HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-01-1979Jefferson
County Planning Commission
PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON 98368
MINUTES OF AUGUST 1, 1979
I. OPENING BUSINESS
II. DISCUSSION, PLANNING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
A. Tri-Area By -Pass
B. Road Numbering/Signing
C. Map Reading
D. Site Inspections
E. Planning Association of Washington Fall Conference
F. Snhomi.sh County Interim Growth Management -Policy
G. 1979 Jefferson County Planning Department Work Program
H. Jefferson County Planning Commission Workshop
III. ADJOURNMENT
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
NOTE: Thfs�lmeeting was tape recorded and the tapes are on file with the
Jefferson County Planning Department.
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II.
OPENING BUSINESS
The meting was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Chairman Short.
Members present were Norris Short, William Svensson, Richard Kenyon, Dorithe'°Harrifig—
ton, Finis Stevens, George Burkhart, and D. Stewart Lennox. A quorum was declared by
Chairman Short.
Representing the Planning Department were: Director David Goldsmith, Associate Planners
Carol Saari and Ed Darden, and Secretary Laura Southmayd.
Jack Griffths was present.
DISCUSSION, PLANNING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
A. Tri-Area By -Pass: Chairman Short explained that at the July 24, 1979, worksh6p
meting members present discussed a possible by-pass for County Road #12 in the
Tri-Area with County Engineer Milt Sanstrom. They asked the Planning Department staff
to draft a resolution for the Commission recommending to the. County Commissioners they
initiate a study to determine the feasibility of creating a by-pass. The study would
investigate possible routes for a by-pass and respective implementing elements, such
as limited access.
The Planning Department presented a resolution as requested (copy attached to official
minutes). George Burkhart moved to adopt the resolution as written with ohe dhangC
The crancTudfng, paragraph, should read "Ndw, therefore, be it- resolved, the .Jdfferson
County Planning Commission recommends to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
that preliminary studies be commended to determine the feasibility of establishing
a new right-of-way for this section of roadway." Finis Stevens seconded the motion
and upon a vote it carried with unanimous approval.
B. Road Numbering/Signing: Members discussed the use of numbersiinidentifying roads
on road signs. Some members felt numbers could be confusing and hard to remember.
Some felt road names could be difficult to establish as they sometimes create
emotional conflicts and existing names may be in conflict. No.other alternatives
were suggested. Members also discussed mile posts and their use. Members had con-
trary feelings about their effectiveness.
C. Map Readi.nq: David Goldsmith explained to members how to read maps. He reviewed
the Willimatte Meander system, topographic lines, laditude and longitude, and plat
map features.
D. Site Inspections: Members decided that Site inspections be made as a group effort
only when the Planning Department determines it necessary.- Members asked that infor-
mation sheets be sent earlier in order that enough time be allowed for them to make
individual site inspections prior to meetings.
E. Planninq Association of Washington Fall Conference: David Goldsmith reminddd:
members that the P.A.W. Fall Conference, sponsored by the Commission, is being
held October 3rd through 5th at Fort Worden State Park. Agendas will be available
in September.
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' . Snhomish County Interim Growth Mara Bement Policy: An information sheet was
distributed to members explaining a policy established by Snohomish County
requiring a 'fee for new developments that would compensate for effects created
by the development on schools, public utilities, etc. The policy is being
examined by the courts.
Q. 1979 Jefferson County Planning Department Work Program: David Goldsmith
reported on work performed by the staff in the past year and what is programmed
for the coming year. He noted the upcoming schedule is full. It will be
reviewed by the Commission, along with the 1980 preliminary budget, at the
September meeting.
B. Jbffietson Couaty-Ptahnfng Commission Workshop: A special workshop meeting
was scheduled for August 15tn.
III. ADJOURNMENT'
The .meetin.g) adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
These minutes are approved this 5th day of September, 1979.
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