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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-1975I 1� a VVVV 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. A M Jefferson County Planning Commission OOURTHOU86 PORT TOWNBEND, WABHINmTON 98388 MI V[= 'OF .JUNE 4; :1915 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. Y R] 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