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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM031599JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS District No. I Commissioner: Daniel Harpole, Chair District No. 2 Commissioner: Glen Huntingford, Member District No. 3 Commissioner: Richard Wojt, Member Clerk of the Board: Director of Public Services: Deputy Director of Public Services: Lorna L. Delaney Gary A. Rowe David Goldsmith MINUTES Week of March 15, 1999 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dan Harpole. Commissioners Richard Wojt and Glen Huntingford were both present. Appointment and Reappointment to the Planning Commission: Commissioner Wojt moved to reappoint Phil Andrus to another 4 year term on the Planning Commission representing Commissioner District #2 (his term will expire March 17, 2003) and to appoint Larry Crockett to a new 4 year term (his term will expire on March 17, 2003) representing Commissioner District #1. Commis- sioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC SERVICES BRIEFING SESSION: Public Services Director Gary Rowe reported on the following: · Efforts need to be made to formalize agreements with several governmental, tourism, and private entities in order to develop the Highway 104 Rest Area. There are issues regarding infrastructure on the site and work to be done to make the project more attractive for possible future grant applications. Gary Rowe will work with the Public Works Department to determine the best way to handle this project. He will bring a recommendation back to the Board. · He will be attending the Port Townsend City Council meeting this week to discuss the regional services contract between the County and City. · He reported that the costs for his out of state travel are reimbursed by NACE (National Associa- tion of County Engineers). Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 15, 1999 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made: a property owner in Brinnon recounted issues he has had with his property and a statement was read regarding the Noise Overlay Ordinance (see microfilmed document.) APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT A GENDA: Commissioner Huntingford moved to delete Items 4 and 5, and to adopt and approve the balance of the items as submitted. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 22-99 re: Temporary Closure of Traffic on Killapie Beach Road Due to Washouts Caused by Flooding and Erosion 2. Finding of Exemption or Categorical Exclusion (NEPA) and Finding of Categorical Exemption (SEPA), Attachment 6-G; 1) Oil City Road Emergency Bank Stabilization, #XO11245; 2) Dosewallips Emergency Bank Stabilization, #XO 1247; 3) Kelly Road Washout Repair, #XO1249; 4) Owl Creek Road Emergency Bank Stabilization, #XO 1266 3. AGREEMENT re: Temporary Help; To Perform Administrative Support to Financial Services; Jefferson County Public Works; Washington Teamsters Welfare Trust; Ann Marie Knox 4. DELETE Agreement re: Courthouse Bell Tower Testing Program, Project #FP1233; Jefferson County Public Works; Peninsula Concrete Cutting (See Item later in Minutes) 5. DELETE Agreement re: Preliminary Geotechnical Assessment of Courthouse Bell Tower, Project #FP1233; Jefferson County Public Works; Zipper Zeman Associates 6. AGREEMENT re: Emergency Repair on Thorndyke Road Project #XO1403; Jefferson County Public Works; Seton Construction, Inc. 7. Out of State Travel Request; Construction Industry Manufacturers Association Trade Show, Las Vegas, NV, March 21-28, 1999; Jefferson County Public Services, Gary Rowe 8. Food & Beverage Purchase Request; Volunteer Guardian Ad-Litem Appreciation Luncheon; Juvenile and Family Court Services COUNTY DEPARTMENT BRIEFINGS/BUSINESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Director's Update: Director of Community Development A1 Scalfreported: He will attend the meeting this week at WSU Cooperative Extension on the Salmon listing. He will schedule a meeting with the Prosecuting Attorney and Lakeside Industries regarding their asphalt batch plant on Cape George Road. The Board stressed that timing is crucial regarding this issue because the gravel will be needed in the next few months. There will be an update on the Glen Baker home business on next week's agenda. The Prosecuting Attorney and A1 Scalf will be meeting with representatives of Lone Star regarding their operations at the Mats Mats quarry. VOL Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 15, 1999 A joint Growth Management Steering Committee meeting has been scheduled for April 7, 1999 at WSU Cooperative Extension. Review and Possible Adoption of Organization Chart and Work Program;Community Development Department: A1 Scalf asked the Board for comments on the proposed organizational chart for the Community Development Department. Chairman Harpole noted that there are a number of questions he has regarding this proposal, and advised that the Board has scheduled a meeting from 9 a.m. to Noon on Wednesday morning to discuss these issues. Discussion re: Amendments to the Emergency Interim Controls Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan Proposed by the Port of Port Townsend: Assistant Planner Randy Kline reviewed a letter received from the Port on February 22, 1999 which outlines their issues. They have suggested changes to the Comprehensive Plan which they understand will have to go through a specific process at a later date, and they have also suggested the following changes to the ELCO: 1) A revision in the mapping area for notifying the Port of permit applications that are made close to the airport 2) Major industrial developments be allowed to locate at the Airport even if it is not allowed in the UGA (this is a Countywide Planning Policy matter which must go through the Joint GMA Steering Committee) 3) Delete the list of accessory uses from the Interim Controls Ordinance 4) Remove the list of accessory uses from another section of the EICO. A1 Scalf noted that staff recommends that these changes be discussed during the process for changing the EICO and the Comprehensive Plan amendment process. He reported that the Planning Commission is scheduled to review the Airport Section of the final Zoning Code on April 21, 1999. Commissioner Huntingford added that the Board needs to decide if this is an issue that they want the Planning Commission to review at this time. The discussion turned to the requested changes and how they should be handled. Staff will review these comments further and make a recommendation on how they should be handled next Monday. PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT re: Courthouse Bell Tower Testing Program, Project #FP1233; Jefferson County Public Works; Peninsula Concrete Cutting (Item 4 on the Consent Agenda) Commissioner Wojt moved to approve this contract with Peninsula Concrete Cutting as presented. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Page 3 '~'~L ~5 ~2[B Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 15, 1999 Director's Update: Interim Public Works Director Frank Gifford reported on the following: · There is a public meeting at the Library this week regarding Irondale Road. Commissioner Huntingford noted that he has received a letter from the Tri Area Community Club regarding concerns about Irondale Road. · There will be a Highway 101 closure meeting this week at the Hamma Hamma Fire Department. · The stormwater sub-committee of the Ludlow Maintenance Committee (LMC) will be meeting this week to review issues. · The trees will be removed from the parking lot area at the Multi-Services Building. The trees are being impacted by cars parking on their root systems and the best thing that can be done is to remove them. Trees will be re-planted in other areas of the parking lot. · New carpet has been installed in the Superior Court Courtroom. This is being done under warranty from the previous carpet installation. Facilities staff worked over the weekend to move furniture so this replacement could be done. · Signs are being installed on 9 lakes in the County regarding Elodea. · Commissioner Huntingford noted that he has heard from people who would volunteer to install a boat launch at Gibbs Lake. Frank Gifford explained that the Parks Advisory Board would have to review this request. Chairman Harpole reported that this issue has been mentioned to the Parks Advisory Board already and they are interested in seeing a written proposal. · The Board directed that an appraisal be done on the Multi-Services building. The Jefferson General Hospital Commissioners have requested an opportunity to meet with the appraiser and the Commissioners after the appraiser has completed the work. · Commissioner Huntingford asked that an update be made next week on the status of disaster relief in the County. Preliminary Discussion re: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process: Randy Kline, Assistant Planner, presented information on the issues that have been identified to date regarding possible amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Chairman Harpole asked the time line for updating the Comprehensive Plan as indicated in the statute? Randy Kline noted that the Plan cannot be updated any earlier than one year after adoption and the County is required to update it at least every five years. He reviewed a memo regarding the status of map corrections. He also discussed Port Townsend's process for Comprehensive Plan amendments which includes a public notice that applications are being accepted with a specific time line for submittals. A1 Scalf and Randy Kline explained that the County application packets will be available on April 1, 1999 and public notice needs to be advertized as soon as possible. The Planning Department will review the applications as they are received and do a staff report. A1 Scalf stated that the work plan outlines that the first amendments be sent to the Planning Commission by June 2, 1999. The Planning Commission would hold a public hearing on the proposed amendments and then make a recommendation to the Board. The Board may also want to have a public hearing on the amendment proposals. 'VOL Page 4 25 29,C-A Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 15, 1999 There was a discussion about setting fees for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Planning Commission Member Phil Andrus suggested that there may be different categories of amendment requests. A1 Scalf reviewed the fees charged by adjacent counties. Chairman Harpole stated that he would not advocate high fees, especially for the first time that amendments are considered, because the Board has said they were aware of unresolved issues in the Comprehensive Plan when it was adopted. Randy Kline noted that other counties have adopted an ordinance that sets out the Comprehensive Plan amendment process and time lines. Chairman Harpole asked for more information on why these other counties charge a fee and how they set the amount of the fee. Randy Kline will provide more informa- tion next Monday. Chairman Harpole suggested that these amendments be sent to the Planning Commission by June 15, 1999 instead of June 2, 1999. WORKSHOP re: Review of Ordinances that need to be updated as part of the Development of Official Controls (i.e Organizational Chart and Work Plan): Chairman Harpole asked about the new positions being proposed? A1 Scalf and Consultant Ken Lynn reported that the manage- ment positions are exempt and the Administrative Secretary is a union position. Chairman Harpole asked if the Planning and Permit Center staff have reviewed this proposal? A1 Scalf reported they have reviewed the document and have concerns about the Planning Manager position and if one person can handle the workload that has been identified for this position (SEPA Responsible Official, Shoreline Administrator, Critical Area Administrator, etc). Ken Lynn reported that the Planning Manager position is necessary to help A1 Scalf with his responsibil- ities. Other counties have been successful with this management model. Chairman Harpole asked when this plan could be implemented if approved? Ken Lynn noted that the implementation of the changes in the organization could be achieved if an Interim Planning Manager is hired. A1 Scalf noted that the physical move to the Permit Center for all the Community Development staff is scheduled for the end of June. Ken Lynn added that the organizational changes need to be implemented as soon as they are approved. After discussing the pros and cons of hiring an Interim Planning Manager for a short time, Chairman Harpole stated that he supports this idea because it is going to take time, not only to recruit for this position, but also for the person who is ultimately offered the position to get up to speed with Jefferson County. Commissioner Huntingford asked what impact the new department organization has on the number of positions in Long Range Planning and the Permit Center? A1 Scalf reported that there are currently 18 positions and no new positions are being added in this reorganization. Pag~ · VOL Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 15, 1999 Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 23-99 adopting the organization chart for the Department of Community Development with a change in Schedule A to indicate that there are 3 new positions rather than 2. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Update on Port Ludlow Mediation: David Goldsmith reported that there is a Port Ludlow mediation meeting this week which should finalize that part of this process. The participants have requested that a consultant draft the final development regulations for the Master Planned Resort. They feel they would have to meet with the consultant once or twice. There are also some recurring issues beyond those of the Master Planned Resort that need to be addressed (i.e. water, uses along the edge of the boundary.) Chairman Harpole asked the process for adoption of the ordinance that is being drafted by the mediation group? A1 Scalfrecommended that the ordinance be sent directly to the Board for adoption, and not go through the Planning Commission process. HEARING re: Proposed No Shooting Zone in Brinnon Area at the Brinnon Booster Club: Approximately 35 Brinnon residents were present when Chairman Harpole opened the public hearing. Lorna Delaney, Clerk of the Board, explained the application process for a No Shooting Zone. She stated that this petition has met all the criteria to be processed further. The proposed boundaries of the zone are bordered on the east by Highway 101, north by the Dosewallips Road, west by the power lines and on the south by the Dosewallips River. Chairman Harpole opened the public comment portion of the hearing. He read a statement from Mr. and Mrs. Tim Murray who strongly support a No Shooting Zone. (See microfilmed document.) Karon Sartain, stated that she lives on the Dosewallips River and recently found a 22 shell in her garage door. She has been in her house when the bullets have actually bounced off it. Walt Nettle, stated that he feels that this is more of a noise abatement ordinance. He added that good sense by the person doing the shooting is necessary. Steve Middleton, the Park Manager at Dosewallips State Park stated that the shooting is a serious problem for campers at the Park. The shooting sounds very close across the river and many campers ask for their registration fees back and leave because they don't feel safe. No weapons are allowed in the park. An Unidentified Man, stated that he lives next door and he has heard people start shooting at 6:00 AM year around. Page 6 ¥o,_ Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 15, 1999 An Unidentified Woman, stated that it's a shame a few irresponsible people can ruin it for the responsi- ble people. She said that she is afraid she might get hit by a bullet when she is out in her yard. Lisa Johnston, stated that she worries about her children playing in the yard and getting hurt by a bullet. Mike Matthews, explained that the problem lies with one individual. People have talked to him, but he won't quit. They have filed complaints with the Sheriff's Office and the Prosecuting Attorney and that has not helped. Everyone shouldn't have to suffer because of one person. There is a person that has an annual Turkey Shoot each 4th of July and they won't be able to have it if this ordinance is approved. Commissioner Huntingford explained that when the Kala Point No Shooting Zone was established, he thought that a private shooting range that was properly built and protected was allowed to remain in that area. He said that he would research the possibility of allowing exceptions in the ordinance. An Unidentified Man, explained that the majority of the people that are opposed to the ordinance are on the west side of Schoolhouse Road. He thinks the boundary for the no shooting zone should be Corrie Road and not the power lines. Karon Sartain, said that when she made a complaint to the Sheriff' s Office, the Deputy who investigated told her that the person doing the shooting has a shooting range where they shoot into the bank. Linda Eyer, explained that the population in the Brinnon area has grown considerably. Gunfire is disturbing too many people and it is not safe. It is important that the school be included in the no shooting zone. Bullets can ricochet. Gary Johnson, asked the penalties for violating this ordinance? Shooting a bullet that could hit someone is against the law and if the bullets are hitting a house, it is endangering someone and that is against the law. He added that he has a copy of the RCW that addresses reckless endangerment. Marjorie Mueller, said that she grew up in Brinnon and this has never been a problem before. She doesn't think shooting should be allowed in a commercial zone. Mike Matthews, stated that he doesn't feel that the area on the property the Deputy inspected when responding to the complaint is a proper, safe shooting range. Billie Corey, stated that she doesn't understand why people feel like they have to shoot guns on their property. Shooting should not be allowed in the downtown area of Brinnon because it is too populated. Neil Vander Pol, doesn't see why more restrictions are required when there are already laws that deal with this issue that aren't being enforced. 'VOL Page 7 25 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 15, 1999 The Board stated that Sheriff Piccini explained to them that the rational for adopting a No Shooting Zone Ordinance is because it is not easy to prove reckless endangerment. Stan Johnston, stated that there is only one person causing the problem and he feels that Law Enforce- ment Officers should be able to deal with the complaints against that person. He does not want to see more rights taken away from the people. An Unidentified Woman, said she is concerned about people shooting animals such as elk and deer in the downtown area, especially near the school. An Unidentified Man, stated that in the rules regarding hunting game it is against the law to shoot across a developed road. He thinks taking the boundary for the No Shooting Zone to the power lines is too far. Steve Middleton, Dosewallips State Park, stated that he is a Law Enforcement Officer in the Park but does not have jurisdiction in the County. He explained in order to prove reckless endangerment, the Sheriff has to actually see a person in the act. Several people stated that the Sheriff has been called to investigate the shooting several times; but hasn't done anything about it. The Deputies say that the person has the right to shoot on his property. An Unidentified Man, asked how the No Shooting Zone Ordinance would be enforced? Chairman Harpole stated that the No Shooting Zone is posted; and the Sheriffs Office is the enforce- ment agency. Even though the shooting may be over by the time the Deputy arrives, he can go to the house where the person was shooting and investigate. An Unidentified Man, stated that he lives in the Lazy C and has heard automatic rifle shots behind his house. He said that some people don't have common sense and nobody can change that. An Unidentified Woman, stated that several years ago, people were hunting on the flats near her nursery and the buckshot sometimes came across the nursery property. A few times they called the Sheriffs Office because people were shooting from their cars, but they got the license plate numbers and the Sheriff followed up on the complaints. She is in favor of having a No Shooting Zone, with possible exemptions like the 4th of July Turkey Shoot. An Unidentified Man. stated that he is concerned about the wording of the ordinance, which he thinks says "possession and use of firearms." If this was taken literally, it would be taking away the right to bear arms. There was a brief discussion about whether people would be able to have and carry guns in the No Shooting Zone. Commissioner Huntingford stated that the intent of the ordinance is not to take guns away from responsible gun owners. Page 8 25' Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of March 15, 1999 Chairman Harpole closed the public hearing. Chairman Harpole asked if the general consensus is that one person is responsible for the careless gun fire? The people felt this is the case. Commissioner Huntingford stated that the Board will talk with Sheriff Piccini and his Deputies within the next few days to see if there are alternative options to deal with this problem. Chairman Harpole added that they would also have staff research exemptions in a No Shooting Zone. The Board agreed that they would look at all the issues and schedule another meeting in Brinnon to update everyone. MEETING A~~ SEAL i[.~' ' ATTEST ,, Loma Ddaney, CMC Clerk of the Board JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ;VOL Page 9