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MEETING AGENDA
6:30 P.M. Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Bay Club, 120 Spinnaker Place, Port Ludlow
6:30 PM A. OPENING BUSINESS:
Call to Order – Kevin Coker, Chair
Roll Call & Quorum of Members
Approval of Agenda
Approval of 04/16 and 05/07 Meeting Minutes
Staff Updates
Committee Reports/ Commissioner Announcements
6:45 PM B. CONTINUED BUSINESS:
1. Election of Chair/Vice Chair
2. Planning Commission Public Survey
3. Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update
8:30 PM Observer Comment
8:45 PM C. CLOSING BUSINESS:
Summary of today’s meeting –
Follow-up action items
Agenda items for next meeting –
June 4, 2014 at 1:30 pm at the
Queets-Clearwater School in Forks
9:00 PM D. ADJOURNMENT
Tentative Jeff Co Planning Commission Calendar for 2014 - 2015, subject to revision Updated May 13, 2014
= Holiday
S M T W T F S = Planning Commision meeting
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5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 15-Jan Review Periodic Assessment Calendar
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
S M T W T F S 5-Feb Continue to work on topics: focus Critical Areas Ordinance and
1 Existing & Ongoing Agriculture
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Guests: WSU Extension and Al Latham (as available)
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 19-Feb Presentation: Heritage Tree Program, Guest: Art James
23 24 25 26 27 28 Presentation: Pleasant Harbor MPR SEIS overview
S M T W T F S
1 5-Mar Joint County/City Meeting: Population and Housing Action Plan
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Will be held at City of PT Council Chambers 1:30 - 4:30 pm
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 19-Mar Meeting cancelled
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
S M T W T F S 2-Apr Meeting cancelled to accommodate DCD Lean Kaizen
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 16-Apr Joint County/City Meeting: Transportation & Climate Change
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Will be held at City of PT Council Chambers 1:30 - 4:30 pm
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Guests: Cindy Jayne
27 28 29 30
7-May Joint County/City Meeting: Economic Development & Education
S M T W T F S 1:30-4:30 and Sustainability of Local Food
1 2 3 Will be held at City of PT Council Chambers 1:30 - 4:30 pm
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6:30-9:30 PC meeting and sign code public hearing at Tri-Area Comm Center
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 held at the Tri-Area Community Center
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 21-May Outreach meeting : Port Ludlow Bay Club, 6:30 pm
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4-Jun Outreach meeting : Queets-Clearwater School, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 18-Jun Outreach meeting :Quilcene School, 6:30 pm
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
Jan - June 2014
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
= Meeting Cancelled
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Tentative Jeff Co Planning Commission Calendar for 2014 - 2015, subject to revision Updated May 13, 2014
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 2-Jul Outreach meeting : Gardiner Community Center, 6:30 pm
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 16-Jul Outreach meeting: Brinnon Elementary School Gym, 6:30 pm
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Combine with Pleasant Harbor MPR dev regs public hearing?
27 28 29 30 31 Guest: Statesman Corp
S M T W T F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6-Aug Return to Tri-Area Community Center: Continue to work on topics
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17 18 19 20 21 22 23 20-Aug No meeting: return to one meeting per month
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S M T W T F S 3-Sep Tri-Area Community Center: Continue to work on topics
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28 29 30
S M T W T F S 1-Oct Tri-Area Community Center: Continue to work on topics
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5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
S M T W T F S
1 5-Nov Finalize PC language for Periodic Assessment proposal -
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 UDC and CP amendments proposed
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 3-Dec Continue to work on topics, review outstanding issues
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14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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28 29 30 31
DECEMBER
July - Dec 2014
NOVEMBER
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
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Tentative Jeff Co Planning Commission Calendar for 2014 - 2015, subject to revision Updated May 13, 2014
Jan - Mar Staff time to perfect the amendment proposal
1-Mar-15 Final CPA and UDC amendments proposed and subitted
for annual cycle
Staff prepares Preliminary Docket for public review by the end of
the second full business week of March of each year.
April-15
Planning Commission Hearing on Suggested amendments on
preliminary docket
Planning Commission report and recommendation to
BoCC on Suggested amendments on preliminary docket
6-Jul-15 Possible BoCC public hearing
July/August 2015
Sep-15
Sep-15
Possible BoCC Public Hearing
BoCC Decision
February 2016 Possible appeals filed
July 2016 Compliance due
November-15
14-Dec-15
Jan - Dec 2015
13-Mar-15
DCD Staff Report stating which suggested amendments should be
11-May-15 BoCC consider preliminary docket by the second regular BoCC
BoCC adopts Final Docket
DCD review and recommendation of Final Docket, including SEPA
review
Planning Commission review of Final Docket & at least one Public
Hearing
October-15 Planning Commission recommendation on Final Docket to BoCC
October-15 Optional BoCC workshop to review the Planning Commission
recommendation
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2015 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Cycle Process Flowchart
This cycle will review the proposed amendments compiled under the Periodic Assessment
to comply with the state "2016 Update."
Anticipated timeline
or required deadline Dated January 7, 2014 and subject to revision
4:30 pm
March 2, 2015
March 13, 2015
est April 2015
May 11, 2015
July 6, 2015
July/August 2015
September 2015
October 2015
November 2015
December 14, 2015
February 2016
Applications due no later than March 1 of each year
JCC 18.45.040(2)(a)
DCD Staff Report stating which suggested amendments should be placed on the final
docket
JCC 18.45.060(1)
Staff prepares Preliminary Docket for public review by the end of the second full business week of March of each year.
* Site-specific Amendments * Suggested Amendments * Periodic Assessment per RCW 36.70A.130 (7 year update in 2009) w/review of GMI's
JCC 18.45.050
Optional BoCC/Planning Commission Workshop Invite applicants to present for 5 minutes each
JCC 18.45.060(2)
Planning Commission Hearing on Suggested amendments on preliminary docket
JCC 18.45.060(3)
Planning Commission report and recommendation to BoCC on Suggested amendments on preliminary docket
JCC 18.45.060(3)
BoCC consider preliminary docket by the second regular BoCC meeting in May
JCC 18.45.060(4)
Possible BoCC public hearing on suggested amendments if majority of BoCC
decide to add or subtract suggested amendments to be held no later than the first BoCC meeting in July
JCC 18.45.060(4)(a)
BoCC adopts Final Docket
JCC 18.45.060(4)(b)
DCD review and recommendation of Final Docket, including SEPA review
JCC 18.45.070
Planning Commission review of Final Docket & at least one Public Hearing
JCC 18.45.080(1)
Planning Commission recommendation on Final Docket to BoCC
JCC 18.45.080(1)
BoCC reviews CPAs at a regularly scheduled meeting recommendation on Final Docket to BoCC
JCC 18.45.080(2)(b)
Optional BoCC workshop to review the Planning Commission recommendation
JCC 18.45.080(2)(a)
Possible BoCC Public Hearing JCC 18.45.080(2)(b)
BoCC Decision
The final action on the docket must be taken by the second regular board meeting in December of each year
JCC 18.45.080(2)(d)
Possible Appeals shall be filed with and processed by WWGMHB per Chapter
36.70A RCW
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Jefferson County Planning Commission Periodic Update Survey
1. In what area of the county do you live?
Port Hadlock
Port Ludlow
Port Townsend (Unincorporated area)
Chimacum
Shine
Coyle
Quilcene
Brinnon
Gardiner
Marrowstone
West End
Other (please specify) _________________________________
2. What is your preferred method for receiving notices and information on future Planning
Commission meetings?
Newspaper Announcement
Email
Flyer at community center
Flyer at post office
Flyer at store
Notice in local paper/newsletter/email group
Other (please specify) _________________________________
3. How familiar are you with the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan?
Very Familiar
Somewhat Familiar
Know it exists
Never heard of it
4. Please rank these goals in importance to you, personally on a scale of 1-6, one being the
most important? (1=highest)
1. Maintain and encourage a small town rural atmosphere
2. Promote, encourage, and reinforce a sense of community identity
3. Maintain a balanced community that continues to provide for and encourage a diversity of
activities, interests, and lifestyles
4. Protect and enhance the natural environment
5. Maintain and encourage economic growth and stability
6. Ensure and protect property owners' rights
7. Other (please specify) _________________________________
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5. The Comprehensive Plan governs how land is used in the county; how many, what type,
and where we place business, homes, farms, etc. This affects privacy, noise, congestion,
appearance, shopping opportunities, tourism, and your enjoyment of your home. Considering
the six goals listed in question 4, how satisfied are you with the current land use in your area?
Very Happy
So-So
Unhappy
Comments? _________________________________
6. What is the best thing about your area? _________________________________
7. What is the first thing you would fix in your area? _________________________
8. What does your area need the most right now? Please rank them with number 1 being the
most important.
1. Multi-family housing
2. Senior housing
3. Affordable Housing
4. More local businesses
5. Jobs
6. Better public transportation
7. Environmental Protection
8. More aquaculture
9. More local farms
10. More small residential sites
11. Open the hotel
12. More business zoning
13. More Public Recreation spaces
14. Other (please specify) _________________________________
8. Optional: Provide your name and email address if you would like to be added to the
Planning Commission email list.
Name: __________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________
Date of response: _________________________________
Please return this survey to:
Jefferson County DCD
621 Sheridan St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Or email to: PlanComm@co.jefferson.wa.us
JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4450 PlanComm@co.jefferson.wa.us
www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/PlanningCommission
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JOINT CITY/COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 16, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: 1:37 PM
ROLL CALL
Jefferson County Planning Commissioners
District 1 District 2 District 3
Coker Felder Miller Smith Farmer Sircely Brotherton Giske Hull
P P P P P P AE LATE AE
P=Present, X=Vacant, AE=Absent Excused, AU=Absent Unexcused
City of Port Townsend Planning Commissioners
Mick-Hager Frick Nicholson Range Bhansali Heckscher Evans
Present Present Absent Present Absent Absent Present
Jefferson County DCD Staff Present:
Carl Smith, DCD Director
Stacie Hoskins, Planning Manager
Zoe Ann Lamp, Associate Planner
Elizabeth Williams, Plan Clerk
Public in Attendance: 9
Invited Guests:
Judy Surber,
City of Port Townsend Planning Manager
Cindy Jayne,
Climate Action Committee member
Brian Goldstein,
Climate Action Committee member,
Former Resource Conservation Manager to City &
County/PT & Chimacum School Districts
Samantha Thomas,
Leads the L2020 transportation group,
Project Manager for Walkable Livable Communities Institute
TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
Stacie Hoskins:
1:40 pm
Discussed a possible future study of the Quimper area, a need for a
travel demand assessment, and a review of the 6-year transportation
improvement plan and the Active Transportation plan (former Non-
Motorized Transportation & Recreational Trails Plan)
Judy Surber:
1:43 pm
Suggested considering the cost of long-term maintenance of the
Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort roadways, while updating the
Comprehensive Plan.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Zoe Ann Lamp:
1:45 pm
The Comprehensive Plan does not currently address climate change.
The City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County adopted the joint
Climate Action Plan in 2007 which intends to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions as much as 80% of 1990 levels by 2050. Jefferson County
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intends to incorporate WA state CAP expectations and adaptations
related to climate change into the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Judy Surber:
1:53 pm
The Climate Action Committee meets quarterly and is open to the
public.
WA state funding was awarded to the North Olympic Peninsula
Resource, Conservation, and Development, which covers both Clallam
and Jefferson County and can be used for incorporating climate
change adaptation into the Comprehensive Plan.
Cindy Jayne:
2:03 pm
Presented MS PowerPoint slideshow and discussed current science
regarding expected climate changes, including expected air
temperature increases, ocean acidification, and changes in sea levels.
The impacts included potential negative impacts on marine species,
infrastructure, and forestry.
The grant status was discussed and the slideshow suggested
opportunities to include infrastructure planning and restoration projects.
Mr. Tom Giske joined the workshop at 2:13 pm
Brian Goldstein:
2:13 pm
Presented MS PowerPoint slideshow which included energy conservation
measures for the housing, commercial, and government sectors and
considerations for different Comprehensive Plan updates.
K. Coker suggested possible induction lighting for street light
replacement.
An unnamed citizen questioned why local government had not
considered wind energy as a possible energy alternative.
B. Goldstein stated that an energy assessment would be necessary and
that there were too many regulations as far as height and safety were
concerned.
K. Coker also suggested Honeywell rooftop wind turbines. B. Goldstein
again reiterated that there were too many safety issues.
J. Surber explained that the area did not receive enough wind necessary
to produce energy and that expenses were high in order to install the
turbine to the required height.
D. Frick stated that the Puget Sound Energy rebate payout for the
ductless heat system that he had installed in his home were worth the
costs.
T. Giske asked how to begin the task of updating the County’s
Comprehensive Plan.
C. Smith responded that community acceptance and the lack of
County resources needs to be considered when updating the
Comprehensive Plan.
S. Hoskins voiced that climate change impacts at both a local and
international level need to be assessed.
L. Smith agreed that retrofitting would the best “bang for your buck”
B. Goldstein informed that Seattle requires registering utility costs for all
buildings at 5,000 s.f. or larger.
M. Sircely suggested not to disregard solar energy, as depending on the
size of the project, can have a payoff in a matter of a few years. It is also
an excellent incentive for low income families.
An unnamed citizen stated that fossil fuel vs. electric heating are the
largest hurdles to conquer.
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Samantha Thomas:
2:46 pm
Presented a PowerPoint presentation on “Transportation and
Comprehensive Plans”, which provided various examples of other
walkable communities.
T. Giske advised considering how Portland used their Saturday Market as
a focal point
M. Sircely also mentioned that Jefferson County did not provide
transportation to many of the rural areas and that he would prefer to
commute his few necessary trips a month to Seattle by bus.
S. Thomas stated that Kauai, Hawaii had received funds from FEMA.
These grants primarily fund climate change adaptation methods. It is an
avenue to consider pursuing in the way of funding.
OBSERVER COMMENTS
Bonnie McDaniel,
Quilcene
3:30 pm
Submitted a letter regarding her concerns of Pleasant Harbor Master
Planned Resort, including future increased traffic and need for
emergency services due to motor vehicle accidents.
Todd Wexman,
Port Townsend
3:37 pm
Voiced his disapproval of Pleasant Harbor Resort.
Samantha Thomas,
L2020 transportation
group
3:40 pm
Encouraged County to work with WA Department of Transportation and
other state agencies.
Rick Jahnice,
Port Townsend
3:42 pm
Encouraged the City and County to collaborate with outside agencies,
such as Jefferson County PUD, as they have started meetings to
implement their plans regarding energy conservation.
R. Yonke also suggested working jointly with Jefferson Healthcare and
Jefferson Transit in regards to alternative transportation, as many citizens
need access to schools and healthcare via transit and we need to
encourage service to more areas.
Jim Todd,
Port Townsend
3:45 pm
Consider implementing stiff pedestrian safety regulations regarding
bicycles in sidewalks when updating the Comprehensive Plan.
Frank Hoffman,
Port Townsend
3:50 pm
Impressed with the presentations. He expressed the importance of
engaging with elected officials rather than overwhelming with angry
controversy.
Patricia Farmer,
JC Planning Commission
3:51 pm
Stated that she echoed the comments of Mr. Hoffman in working
together towards policies.
Lorna Smith,
JC Planning Commission
3:52 pm
Stated that she has worked in the planning field for most of her careers.
Expressed disappointment that we have not yet moved forward with any
of the ideas shared at meetings. She stated the ideas were in no way
new or innovative.
Kevin Coker,
JC Planning Commission
3:55 pm
Would like an updated schedule for next year regarding future joint and
outreach meetings
Tom Giske,
JC Planning Commission
3:56 pm
Appreciated the example of Richmond, CA’s Comprehensive Plan
provided by Samantha in the PowerPoint presentation, which is
separated into four basic elements in order to make the Plan more
feasible.
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C. Smith reiterated the lack of resources and staff in order to update the
Comprehensive Plan.
T. Giske suggested forming a small group to do the work, rather than
County staff.
K. Coker replied that DCD can bring forth any issues or request time and
Planning Commission members can recommend County Commissioners
to designate time for DCD staff to complete such work.
T. Giske stated that he would prefer we spend time on what we consider
important rather than on WA mandated policies and codes.
Nan Evans,
PT Planning Commission
3:59 pm
Would prefer being creative in order to find solutions that would still meet
state requirements.
Lorna Smith,
JC Planning Commission
4:00 pm
Suggested forming small citizen groups
Next Joint Workshop: 1:30 pm on 05/07/2014 at Port Townsend City Hall Council Chambers.
Agenda: Education and Economic Development, Sustainability of local food.
WORKSHOP ADJOURNED: 4:02 PM
Approval of Minutes
These meeting minutes were approved this ____________ day of ___________________________, 2014.
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Kevin Coker, Chair Carl Smith, DCD Director
JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
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(360) 379-4450 PlanComm@co.jefferson.wa.us
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CITY/COUNTY JOINT WORKSHOP
Minutes for May 7, 2014
Call to Order: 1:33 pm
ROLL CALL
Jefferson County Planning Commissioners
District 1 District 2 District 3
Coker Felder Miller Smith Farmer Sircely Brotherton Giske Hull
P P P P P P AE AU P
P=Present, X=Vacant, AE=Absent Excused, AU=Absent Unexcused
City of Port Townsend Planning Commissioners
Mick-Hager Frick Nicholson Range Bhansali Heckscher Evans
Absent Absent Late Absent Absent Present Present
Jefferson County Staff Present City of PT Staff Present
Carl Smith,
DCD Director
Stacie Hoskins,
Planning Manager
Elizabeth Williams,
Planning Clerk
Dr. David Engle,
PT Public School Superintendent
Peter Quinn,
Executive Director of Economic Development Council with
Team Jefferson
Judy Alexander,
Chair for Local 20/20 Food Resiliency Action group,
Volunteer with NW Earth Institute
Dr. Laura Lewis,
WSU Extension Small Farms Director
Al Latham,
Former Jefferson Co. Conservation District Manager
Robert Greenway,
Developer of Corona Farm
Former Planning Commissioner (1992-1995)
City of PT Staff Present
Judy Surber,
Planning Manager
Joanna Sanders
Public in Attendance: 14
OVERVIEW
Stacie Hoskins:
1:34 pm
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.
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Judy Surber:
1:40 pm
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
David Engel:
1:45 pm
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
Peter Quinn:
2:16 pm
Wants Port Townsend to focus on attracting new business owners.
Discussed Business Intelligence Quotients (BIQ’s): Trademarks, hiring, e-mail marketing.
Victories include:
The CoLab (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
Judy Alexander:
2:37 pm
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% of local 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”
Laura Lewis:
2:50 pm
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
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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.
Al Latham:
2:58 pm
Explained that he made recommended changes to Jefferson County Comp Plan and UDC
18.20.30 Agricultural Activities and accessory uses.
Robert Greenway:
3:00 pm
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.
Judy Alexander:
3:17 pm
Stated that one grocery store chain began growing their own produce on-site.
Laura Lewis:
3:20 pm
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
Doug Lamy:
3:25 pm
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”.
Frank Hoffman:
3:30 pm
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.
Karen Page:
3:35 pm
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.
Kevin Clark:
3:42 pm
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 ____________ day of ___________________________, 2014.
________________________________________ _________ _________________________________________________
Kevin Coker, Chair Carl Smith, DCD Director
JEFFERSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 379-4450 PlanComm@co.jefferson.wa.us
www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/PlanningCommission
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REGULAR MEETING
Meeting Minutes for May 7, 2014
Call to Order: 6:35 pm
ROLL CALL
District 1 District 2 District 3
Coker Felder Miller Smith Farmer Sircely Brotherton Giske Hull
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Jefferson County Staff Present:
● Carl Smith, DCD Director ● Stacie Hoskins, Planning Manager ● Elizabeth Williams, Planning Clerk
Public in Attendance: 1
STAFF UPDATES
Elizabeth Williams:
6:35 pm
Provided updates on confirmed meeting spaces:
05/21: Bay Club in Port Ludlow
06/04: TBD
06/18: Quilcene School
07/02: TBD
07/16: Brinnon School
Stacie Hoskins:
6:37 pm
Updated website to include the Planning Commission Agenda Packets online for
the convenience of public viewing and to avoid large e-mail attachments to PC
members.
Shoreline Master Program (SMP) appeals have been consolidated to go before
the Growth Management Hearings Board on 05/14/2014
Lorna Smith asked who represents us as a County. Stacie responded that David
Alcarez of the Jefferson County Prosecutor’s office.
PUBLIC HEARING
Carl Smith:
6:40 pm
The Jefferson County DCD offered 21 days allowed for public comment on the
revised Sign Code.
The 05/07 meeting was duly published in the PT Leader on 04/16 and 04/23
Discussed the facts and findings of other court cases.
The proposed sign code revision is in order to maintain appropriate scale and to
address signs in residential zones.
In 2012, the County Administrator allowed the DCD to hire a consultant for David
Johnson (DCD Associate Planner) to work with on the code revision. And in late
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2012, Carl Smith took over the revision.
In the proposed revision, the sign code:
Prohibits off-site commercial signs
Includes an expanded exemption list,
Restricts height for free-standing signs in order to prevent vehicles from
passing underneath,
Requires non-conforming changing message signs to be brought up to code
within 5 years of adoption of the sign code,
Prohibits signs from obstructing driver’s vision,
Requires conforming off-site signs on private property to be 600’ from an
intersection,
Requires existing off-site commercial signs to be removed within 5 years of
the adoption of a “way-finding” sign,
Requires proposed Event signs to be approved for a Special Events Permit ,
Does not require a permit for a real estate sign
Allows four sq. ft. signs in the public ROW, whereas previously prohibited.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Tom Tiersch:
7:15 pm
Expressed dislike to entire overhaul of the Sign code.
Very short comment period with no written comments at all.
Suggested including penalties in the code.
Too many decisions left “at the discretion of the administrator”.
The sign code revision did not address signage on private roads.
Stated that there was no definition of what “height” is (i.e. bottom of the sign?)
Requested revision of the following sections:
3-i: Changing message signs cannot be dimmed if not electric.
5-d: Off-site signs for businesses are prohibited but allowed in another section of
code. Tom wondered why else someone would have an off-site sign other than to
promote their business.
6-f: No more than two signs on-site per property yet in today’s facts and findings
under number 18 states: “The proposed sign code for personal signs on private
property limits the total sign area on each particular parcel of property but not
the total number of signs…”
8-e: Signs in the public ROW are “subject to criteria published by the Jefferson
County Public Works Department.” Tom stated that the PW Dept. does not have a
public process for decision-making.
DISCUSSION
Kevin Coker:
7:44 pm
Asked about penalties.
Carl Smith: Penalties are included in under a different title in the Jefferson County Code.
Lorna Smith: Why aren’t private roads included?
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Stacie Hoskins: Residentially-zoned lots are governed under zoning laws.
Kevin Coker: Why doesn’t the code include IBC or require building permits?
Carl Smith: Signs could possibly require a building permit depending on the plans. The DCD
cannot determine whether it needs a building permit without first reviewing the
plans and deciding on a case-by-case basis.
Kevin Coker: Dimming appears to be covered in the code under section
Mr. William Miller concurs.
Gary Felder: What about the height restrictions?
Carl Smith: No engineering process was involved in creating height restrictions.
Lorna Smith: Would the County require an applicant to apply for a variance to increase the
height of their sign?
Stacie Hoskins: No. Variances cover set-backs and height limits for buildings, not signs.
Understands Mr. Tiersch’s concerns about possible abuse of power in regards to
decision-making on a managerial level, but stated that any decision must be
made under the circumstance that it could be challenged in an appeals process.
Kevin Coker: Suggested that under temporary signs add a requirement for a name and date be
printed on a temporary sign.
Matt Sircely: In favor of off-site commercial signs. Suggested adding an exemption for
agricultural off-site commercial signs.
Gary Felder: The purpose of revisiting the sign code was due to the aesthetics of current off-
site signs.
Kevin Coker: In favor of a way-finding sign.
Richard Hull: The proliferation of signs in certain areas of the County is displeasing.
Kevin Coker: What defines the “maintenance” of a sign? Hosing down the sign once a month or
cleaning the sign every week?
Tom Tiersch: Suggested creating a maximum radius of a sign location from a business.
Kevin Coker: Agreed with 600’ from major/minor arterial due to average vehicle’s rate of
speed. Matt Sircely suggested lowering the distance requirement from the sign to
the intersection.
Matt Sircely: Wants more signage directing public to farms/businesses. Lorna Smith agreed.
Kevin Coker: Kevin suggested the public hearing remain open and continue it to the June 4th
outreach meeting and directed Carl Smith to return with a few minor changes to
the proposed code. The Commission agreed to the motion by consensus.
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NOMINATIONS
Richard Hull nominated Kevin Coker to continue as Chair. Gary Felder seconded the motion. The Commission
unanimously approved the nomination.
Bill Miller nominated Richard Hull as Vice Chair. Patricia Farmer seconded the motion. The Commission
unanimously approved the nomination.
Adjourned at 8:35 pm
Approval of Minutes
These meeting minutes were approved this ____________ day of ___________________________, 2014.
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Kevin Coker, Chair Carl Smith, DCD Director