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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM082283District No. 1 Commissioner: District No. 2 Commissioner: District No. 3 Commissioner: Clerk of the Board: Public Works Director: A.M. O'Meara, Chairman B.G. Brown, Member John. L. Pitts, Member Jerdine C. Bragg Gary Rowe ------------------- Week of August 22, 1983 Commissioner B. G. Brown called the meeting to order in the absence of Chairman A. M. O'Meara. Commissioner John L. Pitts was present. Roy Raudebaugh re: Petition Against Variance for a Twelve Foot High Fence: Mr Raude_Fa_u__gTF_p_resentec1 a petition rrom residents ot Shine Plat #1 to reverse the variance for a twelve foot high fence on Lot 6 Block 1. Commissioner Brown explained that the County doesn't have any control over the height of fences, since the County did not adopt that part of the Uniform Building Code. A variance was granted to a man to build a fence on the County Right of Way, but nothing was said about the height of the fence. Mr. Raudebaugh lives across the street from the proposed fence and says even a six foot fence would restrict some of his view. He feels that any fence would make a blind corner at this intersection. Gary Rowe, Acting Public Works Director, looked at the area before the variance was granted and did not see any problem. The plan called for the fence to be kept back from the road. The Board approved the variance on his recommendation. The Board accepted the petition and advised Mr. Raudebaugh that they would see what kind of cooperation they could generate with the man. HEARING; Application for Franchise: John R. Hansen: Ed Hansen appeared to speak in tavor ol granting the application w en ommissioner Brown opened the hearing. Acting Public Works Director, Gary Rowe, also appeared to recommend this application be granted. No one appeared to speak against the application. The hearing was closed, and Commissioner Pitts moved that, on the basis of the recommendation of the Acting Public Works Director, Resolution No. 82-83 Granting Non -Exclusive Franchise on County Road Rights-of-Way,John R. Hansen be approved and signed. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: Public Works re: Agreement re; Potthoff Short Plat: Gary Rowe presented 8/22/83 a copy ot an agreement for the Boardssignature, between Neil Potthoff and Robert Zimmermann, Developers, and the County for improvement to the Reuben Johnson Road for access to the Developers' short plat. Since more right of way is needed outside the plat, Commissioner Brown suggested that Item 5 be changed to read "provided that right of way can be purchased" so the Developer would have some kind of time frame. 8/23/83 Commissioner Pitts moved to accept the corrected agreement between Potthoff and Zimmerman and the County for improvementsto the Reuben Johnson Road. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Ainutes, Week of August 22, 1983 Page 2: Public Works re: Review of Solid Waste Plan by D.O.E.: A memo from 8/23/83 Brett Betts, Department ot Ecology-, regarding the Solid Waste Management Plan for the County was pre- sented by Gary Rowe. Alpha Engineers, Inc. who did the plan will be responding to the concerns of the DOE. This plan was funded 50% by the DOE and 50% by the County. Denial of Bid for Mini -loader for Bayshore Enterprises: The Board requested that Gary Pcwe discuss the situation with Greg Wright of Bayshore Enterprises before they make a final decision on this. Application To Open Right of Way; John R. Hansen: Upon the recommendation ot Gary Rowe, Commissioner Pitts moved to approve the Hansen application to open right of way. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Application To Open Right of Way; Charles W. Smith: Commissioner Pitts moved to approve the application to open right of way of Charles W. Smith, upon the recommendation of Gary Rowe. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Lighting at Beaver Valley 104 Intersection: Gary .owe reported that the backhoe had run into alot of rock in the trench that is being dug to put in the lighting at this intersection. He is going to meet with Roger of Puget Power to see what suggestions he might have about solving this problem. The Board suggested that Gary investigate the cost of getting through the rock. He indicated he would look into alternate methods, so it may be awhile before the job is completed. Planning re: Final Short Plat No. S9-83; Garden Club Acres: 8/22/83 Rachael Nathanson reported that this is a two lot sub- division, each lot being 22 acres, on Garden Club Road. Commissioner Pitts moved to accept the Short Plat and Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Final SEPA Threshold Determination; U.S. Fish and Wi life ervice: Pete Fryman reporte that a letter had been received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency informing the County that if a permit is issued for a project in the floodway that would increase the flood elevation, the National Flood Insurance Program could be lost. A copy of the letter was forwarded to the Engineer in Portland, with a suggestion that they contact the Agency to work this out. Since this will have to be resolved before a Shoreline Permit and a Hydraulics Permit are issued, there is no problem issuing the Final Declaration. The Final Declaration of Non -Significance was approved upon the recommendation of Pete Friedman, by a motion of Commissioner Pitts, seconded by Commissioner Brown. Discussion; Marshall/Williams Addition Access Problem: Fir. Wayne Dupue and Mr. Bill Acher of Triton Cove Estates are proposing to subdivide the remainder of their property (19 acres). David Goldsmith reported that they want to establish legal access to the subdivision through an easement that would connect up with the platted roads. The Board informed Mr. Goldsmith that they would not accept any kind of plat until the access problem is settled. Legal council should be consulted before a decision is made on the Marshall/Williams Addition . VIOL Minutes, Week of August 22, 1983 Page 3: Planning re: Final SEPA Threshold Determination; Port of Port 8/23/83Townsend: Rachael at anson reporte t at t e ort o P� ort Townsend is leasing space at the airport for six movable hangars. After reviewing the environmental checklist Commissioner Pitts moved to approve the Final Declaration of Non -significance, and Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Treasurer re: Petitions (3) for Property Tax Refund; Leonard Rolf: 8/22/83 pan t e recommendation of Fran Hansen, Treasurer, Commissioner Pitts moved to approve the three petitions for property tax refund for Leonard Rolf. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Enhancement Request; Tax Roll Listing: Commissioner Brown seconded ommissioner Pitts motion to approve the enhancement request for a tax roll listing. Approval of the Minutes: The minutes of August 15, 1983 were approved as corrected. ommissioner Brown seconded Commissioner Pitts' motion. Janice Schauer Re: County Parks Where Fees are Being Collected: Janice Schauer appeared betore the oar to inquire a out prose ures and policies at County Parks now that fees are being collected. She stated that Harold Hartz was collecting fees when they first stayed at Oak Bay Park, and if the park was not full he did not enforce the seven day rule. The next time they stayed at the Oak Bay Park, Jerry Larson did not men- tion the seven day limit but advised them they were being evicted after they had stayed from Saturday night to the following Friday. She said the Park was not full at the time and that he had asked a total of eleven campers to leave the following day. The following questions were answered for Mrs. Schauer: 1) What qualifies a person as a resident of Jefferson County? Commisssion Brown advised her that a driver's license with a County address is proof enough. Usually a physical address is given on the driver's license even if a Post Office box is given as a mailing address. 2) Now that the County is charging, can people live in the Parks? The Board's intent with the seven day limit was to prevent this from happening. 3) Why not a flat rate for everyone? The Board looked into all the options they could when this was set up and tried to be fair to everyone. Senior Citizens were given a discount because they are usually on a set income. 4) Why isn't there a sign at the Parks telling people about the fee and why doesn't the park attendant wear_ a uniform or have a badge to identify him to the public? Signs have been ordered for the parks, and the Park Attendants have been given a letter of idenification until something can be done about getting them badges. The Board hasn't had any complaints about the seven day limit. They can amend the limit to ten days or advise the Park Attendants that is up to them if the park is not full. Commissioner Brown asked Mrs. Schauer for any written comments she and any other park patrons might have so that the Board can consider them when they review the program next year. She suggested that they look into the Honor System for fee collection. Personal Services Contract; County Parks Attendant: The Personal Services Contract tor Jerry and Clara Larson as Parks tten ants was approved by the motion of Commissioner Pitts seconded by Commissioner Brown. tis PC Z Minutes, Week of August 22, 1983 Page 4: SEPA Threshold Determination; Crown Zellerbach Waste Disposal Site: Six individuals were in attendance when Randy Durant, Director o nvironmental Health for the Jefferson County Health Department, re- viewed the application for a Disposal Site Permit by Crown Zellerbach Industrial Disposal. Mr. Durant advised the Board that the local Health Department is required to review the site permit as part of the Solid Waste management Program established by the State Legislature (R.C.W. 70.95) and controlled by the State Department of Ecology. The 72 acre site is divided into Cells 1, 2 and 3 and a Historic Waste site. Cell 2 is the area currently in use and a solid waste disposal permit is required on an annual basis for any of the cells that are going to be used. Boiler ash, slaker grits and miscellaneous construction waste would be the type of materials disposed of at the site. Mark McCrary of the Port Townsend Crown Zellerbach Mill gave a description of the type of waste and how each is produced in the paper making process. Gerald W. Thorsen, Geologist with the Department of Natural Resources, was asked to inspect the site to determine possible unstable areas and determine potential for major extension of sliding that could threaten the site. Randy Durant read Mr. Thorsen's reply to these concerns, and noted that all of the information had been reviewed by the Department of Ecology who had no additional comments to the checklist. The DOE recommended that the application be approved. Mr Durant made the point that should the permit be approved, it would not be approval of any past or historic waste that had been put on the site. Rachael Nathanson of the Planning Department reviewed the Environmental Checklist and explained the changes that were requested by the Planning and Health Departments. Commissioner Brown called for any additional comments from the audience or Crown Zellerbach and after no response, seconded Commissioner Pitts' motion to accept the Proposed Declaration of Non -Significance. Earl Lincoln re: Administrative Appeal for Exemption of Shore- line Management Permit: Earl Lincoln, contractor, was present to represent Mr. & Mrs. ristiansen of Shine in their appeal for an exemption to the Shoreline Management Permit process for a bulkhead on their property. The Christiansen's plan to build a residence on the property in the near future and want to protect the existing bank from being eaten away by high tides. The contractor would like to start construction next week so that the bulkhead could be finished this year. Since the permit process takes 45 to 60 days, he is requesting an exemption so the construction wouldn't have to be put off another year due to weather conditions. Commissioner Brown questioned what -effect a bulkhead on this property, would have on adjacent properties. Peter Freidman of the Planning Depart- ment advised that scalloping of the bank could occur but it may not. Commissioner Pitts moved to grant exemption of Shoreline Management Permit for a bulkhead on the Christiansen property, with the stipulation that Mr. Lincoln touch base with the Planning Department after they contact the neighboring property owners to get their feelings. If there is no adverse opinion Mr. Lincoln may proceed with the bulkhead. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. The meeting was recessed. On Tuesday, August 23, 1983, Commissioner Brown and Co=,raissioner Pitta were preselt when the meeting reconvened. Minutes, Page 5: SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT NO. 6-83; John D'Amico: Peter Friedman, Planning Department, presented the Shoreline Substantial Devel- opment Permit Application of John D'Amico for a private dock facility on the South shore of Port Ludlow Bay. Eleven people were present for the presentation. Week of August 22, 1983 The facility will require a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit, a Wash- ington State Department of Fisheries and Game hydraulic permit, and a County building permit as well as the Shorelines permit. The existing bulkhead was granted an exemption from the permit requirements, and the Board issued a Declaration of Non -Significance for environmental impact. Mr. Friedman reviewed the Shorline Management Advisory Commission's action which led to their recommendation to deny the permit. He noted that the Planning Department was contacted by Mr. D'Amico's representatives, who requested that the decision be deferred to a later date. Montgomery Johnson urged the Board to not postpone making a decision. He then read a written statement outlining his opposition to the proposed dock and float. Mrs.E. Zahn, Charles Herzer, Larry Allen and J.O. Zahn all appeared to speak against the proposed dock. Commissioner Brown thanked the attendees for their testimony and added that there was aloe of testimony to review. Commissioner Pitts moved that out of courtesy to Commissioner O'Meara and Mr. D'Amico, to defer a decision until September 13, 1983 at 2 p.m. Application for Assistance from Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund; Dale R. Meinec e: Commissioner Pitts moved and Commissioner Brown seconded approva o assistance in the amount of $45.00 for Mr. Meinecke. Application for Liquor License Transfer; Discovery Bay Lodge: Commissioner Pitts motioned to approve the application for transfer of the liquor license for the Discovery Bay Restaurant from the Discovery Bay Lodge Company to Steven and Christine Mumford. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. Application for a Master License; Brinnon General Store: Commissioner Brown seconded ommissionerPitts' motion to approve the application of the Brinnon General Store for a Master Liquor License. Letter; Randy Johnson Washington State Department of Fisheries: Commissioner Pitts moved to have a letter written -for the Boarsignature to the State Department of Fisheries and the State Department of Game for their comments and concernsregarding ITT Rayonier's proposal to ex- ceed the cutting limitations on ti -e- Clearwater River. MEETING ADJOURNED Attest: -; 0, , r J rdine C. Brag Clerk of the Board A. M. O'Meara, Chairman B. G. Brown, Member John C. Pitts, Member