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Home My WebLink About09-05-1979WE Jeffersono, Planning • o MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 5, 1979 I. OPENING BUSINESS II. MISCELLANEOUS III. PRELIMINARY LONG PLATS A. River Valley View, #R-79 IV. CURRENT USE TAX ASSESSMENT REQUESTS A. Alex Bergeson, #1-79 and #2-79 V. FINAL LONG PLATS A. Chimacum Creek Estates, #C-78 B. Tamarack Village, #T-78 VI.} PETITIONS FOR VACATION OF COUNTY ROADS A. Florence Hos B. Jefferson County VII. 1980 JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION PRELIMINARY BUDGETS AND WORK PROGRAMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT IX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES NOTE: This meting was tape recorded and the tapes are on file with the Jefferson County Planning Department. I- I. II. OPENING BUSINESS The meting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chairman Short. Members present were Norris Short, George Burkhart, Finis Stevens, Dorithe Harring- ton, Eva Taylor, Harry Pollard, and D. Stewart Lennox. A quorum was declared by Chairman Short. Eva Taylor left at 10:00 p.m., during the discussion of Florence Hos'.,petition to vacate a portion of a County road. Representing the Planning Department were Director David Goldsmith, Assistant Planner Tom Aumock, Associate Planners Carol Saari and Ed Darden, and Secretary Laura Southmayd. Guests were Mark,C. Triplett, Charles D. Messinger, Alex Bergeson, Richard H. Fisher, Janee Lennox, Joe E. Melton, Bert Lee Cox, M.L. Anderson, and Jefferson County Health Department Director Randy Durant. Minutes of July"11, 1979, were approved as written. Minutes of August 1, 1979, were approved with one:correction. The last sentence under item-"B" of section two, "Road Numbering/Signing", was deleted because i:t was felt the statement was in conflict with action taken by the Commission on the subject. MISCELLANEOUS - Members were remWed they could not add to a petition for vacatirq"a County road or alley; make a recommendation of approval only if addition road or alley ✓ be vacate&,at the same time. Members could recommend that only a portion of the road or alley proposed for vacation be approved, or that the petitioner be asked to resumit the petition with additions. - A special workshop meeting was scheduled for September 19,-1979, at 7:30 p.m. PRELIMINARY LONG PLATS A. River Valley View, #R-79: Tom Aumock reported on the proposed development. Approximately nine acres will be divided into eight,,single, fam�rly•,residential sites, in addition to a twenty-one acre undeveloped tract. The property is located one and a half miles south of Quilcene on the east side of Highway 101 and north of the Big Quilcene River Bridge. The development will have attendent utilities, a private community water supply, individual septic tanks and drain - fields, and establighed roads. The required open space will be provided within the undeveloped tracts. (A copy of the staff report is attached to the official minutes.) Tom Aumock read a letter dated August 15, 1979, from Elmer and Ruby Renskers, adjacent property owners to the development. The Renskers gave permission to the applicant for necessary road construction from and including the cul-de-sac on Lot 2, as long as thearoad was Left passable at the end of each days construc- tion. Adjacent property , rner,, Morry Anderson, expressed a concern for the undeveloped tract being developed as a travel trailer park. Tom Aumock replied that at this point the County has no jurisdiction over the undeveloped tract because nai-formal application has bee made for any type of development on it. Mark Trippeet, the -1- U TV. V: applicant's representative, said the owner wished to disclose all his land on the plat, thus he included the undeveloped area'in the proposal. Members discussed existing access onto the'undeveloped tract from State High-4 way 101. Tom Aumock explained, according to the Washxngton'State Department of Transportation, no access permit has been acquired, '.Mark Tripplet said a one hundred twenty foot driveway, not a road, exists for use by one .residence on the undeveloped tract. Members also discussed proposed septic tank and drain - fields, drainage, and water supply with County Health Sanitarian, Randy Durant. Dorithe Harrington moved to recommend. to the County Commissioners they accept the findings made and approve the preliminary.)plat subject to the conditions \/ presented. Eva Taylor seconded the motion. Norris Short' hort moved to amend the �`` ration to add a condition that would read "The ten percentEopen space area shall be shown on the face of the plat." Harry Pollard seconded the motion and upon a vote it carried with unanimous approval. Dorithe Harrington.withdrew her ration and Eva Taylor withdrew her second. Dorithe Harrington moved to recommend to the County Commissioners they accept the findings made and approve the prelim- inary plat subject to the +conditions presented and the ,Comffission!s 'add d :condi- ti€on:platHarry:Pollard seconded the motion. It carried with unan'nmous approval. CURRENT USE TAX ASSESSMENT REQUESTS A. Alex Bergeson, #1 and 2-79: Ed Darden reviewd the requests to designate two - parcels of land as open space. The parcels are located approximately one half mile south of Coyle on the Toandos Peninsula on predominately wooded areas. Mr. Darden read findings.made by the Planning Department and the Assessor's Office. (A copy of the staff report is attached to the official minutes.) The applicant Alex Bergeson was asked to identify how approval: of his requests would be in compliance with. the Comprehensive Plan. He replied, although he,would not btff0d1J.;y , desi 90ate , the. sites ars open for publ i.c hunting, it wool4-9ti T `be used by the public for such. He would like to designate the sites as,wildlife sanctuaries. Members discussed possible benefits taxpayers would receive if the;sites were designated open space, indluding Mr. Bergeson's stated benefit. Members also discussed the actual effects approval of the :requests,,woald have on the County tax base. David,Gdldsmith explained, what is deducted from Mr. Bergeson's taxes will be picked up by the all other taxpayers.. George Burkhart moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners they approve_ the requests in that they are in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Dorithe Harrington seconded the motion and upon a vote it carried with onanimous.approval. FINAL LONG PLATS A. Chimacum Creek Estates, #C-78: Tom Aumock reported.on the subdivision. Forty-three acres south of the Hadlock Road and east of Chimacum Creek will be divided into forty-nine single -Family residential sites having all required improvements. Conditions for approval, as designed by the County August 7, 1978, -2- ,. 0 • VI. VII. were read by Mr. Aumock. He noted all conditions have been met. Eva Taylor moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners they accept the final plat. Dorithe Harrington seconded the motion -and upona vote it carried with unanimous approval. B. Tamarack Village, #T-78: A review of the development was made by Tom Aumock. Twenty-two acres.one_.quarter mile west of the Irdndale Grocery Store will be divided into forty-nine single family residential lots. All conditions of approval made by the County June 12, 19783 were met. Mr. Aumock read those conditions. George Burkhart raved to recommend to the County Commissioners they accept the final plat. Finis Stevens made a second and, upon a vote, the motion carried unanimously. PETITIONS FOR VACATION OF COUNTY ROADS A. Florence Hos: Carol Saari reported on the petition. .::Itis proposed that a triangular portion of 5th Street in Gise's Addition to Port Townsend be vacated in order to allow the petitioner to create adequate area for resi'denital develop- ment. Miss. Saari read department and agency findings,.and a suggested condi= tion for approval. (A.'copy of the staff report is attached to the official minutes.) Members discussed the situation of the utility pole placement; whether it is within or outside the proposed vacated.area. Carol. Saari, explained that, due to limited preparation time of the petition, the power and telephone companies were unablel�to.establish the pole's location.. A survey wowld be required. George Burkhart said he felt that information was inadequate as to the utility pole and possible obtaining of a utilities easement. Therefore, he moved to recommend the -petition be ignored because actions will. be made, after Planning - Commission action is taken. There being no second, the motion was not acted upon. Finis Stevens moved to recommend to the County Commissioners they accept the findings stated and approve the request subject to the suggested condition. Dorithe Harrington seconded the.motion. Upon a vote it carried with four in favor and one opposed, George Burkhart. B. Jefferson County: The intent of the County is to vacate all that part of the Port Ludlow -Paradise Bay Road lying outside the constructed relocation of that road at their junction:. (A'report is Attached to the official mihutes.: �. George Burkhart moved to recommend to the Board of Commissioners the intent be approved subject to the condition stated. Harry Pollard seconded the motion and upon a vote it carried unanimously. 1980 JEFFERSON.COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION PRELIMINARY BUDGETS AND WORK PROGRAMS. David Goldsmith submitted to members for their review copies of the Planning Department`s-arid Planning Commission's preliminary budgets. He also submitted to members a work program for the remainder of 1979 and for 1980. He noted -3- no more staff time could be allocated to any new projects. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. IX. APPROVAL OF MINUTES These minutes are approved this 7th day of November, 1979. Norris W. Short, Chairman Laura C. Southmayd, Secretary -4- , Rl ER VALLEY VIEW DEVELOPER: Aryid ;. LOCATION: Approximately 1.5 miles south of Quilcene on the east side of State Highway 101 and north of the Sig -Qui-lcene Rioter Bridge in the 4outheast Quarter of Section 22, -Township 27 North, Range 2 West, H.M. The resid ual , area, is -on, a wooded plateau overlooking a s ;rsely wooded s ll valley cot�wt ulp , the.,�:� g, , Qyil, one River. DEVELOPMENT: To divide 29.5 acres; 8.5 acres into 8 single fatly 10d.40i;�; sites eRtt 2.1 acre undeveloped tract • (Tract A). Y ESIGN AND/OR REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS: '- _ Lots; 7.67 acres allocated to lots or 26% of total ; average lots sf;#,' Wp i ,be :t . approximately '1 acre 0.°� .Roads: .59 acres allocated to roads or 2% of total; will establish a-60 foot public right-of-way having a SQ foot radius cul-dewsac that accesses ate: Stag Highway 101 Q. Common Area: S acres allocated to open space or 10.5% of the total located - Within Tract A D. Undeveloped Area,: 18.24 acres undeveloped or 61.5% of the total. E. Water Supply Source: private community water source F. Sewage Disposal Method:' individual septic tanks and drainfields, DEPARTMENT AND AGENCY FINDINGS: A. Jefferson County`Planning Department: 1. The proposed development is designated rural in the Jefferson County .Comprehen-w^ sine Plan optimum land use map. 2. As designated in the Jefferson County Park, Recreation, and Open Space Pl;an,.a„ bike trail route runs along State Highway 101. .3. The proposed project has been reviewed and processed under the Washington State Environmental Policy Act by Jefferson County as lead agency. The'County has; issued a forwAl declaration of non -significance thereby declaring that the anticipated project i ►cts do not merit the preparation of an environmental impact statement. B. Jefferson County Health Department: Soils are found to be acceptable for on- site°`. =disposale.C.on County Public Works Department: No comment. D. Quilcene Firs Protection District #E2: No comment. F. Quilcene School District #48: No comment. DEPARTMENT` AND AGENCY CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL: A.- Jefferson County Planning Department: 1. A plat certificate shall be submitted prior to final plat approval:,:tesicertJill- land encumbrances and*apy parties with legal interest tp the Land,."., , 2. Easements to open spaces shall be declared on the face of the- wylart."Rr by separate documents filed concurrently with the final -plat.., =" B. Jefferson County Health Department. -• 1. The proposed water system must be approved relative to source, supply,. distri.:. bution, and installation by the Washington State,Depar nt,Of $ocia.lt and Health Services, Health Services Division of the Water Sop$, �,es,a ..Wute Section, prior to final plat approval. '> 2. T4q face of the final plat shall contain the notatim -. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASER'S (1) Approval of this subdivision does not constitute approval of each lot for on -site sewage disposal systems, Approval of each tat will be conditional on building plot plans,•contours, and soil fogditigns on each lot. 12) Drainfieids shall be located no closer than fifteeA;;f,-,;p1.uS the height. of the bank, to the edge of the bank as per W.C. r- I L • t � � 1 ALEX BERGESON CURRENT USE ASSESSI 3T R�WES PROPOSAL: To designate two parcels of land as open spat fQ:r current..use #, assessment - No monetary income is derived from either parcel. , LOCATION: Approximately one-half mile south of Coyle on the Toandos Pen nsula,, w:#hin:- Section 4, Township 25 North, Range 1 West, W.M. One parcel,'cons'isti,ng a 3`.T acres, is described as Tax Lot 30 less Tax Lot 9. The other parcel, comisting. of 4.1 acres, is described as Tax Lot 32. The parcels are:not contiguous, they arg $4WAted by appxoximately 300 feet, Both parcels are predominately wow ams• REVIEW CRITERIA: The applications are to be reviewed for conformance with the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and the Jefferson County Park, Rocreation:and,:.Q! 0 Space Plan.. DEPARTMENT FINDINGS: I. Jefferson County Planning Department: a. -Policy 1(a,c and e) of the open space section of the Jefferson Cotjtn" sive Plan may be applicable•to the two parcels. b. The two parcels are within an area designated rural on the optimum Und.usI of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan. c. The Jefferson County Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan does not designate. any bike or horse trails in the vicinity of the two parcels. 2. Jefferson County Assessor's Office: At current assessment and levy,'the ,anticipated. reduction in property tax for Tax Lot 30 minus Tax Lot 9 would be $46.13. The reduction for Tax Lot 32 would be $51.25. I - 1 FLORE"SCE NOS PETITIO1 FOR VACATION OF COUNTY ROAD PETITIONERS: (All located in Gise's Addition to Port'Townsend; Section, 16,. Township 30 North, Range 1 nest, W.M.) I. Arthur J. Hinds; Block 5, Lots 1 through 4 2. H.O. Bromley; Block 16, Lots 1 through 40 and 3. C.A. Watts; Block 13, Lots 7 and 8 4. Gorge H. Bromley; Block 7, Lot 2, Southeast 5. William Whiteman; Block 2, Lot 1 6. Alfred Roden; All of Blocks 9, 10, 21 and 22 7. Mrs. Robert S. Larson; Block 3, Lots 2 through 8. Kenneth W. Austin; Block 18, Lots 1 and 2 9. Bertha Allie; Block 14, Lots 6 through 8 10. Emily F. Gillam; Block 6, Lots 3 through 6 Block 17, Lots 1 through 4 Quarter, and Lots 3 through 8 4 REQUEST AND ROAD DESCRIPTION: To vacate that triangular portion of 5th Street described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest Corner of Block 150 running west a distance of 30 feet, thence southeasterly to a point lying 30 feet south of said Southwest Corner of Block 15, thence north to the point of beginning; within. Gise's Addition to Port Townsend, Section 16, Township 30 North, Range 1 West, W.M. The principal petitioner, Florence Hos, is requesting to vacate that portion of 5th Street in order to obtain acceptable setbacks for building a home on Lots 1 and 2. Block 15, as per Jefferson County Building Department setback requirements (20. feet from front property line and 3 feet from side and back property lines). At present the subject portion of the road is undeveloped and is covered with - grass and few trees. A utility pole (telephone and power) is located in.the immediate area, although without a survey of the property it is hard to determine if it lies within the subject road vacation area. DEPARTMENT AND AGENCY FINDINGS: 1. 'Jefferson County Public Works Department: a. The proposed vacation will not conflict with the orderly expansion of the. - County road system. b. The proposed vacation will not hinder overall area circulation. c. The proposed vacation will not require compensation by the applicant for past expenditures., pursuant to Jefferson County Ordinance No. 2-76. d. The property was posted August 28, 1979, for notification of a public bearing to be held by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners September 17, 1979. 2. Cape George Fire- Protection District #b ; (Unavailable for commnents . ) 3. Lmergency Medical Services Council: The proposed' vacation will not hinder- the efficient delivery of emergency services to the area in which the proposed-vaca- tion is located. 4. Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company: (Unavailable for co nts.)' 5. City of Port Townsend Utilities: Not applicable; there are no water lines in the area. Properties are served by individual wells for water supply. 6. Puget Sound Power and Light Company: The proposed vacation may hinder the -:,mainten- ance of existing electric power service lines or poles. Without a survey it is hard to determine if the pole lies within the subject road vacation,area. 7. Jefferson County Planning Department: a. The Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan optimum land use map designation for the area the proposed vacation is located, and surrounding area, is industrial. b. The proposed vacation is not designated a trail corridor according to the Jefferson County Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan. c.. The public hearing for the subject road vacation will'be September 17, 1979, at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Courthouse, -Fort Townsend. The legal notice will be in the September 5 and 12, 1979,.edition of the art Town- send Leader SUGGESTED CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL: 1. The applicant shall contact Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company and.Puget Sound Power and Light Company to determine if the utility pole lies withfn-the subject road vacation area. If so, the applicant shall secure the necessary easements with the telephone and electric companies (ie. for maintenance and installation) pria,r to final approval by the Board of Commissioners, JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMM SlORM INTENT TO VACAU A,,COU#,T Y, REqUEST AND ROAD DESCRIPTION: To - vacate all that part of the: ft.rtl0lowwF41�44isesay, Row, VIA? 9utsift'the relocation of said: road at the junction .,jdtA'J wit n Section 17s Township 28 North, Range 1 W.M. fast, `The-,relocatimroad was coastructed to County standards,: abo# --three: Matht a go --by Pope and Talbot Developants Inc, and has been in,'use Ace then.- The, Y the M& subject acated m,4 fs now tom wc W telvp", or powroa 11ha nor water lines. 'DEPARTMENT FINDINGS: Jefferson County .Public. Works Department; The Proposed vacation wil.l. -fit confl ict,with the: a ,r#r),4, y fxpas 4Y. County road system. b The proposed vacation will ,not hinder'overall area -,circulation. c: The proposed vacation wil.1 not require compensation by oe appli, U expenditures* pursuant - to Jefferson County Ordinance -No. t46 44 The propoerty was posted for notification of a public he4ring to I*,.- iiby the Jefferson County Board of Cowis$imp Ts SeptemWr IQR' 1979. 2. Jefferson County Planning Pepartment: tion for a* The Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan optimum land use map-desi�st the area the proposed vacation is located,,.aad surrounding 04a 1, burbmPort Ludlow-0Paradise Roads County Road No. 6* is a,designate biketmi4cj,. I , ,or ing to the Jefferson County Park, Recreation and Open Sj4ce flan., co TAx I will.be landlocked with the vacation of.subject r0od d , T4 Public* to.ring for.the subject road vacation will b#iSeptember 10,*, 1970, 0 10: 30,",,4. m" in the Comissioner o Ctoibers, Courtho*�,- P rt Tow"end. The lqgal notIce will be in the August 90,1,4079, and of the Pt't'Towmen SUGGESTED CONDITIQq� FOR APPROVAL; L Popp,4nd Tal 00% shal I secure an easement to Tax 1 for access to za Cqw r 0441 W. roAut' Ian: apprqV4,1 oy*.the Board. of Couwty, 3. 4�,