HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 18 - Email - Communication with Petitioner re Utility easement and appraisalFrom:James Burnell
To:Joshua Thornton
Subject:Re: Mumby Rd Vacation
Date:Friday, February 27, 2026 4:01:15 PM
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No problem with granting as easement & thanksfir update & list of appraisers. Take care &
have a nice weekend
James Burnell
Attorney at Law
Smith Tower
506 2nd Avenue, Suite 3205
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.264.9444
On Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 3:13 PM Joshua Thornton <JThornton@co.jefferson.wa.us> wrote:
Good Afternoon,
I am working on drafting reports that will be submitted to the hearing examiner and wanted
to share what will be included regarding the utility easement aspect:
Jefferson County PUD #1 has electrical lines within the Subject Right of Way that appear to
match the alignment for an easement for ingress, egress, access and utilities shown on the
record of survey for a boundary line adjustment recorded under Jefferson County Auditor’s
File Number (AFN) 576843 Exhibits 15 & 16. This easement is not referenced by AFN
number on the record of survey and Jefferson County Public Works could not locate the
easement. Petitioner states he believes an easement was granted for the utility lines many
years ago and has no opposition to granting one if needed.
Please confirm that I am correct in my understanding you would be willing to grant a utility
easement if needed as a condition for the vacation. I have reviewed the application and do
not see a reason you cannot order the appraisal that would be needed. As we previously
discussed we cannot making a recommendation or endorse any specific firm but can share
with you a list of appraisers who have been used in other recent vacation applications or are
local to our area:
Summit to Sound Appraisal, LLC – 206-679-8216 – stacey@summittosoundappraisal.com
Langston Professional Services – 360-582-0714 - phil@olypen.com
North Coast Appraisal Group – 206-558-2323 - orders@northcoastapp.com
Peak Northwest Appraisals – 360-271-5452 - cj.pnwa@gmail.com
Olympus Appraisal – 360-732-0251 - olyappr@olypen.com
Please let me know if you have any questions thank you.
Josh 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
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