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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Agenda Packet 04-25-2018Jefferson County Planning Commission MEETING AGENDA Tri-Area Community Center April 25, 2018 P: 360-379-4450 621 Sheridan St. F: 360-379-4451 Port Townsend WA 98368 plancomm@co.jefferson.wa.us 5:30pm Opening Business  Call to Order/Roll Call  Approval of Agenda  Director’s Updates 5:45pm Discussion  Review and discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan and Code updates 7:15pm Closing Business  Summary of today’s meeting  Follow-up action items 7:30pm Adjournment  Thank you for coming and participating in your government at work! Observer Comment Conduct: When the Chair recognizes you to speak, please begin by stating your name and address. Please be aware that the observer comment period is … 1) An optional time period dedicated to listening to the public, not a question and answer session. The Planning Commission is not required to provide response; 2) Offered at the Chair’s discretion when there is time; 3) Not a public hearing – comments made during this time will not be part of any hearing record; 4) May be structured with a three-minute per person time limit. 621 Sheridan St. Port Townsend WA 98368 P: 360-379-4450 F: 360-379-4451 plancomm@co.jefferson.wa.us Jefferson County Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES Tri-Area Community Center April 18, 2018 Page 1 of 1 Please note, these minutes are intended to provide a summary of a public hearing and should not be relied upon for specific statements from individuals at the meeting. If the reader would like to hear specific discussion, please visit Jefferson County’s website at: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/580/Planning-Commission and listen to the audio file (to assist in locating information, time stamps are provided along the left side of this page, below). Call to Order at 6:30 pm ROLL CALL District 1 District 2 District 3 Staff Present Coker: Present Koan: Present Vacant: Jochems: Present Sircely: Present Smith: Present Hull: Present Nilssen: Present Giske: Present Joel Peterson, DCD Lead Associate Planner Nicole Allen, DCD Office Coordinator Facilitator: Cynthia Koan Public in Attendance: 36 OPEN HOUSE 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM The Planning Commission hosted an Open House for the public to view posters, converse with Planning Commissioners and staff, and provide written comments on proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan and to county code. INTRODUCTION 6:30 PM (0:00:30) – Koan Welcome and Open Hearing. Cynthia Koan welcomed the public, opened the hearing and outlined the agenda for the Public Hearing. 0:03:38 – Peterson Joel Peterson presented a brief Staff Report regarding current updates on the draft Comprehensive Plan and county code. PUBLIC TESTIMONY 0:15:54 – 1:08:05 The Chair opened the floor to public testimony on topics related to the draft Comprehensive Plan and Code updates. Twenty people gave testimony. The verbal record was left open until the end of the next Open House and Public Hearing on April 19th. Next Planning Commission meeting is an Open House and Public Hearing and is scheduled for 04/19/18 at 5:30 pm at the Quilcene Community Center. Adjourned at 7:46 pm These meeting minutes were approved this ____________ day of ___________________________, 2018. Cynthia Koan, Chair Nicole Allen, PC Secretary/DCD Office Coordinator 621 Sheridan St. Port Townsend WA 98368 P: 360-379-4450 F: 360-379-4451 plancomm@co.jefferson.wa.us Jefferson County Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES Quilcene Community Center April 19, 2018 Page 1 of 1 Please note, these minutes are intended to provide a summary of a public hearing and should not be relied upon for specific statements from individuals at the meeting. If the reader would like to hear specific discussion, please visit Jefferson County’s website at: http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/580/Planning-Commission and listen to the audio file (to assist in locating information, time stamps are provided along the left side of this page, below). Call to Order at 6:30 pm ROLL CALL District 1 District 2 District 3 Staff Present Coker: Present Koan: Present Vacant: Jochems: Present Sircely: Present Smith: Excused Hull: Present Nilssen: Present Giske: Excused Joel Peterson, DCD Lead Associate Planner Nicole Allen, DCD Office Coordinator Facilitator: Cynthia Koan Public in Attendance: 24 OPEN HOUSE 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM The Planning Commission hosted an Open House for the public to view posters, converse with Planning Commissioners and staff, and provide written comments on proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan and to county code. INTRODUCTION 6:30 PM (0:00:42) – Koan Cynthia Koan welcomed the public and outlined the agenda for the Public Hearing. 0:01:48 – Peterson Joel Peterson presented a brief Staff Report regarding current updates on the draft Comprehensive Plan and county code. PUBLIC TESTIMONY 0:23:20 – 0:53:25 The Chair opened the floor to public testimony on topics related to the draft Comprehensive Plan and Code updates. Sixteen people gave testimony. The verbal record was closed and the written record left open until Friday, April 20th at 5:30. Next Planning Commission meeting will be a special meeting and is scheduled for 04/25/18 at 5:30 pm at the Tri-Area Community Center. Adjourned at 7:27 pm These meeting minutes were approved this ____________ day of ___________________________, 2018. Cynthia Koan, Chair Nicole Allen, PC Secretary/DCD Office Coordinator April 23, 2018 1 Comprehensive Plan Update Open Houses Draft Summary of Open Houses held April 18 and 19, 2018| Summary Prepared: April 23, 2018 Introduction Jefferson County published a legal notice, distributed email notice, posted a notice on a project website, posted fliers around public and commercial locations around the county, and distributed postcards advertising a public open house and public hearing held 5:30-8:30 or until all commenters were heard. Exhibit 1. Postcard (front) Members of the public were invited to review boards with Comprehensive Plan element goals and provide input through pens and dots. For most boards, the public could: April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 2  Please use a blue marker or dot to indicate those words and ideas that you support in the framework goals or to add missing ideas.  Please use a red marker or dot to indicate those words and ideas that you feel are not a good ft for Jefferson County. For the Vision Statement questions included:  Tell us about ideas you like in “Our Vision for 2038”?  Is there anything else you’d like to share? Dots are indicators of support or areas of concern of those who came in person to the meeting, and are not indicators of statistically valid responses. The value of the exercise is to gain impressions and input on complex goals. Approximately forty persons attended the meeting at the Tri-Area Community Center and about twenty persons attended the meeting at the Quilcene Community Center. Left: Tri-Area Community Center April 18, 2018 | Right: Quilcene Community Center April 19, 2018 This document provides a summary of two open houses held April 18 and 19, 2018 from 5:30-6:30 pm before public hearings, and then the closing half hour after the public hearing. A full copy of the postcard front and back and flier is provided in the attachment. Additionally, copies of each board and a comment sheet form are also attached. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 3 Planning Commission Approved Vision Statement Our Home Jefferson County, Washington encompasses 1,803 square miles, bound on the north and east by the shores of the vast Salish Sea, with the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Hood Canal to the southeast. The terrestrial borders of Jefferson County join with Clallam County to the north and west, and Mason and Grays Harbor Counties to the south. Approximately 66% of the total County acreage is in public ownership. Jefferson County stretches across the Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest, and encompasses spectacular rainforests and mighty rivers including the Queets, Quinault, Hoh, Bogachiel, Quilcene, Dosewallips, Duckabush, and hundreds of miles of shoreline. The first inhabitants of this vast region were indigenous people belonging to a number of different tribes who lived here for millennia. These groups of people still reside in our county and/or are granted treaty rights under the provisions of their “usual and accustomed areas” within our county and include the Chem- a-kum, S’Klallam, Klallam, Sko-ko-mish, Makah, Quinault, Quileute, and Hoh River tribes and nations. Early settlements by newcomers began in the mid-1800s. Today’s towns and villages, rural crossroads, and tribal nations in Jefferson County grew from early-established footprints of urban, commercial, and cultural centers. Nearly thirty-thousand people live in small communities skirting the Olympic Mountains to the west and east. As both refuge and destination, Jefferson County has stood out as a place where fishers, farmers, hunters, mariners, artists and artisans, foresters and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as independent and innovative entrepreneurs of every kind have survived and thrived in this rural wilderness we call our home. Our Vision for 2038 The communities of Jefferson County embrace a balance of tradition and innovation while preserving the rural character of our land and lifestyles. Land use priorities have protected open spaces, forests, and farmland for long-term management and conservation, while also embracing innovations that foster opportunities for increased synergy between natural and built environments. Low-impact techniques, localized bioremediation, and other innovations in housing and industry benefit overall ecosystem vitality and biodiversity while aiding ecological restoration and adapting to climate disruption. We believe that investing in our local economy, culture, and ecosystem yields benefits for current residents and future generations. Our vibrant community fabric offers opportunity for all residents, including working-class individuals and families, as well as those who struggle to live, thrive, and age with dignity. Jefferson County values creativity and life-long learning and reveres constitutional rights, personal independence and privacy. Jefferson County embraces our diversity. We respect and honor tribal treaty rights and tribal sovereignty. Policies are in place to ensure that government-to-government collaboration and consultation is regular and ongoing. We value high-quality education, public services, and facilities. Emphasis on community spaces and networks of non-motorized trails, bike lanes, and paths encourages interactive communities of healthy April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 4 individuals. Community members of all ages have access to safe and active environments, healthcare— including preventative, mental health, and long-term care—as well as fresh and abundant local food. We enjoy a healthy and diverse local economy with wisely-considered economic development and balanced growth. Sectors including food system development, marine trades and craftsmanship, healthcare and education, resource management, high-tech and science-based trades, and sectors relating to tourism, art and cultural events, among others, support our robust economy. We believe that investing in human potential and the resilience of our local economy, including improved infrastructure networks, yields benefits for current residents and future generations. We honor and respect the natural world as integral to our health and lifestyles. We protect our open spaces, shorelines, forests, clean air and clean water, wildlife and wildlife habitat so that future generations may also practice stewardship of the land, the seas, and the communities of Jefferson County. Public Comment: Vision Statement April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 5 Additions/Changes  Add after balanced growth: subject to environmental constraints. Tell us about ideas you like in “Our Vision for 2038”?  Currently there is a lot about the military history in the vision. What is our relationship in the future? Is there anything else you’d like to share?  No comments. Dots were not part of the exercise on this board, but given the other boards had dot exercises, participants used them. Blue Dots: Denote support for words and ideas.  Paragraph on first inhabitants of region  Preserving rural character of land and lifestyles  Low-impact techniques, localized bioremediation, and other innovations in housing and industry benefit overall ecosystem vitality…  Robust economy, wisely-considered economic development  Balanced growth subject to environmental constraints  Improved infrastructure networks yield benefits for current residents and future generations  Honor and respect the natural world  Protect open spaces, shorelines, forests, clean air Missing ideas in blue pen  See “subject to environmental constraints” added above. Red Dots: Denote words and ideas that you feel are not a good fit for Jefferson County  None. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 6 Framework Goals Framework Goal I Preserving Rural Character Conserve Jefferson County’s rural way of life, agricultural and forest working lands, shoreline and mountain vistas, and natural ecosystems.  By holding the line on Goal II  Blue Dots: Several (eight) in support of whole goal. Framework Goal II Sustainable and Suitable Growth Patterns Maintain a rural landscape by smartly growing in urban areas, resorts, and established rural centers and crossroads. Consider environmental, economic, and fiscal sustainability when investing in infrastructure and adding new development in rural and urban places.  And small businesses appropriate to the rural nature of the area  Blue Dots: Two related to adding new development in rural and urban places.  Red Dots: One related to resorts. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 7 Framework Goal III Enhancement of the Rural Economy Grow a robust rural economy with living wage jobs based on resource lands, manufacturing, and tourist and recreation-oriented services benefiting the county’s clean quality environment.  Of scale to existing town  Physically enable work for [many?? young??] professionals with appropriate communications infrastructure.  Blue Dots: Two related to whole goal. Framework Goal IV Housing Variety and Affordability Create opportunities for innovation and flexibility in housing types affordable and attainable across incomes, ages, and abilities. Promote an adequate supply of quality year-round housing for the work- force, seasonal housing for farmworkers, and recreational homes or accommodations for visitors.  Blue Dots: One related to word affordable, three related to whole goal. Framework Goal V Allocation of Land to Meet Anticipated Needs Meet projected community needs for housing, commercial, and industrial growth through appropriate zoning and capital facility investment. Consistent with urban growth and rural character goals, focus higher densities in urban growth areas and secondarily within resorts or rural centers and crossroads with services.  Industrial in UGA only & clustered  Blue dots: One related to focusing growth in urban growth areas and two related to whole goal.  Red dots: One regarding word resorts, three regarding crossroads, and one regarding whole goal. Framework Goal VI Environmental Conservation Foster environmental stewardship, preserve clean air and water, and protect fish and wildlife habitat. Anticipate and respond to climate change with mitigation and adaptation strategies.  Blue dots: Five related to whole goal, and one related to climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Framework Goal VII Mobility Provide a transportation system where residents, workers, and visitors have safe, comfortable, and interconnected ways to travel in Jefferson County whether as a driver, bicyclist, or pedestrian.  Improve walking paths April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 8  Add after driver: transit passenger.  Improve bicycle lanes and safety. Bike paths to include ebikes.  Blue dots: One grated safe, comfortable, interconnected ways to travel, one related to bicylclist, and one related to added text above (Improve bicycle lanes and safety. Bike paths to include ebikes.) Framework Goal VIII Active and Healthy Living Promote community health and safety by fostering built environments that increase access to nutritious foods, active lifestyles and community services that are convenient to where residents live, work, learn and play.  Add after “fostering”: healthy homes and energy efficient. Framework Goal IX Continuous and Ongoing Public Involvement Provide opportunities for meaningful public involvement. Engage diverse stakeholders.  Emphasis on “meaningful”  Blue dots: Two for whole goal. Framework Goal X Compliant with GMA Maintain a Comprehensive Plan consistent with GMA goals, requirements, and case law, and the County- wide Planning Policy.  Blue dots: One near GMA goals, and one for whole goal. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 9 Land Use: Framework Goal LU-G-1 Ensure consistency between the Growth Management Act, the County-wide Planning Policy, and the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. Goal LU-G-2 Continue to partner with the Department of Defense for land use planning that benefits national security, conservation, and economic prosperity in Jefferson County.  No growlers!  Noise pollution and environmental harm should not be tolerated  Blue dots: One for whole goal. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 10  Red dot: Nine regarding whole goal. Goal LU-G-3 Identify and designate sufficient land area within the County for industrial uses and economic development.  Add after industrial: and commercial.  Blue dots: Two for whole goal. Goal LU-G-4 Support opportunities to provide a variety of affordable housing types for county residents of all income groups and needs.  Land use  Need a lot more very low income subsidized housing accessible.  Blue dots: Five for whole goal and one for affordable to all income groups.  Red dot: One regarding Land Use, and one regarding comment about need for very low income subsidized and accessible. Goal LU-G-5 Identify and designate lands for both public purposes, public facilities, and essential public facilities. Goal LU-G-6 Ensure that transportation is safe, efficient, multi-modal, and based on levels of service that correspond to the land use densities in the Comprehensive Plan to connect people to where they live, work, learn, and play.  Increase bus route so using transit is convenient  Blue dot for this change bulleted above or for LU-G-G ensuring transportation is safe Goal LU-G-7 Preserve the functions and values of critical environmental areas and protect development from the risks of environmental hazards.  …while allowing farmers and ranchers full rights and access to viable economic opportunities  Blue dot for bullet above. Goal LU-G-8 Continue to address stormwater management and drainage issues with private property owners and resource agencies to protect shellfish beds, fish habitat and other natural resources and to reduce nonpoint sources of pollution.  After “continue to” add while allowing farmers and ranchers full rights and access to viable economic opportunities.  Goal LU-G-8 as a whole: While supporting alternative management systems. Thinking outside your box.  Add second sentence: In order to accomplish this goal, build sewer system infrastructure in Tri-Area urban development areas.  Blue dots: Four related to addressing stormwater and drainage issues with private property owners and resource agencies to protect… Goal LU-G-9 Protect life and property from flood hazards and retain the flood storage capacity of rivers and streams. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 11  Add to end: while not re-designating flooded areas as wetlands  Manage drainage Goal LU-G-10 Allow the continued existence and economic viability of legally established land uses which have now become nonconforming.  Huh?  Red dot and note: Only if consistent with protection of environment (including noise pollution)  Blue dot: Goal as a whole. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 12 Land Use: Rural Goal LU-G-11 Preserve rural character and promote rural lifestyle as defined in this element.  Blue dots: Seven Goal LU-G-12 Ensure that development is accomplished in a manner which protects the long-term habitability, historically significant areas, and natural beauty of Jefferson County.  Emphasis on “which protects the long-term habitability, historically significant areas, and natural beauty”.  Blue dots: Two on the emphasized phrase above, and two for whole goal. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 13 Goal LU-G-13 Preserve and protect the rural character of the land and the identities of existing rural communities through rural land uses and densities.  Land use that does not alter the population by gentrification  Blue dots: Five for whole goal. Goal LU-G-14 Encourage residential land use and development intensities that protect the character of rural areas, avoid interference with resource land uses, and minimize impacts upon environmentally sensitive areas.  Re (???) existing housing [text under dots]  Save farmland, no special development!  Allow subdivision. Avoid losing current housing.  Housing intensity reduces urban sprawl  Blue dots: two regarding avoiding interference with resource lands and minimizing impacts on environmentally sensitive areas.  Red dots: One on encouraging residential land use and development that protect character of rural areas, and one on avoiding interference with resource lands. Goal LU-G-15 Foster sustainable natural resource-based industry in rural areas through the conservation of lands that support forestry, agriculture, mineral extraction, and aquaculture industries and local employment opportunities.  Emphasis on “Foster sustainable natural resource-based industry”  Red text and dot related to mineral extraction and environmental harm [difficult to read]  Blue dots: Four for goal as a whole. Goal LU-G-16 Ensure that rural residential development preserves rural character, protects rural community identity, is compatible with surrounding land uses, and minimizes infrastructure needs.  Emphasis on “protects rural community identity, is compatible with surrounding land uses”  Blue dots: Five dots for goal as a whole. Goal LU-G-17 Support existing and explore opportunities for new appropriately-sized Rural Village Centers (RVC) and provide for the development of appropriately scaled commercial and residential uses, with consideration of innovative planning techniques, such as mixed commercial and residential use, creating vibrant communities with access to local services. (Type 1 LAMIRDs)  Red dots: four regarding goal as a whole or Type 1 LAMIRDs.  Blue dots: One blue dot near “new appropriately sized Rural Village Centers” and one blue dot regarding innovative planning techniques Goal LU-G-18 Provide access to a limited range of services in the County’s Rural Commercial Crossroads for residential and non-residential users.  Explain April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 14  Joel Peterson: This refers to providing rural commercial areas with additional infrastructure (water, community septic or other amenities, such as sidewalks and walking/biking amenities, for economic development amenities. Goal LU-G-19 Provide for the siting of, and maintain the viability of, Jefferson County’s Master Planned Resorts (MPR) in locations that are appropriate from both an economic and environmental perspective.  No MPRs unless no environmental impacts.  Red dots: One regarding viability of MPR, six regarding goal as a whole, and one red dot associated with bulleted comment above.  Blue dots: One with Master Planed Resorts and two for goal as a whole. Goal LU-G-20 Recognize and contain areas and uses of more intensive industrial development within boundaries that may allow for limited areas of infill development (Type 3 LAMIRDs). Goal LU-G-21 Locate new natural resource-based industries in rural lands and near the resource upon which they are dependent, in accordance with RCW 36.70A.365 (Type 3 LAMIRD). Goal LU-G-22 Foster economic development that relies on a rural location and setting, and that is small scaled recreational or tourist-related.  Prioritize quiet & rural  Small scale only in rural areas, no huge MPRs  Red dots: One regarding rural location, one regarding first bulleted comment above.  Blue dots: Two regarding rural location or small-scaled recreational, and one blue dot with second bulleted comment above. Goal LU-G-23 Foster home-based businesses or cottage industries in order to provide economic and employment opportunities outside of Rural Commercial zones.  Blue dots: Five blue dots, appear to be for goal as a whole. Goal LU-G-24 Provide Rural Village Centers with the level of infrastructure support that will allow the community to be served with appropriately-scaled housing, commercial services, and/or mixed-use development patterns to provide for community needs through infill and development of the LAMIRD1. Limit the establishment or expansion of urban development and infrastructure to those areas designated for urban growth.  Red dots: One on limit establishment or expansion of urban development and one for goal as a whole.  Blue dots: One blue dot with “appropriately-scaled housing, commercial services”, and three regarding infrastructure. 1 Limited Area of More Intense Rural Development. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 15 Land Use: Urban Goal LU-G-26 Provide for the orderly development of urban land uses in urban growth areas consistent with the provision of adequate and feasible urban levels of public facilities and services.  Blue dots: Five blue dots (two left and three right – given location of dots following text justification assume it is for LU-G-26 instead of LU-G-30) Goal LU-G-27 Encourage a balance of commercial and industrial uses for urban-scale and regional-scale economic activities within Urban Growth Areas (Urban Growth Areas). Goal LU-G-28 Provide urban development design that promotes healthy communities through policies that promote healthy lifestyles. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 16 Goal LU-G-29 Limit the establishment or expansion of urban-level development and infrastructure to rural residential and small rural commercial crossroads, but plan infrastructure for the needs of Urban Growth Areas, Master Planned Resorts, and Rural Village Centers.  Red dots: Approximately ten regarding Master Planned Resorts  Blue dots: Rural Village Centers, three; one for Master Planned Resorts. Goal LU-G-30 Minimize the adverse effects on ground and surface water quality and quantity and protect aquatic resources and habitats from stormwater runoff generated within the Irondale and Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area.  Assure that developments, including MPRs, will not deplete aquifers as condition of approval, permitting.  Blue dot: With above comment Goal LU-G-31 Encourage efficient multimodal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans, in order to connect people from where they live to where they work, learn and play.  Blue dots: Three Goal LU-G-32 Identify and protect open space corridors within and abutting the Urban Growth Area.  Blue dots: One April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 17 Natural Resources Goal NR-G-1 Encourage the conservation of resource lands and the long-term sustainable use of natural resource-based economic activities throughout Jefferson County.  Blue dots: Two Goal NR-G-2 Encourage resource-based economic activities that are compatible with environmental quality.  No geoduck farms  Yes to all shellfish culture April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 18  Blue dots: One next to each bulleted comment, and two generally for goal Goal NR-G-3 Conserve and protect Forest Resource Lands for long-term economic use and environmental and health benefits.  Blue dots: Two for goal overall. Goal NR-G-4 Minimize potential conflicts between forest management activities and land use activities within or adjacent to designated forest lands.  Question mark next to conflicts - ?  Red dot: One overall.  Blue dots: One for within or adjacent to designated forest lands, or for goal overall. Goal NR-G-5 Encourage the continuation of forestry on lands which are not designated as commercial forest resource lands.  Blue dots: One for goal overall. Goal NR-G-6 Conserve and protect Mineral Resource Lands for long-term economic use, while providing for mitigation of potential adverse impacts associated with mineral extraction and processing operations.  No permitting of mineral extractions that is noise or has other environmental impact  Red dots: Three for goal overall. Goal NR-G-7 Ensure, through Department of Natural Resources reclamation plans, that County mineral resource lands are restored to safe and useful condition with enhancement and mitigation of damage to the function and aesthetics of the environment and subsequent land uses.  Blue dots: One for goal overall. Goal NR-G-8 Conserve and protect the agricultural land base and its associated economy and lifestyle.  And stimulate and emphasize accessibility & entrepreneurship (second comment dittos this)  Essential to economic stability in big sector  Blue dots: Six for goal overall, plus one for either the word protect – or for added text “and stimulate and emphasize accessibility and entrepreneurship.” Goal NR-G-9 Conserve and protect aquaculture resources, the lands that sustain them, and associated facilities in order to ensure a long-term commercial and recreational resource base.  Blue dots: Five for goal overall. Goal NR-G-10 Ensure responsive, fair and efficient permit processing.  And provide incentives & rewards for those who have gone through and completed the process.  Blue dots: Seven dots appear to be for goal with added text in bullet. Goal LU-G-25 Conserve and manage the forest, agriculture, aquaculture, and mineral resources of Jefferson County for sustainable natural resource-based economic activities that are compatible with surrounding land uses.  Blue dots: One for goal overall. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 19 April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 20 Housing Goal HS-G-1 Encourage and support efforts to increase housing availability for county residents of all income groups.  Red dots: One for “all income” Goal HS-G-2 Promote a variety of housing choices throughout the county with innovative land use practices, community redevelopment strategies, development standards, design techniques, and building and infrastructure permit requirements.  Add to end: and innovative sewage/blackwater treatment (composting toilets, greywater)  Variety of housing choices only in UGA & Broad urban centers April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 21  More flexibility to move houses – smaller infill lots in rural areas (second comment says this is key)  Work with people/homeowners on permitting as hard as you do for MPR!  Blue dots: one for “throughout the county, two for permit requirements, and four for list of strategies generally. Goal HS-G-3 Develop and maintain partnerships with the housing assistance programs, and other public and private groups and agencies to support maintenance and rehabilitation of existing housing stock and provide new and affordable housing opportunities.  And provide more funding!  And education for homeowners & renters  Red dots: In association with “assistance”  Blue dots: One with bullet on providing more funding, and one for goal overall. Goal HS-G-4 Pursue a transitory housing program to address homelessness and encourage the development of housing for people with special needs (individuals who require assistance for disabilities that may be physical medical, social, or psychological).  Red dots: One with “homelessness” and one for “require assistance.”  Blue dots: One on transitory housing program, two on addressing homelessness and one regarding medical, social, or psychological disabilities April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 22 Open Space, Parks & Recreation, Historic & Cultural Preservation Goals Goal OS-G-1 Preserve and improve the quality, value, and extent of open space lands.  Blue dots: Two for goal overall. Goal OS-G-2 Develop a high-quality system of multipurpose park trails and corridors that access significant environmental features, public facilities and developed local neighborhoods and business districts.  Blue dots: Six for goal overall. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 23 Goal OS-G-3 Encourage the multiple use of open spaces and wildlife corridors.  What does this mean?  Red dots: One for goal as a whole and one for question bulleted above.  Blue dots: One regarding word wildlife. Goal OS-G-4 Develop and maintain public park and recreational facilities that are responsive to the needs and interests of Jefferson County residents and visitors.  Ft. Worden, Makerspace, wet lab a priority!  Linger longer!  Blue dots: Two for first bullet, and one for goal overall. Goal OS-G-5 Work with Tribes and other appropriate agencies to identify and preserve historic and pre-contact sites, structures, settlements, and artifacts that have value as cultural resources.  Respect tribal dignitaries and cultural tradition  Red dots: One for goal overall  Blue dots: Seven for goal overall Goal OS-G-6 Ensure responsive, fair, and efficient permit processing.  Permit processing for all areas, uses & functions  Blue dots: Six for goal overall General topic to address:  Arts & cultural development April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 24 Environment Goal EN-G-1 Manage, protect, enhance, and conserve water resources through a comprehensive watershed management program that is integrated with recovery plans for listed species and those proposed for listing under the federal Endangered Species Act, and that incorporates strategies to address climate change impacts.  Focus on ocean acidification  Blue dots: Six dots for goal overall and one related to bulleted text above. Goal EN-G-2 Protect the quality and quantity of surface, ground, and marine water resources, and participate in enhancement and restoration of degraded habitats. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 25  Keep big resorts away from Hood Canal waters  Blue dots: Seven dots for goal overall Goal EN-G-3 Ensure a sustainable and safe water supply as a critical necessity for residential, economic, and environmental needs that rely on conservation and other current technologies, while incorporating the most current climate projections into supply planning.  No development, including MPRs, should be approved or permitted unless developer can establish aquifer will be protected.  Blue dots: Two for goal overall and two related to added bullet above. Goal EN-G-4 To improve the base of information on the uses, existing conditions, and vulnerability of surface waters in the county.  Blue dots: Two dots for goal overall. Goal EN-G-5 To protect and enhance the water quality of surface waters in Jefferson County.  Blue dots: Three dots for goal overall. Goal EN-G-6 Implement Chapter 18.25 JCC to protect shoreline functions and processes while allowing appropriate development and uses within the shorelines of Jefferson County.  No development near shorelines if there is environmental risk.  Red dots: One for goal overall. Two for goal overall potentially associated with bulleted text above. Goal EN-G-7 Encourage all use and development along shorelines to address potential adverse effects of sea level rise.  “Encourage” not strong enough. No shoreline development that causes environmental damage.  Red dots: Five red dots. One next to bulleted statement. One next to development along shorelines. Three related to sea level rise.  Blue dots: One next to bulleted statement above. Three next to effects of sea level rise. Goal EN-G-8 Protect air quality from the adverse impacts of land use and development and improve it where it is degraded.  Blue dots: One for goal overall. Goal EN-G-9 Protect Jefferson County’s natural heritage, including native vegetation and unique landforms.  Add to end: and geological features  Bring back ENP-7.0 and ENG-7.7.  Eelgrass (specific native vegetation)  Make a Kettle trail, like Whidbey  Blue dots: One next to natural heritage. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 26 Goal EN-G-10 Protect the habitability, environmental quality, and natural beauty of Jefferson County from the adverse impacts of development with respect to light, glare, and noise and mitigate impacts based on the extent of the impact to existing conditions.  Emphasis on noise  Blue dots: One next to noise, and four for goal overall. Goal EN-G-11 Protect aquifer recharge areas from depletion of aquifer quantity or degradation of aquifer quality.  Saltwater intrusion  Blue dots: Four dots for goal overall. Goal EN-G-12 Protect flood hazard areas from development and uses that compromise the flow, storage, and buffering of flood waters, normal channel functions, and fish and wildlife habitat, and to minimize flood and river process risk to life and property. Goal EN-G-13 Ensure that landslide and erosion hazard areas are appropriately designated and that measures to protect public health and safety are implemented for hazardous areas. Goal EN-G-14 Minimize seismic risk to life and property on new and existing structures. Goal EN-G-15 Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat throughout Jefferson County.  Establish plan to clean up septic pollution, Duckabush and Dosewalips tidelands.  Blue dots: Eight dots for goal overall and two for text in bullet above. Goal EN-G-16 Protect existing wetland area and functions and encourage wetland enhancement and restoration.  Blue dots: Six dots for goal overall. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 27 Transportation Goal TR-G-1 Provide a safe, convenient, efficient, and integrated multimodal highway and arterial system for the movement of people and goods, one that is functionally well maintained, reflects local environment, and meets the demands of the future. Goal TR-G-2 Promote a coordinated and integrated public transportation system available to all residents and guests, that is reliable, safe, cost effective, energy efficient, and contributes to the cultural and economic betterment of the residents of Jefferson County.  Emphasis on “safe”  Blue dots: Two related to “reliable, safe, cost effective” and four dots for goal overall. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 28 Goal TR-G-3 Provide safe, accessible, and convenient routes, trails, parking facilities, trail heads, and other amenities that promote the use of non-motorized travel in a manner that is integrated with other forms of transportation.  Blue dots: Two for goal overall. Goal TR-G-4 Encourage land use types, mixes, and densities that promote efficient multi-modal transportation systems.  Bicycle lanes throughout County.  Blue dots: Two for goal overall and one for bulleted text above. Goal TR-G-5 Ensure that the transportation system in Jefferson County includes all modes of transportation, and encourages the efficient movement of goods, services, and passengers in coordination with a statewide system.  No bus service, dial a ride after 7 pm = no meetings, social life.  Blue dots: One for goal ovrall. Goal TR-G-6 Ensure efficient management of all transportation resources through cooperation in planning and project development with Federal, State, regional, and local jurisdictions, the PRTPO, and the Public. Goal TR-G-7 Ensure that transportation planning includes extensive opportunities for public involvement. Goal TR-G-8 Promote Transportation Demand Management programs as a means of reducing traffic, minimizing environmental impacts such as climate change, and optimizing existing transportation investments.  Red dots: Four related to climate change.  Blue dots: Two for goal overall. Goal TR-G-9 Provide transportation facilities and services that are energy efficient, protect and enhance the environment, and preserve the existing residential quality of life. Goal TR-G-10 Continue to update the Transportation Improvement Program consistent with, and incorporated by reference into the Comprehensive Plan. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 29 Economic Development Goal ED-G-1 Improve and enhance coordination with federal, state, regional, tribes and local economic development groups to promote a healthy and vibrant economic environment within Jefferson County.  In scale with the rural existing town. Do not overpower the small town political voice  Red dots: One on tribes.  Blue dots: One on tribes, two for goal overall (one potentially related to first bullet above). Goal ED-G-2 Support a comprehensive approach to education and training for employment, job retention and advancement. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 30  Blue dots: Two for goal overall. Goal ED-G-3 Support Jefferson County’s industries that leverage existing strengths, advantages, and potential in the following areas: Health Care; Port related economic development; Marine Trades; Natural Resources; Advanced Technology/Manufacturing; Construction and Real Estate; Agriculture/Aquaculture; Education; Home-Based Business; Tourism & Retail in centers and corridors; and Local and Native Arts.  Creative Arts & Culture  Support for home-based business and tourism (underline).  Red dots: Two for aquaculture and one for either aquaculture or education.  Blue dots: One related to port-related economic development, one for marine trades, one for agriculture, one for aquaculture, three for home-based business. Goal ED-G-4 Work in partnership with public and private economic development interests to review barriers, consider flexible regulatory incentives that encourage and facilitate innovative economic opportunities within the County.  (Flexible regulatory) -What does this mean?  Red dot next to this question in bullet above.  Blue dot: Goal overall Goal ED-G-5 Promote the development of tourist and tourist-related activities as a source of employment and business opportunities in Jefferson County.  Small businesses instead of MPR  Red dots: Three for goal overall.  Blue dots: three related to tourist and tourist-related activities and one for goal overall. Goal ED-G-6 Encourage economic development that sustains natural resources and open spaces, protects environmental quality, and enhances Jefferson County’s overall quality of life.  Protection of environment should be paramount in all land developments.  Blue dots: One for protects environmental quality and seven for goal overall. Goal ED-G-7 Coordinate the development of infrastructure that is adequate to attract and accommodate the diversified economy centers of Jefferson County, consistent with the requirements of the Growth Management Act.  Construction infrastructure  Blue dots: One with bullet text above or related to diversified economy centers of Jefferson County, and two dots with goal overall. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 31 Capital Facilities & Utilities Goal CF-G-1 Establish appropriate levels of service for public facilities. Goal CF-G-2 Implement a Six-Year Capital Facilities Concept Plan that ensures that County-owned public facilities meet the established Level of Service. Goal CF-G-3 Ensure that public facilities are adequate to support proposed development at the adopted Level of Service.  Blue dots: One for goal overall. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 32 Goal CF-G-4 Ensure that all capital improvements are made in conformance with the goals and policies of the other elements of the Comprehensive Plan.  Blue dot: One related to “conformance”. Goal CF-G-5 Implement inter-local agreements with municipalities and other entities to coordinate efficient provision of public facilities consistent with the Capital Facilities Element. Goal CF-G-6 Promote coordination of water utility planning among purveyors, government agencies, and citizens to ensure an adequate potable water system, to protect the quality of the water supply, and to conform to the Comprehensive Plan. Goal CF-G-7 Promote sanitary sewer systems that accommodate growth, are cost-effective to construct and operate, and are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.  Make JC a state leader in composting toilets and greywater treatment.  Red dots: One related to “cost-effective” and one with “Comprehensive Plan.”  Blue dots: Two for goal overall and one with the added text in bullet one above. Goal CF-G-8 Provide solid waste facilities and programs through guidance of a coordinated, comprehensive solid waste management plan meeting the requirements of the Solid Waste Management Act, Chapter 70.95 RCW, and as set forth in the Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Plan, as amended, and functioning within the frameworks of the Jefferson County and City of Port Townsend Comprehensive Plans.  Encourage localized sewer treatment for areas of failing septic.  Blue dots: One related to added text in bullet above. Goal CF-G-9 Manage surface water consistent with the Jefferson County Surface Water Management Plan (2006, or as amended) and watershed management plans to minimize adverse impacts from development. Goal CF-G-10 Regulate the siting of essential public facilities consistent with the GMA and to meet public service needs. Goal CF-G-11 Ensure the continued viability of the Jefferson County International Airport as a transportation hub.  Blue dots: One for goal overall. Goal CF-G-12 Ensure continuation of the airport as a safe and efficient essential public facility.  Blue dots: One for goal overall. Goal CF-G-13 Provide adequate utility capacity for future growth consistent with the requirements of the Growth Management Act. Goal CF-G-14 Coordinate planning and provision of utility services among Jefferson County, the State of Washington, local governments, and utility service providers. Goal CF-G-15 Minimize adverse environmental impacts of utility systems development through proper utility design, siting, regulation, ongoing monitoring, and education. April 23, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update | Public Open House Summary 33 Goal CF-G-16 Promote the conservation and preservation of resources, through the use of renewable energy and new technology to provide reliable utility services.  Add to end: adding renewable energy generating capacity  Blue dots: One with first line, and one for goal overall. Goal CF-G-17 Accommodate telecommunication and internet technologies and service providers by allowing systems development consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.  Blue dots: Three related to internet technologies, and two with goal overall. Goal CF-G-18 Encourage innovative and renewable forms of electricity, conservation of electricity, and efficient siting of electrical utilities infrastructure, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.