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Home My WebLink AboutPC Mtg Minutes 05-07-14 Workshop FINALCo ker p Mick-Hager Absent ~,oN C'ov $ ~ ~ -< 'i "' ~sltJNG'0 JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, W A 98368 (360) 379-4450 PlanComm~o.jefferson .wa.us www. co. jefferson. wa. us I commdevelopmen t I PlanningCommission CITY /COUNTY JOINT WORKSHOP Minutes for May 7, 2 01 4 Call to Order: 1:33pm ROLL CALL jefferson County Planning Commissioners District 1 District 2 Dis trict 3 Fe lde r Miller Sm ith Farmer Sircely Brotherton Giske p p p p p AE AU P=Present, X=Vacant, AE=Absent Excused, AU=Absent Unexcused City of Port Townsend Planning Commissioners Frick Nicholson Range Bhansali Heckscher Absent Late Absent Absent Present Hull p Evans Present jefferson County Staff Present City ofPT Staff Present • Carl Smith, • Dr. David Engle, DCD Director PT Public School Superintendent • Stacie Hoskins, • Peter Quinn, Planning Manager Executive Director of Economic Development Council with • Elizabeth Williams, Team Jefferson Planning Clerk • Judy Alexander, Chair for Local20/20 Food Resiliency Action group, City of PT Staff Present Volunteer with NW Earth Institute • Dr. Laura Lewis, • Judy Surber, WSU Extension Small Farms Director Planning Manager • Al Latham, • Joanna Sanders Former Jefferson Co. Conservation District Manager • Robert Greenway, Pu blic in Attendance: 14 Developer of Corona Farm Stacie Hoskins: 1:34pm Former Planning Commissioner (1992-1995) OVERVIEW Stated the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA is top priority for the County. The County has considered different wastewater options for Brinnon, Quilcene & Glen Cove. Announced that the DCD recently received LEAN training, hoping to streamline the permit process and has began by providing up-front review for SFRs by planners. Jefferson County won the Governor's Smart Choices award in 2006 for supporting agriculture while protecting fish and wildlife . 1 of31 Pag e Judy Surber: 1:40pm David Engel: 1:45pm Peter Quinn: 2:16pm Judy Alexander: 2:37pm Laura Lewis: 2:50pm JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend , WA 98368 (360) 379-4450 PlanComm~o.jefferson.wa.us www. co. jefferson. wa. us I commdevelopmen t I PlanningCommission Suggested that Port Townsend needs to promote: ./ year-round tourism, ./ workplaces that encourage diversity, ./ small to medium size "cottage" businesses, ./ telecommuting, ../ revise current code to allow for local farm-stands within City limits. EDUCATION /ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Worked with an employee of Intellicheck Mobilisa whose children attended Bainbridge Island schools, due to higher educational ratings. K-12 enrollment has declined. October 2013: PT age average was 57 years old. 50% of the population is considered to be in poverty. Our community identity consists of: Craftsmanship, Maritime Creation of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math) For more information, visit: maritimediscovery.org Wants Port Townsend to focus on attracting new business owners. Discussed Business Intelligence Quotients (BIQ's): Trademarks, hiring, e-mail marketing. Victories include: ../ The Co Lab (a group of independent professionals that co-work in Port Townsend to collaborate and share ideas) ../ CEO Breakfasts on a monthly basis ../ Conducting Business Planning classes annually ../ Hardly any vacancies in downtown PT ../ Crawford Nautical will be holding skipper training classes at NWMC Good prospects include: ../ New providers other than Wave Broadband (currently no competition) ../ Pursue Crowdfunding (too dependent on LION) ../ Provide guidance to potential business owners ../ The Howard Street extension ../ The newly-formed Fort Worden Public Development Authority (PDA) FOOD SUSTAINABILITY Average 1,500 miles from farm to fork Stated in Switzerland, each household grows their own food/no lawns. Suggested creating goals promote local food purchases/farm growth: ../ Pass "Right to Farm" ordinance ../ Review "beautification" regulations to not hinder farm growth ../ Encourage farming classes in schools ../ Increase 10% oflocal purchases to 50% ../ Find which processes needs help (i.e. farms, transportation, storage, stores) ../ Encourage the public to "let go of convenient fast, cheap foods" Expressed interest in working on the Comprehensive Plan Update. Announced the Annual Farm Tours (2nd week of September). Described the WSU FIELD program (only one of its kind in the state) provides training for 2 of31 P a ge AI Latham: 2:58pm Robert Greenway: 3:00pm Judy Alexander: 3:17pm Laura Lewis: 3:20pm Doug Lamy: 3:25pm Frank Hoffman: 3 :30pm Karen Page: 3:35pm Kevin Clark: 3:42pm JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, W A 98368 (360) 379-4450 PlanComm~o.jefferson.wa.us www. co. jefferson. wa. us I commdevelopment I PlanningCommission students with an interest in sustainable agriculture, who endure a rigorous field-based internship at a local Jefferson County farm, where they are paired with a host farm mentor. Jefferson Landworks Collaborative provides agricultural support through grant programs WSU Extension recently received a grant to work with West End tribes on healthy eating and horticultural needs. Comp Plan Amendments to re-designate land to agriculture should require proof that they're taxed as agriculture. For this they need to have conducted agriculture on the property for five years, and this would make sure these properties are appropriate for rezoning. Explained that he made recommended changes to Jefferson County Comp Plan and UDC 18.20.30 Agricultural Activities and accessory uses. Provided photos of local farms. Stated that when QFC used to purchase garlic from his farm, the product would not be displayed for weeks, yet was sold to customers as "fresh". Recommends that Planning Commission sets clear goals and increase local food consumption. Stated that one grocery store chain began growing their own produce on-site. Albertson's in Port Angeles sells local Nash's (located in nearby Sequim) produce. However, large grocery stores require product quantity consistency and many local farms are not able to produce those results. Dharma Ridge could possibly be able to scale-up enough to sell to grocery stores. The area is in need a joint storage/food hub for local farms to store the food. OBSERVER COMMENT Recommended that Port Townsend expand the Boat Haven since transportation is a main component of every issue discussed today. Also suggested considering greenhouses for sustainability purposes and branding PT food products as "Port Townsend Fresh". Believes that David Engle and Peter Quinn want people in town that are similar to them. Agrees with Robert Greenway, that Planning Commission needs clear goals. Planning Commission is passive and should not be waiting for a good idea. Submitted a letter requesting the Planning Commission to review a DCD document which has recommended policies and regulations in response to I-502. Is a resident of Egg & I Rd. near a proposed marijuana growing facility. Warned to be careful of allowing such use in a residential zone. Encouraged Planning Commission member to read Lester Brown's "World on the Edge" which addresses climate change. Working with Cindy Jayne of CAC (Climate Action Committee). ADJOURNED: 3:52 PM Approval of Minutes These meeting minutes were approved this 2!_"5T dayof ~ a= 12014, K~,~ Carl Smith, DCD Director 3 of 31 Pag e To: jefferson County Planning Commission We the Undersigned request that the Planning Commission review the Department of Community Deve l opm ent (DCD) document titled: DCD Recom m ended Polici es and Regulations in Response to 1-502 Qegalized marijuana), which proposes new policy and regulations for what is a n ew industry, namely the growing and processing of marijuana. We b elieve th ese regulations s hould have undergone review by the Planning Commission in accordance with establish e d practice and the r egulations governing the Plannin g Commission's role which have been uniformly utilized by the Planning Commission. These proposed rules should be evaluated by the Planning Commission prior to their use to eva luate and gra nt lice ns es for marijuana operations in jeffe rson County. Growing and processing marijuana is a new industry with which th e County has no past experience. Other counties have recognized this as an issue and worked through their Planning Commissions to develop a ca reful review process which includes opportun ity for the planning com missions to r ev iew regulations r e late d to marijuana production and processing and gives citizens' rights to notice and opportunity to state objections and get a hearing on those o bj ections (e.g. Kitsap and Clallam). We feel that Jefferso n County is attempting to by-pass the Planning Co mmiss ion process which is not in accordance with Jefferson County Code and is to the detriment of th e rights of citizen s We therefore call upon the Planning Commission to d emand that DCD follow proper and legal procedures for creatin g and implementing new policies and regulations with respect to 1-502 in Jefferson County. Furthermore, we ask that the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan be amended to include a new section governing this new and unique industry. Name Wju~~ c ·LI(-A I( tf . {itAA/hkf,L Name ·f,htz/j/ ¢/Jiu'''{ D fi.-.Jt Cv ~ .,J I ~~Mf (JJJ(Il::J~ cf$HH !hJ A.LJ:>~J3 .~H~SO~ J1 ~tZ'Jn A . DwL/ey Pi.A;J .A:. GcovuYl