB 2025-00007) eleven proposed 1 acres lots (1st
attachment) for light industrial south of the PT airport per Section 18.30.080(1)(h) JCC.
You have already reviewed the traffic study (Exhibit 12) for this proposal that has 26 foot
wide paved roads.
DCD doesn’t think that a 2nd emergency access is required and neither did the fire marshal
(2nd attachment).
Let us know what you think in an e-mail so we can provide it the H.E. by January 2, 2026.
Thanks
Greg Ballard (he/his)
Jefferson County DCD
Development Code Administrator
gballard@co.jefferson.wa.us
(360) 379-4454