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District No. I Commissioner: Daniel Harpole, Member
District No. 2 Commissioner: Glen Huntingford, Chairman
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 August 10, 1998
Chairman Glen Huntingford called the meeting to order at the appointed time. Commis-
sioners Daniel Harpole and Richard Wojt were both present.
Census 2000 Map Delineation Group re: Census: Community Health Analyst Lesa
Barnes reported that the census is due in April of 2000 and several County staff have been working with
the Census Bureau to review and update the County census maps. It is necessary to keep continuity
between the 1990 census and the 2000 census. There are some very exacting restrictions for defining
boundaries for census tracts which must be easily identifiable in the field. They cannot be property
lines, or school district boundaries, etc. A workshop is scheduled with the Board to update them on the
maps on Thursday August 13, 1998 at 3:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Harpole moved to approve the Minutes of July 27,
1998 and August 3, 1998 as presented. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
Discussion re: Noxious Weed Control Board: The applications for Weed Board District
#2 were reviewed and the Clerk of the Board reported that there were no applicants from District #5
(West End). Commissioner Wojt moved to appoint the following people to serve on the Noxious Weed
Control Board: ~..
Weed Board District #1: Forest Shomer
.... #2: Lige Christian
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Weed Board District #3: Michael Ewing
.... #4: Murlan Winjum
Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC SERVICES BRIEFING SESSION: Director of Public Services Gary Rowe
reported on a meeting in Port Ludlow last week regarding a visitor center in the area. He asked if the
Board wants to hire someone to write a grant application for this project? Commissioner Wojt moved
that Gary Rowe find an outside consultant to write a grant application for this project, which will be
reviewed by the Public Works Department, and that the grant application include an administrative
amount for reimbursement of the cost of writing the grant application. Commissioner Harpole seconded
the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
The County did not receive the State Department of Fish and Wildlife grant for watershed planning
(WlRA.) The reason for the denial needs to be clarified. Commissioner Harpole suggested that a letter
from Jefferson and Clallam Counties be sent to Representative Jim Buck regarding this application
process. Gary Rowe noted that he contacted the people involved and explained to them that the County
wants to appeal this decision.
Gary Rowe asked for direction on the Regional Services Contract with the City. The options are: 1) to
continue the contract for dispatch services at the current rate for the rest of the year, 2) to bill for the
actual expenses, or 3) to hold off sending a bill until the negotiations are complete. Commissioner Wojt
suggested that the County send a bill for the actual expenses and then continue to negotiate. The other
Board members concurred that a letter be sent to the City advising them of the actual costs and then a
bill for the balance of the year be sent based on those costs. The City will also be advised that other
options such as contracting with a regional dispatch center are being reviewed.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following comments were made: The proposal
from the Commissioners on the issue of the asphalt batch plant was not handled by the Planning
Commission as requested; whether the permit for the batch plant in Port Hadlock is vested; A1 Scalf
reported on the status of 2 applications for asphalt batch plants in the County, the Planning Commis-
sions action and the process for these two applications; and a request for a change in the density map for
the Four Corners area.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Wojt
moved to delete Item 5 and to adopt and approve the balance of the items as presented. Commissioner
Harpole seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 67-98 re: Extension of Interim Growth Strategies Ordinance No. 05-
0214-96 for a Period of Six (6) Months ending on February 10, 1999 or until adoption of the
Final Comprehensive Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. 68-98 and HEARING NOTICE re: Intention to Sell Surplus County
Property; Hearing Scheduled for Monday, August 24, 1998 at 1:45 p.m. in the Commissioner's
Chambers
CONTRACT re: Teamsters Union Agreement; Jefferson County Sheriff's Officers; Teamsters
Local Union #589
AGREEMENT re: For Professional Services; Jefferson County Public Services; Kenneth M.
Lynn
DELETE Contract re: Surveying Services on the Dabob Timber Sale GA1360 and Possibly the H.J. Carroll Park HJ0954;' Jefferson County
Public Works Department; Wengler Surveying and Mapping
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) re: Jefferson County's Role with Kiwanis
Beausite Lake Camp; N.W. Kiwanis Camp
Hearing Notice re: Proposed Ordinance to Establish Procedures for Land Use Applications
Processed by Jefferson County, Hearing set for Monday, August 24, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Commissioner's Chambers
Hearing Notice re: Proposed Ordinance to Establish Procedures and Criteria to Clarify Land
Use Regulations, Hearing set for Monday, August 24, 1998 at 2:15 p.m. in the Commissioner's
Chambers
Shoreline Development Permit #SDP97-006 and Binding Site Plan #ZON97-0024; To Expand
an Existing Marina Facility; Located at Pleasant Harbor Marina, Brinnon; Chuck Finnila,
Permittee
Accept Resignation from Jefferson County Planning Commission Member; Sylvia White
Appoint Member to Serve a Three (3) Year Term on the Jefferson County Developmental
Disability Advisory Board; Term Expires August 10, 2001; Robin Biffie
Out of State Travel Request, $600.00; To National Association of City & County Health
Officials; Health and Human Services
COUNTY DEPARTMENT BRIEFINGS/BUSINESS:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Director's Update: Director of Community Development A1 Scalf reported that he sent a
letter to the Lone Star Corporation regarding their operating hours at the Mats Mats quarry. There was
a discussion about the State Department of Fish and Wildlife poisoning the fish in Crocker Lake. The
Board directed A1 Scalf to write a letter asking that they work with the County if they take similar
action in the future. Commissioner Harpole stated that although this action was done under an
emergency declaration, he doesn't feel the Department of Fish and Wildlife is being held accountable.
The Board members concurred that A1 Scalf draft a letter for the Board to sign.
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Discussion re: Shoreline Development Permit Revision, #SDP92-O017; To In-
stall/Maintain Electrical Utility Line; Located Along Shine Roa& Puget Sound Energy, Permittee:
Associate Planner Lauren Mark reported that staff met with concerned citizens and with Puget Sound
Energy. The Puget Sound Energy application was filed in 1992, there was a SEPA determination, and
the Board approved the permit in December, 1993. The permit requires that the project be completed
within 5 years. The project has been altered because the transmission line is not going to be installed
under Hood Canal. Distribution lines are the only lines that will run along Shine Road. The project
calls for replacement of the poles, making them shorter because they will take the part of the pole for
the transmission lines down. There will be no expansion of the area where the poles are now. This work
doesn't require a revision to their existing Shoreline Permit.
Chairman Huntingford expressed concern for the power needs of the whole County since this project
was originally to make a loop in the power service to the County which now comes through lines up
Hood Canal from Mason County. The Planning Department will contact a representative of Puget
Sound Energy to ask them to meet with the Board and review their plans for changes to the power
transmission to the Olympic Peninsula.
Discussion of Request from Council of Ludlow Owners Associations re: For Voting
Position on Joint Growth Management Steering Committee for the Port Ludlow Master Planned
Resort: Senior Planner Barry Berezowski explained that the request received from the Council of
Ludlow Owners Association (CLOA) is based on the Countywide Planning Policies. These Policies
state that an unincorporated UGA will have representation on the Steering Committee. Port Ludlow is
not an unincorporated UGA, it is a Master Planned Resort. Chairman Huntingford noted that when the
Countywide Planning Policies were drafted the term "Master Planned Resorts" did not exist and this
area is expected to take population and provide urban services. Barry Berezowski suggested that the
Countywide Planning Policies be reviewed for other changes that may be similar to this situation.
Commissioner Harpole moved that, after adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, a meeting of the Joint
Growth Management Steering Committee be convened to discuss modifying the Countywide Planning
Policies to include this group. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion. Chairman Huntingford asked
that the Commissioners meet to determine their position before that meeting. The Chairman called for a
vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Discussion re: Shine PUD Water System Installation: A1 Scalf reported that Mr.
Felder raised concerns regarding the construction practices being used by the PUD on their water
system. He described how the ditch is constructed which includes power conduit, a 6 inch water line
and a telephone conduit. There is to be a written agreement between the PUD and the WUCC to allow
all of these utilities in one trench. The PUD is currently contacting the WUCC members to get their
agreement that this be done. Lauren Mark reported that Environmental Health staff made a site
inspection of the water line and it met the requirements for separation from septic systems. Commis-
sioner Harpole asked if the project is going forward before the agreement is made with the WUCC? A1
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Scalf reported that they are working on the project. Commissioner Harpole suggested that work be
stopped until the WUCC agreement is confirmed. Gary Felder reported that the project is about half
completed. He expressed concern that this ditch will undermine the road. A1 Scalf added that other
conditions of the permit are that the pipelines through the forestlands will not provide any water
hookups and that the Public Works Department review and approve the project plans. Commissioner
Wojt asked if there is anything in the process that addresses concerns about the stability of the road? A1
Scalf reported that the Public Works Department has reviewed and approved the plans.
The Board asked that Al Scalf follow up with the PUD regarding the agreement with the WUCC.
Chairman Huntingford noted that another concern is the size of the waterlines which is different than
what is in the plans. Al Scalf reported that there are different size lines in different areas. Lauren Mark
added that the Fire District and the Building Department have reviewed the plans for the waterline size
and approved them.
A1 Scalf asked if the Board wants a Stop Work Order placed on this project until the WUCC approval is
received? Commissioner Harpole explained that he feels it is necessary because it is one of the
conditions of the permit and it will protect the PUD as well as the citizens of the County. The Board
concurred that a Stop Work Order be put in place until the agreement with the WUCC is finalized.
There was a discussion about who will be responsible if Shine Road becomes unstable at some point in
the future because of the installation of this ditch.
Discussion of Request for Twelve (12) Month Administrative Extension, #SUB95-0105,
Madden Short Plat; To Divide 3 Acres into 2 Lots for Residential Use; Located 2 Miles South of City
Limits at 1205 South Discovery Road, Port Townsend; Robert Madden, Proponent: Assistant Planner
Michelle Grewell explained that the reason for the one year extension of this short plat was because the
applicant is employed at the Port Townsend Paper Mill and he was uncertain of the continuance of his
position so he didn't want to put more money into the plat until he was sure of his employment.
Robert Madden reported that he has installed the septic system and is working on the road. Only
preliminary work on the septic system has to be done before final plat approval and there was a
misunderstanding by the applicant about this. Mr. Madden stated that he has equipment on the site and
is ready to complete the work on the road and that his employment situation has been resolved.
Commissioner Harpole moved to approve one additional twelve month extension for this short plat.
Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion. He asked what is to be done to complete the subdivision?
Michelle Grewell reported that there are 4 pages of conditions, but the primary conditions are the road
construction and completion of the final survey mylar. This is a two lot subdivision; one lot is 1.2 acres
and the other is 1.5 acres.
The Chairman called for a vote on the motion. Commissioner Harpole and Chairman Huntingford
voted for the motion. Commissioner Wojt abstained from voting on the motion.
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Tentative Public Hearing for Comprehensive Plan: Barry Berezowksy reported that he
would like the Board to schedule a tentative public hearing on August 24, 1998 just in case there are any
substantive changes to the Comprehensive Plan as a result of the hearing today. Commissioner Wojt
moved to set a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan for August 24, 1998 at 3 p.m. Commissioner
Harpole seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC WORKS
Director's Update: Public Works Director Klara Fabry reported:
An ordinance is being drafted regarding the use ofjake brakes in the County. A workshop will
be scheduled with the Board after all County Departments have a chance to review the draft.
A detour will be established for the time when Highway 101 is closed at Lake Crescent.
The chip seal project is on schedule. Twenty-two miles of road have been completed to date.
A meeting was held with Olympic Resource Management last week to discuss stormwater
management in the Port Ludlow area. They are willing to work with the County on short and
long term solutions, but they don't feel that it is their responsibility to finance the solutions.
Chairman Huntingford asked to be included in any future meetings on this topic.
A few of the Seniors in Brinnon were opposed to having the recycling bins at the Brinnon Senior
Center site. The recycling bins will be placed back at that location, but the Department will
continue to look for a long term solution.
AGREEMENT Interlocal re: To Accept Jefferson County Waste at the City of Port
Angeles Landfill; Jefferson County Public Works; City of Port Angeles: Commissioner Harpole
moved to approve the contract with the City of Port Angeles. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote.
Request from Fire District #6 to Purchase Fire Hose in Lieu of Installing 15, 000
Gallon Water Storage Tank: Postponed to a later date at request of Public Works Director.
Warren Steurer and Loring Bemis re: Facilities Update: Maintenance Lead Loring
Bemis updated the Board on the status of several facilities projects and noted that the facilities budget is
on target. Facilities Manager Warren Steurer reported that the repair and maintenance line can fluctuate
due to repair needs each year. The Community Service Coordinator is developing a program to supply
workers for projects in Facilities, Parks and Recreation which will save the County money.
Three (3) Applications for Assistance from the Veterans Relief Fund: Commissioner
Wojt moved to approve 3 applications for assistance from the Veterans Relief Fund in the amounts of
$75.00, $148.28; and $400.00 as submitted and recommended by the Service Officers Association.
Commissioner Harpole seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
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The Board met in EXECUTIVE SESSION with the Director of Community Development
regarding potential litigation from 1:15-1:30 p.m.; from 1:30-2:15 p.m. with the Public Works Director
regarding the sale of real estate and from 2:15-3:00 p.m. with the Public Works Director regarding labor
management matters.
HEARING re: Budget Extensions/Appropriations; Various County Departments and
Specific Funds: The Chairman opened the public hearing and reported that his only issue is the windfall
money from the UFCW benefit. Each department with UFCW employees will have unspent money in
their benefits line, Several of the appropriation requests could probably be covered by the amount left
in the benefit line although the Departments have been told not to use the amount in that line and to
make requests for appropriations if necessary.
Barbara Johnson, Juvenile Services Director, explained that several of her detention lines are over-
drawn. The new work release facility will allow juveniles to be held for 24 hours in the old work
release area while they await their court appearance. In the past, the County has been required to
transport juveniles to the Kitsap Facility and this will mean a savings in transportation costs.
Kevin Badten, Juvenile Services Corrections Counselor, reviewed the records for detention this year and
24 juveniles would have been effected in the last 6 months which is 32 bed days. Projecting that over
the year would mean 64 bed days at $90 per day. Only 10 or 12 of the juveniles would have been held
at our jail because they don't hold juveniles under the age of 16. Barbara Johnson clarified that the
$30,000 request did not take into account any savings from this new facility.
Court Clerk Marianne Walters reported that her request is the result of an unfunded mandate from the
State for upgrading computer equipment. The State may reimburse the County at the completion of this
project in 2001. Gary Rowe noted that this cost could come from the Information Services budget
instead of the General Fund.
Arlene Black, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Supervisor, reported that there are insufficient funds to
cover the salary for a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and the requirement that each employee receive 20
hours of training is not completely funded. There are also trial expenses for the Berube/Nielson case
that will require out of state travel and expert witnesses to be brought in.
Lead Legal Technician Carolyn Costain reported that the request for the Crime Victims Fund is because
the position was converted from a contract position to a full time position.
Commissioner Harpole asked why the travel for training can't be kept within the budget that was
established at the beginning of 1998? Carolyn Costain explained that the courses that their employees
need are not offered locally.
Gary Rowe reported that the County Fair request is due to a line item being inadvertently left out of
their budget. There is money in this fund to cover this item.
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The Chairman opened the hearing for public comment.
Hearing no comments for or against the requested appropriations/extensions the Chairman closed the
public hearing. Commissioner Harpole moved to hold the request for the Clerk and the Prosecuting
Attorney for more information and to approve RESOLUTION NO. 69-98 ordering the following
budget extensions/appropriations as requested:
C[JRRENT EXPENSE FUNDS:
Juvenile & Family Court Services
Sheriff
Total Current Expense
30,000.00
9, 182.00
39,18200
OTHER FUNDS:
County Fair
Crime Victims
Drug Fund
H. J. Carroll Park
Hotel-Motel
20,000.00
6,500.00
9,422.96
18,172.00
5,000.00
Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
HEARING re: Final Draft of Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan: Approximately
70 interested residents were present when Chairman Huntingford opened the public hearing on the final
draft of the Comprehensive Plan. He read the procedures to be followed in the hearing, and then opened
the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Jim Tracy, stated that he is the Attorney representing the Cotton Corporation and the Courtesy Auto
Group. He explained that the Cotton Corporation owns the log dump in Irondale which has been in the
same location since World War II and has always been a resource based industrial business. However,
in 1994 it was zoned residential and continues to be zoned residential in the final draft of the Compre-
hensive Plan. They are requesting that the Board add the wording to the final Plan in the section
regarding the criteria for industrial zones (Page 3-30): ".. and such other uses which are designated in
the adopted defferson County Shoreline Master Program." This would allow an appropriate, rational
designation for the property.
He explained that the Courtesy Auto Group's property designation at SR19/SR20 is "Interim General
Crossroads" in the final Plan. His client's concern is that the integrity of the existing commercial
designation be maintained. The Planning Commission's recommendation for the Interim General
Crossroads designation is to reduce the size of the area and limit the uses. It is Jim Tracy's understand-
ing that the Board has rejected the Planning Commission's recommendation. If this is not the case, the
Courtesy Auto Group is opposed to this designation.
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Lloyd Cahoon, representing the Port of Port Townsend, stated that he wants to reaffirm all the Port' s
comments from prior hearings and all written testimony. The County's current position is that the
Port's concerns are minor and can be revisited during the annual updates of the Plan. The Port's current
position is that their concerns are substantive and need to be addressed before the adoption of the Plan.
The current Plan puts a moratorium on development of any Port properties except within the City of
Port Townsend, This is without basis. The primary issues are: 1) The Glen Cove/Tri Area Studies
should be completed before the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan; 2) Marine trade properties and
resource based properties in Quilcene should be given some form of industrial designation; 3) Existing
marine trade properties in Lower Hadlock should not be excluded from the Port Hadlock Rural Village
Center; 4) Urban style development and associated infrastructure should currently be uniformly
prohibited outside of the UGA; 5) There is no process in the Comprehensive Plan for siting new or
expanded Essential Public Facilities, especially the Airport and it precludes the expansion of the Airport
and restricts the manner in which the Airport can be developed; 6) The Comprehensive Plan does not
require notice to title provisions for properties within the Airport Overlay Zone; and 7) The Comprehen-
sive Plan is inconsistent with Federal Preemption of Air Traffic Control Authority. He submitted a
letter addressed to the Planning Department from the State Department of Transportation Aviation
Division. (See microfilmed document.)
Mike Derrick, Olympic Resource Management, stated that they want to comment on the latest land use
map of Port Ludlow. There are four areas where changes in designations have been made: 1) The twin
islands located near the Inner Harbor area have been changed to open space reserve; 2) The property on
Oak Bay and Paradise Bay Road and the Ludlow Utilities Office location are now designated as
residential; 3) In the Single Family Tracts, an area density of 1 dwelling unit on 2 1/2 acres of land has
been designated; 4) There is a new designation called "Recreation Areas" which defines permitted uses
for the golf course area, and 5) The mixed use commercial and multifamily facilities area where the
existing resort and potential expansion areas are, has been changed to "Resort Complex and Community
Facilities." This map more accurately defines the uses. The Planning staff supports the map and so
does CLOA.
He submitted 2 letters, 1 from the 1000 Friends of Washington and 1 from the State Department of
Community, Trade and Economic Development, to Governor Gary Locke asking the Governor to sign
Engrossed House Bill 2083. (See microfilmed documents.)
Paul Heinziger, representing Ruth Baldwin, read a letter into the record from Ruth and A1 Baldwin. (See
microfilmed document.)
Ray Vines, explained that he owns Lots 1,2, and 3 of Melwood Terrace and is requesting that it be
zoned the same designation as the Port Hadlock business area. He stated that he and the County
recently came to an agreement regarding the use of his property with a few changes to his building
permit. He is satisfied with the changes, but if the agreement should fall through for some reason he
wants to go on record with his original request and, if that is not an option, a request that the zoning of
these lots be revisited in the annual review of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Gene Seton, 4890 South Discovery Road, stated that the Planning Commission's recommendation was
not to designate the Four Corners and Chimacum crossroads areas as commercial. The Board, in their
deliberations, made changes to the recommendation for these areas to "general commercial." The Board
returned their revised draft to the Planning Commission with a memo requesting changes only if they
found them to be illegal. The Planning Commission revised the Board's changes to "neighborhood
commercial."
There is nothing in the Plan or the Interim Controls to allow for the metal recycling facility or the UPS
facility that currently exist at Four Corners. The Quimper map was rewritten by 2 people and adopted
in a special meeting in the Courthouse on a Saturday night. There is a 160 acre parcel of property on
the Quimper Peninsula that shows a density of 1 residence on 5 acres. He and his son own adjoining
property and are requesting that the density on their parcels also be made 1 residence on 5 acres.
Bob Krutenat., PUD #1 Commissioner, speaking for the PUD Commissioners and the PUD customers
stated that the enabling documents of the Comprehensive Plan does not recognize the statutory authority
of the PUD to provide water, sewer and utility service to the residents of Jefferson County as may be
needed in the future. He summarized WAC 197 11 800 which they are asking be included in the
enabling ordinances which states that water systems with pipes less than 8" in diameter be permitted in
all zones.
Evelyn Livingston, stated that she is here to reiterate what she said in previous testimony and written
comments requesting that their lot in the Lopeman Short Plat be designated commercial. She submitted
and read her statement. (See microfilmed document.)
Bill Lindeman, representing Kala Point Development Company and Kelly Shields, Inc., stated that they
own Lot 21 at the entrance of Kala Point. In 1991, the lot was designated commercial and an office
building was constructed, with plans for future office buildings. The Comprehensive Plan does not
designate the lot as commercial. They reached an agreement last week with the County that allows the
lot to be grandfathered for construction of additional office buildings that would be required to meet the
existing building and lot coverage requirements for commercial.
Steve Ardell, representing Pat Smith, submitted 2 packets of information. (See microfilmed documents.)
He explained that the property at SR19 and Chimacum Road has been historically commercial since
1953. In addition, it has 3 Port Townsend commercial water taps which include fireflow.
Bruce Freeland, City of Port Townsend, explained that there is a Joint Growth Management Steering
Committee Meeting scheduled on Wednesday and he asked that the Board allow the City to defer
comments until that time. After a brief discussion, he agreed to give the comments to the Board in
writing by the deadline set.
Herb Beck., Port Commissioner from District 3, stated that since the County gave the Airport to the Port,
approximately $2.3 million has been invested there. The County needs to allow development of
businesses that are Airport related to continue to help increase the profitability of the Airport. The boat
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haven in Quilcene is a marine environment with a water system that has been in place for many years,
but in the Comprehensive Plan it is designated residential. It should be designated light marine, for
light industrial uses. He requested that Lower Hadlock be designated the same as the Port Hadlock
business area, a rural village designation.
Wendi Wrinkle, representing the Shine Community Action Council, stated that she has concerns about
recent changes to the Port Ludlow map that appear to be the result of an agreement that the County and
ORM have worked out. The map was not available to the general public to allow for comment. She is
also concerned about the process that the County chose to address stakeholder's property designations
by mediation, when some stakeholders were not informed. She requested that all the Shine Community
Action Council testimony be referenced. She stated that in the past the County has been in violation of
the (MA over critical areas, commercial forestlands and urban development outside of urban areas and
that the Board needs to pay close attention to avoid being in violation of the act again.
Loren Turner, stated that he owns the "old post office building" on the southeast corner of the
Chimacum intersection. He requested that it be designated as commercial.
Jim Parker, Manager of the PUD, stated that his comments relate to levels of service (LOS). The
Coordinated Water System Plan developed by the County and other stakeholders is used to determine
the size of a water system or utilities. It is based upon the level of service, whether it is rural or urban.
The level of service for fireflow is now the same in both areas. In the past, urban level fireflow was
required in areas where the density is greater, such as Port Townsend. There is no reason to put the
same level of service in a rural area where the density is much less. He requested that the levels of
service for fireflow be aligned to reflect future densities according to the Comprehensive Plan.
Greg McCary,from Port Ludlow stated that there is a mapping error in the new Port Ludlow map. In
Section 25 there is an existing gravel pit that is verified by aerial maps and was permitted in 1995.
ORM has submitted a letter to point out that the map needs to be revised to show the pit.
Lloyd Cahoon, representing the Port of Port Townsend, cited the letter from the DOT, Aviation
Division encouraging the County to work with the Port to include the information in the Airport Master
Plan regarding land use in the Comprehensive Plan. The Port Commissioners have jurisdiction over the
Airport property according to State law.
The Joint Growth Management Steering Committee needs to address the implementation of HB5019
and HB6094 in the Countywide Planning Policies. The Plan needs provisions for major industrial
development. He explained that the pre-1990 zoning at the Airport was commercial/industrial. In 1993,
an interim zoning ordinance changed the airport designation to general. In response 'to this
redesignation, the Port submitted an application for a zoning change and in 1994, the Jefferson County
Planning Department Director sent a letter to the Port asking them to withhold their application. He
asked that the Board consider HB6094 regarding land use designations before 1990.
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Guy Rudolph, Irondale, believes that the petition regarding the Irondale incorporation is valid; but the
vote was put off by the Commissioners. The residents in the area should have had the chance to vote on
the incorporation.
The Chairman closed the testimony portion of the hearing. He stated that written comments will be
accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 1998.
The Board met from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in a workshop on the Interim Controls. The meeting
was recessed at the end of the scheduled business and reconvened on Tuesday morning. All three Board
members were present.
CONTRACT, Second Addendum re: Solid Waste Export Services; Jefferson County
Public Works; Rabanco: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the contract addendum with Rabanco
as presented. Chairman Huntingford seconded the motion in the temporary absence of Commissioner
Harpole. The motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned
Lorna Delaney, C
Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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