Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout050817_ra03Regular Agenda 11:15 am JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) Philip Morley, County Administrator FROM: Patty Charnas, Department of Community Development (DCD) Director ?C— David CDavid Greetham, DCD Planning Manager ci, David Wayne Johnson, Associate Planner. Y DATE: May 8, 2017 . SUBJECT: Port Ludlow Associates request to extend expiration of Olympic Terrace II (OT2) Preliminary Plat approval for an additional year (MLA05-00593) STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) requests an additional one-year extension to their preliminary plat approval for OT2, Phase Two, to June 28, 2018. Background: On June 28, 2005, the Jefferson County Hearing Examiner granted preliminary plat approval for the Olympic Terrace II Long Plat (SUB05-00003), Phase One of which was finaled on May 7, 2007. Phase Two had yet to be finaled when the economic downturn of 2008 made doing so infeasible. On May 21, 2012, the BoCC approved a one-year extension, pursuant to Section 6.212 of Subdivision Ordinance 04- 0526-92, of the preliminary plat approval due to economic conditions. The Port Ludlow Development Agreement was amended on May 13, 2013 to allow an additional extension of the plat up to June 28, 2016. An additional twelve (12) month extension of the preliminary plat to allow expiration of the plat on June 28, 2017, was approved by the BoCC on November 16, 2015. ATTACHMENTS: • Port Ludlow Associates request letter received March 30, 2017 • November 16, 2015 one-year extension Regular Agenda Request • May 21, 2012 one-year extension Consent Agenda Request • May 14, 2013 Amendment No. 2 of the Port Ludlow Development Agreement • Section 6.212 of Subdivision Ordinance 04-0526-92 • Port Ludlow Village Council letter of endorsement received April 13, 2017 ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PROS and CONS: Due to market and economic conditions, PLA will need additional time to re -design and final Olympic not to exceed twelve (12) months at a time upon showing that the applicant has in good faith attempted to Terrace II Phase 2. Section 6.212 of Subdivision Ordinance 04-0526-92 allows BoCC extensions to plats submit the final plat long plat within the initial twelve-month period. BoCC approval to extend the plat an additional one year is appropriate since PLA has continued to demonstrate good faith in completing the plat by re- design of the Stormwater system, re -assessment of the wetlands, and revising lots in response to real estate trends and market conditions. Regular Agenda 11:15 am FISCAL IMPACT/COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS: PLA has to date paid the County a total of $23,377.75 in fees to process the Olympic Terrace II Long Plat. Should their preliminary plat approval expire, and they desire to continue their development of Olympic Terrace lI Phase Two, PLA would be required to re -apply for a new plat under the current fee schedule after completing the required Pre -application Conference. DCD charges PLA for Lead Planner services not included in an application fee at the standard hourly rate of $90.00 per hour. RECOMMENDATION: DCD recommends the Board of County Commissioners: Review the attached request and supporting documentation and make a motion to approve an additional twelve (12) month extension to the preliminary plat approval for Olympic Terrace Il, Phase II, making the new expiration date June 28, 2018. REVIEWED BY: Philip Morle C ty Administrator Date 2 PORT LUDLOW ASSOCIATES LLC MAS 3 0 Z�9 March 28, 2017 Mr. David Johnson Jefferson County Department of Community Development 621 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 RE: Preliminary Plat Expiration OLYMPIC TERRACE II PHASE 2 Dear Mr. Johnson: Port Ludlow Associates LLC, requests a twelve (12) month extension of the Olympic Terrace II, Phase 2 development per Section 6.212 of Subdivision Ordinance 04-0526-92 to allow for expiration of the plat to be June 28th, 2018. Real estate market and economic conditions have significantly influenced the ability to complete and final Olympic Terrace II, Phase 2. Within the past year Port Ludlow Associates LLC, has demonstrated good faith by commencing work in Olympic Terrace II, Phase 2 such as wetland reassessment and stormwater re -design, as well as finalizing home plans along with constructing a model home in Olympic Terrace II, Phase 1. New home sales have recently occurred within Olympic Terrace II and are critical to funding Olympic Terrace II, Phase 2 as identified within the previous extension request submitted by Diana Smeland. Port Ludlow Associates LLC is aggressively pursuing financing for the completion of Olympic Terrace II Phase 2. Securing an additional twelve (12) month extension is critical to lending. Given the recent activity and capital expended by Port Ludlow Associates LLC within Olympic Terrace II Phase 1 and 2, please consider this request for a twelve (12) month extension. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sin rely, _ Ryan Mowery Port Ludlow Associates LLC CC: March de Sa e Silva, Davis Wright Tremaine Diana Smeland, Port Ludlow Associates, LLC Port Ludlow Associates LLC 70 Breaker Lane Port Ludlow WA 98365 P: 36o-437-8244 f: 36o-437-2522 wwwportludlowassociates. corn Regular Agenda 10:00 am JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator FROM: David Goldsmith, Department of Community Development (DCD) Interim Director David Wayne Johnson, Associate Planner DATE: November 16, 2015 SUBJECT: Port Ludlow Associates request to extend expiration of Olympic Terrace II Preliminary Plat approval STATEMENT OF ISSUE: On June 28, 2005, the Jefferson County Hearing Examiner granted preliminary plat approval for the Olympic Terrace II Long Plat, Phase One of which was finaled on May 7, 2007. Phase Two had yet to be finaled when the economic downturn of 2008 made doing so infeasible. On May 21, 2012, the BoCC approved a one year extension of the preliminary plat approval due to economic conditions. The Port Ludlow Development Agreement was amended on May, 13, 2013 to allow an additional extension of the plat up to June 28, 2016. Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) has submitted a request for an additional twelve (12) extension of the preliminary plat under Section 6.212 of Subdivision Ordinance 04-0526-92, to allow expiration of the plat on June 28, 2017. ATTACHMENTS: Port Ludlow Associates request letter received November 5, 2015 May 21, 2012 one year extension Consent Agehda t Amendment No. 2 of the Port Ludlow Development Agreement Section 6.212 of Subdivision Ordinance 04-0526-92 ANALYSISOSTRATEGIC GO ALS/PROS and CONS: Due to market factors that influence the type of home and location most advantageous to sales, PLA will need additional time to design, complete and final Olympic Terrace II Phase 2. Section 6.212 of Subdivision Ordinance 04-0526-92 allows the BoCC extensions to plats not to exceed twelve (12) months at a time upon showinfthat the applicant has in good faith attempted to submit the final plat long plat within the initial twelve month period. BoCC approval to extend the plat an additional one year is appropriate since PLA has demonstrated good faith in completing the plat by already acquiring final approval for Phase One, and will need additional time to design a housing style that will fit with emerging trends in real estate. FISCAL IMPACT/COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS: PLA has to date paid the County a total of $23,377.75 in fees to process the Olympic Terrace II Long Plat. Should their preliminary plat approval expire, and they desire to continue their development of Olympic Regular Agenda 10:00 am Terrace II Phase Two, PLA would be required to re -apply for a new plat under the current fee schedule after completing the required Pre -application Conference. DCD charges PLA for Lead Planner services not included in an application fee at the standard hourly rate of $78.00 per hour. RECOMMENDATION: DCD recommends the Board of County Commissioners: 1. Review the attached request and supporting documentation and make a motion to approve an additional twelve (12) month extension to the preliminary plat approval for Olympic Terrace II, making the new expiration date June 28, 2017. REVIEWED BY: Philip Morl y County A mini r Date J y rkp �Ve �ommissl�+ yette�son Ca 2 Consent Agenda JEFFERSON COUNTY a ok BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST '04 TO: Board of County Commissioners n� Philip Morley, County Administrator FROM: Carl Smith, Department of Community Development (DCD) Direction Stacie Hoskins, DCD Planning Manager' David Wayne Johnson, Associate Planner DATE: May 21, 2012 SUBJECT: Port Ludlow Associates request to extend expiration of Olympic Terrace II Preliminary Plat STATEMENT OF ISSUE: On June 28, 2005, the Jefferson County Hearing Examiner granted preliminary plat approval for the Olympic Terrace B Long Plat, Phase One of which was finaled on May 7, 2007. Phase Two had yet to be finaled when the economic downturn of 2008 made doing so infeasible. Preliminary Plat approval for Olympic Terrace II will expire on June 28, 2012 per DCD Code Interpretation dated June 7, 2010. Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) has submitted a written request to extend the expiration of that Plat for one additional year consistent with Section 6.212 of Subdivision Ordinance 04-0526-92, the relevant regulations under the Port Ludlow Development Agreement. On May 7, 2012 the BoCC discussed the issue at the County Adminstrator's Briefing. ATTACHMENTS: Port Ludlow Associates letter dated March 20, 2012 Section 6.212 of Subdivision Ordinance 04-0526-92 ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PROS and CONS: Port Ludlow's request is appropriate considering the cost of plat development to complete infrastructure necessary for final approval and the economic conditions that to date have inhibited that development. It is also in keeping with the proper procedure to extend preliminary plat approval consistent with their development agreement with the County. Board approval to extend plat expiration one year is appropriate since PLA has demonstrated good faith in completing the plat by already acquiring final approval for Phase One. FISCAL IMPACT/COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS: PLA has to date paid the County a total of $23,377.75 in fees to process the Olympic Terrace II Long Plat. Should their preliminary plat approval expire, and they desire to continue their development of Olympic Terrace II Phase Two, PLA would be required to re -apply for a new plat under the current fee schedule after completing the required Pre -application Conference. DCD charges PLA for Lead Planner services not included in an application fee at the standard hourly rate of $74.00 per hour. Consent Agenda RECOMMENDATION: DCD recommends the Board of County Commissioners: 1. Review the attached request and supporting documentation and make a motion to approve a twelve (12) month extension to the preliminary plat approval for Olympic Terrace H. REVIEWED BY: rP i ip Mor)Ly, Ounty Adminx for Date 2 576053 Ps: � lm-T�ND @51lRiZfd13 W4,,!,u �LL@II��}poR��T L 3ef FerUDt(D rlrll- EldEldridge,� n Cau �d l�jdr WHEN RECORDED, RETURN TO: Marco de Sa e Silva Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 1201 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2200 Seattle, Washington 98101 AMENDMENT NO.2 TO PORT LUDLOW DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Grantor: JEFFERSON COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Washington Grantee: PORT LUDLOW ASSOCIATES LLC, a Washington limited liability company OLYMPIC WATER AND SEWER, INC., a Washington corporation Abbreviated Legal Description: Portions of Sections 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21 and 29, Township 28 North, Range 1 East; Lts 48, 68, 71, 105 and 45 Area 4, Pt Ludlow No. 1; Lt 16 Area 3 Pt Ludlow No. 2; Lot 8 South Bay #2; Lt 74 Teal Lake Village; Parcels 1-11 Ludlow Bay Village; Lts 8-11 Ludlow Cove Div 1, Phase 2; TTs A-E Ludlow Cove Div 1, Ph 1; Lt 16 Olympic Terrace #1; Lts 1-41 and TTs A-E Olympic Terrace Div 2, Ph 1; and tidelands fronting Ludlow Bay Village and Lt 1 Ludlow Beach TTs Complete legal description is on page (Exhibit A of document. Assessor's Property Tax Parcel Account Numbers: See Attachment No. l hereto. Reference to Related Document: A.F. No. 435974 (Development Agreement) A.F. No. 536369 (Corrected Amendment No. 1) DWT 2292768x4 0065364-000016 AMENDMENT NO.2 TO PORT LUDLOW DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT NO.2 TO PORT LUDLOW DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (this "Amendment") is made this )34— day of _ '�. , 2013, by PORT LUDLOW ASSOCIATES LLC, a Washington limited l ility company, and OLYMPIC WATER AND SEWER, INC., a Washington corporation (collectively "PLA"), and JEFFERSON COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Washington (the "County"). This Amendment amends and modifies that certain Port Ludlow Development Agreement dated May 1, 2000, between Pope Resources, Olympic Property Group LLC, Olympic Resorts LLC, Olympic Water and Sewer, Inc., and Olympic Real Estate Development LLC (collectively "Pope") and the County, which was recorded in the real property records of Jefferson County, Washington, under Auditor's File No. 435974, as amended by Corrected Amendment No. 1 to Development Agreement dated and effective July 7, 2008, which was recorded in the real property records of Jefferson County, Washington, under Auditor's File No. 536369 (as amended, the "Agreement"). RECITALS A. The Agreement is a development agreement under RCW 36.70B.170 and Jefferson County Code (JCC) 18.40.850. Pope and the County made the Agreement -effective May 8, 2000. PLA is the assignee and successor to Pope under the Agreement. B. The Agreement governs the development of real property owned by PLA and located in the approximately 1,200 -acre Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort (MPR), which is a master planned resort designated by Jefferson County in 1998 under the authority of RCW 36.70A.362. C. Adverse economic conditions in Jefferson County and throughout the rest of the nation and the world since 2008 have significantly reduced the demand for real estate, delaying the period of time between the commencement and completion of real estate development projects. 'These impacts are especially severe in resort communities like the Port Ludlow MPR. The Washington State Legislature recognized this impact in 2010, when it amended RCW 58.17.140 to extend the generally applicable preliminary plat vesting period from five (5) to seven (7) years. As amended, RCW 58.17.140 currently provides in part as follows: "A final plat meeting all requirements of this chapter shall be submitted to the legislative body of the city, town, or county for approval within seven years of the date of preliminary plat approval. Nothing contained in this section shall act to prevent any city, town, or county from adopting by ordinance procedures which would allow extensions of time that may or may not contain additional or altered conditions and requirements." D. PLA and the County desire to extend the vesting period for preliminary plat approvals relating to the PLA Property, as authorized by RCW 36.70B.170(3)(i) (development standards set forth in development agreements include "[a] build -out or vesting period for applicable standards"). 2 DWT 2292768v4 0065364-000016 E. The Agreement expires May 8, 2020, twenty (20) years after its effective date. The build -out of the PLA Property currently is expected to occur over the next six (6) to twelve (12) years. PLA and the County desire to extend the term of the Agreement, as contemplated by Section 3.11 of the Agreement ("the parties acknowledge that modifications to the proposed development will occur during the build -out period in order to achieve a variety of purposes," including responding to changing market needs), and as authorized by RCW 36.70B.170(3)(i). F. This Amendment was the subject of a fifteen (15) day comment period, which ran from Lgd,.z 4,_ 10 , 2013, to .'_YE, 2013. As required by RCW 36.70B.200, a public hearing was held before the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners on 2013. The Board of County Commissioners reviewed and took official action adopting this Amendment by ordinance/resolution #_ 5 on Q, 2013. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions, and agreements of the parties, it is agreed by and between the parties that the Agreement shall be amended and modified as follows:. AGREEMENT 1. Defined Terms. The following terms used in this Amendment shall have the following meanings: "PLA Property" means the real property legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto, which comprises those portions of the Pope Property that are owned of record by PLA and located within the Port Ludlow MPR as of the effective date of this Amendment. All references in the Agreement to "Pope Property" shall mean "PLA Property." 2. Preliminary Plat Vesting Period. Each preliminary plat approval relating to any portion of the PLA Property, including without limitation the Preliminary Plat of Olympic "Terrace Division Il, Jefferson County File No. SUB05-00003, and the Preliminary Plat of Ludlow Cove Division II, Jefferson County File No. SUB07-00038, shall expire ten (10) years after the date of approval, subject to potential extensions as provided in the applicable subdivision regulations. A final plat meeting all requirements of the applicable development standards shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for approval within ten (10) years after the date of preliminary plat approval unless such period is extended as provided in the applicable subdivision regulations. This period of time shall apply even if it expires after the term of the Agreement. 3. Term of Agreement. The term of the Agreement shall be extended five (5) years and shall expire May 8, 2025. 4. Effect of Amendment. This Amendment amends and modifies the Agreement and shall be effective as of the date of mutual execution and delivery hereof. In the event of any conflict between the Agreement and this Amendment, this Amendment shall control. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given them under the Agreement. -Except as contained within the Agreement and this Amendment, there are no other agreements or understandings between PLA and the County relating to the subject matter of the. Agreement and this Amendment. The Agreement is hereby confirmed and ratified. 3 DWT 22927680 0065364-000016 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have mutually have executed and delivered this Amendment. APPROVED AS TO FORM: 4 i 0 1 f Prosecuting Attorney ter. Director Department of Community Development 4 DWT 2292768v4 0065364-000016 JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners By'4�,�,—��.��' Y�`V :J By PORT LUDLOW ASSOCIATES LLC, a Washington limited liability company By p, r Its President OLYMPIC WATER AND SEWER, INC. By Its President EXHIBITS: A - Legal Description of PLA Property STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF JEFFERSON ) On this qty of O'LA 2013, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, personally app ed _ t7� ak, •.� la , personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person who executed this instrument, on oath stated that he or she was authorized to execute the instrument, and acknowledged it as the _� �, ; �f _f Port Ludlow Associates LLC, to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. \W}jj�W WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the day and year first � ''* " ••••` iii NOTARY PUBLIC 'in and for th State o Washington, �,� p�V�G :rip residing at �t`'�r-�r✓�+�� :. �Ay'` ��` My appointment expires 6' /5r ''�►�xti` Print Name rIIjIIII 00 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF JEFFERSON ) On this -- day of j7't .,.� , 2013, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, personally appeared LA -4-,P- 61 personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satin acf tory evidence) to be the person who executed this instrument, on oath stated that he or she was authorized to execute the instrument, and acknowledged it as the w-+— Lr!of Olympic Water and Sewer, Inc., to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said corporation for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. e���ti111 I ! f f 1r j�elr IN .1 $ , I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the day and year first abov��wtiN TAA / EXP. 09/08/2014 -A'ost.kG:a NOTARY PU 3L.IC in and for the State o * ashington, "'••..•••� ,•�� residing at f��fr`J0'e' , AS''1, %,, 5 -- DWT 22927680 0065364-000016 My appointment expires DI b //-,( Print Name f i A 1 ,C .a -z -V` STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF JEFFERSON ) #, 3 On this /3 mac. aay of 201 , before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, personally app ed [; v &and �e i / �j a lG.c� sa3-- , personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons who executed this instrument, on oath stated that they were authorized to execute the instrument, and acknowledged it as the three members of the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said Board, acting in their official capacity representing Jefferson County, Washington, for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the day and year first above written. 'yq��ttll I ! I 1/11, 4' Lurqoo . F�.........0. op S DWT 2292768v4 0065364-000016 l ./ I f. NOT RY PUBLIC in and for the Stlite of WRshington, residing at 2" �J My appointment expires Q kr Print Name i--( qm,"149" 11:400 ,.rt«a en county, wn vOpE Rsaa�rac�s K30 age. 00 thereafter approve or disapprove the preliminary long plat, the Board's approval of the preliminary long plat and supporting submissions small furnish a firm basis upon which the applicant may proceed with development of the long subdivision and preparation of the final long plat in compliance with these regulations, and in accordance with any conditions of approval imposed by the Board, or b. If, after considering the matter at a public meeting, the Board deems a change in the Hearing Examiner's recommendation approving or disapproving any preliminary plat necessary, the change of the recommendation shall not be made until the Board conducts its own public hearing and thereupon adopts its own findings and thereafter approves or disapproves the preliminary long plat. Such public hearing may be held before a committee constituting a majority of the -Board. If the hearing is before a committee, the committee shall report its recommendation on the matter to the full Board for final action. 2. The Clerk of the Board shall keep records of the public meetings and public hearings set arid held by the Board which shall be made available for public inspection. 3. In any event, the Board shall take action on a preliminary long plat within ninety (90) days of the date of the filing Of a completed application unless the applicant consents to an extension of the time period PROVIDED, if an environmental impact statement is required, the ninety (90) day period shall not include the time spent preparing and circulating the environmental impact statement. 4. The Planning Department shall notify the applicant of the Board's action by mail as soon as practicable after the action. The notification shall specify any conditions imposed, or in the event of disapproval, the reasons thereof. 5. The Board's approval of the preliminary long plat and supporting submissions shall furnish a firm basis upon which the applicant may proceed with development of the long subdivision and preparation of the final long plat in compliance with these regulations and in accordance with any conditions of approval imposed by the Board. 6.211 Construction Phase: Upon receipt of preliminary long plat approval, the applicant may proceed with detailed engineering plans for construction of roads, bridges, utilities, drainage works and other required improvements. After submission of plans to the departments and agencies having jurisdiction, and receipt from them of the necessary permits and approvals, the applicant may proceed with construction PROVIDED, arrangements shall be made for inspection by the Department of Public Works, and by other departments and agencies having jurisdiction. ,;z;q 6.2i 2 1=xoirativn: Approval of a preliminary long plat shall expire unless the final long plat is submitted in proper form for final approval within thirty-six (36) months, unless an extension is granted by the Board upon an 36 111110 11111 111111 In gill lu 111111 IN 1111 it Paso- SM 118,1 J�lrersan i1tY, MAp{�E R $ RM age, es affirmative recommendation of the Planning Department at least thirty (30) days prior to the bate of expiration. Applicants may submit written extension requests to the Planning Department at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of expiration. The Board may grant extensions not to exceed twelve (12) months, upon a showing that the applicant has in good faith attempted to submit the final long plat within the initial twelve (12) month period. 213 Renewal Progedure: A long plat upon which preliminary approval has expired shall be resubmitted and processed as a new application. 5.214 Final tong Pmt: 1. The final long plat and supporting data shall be prepared in accordance with Appendix D of this ordinance, and shall be submitted to the Planning Department. When the Hearing Examiner has conducted a public hearing prior to preliminary long plat approval, the final long plat and supporting data shall be submitted to the Planning Department no later than thirty (30) days prior to final review by the Board. Department- no The Planning Department shall cause the final long plat to be circulated to the Department of Public Works and the Health Department for their individual approval in accordance with the conditions for final long plat approval and the requirements of this and other applicable laws andlor ordinances, The Planning Department shall provide a copy of the plat to the County Assessor who shall segregate the assessed valuation of the property being platted and furnish same to the County Treasurer for segregation of taxes. 3. When the Hearing Examiner has conducted a public hearing prior to preliminary long plat approval, the Planning Department shall check the final long plat and supporting data for compliance with the conditions for final long plat approval and shall prepare a written recommendation for the advice of the Board, The Board shall not consider approval of the long plat until the recommendations of the Health Department, the Department of Public Works, the Planning Department, and other relevant government agencies are in hand. 4. The Health Department and the Department of Public Works shall promptly notify the Planning Department of any obstacles or problems which prevent or delay approval of the long plat, and the Planning Department shall thereupon notify the applicant. In all cases where a final long plat is not approved within sixty (60) days, for long plats consisting of five (5) to fourteen (14) lots, or ninety (90) days for long plats consisting of fifteen (i 5) OF more lots, the Planning Department shall either return the long plat to the applicant with a statement of the reasons approval is denied, or shall secure a written authorization from the applicant permitting the lung plat to be considered for a longer period. 5. After approval by the Health Department, the Department of Public Works, and the Planning Department, the taxes and delinquent 37 PORT LUDLOW VILLAGE COUNCIL (PLVC) P.O. Box 65012, Port Ludlow, WA 98365 Commissioner Kathleen Kler, Chair Commissioner Kate Dean Commissioner David Sullivan Jefferson County Washington P.O. Box 1220 Port Townsend, WA 98368 April 11, 2017 r APR 13 2017 COUNTY VWSSIONERS Re: Port Ludlow Associates (PLA) Preliminary Plat Extension, Olympic Terrace II, Phase 2 We are writing in support of PLA's request for a 12 -month extension of the preliminary plat approval for Olympic Terrace II, Phase 2, as set forth in the first paragraph of PLA's letter to Mr. Johnson dated March 28, 2017. Our reason for supporting this extension request is simply that we do not want PLA to feel compelled by an impending deadline to begin logging operations on Phase 2 land without having the present intention to immediately initiate actual development of the logged areas by building houses or other improvements on the land. We do not want to see unsightly logged lands in the Master Planned Resort until actual development activity on those lands is ready to commence. Accordingly, we support PLA's request and thank you for your consideration on this matter. Yo�urs tr & '�37' . Bill Dean President Cc: Philip Morley Patty Charnas David Johnson Diana Smeland