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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM112596 " MINUTES Week of November 25, 1996 The meeting was called to order by Chainnan Richard Wojt. Commis- sioner Glen Huntingford and Commissioner Robert Hinton were both present. COMMISSIONERS' BRIEFING SESSION APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of November 18, 1996 were approved as written by motion of Connnissioner Hinton, seconded by Commissioner Huntingford. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Ila Mikkelsen, Treasurer re: Declaring Surplus Property: Treasurer Ila Mikkelsen reported that a property owner has submitted a request to purchase a piece of County property located adjacent to their property. Since the County received the property they want in a tax foreclosure sale the Board must declare the property surplus to start the process to sell it at public auction. Sabrina Hathaway, Treasurer's Office, reported that the Public Works Department has reviewed tl1Ìs process with the property owners. Ila Mikkelsen reported that the property is cur- rently assessed at $20,000.00. The Board directed that the Public Works Depart- ment be asked how the transportation circulation in the area will be impacted if this property is sold, to review the access to lots in the area because of the creek, and if there may be a future need for this property. Support of Advertising Campaign in Clallam and Jefferson Coun- ties: Chairman Wojt explained that the Peninsula Daily News has an advertising campaign called "Save a Job - Shop at Home" in Jefferson and Clallam County and they have asked if the County would support it by contributing $100. Commissioner Huntingford moved to donate $100 to the Jefferson County Economic Development Council to support the advertising campaign as proposed by tlle Peninsula Daily Page 1 "'LL 22 ~~c: 0:1 '1'" 6~.;J Commissioners Meeting Minutes Week of November 25, 1996 News. Commissioner Hinton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC SER VICES BRIEFING: Public Services Director Gary Rowe reviewed the hearing notice for the proposed ordinance raising fees for the Public Service Departments. He reminded the Board that part of their budget goals was to index fees to the cost of living. The discussion turned to the proposed fee schedule for the Development Review Division of the Permit Center and the Recreation Department and the requested increases. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following items were discussed: The Prosecuting Attorney has requested that a specific proposal for minimum lot sizes be developed before they can provide legal guidance; there is currently no minimum lot size identified in the draft Comprehensive Plan; if a minimum lot size of 12,500 square feet is implemented, it will make it impossible for people that have owned lots in the County for years to do anything with them (AI Scalf reported that there continues to be discussion about what size lots will be buildable and on lot consolidation. There is nothingfmal on these issues currently.) (Chairman Wojt pointed out that right now, if a lot can meet the health requirements, it can be built on); the density provisions of the draft Comprehensive Plan will apply to new subdivisions when it is adopted; the ability of people to afford a lot and build on it if minimum lot sizes are implemented and if building pennit fees are increased; a claim filed against the County for accrued sick leave by the former Sheriff; when the draft Comprehensive Plan will be released for public review? (AI Scalf reported it is scheduled for printing on December 16 and to be released in January 1997); the Jefferson County Mission Statement, which is on the County's Internet Web Page and how the words "public" and "resources" are defined; a request that County staff review the lot ownership in the Irondale area; the impact of the County setting a minimum lot size of 12,500 square feet; what is going on between the County and the City regarding Glen Cove, since the City has indicated that they have included Glen Cove in their water service area; the need to have more public input into what is happening in the Glen Cove area; and the increases in costs for permits. 2. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Huntingford moved to delete items 2,3 and 4, and to approve and adopt the balance of the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Hinton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. AGREEMENT, InterIocaI re: Community Development Block Grant, $124,646, Through the State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (DCTED); Clallam-Jefferson Community Action DELETE Agreement, Subcontract re: Assessment, Education and Specialized Therapy for Infants and Preschool Children with Disabilities; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Holly Ridge Center Page 2 YOL 22 rAGt 0 :tG4'J Commissioners Meeting Minutes Week of November 25, 1996 3. DELETE Hearing Notice re: Proposed Fee Schedule Ordinance; Public Services Departments (permit Center, Health Department, Public Works, Animal Services, Planning and Parks, Recreation and Facilities) (See item later in Minutes) DELETE Final Plat Approval; Villas By the Sea, #LPA92-0008; To Divide Approximately 7 Acres into 25 Residential Lots; Located at Existing Port Hadlock Inn and Marina (Old Alcohol Plant), Port Hadlock; Port Hadlock/KSC, LLC (Tower Investments), Applicant (See item later in Minutes) Final Plat Approval; Heron Pond Ranch, #SUB95-0071; To Divide Ap- proximately 60 Acres into 13 Residential Lots; Located Off of Discovery Road, Port Townsend; Joseph and Larissa Pollack, Applicant Final Plat Approval; Maryatt Short Plat, #SUB94-0017; To Divide Approxi- mately 15 Acres into 4 RecreationallResidential Lots; Located Off of Hazel Point Road, Coyle; David Maryatt, Applicant Final Plat Approval; Carter Long Plat, #SUB95-0096; To Divide 20.24 Acres into 2 RecreationallResidential Lots; Located Off of Lords Lake Loop Road, Quilcene; C. Douglas Carter, Applicant Appoint Member to Serve a Three Year Tenn in a Citizen-at-Large Position on the Jefferson County Community Network; Ron Green, Chimacum High School Principal 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. HEARING NOTICE re: Proposed Fee Sclledule Ordinance; Public Services Departments (Permit Center, Health Department, Public Works, Animal Services, Planning, and Parks, Recreation and Facilities): Commis- sioner Huntingford moved to approve the fee schedule hearing notice after changes are made to the Development Review Division fees as directed. Commissioner Hinton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR'S BRIEFING: Public Works Director Klara Fabry reported that it is her understanding that the hiring for vacant positions on the Road Crew can take place without any further information being provided by the Public Works Department. She then reported that she received letters and phone calls last week regarding the excellent service the Road Crew provided during the snow storm last week. Chairman Wojt asked the Road Crew members present if they recalled why two positions were added to the Road Crew in 1994? Operation Manager Earl Wells reported that an additional employee was added to the crew four or five years ago. The workload has increased every year since then. If the Department hires replacments for a retired and a transferred employee, one of those positions would work in the West End. This would help meet the new State Labor and Industry requirements for safety on work crews. Last week the Solid Waste Advisory Board met to review the Solid Waste Study. Another meeting has been scheduled in two weeks to finalize their recommendations to the Board. Page 3 VOL 2 2 rAG~ 0 :1G4: Commissioners Meeting Minutes Week of November 25, 1996 Last week the Public Works Department discussed the Trail Project with the City. The City is expected to act on a Resolution of Intent to take the ownership of the trail property (within the City limits) from the Port of Port Townsend. A property maintenance agreement will be developed. A discussion is scheduled between the Irondale Community Action Neighbors (ICAN) and the Public Works Department regarding transportation issues in the Tri Area. Final Plat Approval; Villas By the Sea, #LPA92-0008; To Divide Approximately 7 Acres into 25 Residential Lots; Located at Existing Port Hadlock Inn and Marina (Old Alcohol Plant), Port Hadlock; Port Hadlock/KSC, LLC (Tower Investments), Applicant: Klara Fabry reported that the Public Works Department has asked that an additional condition be placed on the final approval of this plat which is served by a gravel road. She feels that the road will need improve- ment because of the increased traffic. She has an appointment with the Prosecuting Attorney tomorrow to discuss if the Department can request an additional plat condition at this time. She reported that the project proponent has agreed to enter into a road improvement agreement on a "fair share" basis with the County. This is an existing County road. Ande Grahn, representing the project proponent, stated that this condition was thrown at the applicant at the last minute. The applicant doesn't have a problem with doing the improvements and they aren't concerned about the amount they have to pay at this point because they need final approval on the project to complete a financing agreement before December. The Board will meet on this tomorrow before the Health Board meeting at 1 :30 p.m. m r 6 1996: Jim Pearson of the Public Works Department reported that the matter of addressing mistakes on preliminary plat approvals was reviewed by the Prosecuting Attorney who indicated that a preliminary plat approval is not binding on the County. The Public Works Director recommends that this fmal approval be issued. The applicant has agreed to enter into a "Fair Share" agreement with the County to make the requested road improvements. Commissioner Hinton asked if the Planning Department is willing to sign off on the plat with an incomplete road improvement agreement? Jim Pearson reported that Planning is willing to sign off on the plat. Ande Grahn, representing the applicant, stated that they are prepared to have a "fair share" agreement for the road improvements. They feel it is unfortunate that there was an additional condition requested by Public Works so close to the final plat approval. They don't want to lose the "fair share" language, but they don't mind if the fair share turns out to be that they pay 100% of the cost of the improvements. Commissioner Hinton moved to issue final plat approval for Villas By the Sea Number LP A92-0008 as presented and to have the Chairman sign the plat Mylar. Chairman Wojt seconded the motion in the absence of Commissioner Huntingford. The motion carried. Page 4 VOL 22 rAG~ a 1 G42 Commissioners Meeting Minutes Week of November 25, 1996 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BUSINESS HEARING re: Franchise Application; SewagelEffluent Lines in Eastern Jefferson County; Jefferson County Public Utility District (PUD) #1, Applicant: Bob Henderson, Public Works, explained that the PUD is in the process of handling a multi-family sewer system in the Ocean Grove plat. This franchise, if approved, would be for any sewer systems that tlle PUD does in Eastern Jefferson County. The PUD Manager asked that this franchise be allowed for the maximum amount of time which is 50 years. In the past franchises have been for a maximum of35 years. The Chainnan opened the public hearing. ~ representing himself, stated that he doesn't feel the PUD should be given a 50 year franchise for sewage/effluent lines in this County. He feels that the Planning Department should have commented on this franchise, but they did not. He feels that this franchise is in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. 1 h r n in Ir n 1 mm ni i n i r stated that this franchise would mess up the planning in the Tri Area. They object to the franchise being made for all of Eastern Jefferson County. This is not the time to discuss franchises. They should not be discussed until the Comprehensive Planning process is completed. Hearing no further comment the Chainnan closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hinton moved to hold this matter open until the issues can be reviewed with the Prosecuting Attorney and to accept written comment on the franchise request until 5 p.m. on Friday. Chairman Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The meeting was recessed on Monday at the conclusion of the sched- uled business and reconvened at 1: 15 p.m. on Tuesday, before the Health Board meeting for consideration of final plat approval for the Villas By the Sea Plat, #LPA92-0008 (see previous page.) Chainnan Wojt and Commissioner Hinton were present. Commissioner Huntingford was not present. MEETING ADJm:JR.WD , / . " ',¿, . .." "., , , ' (/ "'. ,/ ~ ..1',~" ""'. -{',"'" \ 'r> SEAL: ;: ,;. ,\. .-...,' : . ~ ! ¡,,:. ~\:!,.-, :. ATTEST: \~c_::..J:tr~ ~' . . Lorna Delaney, CMC Clerk of the Board Page 5 VOL 22 rAGF 01G4:J