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Jefferson CountyPlanning Commission
PORT TOWNSENO, WASHINGTON 93368
MINUTES OF AUGUST 15, 1979, WORKSHOP
I. OPENING BUSINESS
II. DISCUSSION, PLANNING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
A. Snohomish County Interim Growth Management Policy
B. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Implementing Ordinance
C. Jefferson County Comunity Plans
D. Jefferson County Planning Department Staff Time Allocations
E. Proposed Jefferson County Membership Camper Club Ordinance
F. Proposed Oil Pipe -lilies in Jefferson County
111. ADJOURNMENT
TV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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I.
OPENING BUSINESS
The workshop began at 7:30 p.m
Members present were Norris Short, Harry Pollard, William Svensson, George Burkhart,
Eva Taylor, and Finis Stevens.
Representing the Planning Department were Director David Goldsmith, Assor,iate Plan-
ners Carol Saari and Ed Darden, and Secretary Laurra'.Southmayd.
II. DISCUSSION; PLANNING PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
A. Snohomish County Interim Growth Management Policy: David Goldsmith summarized
action taken on an interim policy of Snohomish County which requires that new
aevelopmdnts,�af e, be 'paid .that would subs.idiz.e, s -1 -districts, fire districts,,vp-ub:lT,c�
utility districts, parks department, road engineer's department, and sewer/water
districts for capital improvement costs. The implementation of that policy is being
considered by the dourts. Superior Court upheld it and the Court of Appeals is now
reviewing it. The concern of the courts is whether it's constitutionally legal or
not.
Members discussed the policy. The consensus was mixed on whether such a management
policy should be looked into for Jefferson County if the .courts decided,in its favor.
B. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Implementing Ordinance: David Goldsmith
explained the e'lemerfts of a possible implementing ordinance that could be developed
for the County Comprehensive Plan under the Planning Enabling. Act. The ordinance
would require that a certificate of compliance be obtained by developers for projects
that need to be reviewed by (1) the State Environmental Policy Act, (2) the County
Comprehensive Plan's goals and policies, and (3) performance standards that would be
adopted within the ordinance. The certificate of compliance would be obtained by
the Board of County Commissioners administratively, or, as.recommended by the Plan-
ning Commission, interpretively or legislatively. This form of implementation would
be flexible, as is designated in the Comprehensive Plan.
Members discussed how such an ordinance would work. The general consensus was the
proposal -appeared feasible and it might.be the best possible implementing ordinace
for Jefferson County.
C. Jefferson County Community Plans: It was explained by David Goldsmith that the
Tri-Area community's plan is being developed now and two other communities, Brinnon
and the Chimacum Valleys, will be developing theirs nextyear. Other communities
would not be able to develop plans until 1981 because of resteaInts on Planning
Department staff time. Some communities may not want any plan. They may feel
satisfied with the County Comprehensive Plan biting a reflection of goals and polices
for growth and development in their area.
D. Jefferson County Plannin, Department Staff Time Allocations: David Goldsmith
explained that one quarter staff time is spent inilong range projects and -three
quarter of its time is spent in administration. The Board of Commissioners, Shore-
line Commission, and Plannning Commission each rec6ive approximately one quarter of
of staffs tiles_ , At the September meeting of the Commission, the Planning Department
program will be prioritized, along with the 1980 Planning Department and Planning
Commission budgets.
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E. Proposed Jefferson County Membership JCamver� Club Ordinance: David Golldsmith
asked members if they preferred that a restriction be placed on the Number of
people or the number of units a camp site should have in the membership camper
club ordinance being drafted. Members generdDy agreed that a restriction should
be placed on units.
F. Proposed Oil.Pipe.lines =in Jefferson County: David Goldsmith noted four pipe-
lines are proposed for distributing crude oil from the Alaskan North Slope. Two
are proposed to cross through Jefferson County, the Northern Tier Pipeline Company
and Trans -Mountain Company.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The workshop adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
These minutes are approved this 5th day of September, 1979.
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Laura Southmayd, Secretar