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District No. 1 Commissioner: Phil Johnson
District No. 2 Commissioner: David W. Sullivan
District No. 3 Commissioner: Kathleen Kler
County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Erin Lundgren
MINUTES 9
Week of March 16. 2015 -- --
Chairman David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the
presence of Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner Kathleen Kier.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments made by
citizens in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
9 citizens voiced concern over homeless individuals in Jefferson County and the "Tent City" which has
been established at the Fairgrounds;
A citizen stated that a recent study suggests that Roundup and Monsanto are to blame for autism in
children; and
A citizen reported on the status of legislation that may affect the local Pit -to -Pier process.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Johnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion,
but moved to delete Item No. 7 re: 2 separate agreements; with: 1) Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf
Resort, LLP; and 2) EA Engineering and Statesman Corp. Commissioner Johnson agreed to amend the
motion. Chairman Sullivan called for a vote on the amended motion. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
1. CALL FOR BIDS re: Jefferson County Jail Fire Alarm Replacement; Bids Accepted Until 9:30
a.m. and Opened and Read Publicly at 10:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter on Monday, April 6, 2015 in
the Commissioners' Chambers; Jefferson County Courthouse
2. AGREEMENT re: Installation of Four (4) Navigational Buoys West of Port Townsend Ferry
Dock; Total Amount Not to Exceed $5,000; WSU Jefferson County Extension; Marine Surveys &
Assessments
3. AGREEMENT Interagency, Amendment No. 1 re: Assessment of Community Health Needs,
Demographics, and Risk; In the Amount of $14,357; Jefferson County Public Health; Kitsap Public
Health District
4. AGREEMENT NO. 1563 -32718 re: Long -term Payables; No Dollar Amount; Jefferson County
Public Health; Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
5. AGREEMENT NO. C17112, Amendment No. 1 re: Consolidated Management of Work to
Include Administrative, Monitoring, Reporting, Development and Education for Public Health
Services; In the Amount of $133,463; Jefferson County Public Health; Washington State
Department of Health (DOH)
6. AGREEMENT re: Support of Student Interns at the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center; In the
Amount of $3,250; Jefferson County Public Health; Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition
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APPROVAL of MINUTES: Commissioner Kler moved to approve the Regular Meeting
minutes of December 8, 15 and 22, 2014 and the Emergency Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2014.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION: The Commissioners reported on their
meeting schedules.
Chairman Sullivan
- The Board will attend the Jefferson Transit meeting this week.
- Is unable to attend a discussion re: Combining the Resource Conservation and Development (RC &D)
and the Peninsula Development District (PDD).
- Reported the Annual Fairgrounds Garage Sale will be held on Saturday.
- Attended a Marijuana `Then and Now' meeting last week that was very educational.
Commissioner Johnson
- Plans to testify against SB5057 in Olympia on Wednesday.
- Has requested an executive session during the Transit meeting regarding potential sale of Port
Townsend property.
Commissioner Kler
- Attended the following meetings last week: Tourism Coordinating Council; Hood Canal Coordinating
Council, Substance Abuse Advisory Board and the Chamber mixer.
- Met with the Quilcene Fire Chief and the Fire Commissioners.
- Invited to give a presentation on the radio show, "Tossed Salad," regarding the State of the County.
- Participated in a webinar regarding bill updates and will attend the Legislative Steering Committee
meeting this week.
Will be attending the Board of Health meeting on Thursday.
- Will be attending a Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) meeting on
Thursday evening at Point Hudson regarding Opening of Quilcene Bay to flat fish fishing.
County Administrator Morlev
- There will be a Budget Committee Meeting on Wednesday.
- County Shared Infrastructure Overview for new /past elected next Tuesday.
BID OPENING re: Upper Hoh Road MP 3.338 Culvert Replacement, Project No. CR
18960, Federal Aid Project No. PLH- A160(001): Public Works Engineering Services Manager Jon
Watson and Engineer Mark Thurston were present for the bid opening. Engineer Thurston stated the
engineer's estimate is $539,752.00. He opened and read aloud the following three bids that were
submitted:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Gonzales Boring and Tunneling, Inc. $566,372.20
Rognlin's Construction $515,000.00
Quigg Bros. Inc. $621,000.00
Staff will review the bids and submit a recommendation for bid award to the Board at a future date.
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Fire District #2 Commissioner Phillips asked about the Devil's Vista "timber sale. Ms. Trettevik
responded that plant and environmental aspects may defer or cancel these sales. DNR will be meeting
with the County to discuss Devil's Vista and Bangor sales at a later date.
The meeting was recessed at 3:16 p.m. and reconvened at 3:34 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
LETTER OFSUPPORT.• Commissioner Kier moved to approve a letter of support for
the Oil Transportation Safety Bill ESHB1449 and SB5087 and opposition to SB5057 to be sent to
Senator Doug Ericksen, Chair of the Energy, Environment and Telecommunications Committee.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
COUNTYADMINISTR,4 TOR BRIEFING SESSION: County Administrator Philip
Morley reviewed the following with the Board.
Calendar Coordination
• Washington State Department of Natural Resources Representatives will be meeting with the
Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on March 16, 2015.
• Department of Community Development (DCD) Director Carl Smith will be meeting with the
BOCC on March 16, 2015.
• Chairman Sullivan and Commissioner Kler will be attending an Energy Lunch regarding electric
car charging stations on March 17, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Kler will be attending a Hood Canal Coordinating
Council (HCCC) meeting on March 18, 2015.
• There will be a local Board of Health meeting on March 19, 2015.
• There will be a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Hearing on March 23, 2015.
Commissioner Kler will be attending a Newly Elected Officials orientation on March 24, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board (DDAB)
meeting on March 24, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler is tentatively scheduled to attend a Students for Safe Schools meeting on
March 24, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP) meeting on
March 25, 2015.
County Administrator Philip Morley will be attending a Washington Counties Risk Pool
(WCRP) Conference on March 26 and 27, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) meeting on
March 27, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be participating in a Legislative Steering Committee (LSC) conference
call on March 27, 2015.
• There will be a retirement gathering for Solid Waste Manager Richard Talbot on March 28,
2015.
• Commissioner Johnson will be attending a Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) meeting on March 27,
2015.
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NOTICE OFADJOURNMENT.• Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting
at 4:22 p.m. until the next regular meeting or special meeting as properly noticed. Commissioner Kler
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
SEAL:
ATTEST:
Carolyn Avery
Deputy Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
David Sullivan, Chair
Phil Johnson, Member
Kathleen Kler, Member
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District No. 3 Commissioner: Kathleen Kier
County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Erin Lundgren
MINUTES
Week of March 23, 2015
Chairman David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the
presence of Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner Kathleen Kler.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments made by
citizens in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
• A citizen gave an update on the "Tent City," which has moved to Fort Worden and noted that OlyCAP's
report should reflect the most recent homeless count;
• Two citizens thanked the Board and staff of the Department of Community Development (DCD) for
their work on the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) which recently stood up against an appeal;
• A citizen gave an update on SB 5921 and urged the Board to speak against it;
• A citizen recently toured the Courthouse with the Jefferson County Historical Society. He
complimented the work ethic of County staff. He stated he is excited to see that the Dowans Creek Road
project is moving forward; and
• A citizen stated: 1) Glyphosate is in fact, a carcinogen; and 2) The park adjacent to the Tri-Area
Community Center, may be a good location for the County's homeless population.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner
Johnson moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Kler
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
I . BID AWARD re: Dowans Creek Road Realignment, County Road No.146809, County Project No.
CR17993, FEMA 1734- DR -WA, Grant No. E08 -796; In the Amount of $338,466.75; Jefferson
County Public Works; Bruch and Bruch Construction
2. AGREEMENT re: Safe Route to Schools (SRTS) State Route 19 and West Valley Road Project;
In the Amount of $190,112.91; Jefferson County Public Works; C &J Excavating
3. AGREEMENT, Change Order No. 1 re: Memorial Field Roof Rehabilitation Project, County
Project No. 301 594 154; Additional Amount of $7,270.02 for a Total of $306,669.89; Jefferson
County Public Works; Primo Construction
4. AGREEMENT, Interlocal, Amendment A re: Joint Land Use Study re: Extension of Term of
Performance; No Change in Dollar Amount; Jefferson County Department of Community
Development; Kitsap County
5. Advisory Board Resignation re: Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; District
No. 3 Representative, Clayton White
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works with them to help them cross their barrier. OlyCAP has an 8 unit emergency shelter open year
round and 45 units of affordable housing.
Chairman Sullivan opened the hearing for public testimony.
Barbara Morrey, Port Townsend: She stated she commends OlyCAP on the wonderful job they are
doing and the heroic effort that is being taken, especially in terms of housing. That is her particular
passion. Regarding data on the housing needs of Jefferson County, in the 10 year plan it asks "How
many homeless people are there in Jefferson County ?" It quotes 97 homeless for 2014. The Point in
Time count identified 355 people this year. It is to the benefit of the community to update the data in
these charts and in the information we provide for the Block Grant to reflect the 355 homeless people.
She stated that if we are getting grant funding based on need, our need is great with the 355 people. With
the Section 8 housing being closed and having a 5 year waiting list, it is no longer a community resource
list that is viable. It is something that we want to be able to impact and get funding for and get housing
for the places that could possibly rent to people. She stated that currently, the County has a 2% vacancy
rate. The community recognizes that there is no place to go. It is not just a matter of funding, it is also a
matter of where do they rent? Being able to identify those factors more clearly would be beneficial to
both OlyCAP and the community.
Hearing no further testimony, Chairman Sullivan closed the hearing.
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 11 -15 Certification of Compliance for
CDBG Public Services Grant and authorizing submission of application to the State Department of
Commerce to request $100,808.00 to fund public service activities in coordination with OlyCAP and
authorize the County Administrator as Chief Administrative Official and authorized representative to act
in official matters in connection with the application and coordination with the Auditor's office in the
County's participation in the CDBG program. Commissioner Kler seconded the motion which carried by
a unanimous vote.
BID OPENING re: Paradise Bay Road Phase II Project CR1873: Engineering Services
Manager Jon Watson and Engineer John Wayand were present for the bid opening. The project consists
of 1.16 miles of roadway in Port Ludlow and involves installing 4 foot shoulders on both sides of the
road, final paving, pavement markings and signs and lowering of one vertical crest hill to improve sight
distance. Engineer's estimate is $1,109,469.96. Engineer Wayand opened and read aloud the following 7
bids that were submitted:
BIDDER
BID AMOUNT
Lakeside Industries
$971,323.60
Larry Brown Construction, Inc.
$1,262,468.39
Stan Palmer Construction
$1,489,648.25
Nordland Construction Northwest
$1,085,858.00
Seton Construction
$1,109,004.06
Sound Excavation, Inc.
$1,135,181.75
Brach and Brach Construction
$1,167,380.65
Staff will review the bids and submit a recommendation for bid award to the Board at a future date.
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The NHP has a ranking system:
• G — Global rarity
• S — State rarity
• 1 — Critically imperiled
• 2 — Imperiled
• 3 — Vulnerable
• 4 — Apparently secure
• 5 — Demonstrably widespread
Mr. Blum explained that the areas of Devil's Vista and Lemonds Road are both categorized as G2S2.
The association of Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, Pacific Rhododendron and Huckleberry together in
the same area, comprises a plant community. He noted there is a separate plant association that is also
G2 that is Douglas Fir, Hemlock and Evergreen Huckleberry without the Pacific Rhododendron present.
There is another G2S2 that is Douglas Fir, Hemlock, SaW and Swordfem. The distinction between plant
association is pretty clear.
Mr. Blum has talked to staff of the NHP. He asked if their goal was to protect 803 associations and to
see them adequately represented in the system, what does that look like for a forested ecosystem like
this? NHP stated they are generally looking for upwards of 20 occurrences and upwards of 1,000 acres
of protection for each of these associations. Unique wetlands or bogs may require far fewer acres than
that per occurrence. There are a total of 8 known element occurrences for evaluation of the plant
community consisting of Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, Pacific Rhododendron and Huckleberry. A
ranking of A means "excellent" and a ranking of B means "good condition." Occurrences of GI and G2
species in communities ranked as A and B are to be protected. He further explained that their definition
of "protect" is: The maintenance of the status or integrity, over the long term, of identified attributes or
values including management where appropriate and giving consideration to historical disturbance
patterns, fire risk and forest health when determining appropriate conservation strategies.
Photos were taken of the area in question and were explained by Mr. Blum. He stated there were 3
options to consider: 1) Proceed with both timber sales as planned; 2) Proceed with one timber sale as
planned; modify the other timber sale by removing the unit with the sensitive plant community; or 3)
Modify both timber sales by removing units that contain the sensitive plant communities. He noted that
in this part of the state, the plants in these communities seem to be very resilient. It is a matter of striking
a balance. Mr. Blum explained that it is DNR's suggestion to modify one of these areas, and not modify
the other. He suggested moving forward with the Devil's Vista unit and not proceed with the Bangor
unit to maintain the plant community and because of water concerns in that area.
Commissioner Kler stated that she appreciated DNR taking a cautious approach.
Chairman Sullivan asked members of the audience if they had any questions. Residents of the Lemonds
Road area and other county residents were able to ask questions of Mr. Blum and the Board. Chairman
Sullivan asked if there is a buffer where logging is done? Mr. Blum replied yes there is. Commissioner
Kler further asked what is a suggested buffer? Mr. Blum replied that wind throw will probably require
approximately 25 meters.
One of the audience members stated that he did not believe that the NHP would agree with a logging
scenario. He asked the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to carefully review the information.
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• Commissioner Johnson will be attending a Jefferson Transit Finance meeting on April 7, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson will be attending a Marine Resources Committee (MRC) meeting on
April 7, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson will be attending an Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA)
meeting on April 8, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson will be out of the office on April 9, 2015.
• Chairman Sullivan is tentatively scheduled to be out of the office April 14 -17, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending the local Board of Health meeting on April 16, 2015.
Miscellaneous Items
• Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
• Tent City.
• Food bank.
• Washington Counties Administrative Association (WCAA).
• Animal Responsibility.
• Roger Short response.
• Douglas shoreline remediation.
• Countywide Planning Policies (CPP) updates: Joint Growth Management Steering
Committee (JGMSC) member.
• Labor update.
2015 Legislative Session:
• I% cap.
• Utility tax.
CLOSED SESSION. A Closed Session was scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. with
the County Administrator, Budget Consultant and Clerk of the Board/Human Resources Manager to
Discuss Strategy or Position for Collective Bargaining, Professional Negotiations, or Grievance or
Mediation Proceedings, not Subject to the Open Public Meetings Act as Outlined in RCW
42.30.140(4)(b). The actual period of time the Board met in Closed Session on this topic was from 4:20
p.m. to 4:30 p.m. At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board resumed the regular meeting.
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County Administrator: Philip Morley
Clerk of the Board: Erin Lundgren
MINUTES
Week of April 6, 2015
Chairman David Sullivan called the meeting to order at the appointed time in the
presence of Commissioner Phil Johnson and Commissioner Kathleen Kler.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following is a summary of comments made by
citizens in attendance at the meeting and reflect their personal opinions:
• Two citizens voiced concern re: zoning issues around the implementation of I -502 and how it may
affect local farming;
• Four citizens gave an update on the "Tent City," and urged the Commissioners to create a permanent
Tent City in the County;
• A citizen commented on an item on the Consent Agenda re: the hiring of a Temporary Planning
Assistant. He urged the Board to develop a policy regarding length of these types of agreements;
• A citizen stated: 1) George Huntingford will be speaking at a Chimacum Grange meeting this week;
2) Jefferson County is anti - business; 3) Many County school children are on subsidized lunches; 4) An
earthquake in our area is likely to happen; 5) Investment potential is slim; 6) A local Senior Center is
hurting financially; and 7) A local resident is being treated unfairly regarding issues with his septic
system.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kler
moved to approve all the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded
the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 12 -15 re: Finding and Determination to Declare Certain Personal Property as
Surplus and Authorize Disposal (Each Item Less than $2,500 Value)
2. BID AWARD re: Upper Hoh Road M.P. 3.338 Culvert Replacement, County Road No. 914207,
Project No. CR18960, Federal Aid Project No. PLH -A 160(001); In the Amount of $515,000;
Jefferson County Public Works; Rognlin's Inc.
3. BID AWARD re: Paradise Bay Road, Phase II Project, M.P. 0.37 to M.P. 1.53, County Road No.
503608, County Project No. CR1873, Rural Arterial Program (R.A.P.) Project No. 1609 -02; In the
Amount of $971,323.60; Jefferson County Public Works; Lakeside Industries, Inc.
4. AGREEMENT re: Upper Hoh Road M.P. 3.9 Emergency Repair, County Road No. 914207,
County Project No. X01957; In the Amount of $250,000; Jefferson County Public Works;
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: An Executive Session was scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to
10:15 a.m. with the County Administrator, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and Clerk of the Board/Human
Resources Manager regarding Attomey- Client Privilege, Potential Litigation under exemption RCW
42.30.110(1)(i) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The actual period of time the Board met in
Executive Session on this topic was from 10:02 a.m. to 10:29 a.m. At the conclusion of the Executive
Session the Board recessed resumed the meeting.
The meeting was recessed at 10:29 a.m. and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. with all three
Commissioners present.
DISCUSSION re: No Net Loss Grant: Department of Community Development (DCD)
Associate Lead Planner Donna Frostholm briefed the Board on the No Net Loss grant update. The
agenda materials included the following information:
"The Jefferson County Department of Community Development (DCD) obtained a No Net Loss (NNL)
grant from the Environmental Protection Agenda (EPA), with Clallam County as the Grant
Administrator, in 2010. Much of the work on this grant was delayed until the new Shoreline Master
Program (SMP) became effective. Due to staffing levels and the priority ofgetting permits issued, the
grant was amended so that most of the remaining work will be completed by a consultant. The EPA has
amended the contract with Clallam County and DCD has issued a request for proposals (RFP). The
Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is being advised of the contract amendment between the EPA
and Clallam County. This grant revision does not alter the agreement between Jefferson County and
Clallam County; however, the BOCC will need to approve grant funds being awarded to the selected
consultant later this month.
It was determined by DCD Management and the County Administrator that a consultant would be
needed to complete the work on this grant. DCD and Clallam County worked to revise the grant through
EPA, and in December 2014, DCD received word that the EPA approved the amendment. This revision
included a grant extension to December 31, 2016 and a modification for the majority of the work to be
completed by a consultant. DCD advertised the RFP on March 9, 2015 and received one proposal on
March 27, 2015, which was the RFP due date.
Of the $330, 000 awarded to Jefferson County in the NNL grant, approximately $44, 000 has been used
by DCD to begin implementing the grant. Of the remaining $286, 000 in the grant, $195, 000 will be
awarded to a consultant to complete the grant, $5, 000 will be used by Clallam County to continue
managing the grant, and $5, 000 has been budgeted as "pass through " funds for County GIS staff to
assist in implementing the grant. The remaining $81, 000 will be used by DCD to manage the grant
through December 31, 2016 This reduces the amount of money that DCD will bring in for the current
year and the next fiscal year, but ensures that the grant will be completed by the grant expiration date.
There is a $20, 000 match with this grant, of which $9,500 has been expended. "
Associate Planner Frostholm stated that there will be a minimal amount of work for staff on this grant. It
is the Planner's responsibility to transfer information to the consultant who then makes sure that it
complies with the NNL part of the grant. She will be the NNL project manager, but a majority of the
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Associate Planner Zmolek stated that on Page 9 of the Planning CornndWn pabkdt,W31b ploposed the
following addition to 18.20.030 Agricultural activities and accessory uses, under (1) Definitions:
(k) Agricultural Processing. Includes but is not limited to grinding, mixing, milling, canning,
packing, freezing. Includes extraction and activities to transform the agricultural product into a
value added product. Agricultural Processing for the purposes of this section shall not include
the drying, trimming and bagging of an agricultural product.
She explained that section K was added because there was concern at the Planning Commission meeting
regarding "packing." DCD wanted to make it clear that drying, trimming and bagging was not
considered "processing." She added that on an agriculturally zoned parcel it wouldn't matter, but on a
residential parcel, where a lot of organic farms are located, this could rise to the level of requiring a
Cottage Industry permit. Adding section clarifies that an individual can still dry and trim agricultural
products such as corn or marijuana, and that it would not be considered a Cottage Industry.
At the Planning Commission's last meeting, there were only seven people in the audience and their main
concern was over "unintentional consequences" such as temporary growing structure regulations. There
are concerns that this could limit other agriculture, not just marijuana crops.
Chairman Sullivan stated that limits would be imposed if they were treated as a Cottage Industry.
Associate Planner Zmolek stated that due to concerns of the public, the Planning Commission decided
they did not like the possible unintended consequences. They would like producing and processing to
have their own line and their own performance standard. The Planning Commission decided to go in
their own direction because they wanted their own thoughtful solution and addressed how they believe
mitigating the unintentional consequences should be reviewed.
Associate Planner Zmolek stated that she believes the Planning Commission originally looked at
marijuana as an agricultural product, now they are questioning this. Chairman Sullivan asked if the
Planning Commission has made a distinction between food and non -food agriculture? Associate Planner
Zmolek replied that she did not think so.
Commissioner Kler asked if we decide to go with Conditional Use Permits (CUPS) or discretionary, will
there be a higher risk of a permit not being accepted? Associate Planner Zmolek replied that if an
applicant met the performance standard, these would be set up. It is not a matter of being denied, but
would involve a longer process and a higher cost. A pre - application CUP is more expensive than no
review or a consistency review.
Chairman Sullivan noted that people are allowed a 10% impervious surface on a 10 acre parcel which
computes to 100,000 square feet. He prefers using this method for structures. An impervious surface of
10% on a 5 acre parcels allows for a 50,000 square foot structure. With a Cottage Industry, you have
5,000 square feet for processing, and 10% of that could be for growing agriculture. Commissioner Kler
asked what would the tier limits be under the Washington State Liquor Control Board (LCB)? Chairman
Sullivan replied that it would be irrelevant because the tier limits will be imposed on top of this.
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• Chairman Sullivan will be out of the office April 14 -17, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be attending a local Board of Health meeting on April 16, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson will be attending a Hood Canal Coordinating Council (HCCC) meeting
on April 14, 2015.
• Commissioner Johnson is tentatively scheduled to attend a DNR tour on April 14, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler and County Administrator Morley will be attending a Tourism Coordinating
Council (TCC) meeting on April 14, 2015.
• There will be a Public Employee Relations Commission (PERC) Tax Blues Breakfast on April
15, 2015.
• There will be a Budget Committee meeting on April 15, 2015.
• Commissioner Kler will be in Olympia for the Washington State Association of Counties
(WSAC) meeting on April 15, 2015.
• There will be a Legislative Steering Committee (LSC) and a County Road Administration Board
(CRAB) meeting on April 16, 2015.
• There will be a Veteran's Ceremony on April 18, 2015.
• There will be a Jefferson Transit meeting on April 21, 2015.
• There will be a Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAG) meeting on April 23, 2015.
• There will be a Jefferson -Port Townsend Response Emergency Planning (JPREP) meeting on
April 24, 2015.
• Brinnon Loyalty Day will be on April 24, 2015.
Miscellaneous Items
• Joint Growth Management Steering Committee (JGMSC); Status update on potential
reappointment of Frances Rawski.
• Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP) report.
• Department of Community Development (DCD) staffing.
• No -Net Loss Grant Request for Proposals (RFP).
Marijuana Moratorium.
Planning Commission.
Howard Street re -zone affects west side of Howard Street only.
Future Agenda Items:
• DNR harvest recommendations of April 20, 2015.
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