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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Boazd of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator` ,'
FROM: Stacie Hoskins, Planning Manager
Michelle McConnell, Associate Planner, Long Range Planning Lead ` ~ ~~ a,
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DATE: June 3, 2013 ""
SUBJECT: Planning Commission District 3 Appointment
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The nine-member Jefferson County Planning Commission currently has two
vacancies for District 2 and 3 representatives for terms that expired March 17 of this year:
• District 2 - A four-year term to expire March 17, 2017; and
• District 3 - A four-year term to expire March 17, 2017.
Department of Community Development provides this overview with a recommendation for
appointments.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PROS and CONS: Planning is intended to guide and regulate the
physical development and servicing of lands to provide predictability and consistency for citizens and
agencies, and to assure high standards of the natural environment for living, operation of commerce,
industry, agriculture and recreation while conserving the highest degree of public health, safety, morals and
welfare in view of the need for a strong local economy. To this end the Board of County Commissioners
(BoCC) established a Planning Agency comprised of a department and a commission. Per the originating
resolution, the commission should assist the department in carrying out its duties, by and through engaging
the public in the preparation and review of comprehensive plans and development regulations. The
department shall forward any commission recommendation on to the BoCC and a final departmental
recommendation on matters before the Board.
Both vacant positions are four-year terms that expired on March 17 of this year. District 2 representative
Mr. Peter Downey indicated that he would `retire' from service after two consecutive four-year terms.
District 3 representative Mr. Richard Hull was first appointed in 2009 and was elected by the membership
as Vice Chair in 2011. Mr. Hull has indicated he wants to continue serving and submitted a Volunteer
Application/Statement of Interest.
The Planning Commission website was updated on Apri12 and May 14 of this year to announce the
vacancies and invite interested parties to submit applications. On April 12 and May 14, a one-page
announcement was distributed via email to Planning Commission members and the Interested Parties list
(approx. 80 recipients) to further publicize the vacancies. On April 17 and May 22, a legal ad was
published in the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader newspaper to notice the vacancies and solicit
applications.
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Only one application (H. Putterman) has been received for District 2 in response to recent advertising and
one application for District 3 from `incumbent' Mr. Hull indicating his interest to be reappointed. Mr. Hull
is a retired scientist and college professor who has four years of experience as a Jefferson County Planning
Commissioner. His participation has included the review of numerous proposals for Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, Unified Development Code amendments, and the group's early efforts to begin a Periodic
Assessment in support of the state Growth Management Act-required Comprehensive Plan Update. DCD
has found Mr. Hull to be a valued member of the Planning Commission who makes positive contributions
to deliberations and group dialogue. He is highly skilled in keeping discussions focused on key topics and
issues. His willingness to serve as anofficer -Vice Chair in 2011 - to represent the interests of District 3
residents and his eagerness to keep serving is recognized and appreciated. Staff believes Mr. Hull will
continue to provide thoughtful input to the Planning Commission and recommends him for continued
public service.
Because the next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, 2013, staff urges
timely action by the Board to allow Mr. Hull's participation. Further, staff will schedule an interview with
Mr. Putterman to commence the candidate review process, while still continuing to accept applications.
Staff anticipates making a recommendation for District 2 appointment in time for the new member to
participate in the July 17 meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT/COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS: There is no fiscal impact to the county's General
Fund for re-appointing a member to serve on the Planning Commission (PC). The 2013 DCD and PC
Budgets are based on nine (9) PC members and this appointee would serve as part of the group.
Based on the findings of the DCD interview team, staff recommends the
BoCC:
1. Re-appoint Richard Hull as a District 3 representative on the Planning Commission to serve a
four year term ending March 19, 2017.
2. Direct staff to interview Mr. Putterman, continue seeking candidates for the District 2 position,
and to make a recommendation for appointment when a suitable applicant is identified.
RE W + D Y:
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Philip Mor ,County Adminis Bator
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