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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM060683District No. 1 Commissioner District No. 2 Commissioner District No. 3 Commissioner Clerk of the Board: Engineer: A.M. O'Meara, Chairman B.G. Brown, Member John L. Pitts, Member Jerdine C. Bragg Milt Sanstrom Week of June 6, 1983 The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Chairman O'Meara. Commissioners Brown and Pitts were present. Lease Amendment; Sportsmen's Club: The lease renewal, amended to specify the conditions under which the-C-ounty can terminate the lease, was approved and signed on the motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Pitts. Unanimous. Rehabilitation Funds; Marine Park Building: Resolution No. 13-83, which authorized the City ot Port Townsend to use a portion of Community Development Block Grant rehabilitation funds for repair of this building, was amended by Resolution No. 47-83, approved and signed on the motion by Commissioner Pitts, seconded--5-y-Commissioner Brown and unanimously passed. This resolution authorized an additional $215.07, for a total of $16,111.79, in order to match the bid accepted for the repair work. It also authorized the County Treasurer to disburse the funds from the Trust Fund Account. Budget Transfer; Central Services: Commissioner Pitts made the motion, which Commissioner Brown seconded, to approve and sign Resolution No. 48-83 authorizing transfer of $12,000.00. Unanimous. CRP #527; Fifth Avenue: Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 49-83 regarding regrading, surfacing and drainage of Fifth Avenue. Comis�i-r Pitts seconded the motion. Unanimous. Dedication of Recycling Building at Landfill: A letter from Bayshore Enterprises requesting that this building be -dedicated in memory of two individuals instrumental in programs for the handicapped was received. The procedure for dedication of a building will be researched. Memorial Field Use for High School Football: A request from Port Townsend High scb ol to use the tie ld during the 1983 football season was approved by motion of Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Pitts. Unanimous. Hearing; Petition to Vacate; Alley, Chalmers Second Addition, Block 35: Chairman O'Meara opened the hearing, and PlannerRac-R-eU- NatHanson reported that the Public Works Department and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the vacation proposed by William F. Ward. No objections were received from other agencies or from adjacent property owners. Chairman O'Meara invited comment. No one appeared to speak for or against, although the petitioner was present. The hearing was closed, and Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 50-83 vacating the alley between lots 1-6 and 24-29 in Block 35 of Chalm-ers Second Addition to Irondale. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion. Unanimous. Hearing; Petition to Vacate; Alley, Chalmers Second Addition, Block 32: --TTFe petitioner, -7-oris -IGEerg, was present when the hearing was opened. Planner Rachel Nathanson reported that the Public Works Department and the Planning Commission recommend approval with the r1h ?"t U1700 Minutes, Week of June 6, 1983 Page 2 reservation of an easement for utility purposes. One letter of opposition was received from a representative for the.owners of lots 5 and 6 which stated their position that the alley enhances the commercial value of those lots. There were no comments from the floor, and the hearing was closed. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 51-83 vacating the alley between lots 1, 2 and 4 and lot 5 in Block 32 of—CHalmers Second Addition to Irondale with a utility easement. Com- missioner Pitts seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed. Hearing; Petition to Vacate; Portion of 'D' Street and Lots, Plat of South Port Townsend: The hearing was opened, and Planner ac e1 Nathanson reviewed t —petition to vacate the portion of the 'D' Street right-of-way lying between lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 4 and lots 9, 10 and 11 of Block 3, as well as the lot lines for lots 1,2 and 3 of Block 4 and lots 9, 10 and 11 of Block 3, all in the Plat of South Port Townsend. No objections were made by other agencies or adjacent property owners, and both the Public Works Department and the Planning Commission recom- mend approval of the vacation with the condition that a turn -around be retained within the right-of-way between lot 3 of Block 4 and lot 11 of Block 3. Petitioners David Smith and James Michelson were present, but no one else apperared to speak for or against the vacation. There was, however, considerable discussion regarding whether a turn -around should be a condition of the vacation. The Board went to the site to inspect the area at lunchtime, continuing discussion after the break. The Board decided the turn -around should not be a condition of the vacation, and the hearing was closed. Commissioner Pitts seconded Commissioner - Brown's motion to approve and sign Resolution No. 52-83, vacating the right-of-way as specified. Unanimous. Approval/Signing of Bills: Bills received in May to be paid in June were reviewed/approved by each of the Commissioners. Hearing; County Camping and Parks Ordinance: Eight individuals were present when Ghairman O'Meara opened the hearing. Planning Director David Goldsmith reviewed the proposed ordinance. He noted that there is no enforcement clause in the ordinance, as proposed, but felt that violation of the nuisance portion of the ordinance could be dealt with through law enforcement options already available and that non-compliance with the other sections could be dealt with by exclusion from the facilities. Comments from the floor included the following: 1)There was general opposition to a fee for camping. 2)If a fee is charged for camping, facilities should be upgraded, including water and/or restroom facilities and/or dumping stations and/or electrical hookups. 3) Out -of -county people might not camp in Jefferson County if there is a charge. 4)There should be a senior citizen discount. 5)Only out -of -county campers should be charged. County residents should not be charged. 6)Fees charged may not cover the expense of a caretaker/attendant. The hearing was closed. The Board will consider the comments made during the hearing and consider the proposed ordinance again on Monday, June 13, 1983 at 2:00 p.m. Easement; U.S. Forest Service, Quilcene: Julie Van Reenan and Bob Haase to the Board that the easement granted for installation of underground waterlines at the Quilcene Ranger Station is not accept- able to the Forest Service Regional Office. They presented the easement format which the Forest Service will accept, which leaves out most of the stipulations. The Board explained that, since the Forest Service declined to apply for or accept a franchise, which is the mandated method for allowing installation of waterlines on County property, the conditions for a franchise were incorporated into the easement granted. There was discussion regarding how to satisfy both County requirements and Forest Service requirements. It was decided that the requirements normally included in a franchise agreement will be added as conditions of the construction permit. Commissioner Brown made a motion to approve and sign the easement presented by the Forest Service. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion. Unanimous. Minutes Week of June 6, 1983 Page 3 The meeting was recessed. On Tuesday, June 7, 1983, all members were present when it was reconvened. The day's business started with a briefing by Sheriff Lee Smith on the uniform addressing system, which department heads and elected officials also attended. Bid Opening; Multi -Plate Pipe Arch: At the specified time, one bid for a 100 -toot long mu ti -p ate pipe arch to be incorporated into the Irondale Fill project (CRP #525) was received and read into the minutes: Kaiser Aluminum, $18,865.00. The bid was checked by the Public Works staff, and they recommended accepting the bid. Commis- sioner Pitts made a motion to award the contract to Kaiser Aluminum and Commissioner Brown seconded. Unanimous. Tarboo Creek Flooding: Dan Yarr returned to discuss his request for rip rap which e presented to the Board on May 9, 1983. The Board informed him that the County will not provide additional time or material in this area, except for any work done to the County road. Computer Users' Meeting: Jay Barschdorf and department heads updated the Board on the IFMS implementation and further needs and time schedules for the computer system. Pope & Talbot Sign on County Right -of -Way: Mr. & Mrs. John Lee expressed their dissatistaction about a sign w ich, at their request, was removed from their property and subsequently placed in the County right-of-way in front of their property by permit from the Public Works Department. They feel that the sign obstructs the view on the road, and pointed out that Pope & Talbot could place the sign on two other corners on property the Company owns. Pope & Talbot Representative Dave Cunningham responded that this corner is preferable for several reasons, including visibility, and that all permit criteria was met. In response to Mr. Lee's question, Construction Engineer Gary Rowe explained that there is established policy regarding placement of signs, and adjacent property owners are not routinely notified of permit applications. The Board agreed to inspect the sign and notify the Lees of any decision regarding the sign. Gardiner Community Center Board of Directors Appointments: Commissioner Pitts seconded ommissioner Brown's motion to appoint Randy Randolph to complete the unexpired term vacated by Dorothy Eby. Unanimous. Board of Equalization Appointment: Commissioner Pitts made the motion, which ommissioner Brown secon ed, to appoint David Douglas to the Board of Equalization. Unanimous. Approval of Minutes: On the motion by Commissioner Pitts, seconded by Commissioner Brown and unanimously passed, the minutes for the week of May 23, 1983 were approved and signed. Liquor License Applications; Harbormaster Restaurant: Two special occasion licenses were approved, tor July 10 an u y 6, 1983, on the motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Pitts and unanimously passed. Liquor License Application; East Jefferson Rotary Club: At the request ot the Club, and with the approval ot the Board, airman O'Meara signed a letter to the Liquor Control Board approving a special occasion license for June 11, 1983 to serve at the VFW Hall in Hadlock. Private Industry Council Appointments: As follow-up to the appointments made last wee., ChairmanO'Meara signed letters to each Council member confirming their appointment. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Planning re: SEPA Threshold Determination; Ben Levine: The checklist 6/6/83 tor this proposal to deveiop a sawmi acility was reviewed by Rachel Nathanson. The location is on the Jefferson-Clallam County line, and three adjacent property tes, Week of June 6, 1983 4 owners from Clallam County stated their objections to the project because of noise. There was discussion regarding the actual anticipated noise level, the proximity of residences, the buffer zones created by the railroad and trees. No one appeared to speak in favor of the project, and the hearing was closed. On the motion by Commissioner Pitts, seconded by Commissioner Brown, the Proposed Declaration of Non -Significance, subject to seven mitigative measures, was signed. Unanimous. Building Permit; Olympic Propane: Ms. Nathanson reported that Olymprc Pro—pane proposes to install a 60,000 gallon bulk tank with a key -card system at the corner of Highway 20 and Seton Road adjacent to the Chevron Bulk Plant. The checklist was reviewed, as were sixteen recommended mitigative measures. Following discussion, Commissioner Pitts moved to approve the building permit with the sixteen mitigative measures as conditions to the permit. Commis- sioner Brown seconded the motion. Unanimous. SMSDP #2-83; U.S. Fish & Wildlife: Peter Friedman briefly reviewed this project to develop a pollution abatement system at the Quilcene Fish Hatchery. The permit was approved, subject to three conditions, by motion of Com- missioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Pitts and unanimously passed. SMSDP #1-82 Revision; Kala Point Development Company: The request to revise the permit to aiiow construction of I two single-family dwellings in lieu of two duplexes approved on the original permit was reviewed by Mr. Friedman. Com- missioner Pitts seconded Commissioner Brown's motion to approve the revision to the permit. Unanimous. DOE Adoption of Shorelines Master Program: Mr. Friedman in Orme the Board that the Department of Ecology will hold a public hearing regarding the Program in Port Townsend on June 29, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. The actual adoption hearing will be on July 6, 1983 in Olympia. Adoption of Uniform Address System: David Goldsmith pre- sented the draft resolution or a option of road names and locations and the house numbering system. The Board will hold a public hearing prior to finalizing the reso- lution. Mr. Goldsmith stated that, following the signing of the resolution, house number plaques will be supplied to all County residents on County roads. One decision still to be made regards guidelines for road signs and house number display on private roads. Mr. Goldsmith urged the Board to hold their hearing soon, so that the system can be finalized. Proposed Vacation of Jefferson Street: A letter from Bob De Wolte opposing the vacation _o_T_FFi_sstreet to provide additional parking for the courthouse was read. Mr. Goldsmith reported that the City Council will be acting on the vacation petition June 7, 1983. Nomination for Affiliated Presidency for Planners, Assoc- iation ot Counties: Mr. Goldsmith reported that he has been nomin-a-t-e-d-fo—rthis position, explained what the time and financial commitment would be, and asked the Board's approval. They feel it is an honor and authorized him to accept the nomination. 6/7/83 SEPA Threshold Determination; SMSDP #6-83, J. D'Amico: Peter Friedman reported that, subsequent to the approval of the Proposed Declaration of Non -Significance, several people have voiced opposition to this proposal to construct a pier and float at Ludlow Bay. A petition against the 01703 Minutes, Week of June 6, 1983 Page 5 project, signed by twelve adjacent property owners, and a letter in opposition from the attorney of another adjacent property owner were presented. Gummy Johnson was present to voice his objections. Concerns focused on the aesthetic and navigational impacts, as well as the possibility that a precedent will be set. Following lengthy discussion, Commissioner Brown moved to delay action and to request additional research and information from the applicant and the Planning Department staff to address the concerns. Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion. Unanimous. APPROVED: A�.M. 'O"Meara—, ChaFifman B.G. Brown, Member 41A' Pitts, Member ATTEST: Je,',Oinia C-.--Bragg,kV of the Board