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JEFFERSON COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF JUNE 4, 1975
I. Opening Business
II. Old Business
A. Preliminary Plat R6newal of
Hoh Rain Forest Lots
B. Proposed Preliminary Plat of
Woodland A.cre.s
III. Next Meeting
IV. Adjournment
NOTE: This meeting was tape recorded and is on file
with the Jefferson County Planning Department.
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Jefferson County Planning Commission
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PORT TOWNBEND, WABHINmTON 98388
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I. Opening Business
Chairman Norris Short called the meeting to order.at 7:30 p.m. Quorum
arrived at 7:45 p.m.
Ambers present were Finis Stevens, Harry Pollard,. Chet Dalgleish, Fred
Lester, Ed Wainwright, Fred Houghton, and Eva Taylor.
Planning Department staff present were David Cunningham and Tom Aumck.
Guests were Mr. and Mrs..Harold Brandeberry,.Joe Cipriotti, Ed.Becker, Sam
Swanson, and Hid Dais
II. Old Business
A. Preliminary Plat Renewal of Hoh Rain Forest Lots: The continued hear-
ing on the application of Mr. Harold Brandeberry for the renewal of prelim-
inary plat approval was opened with Dave Cunningham presenting a brief
synopsis of the Brandeberry Plat and his request for renewal of pre -plat
approval. In the previous hearing, it was found that Mr. Brandeberry would
have difficulty in meeting the 60 foot right -of -gray provision for roads.
It was concluded by the Commission that Mr. Brandeberry shall approach all
present lotowners around and within the subject preliminary plat for ease-
ments to fulfill the 60 foot right-of-way requirement:, Mr. Brandeberry
appeared before the Commission with 7 out of 9 responses to his request for
grant of easements from the propertyowners. The Commission noted that 100%
approval would be required.
Discussion revolved on alternatives to Mr. Brandeberry's problem. These
alternatives were:
1. Approve the renewal of preliminary. - plat approval 'With only a 30 foot
right-of-way provision.
2. Disapprove the renewal of preliminary plat approval.
3. Approve the renewal of preliminary plat approval subject to the condition
that the 30 foot roads within the subject plat remain private in perpetuity.
4. Have all the existing propertyowners within and adjacent to the subject
plat grant easement for road purposes.
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5. Adjustment of plat layout to accommodate and expand right-of-way to 60
foot width.
Finis Stevens moved to continue the public hearing at the next meting of
the Commission and have Mr..Brandeberry continue discussions with the
propertyowners toward a solution. Seconded and carried unanimously.
B. Proposed Preliminary Plat of Woodland Acres: Planning Director, *Dave
Cunningham, presented the Plat Report of the proposed plat, followed by a
slide show of aerial photographs:of the subject.site and surrounding area.
A letter from the City of Port Townsend Water Department regarding the•City's
willingness and capability to supply water to the proposed plat. Extensive
discussion ensued regarding water. guarantee - conclusions,.water.available
now and Water Department predicts availability in 12 months and probably 36
months but they can only guarantee it if the $500 fee is.paid for each tap.
Discussion of the variance request concluded with approval, followed by
discussion of "Division -No. 1" of the proposed plat and the 10% open space
requirement. It was found that Divsion No. 1 as proposed will require
additional open space. At this point, Mr. Swanson, developer., proposed to
designate one lot as a "temporary park" to.fulfill the -lot requirement for
Division No. 1. The "temporary park" designation would mean the lot would
revert back to a saleable lot at such time that the 10% park requirement can
be met by other means.
Harry Pollard moved to recommend approval of the preliminary plat proposal
to the County .Commissioner's subject to the conditions of approval outlined,
in the Plat Report, including recommendation of approval of the Variance
Request, and the additional condition established by the Commission that "the
Final Plat shall be so conditioned and restricted that no lot shall be sold
until water service is.guaranteed and all hookup fees paid". Seconded and
carried, Finis Stevens having the only dissenting vote.
III. Next Meeting T least Nokobu Odsq!
The next meeting is scheduled for June 25th, 1975 at the regular meeting time
and place.
IV. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas Aumock
Assistant Planner and Acting
Secretary for the Commission