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Exhibit A Project File: MLA14-00086 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Photos courtesy of the Collection of the Jefferson County Historical Society, Carolyn Callaway, and Jefferson County. R50� !r� CONTENTS `';/-y���Ip/\jj �4 SH�..�/i,�J. TABLE OF CONTENTS VISION STATEMENT PLAN FOUNDATION i Introduction i Planning Area ii Comprehensive Plan Purpose iv Why Plan? iv Guiding Land Use & Growth Decisions iv The Growth Management Act vi The County -wide Planning Policy viii Jefferson County's Compliance Strategy ix Planning Process & Public Participation x Planning Since 1991 x Considering Alternative Futures A Plan Creation & Amendment xii Public Involvement xii Vision Statement xiii Framework Goals xiv Using This Comprehensive Plan xvii Comprehensive Plan Contents xvii Related Plans xviii Community Plans xviii Wayfinding: Western Jefferson County xviii Plan Implementation & Monitoring xix The Decision -Making Process xix Limitations in County Finance Structure to Implement Plan xix Amending this Comprehensive Plan xx Comprehensive Plan Amendment Appeals xxii j'ro,.,,A#'1 #��:2'';c3CJ�.;..,...::tli: #-3eari(igs Board Peview xxii .7i dicial Rev e`N xxii Monitoring xxii Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 CONTENTS - (9 I LAND USE 1-1 ll Framework 1-1 Land Use Typologies 1-2 Population Projections 1-4 Land Use, Health, & Surface Water Analysis l -a Land Use Inventory &Analysis 1-8 Land Use&Public Health 1-10 AevievvofSurface Water Conditions &Existing Polluted Discharges l-14 Land Use Strategy 1-15 Land Use uZoning Designations 1-15 Rural Designations 1-19 Resource Land De5|0nat|ons 1-23 mYasterp|anned Resort Designations 1'24 Urban OrovmhArea Designations 1-26; Public Designations 1-27 Major Industrial Development & Industrial Land Banks l -Z8 Legal Nonconforming Uses & Lots 1-28 Establishing Allowed Uses & Regulations Within Land Designations 1-I8 From Rural Character to Development Regulations 1-28 Pura|'Character&Review ofRegulations for Land Uses, Development Patterns. &Nuisances 1-29 Community Planning Efforts 1-31 County -wide Planning Policies 1_34 Rural Areas Policies 1-34 Urban, CrovvthA,ams&Services 1-34 Overarching Land Use Goals &Policies l-Sa General Land Use 1-36 Land Use Consistency with Naval Base K|taop 1-37 Industrial Deve|oprnent 1-39 Hnua|ng 1-39 Public Purpose Lands 1-40 Transportation 1-40 Env|rnnrnent 1-41 Dra|nageF|ooding StornnwoterKxanagement,& Polluted Discharges l-4� Flood Hazards 1-44 (�rmundwator 1-44 Legal Nonconforming Uses 1-46 Pprrn|tProceso|ng 1-47 1.2 Rural 1-48 Rural Character 1-48 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan CONTENTS Limited Areas cfMore Intensive Rural Development 1-50 Rural Centers, Crossroads, uk4PRs 1-50 Aural cononnercia| Areas: Centers QCrossroads l-52 Master Planned Aesorts 1-69 Evaluation ofAuna|Commercial Boundaries l-7� Periodic Review ofLAM|ADo& CMA|nnp|ernentation Challenges inAura|Counties 1-77 Rural Industrial Lands 1-82 Forest Resource -Based Industrial Zones l-ga Economic Activities Outside ofRural Commercial Areas 1-94 West Jefferson County 1-95 Rural Goals mPolicies 1-96 Ru,a|[Merocter 1-86 Puro|Centers .Crnssroads,,"�wPPo l-gg Rural Industrial Lands 1-104 Econom|cActivities QutsideofAu/a| Cornnne,c|a| Areas 1-105 Capital Facilities inAura|Areas 1-107 1.3 Resource 1-109 Resource Lands ofLong-Term Commercial Significance under the Gk4A 1-10e Forest 1-109 Mineral 1-109 Agriculture 1-110 Resource Conservation 1-110 Resource Lands Goals mPolicies 1-111 1.4 Urban 1-112 Urban Growth Areas 1-112 Municipal Unincorporated 1-1,12 Port Hadlock /|,onda|eUrban Growth Area 1-113 HiutoryofPlanning Phased!nnp|ernuntmdon 1-119 Alt-prnatiwaPhaxing SawerPo|icy 1-120 Land Uaexvam&Zoning Designahona 11-1121 Dwelling Un|t&Po9u|ohnnHolding Capacity Analysis 1-124 Housing Vah(�ty&Affordability 1-124 Urban Growth Area Goals uPolicies 1-125 Urban Level Capital Facilities l-129 StmrmvvaterMenagernent l-130 Transportotion l-II2 Green Space Nanning inUrban GnzwthArea 1-133 1.5 Action Plan 1-134 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan CONTENTS 2 NATURAL RESOURCES 2-1 2.1 Purpose 2-2 2.2 Trends &Opportunities 2-3 Conditions & Trends 2-3 Forest Lands 2-3 Mineral Lands 2-4 Agricultural Lands 2-6 Aquaculture Resources 2-7 Challenges & Opportunities 2-7 Forest Lands 2-7 Mineral Resources 2-8 Agrlic.ulture 2-9 2.3 Natural Resources Plan 2-11 Forest Lands 2-11 Mineral Lands 2-12 Agricultural Lands 2-14 Aquaculture Resources 2-18 2.4 Goals & Policies 2-23 2.5 Action Plan 2-29 3 HOUSING 3-1 3.1 Purpose 3-2 3.2 Trends & Opportunities 3-2 Housing Affordability & Attainability 3-10 Assisted Housing Programs & Resources in Jefferson County 3-11 Homelessness 3-12 3.3 Housing Plan 3-13 3.4 Goals & Policies 3-15 3.5 Action Plan 3-19 4 OPEN SPACE, PARKS & RECREATION, HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION 4-1 4.1 Purpose 4-2 4.2 Trends &Opportunities 4-2 Conditions & Trends 4-2 Challenges & Opportunities 4-4 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 ( 9 CONTENTS 4.3 Open Space, Parks & Recreation, Historical & Cultural Preservation Plan 4-5 Jefferson County Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan 4-5 Open Space 4-6 Historical & Cultural Resource Preservation 4-7 4.4 Goals & Policies 4-8 4.5 Action Plan 4-12 5 ENVIRONMENT 5-1 5.1 Purpose 5-1 5.2 Trends & Opportunities 5-2 Environmental Considerations 5-2 l/fatershed planning x Fish Habitat Recr;.lery 5-2 Designating x Protecting Critical Areas 5--4 Regulating Shorelines 5-4 Addressing Environmental Impacts in Conditional Use & the State 'Environmental Policy Act 5--4 Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Addressing C:linnate Change 5 5 Environmentally Friendly Development Techniques 5--6 Env€ror'.mental Nuisance Factors 5-6 Balancing Environmental Protection With Community Needs 5-7 5.3 Environment Plan 5-8 Critical Areas Maps 5-8 5.4 Goals & Policies 5-14 Water Resources 5-14 Shorelines 5-16 Environmental Nuisance Factors (Excessive Light, Glare, Odor, & Noise) 5-17 Critical Areas Regulated Under the Critical Areas Ordinance 5-17 5.5 Action Plan 5-19 6 TRANSPORTATION 6-1 6.1 Purpose 6-1 6.2 Trends & Opportunities 6-3 Conditions & Trends 6-3 Challenges & Opportunities 6-8 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 CONTENTS County Poads&State Systenn 6_8 6.3 Transportation Plan 6-9 Poadm/ayLevel ofService 6-9 Concurrency 6-10 Transit Level ofService 6-11 Non -motorized Trail &Standardy 6-11 Transportation Demand Management Strategies 6 -IS Safety,K;a|ntenmnce, -,,�Preservation 6-15 Active Living 6-15 County -wide Transportation Improvement Program 6-16 |ronde|e/PortHad lock Urban GnovvthArea 6-16 84 Gwals&Pdicies 61q9 6.5 Action Plan 6-28 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7-1 ?] Purpose 7-3 7.2 T,e`ds&Opportunities 7-4 Condidons&Trends 7-4 Unennp|oynnentRete 7-4 Age 7-5 vvages 7-6 Taxable Sales Trends 7-9 Educational Attainment 7-10 Econonn|cSecto's /-12 Challenges &opportunities 7-13 St,engthn&Challenges 7-14 Jefferson County Economic Development Organizations 7-15 EDC Team Jefferson 7-15 Port ofPort, Townoend 7-16 VVauhingtonSlate University 7-i7 The Chamber ofJefferson County 7-17 NorrhHoodCanal [hannbernfConnrnerce 7-l7 North Olympic Deve|upnnencCounc||(NODC) 7-17 County -wide Planning Policies 7-1e 7.3 Economic Development Plan 7-20 Workforce Development 7-20 Industrial urwanufactuhng Businesses 7_20 Place -making for Visitors mResidents 7-2 Sustainable, Innovative Agricultural & Food Businesses 7-2 Infrastructure Improvements asEconomic Development Strategy 7-2 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan CONTENTS - (9 74 Goals & Policies 7-24 7.S Action Plan 7-29 8 CAPITAL FACULITIES& UTILITIES 8-1 W] Purpose 8-1 8.3 Capital Facilities 8-2 Overview ea County -wide Planning Policies 8-5 Summary orTrends &Opportunities a -a 8.3 Essential Public Facilities 8-6 Overview 8-6 Essential Public Facilities & Public Purpose Lar -ids 8-7 Essential Public Facility Designations |nJefferson County 8-8 County -wide Planning Policies 8-9 Summary ofTrends mOpportunities 8-10 8.4 udUdes ell Electric Utilities 8-11 Providers 8-11 Duty toServe 8_11 JPUO|nventory 8-12 E|ectr|c(ty: Future Capacity Needs &Aequ|rannpntr 8-14 Telecommunication Utilities 8-15 Tc|econnrnun|cadonaSysternrTypes &Regulations, 8-15 Conventional Telephone 8-16 Ce||u|ar5e/v|oo 8-16 Broadband 8-15 Te|ephone,FutureCapacity Needs &Pequ|rf.-�rncnts 8_17 County -wide Planning Policies 8-18 Summary ofTrends uOpportunities e-19 8.5 Capital Facilities & Utilities Plan 8-20 Capital Facilities 8-20 Essential Public Facilities O_aO Utilities a-oo 8.6 Goals &Policies 8-21 Capital Facilities 8-21 8-2 Potab|mVVe^er 8-27 Sewer &VVastevvoter 8-28 SoUdVvaste 8-z9 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan CONTENTS -Surface Water Management 8-31 Essential Public Facilities 8-31 Utilities 8-37 General Capacity & Conservation 8-37 Telecor-fir-,unication & Internet 'Utilities 8-39 F-lectric,il Utilities 8-40 8.7 Action Plan 8-41 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY APPENDICES Appendix A: Community Engagement Summary Vision 2038 Appendix B: Resolution #38-15, Population Forecast &Allocations Appendix C: Transportation Technical Document Appendix D: Capital Facilities Plan Technical Document Appendix E: Port Hadlock/Irondale Land Capacity Analysis Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 t w�SilN C� G� CONTENTS 9SW1 NGt� LIST OF EXHIBITS PLAN FOUNDATION I Exhibit A Jefferson County Planning Area iii Exhibit B Relationship: County -wide Planning Policies & Elements viii Exhibit C Comprehensive Plan Update Process Diagram xii 1 LAND USE 1-1 Exhibit 1-1 General Land Use Categories 1-3 Exhibit 1-2 Jefferson County & City of Port Townsend 20 - year Population Projection & Distribution (2018-2038) 1-4 Exhibit 1-3 Population Shares 2010 & 2038 1-5 Exhibit 1-4 Employment: Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model Updated 2018 1-7 Exhibit 1-S Current Land Use Map, 2018 Assessor Information 1-9 Exhibit 1-6 Current Land Use, 2018 Assessor Information 1-10 Exhibit 1-7 Recreation Trail Connections to Schools and Parks of the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA and Chimacum 1-13 Exhibit 1-8 Land Use/Zoning Map 1-16 Exhibitl-9 Land Use Designations/ Zoning Districts & Acreage 1-17 Exhibitl-10 Planned Residential Densities 1-18 Exhibit 1-11 Summary of Rural Land Use & Zoning Designations 1-19 Exhibit 1-12 Summary of Overlay Land Use & Zoning Designations 1-21 Exhibit 1-13 Summary of Resource Land Use & Zoning Designations 1-23 Exhibit 1-14 Summary of Master Planned Resort Land Use & Zoning Designations 1-25 Exhibit 1-15 Port Hadlock/Irondale Urban Growth Area Land Use & Zoning Designations 1-26 Exhibit 1-16 Public Land Use Designations & Zoning 1-27 Exhibit 1-17 Community Planning Areas 1-33 Exhibit 1-18 Location of Rural Commercial Areas & Master Planned Resorts 1-51 Exhibit 1-19 Rural Commercial Area Total Acreage & Infill Acreage 1-75 Exhibit 1-20 Location of Rural Industrial Lands 1-83 Exhibit 1-21 Transitional Rural Zoning 1-122 Exhibit 1-22 Irondale & Port Hadlock Urban Zoning 1-123 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 4 OPEN SPACE, PARKS & RECREATION, HISTORIC & CULTURAL PRESERVATION 4-1 Exhibit 4-1 Jefferson County Parks 4-3 Exhibit 4-2 Open Space, Parks & Recreation, Historical & Cultural Resources Action Plan 4-12 5 ENVIRONMENT 5-1 �QSI)N C'7 CONTENTS 5-9 Exhibit 5-2 Hydrography: Streams, Wetlands, & 1998 v NSHlNGS^ Exhibit 1-23 Estimated Total Dwelling Unit & Population Exhibit 5-3 Geologic Hazards Holding Capacity 1-124 Exhibit 1-24 Land Use Action Plan 1-134 2 NATURAL RESOURCES 2-1 Exhibit 2-1 NRCS Potential Mineral Source Soils 2-5 Exhibit 2-2 Jefferson County Farmland Classifications 2-6 Exhibit 2-3 Forest Lands Zoning 2-12 Exhibit 2-4 Map of Forest Resource Lands 2-20 Exhibit 2-5 Map of Mineral Resource Lands 2-21 Exhibit 2-6 Map of Agricultural Resource Lands 2-22 Exhibit 2-7 Natural Resources Action Plan 2-29 3 HOUSING 3-1 Exhibit 3-1 Housing Units by Type, 2017 3-6 Exhibit 3-2 Household Type, County -wide 3-7 Exhibit 3-3 Age, 2016 & 2040 3-8 Exhibit 3-4 Median Household Income 3-9 Exhibit 3-5 Unemployment Rate, Jan 2014 -Dec 2016 3-9 Exhibit 3-6 Poverty, 2011-15 3-9 Exhibit 3-7 Housing Action Plan 3-19 4 OPEN SPACE, PARKS & RECREATION, HISTORIC & CULTURAL PRESERVATION 4-1 Exhibit 4-1 Jefferson County Parks 4-3 Exhibit 4-2 Open Space, Parks & Recreation, Historical & Cultural Resources Action Plan 4-12 5 ENVIRONMENT 5-1 Exhibit 5-1 Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas 5-9 Exhibit 5-2 Hydrography: Streams, Wetlands, & 1998 FEMA Flood Zones 5-10 Exhibit 5-3 Geologic Hazards 5-11 Exhibit 5-4 Critical Areas: Fish -Bearing Inventory & Primary Association Habitats 5-12 Exhibit 5-5 Seawater Intrusion Protection Zones 5-13 Exhibit 5-6 Environment Action Plan 5-19 6 TRANSPORTATION 6-1 Exhibit 6-1 Functional Classification Map 6-4 Exhibit 6-2 Transit Passenger Trips & Service Hours 6-6 Exhibit 6-3 On -Road Bicycle Routes 6-13 Exhibit 6-4 Multi -Purpose Paths 6-14 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 CONTENTS Exhibit 6-5 2018-2023 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program 6-16 Exhibit 6-6 Port Hadlock/Irondale Area Improvement Projects 6-18 Exhibit 6-7 Transportation Action Plan 6-28 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7-1 Exhibit 7-1 Unemployment Rate 7-4 Exhibit 7-2 Population by Age 7-5 Exhibit 7-3 Comparison of Population by Age, 2016, 2040 7-6 Exhibit 7-4 Average Annual Wage by Sector, 2016 7-7 Exhibit 7-5 Employment Share by Sector & Inflation Adjusted Average Wage 7-8 Exhibit 7-6 Inflation Adjusted Annual Taxable Retail Sales 7-9 Exhibit 7-7 Inflation Adjusted Quarterly Taxable Retail Sales 7-10 Exhibit 7-8 Adult Educational Levels 7-11 Exhibit 7-9 Adult Educational Levels by Age Group 7-11 Exhibit 7-10 Economic Development Action Plan 7-29 8 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES 8-1 Exhibit 8-1 Capital Facilities & Public Services Provided 8-2 Exhibit 8-2 Relationship of Capital Facilities Plan to County -wide Planning Policies 8-5 Exhibit 8-3 Distinguishing Public Purpose Lands from Essential Public Facilities 8-8 Exhibit 8-4 JPUD Electrical Income by Customer Class 8-13 Exhibit 8-5 Residential Population Electricity Demand 8-14 Exhibit 8-6 Overhead & Underground Fiber Optic System Location 8-17 Exhibit 8-7 Capital Facilities, Essential Public Facilities, & Utilities Action Plan 8-41 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 t Ykpgo.v � VISION �9Sli f uC�S�? Vision Statement OUR HOME Jefferson County, Washington encompasses approximately 1,814 square miles of land, 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 Countyjoin with Clallam County to the north and west, and Mason and Grays Harbor Counties to the south. Approximately 80% of the land within the total County acreage is in non -county public ownership. Jefferson County stretches across 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 groups who lived here for millennia, including who we now refer to as the Chemakum, S'Klallam, Klallam, Twana, Kilcid ("Quilcene"), Skokomish, Suquamish, Makah, Quinault, Queets, Quileute, and Hoh. Collectively, many of the early indigenous people are referred to as the Twana society, a name given to the Coast Salish peoples who were identified by their use of Salish languages. These people and tribal nations reside in Jefferson County and/or have affirmed treaty rights under the provisions of their "usual and accustomed grounds and stations" within Jefferson County and include the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, Lower Elwah Klallam Tribe, Skokomish Indian Tribe, Suquamish Tribe, Makah Tribe, Quinault Indian Nation, Quileute Tribe, and Hoh Tribe. Early European settlements began in the mid -1800s. Today's towns and villages, rural crossroads, and tribal nations in Jefferson County grew from early -established imprints of urban, commercial, and cultural centers. Snapshots of our history include the establishment of the city of Irondale in 1879, leading the way for development of the iron smelter of Puget Sound Iron Co., later to become Western Steel Company. The 1870s to 1890s represents the time in our nation's history of extensive railroad construction and the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 VISION anticipation that Port Townsend, a well-known seaport, would be the railroad terminus and prosper—coining the term "City of Dreams'. During that time in 1884, the large sawmill of Western Mill and Lumber Company was built in Hadlock. An oil boom in western Washington was underway in 1885 and the plat of Oil City in western Jefferson County was registered in 1911, and the same year the alcohol distillery plant making methanol from sawdust, was constructed in Port Hadlock. Irondale was a bustling boom town. World War I was on the heels of this time, starting in 1914. Jefferson County's geographical setting contributed to strategic military installations on our shorelines and corresponding economic development from World Wars I and II. The post-war decommissioning of coastal defense systems at Forts Warden, Townsend, and Flagler began a turn away from the military's contribution to the economy; and the industrial facilities that constructed them were largely gone. The short-lived steel plant had already closed in 1891, and Western Mill and Lumber Co. had closed in 1907 when the bottom fell out of the lumber market. 1913 marked the closure of the short-lived Alcohol Plant. While many people chose to leave for a more stable economic future, those who stayed found opening doors to other economic opportunities. The Paper Mill was constructed in 1920 and today is the largest private employer in the County. Remnants of our industrial past have become parks and points of interest. Over thirty -thousand people now live in small communities skirting the Olympic Mountains to the west and east. As both a refuge from metropolis surroundings, and a destination for economic opportunity, 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 subsisted and thrived in this working landscape. Jefferson county residents, throughout history rise to the occasion working to mark a new stories for them, their families, and the County. While County residents may be developing a new entrepreneurial idea, just trying to get by and survive, or working to build a new future together on the edge of this rural wilderness, they form a diverse community with a distinctive and collective Jefferson County identity forging a future together. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 _(9 C1 VISION 95H1nGti4 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. Jefferson County believes that investing in our local economy, culture, and ecosystem yields benefits for current residents and future generations. Low -impact techniques, localized environmental remediation, and other innovations in housing and industry benefit overall ecosystem vitality and biodiversity while aiding ecological restoration and adapting to climate disruption. The 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; as well as working cooperatively as a community on issues that affect all. Jefferson County embraces 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. The County values 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 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. Jefferson County citizens value the strengths and resiliencies found in volunteerism, taking an active role in local government and participation in organizations and institutions supporting our communities. Volunteer initiatives and private services provide additional opportunities and forward momentum in communities when there are limited public funds and capacity, or when identified needs are outside of the purview of county government. Jefferson County enjoys a healthy and diverse local economy with wisely - considered economic development and balanced growth. Though people inevitably leave their mark on the natural landscape, through Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 VISION responsible planning, we are intentional with the type of mark we create, maintaining our character while allowing communities to develop and thrive. 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. Jefferson County honors and respects the natural world as integral to our health and lifestyles. The County protects 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. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 VISION [ This page intentionally blank ] Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Plan Foundation INTRODUCTION This Comprehensive Plan is the foundation for ensuring our community values are preserved while we proactively plan for future growth. This Comprehensive Plan considers the voice, vision, and future of the Jefferson County community in the Jefferson County Planning Area through the year 2038. This Chapter describes: ► The Jefferson County planning area. ► The purpose of this Comprehensive Plan. ► The planning process and public involvement ► The Vision Statement and Framework Goals that guide this Comprehensive Plan. ► Use of this Comprehensive Plan in decision-making. ► How this Comprehensive Plan is amended and monitored. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION -0 �»_\ZlINkIIZC Jefferson County is in the north -central portion of Washington's Olympic Peninsula. The County is bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean, and on the east by the waters of the Admiralty Inlet and Hood Canal. Clallam County and the Strait of Juan de Fuca define the northern border, while Mason and Grays Harbor Counties define the southern boundaries. Jefferson County comprises approximately 1,814 square miles of land area and approximately 2,187 square miles within the full county boundary, which includes offshore water areas. It is the eighteenth largest of the State's thirty-nine counties. The Olympic National Park and National Forest, which bisect the County into western and eastern halves, comprise approximately 60% of the County's 1.16 million acres of land. About another 20% of land is under the jurisdiction of other federal and state agencies. Most of the County's population—nearly 96%—resides in eastern Jefferson County. Jefferson County largely is a rural county with one incorporated city, Port Townsend—the largest community and a de facto Urban Growth Area (UGA) under the Growth Management Act. Jefferson County has one other Urban Growth Area (UGA), defined by the unincorporated communities of Port Hadlock and Irondale. These areas meet UGA criteria because they have pre -Growth Management Act (GMA) development patterns characteristic of urban growth. However, at this time the UGA relies entirely on septic systems for wastewater treatment. To comply with GMA, the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA cannot be developed at planned urban densities without a sanitary sewer system. A zoning overlay of Transitional Zoning is in place, implementing lower density development until sanitary sewer service is available. There are two Master Planned Resorts (MPR), Port Ludlow and the designated, yet undeveloped, Pleasant Harbor MPR in the Brinnon Community. The bulk of the County's population is located primarily in the northeast portion of the county, in the communities of Port Townsend, the Tri -Area (Irondale, Port Hadlock and Chimacum), and Port Ludlow. Quilcene and Brinnon are the largest communities in the southern portion of the county. The county is comprised primarily of forest lands, along with a smaller portion of agricultural lands. Clusters of small residential developments are found along waterways and rural roads, a reflection of settlement along Puget Sound, early transportation routes, and a resource-based economy. This rural quality of life is what attracts many residents and tourists to the county and is what most residents have expressed a desire to protect. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION EXHIBIT A Jefferson County Planning Area �la4i�f nisi pwx lol f� Port Townsend..��, rr� ! lrondole- PorhHodloek `xr. 101 d •-JUGA 116 .i chimoeum r Port Ludlow j N A 0 2 4 6 Miles County Boundary State Park City Boundary `N Tribal Land Boundary UGA Bounwa r.� Y Hi h 9 Y Federal Land ��`�. Ferry M.p D-5epi.mbx 2018 Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK Consulting, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Quileene Olympic Olympic NationalNation"Ifl park o est Brinnon r r� r Port Ludlow j N A 0 2 4 6 Miles County Boundary State Park City Boundary `N Tribal Land Boundary UGA Bounwa r.� Y Hi h 9 Y Federal Land ��`�. Ferry M.p D-5epi.mbx 2018 Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK Consulting, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION -0 S� 0 ♦ 0a 0 T a N O This Comprehensive Plan is a legal document that serves as a decision- making guide for both officials and citizens. This Comprehensive Plan serves as a tool for making decisions about future growth and development in Jefferson County over the next 20 years. This Comprehensive Plan outlines goals and policies that help define, direct and guide future growth and development throughout the county. Why Plan? Comprehensive land use planning is a systematic process designed to define a long-range community vision. The process unites a clear understanding of existing conditions within a community with the development of goals and policies that enable that community to make decisions from which its long-range vision will be addressed. The process is a powerful tool for turning promising possibilities into long-term realities. Planning enhances the ability to weigh competing needs in the community and make judicious allowances for each. It affords the opportunity to balance the demands of development with benefits of economic development and protection of human health and the environment. It provides tools for supplying family wagejobs and affordable housing without compromising our rural character. In addition, it prepares for harnessing the rewards of a growing population while simultaneously meeting the challenge of providing safe, healthy, and convenient community services for everyone. Planning enables addressing the current needs of the community before development begins and then directs how and where that growth should occur. Guiding Land Use & Growth Decisions This Comprehensive Plan provides a legally recognized framework for making decisions about land use in the unincorporated areas of Jefferson County. This Comprehensive Plan manages growth by directing more intensive development to appropriate areas while protecting public health and conserving environmentally sensitive areas and natural resource, rural, and open space lands. It is also intended to Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan iv December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION -0 provide an educational and a policy implementation tool for a broad range of public and private users, including community groups, Jefferson County officials, and other government agencies. This Comprehensive Plan helps these users in several ways: ► This Plan is the framework for other plans and regulations that govern the location and intensity of land uses throughout unincorporated Jefferson County. This Comprehensive Plan's policies provide the basis for updating community plans (subarea, local, and functional), for evaluating proposed changes in zoning development regulations, and in reviewing proposals for development projects such as land divisions. It also indicates to the public how Jefferson County would likely review and approve changes in plans, zoning, or other regulations that apply to an area or a specific parcel. ► It guides the provision of public facilities and services by integrating land use, infrastructure, and delivery of human services. This Comprehensive Plan provides the framework for decisions about public facilities and services (such as where facilities should be located to support planned growth). This Comprehensive Plan also directs public spending to areas where growth is targeted. ► It provides regional coordination and consistency with other jurisdictional planning efforts. It is intended that other public agencies (local, regional, state, federal, and tribal), in cooperation with Jefferson County, use this Comprehensive Plan in conjunction with the County -wide Planning Policy as regional perspectives or county -wide viewpoints when other plans and growth policies are developed and when making project decisions. ► It allows for citizen participation and involvement. Comprehensive planning is an evolving process which allows for periodic review and updates in response to changing community goals and vision as articulated by citizens, businesses, and interested organizations. ► It allows us to thoughtfully plan the future and create a place where we are happy to live. Carolyn Gallaway Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION The Growth Management Act Through the Growth Management Act (GMA), the State of Washington provides a new framework for land use planning and the regulation of development in response to challenges posed to the health and quality of life by rapid growth. Within the framework established by the GMA, a wide diversity of local visions for the future can be accommodated; however, certain procedural criteria must be met. Recognition of the variations and diversity in local communities is implicit in the framework of GMA. A "Bottom -Up" approach to planning is recommended. "Bottom - Up" planning originates at the community level with the articulation of a vision statement, which encompasses the values of as many different community members as possible. The vision is then translated into goals and policies, and eventually regulations. The main requirement is that the vision is consistent with the goals and intent of the GMA. It is important to note that a "Bottom -Up" approach does not mean that procedural and regulatory constraints may be ignored. Successful "Bottom -Up" planning is predicated on allowing a community to choose the appropriate "tools" for thejob, provided that those selected are located entirely within a "tool box" defined by the GMA. It is critical in the planning process for a jurisdiction to provide sufficient guidance so that a community understands the need to avoid selecting "tools" which are found outside of the "GMA toolbox." Failure to provide adequate guidance will likely result in inappropriate choices being made. The GMA establishes several requirements for local comprehensive planning. The Act identifies specific goals for all Comprehensive Plans, prescribes the elements each plan is to contain, provides requirements for interim regulations, mandates the establishment of Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), requires local governments to demonstrate how they will pay for the improvements and facilities called for in their plans, and mandates extensive public participation in the planning process. The GMA changed the process for developing Comprehensive Plans in several important ways: ► It established 14 statewide goals with which local Comprehensive Plans and regulations must be consistent. See sidebar. ► In addition to the mandated goals, local Comprehensive Plans must contain the following elements per PCW 36.70A.070: — Land Use Element Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan vi December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION —0 — Housing Element — Capital Facilities Plan Element — Utilities Element — Transportation Element — Rural Element for counties — Economic Development Element, when state funds are available — Park and Recreation Element, when state funds are available ► Local governments must adopt policies and regulations to protect critical areas and natural resource lands. ► Local governments must demonstrate how the capital facilities necessary to support the development envisioned by their Comprehensive Plan will be provided and paid for as development occurs, or within a specified time thereafter. ► The Comprehensive Plans of counties, and cities or towns within those counties, must be consistent with one another (e.g. alignment with growth allocations and Countywide Planning Policies, not local policies). ► In consultation with cities, Counties must adopt population allocations for the 20 -year planning period. ► Counties and cities must agree on UGAs "within which urban growth shall be encouraged and outside of which growth can occur only if it is not urban in nature." The UGA must be able to accommodate the allocated growth that is expected to occur over 20 years. ► Counties and cities must jointly adopt County -wide Planning Policies which establish guidelines on how their Comprehensive Plans will be developed to be consistent. The GMA requires that Jefferson County and any city within it prepare comprehensive plans every eight years to manage population and employment growth for 20 -year planning horizons. (RCW 36.70A.130(5)(b)). As long as the population of Jefferson County population is less than fifty thousand and has had its population increase by no more than 17% in the ten years preceding the deadline, the County has an additional twenty-four months following the eight-year deadline. (RCW 36.70A.130(7)(a)). The County has worked to meet this mandate with extensive public involvement and community outreach. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan vii December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION -0 The County -wide Planning Policy On December 21,1992, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend adopted a joint resolution establishing the County -wide Planning Policies (CWPPs) as a policy framework to guide the development of comprehensive plans. CWPPs are designed to ensure that county and city comprehensive plans are consistent with one another and consistent with regional growth management planning. According to the Growth Management Act, each local Comprehensive Plan should demonstrate that such policies have been followed in its development. (PCW 36.70A.2100) and WAC 365-196-510). The CWPPs recognized the need for counties, cities, special purpose districts, and those agencies and jurisdictions involved in the delivery of public services, to coordinate the independent development of Comprehensive Plans. The implementing legislation to the GMA required that counties and cities agree upon policy statements in eight subject areas, including: urban growth areas, contiguous and orderly development and the provision of urban services, joint county and city planning, siting of essential public facilities, county -wide transportation facilities and strategies, affordable housing for all economic segments of the population, county -wide development and employment, and rural areas. In addition, the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County agreed to include policies pertaining to: fiscal impacts associated with the impacts of growth and how to use the CWPPs. Exhibit B offers a guide to the relationship between the County -wide Planning Policy and the Comprehensive Plan Elements. Compliance with the County -wide Planning Policies has been integral to the development of individual elements of this Comprehensive Plan, and each element provides an overview of consistency with relevant CWPPs. EXHIBIT B Relationship: County -wide Planning Policies & Elements County -wide Planning Policy Comprehensive- - 1. Policy to Implement RCW 36.70A.110 Urban Land Use Growth Areas (UGAs) 2. Contiguous and Orderly Development and Provision of Urban Services 3. Joint County and UGA Representation Planning within UGA 4. The Siting of Essential Public Facilities of County or Statewide Significance Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 ► Capital Facilities, Essential Public Facilities, and Utilities • Land Use ► Capital Facilities, Essential Public Facilities, and Utilities Element viii PLAN FOUNDATION 5. County -wide Transportation Facilities and ► Transportation Strategies . Capital Facilities, Essential Public --- Facilities, and Utilities ...._....... 6. Affordable Housing ► Housing -- 7. - _... County -wide Development and Employment Economic Development 8. - __ - - Rural Areas -- ► Land Use 9. Fiscal Impacts Analysis ► Capital Facilities, Essential Public Facilities, and Utilities 10. County -wide Planning Policy: Use and . Plan Foundation Amendment Source: Jefferson County, 2018. Jefferson County's Compliance Strategy This Comprehensive Plan has been designed based on four fundamental sources of support and guidance. Together, they provide the framework for this Comprehensive Plan, which is responsive to local needs and regionally unique land use patterns and follows the goals and requirements of the GMA. ► Compliance with the goals and procedural criteria of the GMA and its implementing regulations. ► Compliance with CWPPs, adopted jointly by the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County, to ensure that local plans are consistent with each other and with the GMA (e.g. alignment with growth allocations and Countywide Planning Policies, not local policies). ► Continuous, open public participation in the planning process. ► Analysis and compliance with the Growth Management Hearings Board decisions and decisions made by Washington State courts. The GMA goals and procedural criteria, and the Growth Hearings Board and court decisions, set the State-wide framework. The County -wide Planning Policy and public participation supply local detail for realizing the broader GMA goals within Jefferson County. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan ix December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION -0 PLANNING PROCESS & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Planning Since 1991 The State legislature, responding to the Growth Strategies Commission Report on Long -Range Planning in the State of Washington, adopted the Growth Management Act (GMA) in 1990. Jefferson County Commissioners voted to "opt -in" to the GMA in late 1991. Public involvement in the planning process began immediately with the formation of citizen task forces to develop Interim Critical Area, Mineral Land, and Forest Resource Land Ordinances. Concurrently, the County developed a questionnaire, titled Jefferson 2000, which surveyed County residents' opinions about their vision for the future. Jefferson 2000 also asked residents to rank "values," such as economic growth, environmental protection, visual beauty, and the accessibility of services. The County convened the Jefferson 2000 Strategic Planning process, which involved 26 separate taxing districts and service providers responsible for water, fire protection, libraries, and similar services to County residents. Jefferson 2000 Strategic Planning used information generated by the Jefferson 2000 questionnaire and analysis of existing services, facilities, and long-range plans of the service providers to begin capital facilities planning required by the GMA. The Joint Growth Management Steering Committee was created in 1991 to oversee the development of GMA planning in Jefferson County. The Steering Committee consisted of three representatives from the City of Port Townsend, the only incorporated city in Jefferson County, and the three County Commissioners. The Steering Committee was formed with a provision that, should additional UGAs be designated, the Steering Committee would be expanded to accommodate representation from the newly designated UGA. The County -wide Planning Policy (CWPP) was developed cooperatively between City and County staff consistent with the requirements and procedural criteria of the GMA, and was reviewed by the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee. Public hearings were held on the CWPP, and both City and County government adopted these policies by resolution on December 21,1992. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION -0 Considering Alternative Futures To assist citizens and decision -makers in formulating a new long-range Comprehensive Plan for Jefferson County and to comply with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21c PCW, the County commissioned and issued an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The EIS contained an analysis of existing conditions and land use needs and demands and compared and analyzed the possible environmental impacts of the Comprehensive Plan alternatives. Alternatives evaluated were developed by the planning staff and Planning Commission with input from the County's community groups and residents. The four alternative "Growth Scenarios" analyzed in the Draft EIS were: ► The Focused Growth Alternative ► The Dispersed Growth Alternative ► The Moderate Growth Alternative ► The Preferred Growth Alternative The 1997 Draft EIS evaluated environmental impacts that may result from the implementation of the proposed alternative plans. The alternatives explored the meaning of rural character, and the distribution of growth in urban areas, rural centers, and resorts, together with the balancing of GMA goals and CWPPs. The Draft EIS and the Draft Comprehensive Plan were considered in the public review and adoption process. The Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) of May 27,1998 included additional analysis and findings resulting from public comments on the Draft EIS. The Final EIS included all comments received in writing along with County responses to the comments. The Final EIS, together with the Draft EIS it completes, provides a foundation of land use and environmental analysis for subsequent Comprehensive Plan periodic updates and amendments and implementation measures such as development regulations and projects. The Final EIS has been supplemented and addended since 1998. The Preferred Alternative, evaluated in the Final EIS was adjusted and integrated into the 1998 Comprehensive Plan. The 2018 Comprehensive Plan Update completed addressing the 2038 planning horizon draws on and benefits from the exploration of alternatives in the Final EIS, including the definition of rural character, approaches to distributing growth primarily in urban areas, and suggested environmental policies and mitigation. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xi December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION Plan Creation & Amendment Exhibit C below describes how the various pieces of the comprehensive planning process fit together. Concurrent with environmental review, public hearings and workshop meetings have been held by both the Jefferson County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners. EXHIBIT C Comprehensive Plan Update Process Diagram Public Involvement Public involvement is the cornerstone of long-range comprehensive planning for any community. Complying with the requirements of the GMA in Jefferson County has engaged community leaders, interested citizens, developers, property rights advocates, environmentalists, and neighborhoods in a dynamic, active public process. Public participation has occurred not only through citizen participation in task forces and goals -setting workshops, but also under the auspices of the Planning Commission. Consistent with the Planning Enabling Act, Chapter 36.70 PCW, the Planning Commission has been involved in comprehensive planning in Jefferson County. The Planning Commission has advertised its activities in the local newspapers and held open houses on a variety of issues. Port Ludlow Open House Meeting, July 2076, Jefferson County Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 xii PLAN FOUNDATION Draft Plan Open House in Quilcene (left) and Chimacum (right), April 2078, BERK Public involvement in comprehensive planning is required for compliance with the GMA and has been identified by the Growth Management Hearings Board as essential to proper development and adoption of plans. In addition, public participation is essential in adopting a Comprehensive Plan which preserves the character of Jefferson County as envisioned by community residents. With the 1998 adoption and with other periodic and annual Board of County amendment cycles, the County has conducted public engagement Commissioners efforts. Appendix A documents the 2018 Comprehensive Plan periodic Meeting, BERK update community involvement efforts. VISION STATEMENT Comprehensive Planning in Jefferson County has matured in the quarter century since the Growth Management Act (GMA) was passed, and the diverse viewpoints shared during participation of the community has shaped a meaningful and enduring vision that is pragmatic and responsible. Jefferson County's vision statement is prominently located at the beginning of this plan following the table of contents. This vision guides and directs the Comprehensive Plan element goals and policies. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xiii December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION _(0 FRAMEWORK GOALS This Comprehensive Plan represents a synthesis between a thorough analysis of existing conditions, the history of development patterns, anticipated population growth, the requirements of the GMA, the opportunities for new land uses, and the Vision Statement. Community engagement described in Appendix A shaped the following framework goals, which echo the county -wide vision statement. They are the heart of this Comprehensive Plan and provide a bridge from the Vision Statement to the Element -specific goals and policies. Although these goals are not listed in priority order, they are interrelated, provide structure in the document, and are to be balanced with each other to support the desired future of Jefferson County. Framework Goal I Preserving Rural Character Conserve Jefferson County's functioning rural way of life, agricultural and forest working lands, shoreline and mountain vistas, and natural ecosystems, not just to be preserved to provide scenery, but to be preserved as a living, working, Carolyn Gallaway and sustaining rural landscape with which the community has a living/working relationship. 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. Plan for infrastructure needed to care for these communities. Consider environmental, economic, and fiscal sustainability when investing in infrastructure and adding new development in rural and urban places. Carolyn Gallaway Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xiv December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION Framework Goal III Enhancement of the Rural Economy Grow a robust economy with living wage jobs based on resource lands, manufacturing, tourist and recreation -oriented services, and evolving technologies that allows our communities to thrive; through a concept of a sustainable rural economy - benefiting the county's clean environment, and benefiting from the county's clean environment. 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. Jefferson County PHA, Port Hadlock Zillow, Quilcene Meet projected community needs for housing, commercial, and industrial growth through appropriate zoning and capital facility investment. To be consistent with urban growth and rural character goals, focus higher densities in urban growth areas and secondarily within resorts, rural centers and crossroads. Zillow. Port Hadlock Property 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. Carolyn Gallaway Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xv December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION 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. Framework Goal VIII Active and Healthy Living Kitsap Sun, Olympic Discovery Trail, Port Townsend 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. Framework Goal IX Continuous and Ongoing Public Involvement Chimacum Market, Jefferson County Public Health Provide opportunities for meaningful public involvement. Engage diverse stakeholders. Framework Goal X Compliant with GMA Maintain a Comprehensive Plan consistent with GMA goals, requirements, case law, and the County -wide Planning Policies, and within this framework, strive to provide leadership and collaborative work with the State on legislative and local solutions to the challenges met with GMA by rural counties. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Jefferson County Tri -Areas Open House Meeting Carolyn Gallaway xvi PLAN FOUNDATION -0 USING THIS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Comprehensive Plan Contents This Comprehensive Plan is organized in the following elements: ► Plan Foundation ► Element 1 Land Use ► Element 2 Natural Resources ► Element 3 Housing ► Element 4 Open Space, Parks & Recreation, Historical & Cultural Preservation ► Element 5 Environment ► Element 6 Transportation ► Element 7 Economic Development P. Element 8 Capital Facilities & Utilities Appendices provide additional detail and supporting materials, as follows: ► Appendix A: Community Engagement Summary Vision 2038 P. Appendix B: Resolution #38-15, Population Forecast & Allocations P. Appendix C: Transportation Technical Document P. Appendix D: Capital Facilities Plan Technical Document P. Appendix E: Port Hadlock/Irondale Land Capacity Analysis Each element includes assessments of existing conditions containing baseline data for key areas. Individual "elements" of this Comprehensive Plan describe goals and policies that have been developed to provide clear policy direction for land use decision-making in the future. Each element also includes strategies that implement the goals and policies. The Unified Development Code (UDC) provides detailed regulations for implementation of these goals and policies. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xvii December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION -0 Related Plans The following related plans address shorelines, subarea, and parks important to meeting Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements for required or optional elements, and are hereby incorporated by reference as amended: ► Shoreline Master Program Goals and Policies (2014) P. Brinnon Subarea Plan (2004) ► Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (2015) Community Plans Prior to the development of its initial Comprehensive Plan, Jefferson County invited communities to help prepare area -specific plans. The general content and direction of these community plans provided information for development of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan. The community plans were incorporated into the goals and policies of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan. The community plans have no further standing as individual community plans. Following are the plans completed through that process: ► Brinnon Community Development Plan (original 1982) ► Coyle Community Development Plan (1977) P. Gardiner Community Development Plan (1989) ► Marrowstone Community Development Plan (1978) ► Tri -Area Community Development Plan (1982) Both Planning Commission and Department of Community Development staff reviewed Community Plans. The results of the Community Planning Process and the Community Plans have been integral to the identification of goals and policies included in this Comprehensive Plan. Additional information can be found in the Land Use Element—Community Planning Efforts. Wayfinding: Western Jefferson County Existing conditions, goals, and policies related to western Jefferson County are denoted with a "W" icon and corresponding text in the / Related to western sidebar throughout this plan, as shown at right. While all elements ` Jefferson County pertain to western Jefferson County, the Land Use, Natural Resources, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xviii December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION -0 Open Space, Parks, and Recreation, Historical & Cultural Preservation, Environment, and Economic Development elements include information specific to the area. IMPLEMENTATIONPLAN OVITOPING P The Decision -Making Process Planning decisions must be consistent with the intent of this Comprehensive Plan. This Comprehensive Plan is a legal, binding document and cannot be disregarded; it is also a document designed to adapt to changing trends and circumstances. This Comprehensive Plan serves as the basis for land use decisions. Over time this Comprehensive Plan's policies may change to ensure that the development pattern occurring in the county remains consistent with both the intent of the Vision Statement, and the Comprehensive Plan's goals and objectives. Limitations in County Finance Structure to Implement Plan To carry out county duties and other duties required by the state, the State Constitution enables a county to collect taxes for municipal purposes. Levying taxes on assessed properties provides these funds. State law limits the property tax levy on the regular rate and annual increases. Although there are various sources of state funds that come to local jurisdictions and, at times, grant funding is available, Jefferson County is limited in its ability to provide funds and financing to implement policies in the Comprehensive Plan. This forces the County to make hard decisions when developing budgets. The county must prioritize what can be done or must delay project phases when there are inadequate funds. The County's budget must fund many items to provide local governance. This includes services like health and emergency services, water quality protection, sheriff, the court system, correctional facilities, assessor, parks and recreation, and auditor functions including elections. These and many other basic services need funding to allow the County to function. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xix December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION -0 The Comprehensive Plan recognizes these funding limitations and the need to balance aspirational policies with the need to identify where funds will come from. Alternative methods of accomplishing goals and policies are important in light of revenue collection challenges. Levies outside of this regular limit are "excess" or "special" levies that may be elected to fund specific community needs like school and fire districts, or funds for housing programs. Volunteerism Tremendous actions have been accomplished by an active and energized community. There are countless examples of creative and motivated citizens filling the gaps between identified needs which may be outside of the County's purview or needs that suffer from chronically unfunded or underfunded programs. Our County can harness a collective spirit and collective responsibility, to overcome funding hurdles. Jefferson County supports and embraces community involvement and volunteerism as a community development strategy. Amending this Comprehensive Plan This Comprehensive Plan addresses long-range and County -wide issues that are beyond the scope of decisions on subarea, local or functional plans or individual development proposals. This Comprehensive Plan serves as a vital guide to the future and provides a framework for managing change. It is important that amendments to this Comprehensive Plan retain the broad perspectives articulated in the community vision statements, satisfy the goals, policies, and strategies of this Comprehensive Plan, and remain consistent with the intent of the Growth Management Act (GMA). There are typically two means of addressing Comprehensive Plan Amendments: through an annual docket review or periodic review per RCW 36.70A.130. Amendments are to be justified through findings from monitoring of "growth management indicators" (see following section). Amendments to this Comprehensive Plan must also conform to the following: a. The requirements of the Washington State Growth Management Act, Chapter RCW 36.70A and the State Planning Enabling Act, Chapter RCW 36.70, and the GMA implementing rules at Chapter 365-196 WAC. b. Any proposed amendments to this Comprehensive Plan must be submitted by the County to the Washington State Department of Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xx December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION —0 Commerce at least 60 days prior to final adoption by the Board of County Commissioners (RCW 36.70A.106). C. Planners should refer to: Sources of law at all levels of government, including federal and state constitutions, federal and state statutes, federal and state administrative regulations, and judicial interpretations for proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments (WAC 365-196-720-745); this Comprehensive Plan's Vision Statement, Framework Goals, and Community Vision Statements; the County- wide Planning Policy, related plans, and the comprehensive plans of other counties or cities with which the County has, in part, common borders or regulated regional issues (WAC 365-196-010] and 365196- 510). d. Proposed amendments to this Comprehensive Plan will be considered on an annual basis (no more frequently than once per year), except when the following circumstances apply: (i) the initial adoption of a subarea plan that does not modify this Comprehensive Plan policies and designations applicable to the subarea, and (ii) the adoption or amendment of a shoreline master program pursuant to RCW 90.58. Other exceptions to the annual process are stated in RCW 36.70A.130(2)(a). All proposals will be considered concurrently so the cumulative effect of the various proposals can be ascertained (WAC 365-195-620[31). The County may consider adopting amendments more frequently than once per year if a declared emergency exists. e. Consistent with the timelines contained in the GMA (RCW 36.70A), the County must review all UGA boundaries, as well as the densities permitted within both the incorporated and unincorporated portions of each UGA. If necessary, the UGA boundaries will be revised to accommodate the urban growth projected to occur in the county for the succeeding 20 -year period. Amendments or changes to natural resource lands and critical area designations should be based on consistency with one or more of the following criteria: — Change in circumstances pertaining to this Comprehensive Plan or public policy. — A change in circumstances beyond the control of the landowner pertaining to the subject property. — An error in designation. — New information on natural resource land or critical area status (WAC 365-190-485). Details of the amendment process are contained in Jefferson County Code Chapter 18.45. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xxi December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION -0 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Appeals Growth Management Hearings BoardReview A petition for review to challenge an amendment to this Comprehensive Plan or related plans that are within the jurisdiction of the Growth Management Hearings Board must be filed with sixty days of publication of the amendment per RCW 36.70A.280-290. Judicia/ Review Anyjudicial action to review any decision concerning the amendment of this Comprehensive Plan, including related plans, shall be commenced in superior court within sixty days from the date of the final decision of the Growth Management Hearings Board per RCW 36.70A.300(5). Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.295, direct review of an amendment to a Comprehensive Plan is possible if all the parties to the proceedings before the Growth Management Hearings Board agree to direct review by the superior court. Monitoring The monitoring of growth management indicators such as those listed below improves the effectiveness of public policy and allows progress in achieving the goals and objectives behind that policy to be measured: ► population growth, actual v. projected, ► land capacity, actual v. projected, ► economic indicators, property values/comparative sales compared to statewide averages and local trends, ► public health and safety ► natural resource consumption, ► changes in technology, ► needs, ► omissions or errors, or ► a declared emergency. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xxii December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION -0 Use of growth management indicators assures accountability to the public. It demonstrates how effectively the County is moving toward identified goals. Ongoing monitoring allows public resources to be prioritized to meet goals and, if the desired outcome is not achieved, to consider modifying the goals or implementing regulations. Growth management indicators work well with the public participation process of the planning cycle. Using growth management indicators, citizens and decision -makers can review growth management policy and make changes that reflect present day realities. These indicators are considered during the regular periodic review of this Comprehensive Plan or may be considered during annual review dockets where appropriate. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xxiii December 2018 PLAN FOUNDATION -0 [ This page intentionally blank] Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan xxiv December 2018 { mm 1 Land Use 1.1 FRAMEWORK The Land Use Element establishes the future goals and policies addressing rural lands and rural character, rural villages, and communities, and incorporated and unincorporated urban growth areas (UGAs).A fundamental focus of the periodic update has been a refreshed set of land use goals and policies that meets community needs to strengthen the economy, provide housing choices, welcome tourists, create opportunities for active living, steward the natural environment, offer public services and infrastructure to support growth, and maintain an exceptional quality of life. The Land Use Element is arranged in four components: ► Framework: The Framework section presents county -wide land use plan concepts, population trends and forecasts, current land use inventories, current surface water conditions, public health, comprehensive land use map categories, and general land use and surface water policies that apply county -wide. ► Rural: Consistent with Rural Element requirements under the GMA, the Rural section addresses rural character, rural residential densities, and areas that qualify as exceptions to rural densities: Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-1 December 2018 LAND USE limited areas of more intensive rural development (LAMIRDs) and Master Planned Resorts (MPRs). Resource: This section summarizes the Comprehensive Plan's approach to conservation of natural resource lands of long-term commercial significance; these lands are more fully addressed in the Natural Resource Element. Additionally, this section addresses conservation of forested lands in rural areas not zoned for resource production. ► Urban: The Urban section of the Land Use Element addresses UGAs, including the City of Port Townsend and the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA. Additionally, this section addresses current and planned residential and commercial uses, and urban services necessary to support the UGA. Land Use Typologies Under the GMA, lands are generally characterized as rural, resource, or urban. Accordingly, this Land Use Element defines and regulates these categories as follows: ► Rural Areas: This term refers to lands which are not within an UGA and are not designated as natural resource lands having long-term commercial significance for production of agricultural products, timber, or the extraction of minerals. Rural areas may consist of a variety of uses and residential densities at levels that are consistent with the preservation of rural character. Rural areas can include LAMIRDs, which provide opportunities for rural economic development and housing, and Master Planned Resorts (MPRs). ► Natural Resource Lands: This term refers to agriculture, aquaculture, forest, and mineral resource lands which have long-term commercial significance. A detailed discussion of Natural Resource Lands can be found in the Natural Resources Element, and goals and policies related to aquaculture are contained in the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program. ► Urban Growth Areas: This term refers to areas designated for growth that make intensive use of land for the location of buildings, structures, and impermeable surfaces to such a degree as to be incompatible with the primary use of such land to produce food, other agricultural products, fiber, or the extraction of mineral resources. The three major land use categories are reflected on the following map. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 E3 Rural (Chimacum), Windermere Resource, Carolyn Gallaway Urban. Carolyn Gallaway 1-2 LAND USE EXHIBIT 1-1 General Land Use Categories Rural C--) County Boundary ;'. Military - Resource City Boundary Highway t - Urban t— _ UGA Boundary ice.' Ferry J ' LAMIRD Federal Land Master Planned Resort _ State Park ,uop Dag: $pp+ambva- I0+9 Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 1-3 LAND USE 0 Population Projections The State of Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM) publishes population projections for each county for use in the GMA planning efforts every five years. The County is responsible under the GMA for allocating population in consultation with the City of Port Townsend. In 2015, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend developed a population projection and urban population allocation for the City of Port Townsend, Port Hadlock/Irondale Urban Growth Area, and the Port Ludlow and Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resorts based on OFM's 2012 Medium projections. The County passed Resolution #38-15 on October 26, 2015, adopting the Updated Population Forecast (see page 30 of Appendix B. OFM has since published 2017 projections, but results are nearly identical.' The 2018-2038 population forecast is summarized in Exhibit 1-2. EXHIBIT 1-2 Jefferson County & City of Port Townsend 20 -year Population Projection & Distribution (2018-2038) Port Townsend UGA 9,113 36% 3,366 9,661 2,814 12,479 1.13% (Incorporated) Port Hadlock/ 3,580 19.4% 1,814 3,795 1,516 5,394 1.48% Irondale UGA" Port Ludlow MPR 2,603 10.1% 944 2,759 789 3,547 1.11% Pleasant Harbor -- 4.5% 421 -- 352 421 24.1% (Brinnon) MPR UGA/MPR Subtotal 15,296 70% 6,545 16,215 5,471 21,841 1.28% Rural & Resource 14,576 30% 2,804 15,452 2,445 17,380 0.63% Areas Subtotal County -wide Total 29,8725 100% 9,349 31,667 7,8166 39,221 0.98% Legend: UGA = Urban Growth Area, MPR = Master Planned Resort 7 Source: Estimated using tract and block data, 2070 U.S. Census. 2 Source: Estimated based on OFM's 2018 Projection for Jefferson County (37,405) and 2070 population shares. 3 Calculated as a compound annual growth rate. 4 In 2004, the Tri -Area UGA became known as the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA. 5 Source: 2070 U.S. Census 6 The net total of 7,876 was reported in Resolution 38-15, however, when adding 5,477 and 2,445 the total is 7,976. 7 Calculated 2018 from increasing OFM published 2077 population 31,360 by 7.0098 = 37,667. CAGR 2070-2018 = 0.00732086. (37,667129,872)A(718)-7, and increased 2010 allocations to 2078 by (n207O ' 7.00732086)A8 The OFM rnediurr, growth Forecast for 203,8 developed in 2077 she s o pr,,'ected population af,39.397, sloe fitly higher than the 2012 nnedr ttn sene,3 o 39,221 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-4 December 2018 LAND USE Because of legislative changes to Comprehensive Plan Periodic review schedules, the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee adopted population projections for separate planning periods for the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County. The City of Port Townsend's allocation and planning efforts were conducted based on the 2016-2036 20 -year planning period. The City of Port Townsend completed its plan in 2016 consistent with the original due date for Growth Management Act planning by the City of Port Townsend, whereas Jefferson County, as a slow-growing county, was allowed by Commerce to extend its Growth Management Act planning efforts to 2018 and is addressing a 2038 horizon. The Port Townsend 2036 population projection of 12,165 is very similar to the projection in 2038 of 12,479. Consistent with the County's and the City of Port Townsend's prior methodology, 36% of the projected County -wide growth would be planned for and accommodated within the Port Townsend UGA, an increase from the observed share of 30.5% in 2010. The Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA would increase its population share from 12% to 19.4% with implementation of urban wastewater services and planned urban densities. MPR shares are based on development agreements and expected growth trends. EXHIBIT 1-3 Population Shares 2010 & 2038 2010 SHARE 2038 GROWTH SHARE 2038 EFFECTIVE SHARE ■ Port Townsend UGA (Incorporated) ■ Port Hadlock/ Irondale UGA3 ■ Port Ludlow MPR ■ Pleasant Harbor MPR ■ Rural & Resource Areas Subtotal Source: Jefferson County Resolution #38-I5, BERK, 2018. Overall, with adopted plans and agreements, the urban and MPR share would increase from 51% in 2010 to 70% in 2038. The rural share would decrease from 49% in 2010 to 44% in 2038 by allocating 30% of growth to rural areas. This is consistent with the goals of this Comprehensive Plan to protect rural character and offer more housing and employment choices in Urban Growth Areas, in MPR areas where urban services are available, and in existing rural communities classified as LAMIRDs. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 1-5 LAND USE 0 Resolution 038-15 provided assumptions regarding housing units in relation to the population allocation, as summarized below: ► Port Townsend UGA: Assuming a population increase of 2,711 at 1.98 persons/household, approximately 1,369 additional units will be needed by the end of the City of Port Townsend's 20 -year planning period at 2036. ► Port HadlockArondale) UGA: The population projections for this area assume development at urban densities with sewer service available. Assuming 2.1 persons per household in the UGA, to accommodate the projected population increase of 1,516, approximately 758 additional units will be required by the end of the County's 20 -year planning period at 2038. ► Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort: The development agreement adopted in 2000 provides for approximately 2,250 residential "Measurement Equivalent Residential Units" (MERU's); the development agreement addresses both commercial and dwelling units. In 2015,1,544 residential dwelling units had been constructed. A population of 789 per the allocation, together with a household size of about 1.49 persons, results in approximately 529 units during the 2018-2038 period. Growth would occur consistent with the CWPPs, this Comprehensive Plan, and the development agreement that expires in 2025. ► Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort: The land use designation was established in 2008, and a final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement capped the maximum number of development units at 890 with 52 units designated for staff housing and no more than 65% dedicated to time-share and short-term rental units, leaving approximately 293 units for permanent housing. Approval of the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort development regulations was made by the Board of County Commissioners in 2018 through Ordinance No. 03-0604-18, and a development agreement approved through Ordinance No. 04-0604-18. ► LAMIRDs and Rural Communities: As a predominantly rural county, Jefferson County has many small, existing rural communities characterized by more intense, yet not fully urban, levels of development. These include rural villages and commercial crossroads of Quilcene, Brinnon, Gardiner, Chimacum, Nordland, and Discovery Bay, as well as a number of smaller rural commercial areas. These Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Developments (LAMIRDs) sere the housing and day-to-day commercial needs of local residents and the travelling public, and provide opportunities for rural economic development. Rural population is allocated to unincorporated Rural and Resource Areas and to Master Planned Resorts. It is expected that additional rural housing would occur in and around the existing rural Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-6 December 2018 LAND USE communities and, in a more dispersed pattern, in rural residential and resource zones. An overview of Jefferson County's rural community classification system and detailed descriptions of each village or center are provided in Section 1.2 of this Land Use Element. Employment shares within planning areas show another distribution factor of population when considering planning policies. For comprehensive plan periodic reviews, the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee (JGMSC), through joint resolutions between County and City, allocate the 20 -year projected population, but not employment. Current employment covered by unemployment insurance is about 8,356 jobs as of 2016 (ESD, 2017). This does not include sole proprietors, clergy, chief executives, etc. Covered employment generally represents 85-90% of total employment in communities. (Employment Security Department and PSRC, 2017) If adding 15% to the total covered employment in 2016 there would be about 9,600 jobs. Employment figures prepared for the Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand I Refer to Appendix C— model in 2018 estimates about 11,907 jobs in 2018, rising to about 18,893 Transportation Plan in 2038 (see Appendix Q. As shown in Exhibit 1-4, it is estimated that Technical Document over 50% of the jobs in 2018 and in 2038 would be found in the City of Port Townsend, and over 10% would be in Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA. EXHIBITI-4 Employment: Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model Updated 2018 Port Townsend 51% 52% North Peninsula 6% .-------------- 6% Mid -Peninsula 9% 8% Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA 9% 10% South Peninsula 2% 2% Port Ludlow MPR 3% 3% Rural Jefferson County 19% 18% Total --------- --------------- 10,611 — - -- 11,907 Source: Transpo Group, 2018. 54% 7% 9% 13% 2% 3% 13% 18,893 El Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-7 December 2018 LAND USE # Land Use, Health, & Surface Water Analysis Land Use Inventory& Analysis Based on parcel records maintained by the Jefferson County Assessor, about 65% of the current land use in the County consists of parks and open space due to the Olympic National Park. About 31% consists of forestry. Relatively small areas are residential, agriculture, public/civic and industrial. See Exhibit 1-5 and Exhibit 1-6. Refer to the Natural Resources Element for detailed information regarding forestry, mineral resources, and agriculture lands. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-8 December 2018 LAND USE EXHIBIT 1-5 Current Land Use Map, 2018 Assessor Information I CURRENT USE (ASSESSOR) Residenriol Pnrks and Open Space L _l UGA Boundary -I�v C.-6.1 P' b C c'ROW Highway Ag olio a �».' MII2 y i�� Ferry > �� Induwlcl r:j County Boandary -Farezky City Boundary Mop Darn: Sere --101a Source: Jefferson County Assessor, BERK, 2018, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 1-9 LAND USE 0 EXHIBIT 1-6 Current Land Use, 2018 Assessor Information Agriculture 357 6,749 1% Commercial 540 1,405 0.1% Forestry -_. 1,931 358,557 .......... 31% _ --l-1-1-1- - Industrial 55 - 238 ............. 0.02% -- . - ----- --._.. Parks and Open Space 11,581 746,858 65% Military' -- --- 1 - ..... ..... - - 2,573 - - - 0.2% Public/Civic 322 7,407 1% Residential 17,317 ------ ------- 28,176 - 2% - - -- -- - -- ..---— Total -------.----------- 32,104 1,151,964 100% Source: Jefferson County Assessor, BERK, 2078. 7 Military lands are located on Indian Island and on the Thorndyke/Toandos Peninsula fronting Hood Canal. Land Use & Public Health The GMA suggests that counties and cities "consider utilizing urban planning approaches that promote physical activity" in their Land Use Elements. Some indicators of health risk in a 2016 State of Washington Department of Health profile of chronic disease included: ► 79% of 10th graders in Jefferson County had insufficient physical activity, similar to 80% for the State as a whole. ► 36% of adults 18 years or older in Jefferson County had insufficient physical activity, similar to 38% for the State as a whole. ► About 29% of adults were obese in Jefferson County compared to 27% of adults in the state as a whole. ► Rates of cancer (16%), heart disease (12%), and diabetes (11%) were higher for adults in Jefferson County than the state as a whole (cancer -12%, heart disease 6%, diabetes 9%). ► The proportion of Jefferson County's population over the age of 65 is more than double the state average, which results in an increased incidence of chronic disease and creates increased demand for ongoing health services. For example, approximately 84% of Jefferson County residents 65+ years are living with a chronic disease. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-10 December 2018 LAND USE 0 In 2012, Jefferson County commissioned an evaluation of the County's Comprehensive Plan regarding active living and healthy food access under the Washington State Department of Health's Healthy Communities grant program (Alta Planning + Design, Changel-ab Solutions, September 2017). The 2012 evaluation cited the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations that identified that healthy community design can improve people's health by increasing physical activity, increasing access to healthy food, improve air and water quality, decrease mental health stress, reduce the effects of climate change, strengthen social ties, provide access to livelihood, education, and resources. The analysis also made several recommendations to integrate active living and healthy food access into policies (see text box). The evaluation led to the Jefferson County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), a 2013 partnership between Jefferson Healthcare and Jefferson County Public Health, to identify the health needs in Jefferson County. Additional partners such as Discovery Behavioral Healthcare, Jefferson County, and the City of Port Townsend, joined the initiative and developed the 2016 CHIP and companion Strategic Results Framework strategic plan document. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-11 December 2018 LAND USE # The Land Use Element supports active living recommendations by including mixed use zoning in urban areas, master planned resorts, and rural centers; and by directing growth to urban areas where there is access to transit or other modes of non -motor vehicle transportation opportunities. Promoting parks and other destinations connected by regional trails also supports active living and is supported by this Land Use Element. Exhibit 1-7 shows existing and proposed trail connections in the vicinity of Chimacum Crossroads and the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA. It illustrates connectivity between rural and urban communities, and linking destinations such as schools, parks, and other amenities. Non -motorized transportation connections and supporting non - motorized and park system plans are discussed in greater detail in the Transportation Element. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-12 December 2018 LAND USE EXHIBIT 1-7 Recreation Trail Connections to Schools and Parks of the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA and Chimacum H. J. Carroll Park Perimeter Trail ;' UGA Boundary 1� 'c Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail Park t Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail - Planned Highway 4 � fl) � Neighborhood Crossroad M:,v a— 320 8 Source: Jefferson County Assessor. BERK, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-13 December 2018 LAND USE # Healthy food access is well supported by the land use strategy in this plan. A healthy food system supports the livelihoods of local farmers and ranchers and the economic viability of farmland and other working landscapes, both of which are necessary to protect open spaces from sprawl. Local food systems can also reduce the environmental impacts associated with shipping agricultural products long distances. Local food supports healthy eating, food literacy, and a healthy local economy. This Land Use Element supports commercial agriculture and allows agriculture in rural areas including farm -related accessory uses such as food processing and farm stands. Land Use and Economic Development Element policies support local food processing in industrial areas. The Land Use Element also supports urban agriculture and farmer's markets in urban and rural centers. Considering health while planning our communities is a critical step toward a framework for future growth and design that maximizes a community's ability to lead active, healthy lifestyles. Re vie w of Surfa ce Wa ter Conditions & Existing Polluted Discharges The GMA requires that the land use element of each comprehensive plan include a review of drainage, flooding and stormwater runoff in the area and nearby jurisdictions. (RCW 36.70A.070(1)). The GMA recognizes that drainage, flooding, and storm water runoff issues are watershed basin concerns not confined by political or planning boundaries. The County has adopted the Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (2001) as a technical guide and set of standards for stormwater management. A comprehensive stormwater program includes: ► Adoption of a comprehensive surface/stormwater management plan; ► Implementation of an operation and maintenance ordinance for stormwater facilities; ► Implementation of additional public education efforts regarding nonpoint source pollution and stormwater management; ► Completion of a more thorough inventory of county owned and operated facilities (i.e., cross -culverts and approach culverts); and Implementation of a clearing and grading ordinance to provide a permit trigger for compliance with stormwater standards at the time of lot clearing. In addition to the goals and policies of the Land Use Element, the Environment Element addresses surface water and stormwater. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-14 December 2018 LAND USE Land Use Strategy This Land Use Element is designed to Growth Management Act Goals, as balanced by Jefferson County's Vision, Framework Goals, and this Element by: ► Directing growth to urban areas including the Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area; ► Offering a variety of residential housing types at low, medium, and high densities in designated urban and rural village centers and crossroads; ► Ensuring areas designated as Master Planned Resorts follow their adopted development standards and development agreements; ► Conserving resource lands—agriculture, forestry, and mineral—of long-term commercial significance; ► Accommodating projected rural residential population and employment growth through flexible and innovative approaches to growth in LAMIRDs and other rural communities, including fostering their role as rural employment centers, and offering opportunities to create a vibrant economy while sustaining rural character in a rural county; ► Working cooperatively with other groups and individuals to develop Refer to Overlay Districts, long-term future opportunities to improve rural economic I Policy LU -P-1.9, and the development and visitor facilities along established highway/tourist Action Plan in Section 1.5 corridors. Land Use & Zoning Designations Based on its Vision, land characteristics, and the provisions of the GMA, Jefferson County does not propose to change its Land Use Map for the next 20 -year planning horizon in this periodic update. See Exhibit 1-8. The predominant future land use designation /zoning district is Commercial Forest (CF -80). Other extensive designations include Rural Residential - 20 and Rural Residential - 5. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-15 December 2018 LAND USE EXHIBIT? -8 Land Use/ Zoning Map s A y Irondale-Por! Hadlock.UGA � a' trrryiMu«. ce: Jefferson Counry Community Oeveiapn+ent IO}8. Note: No map chonges are proposed as port of Nils pe.iatlic uptluxe. Jefferson <our.Yy CompreFensivc pian �ecemher 1()19 LAND USE Categories of rural land use, including rural commercial and industrial, residential, resort, resource, public and urban land use designations and zoning districts are listed in Exhibit 1-9. Acreage statistics illustrate the great predominance of forest resource land designations / zoning at over 76% of zoned land. Rural Residential categories represent about 20% of zoned land. Master Planned Resorts make up about 0.6% of zoned land. Unincorporated Urban Growth Area land use designations/ zoning is at 0.2%. EXHIBIT 1-9 Land Use Designations/ Zoning Districts & Acreage RURAL El Rural Residential ------ - RR -5, RR -10, RR -20 86,341 20.1% - Rural Commercial ............... - - PVC, GC, NC, CC 249 -- 0.19/0 Rural Industrial LI/M, LI/C, LI, HI, RI 519 0.1% RESORT Master Planned Resorts MPR -PH, MPR -SF -4, MPR -SFT, MPR- 2,366 0.6% MF -10, MPR-RC/CF, MPR -VC, MPR - RA, MPR -OSP RESOURCELANDS Agriculture Resource Lands AP -20, AL -20 7,281 1.7% Forest Resource Lands - IF -20, RF -40, CF -80 328,785 76.4% -. --- Mineral Resource Lands ............... MRLO/CF-80 161 0.04% URBAN GROWTH AREA Urban Growth Area Residential UGA-LDP, UGA-MDR, UGA-HDR 736 0.2% Urban Growth Area Commercial UGA-UC, UGA-VOC 234 0.1% Urban Growth Area Industrial UGA-LI 25 0.010/0 Urban Growth Area Public UGA-P 68 0.02% PUBLIC Public Parks, Preserves, and Recreation PPR 2,812 0.7% Essential Public Facilities — - - - - - EPF-A, EPF-WM 534 0.1% Total Total -------- -- ---------- ---- 430,110 1000/0 Source. Jefferson County GIS 2018; BERK, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-17 December 2018 LAND USE 0 The GMA indicates the land use elements shall include population densities, building intensities, and estimates of future population growth (PCW 36.70A.070(1)). Planned residential densities are listed by zone in Exhibit 1-10. In Jefferson County Code some zones include standards for conditional uses that may have alternative allowed densities, requiring additional review; when consistent with the zone intent the alternative densities may be allowed. EXHIBIT 1-10 Planned Residential Densities RURAL Rural Residential -- MPR -GR, MPR— _ _- - - RR-5 0.20 RR -10 0.10 RR -20 0.05 Rural Commercial 0.03 PVC Allowed GC Allowed NC Allowed CC N/A Rural Industrial Allowed .................- LI/M N/A LI/C Allowed LI Allowed HI N/A RI N/A RESOURCE MPR -GR, MPR— AP -20 0.05 AL -20 0.05 CF -80 0.01 PF -40 0.03 IF -20 0.05 CF -80/M R LO N/A MASTER PLANNED RESORT MPR -PH MPR -GR, MPR— UGA-LDP OSR, MPR -MV, UGA-MDR Density per Title UGA-HDR 17, Division II. - .... ....---------------------- - --- - - Port Ludlow N/A MPR -SF -4 4.00 MPR -SFT .... ......... .......... 0.40 MPR -MF -10 10.00 MPR-PC/CF Allowed MPR -VC Allowed MPR-OSR N/A MPR -RA N/A PUBLIC PPR N/A EPF-WM N/A EPF-A N/A URBAN GROWTH AREA UGA-LDP 6.00 UGA-MDR 12.00 UGA-HDR 18.00 UGA-UC N/A UGA-VOC N/A UGA-LI N/A UGA-P N/A Source: Jefferson County Code, 2078; BERK, 2078. Notes: Allowed = some residential uses allowed; density not specified and subject to permit review N/A Not applicable. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-18 December 2018 LAND USE Rura/ Des/qna tions Rural Land Use Designations & Zones Jefferson County uses three rural residential land use densities ranging from five (5) acres to ten 00) acres, to twenty (20) acres in size. Regulations are included in the development code to encourage residential "clustering" in the rural areas of Jefferson County (see Goal LU- G -18). Subdivision of large parcels for residential purposes in designated commercial forest lands is not permitted. The criteria for designation of rural densities are provided in Exhibit 1-11 below. Exhibit 1-11 includes various land use and zoning designations, criteria used for such designation, and the principal land uses. Greater detail regarding rural character, and limited areas of more intensive rural development, is provided in Section 1.2. EXHIBIT 1-11 Summary of Rural Land Use & Zoning Designations RESIDENTIAL Rural Residential Located in areas of similar development; areas with Single family 1 unit/5 acres smaller existing lots of record; along the coastal area; residential (RR 1:5) adjacent to Rural Village Center and Rural Crossroad designations; overlay designation for pre-existing platted subdivisions. Rural Residential Located in an area with similar development patterns; Single family 1 unit/10 acres adjacent to Urban Growth Area, transition density residential (RR 1:10) between RR 1:5 and RR 1:20; parcels in coastal areas of similar size; includes land affected by critical areas. Rural Residential Located in an area with similar development patterns; Single family 1 unit/20 acres Adjacent to Urban Growth Area, Resource Production residential (RR 1:20) Land or State/National Forest Land; parcels in coastal areas of similar size; includes land affected by critical areas; includes private timberlands; includes agricultural lands. COMMERCIAL Convenience Existing rural commercial uses which provide a Rural commercial Crossroads (CC) limited range of basic goods and services (basic foodstuffs, gas, basic hardware, and basic medicinal needs); generally located at the intersection of local arterials or collectors; usually contain a convenience/general store associated with gas pumps. May also serve the traveling public. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-19 December 2018 LAND USE Neighborhood/ Existing rural commercial uses which provide an Rural commercial Visitor Crossroads expanded range of basic goods and services for the Heavy industrial (NC) rural population and traveling public (grocery, Paper Mill and __.... hardware, bakery, restaurant, tavern, auto repair, small ancillary activities Light Industrial professional offices, public services, and medical Light industrial offices). General Crossroads Existing commercial uses that provide a mixture of Rural commercial (GC) local, traveling public, and community uses, and may include limited regional uses due to proximity to population centers in the Tri -Area. Rural Village Centers Existing rural commercial uses that provide for many Rural community - (RVQ of the basic daily needs of the rural population; based commercial typically supplies goods and day-to-day services; and residential provides limited public and social services. Residential uses include single family, duplexes, triplexes, and _.... _ -- ---- assisted living facilities. --- - --- Village Commercial Commercial area identified in the 1993 EIS for Port Rural community - Center (VCC) Ludlow Master Planned Resort. Commercial uses will based commercial provide many essential day-to-day goods and services to residents and resort visitors. INDUSTRIAL Light industrial and Commercial (LI/C) Heavy Industrial (HI) ► Port Townsend Paper Mill Heavy industrial ...... .. Forest Resource- Gardiner Forest resource - Paper Mill and __.... _.._.._.... . _..._.. _.- ancillary activities Light Industrial ► Glen Cove Light industrial ► Center Valley ..... - Light Industrial/ ► Quilcene Industrial Area Light industrial Manufacturing (LI/M) ► Eastview Industrial Plat ► (JCIA LI/M Overlay III, consisting of 24 acres, Assessor's Parcel No. 001-331-005 in the AEPF. Light Industrial/ Glen Cove Industrial Area Light industrial and Commercial (LI/C) retail uses associated with an industrial use - - - - ...... .. Forest Resource- Gardiner Forest resource - Based Industrial West Jefferson County based industrial Zones (P BIZ) Source. Jefferson County, 2078. Overlay Districts Jefferson County has established several overlay designations: The following overlay designations allow for additional commercial opportunities in more remote areas of the County in addition to those of the underlying zoning district: Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-20 December 2018 LAND USE P. The Remote Rural Overlay designation is applied in two locations in the County: West Jefferson County and Brinnon Planning Area. In / Related to western Remote Rural Overlay areas, greater flexibility is provided in home- ` 7efferson County based business and cottage industry regulations. In West Jefferson County, additional small-scale tourist uses are allowed. ► The Small-scale Recreation and Tourist (SRT) Overlay is allowed in the Wawa Point Area in the Brinnon Planning Area. Another Overlay District establishes a view corridor along Highway 20 and other major routes: Highway 20 View Corridor: Maintain a forest buffer between the roadway and other development. ► Highway/Commuter Corridor Overlay: This overlay provides for future rural economic development opportunities. The County has established several Jefferson County International Airport Overlays addressing noise, airport safety, and rural scale non - aviation -related industrial uses. EXHIBIT 1-12 Summary of Overlay Land Use & Zoning Designations Remote Rural The intent of this designation is to allow for expanded Overlay District rural -compatible employment opportunities in sparsely populated rural areas that are isolated and remotely located from commercial and urban growth areas. These areas are characterized by high unemployment, distressed traditional resource-based economies, low residential densities, and very limited projected 20 -year population growth. Small-scale The intent of this section is to encourage small-scale Recreation and recreation and tourist development consistent with Tourist (SRT) Overlay the needs, scale, and rural character of the Brinnon Planning Area. Highway 20 View Along SR 20 and other suitable roadways, preserve Corridor and protect the forest corridor, and to provide a visual buffer between the roadway and new commercial and manufacturing development. In Brinnon and West Jefferson County: home-based businesses and cottage industry uses. Additionally, in western Jefferson County some recreation and tourist uses. Recreation and tourist Forest corridor Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-21 December 2018 LAND USE Highway/Commuter This overlay may be applied through an area wide Commercial and Corridor Overlay evaluation of future rural economic development Tourist Uses in a rural opportunities in heavily traveled existing highway setting corridors such as State Highway 104 or State Highway 19. Jefferson County Purpose of the Airport Overlay I is to disclose to International Airport permit applicants and prospective property owners Overlay I their proximity to airport operations, and to identify an airport safety zone within which certain uses will be prohibited for public safety and compatibility reasons. The overlay is a fixed boundary reflecting the projected 55 DNL contour mapping in the year 2022, as set forth in Exhibit 6.4 of the adopted Jefferson County Airport Master Plan. Airport noise exposure is measured in a Day -Night Average Sound Level (DNL) and is used to analyze and characterize multiple aircraft noise events, and for determining the cumulative exposure of such noise to individuals around airports. Jefferson County Airport Overlay II is an airport operations awareness International Airport area delineated by the WSDOT Aviation Division, Aviation facilities and activities Aviation facilities and activities Overlay II Aircraft Accident Safety Zone #6 recommendations contained in the "Airports and Compatible Land Use" publication. The safety zone correlates with the FAA mandated airport traffic pattern for JCIA, and is to apprise the public, property owners and developers of the existence of the airport traffic pattern and impacts from routine aircraft over -flights; and to identify an airport safety zone within which certain uses that involve higher concentration of people will be prohibited for safety and compatibility reasons. Jefferson County The purpose of the Airport Overlay III is to provide a Non -aviation -related International Airport limited opportunity for rural scale non -aviation- light industrial/ Overlay III related industrial uses that contribute to the long- manufacturing in the term financial viability of the AEPF and to enhance Airport Essential the economic vitality and quality of life for the citizens Public Facility of Jefferson County. Source: Jefferson County, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-22 December 2018 LAND USE West Jefferson County Rural Residential West Jefferson County includes land use and zoning designations of RR1:10 and RR1:20. Where consistent with rural character and goals of affordable housing and economic development, the County may conduct a comprehensive analysis of potential locations for RR1:5 designations and zoning. West Jefferson County also contains some private inholding parcels within the Quinault Indian Nation Reservation. The County may consult the Quinault Nation about common concerns regarding planning issues. Resource Land Designations Agricultural Resource lands have a designated twenty (20) acre minimum density. Forest Resource lands have a forty (40) acre and eighty (80) acre minimum parcel size (see Natural Resources Element). Exhibit 1-13 includes resource land designations, intents, and the principal land uses. See Section 1.3 for additional discussion. / Related to western Jefferson County EXHIBIT 1-13 Summary of Resource Land Use & Zoning Designations Prime Agricultural The purpose of the prime agricultural lands district is to Agriculture Lands (AP -20) protect and preserve areas of prime agricultural soils for the continued production of commercial crops, livestock, or other agricultural products requiring relatively large tracts of agricultural land. It is intended to preserve and protect the land environment, economy, and lifestyle of agriculture in Jefferson County. These lands must be protected as "agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance." Agricultural Lands of The purpose of the agricultural lands of local importance Agriculture Local Importance district is to protect and preserve parcels of land which, (AL -20) while not necessarily consisting of prime agriculture soil or relatively large acreage, are still considered important to the local agricultural economy, lifestyle, and environment. As such they deserve protection as "agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance." Inholding Forest This district encompasses parcels at least 20 acres in size Forestry (IF -20) that are entirely surrounded by designated forest resource lands and that are not vested for development under Washington State law. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-23 December 2018 LAND USE # Rural Forest The purpose of the rural forest district is to ensure forest Forestry (RF -40) lands of long-term significance are protected from incompatible uses thereby sustaining the ability of forest resource extraction activities to be maintained as a viable commercial activity, while allowing for diversity in the size of forest tracts. Commercial Forest The purpose of the commercial forest district is to ensure Forestry (CF -80) large tracts of forest lands of long-term significance are protected from incompatible uses thereby sustaining the ability of forest resource extraction activities to be maintained as a viable commercial activity. Mineral Resource The mineral resource land district is to provide for the Mineral Extraction Lands Overlay conservation of mineral lands of long-term commercial District (MRL) significance. The intent of this district is to aid in sustaining and enhancing mineral extraction and processing activities of long-term commercial significance by protecting designated lands from incompatible development and to allow for the continued contribution of mineral lands to the Jefferson County economy. Source: Jefferson County, 2018. Master Planned Resort Designations Master planned resorts (MPRs) are large-scale, self-contained developments that are based on an integrated, conceptual master plan, yet are typically developed in stages depending on market demand or other factors. They are Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development and may constitute urban densities and intensities of growth outside of Urban Growth Areas. ► Master planned resorts in existence as of July 1, 1990 and developed, in whole or in part, as a significantly self-contained and integrated development that includes short-term visitor accommodations associated with a range of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities within the property boundaries in a setting of significant natural amenities may constitute urban growth outside of urban growth areas as limited by RCW 36.70A.362. ► Master planned resorts not in existence as of July 1, 1990 are allowed if they meet the requirements of PCW 36.70A.360. The Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort was developed consistent with RCW 36.70A.360 per Jefferson County Ordinance 8-99.. The Brinnon Subarea Plan (adopted 2002 and amended 2004) identified the Black Point area an appropriate location for a possible future Master Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-24 December 2018 LAND USE Planned Resort. The Brinnon Master Plan Resort land use designation was established in 2008, and a final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement capped the maximum number of development units at 890 with 52 units designated for staff housing and no more than 65% dedicated to time-share and short-term rental units, leaving approximately 293 units for permanent housing. Approval by the Board of County Commissioners of zoning regulations and a development agreement is required prior final establishment of the Master Planned Resort and project construction. In 2018, a Master Plan, development regulations, and a development agreement were approved by Ordinance No. 03-0604-18 and Ordinance 04-0604-18 to establish the interior zoning and provide for a phased development plan for the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort, formerly called the Brinnon Master Planned Resort. The Master Plan Resort land use designations are shown in Exhibit 1-14 below. More discussion of the master planned resorts is found in Section 1.2, EXHIBIT 1-14 Summary of Master Planned Resort Land Use & Zoning Designations Port Ludlow Master The master planned resort of Port Ludlow is Planned Resort characterized by both single-family and multifamily with the following residential units with attendant recreational facilities zoning designations: including a marina, resort and convention center. The h MPR -SF -4 master planned resort of Port Ludlow also includes a large residential community. The entire MPR is served • MPR -SFT by a village commercial center, which accommodates • MPR -MF -10 uses limited to serving the MPR and local population. • MPR-RC/CF • MPR -VC MPR-OSR MPR -RA Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort with the following zoning designations. ► MPR -GR MPR-OSR MPR -MV Source: Jefferson County, 2018 Provides a mixture of visitor -oriented transient accommodations, secondary homes, recreational facilities, and supporting commercial facilities Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Resort with mix of uses Resort with mix of uses 1-25 LAND USE®f Urban Growth Area Design tions The Port Hadlock/Irondale Urban Growth Area is planned for urban residential, urban commercial, urban industrial, Both Rural and Urban Zones apply per the Land Use and Zoning map. Rural zones apply until urban wastewater services are available, and then Urban zones apply. See Section 1.4 for additional discussion. EXHIBIT 1-15 Port Had lock/Irondale Urban Growth Area Land Use & Zoning Designations Urban Residential The Urban Low Density Residential (UGA-LDR) zone Residential will allow housing density from four (4) to six (6) dwellings dwelling units per acre. Moderate Density Residential detached and (UGA-MDR) zoning will allow housing at a density of attached. 7-12 units per acre. The High Density Residential (UGA- HDR) zone will allow housing at a density of 13-18 dwelling units per acre. Urban Commercial The Urban Commercial (UGA-UC) zone covers both Commercial retail, the existing and planned future commercial services, tourism, development in the Port Hadlock core area and along and other similar Rhody Drive from Ness" Corner following the uses commercial strip along SR 19. The Visitor -Oriented Commercial (UGA-VOC) zone is applied to the tourism -oriented potential development area around the Old Alcohol Plant and marina. Urban Industrial The Urban Light Industrial (UGA-LI) zone in the UGA Light industrial applies to a largely developed industrial area: all but 5 acres are already in light industrial use. These uses are in the southwest corner of the UGA well buffered from the bulk of the residential neighborhoods in the community. Public Facilities Public facilities (UGA-P) comprise 80 acres, including Public and public park and open space areas, the Library and institutional Chimacum Creek Elementary School, the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office and Jail, Jefferson County Public Works Department Maintenance Yard, and the Public Utility District #1 of Jefferson County's (JPUD) Sparling Well facility along Rhody Drive and the Kivley Well in Port Hadlock. Source: Jefferson county, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-26 December 2018 LAND USE 0 Public Design tions This land use district consists of state and county parks, This section addresses public designations of two types: Recreation (PPR) ► Public: Lands needed to provide the full range of services to the recreation, and public provided by government, substantially funded by for public recreational opportunities consistent with the government, contracted for by government, or provided by private entities to public service obligations. facilities and ► Essential Public Facilities: Facilities needed to provide public See the Capital Facilities/ services and functions that are typically difficult to site. Those public Essential Public Facilities/ Utilities Element for facilities that are usually unwanted by neighborhoods, have unusual additional background site requirements, or other features that complicate the siting regarding the process of process. siting essential public facilities Jefferson County allows public uses in nearly every implementing zone. The County has created a specific zone for the public use of parks due to Airport Essential their unique facilities and needs with some being linear, outdoor, and Aviation indoor spaces. of Port Townsend that directly and indirectly supports Jefferson County has developed zones for two essential public facilities regarding waste management and airports. Each designation and zone are described in Exhibit 1-16. More detailed policies regarding these uses are included in the Capital Facilities, Essential Public Facilities, and Utilities Element. EXHIBIT 1-16 Public Land Use Designations & Zoning Parks, Preserves and This land use district consists of state and county parks, Parks, Recreation (PPR) preserves and recreational sites. It is intended to provide recreation, and for public recreational opportunities consistent with the open space rural character of the County and preserve significant facilities and natural amenities of special or unique character. activities County Waste This district addresses facilities needed to provide waste Solid waste and Management Essential management public services and functions. waste Public Facility management (CWMEPF) Airport Essential This land use district consists of land owned by the Port Aviation Public Facility (AEPF) of Port Townsend that directly and indirectly supports facilities and operations of the Jefferson County International Airport activities as an essential public facility. It is intended to promote compatible land uses and the long-term economic viability of the JCIA consistent with county goals regarding essential public facilities, the preservation of rural character, and economic development. Additional AEPF information is found in the Transportation and ------------- Capital Facilities & Utilities Elements. Source: Jefferson County, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-27 December 2018 LAND USE # Major Industria/ Development & Industria/ Land Banks If there is insufficient industrial land available within an urban growth area for a large industrial operation or if a natural resource-based industrial operation needs to be sited adjacent to natural resources, there is a process within the GMA that allows for the siting of a major industrial development (MID) outside of an urban growth area. (RCW 36.70A.365) Additionally, the Act allowed qualified counties to designate up to two Industrial Land Banks (ILBs) before December 31, 2016 for specific purpose of siting MIDs; the date has changed from 2007 to 2016 and may be changed again at the will of the legislature. MIDs sites in rural lands either through a permitting process (RCW 36.70A.365) or within a designated ILB (RCW 36.70A.367) would be considered industrial development or activity outside of urban growth areas. No MIDs or ILBs are designated in Jefferson County as of the 2018 Periodic Update. Legal Nonconforming Uses & Lots While the 2018 Periodic Update has not proposed Future Land Use Map changes, there may be pre-existing uses of property prior to the 1998 Comprehensive Plan adoption or subsequent changes addressing land use and zoning. Non -conforming uses of property that were legally established are considered grandfathered and may continue to operate when new plans, policies, or regulations are adopted. If a use ceases for a certain period, it may not continue. See policies regarding nonconforming uses later in this element. Some areas zoned for residential uses have smaller lots platted prior to 1998 than would be allowed with new plats. Residential uses may be permitted on existing lots of record as legal lots. However, in terms of development, some of the smaller lot sizes could require consolidation with other lots to meet current Health Department standards for wells or septic areas, or to meet other regulations, such as critical areas. Establishing Allowed Uses & Regulations Within Land Designations From Rural Character to Development Regula tions The Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan discusses our vision, rural character, rural lifestyle, working landscapes, rural aesthetics, and rural economy. These sentiments and definitions are provided throughout the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-28 December 2018 LAND USE Elements, and the entirety of the Comprehensive Plan reflects our definition of rural character. The Comprehensive Plan establishes land designations, harmonizes goals and policies, and implements them through County regulations and local actions. Jefferson County defines rural character not only in terms of visual character, but also in terms of densities and intensities of use. Jefferson County protects natural resources, open spaces, and presences critical environments. Jefferson County places high regard to meeting our housing, infrastructure, and economic development needs, as we appropriately balance each of the GMA goals to ensuring that our County's priorities and needs are addressed. Within the aesthetics of our rural character, there is an expectation of an ambient background of rural life affecting our senses: sounds, smells, views, perhaps even tastes of working rural communities and local neighborhoods. Along with the variety of these experiences is an understanding that a rural area is distinctly set apart from a largely urbanized landscape, and there is an expectation of comfort and quiet that is often sought in a rural residential neighborhood. Living in a rural area does not necessarily ensure a continuous bucolic experience. Chainsaws, recreational shooting, or an occasional portable saw mill operating nearby are not out of character in our rural setting. But there is an expectation that one property owner's use of a property will not interfere with another's reasonable use and enjoyment of theirs. Our land use goals and policies give direction to protect rural character in ways that meet the broader set of community needs, and our definition of rural character guides the development of implementing regulations. Rura/Character& Review of Regulations for Land Uses, Development Patterns, & Nuisances GMA encourages local jurisdictions to perform a periodic analysis of rural development, to determine if patterns of rural development are protecting rural character. It is the County's policy to review implementing regulations that affect our rural character. Regulations are tailored for specific land uses. Also, regulations can be tailored to specific communities or sub -areas, such as in the special small-scale recreation and tourism overlays and expanded cottage industry standards for Brinnon and the West End. Many uses that have the potential to create nuisances or other impacts are reviewed under a conditional use permit process. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-29 December 2018 (a) The conditional use is harmonious and appropriate in design, character and appearance with the existing or intended character and quality of development in the vicinity of the subject property and with the physical characteristics of the subject property; (b) The conditional use will be served by adequate infrastructure including roads, fire protection, water, wastewater disposal, and stormwater control; (c) The conditional use will not be materially detrimental to uses or property in the vicinity of the subject parcel; (d) The conditional use will not introduce noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vibrations, odors, or other conditions or which unreasonably impact existing uses in the vicinity of the subject parcel; (e) The location. size, and height of buildings, structures, walls and fences, and screening vegetation for the conditional use will not unreasonably interfere with allowable development or use of neighboring properties; (f) The pedestrian and vehicular traffic associated with the conditional use will not be hazardous to existing and anticipated traffic in the vicinity of the subject parcel; (g) The conditional use complies with all other applicable criteria and standards of this code and any other applicable local, state or federal law; and more specifically, conforms to the standards contained in Chapters and JCC; (h) The proposed conditional use will not result in the siting of an incompatible use adjacent to an airport or airfield; (i) The conditional use will not cause significant adverse impacts on the human or natural environments that cannot be mitigated through conditions of approval; Q) The conditional use has merit and value for the community as a whole; (k) The conditional use is consistent with all relevant goals and policies of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan; and (1) The public interest suffers no substantial detrimental effect. Consideration shall be given to the cumulative effect of similar actions in the area. LAND USE Impacts from small-scale commercial activity in rural residential zones associated with home business or cottage industries are inevitable. However, these impacts are analyzed under our development standards and typically approved only when they are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, rural character, and development regulations, including conditional use permit approval criteria. The conditional use criteria weigh public interest, potential cumulative effects, assure the use is harmonious and appropriate to the property and to the vicinity, and that the use is not materially detrimental to uses of other's property in the vicinity, including residential use. Community Planning Efforts Jefferson County has worked with interested communities on area - specific plans over time. The County's planning areas are shown in Exhibit 1-17. Jefferson County adopted its first Comprehensive Plan in 1998. Prior to that, the County participated in the following community planning efforts spanning 1977 to 1998: ► Brinnon Community Development Plan (original 1982) ► Coyle Community Development Plan (1977) ► Gardiner Community Development Plan (1989) ► Marrowstone Community Development Plan (1978) ► Tri -Area Community Development Plan (1982) Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-31 December 2018 LAND USE Additional communities which requested permission to develop community plans prior to 1998 include North Port Ludlow and Lake Leland, but these planning efforts were not completed due to resource constraints. The general content and direction of these community plans provided information for development of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan. The community plans were entirely incorporated into the goals and policies of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan. The community plans have no further standing as individual community plans. As briefly discussed below, additional community - specific planning would be conducted through a more rigorous process of developing a sub -area plan, which would be implemented as a distinct part of the Comprehensive Plan. Refer to Policy LU -P-1.11. Historical planning documents may be found at the Department of Community Development. After the completion of the initial Comprehensive Plan in 1998, Jefferson County has engaged in planning through the policy direction of the Comprehensive Plan for rural and urban areas as allowed under the GMA. Detailed plans developed for a specific area in a comprehensive plan is called a Subarea Plan. These plans are optional elements that must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and become part of the Comprehensive Plan (PCW 36.70a.080(2)). Subarea Plans have been completed as follows: ► Brinnon Subarea Plan (2002, Amended 2004) The Brinnon Subarea Plan (BSAP) was adopted as a supplement to, and part of the Comprehensive Plan in 2002 (Ord.#13-1213-02) and was modified by subsequent ordinances in 2004.. The BSAP appends this Land Use Element and is a referenced component of the Land Use Element and Comprehensive Plan. Provisions of the BSAP are implemented in the Unified Development Code. ► Port Hadlock/Irondale Urban Growth Area Element (2009) In addition, Master Plans have been prepared for master planned resorts and can be considered a type of subarea plan: ► Port Ludlow 0999) ► Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort (pending 2018) Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 El Fishing on Lake Leland, Jefferson County 1-32 LAND USE EXHIBIT 1-17 Community Planning Areas West o 0 Ou i Icene 0 2 4 6 Mit s _j Planning Areas Federal Land Ferry County Boundary State Park City Boundary Tribal Land UGA Boundary Highway - ----- - -------- - - ---- Source. Jefferson County, 2078. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 1-33 104 Leland Port A Townsend uirnper I ondole. *nda'- 101 rt Hadlock H.dlo.k *nda' 20 G.rdlin.rl"" UGA ne T rea Discovery Bay *N South 19 t chimacum o 0 Ou i Icene 0 2 4 6 Mit s _j Planning Areas Federal Land Ferry County Boundary State Park City Boundary Tribal Land UGA Boundary Highway - ----- - -------- - - ---- Source. Jefferson County, 2078. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 1-33 104 Leland A o 0 Ou i Icene 0 2 4 6 Mit s _j Planning Areas Federal Land Ferry County Boundary State Park City Boundary Tribal Land UGA Boundary Highway - ----- - -------- - - ---- Source. Jefferson County, 2078. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 1-33 LAND USE 0 County -wide Planning Policies The Countywide Planning Policy in Resolution 128-92 provides policies that address: P. Rural Areas: Includes both rural and resource lands. ► Urban Growth Areas: Proper sizing, provision of urban services, joint County and the City of Port Townsend planning, The full text of the policies is provided in the Resolution. The policies are summarized below for brevity. Pura /Areas Policies Rural areas are described as "characterized by low density development, open spaces, minimal public services, resource dependent activities, and industries; and outdoor recreational facilities." Innovative tools such as "clustering or density transfer is considered a positive tool" to maintaining rural character. Level of service standards are to fit rural areas and rural centers such as: "emergency services, transportation and roads, individual septic systems, individual or community water systems, and storm water and water quality" systems. Parcel sizes are to be "commensurate with the character of existing rural communities," and rural areas are to have a "variety of acreage parcels." Rural centers serve commercial and service needs of the local area and may have commercial, residential, and community facilities and services. The County's rural element is to recognize existing industry outside of urban growth areas, with limitations on the potential for conversion of adjacent land uses. Urba n Gro wth Areas & Services Policies on Urban Growth Areas describe using the OFM to develop a joint County -City of Port Townsend population forecast that would be used in capital facility and service plans. Additionally, the policies describe sizing the urban growth area based at least on the low forecast or if capital facilities are sufficient based on a medium or high projection. Sizing of Urban Growth Areas is to be based on adequate supply of developable land to accommodate the joint population forecast, and including land for residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Urban growth areas are to include lands in city limits and lands already characterized by urban development and served or capable of being served by urban services at defined levels of service. Urban growth areas Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-34 December 2018 LAND USE should include greenbelt and open space corridors. Critical areas and topographic features are to help form boundaries. Port Hadlock and Port Ludlow are considered being "characterized by urban growth" and community plans are to be used as a guide to urban boundaries. Urban growth area boundaries may be changed by reviewing sizing criteria and if there are appropriate capital facility plans. Urban areas are to be separated by rural, resource, or open space lands, or unique topographic features. Within the urban growth area, the full range governmental urban services are to be provided at adopted levels of service: community water, sanitary sewer, piped fire flow, and storm water systems. Urban services and facilities are not to be extended beyond the urban growth area except if there's a threat to public health or welfare or to protect an area of environmental sensitivity, with a focus on threats from existing development. The County, City of Port Townsend, and Public Utility District are to use updated population forecasts to update the Coordinated Water System Plan. Capital plans may have tiers with the existing developed areas having six-year plans as the first tier, and the second tier being areas included within the capital facilities plan to receive the full range of urban services within twenty (20) years. Improvements in the second tier may be provided by a developer concurrent with development of by public entities. Reciprocal circulation of development applications by the County and the City of Port Townsend is promoted in the policies. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 11 Port Ludlow, Port Ludlow Village Council Downtown Port Townsend, BERK RM LAND USE 011141-111 Overarching Land Use Goals & Policies Genera/ Land Use ............................................................................................................... Goal LU -G-1 Ensure a community-based Comprehensive Plan that is consistent with the Growth Management Act and the County -wide Planning Policy, and provide for a well -implemented Comprehensive Plan through the preparation of supporting development regulations, system plans, and programs. ► Policy LU -P-1.1 Incorporate opportunities for continuous and ongoing public participation into both the comprehensive planning process and the implementation of the resulting Comprehensive Plan. Policy LU -P-1.2 Acknowledge and protect the rights of private property owners in preparing land use, development, and environmental regulations, prohibit arbitrary and discriminatory actions, and preserve reasonable uses for regulated properties. Policy LU -P-1.3 Maintain Jefferson County's character of rural working landscapes, with planning efforts to meet community needs of housing, infrastructure, and economic development. Meet these needs through county leadership and collaborative work with the State for legislative and local solutions to the challenges met with GMA in rural counties. Policy LU -P-1.4 Encourage the use of innovative site planning and design techniques as a way to preserve rural character, open lands and natural resources, including lot consolidation opportunities, development regulations, and other innovative tools such as farm conservation plans. Policy LU -P-1.5 If the County chooses to adopt methods of paying for new services and facilities related to new development that causes additional demand for new public facilities or services, by shifting the cost from the community at large to those who benefit, determine through a public process how to apportion the fair share of funding for required public facilities, services, and amenities. ► Policy LU -P-1.6 Ensure appropriate services are provided as needed and that the duplication of services is avoided by promoting the coordination of local governmental agencies, non -profits, cooperatives, educational institutions, programs, and planning. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-36 December 2018 LAND USE # ► Policy LU -P-1.7 Ensure the annexation of unincorporated territory in Jefferson County occurs in a manner consistent with State law. ► Policy LU -P-1.8 Establish land use goals and policies in the Land Use Element of this plan that are internally consistent with and reflective of the goals and policies of all other elements of the Plan. ► Policy LU -P-1.9 Cooperatively examine new potential development opportunities along selected regions of existing highway/commuter corridors for trails, multi -use trails, and economic development, consistent with GMA. ► Policy LU -P-1.10 Explore opportunities to incentivize standards such as Built Green Washington, Low Impact Development, and /or LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), dependent upon the availability of funding. ► Policy LU -P-1.11 Support Jefferson County communities by reviewing, developing, or updating local community plans, subarea plans, and implementing regulations in sync with the needs of the community, environment, Comprehensive Plan, and Growth Management Act, as staffing capacity and funding allows. Land Use Consistency with Naval Base Kitsap ............................................................................................................... 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. ► Policy LU -P-2.1 Support additional Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) planning work with military and other partners, provided funding is made available. Marrowstone Island, Policy LU -P-2.2 Upon the conclusion of the JLUS Implementation Carolyn Gallaway Phase, identify those tools recommended by the JLUS Implementation Committee, which are applicable and appropriate in Jefferson County, and undertake reasonable efforts to implement those tools in a timely manner. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-37 December 2018 Naval Base Kitsap (NBK), as the third largest naval base in the United States has direct and indirect impacts on Jefferson County. NBK missions include homeporting and maintenance and repair of submarines, aircraft carriers, and surface ships. Additional missions include weapons handling and research, development, testing, and evaluation. NBK is home to approximately 34,000 active -duty, reserves, and US Department of Defense civilian employees. NBK includes the three flag commands (Admiral -directed) of Navy Region Northwest, Carrier Strike Group Three, and Submarine Group Nine. While the vast majority of NBK's operations are located outside of Jefferson County, Naval Magazine Indian Island, a strategic loading point for the Pacific Fleet, is located in Jefferson County. Naval Magazine Indian Island, located on a 2,700 -acre island within Jefferson County, is a strategic loading point for ships in the Pacific Fleet preparing for or returning from deployment. It is also a strategic port for transshipment ofjoint service ordnance The pristine and undeveloped deep water nature of Dabob Bay and Hood Canal allows the Navy to perform sensitive acoustical testing. NBK's evolving mission requires close coordination with Jefferson County to ensure compatible land uses between NBK and Jefferson County. Jefferson County was a participant in the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS), a multi -county and city effort to jointly plan land uses around NBK facilities. The JLUS describes the importance of the military installation in Jefferson County, identifying four areas of interest: 1. Marrowstone Island shares access via the Portage Canal Bridge and utilities with Naval Magazine Indian Island. 2. The Port Hadlock-Irondale UCA is a location of the freight route also used by Naval Magazine Indian Island 3. Development along the western shores of Hood Canal and Dabob Bay could increase water traffic, which could impact the viability of the Navy's in -water operating areas and testing ranges. The Navy has been partnering with state agencies and land trusts to secure land and easements, including easements on working forests to buffer noise -sensitive areas, reduce electromagnetic interference, and protect habitat. 4. Communication and coordination Implementing JLUS recommendations can improve land use compatibility and natural area conservation but may also affect the rural economy and rural housing options. For example, the US Navy is interested in additional Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (KEPI) funding to purchase development rights in Jefferson County. The KEPI program seeks to purchase development rights from targeted property owners, in most cases extinguishing property owner's ability to develop their property The REPI program is designed to protect the Navy from existing and future encroachment of military missions, mitigate security risks to the existing and future missions, and improve natural area conservation. However, these KEPI acquisitions permanently extinguish current and future development rights. Therefore, it is crucial that Jefferson County and NBK partner in implementing compatibility programs, such as KEPI. The County seeks to implement JLUS recommendations that are appropriate to the County's Comprehensive Plan Vision and this Land Use Element while recognizing the military's long-standing mission and partnership in the county. LAND USE 0 Industria/ Development .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-3 Identify and designate sufficient land area within the County for industrial uses and economic development. ► Policy LU -P-3.1 Designate sufficient land for light industrial uses within the Irondale/Hadlock Urban Growth Area. ► Policy LU -P-3.2 Consider designating major industrial developments (MIDs) outside of Urban Growth Areas consistent with the Uniform Development Code and all the criteria in GMA. Housing .................................................................................................................. Refer also to the Goal LU -G-4 Support opportunities to provide a Housing Element variety of affordable housing types for county residents of all income groups and needs. ► Policy LU -P-4.1 Encourage duplexes, triplexes, senior housing, farmworker housing, and assisted living facilities—limited in size and scale—to be permitted in rural commercial/mixed-use areas within the capacity of local infrastructure and site constraints. ► Policy LU -P-4.2 Encourage special needs housing, senior housing, farmworker housing, and assisted living facilities to be permitted conditionally in rural residential areas. ► Policy LU -P-4.3 Consider existing platted developments for designation as Residential Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development (Residential LAMIRDs). ► Policy LU -P-4.4 Evaluate and support land use that supports and promotes a range of affordable housing types and supplies workforce housing, including farmworker housing, to gain and maintain an adequate workforce and improves local the local economy. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-39 December 2018 LAND USE 0 Public Purpose Lands .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-5 Identify and designate lands for both public purposes, public facilities, and essential public facilities. ► Policy LU -P-5.1 Assess for designation public purpose lands to provide a range of services to the public to meet public needs and serve as sites for some public facilities. ► Policy LU -P-5.2 Wherever practical, site essential public facilities, such as airports, large-scale transportation facilities, state educational facilities, correctional facilities, solid waste treatment facilities, substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities and group homes, so as to avoid potential adverse impacts to surrounding land uses and critical areas, to meet public need, and be compatible with the surrounding community. ► Policy LU -P-5.3 Ensure that designated public purpose lands are appropriate to the level of service standards for the designated land use density. ► Policy LU -P-5.4 Provide for broad-based participation by agencies, citizens, tribes, and other interested parties in the process for designating land to be used for essential public facilities. Transporta tion .............................................................................................................. Refer also to the Goal LU -G-6 Ensure that transportation is safe, Transportation Element 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. ► Policy LU -P-6.1 Encourage development and land use proposals that I Refer to related elements and utilize existing transportation systems and provide interconnected, follow multi -modal multi -modal, pedestrian -friendly, non -motorized transportation wayfinding references between goals and policies of opportunities that address environment and economic development the Economic Development, goals. Transportation, Environment, and Land Use Elements ► Policy LU -P-6.2 Coordinate with state and federal transportation agencies to ensure that their plans meet the land use expectations of the County's Comprehensive Plan. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-40 December 2018 LAND USE ®f 1 Policy LU -P-6.3 Site transportation facilities in locations which minimize the disruption of natural habitat, floodplains, wetlands, geologically sensitive areas, resource lands, and other priority systems. Policy LU -P-6.4 Prioritize non -motorized improvements and connectivity in communities, especially around schools. Environment Refer to the Environment Goal LU -G-7 Preserve the functions and values of Element for primary critical environmental areas and protect information on environmental protection development from the risks of environmental and hazard issues hazards. ► Policy LU -P-7.1 Ensure that land use decisions consider climate change, and are based on land use ordinances which are in compliance with the Critical Areas Ordinance and all applicable state environmental laws. ► Policy LU -P-7.2 Allow residential, commercial, and industrial development in a manner that minimizes risk from flooding, earth movement, shoreline erosion, sea level rise, and other natural hazards. Policy LU -P-7.3 Develop information and action plans regarding impacts to land use from climate change, including protecting or moving infrastructure from inundation areas; review of hydrologic budgets and water impoundment and conservation measures for changing precipitation patterns; and protection of water quality from seawater intrusion or other pollutants to drinking water quality. ► Policy LU -P-7.4 Support cooperative ecosystem and habitat management processes between stakeholders and local, state, federal and tribal governments. Policy LU -P-7.5 Ensure that land use decisions along Jefferson Refer to the Environment County shorelines protect the shoreline environment, facilitate Element for primary public access, recognize the needs of water -oriented activities and information on shorelines and Shoreline Master Program cooperate with regional plans for protection and management of Goals—see the "SMP Purpose shorelines. In areas of the County under the jurisdiction of the & Goals" information box at Shoreline Management Act (Chapter 90.58 RCW), activities which EN -G-4 are water -oriented will be preferred over those activities which are Also refer to the Natural not, all other factors being equal, consistent with the Shoreline Resource Element— Management Act and the land use designations, goals, and policies I Aquaculture of this Comprehensive Plan. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-41 December 2018 LAND USE ► Policy LU -P-7.6 Encourage small-scale marine trades activities, in Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Nordland, Brinnon, and Quilcene. Policy LU -P-7.7 Develop land use ordinances based on comprehensive watershed and salmon recovery plans for the conservation, protection, and management of surface and ground waters, floodplains and estuaries, in order to maintain water quality and quantity, provide potable water, and to restore and protect fish habitat. ► Policy LU -P-7.8 Continue to implement, periodically review, and update critical area regulations under the Jefferson County Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) consistent with GMA requirements, including best available science. ► Policy LU -P-7.9 Continue to protect aquifer recharge areas from depletion of aquifer quantity or degradation of aquifer quality under the Critical Area Ordinance (CAO). Continue to periodically review and update CAO regulations relating to aquifer recharge, including best available science. Policy LU -P-7.10 Continue to protect flood hazard areas from development and uses that compromise the flow, storage, and buffering of flood water, normal channel functions, and fish and wildlife habitat, and minimize flood and river process risk to life and property under the Critical Area Ordinance (CAO). Continue to periodically review and update CAO regulations relating to flood hazards, including best available science. ► Policy LU -P-7.11 Continue to ensure that landslide, erosion, and seismic hazard areas are appropriately designated and that measures protecting public health and safety are implemented for hazardous areas under the Critical Areas Ordinance. Continue to periodically review and update CAO regulations relating to geologic hazard areas, including best available science. ► Policy LU -P-7.12 Continue to protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat under the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). Continue to periodically review and update CAO regulations relating to fish and wildlife habitat, including best available science. Policy LU -P-7.13 Continue to protect existing wetland area and functions, while encouraging wetland enhancement and restoration under the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). Continue to periodically review and update CAO regulations relating to wetlands, including best available science. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 El Brinnon, Carolyn Gallaway Refer also to the Environment Element 1-42 LAND USE 0 Drainage, Flooding, Storm wa ter Management, & Polluted Discharges .................................................................................................................. 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. ► Policy LU -P-8.1 Encourage increased coordination between stormwater requirements of Forest Practices and Jefferson County stormwater requirements to reduce potential impacts to off-site residential development, and encourage the preservation of natural drainage systems. ► Policy LU -P-8.2 As a condition of project approval, require operation and maintenance agreements for all stormwater management facilities as a means of ensuring long-term compliance with the stormwater management standards of the Jefferson County Unified Development Code. ► Policy LU -P-8.3 As appropriate funds, funding sources and staff resources become available, develop and implement an operation and maintenance program for public and private stormwater control facilities. Ensure that the program includes provisions for ongoing monitoring and inspection of stormwater facilities, as well as effective compliance and enforcement measures. ► Policy LU -P-8.4 Consider adopting stormwater control facility charges (as authorized by RCW 36.89.080) in order to provide an adequate funding source for stormwater facility development, operation and maintenance, and for public education, water quality monitoring, stream gauges and enforcement. ► Policy LU -P-8.5 Storm water management plans should minimize adverse effects of floods on existing and future development and protect the natural conditions and functions of the flood plain. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-43 December 2018 LAND USE # Flood Hazards .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-9 Protect life and property from flood hazards and retain the flood storage capacity of rivers and streams. ► Policy LU -P-9.1 Periodically review, and if necessary, update the Jefferson County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to reflect such things as climate change, and changes in federal, state and local legislation, including Jefferson County -City of Port Townsend Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan adopted in 2004. ► Policy LU -P-9.2 Encourage community-based flood hazard management planning thrqugh participation in the National Flood Insurance Program's "Community Rating System" (CRS). ► Policy LU -P-9.3 Collaborate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a Cooperating Technical Community and enter into Mapping Activity Agreements in order to update and maintain accurate flood hazard area data and maps. Croundwa ter .................................................................................................................. Refer also to the Goal LU -G-10 Ensure a sustainable and safe water Environment Element supply for residential, economic, and environmental needs that rely on conservation and other current technologies, while incorporating the most current climate projections into supply planning. ► Policy LU -P-10.1 Work cooperatively with water supply purveyors, public utility districts, and other experts at federal, state, local, tribal governments, including private non-profit organizations to preserve and protect existing water supplies while addressing future water supply needs. Such measures may utilize alternative water sources that are compatible with environmental protection. .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-11 Protect the quality and quantity of surface, ground, and marine water resources through locally implemented shoreline, critical areas, and other related environmental programs. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-44 December 2018 LAND USE ► Policy LU -P-11.1 Ensure that County water quality program are designed to complement related programs developed and implemented by other local as well as state and federal agencies. For ease of administration and enforcement, reference related programs implemented by other agencies within relevant county plans and regulations. ► Policy LU -P-11.2 Preserve the environmental functions of surface and ground water resources by retaining native vegetation and open spaces where feasible and by requiring mitigation measures for land use activities that may adversely impact surface and ground water. ► Policy LU -P-11.3 Work with the Department of Ecology and other agencies to minimize salt water intrusion, to evaluate ground water resources that have been damaged either by salt water intrusion or other contamination, and to identify technically and financially feasible measures for remediation of adverse impacts. ► Policy LU -P-11.4 Promote best management practices and voluntary open space conservation to protect critical areas in land use regulations related to septic systems, forest management, agricultural practices, industry, and other development. Goal LU -G-12 Cooperatively manage, protect, enhance, and conserve water resources through a comprehensive watershed management program that is integrated with recovery plans for listed species. ► Policy LU -P-12.1 Take an active role in implementing watershed plans for Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 16,17, and 20, as funding allows. ► Policy LU -P-12.2 Participate in collaborative watershed, shoreline, and salmon habitat conservation planning processes with state, federal, and tribal governments, including local stakeholders. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-45 December 2018 LAND USE Lega / Nonconforming Uses A legal nonconforming use or structure is one that conformed to all applicable codes in effect on the date of its creation, but no longer complies due to subsequent changes in the code or comprehensive plan. .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-13 Allow the continued existence and economic viability of legally established land uses which have now become nonconforming. Policy LU -P-13.1 Allow existing commercial and industrial uses that become nonconforming to continue and to expand within limits as defined in JCC 18.20.260, including the right to continue and not be subject to nuisance claims if operating in compliance with all County regulations, to be able to change to a different non -conforming use of equal or lesser intensity, and be able to be sold within a reasonable amount of time without jeopardizing the continuation of the use or activity. Policy LU -P-13.2 Allow existing commercial and industrial uses to expand or be replaced in Rural Residential areas provided that they do not require additional urban levels of government service and they do not impose uncompensated additional costs to the taxpayers of Jefferson County for the provision of infrastructure, its replacement or improvement. Allow expansion or replacement, provided they do not conflict with natural resource industries or surrounding rural uses. Also allow expansion or replacement provided it results in no further adverse environmental or neighborhood impacts, unless mitigated. ► Policy LU -P-13.3 Prohibit businesses that do not meet the above criteria from expanding or rebuilding if destroyed. Policy LU -P-13.4 Allow a legal existing nonconforming structure damaged or destroyed by fire, earthquake, explosion, wind, flood, or other calamity to be completely restored or reconstructed if all the applicable criteria are met and if provisions of Jefferson County Code are met. ► Policy LU -P-13.5 Allow a legal existing nonconforming use to change to a conforming use allowed within the zone classification in which the use is located. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-46 December 2018 LAND USE �� l ► Policy LU -P-13.6 Process all proposals to change the use of a legal existing nonconforming use to a different non -conforming use in accordance with a public hearing process to ensure notification of adjacent property owners. ► Policy LU -P-13.7 Apply legal existing nonconforming use status only to businesses which were established prior to the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan as legal commercial establishments. This policy does not apply to Home Businesses and Cottage Industries. Permit Processing .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-14 Ensure responsive, fair, and efficient permit processing. ► Policy LU -P-14.1 Develop and maintain implementing regulations and internal policies that ensure that development applications are processed in a timely, fair, and predictable manner. ► Policy LU -P-14.2 Ensure that permit review and requests for additional information are fair, consistent and balanced with the needs of the applicant and the public interest at large. ► Policy LU -P-14.3 Implement and maintain a land use and building permit enforcement program that encourages voluntary compliance as the first course of action, but is protective of the community's life, safety, and environmental health. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-47 December 2018 LAND USE 0 1.2 RURAL Rural Character Rural counties, as defined by the State of Washington, are "...a county with a population density of less than 100 persons per square mile or a county smaller than two hundred twenty-five square miles" (RCW 82.14.370(5)). Based on this definition and OFM population estimates from April 1, 2017, Jefferson County is a rural county.' The GMA requires that the County "include measures that apply to rural development and protect the rural character of the area as established by the County." These measures must be used to control rural development, assure visual compatibility of rural development with surrounding areas, reduce sprawl, protect critical areas and surface and groundwater water resources, and protect against conflict with the use of agricultural, forest, and mineral resource lands (PCW 36.70A.070(b)). The GMA defines rural character as follows: "Rural character" refers to the patterns of land use and development established by a county in the rural element of its comprehensive plan: (a) In which open space, the natural landscape, and vegetation predominate over the built environment; (b) That foster traditional rural lifestyles, rural -based economies, and opportunities to both live and work in rural areas; (c) That provide visual landscapes that are traditionally found in rural areas and communities; (d) That are compatible with the use of the land by wildlife and for fish and wildlife habitat; (e) That reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low-density development; (f) That generally do not require the extension of urban governmental services; and (g) That are consistent with the protection of natural surface water flows and groundwater and surface water recharge and discharge areas RCW 36.70A.030(16). As of!,.pml i. 2107 j .teff arson Cou ,._; I-, r,.:; ', f..,:tpuir7? un dere of 17 59 r er5;on,3 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-48 December 2018 LAND USE Additional principles that define Jefferson County's rural character include the following (elements of the GMA definition for rural character supported by each principle are shown in parenthesis): ► Ensure that the County's quality of life is preserved as it is enhanced. (all) ► Protect and conserve the County's agricultural and forest working lands, shoreline and mountain vistas, visual and forest corridors, night sky, and natural ecosystems. (a, c, d) ► Encourage development that blends with the County's natural setting. (a, c) ► Promote low-density residential development that is consistent with the historical pattern of growth, prevents a new pattern of sprawling development, and offers a variety of residential densities. (e) ► Promote economic development that supports place -based jobs, supports renewable resources, supports local healthy food and local job and housing choices for residents and the local workforce. (b, d) ► Encourage and provide incentives for businesses to create local "family wage" employment opportunities, and for modern economic opportunities—including home-based business and cottage industries—compatible with surrounding uses. (b) ► Provide efficient delivery of rural public services which minimize the need for additional infrastructure. (f) ► Protect and conserve the environment, ecologically sensitive areas, natural surface water and recharge areas, and preclude development and land uses which are incompatible with critical areas. (d, g) The land use designations and the goals and policies of this element have been developed to meet these criteria. Goals and policies of other elements of the Comprehensive Plan have been evaluated for consistency with the protection of rural character as defined above, and by the other factors contributing to local "rural character" as provided under the full text of the amendment. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-49 December 2018 LAND USE # Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development Rural commercial and industrial lands in Jefferson County are designated using criteria in the GMA at RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d), which establishes the criteria by which limited areas of more intensive rural development (LAMIRDs) can be designated by local jurisdictions outside of urban areas. GMA includes LAMIRDs for three types of development patterns in rural areas (WAC 365-196-425(6)): ► Type 1 LAMIRDs: Isolated areas of existing more intense development. Within these areas, rural development consists of infill, development, or redevelopment of existing areas. These areas may include a variety of uses including commercial, industrial, residential, or mixed- use areas. These may be also characterized as shoreline development, villages, hamlets, rural activity centers, or crossroads developments. ► Type 2 LAMIRDs: Small-scale recreational uses. Counties may allow small-scale tourist or recreational uses in rural areas. Small-scale recreational or tourist uses rely on a rural location and setting and need not be principally designed to serve the existing and projected rural population. ► Type 3 LAMIRDs: Small-scale businesses and cottage industries. Counties may allow isolated small-scale businesses and cottage industries that are not principally designed to serve the existing and projected rural population and nonresidential uses, but do provide job opportunities for rural residents, through the intensification of development on existing lots or on undeveloped sites. Counties making such designations must adopt measures to minimize and contain the existing areas or uses of more intensive rural development. In Jefferson County, rural commercial areas include Rural Village Centers, three types of Rural Commercial Crossroads, and Rural industrial areas. Rural Centers, Crossroads, & MPRs Exhibit 1-18 shows the location of all designated rural commercial areas and master planned resorts in Jefferson County. A detailed discussion of the types of rural commercial areas and master planned resorts, as well as a description and map of each individual area, follows. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-50 December 2018 LAND USE EXHIBIT 1-18 Location of Rural Commercial Areas & Master Planned Resorts LAMIRDS AND MASTER PLANNED RESORTS ITownsan SR 19120 t ,` ,IOI Irondale ,r>, Four; " Port Hadlock Gardiner "�„ Corners Noidiond S 1 - Chintacurn 4 Discovery Bay West County off. Mats Mats t [,,,,,j County Boundary %_; UGA Boundary Water Rural Village Centers Federal Land ¢F Rural Commercial Crossroads Military Master Planned Resort Highway ii y '<ssr�e City Boundary Ferry,v Source. Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2078. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 1-51 LAND USE j RuraiCommercia/Areas• Centers & Crossroads Rural Village Centers Rural Village Centers are established, historically settled areas with commercial uses that address most of the essential needs of the rural population, supply a large variety of goods and day-to-day services, and provide a broad range of professional and social services. The designated Rural Village Centers contain mixed residential and commercial uses and are designated for residential as well as commercial uses according to historic patterns of mixed development. Rural Village Centers are intended to provide for a mixture of commercial, residential, and community/public services uses. Infill allowed in Rural Village Centers considers affordable housing goals through limited multi -family (duplexes, triplexes) and assisted living/special needs housing, as well as by preserving the existing housing supply (see Housing Element). In addition to residential and commercial uses, land for community clubs, churches, public facilities, and social services are necessary to meet projected population growth and to preserve community identity. There are two designated Rural Village Centers in Jefferson County: Brinnon and Quilcene. The Comprehensive Plan identifies policies in Goal LU -G-21 that help guide development of any new Rural Village Center designation. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-52 December 2018 LAND USE q a Rural Village Center Carolyn Galloway Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2078. Undeveloped parcels are those with a land use code of 9700 (undeveloped and unused land area) in the Jefferson County Assessor's database. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-53 December 2018 LAND USE 1 j Community Priorities Carolyn Galloway The historic community of Brinnon is located on U.S. Highway 101 at the mouth of the Dosewallips River. The traditional community boundaries are the river on the south, the steep valley wall to the north, and Hood Canal on the east. The designated core area consists of mixed commercial and residential uses. Existing uses—such as a nursery and a mixed commercial/residential short plat with an existing mini - storage and a new post office—have been included in the RVC, which was modified through adoption of the Brinnon Subarea Plan in 2002. The boundary allows for areas of infill in Brinnon based on the distressed economy of the area because of decreased employment in logging and fishing. The seasonal increase in the visitor population is expected to increase in the future because of ongoing regional growth in Puget Sound. Limited areas of infill in the Brinnon Rural Village Center will provide employment opportunities for local residents in the transition to a more diversified economy as Brinnon attempts to promote small-scale tourist and recreation -oriented businesses based on a location on Highway 101 adjacent to the Olympic National Park. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-54 December 2018 QUILCENE Rural Village Center Joel Peterson Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2078. Undeveloped parcels are those with a land use code of 9700 (undeveloped and unused land area) in the Jefferson County Assessor's database. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-55 December 2018 LAND USE Quilcene Fair & Parade, North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce Similar to Brinnon, the historic community of Quilcene is distinct from the Port Hadlock and Port Ludlow communities. Quilcene's location at the gateway to Olympic National Park on Hood Canal and Highway 101 provides a unique opportunity to sere visitors and seasonal residents building a diversified economic base. Areas of commercial infill in Quilcene are intended to provide new living -wage employment opportunities. Commercial development can take advantage of a high volume of visitors because of the community's location on both Highway 101 and Center Valley Road. The amount of potential commercial infill development depends on the availability of public services, such as the water system and fire flow. Quilcene has a public water system with the assistance of the County Health Department and the JPUD. The Washington State Department of Ecology approved a water rights transfer in 2004 from the National Forest Service to the JPUD with the effect of providing public water for Quilcene. Jefferson County and its partners have taken efforts to prevent sprawl, restore habitat, and preserve environmentally sensitive areas and farmlands in Quilcene. This has been accomplished through restoration efforts, land acquisition, and habitat restoration projects. These efforts along with Quilcene's natural growth barriers, such as Dabob Bay and the Olympic National Park, work to prevent sprawl in this area. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Community Priorities 1-56 LAND USE - # Rural Commercial Crossroads Rural commercial crossroads are distinct from rural village centers in that they provide access to a limited range of services for residential and non-residential uses. Three types of rural commercial designations are further defined based on scale and intensity of use. Individual commercial areas are discussed regarding the GMA criteria and local circumstances in the sections that follow. Maps of commercial lands and boundaries are provided in this element and in digital format on the County's website. This Comprehensive Plan identifies policies in Goal LU -G-22 that help guide development of any new rural commercial crossroads designation, including policies specific to general crossroads, neighborhood/visitor crossroads, and convenience crossroads. General Crossroads General crossroads (GC) are existing commercial areas that provide a broad range of commercial goods and services for a higher population base in the northeastern part of Jefferson County. These areas provide several regional uses, as well as multiple uses at community levels of service. Permitted uses in these areas include all those allowed in convenience and neighborhood/visitor crossroads (see below), as well as building materials, hardware and farm equipment, auto repair with subordinate auto sales, appliance sales and repair, clothing and accessories, mini -storage, Recreational Vehicle (RV) repair and sales, and an expanded range of specialty stores, professional services, and public and social service offices. Performance standards for general commercial uses shall allow for sizes and scales of new development larger than those for neighborhood/visitor crossroads but be more limiting than those for rural village centers. There is one general crossroad designation in Jefferson County: SR 19/20. The Comprehensive Plan identifies policies in Goal LU -G-22 that help guide development of any new general crossroads designation. Neighborhood/Visitor Crossroads Neighborhood/visitor crossroads (NC) are designated based on multiple commercial uses that serve the nearby rural neighborhood and the commuting or traveling public with a limited range of basic goods and services. Permitted uses include all those allowed in convenience crossroads (see below), as well as restaurant, tavern/bar, auto parts and repair, farm supply and equipment, and a limited range of specialty stores and professional services. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-57 December 2018 LAND USE Performance standards for new development shall be consistent with the rural character, size, and scale of the existing commercial area and the surrounding neighborhood. There are five neighborhood/visitor crossroad designations in Jefferson County: Mats Mats, Discovery Bay, Gardiner, Chimacum, and Four Corners. The Comprehensive Plan identifies policies in Goal LU -G-22 that help guide development of any new general neigh borhood/visitor crossroads designation. Convenience Crossroads Convenience crossroads (CC) typically consist of a single commercial property at a historical crossroads which provides basic goods and commodities for the local population and the commuting or traveling public. There are four convenience crossroad designations in Jefferson County: Wawa Point, Beaver Valley, and Nordland, are existing commercial properties that include a convenience general store with associated uses such as gas station, espresso, or cafe/deli. SR 104/Shine Road has a single commercial building and accessory structures, The Comprehensive Plan identifies policies in Goal LU -G-22 that help guide development of any new convenience crossroads designation. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-58 December 2018 LAND USE —0 { r SR 19/20 Whrskey Ao" Y A y Pvkdw D \� GC �a4�y a . 0 375 75F Q Feet Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. SR 19/20 General Crossroad Under the criteria for commercial crossroads boundaries, this area has been downsized considerably from 1994 zoning designations. Existing development on one side of State Route 19 was recognized and contained, consisting of a nursery/garden supply store, a former auto dealership—currently commercial self -moving rentals and supplies— under a Binding Commercial Site Plan. Commercial uses excluded from the crossroad include an auto repair business adjacent to residential uses and a drive-in movie theater. These uses have been excluded to limit access near an intersection with high traffic volumes and, prior to the installation of a traffic light, a relatively high incidence of accidents. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-59 December 2018 LAND USE gf Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. MATS MATS Neighborhood/Visitor Crossroad The Mats Mats General Store serves local neighborhood residents as well as visitors to the Oak Bay and Mats Mats Bay shoreline areas. The logical boundary takes in additional uses including a photography studio, a vacant former medical clinic, and a chiropractor's office. The southern boundary is located along a stream drainage. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-60 December 2018 LAND USE 11 Discovery Bay 0 375 750 O Feet Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. DISCOVERY BAY Neighborhood/Visitor Crossroad The Discovery Bay community was historically a thriving economic area on the railroad line, with a sawmill and a cannery. The historic community declined in population as these uses ended, but the commercial area has continued due to its location at the junction of State Route 20 and U.S. Highway 101. It serves nearby residents as well as visitors and commuters. Criteria for logical boundaries have been applied with special consideration of critical areas and traffic issues. The logical boundary to contain this commercial area allows for limited infill but protects critical fish and wildlife habitat in the Salmon and Snow Creek estuaries. Areas of infill are also limited over estuarine lands based on seismic, frequently flooded, and wetlands critical areas. Existing uses have been recognized, and limited areas of infill have been allowed farther from critical areas. Several uses on the western boundary were excluded to address traffic concerns on Highway 101 and to prevent linear commercial sprawl, as development is constrained by the estuary on one side and steep slopes on the other. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 iy LAND USE ♦ 1 Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. Neighborhood/Visitor Crossroad The Gardiner commercial area is located on U.S. Highway 101, and historically served the community with a grocery and gas station that closed during the 1980s. Current uses include a bird feeding supplies store, U -fish pond, an antique store, espresso, and a fishing tackle store. The logical boundary around the triangular commercial area has been drawn using Highway 101, the Old Gardiner Road, and the Gardiner Beach Road. A limited amount of infill is allowed to accommodate the community's desire for future development of uses, such as a convenience store. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-62 December 2018 CHIMACUM Neighborhood/Visitor Crossroad Chimacum 0 375 750 Feet 0 Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. Chimacum is a historic commercial area that includes a post office and is located adjacent to the public school, therefore serving as a focal point for the local community. Existing uses—such as a farm equipment and supply store—sere nearby agricultural activities in the Chimacum Valley, while other uses—such as mini-storage—provide a community level of service. The logical boundary recognizes and contains existing commercial uses and provides for limited infill on a parcel along Chimacum Road. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 1-63 LAND USE 0 Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. FOUR CORNERS Neighborhood/Visitor Crossroad The Four Corners community, which historically served the nearby area with a sawmill, contains a convenience store and gas pump, a construction yard, an auto recycling yard, an UPS distribution office, and a mini -storage rental. The boundary of this commercial area recognizes and contains the existing uses and allows for limited infill development only through subdivision or redevelopment of existing parcels, all of which are developed. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-64 December 2018 LAND USE Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. WAWA POINT Convenience Crossroad The hardware/general store and accessory building at Wawa Point is a designated convenience crossroad. The logical boundary includes limited additional area for possible expansion and area to meet parking requirements. The commercial area designated within the large parcel of 24.3 acres on which the store is located is limited to 4.3 acres. Safe access from Highway 101 is provided by a frontage road. During the Brinnon subarea planning process a Small -Scale Recreation and Tourist Overlay District (see Overlay Districts above) was created at Wawa Point for four lots comprising 18.7 acres. The SRT Overlay recognizes the historic use of the area for recreation and allows low - intensity commercial activities, such as campgrounds, RV parks, nursery or public gardens, Scuba diving facilities, and a farmer's market. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-65 December 2018 LAND USE I °"`° fl.° Beaver Valley WA 19 C c� 0 250 50F Feet Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK 2018. BEAVER VALLEY Convenience Crossroad The historic Beaver Valley Store functions as a community center and "bulletin board" for nearby residents in the Beaver Valley area. The store is home to the retail operation for Sugar Hill Farms and sells locally - produced candies and desserts. Located on State Route 19 between the Hood Canal Bridge and northeastern Jefferson County, the store also serves commuters and visitors. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-66 December 2018 Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. Convenience Crossroad The Nordland store is located on State Route 116 on Marrowstone Island. The general store has a post office and kayak rental and provides the only basic goods and services available for the island community. It is a historic enterprise which serves as a social and community center. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 t1M LAND USE I Sc i Margaret st— SR 104/SHINE ROAD Convenience Crossroad 1100 Aoao SRI 04/Shine Roar' Stone Road 0 125 250 Q Feet Source: Jefferson County Community Development, SERK, 2018. The SR 104/Shine Road location was approved as a Limited Area of More Intensive Rural Development (LAMIRD) through the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process. The half -acre property has been developed for commercial use since approximately 1977. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 1-68 LAND USE Master Planned Resorts Master planned resorts (MPRs) are large-scale, self-contained developments that are based on an integrated, conceptual master plan, yet are typically developed in stages depending on market demand or other factors. Recent amendments to the GMA allow jurisdictions to plan master planned resorts as Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development which may constitute urban levels of growth outside of Urban Growth Areas as limited by RCW 36.70A.360. Jefferson County currently contains two master planned resorts, Port Ludlow and Pleasant Harbor. The Comprehensive Plan contains policies in Goal LU -G-23 that help guide development at Port Ludlow. Many of Port Ludlow's goals and policies were drafted from issues identified by community residents who, through the establishment of community planning groups, articulated their desired plan for Port Ludlow's future development. The goals and policies identified by the community and included in Jefferson County's Comprehensive Plan focus on maintaining and enhancing Port Ludlow's recreational and community amenities and preserving the community's lifestyle. Siting of New Master Planned Resorts The GMA also authorizes counties to allow for the development of new MPRs in accordance with PCW 36.70A.360. According to the statute, counties may permit new master planned resorts "in a setting of significant natural amenities, with primary focus on destination resort facilities consisting of short-term visitor accommodations associated with a range of developed on-site indoor or outdoor recreational facilities". The MPR designation provides an opportunity to encourage economic development that takes advantage of the significant rural recreational resources and scenic amenities of Jefferson County, particularly in the more remote areas of the County where the local economy's dependence on natural resource-based industries has been negatively impacted, or where other economic opportunities are more limited. For example, in the southern and western portions of Jefferson County, many of the existing communities and rural residential areas have experienced a downturn in resource-based economic activities. These areas are gradually transitioning from primarily a natural resource- based local economy to one that is also dependent on actively engaged in the tourism industry. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-69 December 2018 LAND USE 0 The economic reasons for siting of a MPR, however, must also be carefully balanced against the potential for significant adverse environmental effects from such a development. Any proposal must be carefully planned and regulated to prevent sprawl development outside of the master planned development that would negatively impact the scenic and often environmentally sensitive setting. The Comprehensive Plan identifies policies in Goal LU -G-23 that help guide development of any new MPR designation. The goal and policies focus on protecting the rural character and natural environment of areas potentially impacted by development of an MPR, ensuring adequate provision of public facilities and services, and preventing the spread of low density sprawl. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-70 December 2018 LAND USE Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. 1001!11111r411D7��1�i1 Master Planned Resort The Master Planned Resort of Port Ludlow has a large residential community that is served by a Village Commercial Center. The designated commercial area is consistent with the 1993 programmatic EIS and has been agreed to by community planning groups. Land use activities and performance standards will be regulated by the County but may be limited to a somewhat greater degree by the Master Planned Resort's internal community codes, covenants, and restrictions. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Port Ludlow Resort Source: The Chamber of Jefferson County 1-71 LAND USE PLEASANT HARBOR Master Planned Resort The remote rural areas of south Jefferson County offer significant recreational opportunities and scenic amenities including access to the Olympic National Park, the Olympic National Forest, and the Hood Canal. Popular recreational activities in the area include boating, fishing, shellfish gathering, hiking, camping, birdwatching, and historical sites. In the peak summer months, it is estimated that as many as 500,000 tourist visitors travel through the North Olympic Peninsula. However, the lack of private tourist accommodations and services in the south County area often means that potential economic benefit from tourism spending is lost to other, more developed, areas of the Peninsula. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Source: Jefferson County, BERK, 2018. Pleasant Harbor Marina Source Pleasant Harbor Marina 1-72 1 Ir 1-0 q y Ifni I' I Pleasant Harbor Master w� 4 Planned Resort"" g t t x 6ucirg us 101 .� Uek�y ,y Wf Orxh 8 !l< �2 Weis PLEASANT HARBOR Master Planned Resort The remote rural areas of south Jefferson County offer significant recreational opportunities and scenic amenities including access to the Olympic National Park, the Olympic National Forest, and the Hood Canal. Popular recreational activities in the area include boating, fishing, shellfish gathering, hiking, camping, birdwatching, and historical sites. In the peak summer months, it is estimated that as many as 500,000 tourist visitors travel through the North Olympic Peninsula. However, the lack of private tourist accommodations and services in the south County area often means that potential economic benefit from tourism spending is lost to other, more developed, areas of the Peninsula. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Source: Jefferson County, BERK, 2018. Pleasant Harbor Marina Source Pleasant Harbor Marina 1-72 LAND USE 0 Evaluation of Rural Commercial Boundaries Criteria for Determining Logical Boundaries of Rural Commercial Areas The designation of Jefferson County's rural commercial areas was guided by the GMA criteria as applied to local circumstances. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.O7O(5), measures used by Jefferson County to protect the rural character of the County must be used to control rural development, assure visual compatibility of rural development with surrounding areas, reduce sprawl, protect critical areas and water resources, and protect against conflict with the use of agricultural, forest, and mineral resource lands. To be consistent with the requirements of the GMA, designated LAMIRDs must also have clearly identifiable and logical outer boundaries delineated predominately by the built environment and/or physical boundaries, such as bodies of water, streets and highways, and land forms and contours. Although new development and redevelopment is allowed, development cannot extend beyond the established boundary and contribute to a new pattern of low density sprawl. Public facilities and services provided to LAMIRDs must not permit low density sprawl. In addition, the boundaries were evaluated based on local considerations that could affect location or require the application of special conditions. The following local considerations were determined in response to extensive public comment heard by County decision - makers during the planning and review process: P. Regional transportation concerns, traffic volumes, access, and safety. ► Proximity to incompatible uses. ► Partial designation of large parcels that are not fully developed for existing uses, to prevent sprawl. ► Home businesses/cottage industries should not be used to determine boundaries. ► Provide employment opportunities for local residents, in particular in areas of insufficient economic growth or economic decline. ► Support community planning goals and rural community cohesion. ► Provide for multi -family and special needs housing opportunities. ► Avoid creating new non -conforming uses. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-73 December 2018 LAND USE Application of Criteria to Designation of Rural Commercial Boundaries The process for determining rural commercial boundaries in Jefferson County included public comment and an internal County review to ensure consistency with the GMA criteria, Comprehensive Plan goals and policies, and local considerations discussed above. Historical commercial areas that serve as a focal point for community economic and social activities were recognized for the multiple functions they provide to residents. A number of these areas also serve the visiting public, a seasonal population influx that is increasing during other times of the yea r. Final Comprehensive Plan boundaries for rural commercial areas resulted in a substantial reduction in the amount of commercial land available for development in rural Jefferson County from 1994 zoning. This reduction in commercial land resulted from the application of the GMA criteria for rural lands, including those established in 1997 legislative amendments (RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d)). Logical boundaries were drawn around existing commercial uses to contain and limit new development to existing areas of more intensive development. Current Trends & Opportunity to Serve Community Needs Exhibit 1-19 provides total acreage within each rural commercial area, as well as net acreage of land available for infill in undeveloped parcels based on the County Assessor's land use codes. The net undeveloped acreage—without factoring in roads, water and right of ways—is followed by the percent that the total undeveloped land comprises of total land for each commercial area. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-74 December 2018 LAND USE # EXHIBIT 1-19 Rural Commercial Area Total Acreage & Infill Acreage Brinnon 66.1 acres 18.8 acres (29%) Quilcene 50.6 acres 12.4 acres (24%) Total Rural Village Centers 116.7 acres 31.2 acres (27%) General Crossroads SR 19/20 26.5 acres 8.8 acres (33%) Neighborhood/Visitor Crossroads Mats Mats 5.7 acres 1.2 acres (21%) Discovery Bay 19.9 acres 1.6 acres (80/6) Gardiner 5.3 acres 0.2 acres (3%) Chimacum 40.0 acres 5.5 acres (14%) Four Corners 26.5 acres 0.0 acres (00/6) Convenience Crossroads Wawa Point 4.3 acres 0.0 acres (0%) Beaver Valley 3.1 acres 0.0 acres (0%) Nordland 1.0 acres 0.0 acres (0%) SR 104/Shine Road 0.4 acres 0.0 acres (00/6) Total Rural Crossroads 132.8 acres 17.3 acres (13%) Total Rural Commercial Areas 249.5 acres 48.5 acres (19%) Source. Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2078. *Undeveloped parcels are defined as parcels that have a land use code of 9700 (undeveloped and unused land area) in the Jefferson County Assessor's database. The total designated rural village centers acreage of 116.7 acres contains 31.2 acres of undeveloped parcels available for infill, approximately 27% of the total. The total designated rural crossroads acreage of 132.8 acres contains 17.3 acres in undeveloped parcels available for infill, approximately 13% of the total. The number of uses that may develop in these infill areas varies with the size and lot coverage of the use, as well as the requirement for septic systems, critical areas protection, buffering, access roads, and wells or water supply lines. In addition, the convenience/general stores at Wawa Point, Beaver Valley, and Nordland can expand the existing business under the criteria for a Convenience Crossroad but cannot subdivide for an additional commercial use. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-75 December 2018 LAND USE - # Of the above rural commercial crossroads, many are limited in infill opportunity. According to the William D. Ruckelshaus Center, regulatory limitations related to LAMIRDs stifle reasonable development and vitality in rural counties, and this topic may be further developed through the Road Map initiative (The William D. Ruckelshaus Center, 2017). Brinnon and Quilcene, for example, are distant from urban services yet limited in their ability to become robust, thriving, and self-sufficient communities because of GMA restrictions concerning infrastructure improvements. Modern wastewater treatments options, such as modular plants or connections with existing plants, are considered an urban level of service and are thus prohibited in LAMIRDs. Improvements to existing commercial development and housing stock are unlikely to occur if necessary infrastructure upgrades cannot take place. A lack of broadband internet capacity in rural areas further limits the reach and effectiveness of emergency response efforts and opportunities forjob training, education, public health, and economic vitality; the Jefferson Public Utility District has a broadband initiative. Septic system, water supply, and critical areas issues can substantially reduce the amount of land area available for development on a property by 30-50%, depending on the size of the parcel. For example, a minimum of 12,500 square feet are necessaryjust to meet septic drainfield and reserve requirements. This results in approximately 15.6- 21.8 acres of undeveloped land available for commercial development in rural village centers (50-70% of the 31.2 undeveloped acres), and 8.7-12.1 acres of undeveloped land available for commercial use in rural commercial crossroads (50-70% of the 17.3 undeveloped acres). The designated logical boundaries thus limit the land available for infill development in existing rural village centers and rural commercial crossroads. The logical boundaries of commercial areas prevent development from expanding beyond existing developed areas. While areas of limited infill are provided within the designated built environment, a significant amount of undeveloped land was removed from commercial zoning status through implementation of the GMA in Jefferson County. There were 967 net acres zoned commercial in unincorporated Jefferson County in 1994. With adoption of the GMA-compliant Comprehensive Plan in 1998, that number was reduced 62% to 368 net acres zoned rural commercial. With adoption of a zoning map for the Irondale/Hadlock Urban Growth Area (UGA) in 2004, the effective percent reduction of commercial area from the 1994 zoning was reduced to 39%. It should be noted that while rural commercial crossroads are designated commercial lands, land within the boundaries of Rural Village Centers (PVCs) is designated as both commercial and residential land, as the existing uses are mixed to a degree that precludes separate designations within the boundaries. The commercial lands identified at Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-76 December 2018 LAND USE — # Nesses' Corner, Irondale Road, and the Port Hadlock PVC were re- designated Urban Commercial as a result of the Irondale/Hadlock UGA designation. Per/odic Review ofL4M/RDs & GMA Implementation Challenges in Pura / Counties Overview The Growth Management Act (GMA) advises that counties should perform a periodic analysis of development occurring in rural areas to determine if patterns of rural development are protecting rural character and encouraging development in urban areas. Jefferson County is investigating potential revisions to our limited area of more intensive rural development (LAMIRD) evaluating how we can better meet our rural goals, maintain our rural character, and plan for economically and environmentally sustainable growth. The Comprehensive Plan is our written record of local circumstances, See also sidebars in this establishing patterns of rural densities and uses while harmonizing GMA I Section 7.2—Pura/ planning goals. The Comprehensive Plan establishes a definition of our rural character to guide development of rural policies and implement See also the Environment development regulations. Jefferson County's definition of rural character Element, Challenges & is inclusive of our working landscapes, rural economy, and protection of Opportunities—Balancing our natural resources, while balancing the need for housing, jobs, and Environmental Protection With Community Needs. services to care for and support our communities Recognizing our past and planning for our future, Jefferson County has articulated our rural character throughout the Comprehensive Plan. Jefferson County's past includes development intensities from World Wars I & II -era industries that were intensive in use and distribution. These uses were significantly more intensive than we experience today. Our communities are not remnants of a greater past, nor are they in a static development pattern as established July 1, 1990, but are communities adapting to local conditions and moving forward. Jefferson County is rich with natural and scenic areas. A part of the richness of our natural areas comes from providing our community—and the larger region—with ecosystem services such as clean air, clean water, and a high quality of life. This is a significant part of our rural economy. The County makes environmental protection a high priority in our planning and development. Seen as a resource to protect and a resource that has economic value, the County is interested to explore innovative concepts using our investments in conservation as an alternate way of delineating and containing development. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-77 December 2018 LAND USE Jefferson County proposes to investigate new opportunities in the following areas: Update LAMIRD Provisions for Outcomes that Reflect Current Local Circumstances, Rural Character, and Balancing of CMA Goals The GMA allows local jurisdictions to balance GMA goals while taking into consideration the jurisdiction's local circumstances. Because local circumstances vary from county to county, in establishing patterns of rural densities and uses, a county may consider local circumstances when harmonizing the GMA planning goals. This process considers the uniqueness of a place's geography, such as landscapes, transportation networks, economics, and distribution of resources. To address the uniqueness of our local circumstances and places, Jefferson County seeks flexibility to provide community services in our LAMIRDs and other local places. Review the Tightlined Logical Outer Boundaries of Our LAMIRDs GMA requires the County to adopt measures that contain or control development so that we do not experience inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low-density development patterns. As a result of challenges to the County after the initial delineation of LAMIRDs, Logical Outer Boundaries (LOB) were tightlined to existing infrastructure, even to the point of crossing parcels and creating split Refer to Exhibit 1-79, which zoning. GMA limits LAMIRD development to infill and intensification shows that there is very little within the outer boundary. An analysis needs to be undertaken to infill potential in our LAMIRDs determine if the outer boundaries are too tightly drawn, or if a market factor for vacant land needs to be applied. In fact, ordinances implementing Jefferson County LAMIRDs include the finding that the planning work establishing the boundaries needs to continue, and boundaries need to be reviewed when resources allow. The County would likely benefit from legislative and rules changes to GMA better addressing flexibility for rural county development, while limiting development. Jefferson County's existing development within its rural areas promotes GMA planning goals, such as reducing sprawl, protecting the environment, providing for open space and recreation, and maintained and enhancing natural resource-based industries. Explore Alternate Criteria for Establishing Logical Outer Boundaries To contain or control development, the GMA requires LOBS to be based on criteria that defines an existing area or existing use that was in existence on July 1, 1990 and includes a criterion limiting the boundary to infrastructure that existed on that date. Once a LOB has been adopted, counties may consider changes to the boundary in subsequent amendments, but must use the same criteria used when originally Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-78 December 2018 LAND USE designating the boundary. The current LOB delineation process freezes LAMIRD boundaries as of July 1, 1990. Rural counties characteristically have minimal infrastructure—because of low population density and a correspondingly reduced need, as well as a generally lower financial base to fund and finance infrastructure. Using infrastructure as the method to define LOB constrains the County's ability to meet community needs in rural areas. Rural areas are resource rich. Jefferson County proposes to investigate alternative LAMIRD delineation, consistent with GMA, focusing on our rural and ecosystems investments, capacity for future investments, and limiting factors on growth. The Washington State Legislature recognizes the economic benefit of the natural resources, open space, and rural resources to the entire state of Washington. Jefferson County proposes investigating alternate ways of containing and controlling growth of LAMIRDs through LOBS bounded by land conservation easements, extinguishment of development rights, natural resources boundaries, and natural barriers to growth. Since GMA's inception, the State of Washington Growth Management Hearings Board (Hearings Board) has interpreted the GMA and its rules to local jurisdictions' comprehensive plans. Over the years, a body of law has developed, which appears to force counties to curtail innovation in rural area development, such as prescriptively establishing rural and urban densities and requiring tightlined LOBS in LAMIRDs. This imposes a difficult challenge when trying to meet affordable housing needs outside of designated urban growth areas. Some LAMIRDs, such as Chimacum, do not fit neatly within this urban rural dichotomy. This provides only two boxes, urban or rural for solutions to complex land use issues. Solutions may require more in-between areas to meet requirements, such as a greater focus on performance standards for some housing developments over a prescriptive residential density. Innovations to meet current housing crises is limited by GMA. If a county allows bonus densities in a rural cluster the resulting density after applying the bonus must be a rural density, which doesn't yield enough bonus density to enable the types of housing developments that can meet the challenges of providing density for affordable housing, even within a rural context. Jefferson County proposes to investigate provisions for planned residential developments and investigate the feasibility of alternative performance standards that could potentially increase rural residential density above the current maximum rural density. Jefferson County is aware that these options require a legislative amendment to the GMA. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-79 December 2018 LAND USE Rural Economy Jefferson County's rural economy has responded to economic conditions and market forces pivoting towards tourism, agricultural businesses, and small businesses. Our economy is similar to other rural economies, transitioning away from natural resource industries. Our rural economy needs infrastructure to support its economic activities and changes in modern infrastructure, such as the ability to scale wastewater management solutions to meet small community needs is evolving. Even though developments in infrastructure, such as small and innovative sanitary sewer systems may be able to support the overarching planning goals of GMA, while containing and controlling growth in rural areas, GMA generally precludes small and innovative sanitary sewer systems in rural areas as they are defined as urban levels of service. This ignores potential opportunities to provide modern, scaled treatment facilities to support a variety of community needs such as housing and economic development. Jefferson County is aware these rural infrastructure systems would require a legislative amendment to the GMA. GMA allows sanitary sewer infrastructure in rural areas if abates an environmental problem, does not induce sprawling development, and is affordable by the community that it serves. The application of this allowance is being investigated in the Brinnon Rural Village Center, adjacent to Dosewallips State park's wastewater treatment facility. The County is working to address requirements of GMA, while allowing limited service by the Dosewallips State park's system. Currently, Brinnon is served entirely by septic systems. These septic systems have current and potential problems and some systems are located within flood zones. In a 2002 amendment to the GMA, the Washington State Legislature found that GMA is intended to recognize the importance of rural lands and rural character to Washington's economy, and find that rural lands and rural -based economies enhance the economic desirability of the State of Washington. To retain and enhance the job base in rural areas, rural counties must have flexibility to create opportunities for business development and to retain existing businesses and allow them to expand. The legislature's findings close with: "[T]he legislature finds that in defining its rural element under PCW 36.70A.070(5), a county should foster land use patterns and develop a local vision of rural character that will. [h]elp preserve rural -based economies and traditional rural lifestyles; encourage the economic prosperity of rural residents; foster opportunities for small-scale, rural -based employment and Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 13 4 Jefferson County 1-80 LAND USE self-employment; permit the operation of rural -based agricultural, commercial, recreational, and tourist businesses that are consistent with existing and planned land use patterns; be compatible with the use of the land by wildlife and for fish and wildlife habitat foster the private stewardship of the land and preservation of open space; and enhance the rural sense of community and quality of life." In summary, as Jefferson County reviews rural commercial areas, we explore ways to meet GMA's fundamental purposes in flexible and meaningful manners. For example, flexibility in designating LAMIRDs, while meeting the purpose and intent of GMA would assist the County with contained and controlled development, enhanced rural economies, additional housing, preservation of natural resources, enhanced open space and parks, and enhanced rural character. The legislative findings for GMA include the conservation and wise use of our lands, along with sharing economic development with communities experiencing insufficient economic growth. GMA should not be a barrier for rural counties, but a platform to encourage sustainable, coordinated, and controlled growth and economic development in accordance with the public's interest. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-81 December 2018 LAND USE 0 Rural Industrial Lands Rural land designated as rural industrial land in this Plan is based on existing industrial uses in areas previously zoned as industrial. Pursuant to PCW 36.70A.070(5)(d), counties may recognize areas of more intensive industrial development and contain them within logical boundaries to limit to infill development. All areas meet the following minimum criteria for designation of rural industrial land, as defined in WAC 365- 196-425: 1. An area or use of more intensive industrial development in existence on July 1,1990: and 2. An area that is not located on designated natural resource lands. The industrial areas designated in 1998 resulted in a reduction in industrial acreage of 1994 zoning designations from a total of 928.3 acres to 616.9 acres, an overall reduction of 34%. The application of GMA criteria protected the economic viability of existing uses while it restricted industrial activities to existing areas. Rural industrial lands provide job opportunities for rural residents through redevelopment of existing rural industrial areas (see Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development above). Designated under this Plan are the following industrial zones: P. Port Townsend Paper Mill as Heavy Industrial (HI), ► Glen Cove as Light Industrial (LI) and Light Industrial/Commercial (LI/C), ► Center Valley as Light Industrial (LI), to. Eastview Industrial Plat and Quilcene Industrial Area as Light Industrial/Manufacturing (LI/M), ► Forest Resource -Based Industrial zones (RBI) at Gardiner and Related to western Western Jefferson County, and Jefferson County ► Jefferson County International Airport Non -Aviation -Related Light Industrial/Manufacturing (LI/M) Overlay. Exhibit 1-20 shows the location of all designated rural industrial areas in Jefferson County. A discussion and map of each rural industrial area follows. The Comprehensive Plan contains policies in Goal LU -G-24 and Goal LU- G -25 that help guide development of rural industrial land. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-82 December 2018 LAND USE EXHIBIT 1-20 Location of Rural Industrial Lands INDUSTRIAL LANDS Cove Eastview LightJnd Area Manufacturing Are ARIA LI(M Overlay Port Townsend Paper Mill Neavy 'Gardiner RBI - 101 �a -� industrial Site Irondale. Port Hadlock UGA I Oiueetsti ti` .c:.r�..,....-.,�,.-..,.. ora .t j West County -"«r°r Center Valley I Industrial Area 104 Part Ludlow y� J 0 2 4 6 Mlles Induafrial Zoning.,I County 3oundnry BI♦ ICIA Light Industrial - H! H avy I d I qty Boundary .�M fcturing Overlay 1Light nd-lt.l r UGA Boundnry H 9h y IC ht Li l 7 I'Co 1 F i J Light F derol Land - Y { 1 l/t'�"'• I'M .ighl i d t I/M—facluring 51.1. hark Winer S t` s B7• R1 - Rural Industria! U ..� tribal land Mnp Dme O .-20)8 Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 11 1-83 LAND USE Wei 20 Wen Av r Giem ca, 'nb Cu 00Aremw Glen ifeoe Kk# iGRBt. Y ftfPRi Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. PORT TOWNSEND PAPER MILL HEAVY INDUSTRIAL AREA Rural Industrial Area The Port Townsend Paper Mill has provided employment for several generations of Jefferson County residents. The mill property has been designated as heavy industrial (HI) for the mill and for activities ancillary to the mill. The property includes a water treatment lagoon and a port facility on Port Townsend Bay that are directly related to activities at the mill. The mill is recognized as a heavy industrial activity because it is a large-scale and intensive industrial activity that must meet extensive environmental permitting requirements under industrial standards for air quality, water quality, and wastewater treatment. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-84 December 2018 LAND USE Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. GLEN COVE INDUSTRIAL AREA Rural Industrial Area Uses for the Light Industrial (LI) and Light Industrial/Commercial (LI/C) designations at Glen Cove include commercial and retail uses that are directly associated with the light industrial uses. Associated commercial and retail uses may include commodities and products, mechanical or electrical supplies, warehousing, and storage, or may provide support services to those who work in the industries, such as a small cafe. Allowing broader commercial uses at Glen Cove would require addressing concerns regarding pedestrian and traffic safety, infrastructure, and incompatible uses both visually and in terms of hazardous materials storage and use. Thus, the commercial designation for Glen Cove is restricted to uses which differ considerably from those in Rural Crossroads (NC, GC, & CC) and Rural Village Centers (PVC). Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-8s December 2018 LAND USE Left: Glen Cove Industrial Park, Jefferson County, 2018. Right: Oblique aerial view of Glen Cove Industrial Park, Google Earth, 2018. Light industrial/commercial uses allowed at Glen Cove include but are not limited to: industrial parks, light manufacturing, construction yards, engine repair, metal fabrication or machining, plumbing shops and yards, printing and binding facilities (non -retail), research laboratories, excavating contractors, furniture manufacturing, software development, lumber yards, vehicle repair and restoration, warehousing and storage, boat building and repair, boat storage, craft goods, blacksmith or forge, commercial relay and transfer stations, and associated commercial uses as discussed above. Also permitted as conditional uses are those such as: amateur radio towers greater than 6S feet in height, cafe, car wash, electronic goods repair, fitness center, kennels, mini -storage, and nursery/landscape materials. The Glen Cove industrial boundary for light industrial/commercial uses recognizes a contained cluster of existing uses. When the County adopted the Comprehensive Plan in 1998 and established the interim LI/C zone at Glen Cove, the GMA was still in its formative years and the case law was not available for guidance. Jefferson County was among the first counties to establish LAMIRDs allowed under the GMA as amended in 1997 by ESB 6094. There was intent to revisit the boundary after thorough analysis was completed (Tri-Area/Glen Cove Special Study Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement with Addendums, August 1999). An expanded Light Industrial (LI) zone was established at Glen Cove in December 2002. The Light Industrial district does not allow for the commercial uses that are allowed in the LI/C zone. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 1-86 LAND USE i � y (49*MQun( Rued 0111 /�0� /G f f , 3 Center Valley f, Industrial Area a� 0 0.1 0.2 ` Miles Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. CENTER VALLEY INDUSTRIAL AREA Rural Industrial Area The Center Valley Light Industrial area was previously designated a Resource Based Industrial Zone due to the presence of a small sawmill operation. The sawmill closed and was inactive for several years before the area was rezoned as Light Industrial (LI) in 2008 to accommodate an expanded opportunity of uses at the site. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-87 December 2018 LAND USE Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. QUILCENE INDUSTRIAL AREA Rural Industrial Area The Light Industrial/Manufacturing (LI/M) area at Quilcene was recognized in the 1998 Comprehensive Plan based on criteria in 1997 amendments to the GMA allowing Counties to recognize and contain existing areas and uses of more intensive industrial development (RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d)). The industries need not be limited to those serving the local population. Other criteria and considerations used for this designation include the need to provide local employment in an area of distressed economic conditions located at a distance from the Urban Growth Area, and the desire to reduce commuter -related traffic pressures on County roadways. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-88 December 2018 LAND USES .� �! 1 Quilcene Industrial Area, Google Street View, 2015. The existing industrial uses include a sawmill, machine shop, and industrial storage. A vested project for additional industrial storage is the basis for recognition of an adjacent parcel. Light industrial uses allowed in the Quilcene Industrial Area include but are not limited to those described above for Glen Cove, except for the associated commercial and retail uses. Transportation access is adequate, as the area is on Highway 101. New development will be restricted until water supply issues related to adequate fire flow are addressed following the community election for a Local Utility District in late 1998. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-89 December 2018 LAND USE Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. EASTVIEW LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/ MANUFACTURING AREA Rural Industrial Area The Eastview Industrial Plat (LI/M) borders the Paper Mill Heavy Industrial Zone on the north. Eastview consists of six lots comprising about 8 acres that was platted in 1978. The current uses include storage, boat yard, and repair services. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-90 December 2018 LAND USE I :a < n labtlwalk AVanue Simi J]rn@5 PI r. I 1 WA 19 Jefferson County International, Airport Non Related sN�a, - -Aviation Light Industrial/Manufacturing Overlayx Miles WA 19' Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. JEFFERSON COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NON -AVIATION -RELATED LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING Rural Industrial Area Jefferson County has established an overlay zone in association with the Airport Essential Public Facility (AEPF) in order to provide a limited opportunity for rural scale non -aviation -related industrial uses that contribute to the long-term financial viability of the AEPF, as well as to support rural economic vitality benefiting the Jefferson County community. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-91 December 2018 LAND USE 0 Forest Resource -Based Industrial Zones Rural Industrial Area Forest resource-based industries at Gardiner and West Jefferson County have been designated as Resource -Based Industrial Zones (RI) to Related to western recognize active sawmills and related activities at those sites, based on Jefferson County 1997 GMA amendments codified as RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d)(i) recognizing existing industrial uses and allowing for their intensification. The Resource -Based Industrial Zones are limited to forest resource-based industrial uses to prevent the establishment of a wider range of industrial uses. It is also intended to support employment in a distressed economic sector that, despite a decline in employment, will continue to have long-term economic importance for the County. Forest resource-based industrial zone boundaries were determined based on criteria in RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d) for determining logical boundaries. The reduction in acreage allows for limited infill and contains the industrial activity and associated uses to an area based on the developed area on July 1, 1990. Jefferson County recognizes that the cyclical nature of the forest industry will continue to result in economic upturns and downturns as reforested areas become available for harvest. To maintain facilities that continue to operate, the County recognizes that conversion of machinery and facilities into forest -related production activities would help to support this industry from one cycle to the next. The development code will include criteria for the permitting and regulation of conversion and/or intensification of these areas for related uses that may involve adapting existing equipment and facilities, recycling, or adding limited value to the forest resource products and byproducts (see Policy LU -P-25.4). Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-92 December 2018 LAND USE Krozot way 4 , n Gardmet s*#0 itoad Gardiner Resource -Based Industrial Zone P w¢d Road Wtdiner Beath Road Western Jefferson County Resource -Based Industrial Zone 2 �r o v< v� Mmes Source: Jefferson County Community Development, BERK, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-93 December 2018 LAND USE 0 Economic Activities Outside of Rural Commercial Areas Jefferson County will allow the following types of economic activities to provide employment opportunities outside of designated Rural Village / Related to western Centers and Rural Commercial Crossroads: ` Jefferson County 1. New industrial uses may be allowed in rural areas when they are resource-based pursuant to PCW 36.70A.365—Major Industrial Developments, in that they are dependent on a location near the forest, mining, agricultural, or aquaculture resource (see Section 13). Goals and policies in the Natural Resources Element provide for protection of the resource activity as well as of surrounding land uses. Resource-based industries must be in compliance with environmental and other regulations. 2. A major industrial development may be allowed outside of a UGA if the activity requires a parcel of land so large that no suitable parcels are available within the UGA, or if the nature of the activity is incompatible with urban development due to its potential threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. Such development is defined in an amendment to the GMA enacted in Engrossed Senate Bill 5019 and codified as RCW 36.70A365 as a master planned location for a specific manufacturing, industrial, or commercial business, but it cannot be for commercial shopping development or multi -tenant office parks. 3. Small-scale recreational or tourist -related uses will be reviewed through the conditional use permitting process according to criteria provided in the goals and policies of this element. The activity must rely on a rural setting and nearby natural features for its location. Conditionally permitted uses such as RV parks, boat rentals, marinas, horse arenas and stables, and campgrounds are typical of this type of use. Goal LU -G-26 provides policies for these economic activities. 4. Home-based businesses may be permitted to provide opportunities to supplement a family income, start up a business, or establish a work -place at home. Home-based businesses must be clearly incidental and secondary to the primary use of the premises as a residence. The goals and policies of this element provide limits on home-based businesses designed to prevent adverse impacts from such activity on the preservation of rural character (see Goal LU -G- 27). 5. Cottage industries will be reviewed through the conditional use permitting process and must be clearly incidental and subordinate to the residential use of the property. A cottage industry is defined as limited small-scale commercial or industrial activities and shall not grow beyond the scale permitted unless it is moved to a location designated for commercial or industrial uses. The limitations Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-94 December 2018 LAND USE # provided in land use policies are intended to prevent the activity from detracting from adjacent land uses and the rural character of the area (see Goal LU -G-27). 6. Potential new planning for future zoning designations on existing highway/commuter corridors and tourist routes. West Jefferson County The western portion of Jefferson County is geographically isolated from eastern Jefferson County by Olympic National Park. No existing / Related to western Commercial -zoned lands currently exist in the West County, and ` Jefferson County therefore no commercial land for that area was designated in this Plan. Convenience services are available on Upper Hoh Road, at the Kalaloch Lodge store on Olympic National Park land and at a Quinault Nation convenience store at Queets. A regional decline in forestry and fishing has resulted in distressed economic conditions in the area. New employment opportunities in available economic sectors must be developed to respond to this decline of natural resource-based industries, allowing West Jefferson County to transition to a more diversified economy. West Jefferson County is not projected to experience significant growth during the 20 -year planning period, with a total 20 -year population projection of 43 additional people. Although the population of West Jefferson County is low, a significant number of people visit the tourist and recreation attractions of the area year-round. During the tourist season, the area experiences a large influx of visitors. Situated on U.S. Highway 101 between the mountain/rainforest and the ocean beach portions of the Olympic National Park, West Jefferson County receives visitors from Puget Sound regional metropolitan areas, as well as national and international visitors. The Hoh and Quinault Indian Reservation communities are concentrated population centers that both contribute to and rely upon the economy in West Jefferson County. To encourage employment opportunities in this economically distressed area, policies in this Plan allow additional small-scale recreation and tourism commercial activities serving tourist -related uses so that a broader range of goods and services can be provided, increasing economic development opportunities for the local population (see Policy LU -P-26.5). In addition, policies for home-based businesses and cottage industries allow for greater flexibility under criteria specific to West Jefferson County (see Policy LU -P-27.2 and Policy LU -P-27.4). Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-95 December 2018 LAND USE Rural Goals & Policies RuralCharacter .............................................................................................................. Goat LU -G-16 Preserve rural character and protect and promote rural lifestyle, as defined in this element. ► Policy LU -P-15.1 Identify and implement rural land uses, densities, and environmental standards which preserve and protect rural character. Evaluate environmental quality as critical to the preservation of rural character when reviewing development applications in rural areas ► Policy LU -P-15.2 Protect open space consistent with the goals and policies of this plan and in cooperation with County Conservation Futures and other land conservation programs. P. Policy LU -P-15.3 Locate designated open space areas so as to provide connections with adjoining open space areas, offer visual relief for both on and off-site residents, enhance habitat values, and where appropriate allow for recreational opportunities. ► Policy LU -P-15.4 Endorse the establishment of visual corridors and forest corridors along suitable roadways in Jefferson County. Endorse the extension of the forest corridor concept from Port Townsend's City limits south along SR 20 to Old Fort Townsend Road to preserve and protect the forest corridor, and to provide a visual buffer between the roadway and new commercial and manufacturing development. Fall in Quilcene, Carolyn Gallaway .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-16 Ensure that development is accomplished in a manner which protects the long- Related to western Jefferson County term habitability, significant historical and cultural areas, and natural beauty of Jefferson County. ► Policy LU -P-16.1 Encourage the preservation and conservation of Jefferson County's unique history, scenic resources, and rural community identities; support the contributions that each community has made to the fabric of the County's rural and cultural character, and encourage the preservation of community cohesiveness through designated land uses in this Plan. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-96 December 2018 LAND USE # ► Policy LU -P-16.2 Encourage project proponents to mitigate potential adverse impacts to the public health, safety, and welfare as a result of a proposed project, action, or use concurrent with project development. ► Policy LU -P-16.3 Preserve, protect, and enhance cultural amenities by protecting tribal cultural artifacts, historic structures, farms and other historical settlements throughout the rural landscape, through cultural and historical preservation planning efforts. Local tribes should be consulted and included early in the planning process to ensure that tribal recommendations are thoughtfully considered. ► Policy LU -P-16.4 Consider elements of a Night Sky ordinance and lighting provisions in the Jefferson County Code. Goal LU -G-17 Preserve and protect the rural character of the land and the identities of existing rural < Related to western communities through examination of rural land uses, Jefferson County development densities, rural economies, and economic development opportunities. ► Policy LU -P-17.1 Residential uses in the unincorporated portions of the County shall be characterized by a variety of rural residential parcel sizes and densities. ► Policy LU -P-17.2 Encourage innovation and creativity in lot and site design and in re -platting of existing lots to create efficient land developments, add flexibility in design, and encourage multi -modal transportation while meeting underlying density and site requirements. ► Policy LU -P-17.3 Carefully plan rural commercial development in a way that supports and is compatible with rural community character and that can be supported by rural levels of service. ► Policy LU -P-17.4 Review land use, development densities, rural economies, and economic development opportunities in the WestJefferson County Related to western End planning area to address local needs within the requirements of < 0 G MA. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-97 December 2018 LAND USE ................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-18 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. ► Policy LU -P-18.1 Rural residential cluster subdivisions shall be encouraged, consistent with development regulations, throughout the rural areas. The open space tracts in these planned rural residential development subdivisions should be permanently preserved. ► Policy LU -P-18.2 Integrate open space planning with innovative programs such as the purchase or transfer of development rights, cluster development with density bonuses, open space tax assessment, and acquisition of easements. ................................................................................................................ Goal LU -G-19 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. ► Policy LU -P-19.1 The County has identified resource lands as an integral part of rural character. Resource-based uses that are compatible with the conservation and sustainable use of the county's resources shall be permitted. ► Policy LU -P-19.2 Use farm and forest preservation programs, such as Forest Stewardship Program, and other tools to preserve historic working lands. ► Policy LU -P-19.3 Encourage responsible stewardship of upland areas in support of programs that enable sustainable aquaculture. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 lrondale Park, Carolyn Gallaway 1-98 LAND USE l / �m Rura /Centers, Crossroads, & MPRs Rural Residential Land Use .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-20 Ensure that rural residential development preserves rural character, protects rural community identity, is compatible with surrounding land uses, and minimizes infrastructure needs. Policy LU -P-20.1 Identify and encourage diverse rural land uses and densities which preserve rural character and rural community identity. Policy LU -P-20.2 Establish rural residential land use densities for all lands located outside of designated Urban Growth Areas. Proposed rural residential densities and site-specific re -zones shall allow for an adequate supply of appropriately zoned land based upon the County's rural population projections and needs while maintaining rural character and rural community identity, preserving rural resource-based uses, and avoiding sprawl. Proposed changes to residential land use designations shall take into consideration the vacant lot supply of the local area before allowing site-specific changes to residential zoning. ► Policy LU -P-20.3 Analyze historical subdivisions in Jefferson County to define processes for legal lots of record certifications, and define valid plats in rural and urban areas. ► Policy LU -P-20.4 Encourage the development and adoption of new technologies such as alternative wastewater and energy systems that minimize infrastructure cost, reduce environmental impacts, and maintain rural character. ► Policy LU -P-20.5 Rural residential densities shown on the Land Use Map shall be designated by three (3) residential land use densities— one dwelling unit per five (5) acres, one dwelling unit per ten 00) acres, and one dwelling unit per twenty (20) acres in size—and subject to the criteria in Chapter JCC 18.15.040. ► Policy LU -P-20.6 Within limited areas of more intensive rural development (LAMIRDs), allow infill development at densities comparable to the surrounding area. Measures shall be considered to limit and contain these areas to the logical outer boundary of the existing area or use once identified and designated. Pursue planning analyses that evaluate the LAMIRDs' abilityto achieve housing goals such as with appropriate and innovative wastewater management techniques. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-99 December 2018 LAND USE # Policy LU -P-20.7 Allow minimum lot sizes within the designated boundaries of Rural Village Centers (RVC) which are flexible and determined by such considerations as: septic or sewer availability, potable water availability, zoning, and building regulations such as setbacks and parking requirements, fire prevention measures, and community character. Rural Commercial Land Use .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-21 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. Policy LU -P-21.1 Encourage a variety of commercial, retail, professional, tourist -related, community service, cottage industry, and residential uses—through new infill development—including duplexes, triplexes and assisted living facilities, within the designated boundaries of RVCs at a scale appropriate to protect the rural character of the natural neighborhood. ► Policy LU -P-21.2 Concentrate and contain the existing built environment through development regulations allowing for infill development within Rural Village Center boundaries. ► Policy LU -P-21.3 Policy LU -P-21.4 Ensure visual compatibility of Rural Village Center commercial and mixed-use infill development with the surrounding rural area, through the creation and implementation of community based "rural character" design and development standards. Uses within Rural Village Centers shall be scaled and sized to preserve the natural character of the neighborhood. ► Policy LU -P-21.5 Periodically review Rural Village Center infill development, logical outer boundaries, and regulations to ensure the success of Rural Village Centers. Integrate infrastructure plans with economic development and housing plans for the Rural Village Centers. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-100 December 2018 LAND USE LU -P-21.5.1 Encourage affordable housing in Rural Village Centers through the allowance of multifamily housing opportunities such as multifamily residential units, senior housing, assisted living facilities, and manufactured/mobile home parks. LU -P-21.5.2 Allow for adequate economic development to provide economic sustainability, adequate employment opportunities, small business opportunities, family wage jobs, and services in and for the rural areas. LU -P-21.5.3 Promote opportunities for non -motorized and multimodal transportation options within and to Rural Village Centers. Policy LU -P-21.6 Ensure logical outer boundaries minimize and contain areas of more intensive development and are delineated predominantly by the built environment. .............................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-22 Provide access to a limited range of services in the County's Rural Commercial Crossroads for residential and non-residential users and other compatible uses. ► Policy LU -P-22.1 Designate General Commercial Crossroads (CC), Neighborhood/Visitor Crossroads (NC), and Convenience Crossroads (CC) pursuant with Chapter JCC 18.15.015(2). LU -P-22.1.1 Lands designated as General Crossroads (CC) are existing historic commercial areas that provide a broad range of commercial goods and services, and shall meet the requirements of LAMIRDs in WAC 365-196-425(6)ii. LU -P-22.1.2 Lands designated as Neighborhood/Visitor Crossroads (NC) serve the nearby rural neighborhood and the commuting or traveling public, and shall meet the requirements of LAMIRDs in WAC 365-196-425(6)ii. LU -P-22.1.3 Land designated as Convenience Crossroads (CC) consist of a single commercial property at a historical crossroads, and shall meet the requirements of LAMIRDs in WAC 365-196-425(6)iii. Policy LU -P-22.2 Periodically review Rural Commercial Crossroad infill development, outer boundaries, and regulations to ensure the success of Rural Commercial Centers, including access to affordable housing, family wage jobs, small business opportunities, non - motorized and multimodal transportation options, and services in and for the rural areas. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Chimacum Market, Jefferson County Public Health ON LAND USE 1 LU -P-22.2.1 Encourage affordable housing in General Commercial Crossroads and Neighborhood/Visitor Crossroads through the allowance of multifamily housing opportunities such as multifamily residential units, senior housing, assisted living facilities, and manufactured/mobile home parks. LU -P-22.2.2 Allow for adequate economic development to provide economic sustainability, adequate employment opportunities, small business opportunities, and services in and for the rural areas. LU -P-22.2.3 Promote opportunities for non -motorized and multimodal transportation options within and to Rural Commercial Crossroads. Policy LU -P-22.3 Ensure visual compatibility and traditional design elements for Rural Crossroads commercial infill development with the surrounding rural area through the creation and implementation of community-based "rural character" design and development standards. Uses within Rural Crossroads shall be scaled and sized to protect the natural character of the neighborhood. Master Planned Resorts .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-23 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. ► Policy LU -P-23.1 Ensure that development of MPRs comply with County development regulations established for critical areas, that on-site and off-site infrastructure impacts are fully considered and mitigated, and that development is consistent with lawfully established vested rights and approved development permits. ► Policy LU -P-23.2 Allow the provision of urban -style services to support the anticipated growth and MPR development only within the designated MPR boundaries. ► Policy LU -P-23.3 Discourage any new urban or suburban land uses within the immediate vicinity of MPRs. ► Policy LU -P-23.4 Accommodate a variety of housing types in MPRs, including affordable housing, single family, and multi -family housing and assisted living care facilities. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-102 December 2018 LAND USE Policy LU -P-23.5 Include designated greenbelts, non -clearing open spaces, and wildlife corridors within the boundary of MPRs as appropriate. Policy LU -P-23.6 Open Space zones created within the boundaries of MPRs should address non -clearing, permanently vegetated areas and include forest management plans to ensure long-term viability, forest ecosystem health, and fire safety. Policy LU -P-23.7 Ensure that MPRs, which constitute urban growth outside of urban growth areas, are limited by, and consistent with RCW 36.70A.360. Master planned resorts are generally larger in scale, and involve greater potential impacts on the surrounding area, than uses permitted under the Small -Scale Recreation and Tourist Uses standards. Policy LU -P-23.8 Require that MPRs contain sufficient portions of the site in undeveloped open space for buffering and recreational amenities to help preserve the natural and rural character of the area. Where located in a rural area, the master planned resort should also be designed to blend with the natural setting and—to the maximum extent practical—screen the development and its impacts from the adjacent rural areas outside of the MPR designation. Policy LU -P-23.9 Develop and maintain site-specific development regulations to guide the review and development of master planned resorts that include, at a minimum, compliance with these policies and the Jefferson County Code. Policy LU -P-23.10 Ensure new or expanded existing master planned resorts located in areas of existing shoreline development, such as marinas and shoreline lodges, which promote public access to developed shorelines, and/or locations which promote public access and use of National Parks and National Forests, provide and commit to continued public access. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-103 December 2018 LAND USE Rural Industrial Lands .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-24 Recognize and contain areas and uses of more intensive industrial development within boundaries that may allow for limited areas of infill development. Policy LU -P-24.1 Maintain the Port Townsend Paper Mill property as Heavy Industrial, the Glen Cove industrial area as Light Industrial/Commercial, Center Valley industrial area as Light Industrial, Quilcene industrial area as Light Industrial/Manufacturing, and Eastview Industrial Plat as Light Industrial/Manufacturing (LI/M), consistent with the provisions of PCW 36.70A.070(5)(d) and in Chapter JCC 18.15.015. ► Policy LU -P-24.2 Continue the ongoing planning discussions with the City of Port Townsend regarding infrastructure and boundaries of the Glen Cove Light Industrial/Commercial District and examine alternative solutions such as Large On -Site Sewage Systems (LOSS). ► Policy LU -P-24.3 Encourage establishment of renewable energy power systems in rural areas to foster local economic prosperity, living wage jobs, local energy resiliency, and additional revenue opportunities for rural land owner/operators. ► Policy LU -P-24.4 Protect future opportunities for planning Industrial Land Banks and Major Industrial Developments by keeping development regulations current and effective for these land uses. .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-25 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. ► Policy LU -P-25.1 Encourage the establishment of sustainable natural resource-based industrial uses in rural areas to provide employment opportunities, such as food processing near areas of agricultural production and milling infrastructure near designated commercial forests. ► Policy LU -P-25.2 Natural resource-based industries may be located near the agricultural, forest, mineral, or aquaculture resource lands upon which they are dependent. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-104 December 2018 LAND USE 1 1 Policy LU -P-25.3 Maintain existing pre -1990 forest resource-based industrial uses and activities at Gardiner as a Resource -Based Industrial Zone (RBI). Policy LU -P-25.4 Continue to recognize the Gardiner Resource -Based Industrial Zone as an area of more intensive rural development under RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d)(i), and allow the Zone to accommodate conversions and/or an intensification of these uses and activities under the provisions contained in RCW 36.70A.070(5)(d)(iii). Economic Activities Outside ofRurai Commercia/Areas Small -Scale Recreational & Tourist Related Uses ................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-26 Foster economic development that relies on a rural location and setting, and that is small scaled recreational or tourist -related. Policy LU -P-26.1 Small-scale recreational or tourist uses shall be defined as those uses reliant upon the rural setting, incorporating the scenic and natural features of the land. Under no circumstances should this policy be interpreted to permit new residential development, except that allowed by underlying zoning, and that necessary for on-site management. ► Policy LU -P-26.2 Small-scale recreational or tourist uses shall be provided for through a permitting process appropriate to the type of proposed use and the land use district in which it is proposed. Policy LU -P-26.3 The primary use of the site shall be for the small- scale recreational or tourist use. Commercial facilities, as provided for within an approved conditional use permit for small-scale recreational or tourist uses, shall serve only those recreational and tourist uses. Policy LU -P-26.4 Upon application for intensification/expansion of existing small-scale recreational or tourist areas and uses, the ultimate size and configuration of the site should be established and maintained by logical outer boundaries. Existing areas and uses are those that are clearly identifiable and contained, and where there is a logical boundary delineated predominately by the built environment on July 1, 1990, but may also include undeveloped lands if the overall goals of the Rural Element are maintained, by: a. preserving the character of the existing natural neighborhood; Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-105 December 2018 LAND USE 0 b. physical boundaries such as bodies of water, roadways, and land forms and contours are used to assist in delineation of the site; c. abnormally irregular site boundaries are prevented; d. public facilities and services are provided in a manner that does not permit low-density sprawl; and e. protecting critical areas and surface and groundwater resources. ► Policy LU -P-26.5 Within isolated West Jefferson County, allow small- scale recreation and tourist uses to provide basic goods and services/ Related to western to meet the needs of a local population living at a distance from ` Jefferson County commercial areas. This limited expansion of uses is also intended to allow for the creation of local jobs in an area of high unemployment and distressed economic conditions. ► Policy LU -P-26.6 When a specific area is identified through community planning as appropriate for the expansion of existing small-scale recreation and tourist uses and for new small-scale recreation and tourist uses, a Small-scale Recreation and Tourist (SRT) overlay district for the identified area may establish variations from the conditional use permitting process and the criteria in this section, so long as the overall goals of the Rural Element are maintained. Home-based Businesses & Cottage Industries .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-27 Foster home-based businesses or cottage industries in order to provide economic and employment opportunities outside of Rural Commercial zones. ► Policy LU -P-27.1 Permit home-based businesses and cottage industries that are accessory to the residential use of the property throughout the unincorporated portions of the County, subject to permit review procedures. ► Policy LU -P-27.2 Home-based businesses in West Jefferson County and the Brinnon Planning Area shall be regulated according to / Related to western Chapter JCC 18.15 Article VI -L in order to encourage new economic ` Jefferson County development and employment opportunities in unique areas that are isolated and distant from commercial and urban growth areas. ► Policy LU -P-27.3 Cottage industries are an accessory use to the primary residential use and shall be operated by the owner or lessee of the property, who shall reside either within a single family dwelling or an accessory dwelling unit, subject to conditional use permit review procedures. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-106 December 2018 LAND USE ► Policy LU -P-27.4 Cottage industries in West Jefferson County and the Brinnon Planning Area shall be regulated according to Chapter JCC/ Related to western 18.15 Article VI -L in order to provide employment opportunities in ` Jefferson County unique areas that are isolated and distant from commercial and urban growth areas. ► Policy LU -P-27.5 Codify provisions which will ensure that home- based businesses and cottage industries will not create de -facto Commercial Zoning in residential districts. ► Policy LU -P-27.6 Periodically evaluate the use and success of home- based business and cottage industry provisions and make modifications as appropriate. Capita/Facilities in Pura/Areas .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-28 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 LAMIRD. Limit the establishment or expansion of urban development and infrastructure to those areas designated for urban growth. ► Policy LU -P-28.1 Ensure that expansion of urban infrastructure occurs only in coordination with designated land uses based on projected growth estimates and in compliance with provisions of the state Growth Management Act. ► Policy LU -P-28.2 Periodically review and update the Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) to ensure consistency with the joint population projection and all land use designations. ► Policy LU -P-28.3 Ensure that any impact fees adopted by the County require that a "fair share" of development costs be borne by the developer. Land use decisions should consider cost efficiency regarding publicly -funded infrastructure. ► Policy LU -P-28.4 Ensure that where the County assumes maintenance responsibilities for infrastructure, the infrastructure is adequately designed to meet the area growth projections and to fulfill the functions the infrastructure is intended to perform. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-107 December 2018 LAND USE 0 Policy LU -P-28.5 Require the provision of an appropriate level of facilities and services prior to, or concurrent with, development as identified in Chapter JCC 18.30. These services shall include, but are not limited to, potable water supply, commercial fire flow, adequate sewage disposal and roads, including sidewalks and pathways if safety is an issue. Policy LU -P-28.6 Ensure that rural areas are adequately served by a rural level of public services. Encourage the development and adoption of new technologies such as alternative wastewater and energy systems that minimize infrastructure costs, reduce environmental impacts, and maintain rural character. ► Policy LU -P-28.7 Allow community water facilities and community sewage facilities in rural lands in order to support projected growth, or where necessary to protect public health and safety. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-108 December 2018 LAND USE 1.3 RESOURCE Resource Lands of Long -Term Commercial Significance under the GMA One of the goals of the GMA is the conservation of productive natural resources lands of long-term commercial significance, including forestlands, agricultural lands, and mineral resources. All counties and cities planning under the GMA are required to identify and designate such natural resource lands for conservation to avoid conflicts with other incompatible uses and ensure these lands are available to support economic productivity and healthy ecological systems. Identification and classification of natural resource lands is required by GMA under PCW 36.70A.050 and as described more fully in Element 2 Natural Resources. Forest Forestry has a long history in Jefferson County, and large areas of the unincorporated county are devoted to timber production. Forest lands provide both economic and ecological benefits to local residents, making their conservation a high priority under the GMA. Over three- quarters of the non-federal land in the County is zoned for forestry purposes. Mineral Mineral resource extraction provides nonrenewable raw materials for a wide variety of uses, including construction of essential public infrastructure. The GMA also requires that counties evaluate future needs for mineral resources and ensure that access to mineral resources of long-term commercial significance is not knowingly precluded by other types of land development. To meet the requirements of GMA, mineral extraction should be a priority land use for all designated mineral resource lands. Many of Jefferson County's designated mineral resource lands are also designated forest land. Without definitive surveys and mapping of mineral resources of Jefferson County, the broad forest land zones covering the largely overlapping resource areas, provide a stand-in protective designation that helps to protect mineral lands until additional surveys and mapping can be done. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-109 December 2018 LAND USE Agriculture Agriculture plays a vital role in economies of both Washington and Jefferson County, and it is central to the culture and history of many communities across the state. As described in the Framework section of this Element, two agricultural land zones are part of the land use and zoning districts and are supported by strong policies that address both agricultural land protection, and the importance of the food processing industry, as well as healthy food access for the community. Aquaculture: Refer to Natural Resources Element for the primary information on upland aquaculture activities and aquaculture resources regulated by the Shoreline Master Program (SMP). Primary information about the SMP can be found in the Environment Element. Resource Conservation While natural resource lands often consist of large properties under intensive commercial production, valuable natural resource lands also occur on smaller, family-owned parcels. For example, nearly 30,000 acres of land in Jefferson County is designated as forest land for property taxation purposes but is zoned for rural land use other than commercial forestry, primarily rural residential development. Nearly one-quarter of farms in Jefferson County are less than 10 acres in size, and more than half are less than 50 acres. While the long-term commercial significance of properties such as these may not be equal to that of larger commercial operations, they represent resource lands capable of providing economic and ecological benefits to local residents and should be conserved in keeping with the goals of the G MA. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Jefferson County M LAND USE t�g� Resource Lands Goals & Policies ................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-29 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. ► Policy LU -P-29.1 Conserve natural resource lands through land use designations and encourage resource-based industries that provide rural employment opportunities. Emphasize the development of agricultural systems, including processing, storage, and distribution, and identify where these facilities will be allowed. ► Policy LU -P-29.2 Support cooperative resource and habitat management processes between stakeholders and local, state, federal and tribal governments by integrating cooperative agreements and plans into land use ordinances and regulations. ► Policy LU -P-29.3 Work with resource-based industries to achieve compliance with all applicable regulations to protect environmental values and to protect surrounding land uses. ► Policy LU -P-29.4 Allow green burials in designated or accepting cemeteries and consider allowing green burial cemeteries consistent with Title 68 RCW, on forest zoned land greater than 20 acres in size with a conditional use permit. See also the Natural Resources Element for goals and policies addressing resource lands of long-term commercial significance. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-111 December 2018 LAND USE 0 1.4 URBAN Urban Growth Areas Munic/pa / & Un/ncorpora ted The GMA authorizes the designation of Urban Growth Areas in RCW 36.70A.110 to include cities and other areas characterized by urban growth or adjacent to such areas. Urban Growth Areas are intended to accommodate a projected population growth for the next twenty years. The GMA specifies that future growth should, first, be located in areas that already have public facilities and service capacity and, second, in areas where such services, if not already available, are planned. In Jefferson County, there are two Urban Growth Areas: ► City of Port Townsend Municipal Urban Growth Area: and ► Port Hadlock / Irondale Unincorporated Urban Growth Area. The City of Port Townsend is subject to its own Comprehensive Plan and development regulations affecting urban growth and the provision of public facilities and services in the City of Port Townsend. The Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area is an unincorporated Urban Growth Area, located approximately 5 miles south of the City of Port Townsend, adjacent to Port Townsend Bay. This unincorporated Urban Growth Area is subject to the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and implementing regulations. An Urban Growth Area defines where urban developments will be directed and supported with typical urban public facilities and services, such as storm and sanitary sewer systems, domestic water systems, fire and police protection services, and public transit services. Urban growth areas enable new development to locate close to vital capital facilities and urban services or "infill" in existing urbanizing areas. Urban Growth Areas enable fiscal resources associated with capital facilities and urban services to be operated more cost-effectively. The Urban Growth Area is an area where urban public facilities and services are available or are planned. Provision of urban public facilities and services may be available through several service providers, such as Jefferson County, the JPUD, or some other entity such as a sewer and water district. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-112 December 2018 LAND USE Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area HistoryoManning Designation Detailed planning for the designation of a Port Hadlock/ Irondale Urban Growth Area in compliance with the requirements of the GMA has been on-going since the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan was originally adopted in 1998. Specific policy language in the Comprehensive Plan indicated the joint city/county intent to pursue future Urban Growth Area Inside the Puget Sound Iron Company, Jefferson County, from planning for the "Tri -Area" (including the Collection of the Jefferson County Historical Society Irondale, Port Hadlock and Chimacum). As part of the on-going joint City/County urban growth area planning, the Tri -Area Provisional Urban Growth Area (Urban Growth Area) was designated by Jefferson County on October 5, 1999 as an interim step in the Urban Growth Area planning process. In 2000, the boundary of the Interim Urban Growth Area was established, and included the Irondale and Port Hadlock communities. In-depth analysis and environmental impact review of the land use, population, capital facilities and public services, natural systems and critical area constraints, open space, housing, and non-residential land use needs for a Tri -Area Urban Growth Area are incorporated in the Tri Area/Glen Cove Special Study conducted from 1998-2002. Public Facilities & Services Specific planning for public facilities and services in the Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area is referenced in this section and in the Capital Facilities Element, as well as supporting appendices of the Comprehensive Plan, the Tri Area/Glen Cove Special Study, the Jefferson County Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area Sewer Facility Plan of September 2008, and the Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area Sewer System/Water Reclamation Facility and Influent Pipeline Design Plans & Specifications dated December 2013. Urban Growth Area Sizing & Capacity Further planning analysis of the size and capacity of the Urban Growth Area was conducted in the Proposed Irondale/Port Hadlock Urban Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-113 December 2018 LAND USE 0 Growth Area: Dwelling Unit & population Holding Capacity Analysis, Cascadia Community Planning Services, January 21, 2009, and updated by Community Development in 2017 for the periodic review. CWPPs provide a broad framework for UGA planning that were developed in a collaborative process between the City of Port Townsend and the County. Countywide Planning Policy #13 provides specific guidance on criteria for the sizing and delineation of UGA boundaries outside of cities: ► Adequate amount of developable land to accommodate forecasted growth for the next twenty years. ► Sufficient developable land for residential, commercial, and industrial uses to sustain a healthy local and regional economy. ► Sufficient area for the designation of greenbelts and open space corridors. ► Topographical features or environmentally sensitive areas that may form natural boundaries such as bays, watersheds, rivers, or ridge lines. ► Lands already characterized by urban development that is currently served or are planned to be served by roads, water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage, schools, and other urban services within the next twenty years; provided that such urban services that are not yet in place are included in a capital facilities plan. ► The type and degree of existing urban services necessary to support urban development at the adopted interim level of service. The County -wide Planning Policies also provide selected guidance for the phasing of urban growth commensurate with the provision of adequate urban services to UGAs: ► Land use plans, regulations and capital facility plans for each UGA will be designed to accommodate the projected population. Growth should first be directed into two tiers: Tier 1—existing commercial centers and urbanized areas where the six (6) year capital facilities plan is prepared to provide urban infrastructure; Tier 2—areas included within the capital facilities plan to receive the full range of urban services within twenty (20) years. Infrastructure improvements necessary to support development in the second tier will be provided by the developer concurrent with development, or by public entities because of implementing all or a portion of the capital facilities plan. (CWPP 1.5) ► Before adopting boundaries of UGAs, interim Level of Service Standards (LOS) for public services and facilities located inside and outside of UGAs must be adopted. (CWPP 1.7) Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-114 December 2018 LAND USE �� ! The full range of governmental urban services at the adopted level of service standards will be planned for and provided within UGAs, as defined in the capital facilities plan, including community water, sanitary sewer, piped fire flow, and storm water systems (CWPP 2.1) ► New development will meet the adopted level of service standards for the UGA as a condition of project approval. Said standards will include interim provisions for those urban facilities identified in the capital facilities plan but not yet developed. New development will contribute its proportionate share towards provision of urban facilities identified in the capital facilities plan. (CWPP 2.3) ► Local public involvement and citizen advice into the formation and development of UGA land uses and supporting urban public facilities and services are also an important component of planning and implementation for UGAs. (CWPP 2.2) Urban Growth Area Designation Criteria The GMA specifies certain minimum requirements for Urban Growth Area formation. These include the following provisions of RCW 36.70A.110: An urban growth area may include territory that is located outside of a city only if such territory already is characterized by urban growth whether or not the urban growth area includes a city, or is adjacent to territory already characterized by urban growth, or is a designated new fully contained community as defined by PCW36.70A,350. (RCW 36.70A.710(7)). The vast majority of the Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area is "already characterized by urban growth". In addition, the boundary for the Urban Growth Area was delineated based on the criteria in CWPPs with guidance from the Tri -Area Community Plan (7995) and public input from local residents. Only limited areas "adjacent to territory already characterized by urban growth" are included in the Urban Growth Area to: l) interconnect areas characterized by existing urban growth; 2) incorporate sufficient developable land to sustain the urban growth projected to occur during the 20 -year planning period; or 3) provide for a reasonable land market supply factor to discourage adverse land and housing price increases. The Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area is significantly smaller and more compact than the "Tri - Area Urban Growth Area" originally proposed in the Special Study. Based upon the growth management population projection made for the county by the office of financial management, the county and each city within the county shall include areas and densities sufficient to permit the urban growth that is projected Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-115 December 2018 LAND USE # to occur in the county or city for the succeeding twenty-year period. (36.70A.110(2)). Adequate land area for the expected growth during the planning period has been designated based on both the projected 20 -year residential population growth for Port Hadlock / Irondale identified in the Comprehensive Plan as well as the need for commercial/industrial lands identified as a part of the Special Study. The Comprehensive Plan population growth projections indicate a 20 -year projected growth from 2018-2038 of 1,516 residents for the Urban Growth Area. The Urban Growth Area buildout capacity analysis is presented later in this element. The boundary (i.e., sizing) of the Urban Growth Area included only those areas "characterized by urban growth ...or..adjacent to territory already characterized by urban growth" necessary to accommodate the urban growth projected to occur consistent with the Act. The Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area includes areas designated for Medium and High Density multi -family developments that are "adjacent to territory already characterized by urban growth" as one means to accommodate the projected population increase. Although the Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area contains a significant amount of existing single-family urban residential development—from a future urban growth perspective—its major intent is to provide more economic development opportunity to serve the unmet regional commercial needs of eastern Jefferson County identified in the Special Study. Secondarily, Urban Growth Area designation and the provision of urban facilities and services will allow for development of higher density (and more affordable) multi -family housing when a sanitary system becomes available. Each urban growth area shall permit urban densities and shall include greenbelt and open space areas. (36.70A.110(2)). Average urban density of residential development is above 4 dwelling units per acre in the Urban Growth Area. See the Proposed Irondale/Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area: Dwelling Unit & Population Holding Capacity Analysis, Cascadia Community Planning Services, January 21, 2009. The Urban Low Density Residential (ULDR) designation on the Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area Zoning Map requires a minimum density of 4 dwellings units per acre, except where the following criteria are met: l) in areas where no sanitary sewer service is provided in the adopted Six -Year Capital Facilities Plan; and 2) in such areas within an adopted Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA). The provisions of the Jefferson County Health Department On -Site Sewage Disposal Systems regulations (JCC 8.15) and Unified Development Code (UDC) Section (Best Management Practices for On -Site Sewage Disposal in CARAs) shall apply under these circumstances which effectively limit maximum Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-116 December 2018 LAND USE ��f 1 r� .� density to approximately 3.5 units per acre. The so-called "bright line" rule adopted by the Growth Management Hearings Boards suggests that four units per acre is a minimum urban density. However, the Boards have also recognized that jurisdictions may apply densities below that line in Urban Growth Areas if there is a compelling GMA reason for doing so. Protection of critical areas, including CARAs, has been recognized by the Hearings Boards as such a reason. In the Urban Growth Area, the CARA serves to protect the same groundwater aquifer that supplies the public water supply for the Urban Growth Area—the Public Utility District's Sparling Well located within the Urban Growth Area at the corner of Kennedy Road and Rhody Drive (SR 19). The Zoning Map indicates several additional areas designated for moderate and high density residential development within sewer service areas that are in close proximity to existing commercial centers and community facilities such as the Chimacum Creek Elementary School and the County Library. Open space and greenbelt areas have also been identified for the Urban Growth Area, especially along the Chimacum Creek corridor, in associated wetland areas and along the Port Townsend Bay marine shoreline at the mouth of Chimacum Creek where substantial shoreline restoration has been completed at the site of a former log dump and at the Irondale smelter site. Concurrently with development and re- Refer to the Transportation development of the Urban Growth Area, a primary urban design Element, Non -Motorized Trail consideration is to create better connections between residential and & Standards commercial uses, non -motorized access to transit services, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and overall attention to non -motorized transportation connectivity. An urban growth area determination may include a reasonable land market supply factor and shall permit a range of urban densities and uses. (36.70A.770(2)). Single-family and multi -family residential, urban commercial, light industrial, lands for public purposes, and open space and greenbelt land needs are incorporated in the Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area. Sizing of the Urban Growth Area was intended to include only those areas "characterized by urban growth ...or...adjacent to territory already characterized by urban growth" consistent with the Act. A reasonable land market supply factor was applied to discourage adverse increases to land and housing values in the Urban Growth Area. Reduction factors to account for lands needed for roads and utilities and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas were also applied. Documentation of supporting population and land area analysis are found in the Special Study and in the Port Hadlock/Irondale Urban Growth Area Buildout Analysis, dated March 4, 2004, and the Proposed Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-117 December 2018 LAND USE Irondale/Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area: Dwelling Unit & Population Holding Capacity Analysis, Cascadia Community Planning Services, January 21, 2009, and updated in the 2018 Periodic Review; see Appendix E. Cities and counties have discretion in their comprehensive plans to make many choices about accommodating growth. (36.70A.110(2).) Planning for an unincorporated Urban Growth Area in eastern Jefferson County has been on-going since the initial GMA Comprehensive Plan for the County was adopted in 1998. The Special Study was a collaborative joint planning process between the City of Port Townsend and the County that entailed a broad analysis of population and employment growth and land use needs as well as alternative Urban Growth Area boundary configurations and their associated impacts. It presented many choices about accommodating growth. One of the key findings of the Special Studywas that the County experienced a significant amount of "retail leakage" to urban areas in adjacent counties due to an inadequate commercial land use base in the County. The City of Port Townsend and the County also jointly chose through the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee to accommodate new growth through formation of a Tri -Area Unincorporated Urban Growth Area rather than accommodate the unmet demand for commercial growth in the existing Port Townsend Urban Growth Area. The Comprehensive Plan and the CWPPs both identify the Tri -Area (now Port Hadlock / Irondale Unincorporated Urban Growth Area) as the primary regional commercial growth center for the unincorporated County. However, the lack of the full range of urban services, including a sanitary sewer system, has been an impediment to significant commercial development and job creation. The Urban Growth Area planning process involved an extensive amount of public involvement. The Implementation Plan for the Special Study identified and analyzed more specific Urban Growth Area land use alternatives for the area. Because of the extensive public involvement process and capital facilities impact analysis conducted throughout the life of the Special Study, the Tri -Area Urban Growth Area represents a significantly smaller, more compact and more fiscally viable Urban Growth Area than originally proposed in the DSEIS/FSEIS prepared as a part of the Special Study. Urban growth should be located first in areas already characterized by urban growth that have adequate existing public facility and service capacities to serve such development, second in areas already characterized by urban growth that will be served adequately by a combination of both existing public facilities and services and any additional Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-118 December 2018 LAND USE needed public facilities and services that are provided by either public or private sources, and third in the remaining portions of the urban growth areas. (36.70A.110(3)). The Special Study included several alternative Urban Growth Area boundaries and permitted land use alternatives for Urban Growth Areas in Jefferson County. One of these alternatives (Alternative 1) was not to adopt a new unincorporated Urban Growth Area but rather accommodate the unmet need for regional commercial growth identified in the Special Study through intensification of the existing Port Townsend Urban Growth Area. Following issuance of the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Amendments, dated August 1999 (FSEIS) the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee (comprised of three City Councilors and three County Commissioners) decided on August 24, 1999 (by a vote of 5 to 1) to move forward with Urban Growth Area implementation for Port Hadlock / Irondale and to reject implementation of Alternative 1—effectively precluding allocation of the unmet employment and commercial growth needs identified in the Special Study to the existing Port Townsend Urban Growth Area. Phased Implementation In 2002, Port Hadlock / Irondale lacked the full range of urban services needed for immediate Urban Growth Area implementation indicated in CWPP 2.1, above. Therefore, the Comprehensive Plan had to plan for the provision of those services as required by RCW 36.70A.110(3). The Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area was programmatically defined in several phases. The initial phase involved amendments to the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan in 2002 to adopt the final Urban Growth Area boundary, land use map and interim levels of service for urban facilities as well as goals and policies guiding the development of the Urban Growth Area. This included identification of additional plans and capital facilities (including costs and funding sources) needed to implement the full range of urban services and facilities within the Urban Growth Area. The next phase involved preparation and adoption of Urban Growth Area development regulations now codified in Chapter 18.18 of the JCC. This phase also included completion of the capital facility plans needed to implement the full range of urban services required in CWPP 2.1, including the adoption of urban level of service standards for Urban Growth Area transportation improvements, storm water management facilities, and a new sanitary sewer system. These capital facility plans are adopted herein by reference and are included as appendices to the Comprehensive Plan. The Urban Growth Area functional capital facility plans as adopted herein are available under separate cover and include: ► Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area Sewer Facility Plan, September 2008 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-119 December 2018 LAND USE ► Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area Stormwater Management Plan, May 2004 ► Port Hadlock/Irondale Urban Growth Area Transportation Plan, May 2004 as updated in Appendix C Consistent with CWPP 1.5, the adopted Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area General Sewer Plan identifies phased development areas within the Urban Growth Area based on where the six (6) year capital facilities plan is prepared to provide urban sanitary sewer service in the Urban Growth Area core, followed by expansion of sewer service availability throughout the Urban Growth Area in the 20 year planning period. More complete discussion and analysis of these areas are found in the "Capital Facilities" section of this element and in the adopted Urban Growth Area General Sewer Plan. Public involvement was a key component of all phases of Urban Growth Area planning. The County appointed an Urban Growth Area Citizen Advisory Committee during the initial Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area boundary and land use planning phase in 2001. The CAC was comprised of local Urban Growth Area residents and business owners and participated in developing the initial recommendations for the Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area boundary and land use designations adopted in 2002. An Urban Growth Area Citizens Task Force was appointed in 2004, again comprised of local business owners and residents, to help the Planning Commission Urban Growth Area Subcommittee develop specific implementing regulations and capital facility development standards for the Urban Growth Area. Alternative Phasing Sewer Po/icy Within the UGA, the principal barrier to greater density is the lack of a sanitary sewer. Some communities in Washington State allow development activity on alternative wastewater treatment systems that do not preclude future hook-up to traditional sewer. For example, Kitsap County explored pocket plants, membrane bioreactor treatment systems, and community drain fields, and the Growth Management Hearings Board found these types of systems provided an urban level of service for new development (KCRP VI v. Kitsop County; Case 06-3- 0007). Pierce County allows dry sewer lines to be installed; residential development up to the maximum density may be allowed, if lots in excess of the density permitted with on-site septic cannot be developed until the sewer line is extended and connected to all the lots. The City of Yakima allows urban development if there are either public sewer systems or approved community sewer systems. A policy is included allowing for alternative technologies and phasing to advance development in the Urban Growth Area, and meet community needs such as for housing variety and affordability. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-120 December 2018 LAND USE 0 Land Use Map & Zoning Designations The Future Land Use and Zoning Map, adopted as a part of this element, is the graphic representation of the densities and intensities of use and the goals, policies and strategies contained within this plan. The Land Use and Zoning Maps were developed based on consistency with the GMA, community involvement, consideration of the 1995 Tri - Area Community Development Plan, the results of the Special Study, the Proposed Irondale/Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area: Dwelling Unit & Population Holding Capacity Analysis, Cascadia Community Planning Services, January 21, 2009, and the specific criteria contained within this element. Land use and zoning designations are as follows: ► The Urban Low Density Residential (UGA-LDR) zone will allow housing density from four (4) to six (6) dwelling units per acre. Moderate Density Residential (UGA-MDR) zoning will allow housing at a density of 7-12 units per acre. The High Density Residential (UGA- HDR) zone will allow housing at a density of 13-18 dwelling units per acre. ► The Urban Commercial (UGA-UC) zone covers both the existing and planned future commercial development in the Port Hadlock core area and along Rhody Drive from Ness" Corner along the commercial strip fronting SR 19. The Visitor -Oriented Commercial (UGA-VOC) zone is applied to the tourism -oriented potential development area around the Old Alcohol Plant. ► The Urban Light Industrial (UGA-LI) zone in the UGA applies to a largely developed industrial area: all but 5 acres are already in light industrial use. These uses are in the southwest corner of the UGA well buffered from the bulk of the residential neighborhoods in the community. ► Public facilities (UGA-P) comprise 80 acres, including public park and open space areas, the Library and Chimacum Creek Elementary School, the Jefferson County Sheriffs Office and Jail, Jefferson County Public Works Department Maintenance Yard, and the JPUD's Sparling Well facility along Rhody Drive and the Kivley Well in Port Hadlock. Rural zones apply until urban wastewater services are available, and then Urban zones apply. See Exhibit 1-21. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-121 December 2018 LAND USE EXHIBIT 1-21 Transitional Rural Zoning RR -10 Source: Jefferson County, 2009. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 1-122 Irondale & Port Hadlock UGA Transitional Rural Zoning November 9, 2009 I � UGA Boundary 1 Fy. CC - Convenience Crossroad - GC - General Crossroad PPR - Parks. 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Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 1-122 LAND USE Dwelling Unit& Population Holding CapacityAnalysis Planning analysis of the Urban Growth Area's capacity was conducted in by Community Development staff for the 2018 Comprehensive Plan using the current population allocation from Resolution No. 38-15, and the methodology outlined in the 2009 Cascadia Community Planning Services analysis. The Comprehensive Plan population growth projections for 2018-2038 indicate a 20 -year projected growth of 1,516 residents for the Urban Growth Area. The capacity analysis prepared for the 2018 Periodic Update illustrates there is a capacity for new population of 1,518-2,413. Thus, there is capacity to meet the 20 -year growth projection. EXHIBIT 1-23 Estimated Total Dwelling Unit & Population Holding Capacity DwellingsPopulation Estimated Net Additional Capacity of Vacant & 723-1,149 1,518- 2,413 Underdeveloped Lands Estimated Existing Dwelling Units & Population on 1,380* 2,898 Vacant & Underdeveloped Lands Estimated Holding Capacity Range at Build -Out 2,103-2,529 4,416-5,311 Source: Jefferson County, 2018. 1,352 in 2075x 1.06% growth rate from 2010 to 2016 = 1,380 (1261 in "developed areas; 119 in "underdeveloped" areas). Projected population 2038 = 5,394 5,311-5,394 = (83) Housing Variety&Affordability Aside from the extension of sewer, other obstacles to urban development include the size of older semi -rural lots and ownership that make redevelopment difficult. Some solutions could be to offer incentives such as fee reductions or permit fast -tracking for infill housing such as accessory dwelling units. Lot consolidation incentives could include: density bonuses, reduced yards, reduced parking, fee waivers and permit fast -tracking in exchange for implementing lot consolidation. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-124 December 2018 LAND USE®�f Urban Growth Area Goals & Policies The goals and policies of the Urban Growth Area element provide direction for the development of Jefferson County's Port Hadlock / Irondale Unincorporated Urban Growth Area. They outline specific criteria for urban development, incorporating issues and opportunities identified by County residents in the public Urban Growth Area planning process. .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-30 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. .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-31 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-32 Provide urban development design that promotes healthy communities through policies that promote healthy lifestyles. ► Policy LU -P-32.1 Encourage and facilitate urban regional - scale economic activities in unincorporated Urban Growth Areas which provide for County -wide goods, services, and employment opportunities. ► Policy LU -P-32.2 Direct new urban growth into areas that are already characterized by existing urban growth or adjacent to areas characterized by urban growth. Within the confines of the GMA, urban levels of services (capital facilities and infrastructure) should be scaled to the needs of urban growth areas and the ability of businesses, homeowners, workers, and the public to finance them. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-125 December 2018 LAND USE �/ C Policy LU -P-32.3 Ensure future infrastructure improvements are appropriately sized and scaled to the planned population projections and development densities in the County. The level of urban infrastructure must serve the needs of the public, protect the environment and be affordable. Use Health Impact Assessments in the decision-making process of prioritizing capital projects, in order to make progress on healthy community goals. Policy LU -P-32.4 Encourage growth in the Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area commensurate with the appropriate level of urban public facility and service capacities consistent with adopted plans, projections and interlocal agreements. ► Policy LU -P-32.5 Plan urban governmental services at urban levels of services prior to or concurrent with development. (See Capital Facilities and Utilities Element for a list of urban public facilities and their adopted levels of service). Policy LU -P-32.6 Consider Urban Growth Area development plans that allow urban development on septic systems or alternative wastewater treatment systems in a site design process, such as a binding site plan, subdivision or shadow—plat, that ensures future urban development will not be precluded, and develop regulations that facilitate urban infill in areas previously developed or platted at sub urban densities, including multiple accessory dwelling units. ► Policy LU -P-32.7 Provide incentives for affordable housing through planned urban densities initially on septic systems. ► Policy LU -P-32.8 Provide incentives for efficient development patterns such as lot consolidation. ► Policy LU -P-32.9 Consider developing an affordable housing incentives program for the Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area per RCW 36.70a.540, as funding allows. ► Policy LU -P-32.10 Support legislative efforts to allow tax exemptions for housing in unincorporated Urban Growth Areas for rural counties like Jefferson County. Include support for multifamily tax credits such as federal low income housing tax credits (LIHTC) and project - based vouchers (Section 8). ► Policy LU -P-32.11 Periodically review development regulations for potential affordable housing barriers with for-profit and non-profit housing providers and community members. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-126 December 2018 LAND USE ®! 1 ► Policy LU -P-32.12 Consider allowing tiny homes as accessory Refer to the Housing Element, dwelling units or where mobile home parks are allowed. Adopt tiny I Policy HS-P-Z.Z, and the home building standards such as Appendix Q, International Housing Action Plan Residential Code. ► Policy LU -P-32.13 Set a walkability standard (for example, a quarter mile) for residential access to daily retail and transit stops in urban areas. Adopt a service standard that can be applied to urban or rural village centers throughout the county. ► Policy LU -P-32.14 Incorporate physical activity measures into the design of project evaluation studies, such as multimodal transportation planning, community design, or community health studies.. ► Policy LU -P-32.15 Incorporate traffic calming measures where needed to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety. ► Policy LU -P-32.16 Facilitate non -motorized transportation and reduce the need for automobile parking in pedestrian use areas through development regulations in the Irondale / Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area. ► Policy LU -P-32.17 Support farmer's markets and farm stands in urban, rural residential, and commercial districts. ► Policy LU -P-32.18 Encourage small-scale urban community farming and gardening, consistent with urban plans. ► Policy LU -P-32.19 Maximize opportunities to incorporate urban home and community gardens in new development. Allow community gardens to count toward park and open space requirements. ► Policy LU -P-32.20 Promote equitable access to food growing opportunities. Identify neighborhoods that are underserved by open space and healthy -eating opportunities, including access to existing urban agriculture resources. Prioritize the development of new urban agriculture sites in low-income and underserved neighborhoods. Policy LU -P-32.21 Support and expand access to school gardens and safe multi -modal non -motorized transportation facilities around schools. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-127 December 2018 LAND USE # ► Policy LU -P-32.22 Provide mixed use development strategies in the commercial centers of the Urban Growth Area to provide housing within walkable distance to services, food, transit, and parks; and to promote neighborhoods that foster interaction. Incentivize mixed- use developments to provide affordable housing. Refer to the Transportation Element, Non -motorized Trail & Standards, and Goal TR -G-4 ► Policy LU -P-32.23 Identify non -motorized transportation connections that provide opportunities, such as sidewalks and bicycle lanes, for physical activity as key elements to mixed use center planning. ► Policy LU -P-32.24 Prioritize the placement of community services in neighborhood centers (i.e. health clinics, childcare centers, senior centers, libraries, educational facilities, etc.). ► Policy LU -P-32.25 Coordinate with the respective purveyor, special district, agency, or other entities delivering, or who are anticipated to deliver, urban public facilities and services to ensure that growth and development are timed, phased, and consistent with the provision of adequate urban level facilities and services. The County shall conduct the coordination with other providers during Comprehensive Plan periodic updates when growth allocations or levels of service are revisited, or during the development review process. Policy LU -P-32.26 Ensure the provision of adequate levels of service for urban public facilities and services. Where the County is not the urban public facility or service provider for the unincorporated Urban Growth Area, the County may adopt an Interlocal Agreement with the appropriate service provider. Such agreements, when utilized, shall include the level of urban public facilities and services. ► Policy LU -P-32.27 Recognizing that the Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area has a limited amount of undeveloped commercial parcels suitable for attracting and accommodating regional commercial development, conduct periodic evaluation of commercial land needs to ensure the adequacy of commercial zones to provide community goods and services and to promote economic development. Policy LU -P-32.28 Provide for on-going review and evaluation of the Port Hadlock / Irondale Unincorporated Urban Growth Area to monitor the rate of development, land supply and availability, market conditions, infrastructure implementation and costs in order to identify constraints to growth in the Urban Growth Area and recommend corrective actions, where appropriate. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-128 December 2018 LAND USE # Urban Level Capital Facilities .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-33 Provide infrastructure for the needs of Urban Growth Areas, Master Planned Resorts, and Rural Village Centers, but limit the establishment or expansion of urban -level development and infrastructure to rural residential and small rural commercial crossroads. Policy LU -P-33.1 Ensure that expansion of urban infrastructure occurs in coordination with designated land uses based on projected growth or land supply needs and will be concurrent with amendments to the comprehensive plan. Policy LU -P-33.2 Ensure that where the County assumes maintenance responsibilities for infrastructure, the infrastructure is adequately designed to meet the area growth needs and to fulfill the functions the infrastructure is intended to perform. Policy LU -P-33.3 Require that development provide, plan, or mitigate for, an appropriate level of service for capital facilities including, but not limited to, potable water supply, fire flow, adequate sanitary sewerage treatment and disposal, stormwater management, and roads, including sidewalks where required by adopted urban road standards. Policy LU -P-33.4 Ensure the planning and implementation of transportation and stormwater management facilities in the unincorporated Urban Growth Area reflects consistency with the goals and policies in the Urban Growth Area Stormwater Management Plan and the Urban Growth Area Transportation Plan adopted as components of this Comprehensive Plan. Policy LU -P-33.5 Maintain consistency with the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element, as amended. All adopted Level of Service Standards (LOS) for Category A, B and C Public Facilities identified in the Element shall apply to the Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area, except as may be modified by or provided for separately in an adopted Urban Growth Area -specific Capital Facility Plan, including the Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area Sewer Facilities Plan, Transportation Plan and Stormwater Management Plan. Policy LU -P-33.6 In addition to the LOS adopted for public facilities in the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element of this Comprehensive Plan, adopt Urban LOS standards for the following capital facilities and public services in the Port Hadlock / Irondale Unincorporated Urban Growth Area: Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-129 December 2018 LAND USE a. On -Site Septic Sewage Treatment and Disposal: Per Jefferson County Code Chapter 8.15 (On -Site Sewage Disposal Systems) b. Sanitary Sewer: Per the adopted Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area General Sewer Plan and Port Hadlock Wastewater Facility Final Design. c. Stormwater Management: Per the Washington Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (DOE Manual), as amended. d. Transportation: Maintain Level of Service standard "D" or better on all road facilities within Urban Areas (Urban Growth Areas) as established by the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO), based upon Average Annual Daily Trips. e. Jefferson County Public Utility District Urban Growth Area Public Water System Design Criteria Demand Average Daily Demand (466 GPD/ERU) Maximum Daily Demand (933 GPD/ERU) Water Spout, Jefferson County Fire Flow: The adopted Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) for Jefferson County establishes the Fire Flow level of service requirements for the Urban Growth Area Water System. The requirements are identified in Table 4-1 of the CWSP, as may be amended. Storm wa ter Management .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-34 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. ► Policy LU -P-34.1 Manage stormwater runoff in the Urban Growth Area in compliance with the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. ► Policy LU -P-34.2 Use the technical standards from the Washington Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington to manage stormwater within the Irondale and Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area. ► Policy LU -P-34.3 Develop and implement an Irondale and Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area Stormwater Management Program. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-130 December 2018 LAND USE # ► Policy LU -P-34.4 Increase the public's knowledge of stormwater runoff issues and support public involvement in stormwater management by developing and implementing a Stormwater Management Public Education component of the Irondale and Port Hadlock Stormwater Management Program. ► Policy LU -P-34.5 Ensure the continued operation of stormwater management facilities by developing and implementing a Stormwater Management Facility Operation and Maintenance component of the Irondale and Port Hadlock Stormwater Management Program. ► Policy LU -P-34.6 Ensure that stormwater management activities are effective by developing and implementing a Water Quality Monitoring and Stream Gauging component of the Irondale and Port Hadlock Stormwater Management Program. ► Policy LU -P-34.7 Develop a stable and equitable revenue source to fund a Port Hadlock/Irondale Urban Growth Area Stormwater Management Program. ► Policy LU -P-34.8 Maintain an inventory of public and private stormwater management facilities within the Urban Growth Area. ► Policy LU -P-34.9 Join with State and local agencies and private landowners to plan, finance, and construct regional stormwater management facilities and to remediate existing stormwater management deficiencies. ► Policy LU -P-34.10 Minimize adverse stormwater impacts and preserve aquifer recharge by encouraging Low Impact Development design strategies. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-131 December 2018 LAND USE # Transporta tion ................................................................................................................. Refer to the Transportation Goal LU -G-35 Encourage efficient multimodal Element, Goals TR -G-4 and trans ortation systems that are based on regional p Y g Transp andAppendixendixC— Transportation Technical priorities and coordinated with county and city Appendix comprehensive plans, in order to connect people from where they live to where they work, learn and play. ► Policy LU -P-35.1 Encourage the use of roadway features that enhance urban qualities by applying urban standards as deemed appropriate in the Urban Growth Area. Make these facilities safe and accessible for all modes of transport, including pedestrians and cyclists. ► Policy LU -P-35.2 Require that subdivision and commercial project designs address the following issues: a. Cost effective transit and delivery of emergency services; b. Provisions for all transportation modes, including electric vehicle infrastructure; c. Dedication of rights of way for existing and future transportation needs; d. Motorized and nonmotorized access; e. Sidewalks and bicycle pathways; f. Compatibility between motorized vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users g. Inclusion of transit and bicycle friendly design elements h. Adequate parking for non -peak period; and L Frontage improvements and roadway features to meet urban design standards within the Irondale-Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area. j. Freight access and mobility ► Policy LU -P-35.3 Develop a Complete Streets model to all new construction and redevelopment of roadways in the Urban Growth Area to make roadways accessible for all users, including vehicles, bicyclists, public transportation vehicles and riders, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-132 December 2018 LAND USE f Green Space Planning in Urban Growth Area .................................................................................................................. Goal LU -G-36 Identify and protect open space corridors within and abutting the Urban Growth Area. ► Policy LU -P-36.1 Tie non -motorized transportation planning to urban open space planning, and consider connectivity of urban/rural greenways. Identify open space corridors and urban separators. Identify open space lands and corridors within Urban Growth Areas. Consider lands useful for recreation, wildlife habitat, trails, and connection of critical areas per PCW 36.70A.160. ► Policy LU -P-36.2 Identify implementation strategies and regulatory and non -regulatory techniques to protect the corridors. ► Policy LU -P-36.3 Develop innovative ways to apply gross residential density in areas that have planned greenspace or critical area protection areas. ► Policy LU -P-36.4 Develop Transfer of Development Rights program to create a market solution using Urban Growth Area density to protect rural lands and resource areas from conversion. ► Policy LU -P-36.5 Explore the potential to conserve an open -space corridor along Chimacum Creek, such as through transfer of development rights and on-site density transfer for properties along the creek. Coordinate efforts with Jefferson Land Trust, Jefferson Conservation District preservation and restoration efforts, and Public Works wastewater treatment facility access planning efforts. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-133 December 2018 LAND USE # 1.5 ACTION PLAN Exhibit 1-24 highlights key activities the County can use to implement the Land Use Element over the next eight years (prior to the next periodic update), several in partnership with other entities: EXHIBIT 1-24 Land Use Action Plan Action Description Implement Overlays Address Highway 20 View Corridor Overlay on Zoning Maps and UDC as appropriate. ► Work with economic development entities on a study and potential location for Highway/Commuter Corridor Overlay. Integrate healthy and active ► Implement goals and policies supporting active living and access living into system plans and to healthy foods, into development plans for UGA, Non -Motorized codes Transportation & Recreation Plan„ PROS Plan, and into the Unified Development Code. Encourage urban densities in ► Address innovative wastewater treatment facilities that do not UGAs preclude future urban services. ► Seek funding for Irondale/Port Hadlock Wastewater Facility Encourage legislative ► Support the Road Map initiative by the Ruckelshaus Center and solutions to address needs of other legislative initiatives that address needs of rural counties, rural counties particularly affordable housing and living wage jobs. ► Review LAMIRDS and add additional flexibility to boundaries and uses, meeting GMA requirements. Seek legislative amendments to GMA where appropriate. Economic Development ► Seek opportunities for additional economic development in Glen Cove. Refer to the Economic Prioritize Glen Cove and Irondale/Port Development Element for Hadlock UGA as priority economic additional information development areas. Source: Jefferson County, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 1-134 December 2018 2 Natural Resources Historically, Jefferson County was almost entirely a resource - extraction based economy. Today, large areas of Jefferson County remain in natural resource production, and the County must balance competing needs for rural economic development, housing capacity, and the long-term sustainability of forestry, agriculture, aquaculture, and mineral extraction activities. Efforts to protect resource lands include regional conservation stewardship programs, and public and private conservation easements. Jefferson County's forests, agriculture, fish and shellfish are still vital to our community and must be managed and protected for future generations. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-1 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 2.1 PURPOSE The purpose of the Natural Resources element is to classify, protect and enhance the yield and function of Jefferson County's natural resource lands. Because of the complexity of the issues associated with natural resource lands, several other elements of this Comprehensive Plan interact with the natural resource element: ► Land Use Element. Natural resource lands and industries are important components of the county's rural character and economy. The abundance of natural resources provides a strong sense of place and supports the diverse mixture of livelihoods and lifestyles that make Jefferson County unique. A significant percentage of the land in Jefferson County is in natural resource production. To conserve these lands for productive use by natural resource-based industries, it is essential to maintain large contiguous parcels and ensure the compatibility of surrounding land uses. ► Environment Element. Natural resource lands provide important environmental functions, including surface water protection, habitat enhancement, ground water recharge, and carbon sequestration. Significant environmental features on natural resource lands are preserved using best management practices. P. Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Element. Forest and agricultural lands provide one aspect of Jefferson County's open space network that provides important visual and ecological benefits. Recreation services offered by parklands, trails and open space are valuable to County residents and visitors alike because they provide opportunities for meeting social, recreational and cultural needs; economic development; historic and cultural preservation; and for community livability and high quality of life. Natural resource lands are preserved as essential components of the fabric of open space in Jefferson County. P. Economic Development Element. Natural resource industries continue to be important sectors of the county's economy. Despite significant structural changes in these industries in recent decades, they remain essential to a diversified local economy. See the Economic Development Element for additional information about increasing resiliency in agriculture -based jobs by creating value- added products and connecting local goods with local markets. New policies to support and enhance these industries are proposed within this Comprehensive Plan. ► Transportation Element. Criteria for agriculture zoning includes consideration of areas that are served by transportation Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-2 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 infrastructure adequate to facilitate transport of agricultural goods to markets. Regarding all natural resources, Transportation Goal TR - G -5 states to "ensure 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". 2.2 TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES Conditions & Trends Jefferson County is fortunate to claim a rich variety of natural resources, including forests, farmland, fisheries and shellfish beds; and deposits of sand, gravel, and minerals. Natural resource industries have played, and will continue to play, a central role in the culture, history, and economy of Jefferson County. These lands also provide aesthetic, recreational, and environmental benefits to the public while contributing to the diverse character of the county. To conserve these resource lands and ensure the continued commercial viability of these industries, three resource land designations have been developed. These designations address the specific needs of each resource industry and meet the guidelines provided by State law. The three major types of resource lands designations in Jefferson County are as follows: ► Forest Lands; P. Mineral Lands; and P. Agricultural Lands. — Aquaculture is a productive activity also addressed along with upland forms of agriculture. Forest Lands Forest lands provide an important and abundant renewable resource in the form of timber, which is milled into lumber and used for the construction of buildings, and other important uses and functions, such as recreation, clean air, and clean water. Timber harvests also provide an important economic benefit to the county by providing jobs and revenue Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-3 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 from timber sales, some of which is reserved for public school funding. Small forest land owners can also get help managing their lands for the conservation of natural resource values and for producing value-added forest products, and with approved forest management plans, owners of timber land in single ownership, consisting of five or more acres, may receive a current use taxation tax break. According to the Jefferson County Assessor, approximately 160,922 acres are taxed based on a use classification as Designated Forest Land, and a / Related to western further 185,683 acres are classified as Washington Department of Natural ` Jefferson County Resources managed timberlands, mostly in western Jefferson County. In total, these two classifications equal about 346,605 acres. These acreages exclude federal lands, which are not counted because they are outside of any state or local jurisdiction's control. Of the total acreage zoned forest lands by Jefferson County (CF -80, RF - 40, IF), approximately 40% is privately held forest land and approximately 60% is in public ownership. Of the public ownership category, approximately 99% is owned by Washington Department of Natural Resources. A majority of the forest lands in East Jefferson County are privately owned, and a majority of the forest lands in western Jefferson County are publicly owned. Mineral Lands Mineral lands provide an important non-renewable resource in the form of sand, gravel, and hard rock basalt. These resources are used in a variety of applications, such as making concrete, restoring beaches, and providing gravel for roads. Mining interests have remarked that the County's gravel deposits are of very high quality (ANSI "perfect", a materials engineering standard from the American National Standards Institute), which means it is highly useful for roadway and other construction activities without further processing. Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) records 13 active surface mining permits in Jefferson County, primarily concentrated in eastern Jefferson County, though two are in western Jefferson County along the Hoh River. < Related to western Jefferson County In addition to these sites under active production, the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) has classified extensive areas in both the eastern and western county as potential source areas for sand and gravel based on soil characteristics. NRCS classifies each soil unit in its soil surveys as a "good," "fair," or "poor" source for these mineral resources. A breakdown of acres in each category for sand and gravel sources is shown in Exhibit 2-1. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-4 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES0 EXHIBIT 2-1 NRCS Potential Mineral Source Soils Sand Rating "Good" 10,889 Rating "Fair" 67,239 Subtotal 78,128 Gravel Rating "Good" 0 Rating "Fair" 60,896 ----- Subtotal 60,896 Total 139,024 Source: USDA NRCS, 2017 These soils, which could potentially serve as source areas for future sand or gravel extraction, are mapped in Exhibit 2-5. Surface soil characteristics and other proxy indicators identify sub -surface geology providing initial data for mineral resource mapping. This preliminary information needs to be refined with other data sources. Much of Jefferson County's forest resources have potential mineral resource value. The forest resource designation provides another level of land use resource protection for unidentified mineral resources within the County. The Department of Community Development and mining interests have periodic discussions regarding mineral resource mapping and locations. Since the County does not have financial resources to conduct independent geological surveys of County -specific resources, available state and federal data sources need to be considered along with ongoing public-private communications. As part of comprehensive planning under the Growth Management Act, a periodic review of potential mineral resource lands of long-term commercial significance is done by the County based upon our available data sources. While sand, gravel, and rock are currently the only mineral resources permitted for active surface extraction in Jefferson County, a variety of other minerals have been recorded in the county, including the following: ► Oil and Natural Gas: DNR has recorded the presence of 29 oil and natural gas wells in Jefferson County—all in western Jefferson County. These wells consist mostly of exploratory drillings, and records show generally poor oil and gas showings at most locations. Roughly half of these wells were drilled between 1930 and 1940, and no new wells have been drilled since 1981. None are known to be producing. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-5 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 ► Metallic Minerals: DNR metallic assay records show isolated occurrences of copper and gold on federal lands in the interior of the county, as well as Abbey Island on the Pacific coast. Manganese deposits have also been recorded in the eastern county, primarily on federal lands and in the Dosewallips River valley. USGS Mineral Resources Data System shows 31 historical mineral mines (metallic and non-metallic) located in Jefferson County. ► Non -Metallic Minerals: DNR records also indicate scattered occurrences of non-metallic mineral resources, including diatomite (a chalky sedimentary rock), limestone, marble, quartz crystal, and peat. The recorded locations of these resources are mapped in Exhibit 2-5. Agricultural Lands Agricultural lands are an essential and valued part of Jefferson County's food system, both for local production and export to other areas. To identify areas that are suitable for agricultural use, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) assigns classifications to farmland soils based on their physical and chemical characteristics and potential for production. Prime Farmland is land that has the best combination of characteristics for agricultural production and is not urban in nature. Farmland of Statewide Importance is quality farmland that does not meet the criteria to be classified as prime farmland, but still has the capability to produce high crop yields when managed appropriately. Exhibit 2-2 shows the acreage of each USDA farmland classification present in Jefferson County. EXHIBIT 2-2 Jefferson County Farmland Classifications Prime Farmland 35,542 Prime Farmland if drained 16,923 Prime Farmland if irrigated 10,577 Prime Farmland if drained and either protected from 796 flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season ..__.._.._._.-- Farmland of Statewide Importance 209,818 Total 273,656 Source: USDA NRCS, 2017 Most of Jefferson County's Prime Farmland soils are in the river valleys of western Jefferson County, particularly along the Hoh and Queets rivers, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-6 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 and in the coastal areas south of La Push. Prime Farmland soils in the eastern county are concentrated in the Dosewallips River valley near Brinnon, in the area around Quilcene, and in the area along Snow Creek between Discovery Bay and Crocker Lake. The Chimacum and Beaver Valley areas contain extensive soils that qualify as Prime Farmland if properly drained, and these areas are home to most of the county's actively cultivated cropland. Eastern Jefferson County also possesses large areas designated as Farmland of Statewide Importance. While these soils may not possess the same physical and chemical characteristics as Prime Farmland soils, they are suited to many types of agricultural activities and represent a valuable potential resource. Aquaculture Resources According to the 2012 USDA Census of Agriculture, while the number of commercial aquaculture operations in Jefferson County was small, they accounted for more than half of the agricultural commodity value produced in the county. Aquaculture is a preferred, water -dependent use of regional and statewide interest that is important to the long-term economic viability, cultural heritage, and environmental health of Jefferson County. Water quality is both an input and output of Aquaculture. Aquaculture requires high water quality for growing: however, this may impact the overall water quality, such as increased nutrient loads. Aquaculture includes commercial and recreational shellfish farming and harvesting, predominantly bivalve mollusk species. In -water finfish farming is conditionally allowed in some shoreline designations by the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program (SMP), though the SMP discourages non-native finfish farming except in limited areas, and the State is phasing out certain net pen uses. Advancing technology is increasing the feasibility of upland fish farming. Fish hatcheries are operated by state, tribal and federal entities and are not under the purview of Jefferson County. Challenges & Opportunities Forest Lands Forestry has a long history in Jefferson County, and large areas of the unincorporated county are devoted to timber production. Forest resource-based industries at Gardiner and in western Jefferson County Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-7 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES have been designated as Resource Based Industrial (RI) zones to Refer also to the Land Use recognize active sawmills and related activities at those sites. If an Element for additional information on natural expansion of forest -based industrial activity occurs, additional RI zoning resources and zoning may be appropriate. It is a challenge to maintain the necessary level of forestry infrastructure with the cyclic nature of the forest industry. The forest industry also experiences challenges from changes in natural resource regulations or enforced regulations like the Endangered Species Act. New forest management strategies may also be necessitated by long-term changes in climate, resulting in moisture and fire frequency changes. The County has historically faced challenges managing the interface between forest lands and residential areas and ensuring that both resource production and the needs of rural residents are protected. The County established a Forest Transition Overlay (FTO), which was originally intended to minimize conflicts between forestry and adjacent rural residential uses, but as written, it is not widely applicable in the County, and it has never been implemented on any specific property. Because the FTO has not been shown to effectively respond to the challenge of managing the forestry/rural residential interface, it is no longer addressed in the policies of this plan. The U.S. Navy's Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program, has proposed to purchase development rights in strategic areas of Jefferson County, much of which are natural resource lands, in order to preempt types of future development that could conflict with critically important Navy missions.. The County has continued interest in the REPI program, as available, and seeks to collaborate with the Navy to identify strategic areas that meet the dual intentions of the program. Minera i Resources Mineral resource extraction activities in Jefferson County are not widespread, but the county contains significant resources that should be protected for future use. A primary challenge associated with mineral resources is that many of the areas with potential extraction value also fall under the umbrella of agriculture or forest resource lands. At present, the Mineral Resource Lands overlay covers a relatively small area compared to the extent of potential mineral resources available in the county. This Comprehensive Plan includes policies to ensure that mineral lands of long-term significance are adequately protected for long-term use and management, even if they are not actively under production in the short-term. The County will also continue to refine its mineral lands inventory to capture all mineral resources of long-term significance. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-8 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES Agriculture While agriculture is a vital part of Jefferson County's economy and culture, barriers to the economic sustainability of farming in the county continue to arise. In recent years, the number of individual farms has trended upward, including a rise in total commodity values. However, sales have decreased per farm, as the local industry transitions towards smaller targeted farm operations. As land values continue to rise, starting and maintaining a productive, profitable farm is challenging for many Jefferson County farmers. An additional challenge, Water Resources Inventory Area 17 (WRIA-17), which is located primarily in Jefferson County, is considered by the State Department of Ecology to be one of the 16 critical "water short" basins in the State of Washington (Washington Department of Ecology, 2018). To ensure that agriculture remains an economically viable option for Jefferson County residents, ongoing planning efforts should fully leverage existing tools and resources and consider novel approaches to address the challenges faced by the county's agricultural community, such as: ► Increasing enrollment in the Current Use Taxation Program to reduce property taxes; ► Additional agricultural conservation measures, such as new zoning overlays, agricultural production districts, or transfer of development rights programs; ► Innovative farm ownership and operation models, such as cluster development or cooperative farms; ► Water conservation and water banking possibilities in areas that may become water -limited. The large extent of local agriculture in Jefferson County makes us uniquely situated to provide healthy, local agricultural goods to our communities. This opportunity has been articulated in related elements of the Comprehensive Plan relating to local agricultural food products, opportunities for local markets, and our community's access to healthy food as one component of a healthy lifestyle. See related information in the Economic Development Element. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Jefferson County 2-9 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 The Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is a community plan to address Jefferson County's primary health priorities of: 1. Access to Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Care; 2. Chronic Disease Prevention; 3. Access to Care; and 4. Immunizations. The importance of this relationship between local agriculture and community access to healthy food is rooted in chronic disease prevention. According to the CHIP, "healthy eating and active living contribute to decreasing the risks of chronic diseases and the related health outcomes. Many social and environmental factors influence the diet and exercise choices individuals make: built environment, knowledge, skills, social support, policies, cost, access, safety, etc." Policies of this Comprehensive Plan support the agricultural community in developing local food systems and local food partnerships. These, in turn, increase our community's access to local, healthy food and improved health outcomes. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-10 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES,�� 2.3 NATURAL RESOURCES FdWiM, Under GMA, designation and classification of resource lands should be approached as a county -wide or regional process, rather than a site -by - site determination. Of particular importance are lands of long-term commercial significance for forest, agriculture, and mineral lands. The GMA identifies resource lands activities and charges the Washington Department of Commerce with developing guidelines for their classification. Criteria for the designation of forest, mineral, and agricultural lands are established in RCW 36.70A.050 and Chapter 365- 190 WAC and summarized below by resource land type. Forest Lands Under GMA, forest resources lands are designated based on the following three factors: ► The land is not already characterized by urban growth; ► The land is capable of being used for forestry production or is already in use for this purpose; and ► The land has long-term commercial significance, determined using the Washington Department of Revenue private forest land grade classification system. (WAC 365-190-060) To conserve the forest resource land base in Jefferson County and maintain the forestry industry while recognizing the diversity of forest landowners, Jefferson County has established the following forestry zoning districts: ► Commercial Forest Lands (CF -80): The purpose of the commercial forest district is to ensure large tracts of forest lands of long-term significance are protected from incompatible uses thereby sustaining the ability of forest resource extraction activities to be maintained as a viable commercial activity. ► Rural Forest Lands (RF -40): The purpose of the rural forest district is to ensure forest lands of long-term significance are protected from incompatible uses thereby sustaining the ability of forest resource extraction activities to be maintained as a viable commercial activity, while allowing for diversity in the size of forest tracts. ► Inholding Forest Lands (IF): This district encompasses parcels at least 20 acres in size that are entirely surrounded by designated Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-11 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 forest resource lands. While important for the preservation of forestry lands, lands in the IF zone are not necessarily forest lands of long- term significance due to their smaller parcel sizes (20 acres). Together, these three zoning districts account for more than 76% of unincorporated areas in Jefferson not under Federal, State, or Tribal jurisdiction. Exhibit 2-3 shows a breakdown of acreage in each of the forest lands zones. EXHIBIT 2-3 Forest Lands Zoning Commercial Forest (CF -80) 309,493 Rural Forest (RF -40) 12,204 Inholding Forest (IF -20) 7,250 Total 328,947 Source: Jefferson County GIS, 2018. Regulations governing the designation of forest land, the allowed uses within Forest land zones, as well as performance and development standards for these lands can be found in the Jefferson County Code, sections 18.15, 18.20, and 18.45. Mineral Lands Under GMA, mineral resource lands are designated based on the following criteria (WAC 365-190-070): ► Counties and cities classify mineral resource lands based on geologic, environmental, and economic factors, existing land uses, and land ownership. It is expected that mineral resource lands will be depleted of minerals over time, and that subsequent land uses may occur on these lands after mining and reclamation is completed. Counties and cities may approve and permit land uses on these mineral resource lands to occur after mining is completed. P. Counties and cities should classify lands with potential long-term commercial significance for extracting at least the following minerals: Sand, gravel, and valuable metallic substances. Other minerals may be classified as appropriate. P. When classifying these areas, counties and cities should use maps and information on location and extent of mineral deposits provided by the Washington Department of Natural Resources, the United Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-12 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES States Geological Service and any relevant information provided by property owners. Counties and cities may also use all or part of a detailed minerals classification system developed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources. ► Classifying mineral resource lands should be based on the geology and the distance to market of potential mineral resource lands, including: — Physical and topographic characteristics of the mineral resource site, including the depth and quantity of the resource and depth of the overburden; — Physical properties of the resource including quality and type; — Projected life of the resource; — Resource availability in the region; and — Accessibility and proximity to the point of use or market. ► Other factors to consider when classifying potential mineral resource lands should include three aspects of mineral resource lands: — The ability to access needed minerals maybe lost if suitable mineral resource lands are not classified and designated; and — The effects of proximity to population areas and the possibility of more intense uses of the land in both the short and long-term, as indicated by the following: • General land use patterns in the area; a Availability of utilities, including water supply; • Surrounding parcel sizes and surrounding uses; • Availability of public roads and other public services; and ® Subdivision or zoning for urban or small lots. — Energy costs of transporting minerals. GMA also requires that counties evaluate future needs for mineral resources and ensure that access to mineral resources of long-term commercial significance is not knowingly precluded. Mineral extraction should be a priority land use for all designated mineral resource lands. Jefferson County has designated mineral resource lands as an overlay to the underlying land use designation. An overlay is used because mining operations are eventually depleted, and sites are restored for other uses, and thus the Mineral Lands designation is not permanent. Upon completion of mining operations and following the reclamation of the site, the overlay is removed, and the site is subject to the underlying land use designation depicted on the Land Use map. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Jefferson County 2-13 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 To be designated as new mineral resource lands for future extraction, lands must have the following characteristics: ► They appear to contain the resource, based upon information supplied by the Washington Department of Natural Resources; ► They are not primarily constrained by critical areas, for example, the 100 -year flood plain or high-quality wetland areas; and, ► They are at least 80 acres in size, of which one forty (40) acre parcel or two twenty (20) acre parcels are currently vacant. The Mineral Resource Lands overlay currently covers approximately 2,339 acres, mostly in the eastern county, which represents less than 2% of the NRCS mineral source soils mapped in Jefferson County. Most of the county's potential gravel source lands are in the Commercial Forest (CF - 80) zone, and sand source lands are concentrated primarily in the Commercial Forest (CF -80) and Rural Residential (RR -20) zones. Regulations governing the classification and designation of mineral lands, allowed, and prohibited uses, and performance and development standards for these lands can be found in the Jefferson County Code, sections 18.15,18.20,18.30, and 18.45. Agricultural Lands Agriculture is not just important as a resource but is essential to modern human life. Not only does the GMA mandate the protection of agricultural lands, farmland conservation is a centerpiece of that legislation. Under GMA, agricultural resource lands are designated based on the following criteria (WAC 365-190-050): ► The land should not already be characterized by urban growth. The land is being used or is capable of being used for agricultural production. Factors to consider include whether the physical conditions are well-suited to agriculture. Soil conditions are important considerations, but some agricultural operations are less dependent on soil quality than others. — Lands currently used for agriculture and those capable of being used for such must be evaluated for designation, and land enrolled in federal conservation programs is recommended for inclusion. — The land capability classification system of the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service shall serve as a primary indicator of agricultural capability. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-14 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES ► The land has long-term commercial significance for agricultural production. Counties and cities should consider the following factors, as applicable: — Presence of prime and unique farmland soils; — Availability of public facilities and services; — Water availability; — Tax status, such as enrollment in a current use taxation program; — Relationship or proximity to urban growth areas, — Predominant parcel size; — Land use settlement patterns and compatibility with agriculture, including intensity of nearby land uses and history of nearby development permits; — Value of the land under alternative uses; and — Proximity to markets. Jefferson County is committed to protecting limited agricultural lands, as well as promoting agriculture as the key component of a strong local food system, which has multiple benefits to the economy, emergency preparedness, health of local citizens, and ecosystem services. Successful, commercial agriculture can be practiced on many types of soils, through a variety of environmentally sound means, on small parcels as well as large, and in all zoning classifications in the county. Small ventures that simply augment family income are valuable to both the land owner and the whole community. To conserve the agricultural resource land base in Jefferson County and maintain the farming industry while recognizing the diversity of agricultural land owners, Agricultural Lands of Long -Term Commercial Significance consist of two designations: ► Prime Agricultural Lands (AP-20)—The purpose of the prime Refer to Transportation agricultural lands zoning classification is to protect and preserve I Element, Goal TR -G -S areas of prime agricultural soils for the continued production of commercial crops, livestock, or other agricultural products requiring relatively large tracts of agricultural land. It is intended to preserve and protect the land, environment, economy, and lifestyle of agriculture in Jefferson County. These lands must be protected as "agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance." — Criteria for Designation: AP -20 Meet all criteria for agricultural production capability established in WAC 365-190-050 and consist, in substantial proportion, of land with prime agricultural soils as defined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service's Soil Survey of Jefferson County, Washington; and Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-15 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES _(0 • Is located in rural areas served by transportation infrastructure adequate to facilitate transport of agricultural goods to market; and • Is in an area characterized by a substantial proportion of undeveloped parcels of land 20 acres or greater in size; and • Is outside of any area designated as Master Planed Resort (MPR) or Urban Growth Area (UGA); and • Is in an area where no existing land uses are present that would seriously interfere with the successful long-term practice of a range of agricultural activities; and • Does not include land currently designated Rural Forest (RF - 40) presently in a parcel size 40 acres or larger, or Commercial Forest (CF -80) or Inholding Forest (IF). ► Agricultural Lands of Local Importance (AL-20)—The purpose of the agricultural lands of local importance is to protect and preserve parcels of land which, while not necessarily consisting of prime agriculture soil or relatively large acreage, are still considered important to the local agricultural economy, lifestyle, and environment. As such they deserve protection as "agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance. To preserve and stimulate agricultural diversity and to maintain an undeveloped land base for future agricultural use, the owner of a parcel may petition the County for designation as Agricultural Land of Local Importance. When the owner of a parcel or an aggregate of parcels petitions successfully for rezone to agriculture, the land shall be considered Agricultural Land of Long Term Commercial Significance, and as such, it shall be afforded the rights and protections of natural resource land. — Criteria for Designation: AL -20 The land is located away from existing land uses that would interfere with agricultural practices; and The land is located outside any area designated as Master Planed Resort (MPR) or Urban Growth Area (UGA) and is not characterized by urban development; and The land is physically and topographically suitable for the practice of commercial agriculture; and Is located in rural areas served by transportation infrastructure adequate to facilitate transport of agricultural goods to market; and If currently designated as Rural Forest (FR -40), the land is already platted into 20 acre of smaller parcels; and The land is not currently designated as Commercial Forest (CF -80) or Inholding Forest (IF). Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-16 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 Regulations governing the designation of agricultural lands, the allowed and prohibited uses, as well as performance and development standards for these lands can be found in the Jefferson County Code, sections 18.15, 18.20.030 ("Ag Code"), 18.30, and 18.45. Agricultural activities, as a use of land, are considered a matter of right in all land use zones and not subject to land use permits or approval from the administrator. Agricultural zoning is implemented using the criteria above, and agricultural zoning is not allowed by GMA in Urban Growth Areas. Examples of the types of agricultural -related activities regulated under JCC 18.20.030 and permittable on Agricultural zoned land include: ► Agricultural -related accessory uses that support, promote, or sustain agricultural operations and production such as, — Storage and refrigeration of regional agricultural products; — Production, sales, and marketing of value-added agricultural products derived from regional sources; — Supplemental sources of on-farm income that support and sustain on-farm agricultural operations and production; — Support services that facilitate the production, marketing, and distribution of agricultural products; and — Off -farm and on-farm sales and marketing of predominantly regional agricultural products and experiences, locally made art and arts and crafts, and ancillary retail sales or service activities. ► Permanent and/or seasonal farm worker housing. ► Agritourism. Agriculturally related activities designed to bring the public to the farm on a temporary or continuous basis, such as U - Pick farm sales, retail sales of farm products, farm mazes, pumpkin patch sales, farm animal viewing and petting, wagon rides, farm tours, horticultural nurseries and associated display gardens, cider pressing, wine or cheese tasting, etc. ► Classes and Schools related to agriculture. ► Veterinary clinics and hospitals. P. Farm Restaurants. ► Campgrounds. ► , Tourist lodging. ► Guide services. P. Commercial display gardens. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-17 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES Agricultural zoned land is also eligible to participate in the County's Open Space Tax Program for reduced property tax rates. Owners of agricultural land can receive technical assistance from the Jefferson County Conservation District, and Washington State University (WSU) Extension. Aquaculture Resources Because land use activities upslope of aquatic areas can affect water quality and other parameters of a healthy aquatic system, the County recognizes the importance of responsibly managing land adjacent to commercially designated aquaculture resource areas, as well as subsistence and recreational harvest areas. The Department of Commerce does not issue guidelines for the classification of aquaculture resource lands. However, GMA does define agriculture as including finfish in upland hatcheries in RCW 36.70A.030(2): "...land primarily devoted to the commercial production of horticultural, viticultural, floricultural, dairy, apiary, vegetable, or animal products or berries, grain, hay, straw, turf, seed, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-18 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 Christmas trees not subject to the excise tax imposed by PCW 84.33.700 through 84.33.740, frnfish in upland hatcheries, or livestock, and that has long-term commercial significance for agricultural production." (RCW 36.70A.030(2)) Because aquaculture is a water -dependent use primarily located in shoreline areas, policies and regulations related to aquaculture are addressed in the County's Shoreline Master Program (JCC 18.25.440). The SMP includes several policies noting the importance of aquaculture and how it may be developed and operated in an environmentally sensitive and economically viable manner. Upland aquaculture outside shoreline jurisdiction is governed by the County's zoning code. Upland aquaculture may qualify as agriculture of long-term significance according to criteria in WAC 365-190. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-19 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES EXHIBIT 2-4 Map of Forest Resource Lands u.r " rorr % i —*.+, e Townsend $1b imeeum r ' a4 7 00, N A 0 2 4 6 Miles [. C my Born de -' Mgh—y F—.tryUsa- County Asc — Feraary Zenln9 v L C y 6—dary I%' Fe y 0 Deelgnared Faznt Land CF -80 C F s j JGA 6—dary ederol Lond `Nrner DNR Managed T'mbe,I nd IF -20 Mi 'd'. g Fo • t ,I RF10 Raral orest /j State Fari< Msnn ix ayrll eLiS Source: Jefferson County GIS, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 2-20 NATURAL RESOURCES EXHIBIT 2-5 Map of Mineral Resource Lands MINERAL RESOURCE LANDS � 101 1–� rz {} QY h West County 1 o r 2 a+.wm t t �AA Port Law a 1 � 6 a Miles C Y Bou d Y 'i Ti ba: Lo,x * Alf- $,If.,. Mine S'nes 0 Copps, (Cu) - Gro.mi -Fair f .i Ry,iV C Y B d"Y Min -1 O G a L L JGA 8 d ♦' Fe Oazom is 6 +''.. F L a w® i - d ,b a Min. (s soa.'f�'; Sl— Pte: k ©M_ R., S d _ Gepa ® o_" 'd Gas we;; Gh, rz v '9 Sa, d - F.;' „ Abp pore: SrPte,M,v 2013 Source: USDA NRCS, 2017, Washington DNR, 2018; Jefferson County CIS, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 2-21 NATURALRESOURCES EXHIBIT 2-6 Map of Agricultural Resource Lands AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE LANDS I PZrltTownsend -*\ 11 � I A I 0 2 4 6 = Miles C-9—d", Kqh—o USDA F-1," Cb—ifiwfl� 0%' Fervy II I UGA 3 mdary W t F, f.---, il F — LI'd A96.0-1 C3 AL 20 1-.: A, 1:1- Lund C3 AP 20 C --i.1 Air, 1,1 Ma, D"', 201 h .. .. . ..... Source: USDA NPCS, 2017,' Jefferson County GIS, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 2-22 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 2.4 GOALS & POLICIES The goals outlined below provide a general direction for both the conservation of Jefferson County's natural resource lands and the enhancement of resource-based industries. These goals are based on the requirements of the GMA, which outlines specific criteria for the conservation of natural resource lands element, and on the issues and opportunities identified by county residents. The Natural Resource Lands policies will provide the basis for a review of the development standards contained in the Jefferson County Forest, Mineral, and Agricultural Lands Ordinances and other regulations as implementing activities following adoption of this Comprehensive Plan. ................................................................................................................. Goal NR -G-1 Encourage the conservation and long term sustainable use of resource lands so their continued future use will not be precluded by other uses; and encourage the long-term sustainability of natural resource-based economic activities throughout Jefferson County. ► Policy NR -P-1.1 Support resource-based economic activities that comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. ► Policy NR -P-1.2 Support cooperative resource management among natural resource landowners, environmental groups, state, federal and tribal governments. ► Policy NR -P-1.3 Consider incentive programs to support resource- based economic activities in rural areas. ► Policy NR -P-1.4 Locate natural resource-based economic activities throughout rural areas in close proximity to designated agricultural, forest or mineral resource lands upon which they are dependent. ► Policy NR -P-1.5 As part of the Comprehensive Plan Update Periodic Review Process under the Growth Management Act, regularly review and update the inventories and designations of forest, mineral, and agricultural resource lands of long-term commercial significance in Jefferson County to ensure that all such designated lands meet requirements of state law, and are available into the future. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-23 December 2018 NATURALRESOURCES .............................................................................................................. Goal NR -G-2 Encourage resource-based economic activities, including markets for ecosystem services, that are compatible with environmental quality. ► Policy NR -P-2.1 Ensure resource-based practices do not cause cumulative adverse impacts, and ensure they mitigate adverse impacts to the environment and adjacent properties. 0 ► Policy NR -P-2.2 Work with stakeholders in cooperative processes Jefferson County to evaluate direct, quantifiable ecosystem services provided by Jefferson County's natural resources, the prospects of participating in economic markets for these services, and the County's role in developing markets. Participate with existing broad -scale planning groups that define uniform standards, characterize and locate areas providing ecosystem services, describe their economic value, examine prospects for markets; and participate at a county level to provide market-based conservation and stewardship based land use plans and actions. Policy NR -P-2.3 Explore incentives that encourage compliance with "best management practices" by resource-based economic activities. Goal NR -G-3 Conserve and protect Forest Resource Lands for long-term economic use and environmental and health benefits. ► Policy NR -P-3.1 Encourage the continued diversity and scale of forestry lands and management practices, and the full utilization of forest lands as a natural, environmental, and economic resource. ► Policy NR -P-3.2 Consider parcels designated as Forest Land in Carolyn Gallaway common ownership separated by a public right-of-way as a single parcel. ► Policy NR -P-3.3 Allow commercial forest management and harvest, mineral extraction, sand and gravel operations, and inert landfills, consistent with State law, on designated commercial forest lands. ► Policy NR -P-3.4 Support and facilitate the improvement of state and local environmental regulations affecting the forest products industry in order to improve operational predictability, minimize regulatory costs to forest land owners, and encourage protection of the forest environment and surrounding watersheds. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-24 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES0 ► Policy NR -P-3.5 Promote the concept and practice of community forestry, where forest land owners are assisted in properly managing their forests for conservation and natural resource value, as well as value-added economic development. ► Policy NR -P-3.6 Encourage small forest land owners to use the Washington Department of Natural Resources Small Forest Land Office and other educational and management assistance providers, to help forest land owners manage their property. ► Policy NR -P-3.7 Promote the use and experimentation of new forest management practices through the DNR and University of Washington School of Forestry's Olympic Natural Resources Center in Forks. ► Policy NR -P-3.8 Recognize and support Firewise and similar programs as part of any educational or management effort to prevent fire destruction, and promote the conservation of forest lands. ............................................................................................................., Goal NR -G-4 Minimize potential conflicts between forest management activities and land use activities within or adjacent to designated forest lands. ► Policy NR -P-4.1 Restrict the extension of service areas of utility local improvement districts, fire districts, or sewer, water, or public utility districts into designated Forest Lands. ► Policy NR -P-4.2 Cooperate with the Washington Department of Natural Resources, forest landowners, and the general public in management of forest lands. .................................................................................................................. Goal NR -G-5 Encourage the continuation of forestry on lands which are not designated as commercial forest resource lands. ► Policy NR -P-5.1 Endorse the use of Forest Management Plans and the planting of a diversity of native trees, especially trees like Western red cedar, red alder, and Western white pine that are resistant to laminated root rot. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-25 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 .................................................................................................................. 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. ► Policy NR -P-6.1 Work with Washington Department of Natural Resources to develop standards and guidelines to identify and address the impact of mining operations on adjoining properties. Conditions placed on mining uses should not have the intent of rendering mining operations economically unfeasible. ► Policy NR -P-6.2 Evaluate small mining operations to determine when the cumulative impact of small operations becomes a significant adverse impact upon the land or upon adjacent lands. ► Policy NR -P-6.3 Preserve water resource quality and quantity in the regulation of mineral extraction activities. I. Policy NR -P-6.4 Designate mineral resource lands as follows: — Mineral Lands of Long -Term Commercial Significance: Properties that have been approved with a mineral resource lands overlay consistent with JCC 18.15.170 and those properties actively being mined for commercial production in compliance with State and County permits, as appropriate. — Provisional Mineral Lands: Areas known to be potential sources of valuable mineral resources, including sand, gravel, stone, or rock, but not included in the MRLO overlay and not in production. These areas include: • Maps and information provided by the Washington Department of Natural Resources, the United States Geological Service, and any relevant information provided by property owners; • Lands classified by NRCS as "good" sources of sand, gravel, or road fill material; and • Lands classified by NRCS as "fair" sources of sand, gravel, or road fill material, and which are located outside cities and urban growth areas. ► Policy NR -P-6.5 The provisional mineral resource designation is an interim measure to protect mineral resources until the presence of a commercially viable mineral deposit can be verified through a geologic study. — Property owners who wish to finalize designation of their property and undertake mining activities may submit a study by a qualified geologist indicating the presence of commercially Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-26 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 significant, accessible mineral resources and request a mineral lands overlay. Likewise, property owners may request removal of their property from the provisional mineral lands designation by submitting a study from a qualified geologist confirming the absence of such resources. — The County may evaluate whether non -mineral lands activities on the provisionally designated areas may foreclose the potential for mineral extraction and request a study of development applicants. The county may condition uses to ensure that significant deposits are not foreclosed over the long term. .................................................................................................................. Goal NR -G-7 Ensure, through Washington 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. ► Policy NR -P-7.1 Ensure that County -required reclamation plans preserve the safety, function and value of adjacent lands including aesthetic and environmental and water resource values. ► Policy NR -P-7.2 Encourage reclamation plans that provide enhanced public value such as parks, playgrounds, open space, trails, wetlands, and fish and wildlife habitat. ► Policy NR -P-7.3 Encourage reclamation that occurs on an ongoing basis as mineral deposits are depleted. .................................................................................................................. Goal NR -G-8 Conserve and protect the agricultural land base and its associated economy and lifestyle. ► Policy NR -P-8.1 Support the conservation of agricultural land through prioritization and protection of parcels large enough to maintain viability of agricultural use, tax incentive programs, the purchase or transfer of development rights, and other methods developed in cooperation with agricultural landowners and managers and stakeholders. ► Policy NR -P-8.2 Coordinate with local, state and federal agencies and organizations to encourage conservation of productive agricultural land through best management practices, including soil and water conservation, drainage, and livestock waste management programs. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-27 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES ► Policy NR -P-8.3 Investigate water conservation and water banking possibilities in areas that may become water -limited. ► Policy NR -P-8.4 Support the preservation of family owned farms by discouraging the conversion of these lands to other uses. ► Policy NR -P-8.5 Support the work of Washington State University Cooperative Extension, and the Jefferson County Conservation District, for technical and marketing assistance for small-scale commercial farmers. ► Policy NR -P-8.6 Collaborate with partners such as North Olympic Development Council (NODC), Washington State University (WSU), and Jefferson County Conservation District to assess likely impacts of climate change on agriculture and to develop mitigation and adaptation strategies suited to Jefferson County's soils and farm economy. ► Policy NR -P-8.7 Consider an Agricultural Production District overlay for lands in cultivation that are not zoned for agriculture to promote continued production and flexible tools, such as clustering. ► Policy NR -P-8.8 Analyze the benefits and feasibility of new or revised development regulations to implement cluster development in rural and resource areas, such as in association with cooperative/joint ownership farming operations. ► Policy NR -P-8.9 In lieu of subdividing agricultural zoned lands, explore innovative zoning techniques, as described under RCW 36.70A.177, to help facilitate the availability of more affordable farm land and create opportunities to expand the market for local food. ► Policy NR -P-8.10 Consider allowing tools that support current and new generation farmers with access to land and housing. .................................................................................................................. Goal NR -G-9 Conserve and protect lands covered with water, aquaculture resources & the lands that sustain them, and associated facilities in order to ensure a long-term commercial and recreational resource base. ► Policy NR -P-9.1 Refer to the Shoreline Management Plan, JCC 18.25.440(1) for all policies related to aquaculture in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Jefferson County 2-28 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 2.5 ACTION PLAN Exhibit 2-7 highlights key activities the County can use to implement the Natural Resources Element over the next eight years (prior to the next periodic update), several in partnership with other entities: EXHIBIT 2-7 Natural Resources Action Plan Action Description Resource Lands Remove the Forest Transition Update UDC to remove the FTO, which was originally established Overlay (FTO) District to minimize conflicts between forestry and adjacent rural Concept from the Unified residential uses, but is not widely applicable in the County, has Development Code. never been implemented, has not responded to any conflicts, nor shown to be protective of natural resources. Mineral Resource Lands Mineral Lands Inventory and Detailed review of available data on mineral resources in Jefferson Assessment County, including assessment of economic impact of mineral extraction and projected future needs. ► Establish baseline inventory of lands to be protected for future mineral resource extraction. Refine and expand mineral lands overlay to capture all areas of long-term commercial significance. Agricultural Lands Conservation Agricultural Use Regulation Evaluate current development regulations for agricultural activities Review and accessory uses to address land supply and affordability challenges for local farmers. Agricultural Community Continue and strengthen communication with Jefferson County Outreach agricultural producers, including the Jefferson County Local Food System Council regarding innovative methods to grow the local agricultural economy and conserve farmland. Local Food Systems and Public Health Local Food Partnerships Work with the Jefferson County Local Food System Council, Jefferson County Public Health, Community Health Improvement Plan, local schools, and other community groups to identify opportunities to strengthen Jefferson County's local food system. Source: Jefferson County, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-29 December 2018 NATURAL RESOURCES 0 [ This page intentionally blank j Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 2-30 December 2018 3 Housing Jefferson County continues to exist as a rural region that provides ideal lands for outdoor recreation, conservation, and resource- based jobs. While the approximately 31,000 residents highly value this enviable "quality of life" there is an existing and growing lack of affordable housing for many sectors of the population, especially for the moderate, low, and very -low income households. Since 2010, the county's average annual growth rate has been nearly 0.6% lower than the 1.6% experienced in prior decades. Even with Jefferson County's current low growth rate, the shortage of attainable housing is not reconciled. The condition of average housing prices being beyond what average wages can attain has been documented over the last two decades in state and local reports, including the Port Townsend/Jefferson County Housing Action Plan (2006). Despite a general national recovery from the Great Recession, defined by the period of 2007-2009, rural areas nationally had a slower and longer recovery period that stretched well into 2012, with complete recovery unlikely to happen in some communities at all. As the lack of affordable housing grows, we must consider a growing list of interrelated factors that influence affordable housing outcomes beyond just housing stock. To develop appropriate housing policies for Jefferson County, this Element discusses a few of these factors such as Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-1 December 2018 HOUSING -0 the economy, jobs, wages, and influences of vacation rentals and seasonal homes on housing stock. 3.1 PURPOSE The purpose of the Housing Element is to ensure the vitality and character of residential neighborhoods by assessing existing and future needs for housing in Jefferson County, so that housing is available for all economic segments of the community now and in the future. Existing residential patterns, demographic trends and projected population growth typically provide the basis for this assessment. Considering significant and growing gaps in rural economic development and affordable and available housing, the Housing Element periodic update will closely align with: P. Economic Development: moderately -priced housing is critical to supportjob creation and expansion ► Capital Facilities/Utilities and Transportation Elements: additional Refer to Transportation housing is best planned for where there are existing or planned Element, Non -motorized Trail &Standards utilities, transit/transportation routes and other community levels of service ► Land Use Element: land use designations and implementing Refer to Land use Element, development standards are key to supporting housing goals and Section 7.4 Urban and related ( goals and policies policies. This Element addresses the range of housing opportunities and the challenges that confront Jefferson County in providing affordable housing options now and over the 20 -year planning period. The County will work cooperatively with public and private housing providers to create and maintain safe and attractive housing stock and encourage the siting and development of affordable housing. 3.2 TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES Jefferson County's residents occupy a range of housing types including private individual single-family residences (9,848), mobile homes and manufactured units (2,890), multi -family complexes, including duplexes, condominiums, and apartments (365). (Washington State Office of Financial Management 2017) Throughout Jefferson County, accessory Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-2 December 2018 HOUSING —0 dwelling units (ADUs) are allowed in all residential zones; the exact contribution of ADUs to overall housing stock in the county is not known. A recent phenomenon in the short-term, transient housing market is on- line Web advertising for short term or vacation rentals (e.g., VRBOs— vacation rentals by owner, Airbnb). While short-term rentals support tourism and provide income for homeowners, they reduce year-round housing supply for permanent residents contributing to rising rent. While the County does not have specific data regarding the short-term transient housing market, state and private data sources can be analyzed developing basic assumptions for Jefferson County. In addition to a lack of data, web -based short-term transient rental companies often sidestep local jurisdiction's regulatory framework, further aggravating holistic policy approaches. Based on the county -wide planning policies adopted by Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend, approximately 36% of all new population growth is targeted to occur in the City of Port Townsend, which is currently the County's single incorporated Urban Growth Area (UGA). The City of Port Townsend's Comprehensive Plan calls for a range of household sizes, housing types and densities. The City of Port Townsend possesses urban levels of planned density and is supported by urban levels of services such as municipal wastewater treatment. Housing development at higher densities in the County's unincorporated areas are possible in the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA. Urban housing densities, however, are stymied by a lack of municipal wastewater treatment. Substantial work has been completed to develop this infrastructure. A sewer facility plan was prepared in 2008 and received state review and approvals along with site design, engineering, and a financing plan. Construction of the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA wastewater treatment project has not begun; however, the property was purchased. The project is construction -ready when funding is available and the County is actively pursuing available sources.. For the 2018 periodic update, consideration is given to options that help in the planning and development of housing in the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA while funding and resources continue to be sought for a sewer system. The City of Port Townsend and Port Ludlow are presently the only two communities that have level of service standards that would accommodate the density, services, and other criteria for locating multi- family residential housing. The Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA is planning for a sewer service area that will meet requirements for higher density housing. Jefferson County contains a predominately -rural residential land use pattern. This pattern allows single-family dwellings throughout a Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-3 December 2018 HOUSING -0 majority of Jefferson County. The Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort, future Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort, Port Hadlock UGA, and Rural Village Centers of Brinnon and Quilcene provide opportunities for greater densities and the creation of multi -family housing units, depending on available infrastructure. Since the last Comprehensive Plan update in 2004 and continuing for the 2018-2038 planning period, population growth is expected to occur at a rate of approximately 1% annually. There is sufficient undeveloped, under -developed and vacant land available to accommodate future housing needs on a gross unit basis. While there is sufficient undeveloped rural residentially -zoned land in the unincorporated county, the barriers to adding to the county's housing stock in a way that provides affordability is constrained by the minimum acreage for creation of new parcels (five acres), land costs, and utility creation/installation costs and availability (legally available water supply and affordable on-site waste water treatment). These factors are principle contributors to a well-documented "affordable housing crisis." Refer to the Economic Development Element for additional information about addressing housing needs as an economic development strategy. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-4 December 2018 1. For planning purposes the definition of "affordable housing" is: Those housing units available for purchase or rent to individuals or families with a gross income between the federally recognized poverty level and the median income for working families in Jefferson County: and who's costs, including utilities, would not exceed 36% of gross income. 2. The provision of affordable housing is acknowledged as a general public need and will be addressed in Jefferson County through private sector programs and projects. Local government should not assume a direct role in the ownership or administration of public assisted housing to meet low income needs, rather this should be left to private, non-profit or quasi -public entities. 3. The housing and/or land use elements of comprehensive plans will include an assessment of land available and the process of siting special purpose housing (such as homeless shelters, group homes, etc.), to ensure that such housing can be accommodated. 4. A sufficient quantity of land will be appropriately zoned or designated to accommodate a wide range of housing types, densities and mixtures. Multi -family housing should only be located with UGAs or rural centers. 5. An affordable housing strategy will be developed as part of the housing element of the comprehensive plan. This affordable housing strategy will examine existing regulations and policies to identify opportunities to encourage the previous of affordable housing mechanisms such as accessory dwelling units ("mother-in-law") or efficient apartments, density bonuses, mitigation fees waivers, priority permit processing and the like. 6. Each UGA shall accommodate its fair share of housing affordable to low and moderate income households according to its percentage share of the county population and by promoting a balanced mix of diverse housing types. 7. Undeveloped land owned by the public entities will be inventoried and those that are appropriately located should be considered for development of low income housing. Consideration of assembling these parcels for development by non-profit housing organizations or private developers should be encouraged. 8. The housing element will include criteria for locating higher density residential areas near public facilities and services, commercial services, arterial or within walking distance ofjobs or transit. HOUSING -0 Some selected statistics on Jefferson County housing, household types and housing affordability appear below. EXHIBIT 3-1 Housing Units by Type, 2017 9,848 L4,074 2,890 365 4 261 20170neUnit 2017Two+ 2017 Mobile Units Homes & Specials ■ Uninc. Jefferson County ■ Port Townsend Source: Washington State Office of Financial Management, 2017 ► About 75% of the county's housing stock consists of single-family homes, which is typical in a rural county and particularly a county that attracts investments in second homes for retirement. ► Another 17% of the county -wide stock consists of manufactured or mobile homes. ► About 8% of the county -wide stock includes two or more attached units. ► The unincorporated county's share of housing shows more mobile homes than Port Townsend, and Port Townsend has a greater share of two or more attached units. P. One of the key means of protecting affordability is retaining older housing stock. About 40% of the county's housing stock was built prior to 1980. Another 40% of the county's housing stock was built from 1980-1999. Only about 20% of the stock has been built since the year 2000 reflecting the slower rate of county growth in more recent years. (ACS 2012-2016) Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-6 December 2018 HOUSING EXHIBIT 3-2 Household Type, County -wide 10x, 80x%1 60% 1c % 20 0% Source: ACS, 2012-2016. 0 Householder not living alone Householder living alone ■ Single parents with, childrer, IN Md1 riec, couple fanily ► Jefferson County's households consist of about 60% who are married or single parenting with children. However, about 30% live alone and another 10% live in a non -family household (e.g. roommates or unmarried). Many of the 40% of households without children are anticipated to include retirees. ► As children grow and as life stages evolve, housing needs may change. Forms of housing that may be more attractive as households shrink in size, or as interest and ability in maintenance change, include: smaller single-family lots, townhomes, accessory dwelling units, planned unit developments, etc. Single parents may also prefer these other housing styles for affordability as well. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 3-7 HOUSING -0 EXHIBIT 3-3 Age, 2016 & 2040 STATE2016 JE FF ER SON 2016 JEFFERSON2040 ■ 0-19 920-39 ■ 40-59 ■ 60+ Source: ESD, 2077 ► Jefferson County has a much higher share of persons aged 60 or older compared to the state. By 2040 that share may decrease but is still expected to be high. ► Per US Census and American Community Survey data, in 2010, the county's share of retirement aged persons 65+ was 26.3% in 2010 growing significantly to 34.7% by 2016. ► Jefferson County has the highest median age in the State of Washington at 53.9 years, with a negative natural increase --deaths outpacing births. Population increase is attributed primarily to migration (2016 Population Trends, OFM). ► Meeting the housing needs of an aging population will be an increasingly important issue in the next 20 years. ► Seniors may desire single-family homes at retirement age, but as their abilities and needs change, other forms of housing with smaller lots, townhomes, or assisted living may be attractive for maintenance and affordability purposes. Since these forms of housing are denser and encouraged in the UGA they would have more access to healthcare and other supportive services. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-8 December 2018 HOUSING -0 EXHIBIT 3-4 Median Household Income U.S. $55,938 $67,864 -._._. ....... - --- ------ State $61,681 $74,702 Jefferson -- -- $49,617 - - $64,612 Note: 2074 (inflation-adjusted dollars) Source. ESD, 2077, ACS 2070 and 2075. P. County median incomes lag that of the state and US. EXHIBIT 3-5 Unemployment Rate, Jan 2014 -Dec 2016 Location Three -Year Average Washington State 5.7% Jefferson County 7.5% Source: Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017; ESD, 2077. ► The county's unemployment rate is underperforming the state for several years in a row and exceeds 6.8%, which is considered distressed. EXHIBIT 3-6 Poverty, 2011-15 IndividualsLocation All .. U.S. 15.5% 27.80/6 State 13.3% 21.2% _ - --- - -__---- -- - ---------- Jefferson ----Jefferson 12.0% 20.4% Source: U.S. Census, ACS 2075, ESD, 2077. ► The county's poverty rate is slightly lower than the state or US though still high at 12%, and about 20% of children live in poverty. ► Attracting higher -wage jobs is a Jefferson County goal to improve employment opportunities and to support attainment of affordable housing. ► Providing opportunities for workforce housing developments that are affordable to workers earning low and median incomes is a Jefferson County goal. Providing a range of housing types is part of an economic development strategy to retain and attract businesses. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-9 December 2018 HOUSING -0 Housing Affordability & Attainability Cost burdened households are those spending 30% or more of their income on housing and earning less than 80% of the county median income. Based on US Housing and Urban Development information based on the 2009-2013 5 -year estimates by the American Community Survey, over 17% of homeowners and 47% of renters are cost -burdened in Jefferson County. There is a gap in the supply of affordable housing to lower incomes. There is only a fraction of housing available to households requiring less than 30% of their income (17 of every 100 units are available and attainable with 30% or less of a household's income). Going to 50% or less of a household's income, there are still only 32 of every 100 units that are attainable at that share of income. (Washington State Affordable Housing Advisory Board, 2015)Employers in Jefferson County report they cannot attract and have difficulty retaining qualified workers due to limited housing supply, including limited affordable housing stock. In addition, employees are finding housing appropriate to their needs only at increasing distances from work, many times outside of the County. Economic impacts from this trend are discussed in the Economic Development Element. Promoting housing variety and greater density in land use and zoning regulations, particularly in UGAs, and securing funding for supporting capital facilities such as sewer or alternative wastewater technologies can help address housing supply and affordability concerns going forward. Another challenge to housing supply and attainability may include short-term rentals. Year round about 75% of units are occupied and about 25% are vacant. Seasonally, the population grows in summer months and the shoulder spring and fall seasons. The almost 25% of vacant units are likely occupied by second -home owners, and a share is used as short-term rentals. Use of housing for short-term rentals can help the homeowner with their mortgage costs; however, if homes are purchased with the primary purpose to rent them on a short-term basis, that can lower the supply of housing and increase costs for permanent residents. Other communities have developed polices and regulations designed to ensure short- term rentals are registered and located in areas that are less disruptive to year-round residents. (MRSC, 2016) Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-10 December 2018 HOUSING Port Hadlock Housing Assisted Housing Programs & Resources in Jefferson County Jefferson County participates and supports area programs that provide housing assistance to income -limited families and individuals and to other special needs groups. The Peninsula Housing Authority, Olympic Community Action Programs and other public and private, non-profit groups provide assistance in the form of funding, services, rental assistance, home rehabilitation and/or homeownership help. Based on recent data, there are insufficient funds and resources to serve all individuals and households that qualify for housing assistance. There is a well-documented lack of affordable rental apartments and houses. The lack of affordable rental units means that households that qualify for rental assistance cannot find homes and apartments whose rent meets "fair market rates." Another challenge to planning and developing affordable housing is the desired proximity that is needed to services that help the county's most vulnerable populations including the low- income elderly, disabled Veterans, disadvantaged youth, and persons with mental and/or physical disabilities. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 3-11 HOUSING -0 Homelessness The Annual Point in Time Count found 187 homeless in Jefferson County on January 26, 2017 Homelessness in Jefferson County is a very real problem not confined to any one sector of the county's population. Homelessness occurs in a variety of ways. Some families or individuals experience job loss, reduced household income, domestic violence, increases in housing, living and medical costs and other displacing events. Some become suddenly homeless and others may be chronically homeless. Homelessness includes those that are accommodated in emergency shelters, stay temporarily with family or friends or other transitory housing or are "unsheltered" living on the streets, in forested areas, in vehicles or other conditions that do not provide safe shelter. Homelessness is a condition found in Jefferson County as well as across the state. The Washington Department of Commerce summaries of Point In Time Counts for Jefferson County show total homeless counted for years 2015, 2016, and 2017 as 272,181, and 187 respectively. Of these totals, the average number of sheltered homeless for the three year period of point -in -time counts was 75. This condition impacts children. All school districts documented some level of student homelessness, particularly in the Quillayute Valley, but also in Chimacum and Port Townsend. Jefferson County's current regulations do not support transitory accommodations, temporary encampments, or other ways to provide additional options for temporary housing for the homeless. This update will include goals and policies that address a variety of means to provide shelter and supportive services to transition the homeless and other vulnerable populations to more permanent housing. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-12 December 2018 HOUSING, 3.3 HOUSING PLAN A Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Jefferson County was drafted by Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP) in 2011, which documents homelessness in Jefferson County from the annual Point In Time Count. This plan provides information about multiple programs providing support to community efforts for people at risk of becoming homeless, such as permanent and temporary housing search/assistance programs for the homeless and rental assistance programs. The 2017 Point In Time Count was lower than previous years; however, it is assumed that the lower 2017 counts relate to systematic issues relating to counting the homeless population within the County. Priorities of the 2015 plan Ending Homelessness in Jefferson County include: 1. Move people into housing first; 2. Stop discharging people into homelessness (healthcare orjustice systems); 3. Improve outreach to homeless people; 4. Emphasize permanent solutions through innovative partnerships; 5. Maintain and preserve the existing supply of affordable housing; 6. Increase the supply of permanent supportive housing; 7. Make the rental assistance system more effective; 8. Increase economic opportunity for homeless people; 9. Implement and utilize new data -collection technology throughout the homeless services system; and 10. Identify and fill gaps in the system. With consideration of the 2015 Ending Homelessness plan priorities and how the County can participate with housing agencies and stakeholders, the Housing Element addresses the following: ► Remove potential barriers to housing ► Create additional housing opportunities ► Seek and promote funding sources to retain and add housing Some of the potential actions toward solutions include: ► Convene or participate in an ad-hoc local panel of for-profit and non- profit developers and housing stakeholders to consider barriers to implementing diverse and affordable housing types. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-13 December 2018 HOUSING €0 ► Evaluate short-term rentals and consider policies to ensure a sufficient housing supply for year-round residents. ► In the Port Had lock/Irondale UGA, allow some development activity on alternative wastewater treatment systems. ► In the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA, offer incentives and fee waivers for infill housing. Creating additional housing opportunities includes: ► Consider allowing tiny homes as ADUs or where co -housing or mobile home parks are allowed. ► Allow Homestead Parcels for resource lands and potentially agricultural activities on larger lots in rural areas. ► Evaluate the development of a housing incentives program for Urban (Port Hadlock/Irondale) and Rural areas per RCW 36.70A.540. ► Explore alternative, GMA compliant, development and performance standards that define bonus residential densities by measuring the reduced levels of resource use and reduced adverse ecological impacts relative to those associated with conventional development. This would be similar to the Planned Rural Residential Development standards, but would provide potential density bonuses to projects with smaller acreages. Funding sources may include: ► To incentivize development of multifamily dwellings in the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA, advocate the legislature for multifamily tax exemptions in unincorporated UGAs in smaller rural counties, where they are now only allowed in large incorporated UGAs and counties with large populations. ► Support Commerce's Low -Income Home Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program for rural property owners. ► Support expansion of federal tax credit programs, such as the Low - Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-14 December 2018 HOUSING 0 3.4 GOALS & POLICIES Safe, affordable housing is a fundamental need for all citizens in Jefferson County. Jefferson County communities are strong, vibrant, and healthy when there is safe and reliable housing that meets the full range of income levels, household sizes, preferences, and needs. Jefferson County citizens' average household incomes have not kept up with increasing prevailing housing costs. The result is a widespread lack of safe and affordable housing for many county residents and especially for populations with special needs. Community engagement in the 2018 periodic update reflect a strong desire for improved housing opportunities on a county -wide basis to address affordability, homelessness, and improved access to economic opportunities. ................................................................................................................. Goal HS -G-1 Encourage and support efforts to increase housing availability for county residents of all income groups. ► Policy HS -P-1.1 Identify locations where housing development can be promoted and work with inter -jurisdictional and public-private cooperative groups to increase a broad spectrum of housing supplies including market -rate homes, moderately -priced homes, and housing for lower income households. ► Policy HS -P-1.2 Assess the progress of County -wide Planning Policy #6 to better document successes, challenges, and opportunities to inform housing programs, the development community and housing advocacy groups. ► Policy HS -P-1.3 Update codes and development standards that Refer to Land Use Element, preserve existing higher densities and improve housing Section 1.4 Urban and related I development and redevelopment opportunities in County Urban goals and policies Growth Areas (UGAs), Rural Village Centers (PVC), Rural Crossroads (CC), and Master Planned Resorts (MPR). ► Policy HS -P-1.4 Provide public and private, non-profit housing Refer to Transportation assistance programs with information on areas where moderate -to- I Element, Public Transit low income housing can be accommodated based on zoning, existing lot density, access to transit,jobs, or other support services. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-15 December 2018 HOUSING Policy HS -P-1.5 Support the Peninsula Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity, and Olympic Community Action Programs, in their efforts to assist income -limited households with funding for home repairs and other housing rehabilitation assistance, including support for multifamily tax credits such as federal low income housing tax credits (LIHTC) and project -based vouchers (Section 8), Policy HS -P-1.6 Through zoning, incentives, and other strategies, encourage the development of housing affordable to the county's workforce across all incomes. These housing types may include single family dwellings with a variety of lot sizes, manufactured homes, clustered homes, co -housing, accessory dwelling units, townhouses, apartments, or other forms appropriate to the urban or rural location. Promote workforce access to services and transportation options for commuting. .................................................................................................................. Refer to Land Use Element, Goal HS -G-2 Promote a variety of housing choices Section 1.4 Urban throughout the county with innovative land use and related policies practices, community redevelopment strategies, development standards, design techniques, and building and infrastructure permit requirements. ► Policy HS -P-2.1 Explore regulatory opportunities that help minimize costs to developing affordable housing while ensuring that public health, safety, and environmental quality standards are not compromised. Policy HS -P-2.2 Encourage and support greater opportunity for the development of innovative housing types to increase the inventory of affordable housing throughout the county. Work cooperatively with public and private housing experts on community redevelopment strategies, residential mixed-use development, single and multi- family attached housing, accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes, apartment houses, mixed-use, senior, and multi -care facilities, community housing, farm worker housing, tiny homes, etc. Encourage development patterns such as clustering in Rural Village Centers and Urban Growth Areas, provided adequate infrastructure and services are in place. Policy HS -P-2.3 Pursue demonstration and pilot projects that document the safety and reliability of innovative technologies such as composting toilets, gray water systems, site-specific nutrient management plans, water conservation, and net zero energy systems that minimize housing development costs, reduce environmental impacts, and provide more affordable housing options throughout the county. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-16 December 2018 HOUSING ► Policy HS -P-2.4 In response to the critical lack of affordable housing, work with stakeholders to initiate housing developments in the Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area and other established rural employment areas allowing higher residential density to be served by more inexpensive wastewater treatment options than a traditional public sanitary sewer facility.. ► Policy HS -P-2.5 Review and revise development standards and land use codes to allow for manufactured home parks, other types of residential parks such as parks for tiny homes, and community land and housing trusts in order to increase housing supplies. ► Policy HS -P-2.6 Consider development standards that would provide bonus densities in return for providing a percentage of low or moderate -income housing units for multi -unit residences in the Irondale/Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area and Rural Village Centers.. ► Policy HS -P-2.7 Reference the Transportation, Capital Facilities, Utilities, and Urban Growth Area Elements of this Plan for public Port Hadlock Properties, PHA facilities planning in connection to planning for affordable housing (top) and zillow(bottom) development sites. ► Policy HS -P-2.8 Consider developing an affordable housing incentives program for Urban (Port Hadlock/Irondale) and Rural areas consistent with RCW 36.70A.540. ► Policy HS -P-2.9 In the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA, allow some development activity on alternative community wastewater treatment systems that do not preclude future hook-up to traditional sewer ► Policy HS -P-2.10 In the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA, offer incentives and fee waivers, as funding is available, for infill housing such as ADUs and for lot consolidation. ► Policy HS -P-2.11 To support the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA, advocate the legislature for multifamily tax exemptions in unincorporated UGAs in smaller rural counties. ► Policy HS -P-2.12 Support Commerce's Low -Income Home Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program for rural property owners. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-17 December 2018 HOUSING, ................................................................................................................. 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. Policy HS -P-3.1 Support weatherization, housing rehabilitation and energy conservation activities and programs to ensure households are safe and well maintained for low-income households. Policy HS -P-3.2 Coordinate with the Peninsula Housing Authority and other groups and agencies to identify areas most in need of rehabilitation assistance and infrastructure improvements. To the extent possible, coordinate public investments in capital infrastructure with rehabilitation efforts. Policy HS -P-3.3 Reinvigorate cooperative City of Port Townsend - County coordination regarding affordable housing, low-income and special needs household assistance and regulatory updates to support affordable housing development throughout Jefferson County. Determine and fund staffing and other resources necessary to sustain continuous coordination regarding affordable housing. .................................................................................................................. Goal HS -G-4 Pursue housing programs that 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). ► Policy HS -P-4.1 Allow for a continuum of care for special needs populations, in UGAs and Rural Village Centers, including emergency housing, transitory accommodations, transitional housing, assisted living, group homes, developmental disability housing, senior housing and low-income housing. Policy HS -P-4.2 Encourage and support the development and implementation of a transitory accommodation permitting process that considers the variety of transitory accommodations that may be deployed, for single-family, small and large indoor and outdoor transitory accommodations in cooperation with willing public and private landowners. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-18 December 2018 HOUSING -0 Policy HS -P-4.3 Coordinate with Olympic Community Action Programs, the Peninsula Housing Authority, nonprofit housing providers, and other public and private housing interests to ensure that low income and special needs housing is sited in locations that are adequately served by necessary support facilities and infrastructure. 3.5 ACTION PLAN Exhibit 3-7 highlights key activities the County can use to implement the Housing Element over the next eight years prior to the next periodic update, several in partnership with other entities: EXHIBIT 3-7 Housing Action Plan Remove Potential Barriers to Convene or participate in an ad-hoc local panel of for-profit and Housing non-profit developers and housing stakeholders to determine if procedural or market barriers need to be addressed to encourage forms of housing already allowed, such as ADUs, co -housing, and manufactured/mobile home parks. Evaluate short-term rentals using available local and state data sources. Determine if a registration program and limits on numbers, zones, or locations are appropriate to help ensure a sufficient housing supply for year-round residents. • In the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA, allow some development activity on alternative wastewater treatment systems. ► In the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA, offer incentives and fee waivers, as funding is available, for infill housing such as ADUs and for lot consolidation. • Participate in planning efforts with other jurisdictions and housing stakeholders to address housing affordability and homelessness, and convene an ad-hoc local panel of for-profit and non-profit developers and housing stakeholders to determine if procedural or market barriers are causing impediments to implementing housing types that are innovative or higher density. ► Evaluate short-term rentals. To ensure such uses do not further restrict the housing supply for year-round residents, the County could examine the prevalence of short-term rentals and determine if a registration program and limits on numbers, zones, or locations are appropriate. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-19 December 2018 HOUSING 0 Create additional housing Evaluate the overall role and purpose of emergency, transitional, opportunities and affordable housing categories—including types of structures such as tiny homes—and evaluate their place within housing strategies, including opportunities, locations, and consequences. Consider allowing tiny homes as ADUs or where co -housing or mobile home parks are allowed, and by adopting International Residential Code standards addressing tiny homes. Allow Homestead Parcels for resource lands and potentially agricultural activities on larger lots in rural areas. A minimum parent parcel size, and siting criteria, may need to be set to ensure that this allowance does not interfere with goals of supporting agriculture. Evaluate the development of a housing incentives program for Urban (Port Hadlock/Irondale) and Rural areas to advance housing variety and affordability per RCW 36.70A.540. Seek and promote funding ► Advocate the legislature for multifamily tax exemptions in sources to retain and add unincorporated UGAs in smaller rural counties. Pursue multi -family housing tax credits, especially at the federal level such as low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) and project -based vouchers (Section 8) Support Commerce's Low -Income Home Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program for rural property owners. Determine how the County can help educate rural property owners about the program. Source: Jefferson County, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 3-20 December 2018 4 Open Space, Parks& Recreation, Historical & Cultural Preservation While the GMA does not require comprehensive plans to include a parks and recreation element absent state funding, the goals of the GMA include retention of open space, enhancement of recreational opportunities, development of parks and recreation facilities, and preservation of significant historical and cultural sites. Further, the County has a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan (2015) that sets forth the County's system plan and helps the County's eligibility for funding. The Jefferson county Parks, Recreation, and Open Space plan is adopted by reference. This element draws from the system plan and connects land use and parks planning together to support healthy active lifestyles for county residents, supports the County's tourism and recreation economic sector, and maintains the county's rich cultural heritage. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 4-1 December 2018 OPEN SPACE, PARKS, & REC., HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION — 0 4.1 PURPOSE Parks and recreational opportunities are important to quality of life in Jefferson County, and a key goal of this Comprehensive Plan is to classify, protect, and enhance parks and open space lands. The purpose of this element is to link them to a county -wide network, develop goals and policies to meet the demand for these facilities and services consistent with GMA, and to incorporate by reference and integrate the Jefferson County Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan Update (2015) with the County's overall comprehensive planning framework. The purpose of the Historical and Cultural Preservation component of this element is to encourage the preservation of historical and pre - European contact sites, structures and artifacts through designation criteria and review processes. 4.2 TRENDS & • ! W • 0% 1:k Conditions & Trends The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation system includes a variety of lands and facilities under the management of County, City of Port Townsend, school district, State, and Federal agencies. Approximately three-fourths of all land in Jefferson County is publicly owned, most notably the Olympic National Park and the Olympic National Forest. Combined, these two areas cover nearly 2 million acres in central Jefferson County. Land owned by Washington State Parks, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the DNR comprises an additional 5,000 acres of public recreational areas and 10 miles of shoreline. Parks owned and managed by Jefferson County are summarized in Exhibit 4-1. A detailed inventory of parks and recreation facilities, including parks, trails, community centers, and open space is contained in the Jefferson County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (PROS Plan), which was updated in 2015. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 4-2 December 2018 OPEN SPACE, PARKS, & REC., HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION 0 EXHIBIT 4-1 Jefferson County Parks Neighborhood Parks County Courthouse Park 2.0 Port Townsend Irondale Community Park 3.0 Port Hadlock Quilcene River & Bay Park East - ------------- 2.0 Quilcene ------ - - -- ------ --------------- Subtotal SubtotaI -- - ----- 7.0 - - - -- -------------- ---_----- County/Community Parks Bob Bates Field 12.0 Port Hadlock Cape George Trailhead 43.0 Port Townsend Chimacum County Park 14.0 Chimacum East Beach County Park 1.0 Marrowstone Island Hicks County Park in Shine 1.0 Port Ludlow Irondale Beach County Park 12.5 Port Hadlock Lake Leland County Park 9.0 Quilcene North Beach County Park 1.0 Port Townsend Quilcene County Park 8.0 Quilcene Quilcene Sports Park/Smackman Field 14.0 Quilcene Subtotal ---- --------- ----- 115.5 - --- Regional Parks Beausite Lake County Park & NW Kiwanis Camp 30.0 Chimacum Gibbs Lake County Park & Trails 601.0 Chimacum H.J. Carroll County Park & Trail 50.0 Chimacum Larry Scott Trail 7.0 (8.5 mi) Port Townsend Oak Bay County Park Lower 30.0 Port Ludlow Oak Bay County Park Upper - ------ 5.0 Port Ludlow --- - - __ - - - -----_ Subtotal ---- 723.0 ------------------- _ Natural Open Space Indian Island County Park & Trail 140.0 Port Hadlock Broad Spit County Park 43.8 Quilcene Subtotal 183.8 Special Use Areas Jefferson County Memorial Athletic Field 5.0 Port Townsend Jefferson County Fairgrounds 27.7 Port Townsend Jefferson County Equestrian Park 80.0 Quimper Jefferson Co. Sportsman Assn. Shooting Range 43.0 Quimper Port Townsend Community Center 1.0 Port Townsend Brinnon Community Center NA Brinnon Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 4-3 December 2018 OPEN SPACE, PARKS, & REC., HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION — G; it9 Coyle Community Center (Laurel B. Johnson) 1.0 South Toandos Gardiner Community Center 2.0 Gardner Tri -Area Community Center 2.0 Port Hadlock Quilcene Community Center _ - 4.1 -- Quilcene ..--------- - ------- -- Subtotal SubtotaI ------------------ 165.8 — --- — - . - -- -- - -- —_. ----- Total ]efferson County Parks 1,195.2 Source: Jefferson County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, 2075; Jefferson County, 2078. Challenges & Opportunities The 2015 Jefferson County Parks, Open Space, and Recreation (PROS) Plan includes a detailed needs assessment for each category of park and recreation facility and establishes guidance for future recreation system planning, including gaps and major service challenges, as well as opportunities for partnerships and other means of expanding and improving the facilities available to county residents. Challenges and opportunities identified in the 2015 PROS plan include the following: ► The County and City of Port Townsend have sufficient acreage in neighborhood and community parks to meet projected demand, but additional funding and/or partnerships will be necessary to ensure ongoing maintenance. P. The County has a large amount of regional park acreage, but, due to the large and complex nature of such facilities, additional funding sources may be necessary to make future operations sustainable. P. Regional trails area highly valued park amenity greatly desired by the public, and the development of additional trails to meet demand is a high priority for parks and recreation capital planning. ► Special Use facilities, such as athletic fields and recreation centers, require significant commitments and funding for maintenance and continued operation. Additional programming at recreation centers, specifically programs for children, are in high demand. In addition, Jefferson County faces a fundamental challenge common to many counties in the necessity to provide recreation services to a Related to western decentralized population over a large area with limited resources, Jefferson County particularly regarding western Jefferson County, which contains a relatively isolated population with few County facilities. Refer to the Transportation Element for additional information at the heading Non - motorized Trails & Standards. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 4-4 December 2018 OPEN SPACE, PARKS, & REC., HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION -- 0 — The importance in providing these opportunities for physical activity and recreation is reflected in data cited in the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and other healthy living programs. Policies in this element help to provide recreation opportunities and facilitates the CHIP goal for Jefferson County residents to get the appropriate levels of physical activity and create positive health outcomes regarding chronic disease prevention. 4.3 OPEN SPACE, PARKS & RECREATION, HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION PLAN Jefferson County Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan The 2015 Jefferson County Parks, Open Space, and Recreation (PROS) Plan establishes a framework to guide the acquisition, development and improvement of park areas and facilities and the provision of recreational services throughout Jefferson County. It is designed to meet the County's recreational, social, and cultural needs now and into the future. Parks and recreation facilities must be recognized as valuable not only to county residents, but also visitors. As Jefferson County grows in population, demands on parks and recreational facilities increase. Recreational opportunities are one important measurement of community livability in that they help to build strong neighborhoods and promote a high quality of life. Parks and recreation planning should be flexible enough to meet the ever-changing demands of the community, yet comprehensive enough to assure that the needs of the community are consistently met. This plan examines and addresses current needs, desires, and opportunities with an eye toward historical information relevant to parks and recreation development. Population factors, land use, and general geographic features of the county are also vital considerations within the plan. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 4-5 December 2018 OPEN SPACE, PARKS, & REC., HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION 0 The 2015 PROS Plan (as amended) is adopted by reference as a part of this Comprehensive Plan. This document provides an inventory of park and recreation facilities and programs under Jefferson County jurisdiction. It also establishes standards, goals, objectives and programs for parks, open space, recreation facilities, wildlife resources and special historical and cultural resources and presents a strategy for providing facilities and programs to meet the needs of the county's residents and visitors. The 2015 PROS Plan is consistent with the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) and the GMA Comprehensive Plan Guidelines. Open Space As defined under the Washington State Open Space Taxation Act (RCW 84.34.020), "Open space land" means: P. any land area so designated by an official comprehensive land use plan adopted by any city or county and zoned accordingly, or ► any land area, the preservation of which in its present use would — conserve and enhance natural or scenic resources, or — protect streams or water supply, or — promote conservation of soils, wetlands, beaches, or tidal marshes, or — enhance the value to the public of abutting or neighboring parks, forests, wildlife preserves, nature reservations or sanctuaries or other open space, or — enhance recreation opportunities, or — preserve historical sites, or — preserve visual quality along highway, road, and street corridors or scenic vistas, or — retain in its natural state tracts of land not less than one acre situated in an urban area and open to public use on such conditions as may be reasonably required by the legislative body granting the open space classification, or; No. any land meeting the definition of farm and agricultural conservation land. In addition to the goals and objectives for open spaces in this element, and the 2015 PROS Plan, Jefferson County offers it citizens participation in an Open Space Tax Program - current use assessment, that evaluates lands using a rating system based on the criteria above, to identify potential public benefit, and provide a reduction in property tax. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 4-6 December 2018 OPEN SPACE, PARKS, & REC., HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION — 0 Historical & Cultural Resource Preservation Prior to the arrival of European settlers and explorers, the area that is now Jefferson Countywas home to several Native American groups (First People), including the Chemakum, Hoh, Klallam, Suquamish, Makah, Quileute, Quinault, and Twana Tribes. Permanent village sites and activity areas were concentrated near ocean and riparian resources for food access and mobility. The First People were hunters and gatherers, using canoes to fish, hunt whales and seals, and collect shellfish. They also hunted land mammals and birds, collected food and medicinal plants, and extensively used forest resources, creating most of their material culture from wood, other botanical material, and bone. Evidence of the First People's activities can be found throughout Jefferson County, especially archaeological sites along the coasts and rivers. Specialized activity sites, such as work camps and cedar cutting areas can be found inland. Sites of religious importance are known through oral traditions and early documents. The primacy of these First People to Jefferson County is preserved in place names throughout the county. The Hoh and Quinault tribal nations still occupy land in West Jefferson County. Successors of the Klallam Tribe have sovereign lands in adjoining Clallam County (Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe) and adjoining Kitsap County (Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe). A successor to the Twana Tribe, the Skokomish Tribe, has its tribal nation in adjoining Mason County. The preservation of Jefferson County's historical cultural resources is important for many reasons. These resources help us retain community values; provide for continuity over time; represent an enduring link to tribal cultural traditions; and contribute to a sense of place. This link is also important for Jefferson County because of the often forward-looking tribal perspective that is provided on many current issues. To protect cultural resources for future generations, it is important to set goals and policies designed to identify, designate, preserve, and reuse irreplaceable remnants of the past in a way that honors their history and cultural significance. In addition to the goals and policies in this element, the Jefferson County Open Space, and Recreation (PROS) Plan Update 2015 (as amended), contains a goal in Chapter 2 on Special Historical and Cultural Resources and Use Areas, and the County maintains a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) mapping sites of significance and establishing discovery protocols. Significant archaeological and historical sites are also considered high priority resources in the Open Space Tax Program. From the Collection of the Jefferson County Historical Society Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 4-7 December 2018 OPEN SPACE, PARKS, & REC., HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION 0 4.4 GOALS & POLICIES The goals outlined below provide a general direction for the maintenance and enhancement of Jefferson County's open space lands, parks and recreation facilities, and historical and cultural resources. These goals are based on the requirements of the GMA, consistent with the 2015 Jefferson County Parks, Open Space, and Recreation PROS Plan, and on the issues and opportunities identified by county residents. As with all elements of this Comprehensive Plan, goals state the general growth management intentions of the County while policies are the guidelines for implementation and provide the basis for the development standards contained in the UDC. Also see the Jefferson County Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Update 2015 (as amended) Chapter 2 for Goals and Objectives. ........................................................................................................... Goal OS -G-1 Preserve and improve the quality, value, and extent of open space lands. Policy OS -P-1.1 Work collaboratively with public and private groups, individuals, and tribes to develop a financially sustainable, high quality, diversified open space system, including campgrounds and trail network linkages, that presences and enhances significant environmental resources and features. Continue to look at feasibility of expanding campground parks as a revenue generator. ► Policy OS -P-1.2 Partner to establish and conserve a sustainable system of open space corridors or separators to provide definition between natural areas and urban land uses. ► Policy OS -P-1.3 Encourage public enrollment in the current -use or open space tax program (Chapter 84.34 RCW) for open space lands. ► Policy OS -P-1.4 Identify and conserve critical wildlife habitat, including nesting sites, foraging areas, and migration corridors within or adjacent to natural areas, open spaces, and developed urban areas. Preserve especially sensitive habitat sites that support threatened species and wildlife habitat in developed areas. ► Policy OS -P-1.5 Promote open space network linkages throughout the county that connect Urban Areas, Rural Centers, schools, parks, or recreation sites, and supports tourism by bicycle, horse, or foot. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 4-8 December 2018 OPEN SPACE, PARKS, & REC., HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION 0 Policy OS -P-1.6 Preserve and protect significant environmental features including unique wetlands, open spaces, woodlands, shorelines, waterfronts and other characteristics that support wildlife and reflect Jefferson County's resource heritage. Improve public access to environmentally sensitive areas and sites that are especially unique to the Jefferson County area in a sustainable manner. ► Policy OS -P-1.7 Promote the inclusion of open space in development proposals by encouraging and promoting residential clustering and design. Policy OS -P-1.8 Ensure that the development of new parks adequately addresses the open space objectives of both the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan and the Jefferson County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. Irondale Park Waterfront, Carolyn Gallaway Goal OS -G-2 Develop a high-quality system of par multipurpose k trails and corridors that access Refer to Transportation Element, Goa/ TR -G-5 significant environmental features, public facilities and developed local neighborhoods and business districts. Policy OS -P-2.1 Create a comprehensive system of multipurpose off-road trails using public as well as cooperating private properties where appropriate, as well as a comprehensive system of on -road bicycle routes for commuter, recreational, and touring enthusiasts using scenic, collector, and local road rights-of-way that link residential neighborhoods to County facilities. Policy OS -P-2.2 Work with other public agencies and appropriate parties to link and extend trails along the Puget Sound, Hood Canal, and Strait of Juan de Fuca shorelines with elementary and middle schools, downtown business districts and other commercial and retail activity centers, as well as extend trails through natural area corridors and campground areas, to provide diverse and sustainable environmental experiences. ► Policy OS -P-2.3 Pursue and encourage public involvement in open space, parks, and recreation planning through a variety of methods including advisory boards, workshops, and news releases. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Steps to Ludlow Falls, Carolyn Gallaway 4-9 OPEN SPACE, PARKS, & REC., HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION 0 ................................................................................................................. Goal OS -G-3 Encourage the multiple use of open spaces and wildlife corridors. ► Policy OS -P-3.1 Encourage appropriate recreational uses within critical areas, such as floodplains, to also preserve open spaces. ► PolicyOS-P-3.2 Review development proposals to evaluate opportunities for multiple use of proposed open space. The open space should be of a quality, quantity, and configuration which ensures that a suitable portion of the site is designated for conservation, food plants and trees, passive recreation, and, where appropriate, active recreation. .............................................................................................................. 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. ► Policy OS -P-4.1 Investigate innovative available methods for the financing of facility development, maintenance, and operations to reduce costs, retain financial flexibility, match user benefits and interests, and increase facility services, while including joint ventures with other public and private agencies when feasible. ► Policy OS -P-4.2 Develop recreational opportunities and programs that enhance, support, and utilize our existing facilities to the highest degree possible. ► Policy OS -P-4.3 Maintain and improve those resources and facilities currently in the system. When financially feasible and sustainable, develop a high quality, diversified recreation system that provides for all age and interest groups. ► PolicyOS-P-4.4 Define existing and proposed levels of service for recreation lands and facilities that address both increased requirements due to population growth and improved facility standards. Levels of Service should address neighborhood versus county nexus of benefit and differentiate between County, City, and other provider agency efforts. ► Policy OS -P-4.5 Establish a funding source within the County or within other organizations, to develop parks programs; and seek funding for recreational programming and facilities that is responsive to geographic equity, and provides a low threshold of entry for all to participate. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Lower Oak Bay County Park Mt. Walker Trail Sign, Carolyn Gallaway 4-10 OPEN SPACE, PARKS, & REC., HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION -- 0 — ► Policy OS -P-4.6 Ensure that parks and recreation facilities along marine shores, lakes and streams are compatible with the goals, policies, and performance standards of the Jefferson County Shoreline Master Program. ► Policy OS -P-4.7 Require developers of new residential subdivisions to provide land, facilities, or in -lieu -of payments for neighborhood parks and recreation, when appropriate. ► Policy OS -P-4.8 Encourage the provision of public parks and private parks concurrent with development. ► Policy OS -P-4.9 Promote cooperative efforts, joint project development, and long-range planning with other public agencies, Tribes, the private sector, and citizen groups and volunteers to create and maintain open space, parks, and recreational areas. .........................................................................................I.................... Goal OS -G-5 Work with Tribes and other appropriate agencies to identify and preserve historical and pre - contact sites, structures, settlements, and artifacts that have value as cultural resources. ► Policy OS -P-5.1 Support the efforts of the Jefferson County Historical Society, local Tribes, and other interested groups, to: — Assist in identifying, evaluating, and designating historical and pre -contact sites, structures, and artifacts of cultural significance for inclusion on appropriate national, state, and/or local registers; — Help develop methods to link cultural resource preservation with tourism and local and tribal economic development strategies. — Partner with Tribes and other agencies in implementing From the Collection of protocols for inadvertent discovery of archaeological resources the Jefferson County and human remains. Historical society Policy OS -P-5.2 Encourage that new development located adjacent to structures and sites of archeological, historical, or cultural significance is compatible with the character of the site. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 4-11 December 2018 OPEN SPACE, PARKS, & REC., HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PRESERVATION — (0 4.5 ACTION PLAN The 2015 Jefferson County Parks, Open Space, and Recreation PROS Plan includes a detailed implementation plan, based on the needs assessment and capital improvement plan contained in that document. The action plan below highlights a combination of implementation measures based on the policies of the 2015 PROS plan and this element. EXHIBIT 4-2 Open Space, Parks & Recreation, Historical & Cultural Resources Action Plan County Park and Recreational Resources Continue implementation of ► Maintain and optimize services at existing recreational facilities. the 2015 PROS Plan. ► Implement facility improvements, expansions, and acquisitions according to the 2015 PROS Plan Capital Improvement Plan. ► Continue developing partnerships and volunteerism to ensure adequate staffing and increase available programming at County recreation facilities. Continue funding and Partner with the City of Port Townsend and the State of development of trails projects Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to plan future to create community corridors and identify feasible funding opportunities. linkages. Bring parks and recreational Identify underserved populations, whether by geography or by programming to underserved other barriers to participation, and implement strategies to serve populations those populations with updated parks programming and facilities. ► Seek to establish a consistent funding source for parks programs, recreational programming, and facilities. Historical and Cultural Preservation Develop internal inventory of Partner with tribes, community groups, and other agencies to historical and culturally identify culturally significant sites that could be adversely sensitive sites to aid impacted by development and establish development permit development permit review. review procedures to protect culturally significant locations. ► Incorporate information from DAHP, such as the WISAARD database, to supplement local knowledge of culturally significant sites. ► Continue to develop collaborative relationships and consult with area tribes. ► Identify Jefferson County's historical sites and seek ways to preserve high-priority historical elements. Source. Jefferson County, 2078 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 4-12 December 2018 5 Environment 5.1 PURPOSE Jefferson County enjoys substantial, intact, high quality ecosystems and natural environmental features. The County stretches from the shores of the Pacific coast over the wilderness of the Olympic Mountains to the banks of the Salish Sea and Hood Canal. Protection, enhancement, and sustainable use of the environment are an integral part of Jefferson County's ethos and a significant reason why people visit, recreate or relocate here. The county is relatively undeveloped with over 95% of the zoning designations dedicated to forestry as well as to parks and open space. The preponderance of low densities, working forestlands combined with vast acreages devoted to the federal Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park create a local environmental quality that is superlative to the urban and urbanizing jurisdictions to the east. The County through its Comprehensive Plan and implementing development regulations has designated growth management policies and regulations ensuring strong environmental protections, while addressing the housing, economic, social, and healthy living needs of its residents. While the Environmental Element is optional under the Growth Management Act, the County developed this element embodying county leaders and citizens Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 5-1 December 2018 ENVIRONMENT —0 deep commitment to sustainably managing the high environment quality and high functioning ecosystems while balancing the needs of County residents and visitors. 5.2 TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES Environmental Considerations Jefferson County protects the natural environment in part through its Unified Development Code (UDC) which implements the County's Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO), Shoreline Master Program (SMP), Stormwater Management standards, and other regulations concerning environmental quality. Further, Jefferson County cooperatively plans with other public and private stakeholders to address the following important environmental factors in the County: ► Watershed planning and fish habitat recovery; ► Designating and protecting critical areas; P. Regulating shorelines; P. Addressing environmental impacts in conditional use and State Environmental Policy Act; ► Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change;and, ► Environmentally friendly development techniques. ► Environmental nuisance factors Each of these considerations are summarized below. Watershed Planning & Fish Ha bita t Reco very Jefferson County plans for its watersheds under Washington State rules designating watershed areas. Jefferson County contains Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 17 and 18 in East Jefferson County and WRIA 20 and 21 in West Jefferson County. WRIA 17 is considered by the Department of Ecology to be one of the 16 critical water short basins in the State of Washington (Washington Department of Ecology, 2018). Watershed plans assist in updating land use regulations. Jefferson County specifically considers water resources, watershed plans and the natural environment in Unified Development Code (UDC) development standards for critical areas, shorelines, resource lands, open space, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 5-2 December 2018 Quick guide: The Hirst decision did not change Jefferson County's process for issuing building permits that use permit - exempt wells for a water source. Learn more The 2016 Washington State Supreme Court decision in Whatcom County v Hirst, Futurewise, et al. (the "Hirst decision") changed how counties decide to approve or deny building permits that use wells for a water source. The court ruled that Whatcom County failed to comply with the CMA requirements to protect water resources, and required the county to make an independent decision about legal water availability—in other words, local jurisdictions planning under GMA have a duty to determine legal and physical water availability for development and cannot simply defer to Department of Ecology adopted rules when making these determinations This decision changed how counties approve or deny building permits that use permit -exempt wells for a water source. To address the Hirst decision. the Washington State legislature passed a new streamflow restoration law (ESSB 6091) in early 2018. ESSB 6091 allows local governments to rely on Department of Ecology instream flows rules to satisfy their obligations under GMA for demonstrating water availability based on Water Resource Inventory Areas (WRIAs), or geographic areas used to establish instrearr flow and other water resource -related rules. The law focuses on 15 WRIAs with pre -2001 instream flow rules that were impacted by the Hirst decision, and establishes standards for rural residential permit -exempt wells in the rest of the state. There are four WRIAs where a major portion is in Jefferson County, and three in which the County takes an active role: ► WRIA 16 Skokomish/Dosewallips Watershed (active role) ► WRIA 17: Quilcene-Snow Instream Resources Protection and Watershed Management Program (active role) ► WRIA 20: Soleduck/Hoh Watershed (active role) ► WRIA 21: Queets/Quinault Watershed Under ESSB 6091, Jefferson County may continue to issue permits consistent with PCW 90.44.050 in WRIA 16, WRIA 20, and WRIA 21, all of which are not regulated by an instrearr flow rule. No further action is required by ESSB 6091 to modify WRIA 17, which has a post -2001 instrearr flow rule that regulates permit -exempt well withdrawals, and thus complies with the GMA. The 2009 Water Resource Management Program for WRIA 17 allocates an amount of water available for future use by reserve management areas (WAC 173-517-150). These reserves are available to a user only if the conditions set forth in WAC 173-517-150 are met, as well as any applicable requirements of law, including, but not limited to, all water resource laws and regulations. When each reserve is fully appropriated, the applicable reserve management areas are closed to any further consumptive appropriation. Under such circumstances water for new uses may be available in accordance with WAC 173-517-110. ENVIRONMENT Design ting & Protecting Critica/Areas Jefferson County is required under the GMA to designate and protect critical areas. Protection of Critical Areas includes a review of the best available science regarding the function and values of critical areas. When updating critical areas rules, counties and cities are required to include best available science in the updates. In addition, counties and cities are required to consider conservation or protection measures necessary to preserve or enhance anadromous fisheries. Jefferson County has a critical areas ordinance (CAO) to designate and protect Carolyn Gallaway critical areas and to ensure no net loss of the functions and values of critical areas and their buffers. Critical areas is a term in GMA to describe environmentally sensitive natural features as well as resources that are important to public health, safety and welfare. The following are identified as critical areas through RCW 36.70A.030(5): ► Critical aquifer recharge areas; P. Frequently flooded areas; P. Geologically hazardous areas; ► Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas; and P. Wetlands. Regula ting Shorelines Jefferson County contains extensive shoreline resources which significantly contribute to the environment, economy, and recreation of the County and its residents. In 2014, Jefferson County adopted an update to its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) with goals, policies, and regulations consistent with the Shoreline Management Act (SMA). The SMP is considered part of the County's Comprehensive Plan and development regulations and is subject to a periodic review schedule. The SMP establishes a regulatory framework balancing environmental protection with use and enjoyment of shoreline functions. SMA. The overall intent of the SMP is to protect ecological resources, allow for preferred shoreline uses, and promote public access to enjoy the shoreline Addressing Environmenta/ Impacts in Condition/ Use & the Sta to Environmenta / PolicyAct The Comprehensive Plan implementing regulations, the Unified Development Code (UDC), establish development standards relating to specific uses. Certain uses require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) under Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 5-4 December 2018 ENVIRONMENT —0 the UDC. The CUP approval criteria require environmental considerations as a part of the CUP decision-making process. For example, the CUP criteria require that the applicant prove that the proposed use will not cause significant adverse impacts on the human or natural environments that cannot be mitigated through conditions of approval. The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires that all local jurisdictions evaluate the potential environmental impacts on government actions—including the issuance of permits - unless exempt under state statue or rule. The SEPA process is a part of the Jefferson County Unified Development Code and applied to all projects. Typically, the SEPA process requires the County to determine if there is a significant adverse environmental impact and whether those impacts can be mitigated or require further, more in-depth, environmental review. Jefferson County works cooperatively with permit applicants to identify, avoid and, if necessary, mitigate environmental impacts of proposed development projects. The SEPA and conditional use permitting processes are part of how the County maintains, oversees and ensures the long-term sustainability of high -functioning environments. Moreover, the SEPA and conditional use permitting process is part and partner with other regulatory processes, such as the Shoreline Master Program and Critical Areas Ordinance, that help to ensure long-term protection and viability of the County's high environmental quality. Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Addressing Climate Change Climate change is a global phenomenon that has the potential for significant local impacts to natural resources, ecosystem functions, as well as human health, infrastructure, agriculture, and the economy. The Climate Impacts Group (CIG), a consortium of scientists at the University of Washington, has done an extensive analysis of potential local climate change impacts in the Pacific Northwest. Based on a range of climate change model projections and peer-reviewed scientific publications, the CIG concludes that climate variability and change may affect the Puget Sound region significantly during the next 20-40 years by altering key climate -related factors shaping the local environment, including temperature, precipitation, heavy rainfall events, sea level, ocean acidification, and season natural variability (Climate Impacts Group, 2015). More specifically: ► More precipitation is expected as rain rather than snowfall in the Olympics and Cascades due to an increased snow -line elevation; ► Decreased (winter) mountain snowpack and earlier (spring) snowmelt is expected; Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 5-5 December 2018 ENVIRONMENT —0 P. Higher winter streamflow velocities in rivers that depend on snowmelt and stormwater runoff resulting in scouring floods that negatively affect salmon populations ► Lower summer streamflow and more drought -like conditions are expected. Additional climate change impacts are likely to include longer-term shifts in forest types and species, potentially increasing wildfire risk and greater exposure to insects and disease. Susceptibility to natural hazards is also expected to intensify due to climate change, including increased landslides, erosion, coastal and riverine flooding due to more winter rainfall, and potential rising sea levels. The CIG indicated that aggressive greenhouse gas reduction would result in less climate change impacts to the area, lessening the short- and long-term shifts and impacts. (Climate Impacts Group, 2015) More localized data has been developed by the North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council (North Olympic Development Council/NODC) in the report Climate Change Preparedness Plan for the North Olympic Peninsula. (North Olympic Development Council (NODC), 2015) In 2011, the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County adopted a Climate Action Plan that laid out specific actions and targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy conservation efforts in response to potential climate change. EnvironmentaiiyFriendiyDeveiopment Techniques Environmentally friendly development techniques can help communities achieve a balance between growth and quality -of -life. Jefferson County encourages the use of low -impact techniques, and other innovations in housing and industry that benefit overall ecosystem vitality and biodiversity while aiding ecological restoration and adapting to climate disruption. Recognizing the interrelatedness of a healthy natural environment and environmentally friendly built environment, the policies addressed in this element help to achieve goals of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) regarding chronic disease prevention. Environmenta/Nuisance Factors Given the rural nature of the County, individual households are typically located on large lots that exist individually or form a small community or are part of more established higher -density rural communities such as Chimacum, Quilcene, or Brinnon. Each Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 5-6 December 2018 ENVIRONMENT landowner has a right for a nuisance -free quality of life. Occasionally, bright lights, loud noise, offensive odors, or other nuisance level disrupts the rural quality of life. Jefferson County citizens typically make inquiries as to what laws, regulations, or programs exist to help address environmental nuisances. In general, private individual landowners are encouraged to engage in civil dialogue with their neighbors on adjacent properties where nuisances may originate. Where there is legitimate and serious life, safety, or public welfare issues at stake state and local regulatory enforcement programs are able to address and abate associated nuisance factors. Examples include unauthorized dumping, hazardous solid waste, and threats to environmental public health. Rural living requires balancing civic engagement with maintenance of rural lifestyles. There are not always political or regulatory answers to address environmental nuisance factors. The Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan along with implementing land use regulations assists in ensuring that future residential developments occur in a way that does not create adjacent incompatible land uses that are associated with environmental nuisance factors. For example, the Jefferson County Unified Development Code requires that certain uses obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), allowing the County to proactively limit potential land generating nuisances through the CUP approval process. Balancing Environmental Protection With Community Needs The resilience of the county's local environment, economy, and culture all yield benefits for current residents and future generations. However, these objectives are not mutually exclusive. Environmental protection in Jefferson County must be considered in relation to the goals and policies found within other parts of the Comprehensive Plan, including economic development opportunities and social objectives. Jefferson County's natural setting is but one of the county's economic strengths. Protection of the environment must be balanced with the need for economic development. For example, the protection of critical areas and their associated buffers were established with the intent of minimizing the adverse effects that such protections would cause to the county's economic vitality. Although some potential types of development are limited in critical areas, other types may still be allowed that provide alternative investment opportunities. In addition, social objectives discussed throughout the Comprehensive Hoh River, Carolyn Gallaway Plan, such as affordable and diverse housing and healthy living opportunities are fundamental to the community's future vision. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 S-7 ENVIRONMENT —0 Protection, rehabilitation, and enhancement of Jefferson County's natural environment should allow for flexible and innovative development or investment that meets environmental and quality -of -life goals. 5.3 ENVIRONMENT PLAN Critical Areas Maps Jefferson County is required under the Growth Management Act to designate and protect critical areas. Protection of Critical Areas includes a review of the best available science on the function and values of critical areas. In addition, counties and cities are required to consider conservation or protection measures necessary to preserve or enhance anadromous fisheries. Jefferson County has a critical areas ordinance (CAO) to designate and protect critical areas and ensure no net loss of the functions and values of critical areas and their buffers. Jefferson County's Critical Area Ordinance (CAO) regulates aquifer recharge areas, frequently flooded areas, geologically hazardous areas, fish and wildlife conservation areas, and wetlands. The maps below generally depict the location of mapped critical areas. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 5-8 December 2018 ENVIRONMENT EXHIBIT 5-1 Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas S.RIA 0- 1 ---, UG A 9—d -y SAR. n SUSC °edemi trend sux WPA T,1W L.- SUSC=UNK G" 8-11.11 Jefferson County CompreFensive Plan December 7018 0 ENVIRONMENT EXHIBITS -2 Hydrography: Streams, Wetlands, &1998 FEMA Flood Zones j&f111.1 '-aunty Comprehensive P1- -1— 2— 13 FEMA IrHxl lanes S'a r4. 1, W L -d -Soo H!'-, 1:0 ("?y 9-111-1 Road JG. s—, j&f111.1 '-aunty Comprehensive P1- -1— 2— 13 ENVIRONMENT EXHIBITS -3 Geologic Hazards m%�ll�.__11% Spurce �eXerson County Community DermlapmenL YO IA. IeHerson County Comprehensive Plan December ]OlA ...... . . ... 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Goals state the general growth management intentions of the County while the policies are the processes for implementation. Water Resources .................................................................................................................. Goal EN -G-1 Ensure a sustainable and safe water supply for residential, economic, and environmental needs that rely on conservation and other current technologies, while incorporating the most current climate projections into supply planning. ► Policy EN -P-1.1 Work cooperatively with water supply purveyors, public utility districts, and other experts at federal, state, local, tribal governments, including private non-profit organizations to preserve and protect existing water supplies while addressing future water supply needs. Such measures may utilize alternative water sources that are compatible with environmental protection. .................................................................................................................. Goal EN -G-2 Protect the quality and quantity of surface, ground, and marine water resources through locally implemented shoreline, critical areas, and other related environmental programs. ► Policy EN -P-2.1 Ensure that County water quality program are designed to complement related programs developed and implemented by other local as well as state and federal agencies. For ease of administration and enforcement, reference related programs implemented by other agencies within relevant county plans and regulations. ► Policy EN -P-2.2 Preserve the environmental functions of surface and ground water resources by retaining native vegetation and open spaces where feasible and by requiring mitigation measures for land use activities that may adversely impact surface and ground water. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 5-14 December 2018 ENVIRONMENT —0 ► Policy EN -P-2.3 Work with the Department of Ecology and other agencies to minimize salt water intrusion, to evaluate ground water resources that have been damaged either by salt water intrusion or other contamination, and to identify technically and financially feasible measures for remediation of adverse impacts. ► Policy EN -P-2.4 Promote best management practices and voluntary open space conservation to protect critical areas in land use regulations related to septic systems, forest management, agricultural practices, industry, and other development. ................................................................................................................. Goal EN -G-3 Cooperatively manage, protect, enhance, and conserve water resources through a comprehensive watershed management program that is integrated with recovery plans for listed species. ► Policy EN -P-3.1 Take an active role in implementing watershed plans for Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 16,17, and 20, as funding allows. ► Policy EN -P-3.2 Participate in collaborative watershed, shoreline, and salmon habitat conservation planning processes with state, federal, and tribal governments, including local stakeholders. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 5-15 December 2018 Jefferson County contains significant shoreline resources and adopted a Shoreline Master Program (SMP) with goals, policies, and regulations consistent with the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) in 2014. The SMP is considered part of the County's Comprehensive Plan and development regulations and is subject to a periodic review schedule in the SMA. The overall intent of the SMP is to protect ecological resources, allow for preferred shoreline uses, and promote public access to enjoy the shoreline. 18.25.120 Conservation. (1) Purpose. -conservation goals address the protection of natural resources, scenic vistas, aesthetics, and vital shoreline areas for fisheries and wildlife for the benefit of present and future generations. 18.25.130 Economic development. (1) Purpose ...economic development goals address the location and design of industries, transportation facilities, port facilities, tourist facilities, commerce and other developments that are particularly dependent on their location on or use of the shorelines. 18.25.140 Historic, archaeological, cultural, scientific and educational resources. (1) Purpose.... goals address protection and restoration of buildings, sites and areas having historic, archaeological, cultural, scientific, or educational significance. 18.25.150 Public access. (1) Purpose... public access goals address the ability of the public to reach, touch, and travel on the shorelines of the state and to view the water and the shoreline from adjacent locations. 18.25.160 Recreation. (1) Purpose.... recreation goals address the creation and expansion of water -oriented public recreational opportunities including, but not limited to, parks, tidelands, beaches, and ecological study areas. 18.25.170 Restoration and enhancement. (1) Purpose.... restoration and enhancement goals address reestablishment, rehabilitation and improvement of impaired shoreline ecological functions, values and/or processes. 18.25.180 Shoreline use. (1) Purpose .. shoreline use goals address the general distribution, location, and extent of housing, business, industry, transportation, agriculture, natural resources, aquaculture, recreation, education, navigation, and other categories of public and private land use. 18.25.190 Transportation, utilities and essential public facilities. (1) Purpose.... transportation and essential public facilities goals address circulation and the general location and extent of thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and other public utilities and facilities. ENVIRONMENT ► Policy EN -P-4.2 Work cooperatively with the Washington State Department of Ecology for Periodic Review and associated updates to the Jefferson County SMP, consistent with state law. Environmental Nuisance Factors (Excessive Light, Glare, Odor, & Noise) ............................................................................................................... Goal EN -G-5 Provide technical assistance and information to all residents regarding environmental nuisance factors affecting the habitability and environmental quality of life. North Beach Tidepool, ► Policy EN -P-5.1 Provide practical information and technical Carolyn Gallaway assistance to citizens regarding methods to reduce, mitigate, and where possible eliminate problems associated with environmental nuisance factors. Encourage civil dialogue and neighborhood level conversation to resolve conflicts associated with environmental nuisance factors that are not part of a regulatory program or enforcement code. Critical Areas Regulated Under the Critical Areas Ordinance .................................................................................................................. Goal EN -G-6 Continue to implement, periodically review, and update critical area regulations under the Jefferson County Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) consistent with GMA requirements, including best available science. ► Policy EN -P-6.1 Continue to protect aquifer recharge areas from depletion of aquifer quantity or degradation of aquifer quality under the Critical Area Ordinance (CAO). Continue to periodically review and update CAO regulations relating to aquifer recharge, including best available science. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 5-17 December 2018 ENVIRONMENT ► Policy EN -P-6.2 Continue to protect flood hazard areas from development and uses that compromise the flow, storage, and buffering of flood water, normal channel functions, and fish and wildlife habitat, and minimize flood and river process risk to life and property under the Critical Area Ordinance (CAO). Continue to periodically review and update CAO regulations relating to flood hazards, including best available science. ► Policy EN -P-6.3 Continue to ensure that landslide, erosion, and seismic hazard areas are appropriately designated and that measures protecting public health and safety are implemented for hazardous areas under the Critical Areas Ordinance. Continue to periodically review and update CAO regulations relating to geologic hazard areas, including best available science. Policy EN -P-6.4 Continue to protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat under the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). Continue to periodically review and update CAO regulations relating to fish and wildlife habitat, including best available science. ► Policy EN -P-6.5 Continue to protect existing wetland area and functions, while encouraging wetland enhancement and restoration under the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). Continue to periodically review and update CAO regulations relating to wetlands, including best available science. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 11 Carolyn Gallaway 5-18 ENVIRONMENT —0 5.5 ACTION PLAN Exhibit 5-6 highlights key activities the County can use to implement the Environment Element. EXHIBIT 5-6 Environment Action Plan Watershed and Fish Habitat Recovery Management Continue to support and Integrates water resource management for human needs with fish participate in watershed and and wildlife habitat protection and restoration. fish habitat studies and planning. Critical Areas Protection Periodically update critical ► Ensures appropriately updated regulations for critical aquifer areas development standards recharge areas, frequently flooded areas, geologically hazardous and include as Best Available areas, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, and wetlands Science and considerations of anadromous fish. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change Encourage businesses and ► Focus greenhouse gas reduction efforts on those sources and homeowners to reduce reduction programs that can have the greatest impact on building energy and water greenhouse gas reduction. consumption. ► Provide support for implementing new modes of transportation such as electric vehicles and transit busses, as feasible and as funds are available. Environmentally Friendly Development Techniques Encourage the use of low- Supports resiliency of the county's local environment in impact development coordination with other community needs, such as economic techniques and other development, affordable housing, and healthy living opportunities. innovations that benefit Potential for reduced site preparation costs, resulting in savings to ecosystem vitality. developers. Source: Jefferson County, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 5-19 December 2018 ENVIRONMENT —0 [ This page intentionally blank Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 5-20 December 2018 6 Transportation 6.1 PURPOSE Transportation infrastructure is extremely important to all aspects of daily life and visitor travel in Jefferson County, and includes local roads, State Highways, trails, sidewalks, bike lanes, parking lots, and transit routes. The purpose of this Transportation Element is to analyze current conditions and plan for future use for both motorized and non - motorized travel in coordination with the Washington State Department of Transportation and other regional planning partners, and related citizen groups. As of 2013, transportation accounts for the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions in Washington State, so planning an efficient, multimodal transportation network is critically important to our environment. (Washington State Department of Ecology, 2016) The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires a systematic approach for estimating and planning for future transportation needs based on an analysis of existing conditions and a projection of future needs. This Transportation Element meets the requirements of the GMA. It provides analysis, goals, policies, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-1 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION 0 and strategies necessary to develop the transportation facilities that will serve Jefferson County in the future. The Element describes the Level of Service (LOS) standards desired for the County's transportation system and estimates vehicular traffic that will be generated on county roads and state routes by the land use designations adopted in this Comprehensive Plan and by regional traffic growth. The analysis in the Element shows that no capacity -related transportation improvements are necessary on County roads to meet levels of service for traffic. However, there are future needs for intersection improvements in the Tri -Area of the county to address future intersection level of service deficiencies and concurrency issues, as seen in Exhibit 6-6. See the Transportation Technical Appendix C for detailed information. The Element also discusses non -motorized transportation modes such as trails that support active lifestyles. Coordination and support of transit, ferry, and airport facilities is also necessary to ensure a variety of travel modes serving the community and to support the local economy. More details on the County's transportation system are included in Appendix C. Transportation projects that incorporate motorized and non -motorized elements include the Quilcene Complete Streets Project, funded through a WSDOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Program grant for streetscape improvements within Quilcene Center. The project will compose a streetscape which creates a sense of place, alleviates safety concerns and has the potential to spur economic development through construction of accessible sidewalks and bicycle lanes, accessible crosswalks and associated islands/medians/refuges, pedestrian activated signal(s) at crosswalks, and traffic signs and beacons. The program will improve the transportation system to enhance safety and mobility for people who choose to walk or bike. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-2 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION 6.2 TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES Conditions & Trends County -wide Conditions Roadway Functional Classification Roadways are categorized according to their role and use in carrying vehicles. The categorization is a hierarchy of roadways ranging from principal and minor arterials and major and minor collectors to local access roads and streets. The different categories vary in their ability to carry traffic for long distances, and in their ability to provide access to land uses. The County's road network and functional classifications is illustrated in Exhibit 6-1. The County road inventory consists of 399.29 miles of County roads, with most roadways being local rural access roads; see sidebar. There are also 32 County -owned bridges. Road design standards are based on a roadway's function County Road Miles by Functional Class (Thru Lane Surface) Major Rural 36.35 Collectors Minor Rural 102.13 Collectors Local Rural Access 255.67 --- ....__---------------------------- ------------------------- Urban Collectors Urban 5.14 Total` ---------.__._..--------- 399.29 Source: Jefferson County and use as determined by the Federal Functional Classification System. There are numerous County roads that are classified as rural local access roads that, in fact, function as collectors. They provide access to commercial and industrial developments and to dense residential neighborhoods. Generally, roads classified as rural local access are not eligible for grant funding. Since only limited local road funds are available, improvements to these roads are not typically funded and collector road standards are not applied when improvement are made. All roadways and bridges maintained by the County are evaluated and ranked for inclusion in the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), as funding becomes available. The County resurfaces approximately 20 to 30 miles of road annually. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-3 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION 0 EXHIBIT 6-1 Functional Classification Map I I I 1 I LEGEND Expressway — Highway — Principal Arterial — Major Collector Minor Collector County Bou nd ary Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA Jefferson County Int'I Airport Park s Source: Transpo Group. 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-4 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION 0 State Highway Classifications State Routes, roads owned and operated by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), provide for regional and interregional travel. State routes within the county are US 101 and State Routes 19, 20,104, and 116. They are classified according to how they function, for example, as principal or minor arterials or collectors. US 101, and State Route 20 are classified as principal arterials. SR 104 is a rural expressway. SR 19 is a rural minor arterial. SR 116 is classified as a major collector. SR 19 is designated as a Highway of Statewide Significance (HSS) while its functional classification remains a minor arterial. This change reflects the highway's increasing importance within the region as an HSS route that links SR 104 to Port Townsend. Although SR 19 currently serves adjacent needs (direct access) more readily than other principal arterials, unfavorable restrictions to mobility that may develop through this corridor should be avoided. The Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) has designated US 101, SR 19, SR 20, and SR 104 in Jefferson County as highways of statewide significance and SR116 as a highway of regional significance, using criteria developed by the PRTPO. These criteria require that PRTPO Technical Advisory Committee members agree that such corridors serve as a primary conduit providing access and mobility. It is important to work and plan closely with WSDOT and the PRTPO to assure that the County's needs and priorities are recognized by the State. The state routes are a critically important component of the transportation network in the County, and the State must do their part in maintaining the major corridor component of the transportation network. Road Conditions Many of the County's roadways have minimal, gravel shoulders except in limited locations bordering suburban development, commercial areas, and various public facilities. In these more developed areas, some roadways have paved shoulders and/or sidewalks in addition to an upgraded roadway cross section. The County also has many roads with unimproved, gravel surfaces. The County's Transportation Improvement Plan includes a program to upgrade these road by chip sealing them. Traffic Safety WSDOT compiles State Highway accident data for all 39 Counties in Washington. On State Routes in Jefferson County, the average rate in 2015 was 1.20 collisions per million vehicle miles of travel. Statewide, in Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-5 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION 2015, the collision rate per million vehicle miles of travel was 1.96. Compared to statewide averages, Jefferson County currently experiences a relatively low number of collisions. Few collisions involving a bicycle or a pedestrian have occurred with less than one collision per year for all roadway segments. Public Transit Jefferson Transit was created in 1981 to provide transportation services primarily to transit -dependent persons. Jefferson Transit provides service between Port Townsend and Jefferson County communities including Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Quilcene, and Brinnon with additional service to Sequim and Poulsbo. Jefferson Transit provides links to adjoining transit systems including Island Transit, Kitsap Transit (from Route 7), Clallam Transit (from Route 8), Mason Transit (from Route 1) and Grays Harbor Transit (West Jefferson Transit service connecting Forks and Amanda Park along the Pacific Coast). The link with Kitsap Transit provides transit service to the Washington State Ferry terminals in Bainbridge Island and Kingston. Bicycle racks are available on all Jefferson Transit routes. To address greenhouse gas emissions, Jefferson Transit is considering a move toward electric busses, as feasible. See related information in the Environment Element Action Plan for greenhouse emissions. EXHIBIT 6-2 Transit Passenger Trips & Service Hours 11 IRefer to Housing Element, Goal HS -G-1 •oLasseengers/- mour Fixed Route Total 22,512 13.09 Dial -A -Ride (M -Sun) 1,144 2.80 Other (Specials, Contracts, Vanpools) 1,032 — Total Passenger Trips 24,688 — Source: Jefferson Transit, 2016 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-6 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION Air Waterborne. & Freight Travel The Jefferson County International Airport (JCIA) is owned and operated by the Port of Port Townsend. It is situated about four miles southwest of the City of Port Townsend on about 316 acres. Its runway is about 3,000 feet in length, and over 107 aircraft are based there. The Airport is designated as a General Aviation (GA) airport by the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). In 2010, the total operations equaled approximately 58,030, a small percentage of which are air taxi and commuter service and the majority of which are general aviation flights, Airport use is anticipated to increase in the future. The Port's Airport Master Plan Update (July, 2014) identifies an expansion plan to meet a 2.8% growth rate for its 107 based aircraft and to stay within FAA requirements for safety and efficient airside and landing facilities. The Port will apply for airport development grants for eligible components of its preferred airport layout plan. Ancillary uses of the facility which attracts public interest and increases use in the airport includes businesses and organizations such as an aero museum, flight instruction school, airplane mechanics, airplane restoration school, restaurant, and 24 acres designated in 2009 (Ord. No. 11-1215-09) for non -aviation -related light industrial/manufacturing development. The airport is designated and zoned as an Essential Public Facility by Jefferson County. Some airport master plan recommendations address height, noise, and other factors. (Port of Port Townsend, 2014) Public ferry service is provided by the Washington State Ferry System (WSF) to Whidbey Island and via the Port Townsend/Coupeville ferry route, and to the greater Puget Sound through Kitsap County via the Kingston/Edmonds, Bainbridge Island/Seattle, Bremerton/Seattle, and Southworth/Vashon/Fauntleroy routes. The ferry service can accommodate automobiles, pedestrians, bicyclists, kayaks, and canoes. There are three basic forms of freight travel in Jefferson County: truck, waterborne (shipping and ferry) and air. Trucking is the predominant mode of freight transportation. Most of the total westbound truck freight is carried over the Hood Canal Bridge, towards Port Townsend, or up US 101 through Shelton. The Washington State Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) classifies highways, county roads, and city streets according to the average annual gross truck tonnage they carry. Truck tonnage values are derived from actual or estimated truck traffic count data that is converted into average weights by truck type. Corridors with the highest annual gross tonnage, T-1 and T-2 routes, are also identified as Strategic Freight Corridors. SR -104 and US 101 are T-2 routes that run through Jefferson County and connect to other freeways in Washington and Oregon. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Top: Historic Bridge, from the Col/ection of the Jefferson County Historical Society Bottom: Ferry, Carolyn Gallaway 6-7 TRANSPORTATION 0 Non -motorized Transportation System The Transportation Element includes collaborative efforts to identify and designate planned improvements for pedestrian and bicycle facilities and corridors that address and encourage enhanced community access and promote healthy lifestyles. Given the rural nature of Jefferson County, travel occurs predominantly by motorized vehicle. However, bicycle and pedestrian circulation are important transportation modes that are used by county residents. Interjurisdictional Coordination The Transportation Element should be prepared through a process that includes not only public participation but also intergovernmental coordination. Since 1998 and with periodic updates, development of the Jefferson County Transportation Element included coordination with WSDOT, PRTPO, City of Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend, Jefferson Transit Authority, and community planning groups. Challenges & Opportunities County Roads & Sta to System Jefferson County is in an unusual situation because all of the roadways identified in the Transportation Element's analysis as requiring capacity improvements are state routes and are, therefore, outside of the County's jurisdiction. At the same time, these state routes form the bulk of the County's arterial system and are not subject to concurrency' under GMA, but are integral components of the transportation system within the County. The Transportation Element projects that no concurrency issues or LOS deficiencies will occur on County roads during the planning period. However, other issues relating to safety, road shoulders, pedestrian facilities, and intersection capacity for intersections with state highways may arise. Challenges and opportunities are also present in the changing face of transportation, including the development of electric vehicles with more range and functionality, advances in ride -sharing technology, autonomous vehicles and increasing opportunities for non -motorized travel. Jefferson County's transportation plan considers how our rural county can plan for and provide various multi -modal transportation opportunities. r (,n c wr nclrrw �..xF ravr fit, }rar���1�t�.w„ s t tr...x vrd�.. �'C gin,. ,- r,r+fitlilF� StX yecf(s. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-8 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION MOM I n :0: \ I a 1 Jefferson County's strategy for managing its transportation network is to encourage efficient multi -modal transportation through implementation of the policies of the Transportation Element which address: ► The County's highways and arterials, ► Public transportation needs and services, ► Non -motorized transportation facilities, ► Land development standards associated with the County's transportation network, ► State, regional, and local intergovernmental coordination, ► Promotion of transportation demand management programs, ► Protection of the environment and conservation of energy in transportation activities, and ► Development of a transportation improvement program that will identify and rank projects for funding. The technical information and policies in the Transportation Element provide the basis for recommendations for transportation improvements that are contained in the County's six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP, which is updated annually, is available from the Jefferson County Public Works Department. Roadway Leve/ ofService For roadways, LOS is typically described in terms of congestion, which may be measured by average travel speed or vehicular density. Six levels of service are defined from A to F with LOS A representing the best operating conditions and LOS F the worst. Jefferson County's adopted level of service standards are consistent with the standards established by the PRTPO and the Washington State Department of Transportation. These standards are as follows: ► Rural Roads (roads outside an urban boundary line) = LOS C ► Urban Roads (roads within an urban boundary line) = LOS D ► Master Planned Resort Roads (roads within an MPR boundary line) _ LOS D ► Highways of Regional Significance (rural corridors carrying an urban level of traffic) = LOS D Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 11 Topa Rural Road, Carolyn Gallaway Bottom: Trail, Jefferson County 6-9 TRANSPORTATION0 The capacity analysis and traffic forecasts indicate that at the planning horizon year of 2038, all County roads are expected to operate at or above the adopted level of service (LOS) standard. A few State Route segments will exceed their estimated capacity based on the level of service standards established by WSDOT and the PRTPO, and the roadway LOS methodology adopted by the County. These LOS standards are based on roadway classification. State highways that are forecast to not meet LOS standards within the planning period include: ► SR 104 (Paradise Bay Road to Jefferson/Kitsap County Line) ► SR 19 (SR 116 to SR 20) The LOS analysis performed utilized a roadway capacity analysis that evaluated classified roadways throughout the County. Individual intersections were only analyzed within the County's Tri -Area UGA, and the results of the analysis are presented in the UGA Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The PRTPO utilized a similar methodology and process for evaluating traffic forecasts and levels of service. However, it differed from the County as it utilized directional PM peak hour roadway capacities instead of total daily volume capacities. The differences in LOS methodology resulted in the following additional state highway segments exceeding capacity: ► SR 104 (Eastbound direction from SR 19 to Paradise Bay Road) ► US 101 (Both directions from SR 104 to SR 20) P. SR 20 (Thomas Street to Kearney Street) The state highway system is owned and maintained by WSDOT and serves regional and statewide travel needs. While several roadway segments of the state highway system through Jefferson County are expected to exceed adopted state LOS standards, further widening of the corridors to accommodate future demand would require significant investments in capital dollars, impact adjoining property owners, and would be beyond the financial capacity of Jefferson County. Concurrency Concurrency occurs when public facilities or services needed to accommodate growth and development are provided at the time that development occurs. Transportation concurrency is intended to ensure that transportation facilities are available to accommodate expected traffic increases resulting from development. This will ensure orderly growth and development and avoid significant transportation impacts such as unacceptable levels of congestion. Achieving concurrency may require transportation improvements ranging from constructing physical Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-10 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION improvements (e.g., wider travel lanes or shoulders, additional travel lanes, intersection improvements, or traffic signals) to implementing travel demand management techniques (e.g., improved transit service, rideshare programs, or staggered shift times for larger employers). Concurrency applies to County roads as well as intersections in the Tri - Area, but does not apply to Highways of Statewide Significance. Transit Leve/ of ServIce Transit service within Jefferson County is maintained and operated by Jefferson Transit Authority (JTA), which defines the transit level of service methodology. The Transit Development Plan 2017-2022 & 2016 Annual Report (JTA, August 2017) provides goals for the transit operations and services which include: preserve existing system, improve safety and security, improve mobility, promote healthy communities, protect the environment, improve efficiency of services, and promote the economy. JTA has plans to update the Transit Comprehensive Plan which may further refine transit levels of service methods and standards. Jefferson County defaults to JTA's definition and findings of transit levels of service, but will collaborate with JTA on County's transit system service needs. JTA has identified in the Transit Development Plan 2017-2022 & 2016 Annual Report (JTA, August 2017) capital improvements that are needed to maintain current services (replacement of vehicles over defined time periods) or to improve facilities and communication tools. These are intended to maintain the current levels of transit service with regard to transit operations. More details on transit capacity analysis and changes to levels of service may be provided as JTA updates its Transit Comprehensive Plan. Non -motorized Trail & Standards The National Recreation & Parks Association established a methodology for existing level of service for non -motorized recreational trails as a composite of all trail miles divided by the county population. Their recommended standard is 0.5 miles of recreational trails for every 1000 population. Jefferson County exceeds the national standard with almost a 4:1 ratio. In the adopted 2002 Non -Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan (NMRTP), the baseline existing conditions level of service (ELOS) was 1.8 miles of trail for every 1000 residents of county owned facilities. Since then, the popular Larry Scott Trail (4.8 mi.) and its extension to the City limits, the Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail 0.5mi.), Olympic Discovery Trail -Segment A (0.75 mi.), Gibbs Lake Park (5 mi.) and Undi Road Bypass (1.2 miles as part of the Pacific Northwest Trail) have been added to the inventory of non -motorized transportation trails. Jefferson County is conducting a Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Carolyn Gallaway 6-11 TRANSPORTATION 0 route study to connect the Larry Scott Trail to the Olympic Discovery Trail, which will also become a portion of the Pacific Northwest Scenic Trail. In 1998, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners adopted an ELOS for composite non -motorized recreational trails of 0.52 miles for every 1000 residents. With this standard and the current 2017 population estimates, Jefferson County has exceeded the ELOS threshold. The 2038 forecast year of 39,221 population exceeds the Jefferson County ELOS standard by a 3:1 ratio.' The NMRTP suggests a jurisdiction such as Jefferson County with great tourism appeal can maintain an ELOS standard within the national standard range and pursue a plan for trail growth to meet an economic development strategy. In the NMRTP Chapter 5, a long range vision for system demand from the years 2003 to 2022 is listed with planning level estimates. An update of the NMRTP will commence before the next Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review. The Jefferson County Non -motorized and Recreational Trails Plan designates several state routes as on -road bicycle routes. Examples of such route designations include, SR 104, SR 19, and SR 20. Jefferson County's rural highways are frequently used by bicyclists for commuting or recreation. The Non -motorized and Recreational Trails Plan recognizes this use of the state highways. Cycling along these routes is limited to the shoulder. It is important to note that these routes are not dedicated bicycle facilities and users do not have the same operating privileges as with designated roadway bicycle facilities. Jefferson County coordinates with WSDOT and PRTPO in implementing safety features for these routes, such as rumble strips, improved roadway maintenance, and potential improvements, such as signage. Non -motorized transportation in the Port Hadlock/Irondale UrbanRefer to Land Use Element, Growth Area will be a principle consideration for planning, development I section 7.4 Urban and related and re -development. A walkability standard is proposed to evaluate goals and policies walkable distances between uses and services. This is also proposed in Rural Village Centers (LU -P-18.5.3). Non -motorized movement of people in the UGA will be facilitated through urban development designs, taking prominent consideration of connectivity between uses, distance from transit, sidewalks, and bicycle lanes. Refer to Land Use Element, Section 1.4 Urban, and related Goals and Policies. it should be noted that the 2015 Jefferson Cattnty Pcr ks Recreotic t, and c.Utj�-r Sp x:.e Pints `?EPOS d s: ril�E=- thethe,.d.;LOS S fror the 20,92 N],'"4P Pits 1 63 a� ie""> P= r 1,000 populn". ,sn, unci recorvrmrnd5 thot d rrxcr, c! ,tandu -; fis( porh,,✓cPs and tr(,,vf, Jr the ? POS Plan Th P;:?( -)S Friar, ullovvs he Cr ;:ty to :._ grunt efigi#ale for projects 1v e""on ile> the 'V1_fP and PPOS t h-'w's, this ,Conprr4-f?ansl v? Plon identifies the 0 52 rnfle..s per 7,000 resioents cis CJ bctse LOS an"d 7 33 rr,ir s pe, 1,000 rr sirjer,ts as a to yet i_QS if funch ,) ctiio,n,s. See Appendix i) 11-4) far c ache ona% crnF f�sr.°s. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-12 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION EXHIBIT 6-3 On -Road Bicycle Routes Note: Since the 2010 document, additional trail plans and trail construction have occurred. The 2070 NMRTP will be updated during its periodic review. Planning figures for trails in this element and the Capital Facilities plan have been updated. Source: Jefferson County Non -motorized and Recreational Trails Plan, 2070 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 11 6-13 TRANSPORTATION EXHIBIT 6-4 Multi -Purpose Paths Note: Since the 2070 document, additional trail plans and trail construction have occurred. The 2070 NMRTP will be updated during its periodic review. Planning figures for trails in this element and the Capital Facilities plan have been updated. Source: Jefferson County Non -motorized and Recreational Trails Plan. 2070. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 6-14 TRANSPORTATION 0 Transportation Demand Management Strategies Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies promote travel efficiency and energy conservation while reducing the adverse environmental impacts of the transportation system. In addition, TDM strategies lessen the need for additional capacity improvements by decreasing dependence on single -occupancy vehicle use and preserving capacity on existing roadways. The additional capacity created throughout the County's transportation system can reduce the need for improvements. These strategies can include commute trip reduction and demand and system management strategies, telecommuting, non - motorized travel, site design standards, ridesharing, encouraging commercial and freight shipping during off-peak hours, staggered shift times, flexible work schedules and public transportation. These strategies are typically achieved through employer -based programs with technical assistance available from WSDOT subsidized proven programs. WSDOT provides incentives to individual employers willing to provide a financial benefit to employees for reducing drive - alone commuting. The County can support efforts to advance TDM techniques by funding subsidized proven programs, planning and public information towards implementing these strategies. Safety, Maintenance, & Preservation Safety programs seek to reduce the frequency and severity of traffic accidents through identification of high accident locations, corridors, or elements. Maintenance and preservation practices protect the transportation infrastructure through regular repairs as well as responding to emergency situations such as mudslides, culvert washouts, or flooding. Active Living This Element promotes opportunities to improve connectivity and increase non -motorized travel such as bicycling and walking to promote active living. The policies addressed in this element help to achieve goals of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) regarding chronic disease prevention. Many social and environmental factors influence the exercise choices individuals make, including the built environment. One of the CHIP goals includes providing Jefferson County residents with opportunities to get the appropriate levels of physical activity. Transportation Element Policies also address support for the Non - motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan (2010) and the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-15 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (2015). Safe routes to destinations such as schools are also promoted in policies. County -wide Transportation Improvement Program Annually, Jefferson County prepares a six-year transportation improvement program. It is used to help seek federal and state funds and apprise the general public and affected agencies of future capital investments in the transportation system. The program shows secured funding and planned projects requesting funding. Historically, Jefferson County projects have averaged more than 70% funding from State and Federal sources. Local funds available for this proposed six-year capital program average only $277,000 per year. Road, culvert, bridge, intersections, and non -motorized improvements make up most of the proposed program. IRefer to Land Use Element, Land Use & Public Health EXHIBIT 6-5 2018-2023 Six-year Transportation Improvement Program Permanent Repairs and Mitigation for Emergency Pr Road & Intersection Improvements, $7,495,000,44% Source Jefferson County, 2017. Engineering Assessments & $584,000,3% lrondale/Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area Non -Motorized Transportation, $4,671,000,28% art & Bridge ament/Repair, Tn.nnn . 22% Individual intersections were only analyzed within the County's Tri -Area focused on the Port Hadlock/Irondale LIGA. Existing intersection level of service results show that five of the twelve study intersections currently operate at LOS E and LOS F. Each of these five intersections are two-way stop -controlled. For two-way stop -controlled intersections, the Highway Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-16 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION Capacity Manual 2010 methodology bases the LOS on the vehicle delay for the worst movement (generally vehicles making a left onto the major road when stopped on the minor road). While this methodology shows five intersections operating below standard, the vehicles traveling along the major approaches currently experience little to no delay. Under GMA and SEPA, new development and growth would not be required to mitigate existing deficiencies. The County could require new development to mitigate conditions back to existing levels of service, if traffic conditions worsen due to development. Under existing conditions, roadway capacity on SR 19, SR 116, and all roadways in the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA are adequate. However, there are several unsignalized intersections along SR 19 in the Irondale, Port Hadlock and Chimacum areas that experience long delays as vehicles wait for gaps in traffic on SR 19. To accommodate the minor street delays while also maintaining mobility on SR 19, a minimum number of interruptions to traffic flow (traffic signals or roundabouts) should be pursued. The most appropriate way to avoid excessive traffic control is to minimize the number of locations of traffic access onto SR 19 as well as control turn movements onto SR 19. The intersection of SR 19 and SR 116 (Ness's Corner) currently experiences the greatest side -street delay, and is therefore the most immediate need for signalization or roundabout installation. Several intersections experience similar problems to those of the SR19/SR 116 intersection, such as SR 19 and Irondale Road, SR 19 and Prospect Avenue, and SR 19 and Four Corners Road. Excessive minor leg delays should be reduced by improved traffic control at these intersections. As growth and development continues in the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA as planned over the next 20 years, further improvements to the road system will be required to maintain adopted Level of Service standards. New development could be required to pay for these improvements through new construction, or pro -rata payments to defined improvements as discussed in the Transportation Facilities Assessment section. A Traffic Impact Analysis would be needed for new developments to distinguish between existing deficiencies (not growth funded) and deficiencies caused by the new development (growth funded). Proposed improvement projects are illustrated in Exhibit 6-6. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 6-17 TRANSPORTATION EXHIBIT 6-6 Port Hadlock/Irondale Area Improvement Projects New Roadways Roadway WidenigAeconstruction jo county Boundary Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA Jefferson Countv Int'I Airport SMILES U 0.2h J.5 Source: Transpo Group Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-18 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION0 6.4 GOALS & POLICIES 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. ► Policy TR -P-1.1 Provide for a Level of Service C, or better, for rural County road facilities based upon Average Annual Daily Trips. Policy TR -P-1.2 Provide for a Level of Service D, or better, on all County road facilities within Urban Growth Areas, Master Planned Resorts, and Designated Highways of Regional Significance as established by the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization Regional Transportation Plan, based upon Average Annual Daily Trips. ► PolicyTR-P-1.3 Minimize life cycle costs of the County transportation system by preserving and maintaining both the adequacy and operating condition of the existing transportation system. ► Policy TR -P-1.4 Maintain the efficiency of traffic flow by Transportation Demand Management, planning for limited road access, monitoring traffic, upgrading traffic control devices, and developing traffic management techniques as appropriate. ► Policy TR -P-1.5 Require that streets are designed and constructed to County standards to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of the community and promote overall transportation safety for all road users, including bicyclists and pedestrians. ► Policy TR -P-1.6 Require use of access management techniques to regulate driveway access. ► Policy TR -P-1.7 Encourage the retention and use of roadway features in rural areas that enhance rural character, minimize impervious surfaces, and minimize cost to taxpayers and developers. ► Policy TR -P-1.8 Prevent glare and minimize pollution to the night sky through the use of appropriate roadway lighting and fixtures without compromising public safety. Policy TR -P-1.9 Enhance urban qualities by applying appropriate urban standards in Urban Growth Areas and Master Planned Resorts. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-19 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION 0 ► Policy TR -P-1.10 Design roadways in the County road system according to their functional classification and forecasted 20 -year traffic demand. .................................................................................................................. Goal TR -G-2 Promote a coordinated and integrated public transportation system available to all that is reliable, safe, cost effective, energy efficient, and contributes to the cultural and economic betterment of the residents of Jefferson County. ► Policy TR -P-2.1 Support existing public transportation programs and coordinate with the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization to improve the system as needed, and consider including Kitsap County, Bainbridge Island and Seattle. ► Policy TR -P-2.2 Encourage cooperation between private and public transportation providers. ► PolicyTR-P-2.3 Support the operational and comprehensive planning of Jefferson Transit Authority to reduce auto dependency and enhance regional trips by transit ridership and TDM. Jefferson County defaults to Jefferson Transit Authority's definition and findings of transit levels of service, and will collaborate with Jefferson Transit Authority on the county's transit system service needs. ► Policy TR -P-2.4 Provide convenient automobile, pedestrian, and bicycle access to park and ride facilities on arterial/collector routes where warranted and cost effective. ► Policy TR -P-2.5 Coordinate with Jefferson Transit Authority in the planning and permit review process, to identify and invest in road and pedestrian improvements that support transit use, reliability, safety, retail shopping facilities, offices, and industrial and residential development. ► Policy TR -P-2.6 Promote and enhance passenger and freight travel opportunities, including development of air and water transportation alternatives. ► Policy TR -P-2.7 Encourage public transportation agencies to use technology based software which would allow for better coordination with other public transportation providers, agencies, and customers. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-20 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION 0 Policy TR -P-2.8 Coordinate with the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization and other jurisdictions to ensure that adequate Washington State Ferry System service is provided to the community. ► PolicyTR-P-2.9 Encourage and support the adoption of electric and autonomous vehicle sharing programs that include a comprehensive network of electric changing stations that facilitate electric vehicle use. Goal TR -G-3 Provide safe, accessible, and convenient I Refer to Open Space, Parks& routes, trails, parking facilities, trailheads, and other Rec. Goal OS -G-2 and Land amenities that promote the use of non -motorized Use Element, Section 1.4 I Urban and related goals and travel in a manner that integrates other forms of Policies transportation. Policy TR -P-3.1 Using established standards, promote coordinated and safe bicycle, equestrian, and pedestrian way improvements in accordance with the Non -motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan; and in coordination with Federal, State, and regional agencies, utilities, and citizen groups, emphasize connectivity and access to schools, parks, employment, major activity service centers, transit facilities (ferry, bus, etc.), and links between existing trails and regional trail networks during land use and transportation system development planning. Evaluate safety issues for bicycle and pedestrian travel near schools and identify potential improvements. PolicyTR-P-3.2 Support educational opportunities for children and adults that will encourage safe use of roadways, trails, and sidewalks for all transportation modes. Policy TR -P-3.3 Promote safe, convenient, and protected bicycle parking at activity centers such as schools, parks, commercial centers, employment and service centers, and mass transit facilities (ferry, bus, etc.) in accordance with the Non -motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan. Policy TR -P-3.4 In coordination with the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan and the Non -motorized Transportation and Recreation Trails Plan, provide signage for on -street segments of bicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian routes in accordance with the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-21 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION ► PolicyTR-P-3.5 Encourage buffering between motorized travel and non -motorized transportation modes, where appropriate and economically feasible. ► Policy TR -P-3.6 Continue to update the Non -motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan by reference. ► Policy TR -P-3.7 Coordinate with WSDOT and PRTPO to enhance existing bicycle connectivity and safety along state highway bicycle routes. Goal TR -G-4 Encourage land use types, mixes, and Refer to Land Use Element, Section 1.4 Urban and policies densities that promote efficient multi -modal LU -P-32.22, LU -P-32.23, and transportation systems. I LU -G-35 ► PolicyTR-P-4.1 Recognize and promote multimodal transportation, especially in high density Urban Growth areas where it is most efficient and effective. ► PolicyTR-P-4.2 Encourage innovative land development proposals that are consistent with the County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and Rural Element which minimize the need for expanding the road system, and utilize the capacity of the existing transportation system, including the capacity of transit and non - motorized modes. ► Policy TR -P-4.3 Consider the use of impact fees as a means to ensure that adequate facilities (including, but not limited to transit, pedestrian facilities, bikeways, or road shoulders) are available to serve new growth and development, and to maintain adopted level of service standards for those facilities. ► Policy TR -P-4.4 Enhance transportation system safety by requiring appropriate facility design, including providing landscaping and setbacks adjacent to transportation facilities, and limiting access where appropriate. ► Policy TR -P-4.5 Protect outstanding scenic vistas accessible from transportation facilities through site design, provide visual, and where possible and appropriate, physical access to these resources. ► PolicyTR-P-4.6 Require that subdivision and commercial project designs address the following issues: a. Cost effective transit and delivery of emergency service; b. Provisions for all transportation modes; Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-22 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION 0 c. Dedication of rights of way for existing and future transportation needs; d. Motorized and non -motorized access; e. Shoulders, sidewalks, trail connections, and bicycle pathways; f. Compatibility between motorized vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users; g. Inclusion of transit friendly design elements; h. Adequate parking for non -peak periods; and i. Frontage improvements and roadway features to meet urban design standards within the Irondale-Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area and, when appropriate, the Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort. Policy TR -P-4.7 Provide adequate right-of-way for future transportation needs, through implementation of a systematic right- of-way acquisition program, by limiting encroachment of structures or ancillary uses into the right-of-way (e.g., setbacks), requiring right- of-way dedication or easements as part of development approval, and by acquiring right-of-way for future needs through purchase from willing sellers. Policy TR -P-4.8 Ensure that unacceptable safety hazards will be mitigated. The definition of unacceptable will be based on analysis of the existing facility(s) and the current standards for that facility(s) contained in commonly used and adopted transportation publications. ► Policy TR -P-4.9 Ensure that the Level of Service for County roads are met for existing and proposed development concurrent with proposed development prior to issuing development approvals, by requiring traffic impact analyses where appropriate. Policy TR -P-4.10 Ensure that new developments that would generate traffic that would significantly decrease the Level of Service below the adopted Level of Service Standard for an intersection or roadway segment not be approved without stipulations for mitigation. When a new development would lower the Level of Service below the adopted Level of Service Standard, require the development proponent to mitigate the impact by one of the following: a. Construct improvements that restore the Level of Service to the adopted Level of Service Standard; b. Contribute an impact fee that is a proportionate share of the cost of improvements related to the development; Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-23 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION 0 c. Implement alternative measures such as Transportation Demand Management (TDM), project phasing, or other appropriate measures determined by the County that will avoid the impact. ► Policy TR -P-4.11 Encourage land use development patterns and support technologies that reduce the demand for increased capacity on roadways. ► Policy TR -P-4.12 Ensure that proposed roads on unopened public rights-of-way are constructed to appropriate County standards based on their function, location, projected traffic, and potential for future circulation. ► Policy TR -P-4.13 Require that roadway improvements and new subdivisions within the defined school pedestrian walking zone meet established standards intended to ensure the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. ► Policy TR -P-4.14 Provide adequate and appropriate signage to promote safe and effective multimodal transportation on local and state bicycle routes. (New) Goal TR -G-5 Ensure that the transportation system in I Refer to Natural Resources Jefferson County includes all modes of Element and Open Space, transportation, and encourages the efficient Parks & Rec., Historical & Cultural Preservation movement of goods, services, and passengers in Element, Goal OS -G-2 coordination with a statewide system. ► PolicyTR-P-5.1 Allow the use of public funds that ensure that appropriate transportation facilities are in place at the time of development in designated commercial and industrial zones. ► PolicyTR-P-5.2 Ensure that access to the major air and water transportation facilities via County arterials and state highways is safe, efficient, and coordinated with other transportation modes. ► Policy TR -P-5.3 Recognize the existence and current use of private small airfields, landing strips, and private helistops in land use decisions, and ensure that proposed new and expanded use of these private facilities do not adversely impact surrounding properties, and meet all required development criteria. ► Policy TR -P-5.4 Protect arterials and highways from encroachment and congestion by access, utilizing appropriate traffic mitigation techniques for commercial development and other impediments to flow. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-24 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION # ► Policy TR -P-5.5 Ensure that local access roads provide through passage at appropriate speeds that minimize impacts to the surrounding area, and discharge to an appropriate facility. 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. ► Policy TR -P-6.1 Coordinate with relevant agencies in the development of federal, state, and County regulations and guidelines for transportation of hazardous materials through the county. Policy TR -P-6.2 Coordinate planning for transportation improvements and projects with the facilities/utility planning activities of other agencies and utilities in order to reduce duplication of service, ensure that per -project costs are reduced, environmental impacts minimized, and community inconvenience and disruption lessened, while increasing the quality of service. ► Policy TR -P-6.3 Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) in all transportation projects. .................................................................................................................. Goal TR -G-7 Ensure that transportation planning includes extensive opportunities for public involvement. Policy TR -P-7.1 Consider convening a transportation advisory committee to assist the County with transportation planning and implementation issues. ► Policy TR -P-7.2 Consider conducting a public process to develop local criteria and standards for arterial, collector, and local access streets, commercial and residential development, and roadway maintenance. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-25 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION 0 .................................................................................................................. 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. ► Policy TR -P-8.1 Encourage employers to reduce single -occupancy commuting by offering flexible work schedules, telecommuting options, subsidized transit passes, and incentives to carpooling. ► Policy TR -P-8.2 Encourage employers to provide on-site facilities that encourage use of alternative transportation modes, such as transit shelters and covered bike racks, lockers, and showers at work sites. ► Policy TR -P-8.3 Facilitate transportation demand management by coordinating and assisting in the development of transit amenities and non -motorized transportation facilities in County road or highway improvements, including bus pullouts, passenger shelters, bypass lanes, park-and-ride facilities, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and multi-purpose trails, where appropriate. ► Policy TR -P-8.4 Participate with state government and transit agencies in developing, promoting, and facilitating regional ridesharing through such programs as parking management, and ride match services and preferential parking for carpools and vanpools. 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. ► PolicyTR-P-9.1 Continue the County's long-standing commitment to prioritize mechanical and manual methods to control roadside vegetation. PolicyTR-P-9.2 Ensure that all transportation projects comply with the Jefferson County Critical Areas Ordinance in order to protect critical areas, preserve open space, and maintain wildlife habitat in transportation projects and planning. Include the mitigation of adverse impacts on water resources, drainage patterns, and soils in the design of transportation facilities. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-26 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION 0 ► Policy TR -P-9.3 Protect air quality by improving the operating efficiency of the overall transportation system, through the effective use of multimodal transportation. ► Policy TR -P-9.4 Promote the conservation of energy through Transportation Demand Management policies and techniques. ► Policy TR -P-9.5 Address environmental retrofitting of transportation facilities, including the implementation of storm water facility best management practices and the replacement of culverts that impede fish passage, as opportunities and funding allows. ► Policy TR -P-9.6 Transportation facilities and services shall be sited, designed, or buffered to fit in harmoniously with their surroundings, as appropriate. When sited within or adjacent to residential areas, special attention should be given to traffic, noise, light, and glare impacts. ► PolicyTR-P-9.7 Evaluate all transportation, plans and projects for opportunities to adapt and mitigate the effects of climate change. ► PolicyTR-P-9.8 Towards reduced use of fossil fuels and greater community wellness in a county with a high median age, expanded use of electric -assist bicycles, as defined under RCW 46.04.169, should be encouraged. This includes, but is not limited to the safe and effective siting of E -bicycle charging stations. ................................................................................................................. Goal TR -G-10 Continue to update the Transportation Improvement Program consistent with, and incorporated by reference into the Comprehensive Plan. Policy TR -P-10.1 Roadway improvement projects included in the County's six-year Transportation Improvement Program shall be consistent with the goals and policies of the Transportation Element, and other elements of the County's Comprehensive Plan. ► Policy TR -P-10.2 Implement Capital Facility and Utility Element policies addressing funding, financing, and project implementation to fulfil the County's transportation system. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-27 December 2018 TRANSPORTATION0 6.5 ACTION PLAN The Transportation Element is implemented by on-going updates to capital plans and system plans, as well as implementation of the County's code, such as with concurrency standards. EXHIBIT 6-7 Transportation Action Plan Multi -modal System Investments Transportation Improvement Annually update the six-year transportation improvement program. Program Capital Facility Plan Include six-year and 20 -year transportation system improvements. System Plan & Code Implementation System Plan Coordination ' Coordinate this Transportation Element with system plans that promote non -motorized travel, including the following, as amended: • Non -motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan (2010) • Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan (2015) Coordinate with WSDOT and PRTPO to implement connectivity and safety improvements to state highway bicycle routes, such as rumble strips, improved roadway maintenance, and signage. Transportation Levels of Consider implementing level of service and concurrency provisions in Service and Concurrency County code. Implementation Coordination _`—_^-_--------_~_-_ ---_ Participate in Regional Continue to coordinate in regional forums through the PRTPO and Forums collaborate with WSDOT, Jefferson Transit, and Port of Port Townsend on road, airborne, and marine travel. Source: Jefferson County, 2018 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 6-28 December 2018 7 Economic 7D� M M�OVO � 2 - 2 Jefferson County enjoys an enviable quality of life, and outstanding scenic, recreational, and ecological resources. In addition, it enjoys proximity to urban areas in the Puget Sound region, and a growing popularity as a tourist destination. The rural, resource-based history is evident in the county's numerous and vast areas of commercial forestlands, farms, and gravel mines. This somewhat isolated setting, paired with the large amount of state and federal lands in the county, can create challenges for economic development. However, maintaining and enhancing quality of life is a key aspect of the county's economic development strategy, as well as providing resiliency within various possible economic futures. Accessibility to all areas of Jefferson County is quite limited. Only four state highways provide vehicular access. State ferries provide access at the City of Port Townsend at the county's northern -most point. Jefferson County is more geographically isolated than counties elsewhere in the Puget Sound creating a unique and challenging business and economic development setting. The North Olympic Development Council reported that the natural Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-1 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -0 abundance of the region has not translated into prosperity for its residents nor jurisdictions (North Olympic Development Council (NODC), 2016). With over two-thirds of the county in public ownership and unavailable for direct economic development activities, Jefferson County may appear to have limited economic development opportunities. However, within a changing economy, the county can capitalize on opportunities including the possibility to use its natural abundance as an asset and transcend the perceived development limitations of the land. Natural and social qualities drive Jefferson County prosperity and are key elements to develop and strengthen the economic development strategy. For example, Olympic National Park, occupies most of Jefferson County's center and is one of the top ten most -visited national parks in the US with most of those visitors traveling first through Jefferson County to enjoy the park's spectacular scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities. Tourism development strategies that increase Jefferson County's ability to attract and serve these travelers can be a way to turn these challenges into opportunities. The local Jefferson County economy is currently dominated by industrial, agricultural, and natural resource activities, along with the attendant governmental and health services provided to the community. The Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-2 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Growth Management Act provides jurisdictions with opportunities to plan Industrial Land Banks as a planned reserve area for a future industrial site, as well as provisions for planning Major Industrial Developments. Additional detail can be found in the Land Use Element. Still present are the historical industries of forestry and lumber production, and maritime trades such as seafood processing, ship repair and boatbuilding. Agricultural activities include aquaculture, organic farming, and food production. These industries are productive in their own right, and can also create and sustain their own type of diversified, experiential tourism activities. 7.1 PURPOSE The purpose of the Economic Development element is to establish "local goals, policies, objectives, and provisions for economic growth and vitality and a high quality of life." (RCW 36.70A.070(7)). A strong, stable, diversified, and resilient economy provides a high quality of life for the citizens of Jefferson County and the region. The economy generates resources necessary for the well-being of families and individuals and the resources through which local governments provide for the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-3 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -0 7.2 TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES Conditions & Trends Unemployment Ra to Since the U.S. recession of 2007-2009, Jefferson County unemployment has been higher than State and national figures; though officially the recession ended in 2009, impacts of the recession extended into 2012 for Jefferson County. Recent peaks of unemployment coincided with the recession of 2007-2009. The Jefferson County unemployment rate has declined since then, from a peak of 10.5% in 2011 to 7.3% in 2016. Jefferson's unemployment rate has remained consistently higher than the state unemployment rate, which went from 9.3% to 5.4% over the same period. EXHIBIT 7-1 Unemployment Rate 12% 1Mo 8% � s / ♦� 7.3% 6% / ♦` /I .. �� ♦ 4.9% 4% 2% Jefferson — — — State U.S. 0% 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 Notes: Historical resident labor force and employment, not seasonally adjusted, data developed from Employment Security DepartmentJWITS: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics. Issued: June 25, 2017, Benchmark: March 2077 Source: ESD, 2017: BERK Consulting, 2078. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-4 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Age Jefferson County has the oldest median age of county populations in the State of Washington. Further, Jefferson County has a relatively larger proportion of residents aged sixty or over, than the country as a whole or Washington State. Reciprocally, there are proportionately fewer young residents in Jefferson County compared to country as a whole or Washington State. This trend can be expected to affect the economy in ways ranging from shifts in housing demand, retail sales, labor force replacement and healthcare services demands. As seen in the data on educational attainment (Exhibit 7-8), the County's population is comparatively highly educated, but a large proportion is retired and not in the working population. EXHIBIT7-2 Population by Age Source: ESD, 2017, BERK Consulting, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-5 December 2018 2006 2016 0-4 Male 541 5-9 - 10 -14 ■ Female`. 6 .- 15-19'.- 20-24- 25-29 30-34- 35-39 700- ao 40-44 40-44 50-54 55-59 60-64 1,246 65-69 70-74 828 <® 1418: _ 75-79 80-84 447. 591 85+ 27 S'.'® Source: ESD, 2017, BERK Consulting, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-5 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXHIBIT 7-3 Comparison of Population by Age, 2016, 2040 STATE 2016 JEFFERSON 2016 JEFFERSON 2040 ■ 0-19 N 20-39 ■ 40-59 0 60+ Source: ESD, 2017, BERK Consulting, 2018. Wages The 2016 average annual average wage for Jefferson County was $36,850 in 2016. This was below the state's average annual wage of $59,073, as well as the state average minus King County, which was $46,771. The median hourly wage in 2016 was $20.16, less than that of the state's median hourly wage at $23.91 and for the state less King County at $20.68. Industries with higher average wage earnings included utilities, manufacturing, government, and professional and technical services jobs. Inflation adjusted average wages in the county have been lower than the State and nation and have been falling further behind. Given the high proportion of potential retirees in the population, wages are likely to be a smaller proportion of county residents' personal incomes. See Exhibit 7-4 on the following page. 9 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-6 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -0 EXHIBIT 7-4 Average Annual Wage by Sector, 2016 All Industries $36,850 Utilities $83,935 Manufacturing $55,598 Government $51,258 Professional & technical services $46,568 Finance & insurance $43,914 Construction $42,654 Information $37,614 Wholesale trade $36,492 Transportation & warehousing $35,524 Ag., forestry, fishing & hunting $33,949 Other services, ex. public admin. $30,151 Administrative & waste services $28,999 Health care & social assistance $27,004 Retail trade 1 $24,440 Educational services $23,303 Real estate & rental & leasing $20,994 Accommodation & food services $16,583 Arts, entertainment, & recreation $15,866 $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 $90,000 Source: ESD, 2017, BERK Consulting, 2018 The largest employers by sector in Jefferson County are accommodation and food services, retail trade, and health care. Together these sectors make up approximately 40% of covered employment in the county. Jefferson Healthcare is the largest public employer in Jefferson County. In addition to large employers like Jefferson Healthcare and the Port Townsend Paper Company, Jefferson County is characterized by having many small business employers. This characteristic of having a local economy of many small businesses provides resiliency, as when an individual employer moves or goes out of business, it does not take the whole local economy with it. Economic development strategies in Jefferson County may include consideration of major industrial developments or similarly large businesses, but the mainstay has been developing and maintaining businesses scaled to the infrastructure and development intensities that Jefferson County can provide or foresee in our current planning horizon. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-7 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXHIBIT 7-5 Employment Share by Sector & Inflation Adjusted Average Wage Employment Share by Sector Accommodation 25% and Food Services Retail Trade 20% Health Care and N Social Assistance 15% Government 10% Educational Services Manufacturing Construction 5% 0% 1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 2014 Source: ESD, 2017, BERK Consulting, 2018. Inflation Adjusted Average Wage $70,000 14% 13% 12% 11% 10% 8% 6% $60,000 ® $59,073 $50,000 +'' .. + � $46,771 $40,000 .0 0, $36,850 $30,000 $20,000 �-- J efferson $10,000 — — — Washington State $0 State Less Kin 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 Source: ESD, 2077, BERK Consulting, 2018. 11 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-8 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Taxable Sales Trends Taxable retail sales capture information about some types of economic activity. Inflation adjusted quarterly taxable retail sales can been seen in Exhibit 7-6. The data show both the variability of some sectors across time as well as the seasonal variation within sectors. It shows the reliance of the county on retail and construction as source of sales tax revenue, and the seasonal variation of these sectors. Sales from retail trade and accommodation and food services also reflect the growing tourism in the county. A 2010 report by E.D. Hovee and Company found that travelers to Jefferson County spend proportionately more for dining, accommodations, groceries, other retail purchases, and arts, entertainment, recreation than is typical for visitors traveling elsewhere in Washington. (E.D. Hovee & Company, LLC, 2010) EXHIBIT7-6 Inflation Adjusted Annual Taxable Retail Sales $160,000,000 Retail Trade $140,000,000 Construction $120,000,000 $100,000,000 Accommodations & Food Services $80,000,000 Wholesale Trade $60,000,000 Information $40,000,000 $155,496,504 $124,557,370 $85,238,771 $61,521,748 28,562,014 All Other $20,000,000 22,582,742 Industries $0 1996 Source: ESD, 2017, BERK Consulting, 2018. 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-9 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXHIBIT 7-7 Inflation Adjusted Quarterly Taxable Retail Sales* $45,000,000 $40,000,000 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $41,038,144 __ V®le%%$34,766,589 $30,132,469 $12,957,784 oC;ryd�dryo,�G GS,`LC` O4G(o, GGdryp,ts4` GGrypl GG0Grypl GGOP Retail Trade Construction Accommodations & Food Services All Other Industries *Note seasonal periodicy. Source: ESD, 2077, BERK Consulting, 2018. Education/Attainment Approximately 94.1% of Jefferson County residents age 25 and older were high school graduates, compared to 90.4% of Washington State's residents and 86.7% of U.S. residents in the period 2011-2015. Those with a bachelor's degree or higher made up 37.0% of Jefferson County residents age 25 and older compared to 32.9% of state residents and 29.8% of U.S. residents over the same period. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-10 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -0 EXHIBIT7-8 Adult Educational Levels 30% 27.8%27.1 23.3% 4.6% 25% 23.2% 21.5% 21.1% 0.9% 20% 18.5% 15.5% 15% 12.0% 11.2% 9.8% 100/0 7.6% 8.1 % 6.8% 5.7% 5.5% 5% 4.0% 4.2% 1■° I 0% Less than 9th Some High High School Some College Associate's Bachelor's Master's or Grade School, No Diploma/GED Degree Degree Higher Diploma ■Jefferson State aU.S. Source: ESD, 2017,• American Community Survey, BERK Consulting, 2018. While Jefferson County has a higher adult educational level than the state, the county also has a larger share of residents over the age of 60, indeed, the largest in the State, as shown in Exhibit 7-3. The educational achievement rates of adults 65 and older is much higher than other age groups, shown in Exhibit 7-9. EXHIBIT7-9 Adult Educational Levels by Age Group Population in Age Group 25 to 34 2,572 7% 67% 26% fim 45 to 64 9,952 65 and older • 9,598 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% ■ Less than high school ■ High school graduate ■ Bachelor's degree or higher Source: ESD, 2017, American Community Survey, BERK Consulting, 2018. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-11 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -0 Economic Sectors Resource Based Sectors The largest economic sectors of Jefferson County by dollar value are the natural resource-based sectors, including private commercial forestry, timber harvest, and gravel and other mineral resource extraction. Commercial forestry occupies the largest area of privately owned land in the county and is zoned at a minimum of eighty acres per resource parcel. Other Manufacturing, Service Based Jobs, and Industries Historically, Jefferson County had more industrial development than today. Various activities relating to fruit, vegetable, and poultry production, canneries, tourist ferries to Seattle, as well as sawmills and other resource extraction activities took place in the county. Key major industrial development included the Puget Sound Iron Company in Irondale 0879-1881), the Western Mill and Lumber Company in Irondale and Port Hadlock 0884-1907), and the Alcohol distillery in Port Hadlock (1911-1913). World War I and World War II ushered in a burgeoning industry from military installations and support facilities. Remnants of this era include coastal defense systems at Fort Warden, Fort Townsend, Fort Flagler, and development of the Indian Island munitions depot. Currently, Jefferson County supports jobs in a broad range of service - based jobs and in the manufacturing, marine trades, and maritime industries. Thesejobs exist in the incorporated and unincorporated urban growth areas, in the rural commercial and rural village centers and intermittently throughout other rurally zoned lands. These include all services related to small businesses, home businesses and cottage industries, tourist based and food services and health care and medical services. The service -based sectors come in second place in Jefferson County after resource-based economies for total jobs supported and by dollar volume generated. Agriculture While occupying much less of the economy than in previous decades, Jefferson County possesses and designates areas for long-term commercially viable agricultural production due to its high quality agricultural soils and grazing areas. The return of agricultural -based jobs and incomes is slow yet steady and is the focus of increasing support and interest by agricultural leaders in attracting new and expanding existing agricultural -based jobs in Jefferson County. To underscore the importance of agriculture in our economic resiliency, agriculture jobs actually grew in Jefferson County during the Great Recession. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-12 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -0 Challenges & Opportunities The county's land largely consists of rural and resource lands, and limited urban areas, which creates economic development needs unique to the county and its residents. Economic development strategies must balance economic growth, housing needs, environmental and health protection, and a high quality of life. Many economic development opportunities exist to provide forestry, agriculture and aquaculture production and processing, marine industries, tourism and recreation, and other enterprises suited to a rural county, yet the State Growth Management Act (GMA) limits opportunities for urban levels of development or urban services outside of urban areas. Planning under GMA, Jefferson County identified development patterns in place at the time GMA was adopted, July 1, 1990. As planning continued through the adoption of the first County Comprehensive Plan under GMA in 1998, and subsequent years, designation of urban and rural commercial centers was completed: the Port Hadlock/Irondale Urban Growth Area, designations of rural commercial and industrial districts, and outer boundaries of LAMIRDs (Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development), essential public facilities like the airport, and master planned resorts. These designations were made very conservatively. With the experience of local jurisdictions implementing GMA over the last 20 years, the County is compelled to revisit the planning assumptions of the 1990's and analyze in the current planning horizon how we need to balance GMA goals with our local circumstances to maintain and grow a rural economy and preserve our rural character. The County has the opportunity to designate major industrial developments or plan industrial land banks under GMA. The County is considering all tools available in compliance with GMA, as well as partnering with economic development entities in the county and engaging with the state legislature to advance creative solutions to the challenges of implementing GMA in rural counties. Another challenge is that the state legislature, under GMA, has not made funding available for Economic Development Elements. Funding strategic and long-term planning by the County and partners would help further this Element's goals and implement strategies. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-13 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -0 Strengths & Challenges One objective of the Economic Existing Conditions Report (E.D. Hovee & Company, LLC, 2010) is to provide a "SWOT" analysis—a preliminary assessment of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats affecting the local economy. SWOT findings are intended to consist of preliminary summary observations, subject to refinement in consultation with participating jurisdictions and stakeholders. The summary below is an abbreviated representation of the 2010 findings and includes additional findings from subsequent stakeholder discussions. SWOT Analysis of key variables generally affecting economic development in Jefferson County: ► An available workforce population with a higher than average educational level; ► Natural setting and quality of life that increases appeal as a place to live; P. Proximity to growing Puget Sound region; ► Growing popularity as a tourist destination; P. Availability of industrial sites, working harbor, and diverse maritime sector; P. A limited workforce that is increasing in average age or becoming removed from the workforce through retirements, and relatively high and growing service sector needs as population ages; ► Distance from markets and direct client contact, constraining options for business expansion. ► A lack of county -wide recovery from the Great Recession that continues to constrain those trades, goods and services that support economic development (including recovery of construction, manufacturing, and related sectors); ► A lack of affordable housing caused from housing costs outpacing average household incomes; ► Higher home prices from limited housing supply, and a scarcity of rental units with a 2017 vacancy rate of 1% or less; ► Barriers to attracting a qualified workforce especially for the agricultural sector due to the shortage of affordable housing and limitations on developing workforce housing; and ► Legal barriers and limited public -sector financing to build infrastructure to support new or expanded job growth (municipal wastewater treatment, access to broadband internet services) in rurally zoned areas of Jefferson County. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-14 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - 0 Jefferson County Economic Development Organizations While this element focuses on the County's role in economic development, the County is committed to working collaboratively with agencies, institutions, and organizations to foster economic development in Jefferson County. The main organizations and their strategic priorities are described below. These organizations are potential partners for regional efforts at business retention, development, and job creation. EDC Team Jefferson Founded in 2007, the Economic Development Council of Jefferson County ("EDC/Team Jefferson") is designated by the Washington State Department of Commerce as an Associate Development Organization (ADO) for Jefferson County. It receives funding from various organizations to help grow and develop the local economy. One of its main tenets is to identify potential business opportunities that can be started or attracted to Jefferson County. The EDC assists entrepreneurs and business owners by connecting them to financing opportunities such as our Local Investment Opportunity Network—"LION", and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) such as Craft3, which provides assistance to entrepreneurs, nonprofits and individuals who do not have access to traditional financing. According to EDC Team Jefferson, the Jefferson County economy pivots around nine business clusters: ► Advanced Technology & Manufacturing—with established industries ranging from renewable forest products to technology and distribution firms. ► Arts & Culture—encompassing individual artists, non-profit organizations, and private businesses such as galleries. ► Education—including K-12 public and private schooling, and higher education through WSU Extension, Peninsula College and Goddard College. ► Small Business and Entrepreneur—focused on individual proprietors or less than 5 -employee firms that are technology or craft/product based in start-up or acquisition mode and with a range of growth potentials. P. Food & Farm—with activities ranging from farm and aquaculture to food retail and distribution including farmers markets, food banks, food coop and traditional grocery. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-15 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -0 ► Healthcare—encompassing hospital, medical/clinic, and alternative health providers. ► Marine Trades—with key segments including shipwrights, outfitters, and boat services. ► Real Estate and Construction—including persons employed with real estate brokerage and development firms together with residential. commercial and infrastructure construction. ► Tourism & Retail—encompassing firms and activities (including festivals) that provide hospitality, dining and retail services for local residents and visitors. (Team Jefferson, 2010) EDC Team Jefferson has identified the following strategies: ► Retain and expand local businesses by energizing entrepreneurship; Herb Beck Waters, entre P P; Carolyn Gallaway ► Attract and keep 18 -35 -year-old emerging entrepreneurs and their families; ► Increase access to local capital for entrepreneurs and small businesses; ► Set a positive tone for business in Jefferson County; and ► Focus on collaboration and leadership development. Source : EDC Team Jefferson, 2017 Port of Port Townsend As independent government bodies run by directly elected commissioners, Port Districts have a combination of government powers (taxation, issuing bonds etc.,) and a mission to responsibly promote sustainable economic growth.. They play a key role in economic development by providing transportation and industrial infrastructure. Formed by Jefferson County voters in 1924, the Port of Port Townsend operates three marinas, a marine trades industrial area, the Jefferson County International Airport, an RV park, and boat launches at multiple sites. In addition, Ports issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (IDRBs) that offer manufacturing and processing companies below- market interest rates for eligible uses, such as purchasing land /equipment, constructing buildings, and/or upgrading existing facilities. In addition to its maritime and aviation business centers, the Port of Port Townsend provides building space for new and expanding businesses. It owns property at Port Townsend Boat Haven, Point Haven, Herb Beck Marina, and the Jefferson County Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-16 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -0 International Airport that it rents out to a variety of businesses that support the local economy. Washington State University WSU Jefferson County Extension services and programs strongly support Jefferson County agricultural based economic development through technical assistance, demonstration/teaching farms, local food resources, and coordination and serving as an information clearinghouse. WSU extension develops programs and works with the agricultural -based community to explore and expand new models of agriculture that pulls together innovations in agriculture and economy. WSU also coordinates efforts to eradicate noxious weeds with the Noxious Weed Board and assists the Organic Seed Alliance with seed banking. The Chamber ofJefferson County The Chamber of Jefferson County's work of building business and building community throughout Port Townsend, Port Hadlock/Tri-Area, and Port Ludlow is pursued through relationships with the Economic Development Council of Jefferson County (EDC Team Jefferson) and city & state governments, enabling the Chamber and Port Townsend's Business Resource Center to be a hub for connecting with business services and advocating for change when necessary. North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce The Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce operates two Visitor Centers, in Quilcene and Brinnon, which direct visitors to local lodging, food, activities, and other goods and services available in the area. Chamber staff also promote local businesses by developing advertising materials and connecting local residents and tourists to local businesses. North Olympic Development Council (NODC) North Olympic Development Council (NODC) is a non-profit corporation formed in October 1984 to advance economic and community development on the North Olympic Peninsula of northwestern Washington State. NODC is designated and funded through the U.S. Dept. of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) as a regional Economic Development District. EDA works directly with communities and regions to help them build the capacity for economic development based on local business conditions and needs. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-17 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The NODC works in collaboration with local governments, businesses, tribal nations, and non-profit organizations to serve the people of Clallam and Jefferson Counties. The Council Board of Directors has identified several immediate areas of focus to foster economic development. These are listed below: ► Work to improve infrastructure in support of economic growth; ► Make renewable energy technology and innovative manufacturing key components of the regional economy; ► Focus on innovative manufacturing (i.e.: composites) to diversify the regional economy; ► Encourage entrepreneurship; ► Help build a higher -skilled, high -wage workforce; ► Explore regional and international markets; ► Expand tourism opportunities/revenues; ► Improve regional collaboration and partnerships; and ► Advocate for natural resource and agriculture growth. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-18 December 2018 I . The private sector is primarily responsible for the creation of economic opportunity in Jefferson County. The responsibility of the public sector is to assure that these activities are carried out consistent with defined community and environmental values. To this end, comprehensive plan should clearly identify these values in order that economic opportunity is not lost due to confusion or unreliability of process. Particular attention will be given to the needs of non -service sector businesses and industries as a strategy to increase wage earning potential within the community. 2. An economic development element should be prepared and included in the County's and incorporated areas' comprehensive plan This element should identify and designate adequate areas for commercial, retail. and industrial growth necessary to sustain and meet future population and employment forecasts. The economic development element shall be coordinated with the capital facility, land use and utilities elements of the comprehensive plan. 3. Each UGA and rural center is considered the commercial and business "hub" in their respective area of the County. UGAs should be viewed as regional service and retail centers, while the rural center focus is on local community retail and service needs, and transient accommodations. 4. Certain industries due to their size or type of operation, or due to their dependence on the local resource base should not be located within the boundaries of UGAs When locating these types of activities outside of UGAs, special attention must be given to assure that the activity will not promote "urban development" of the surrounding area. These activities will need to be self-supporting and not require the extension of urban services. S. The Port of Port Townsend's legislative authority should be utilized as a tool to implement industry and trade strategies; including the promotion of employment opportunities, the consolidation and parceling of property, and the development of infrastructure to meet the needs of industry consistent with comprehensive plans and development regulations. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -0 7.3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN The economic development plan leverages the strengths of the county to support a strong and diversified economy. Key opportunities and sites are listed below. Workforce Development Given the county's high educational attainment, there is an opportunity to both increase and better align educational resources and training programs with industry. This will ensure access to a high -skilled workforce for regional businesses and to higher wagejobs for county residents. Industrial & Manufacturing Businesses A key strength and opportunity area is the availability of designated industrial and manufacturing sites that can both serve small, local entrepreneurs and potential advanced manufacturing businesses. In addition to the availability of sites suitable for industrial or manufacturing uses, the county's highly -educated workforce is an asset for emerging manufacturing uses that require higher -skilled workers. Industrial sites in Jefferson County include the Port of Port Townsend, Port Townsend Industrial Park (which has become a commercial and business park), Glen Cove, Eastview, Quilcene Industrial Area, the Irondale/Port Hadlock UGA, the Port Townsend Paper Company, 24 acres at the Jefferson County International Airport, and Resource Based Industrial zoned sites. In addition to the industrial sites described above, the light industrial manufacturing park at the Jefferson County International Airport, also known as the Airport Light Industrial Park also allows non -aviation related industrial and manufacturing uses. In 2009, the County approved a rezone of 24 acres from rural residential to Airport Essential Public Facility capable of supporting up to ten small to medium sized low - impact, non -aviation -related light industrial/manufacturing businesses. As of 2017 the site requires a Binding Site Plan, clearing and installation of infrastructure before any business operations. Information about designation and siting of Industrial Land Banks or new Major Industrial Developments can be found in the Land Use Element. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-20 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Place -making for Visitors & Residents In addition to its natural and scenic assets, the distinct Port Townsend Downtown and small-scale neighborhood business districts in the county are a place -making feature that attracts visitors and serves local residents. Commercial development in Jefferson County is mainly concentrated within the City of Port Townsend, the Irondale Port Hadlock Urban Growth Area, and to a lesser extent, within the County's Limited Areas of More Intense Rural Development (LAMIRDs), which includes Brinnon, Quilcene Discovery Bay, Chimacum, Mats Mats, Wawa Point, Beaver Valley, Nordland, Gardiner, and Four Corners. The Port Ludlow and Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resorts also have sites zoned for commercial development. Home Businesses, Cottage Industries and Small -Scale Tourist Recreational uses are also allowed in most non- commercial zones with a permit. Sustainable, Innovative Agricultural & Food Businesses Given its historic and environmental strengths, the county has a small but growing set of businesses related to farming and related food production such as grains, eggs, cheese, and spirits. In addition, aquaculture continues to be a key industry. Local economic policy can support this sector so that it continues to add diversity and entrepreneurial opportunities to the economy. The state implemented Initiative 502—the legalization of recreational cannabis production, processing and sales. In 2017, Jefferson County sales generated approximately $2,049,000 in state excise tax from cannabis sales, and the County received only $21,297 of that amount for local enforcement and health programs. Infrastructure Improvements as Economic Development Strategy Investments in infrastructure can be a powerful way to attract high- qualityjobs and entrepreneurs. For rural counties such as Jefferson County, investments in infrastructure such as broadband can address multiple objectives such as the provision of healthcare services or education, support tourism and attract a younger, more mobile workforce. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 11 Downtown Port Townsend Chimacum Corner Farm Stand, Jefferson County 7-21 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT In addition to broadband, some parts of the county will also benefit from sewer infrastructure. For example, the primary growth center for unincorporated Jefferson County, the Irondale/Port Hadlock UGA requires sewer as an "urban level of service" to implement new zoning urban level zoning and density. Phased sewer implementation will facilitate further economic development as almost one-quarter of the UGA is designated for commercial land use, including a commercial zone as the largest with 272 acres. Approximately 25 acres is designated as Urban Light Industrial (all but 5 acres of which are already in light industrial use). This UGA has been found to be legally compliant with the GMA as of January 27, 2010. The County is currently pursuing funding to construct the wastewater infrastructure to promote future economic growth in this area. Within LAMIRDs development is constrained by the cost of utility and infrastructure upgrades as well as existing LAMIRD boundaries. Some wastewater treatment options are considered an urban level of service and not allowed in LAMIRDs. This limits wastewater improvements that would support job growth, existing commercial development, and improve existing housing stock. The Port of Port Townsend commissioned a preliminary feasibility psi study to estimate the cost of building a large on-site sewage system in Quilcene, estimated to cost between $6.5 million and $20 million. (Port of Port Townsend, 2017) The service area examined was the entire Rural Village Center as well as the southern half of the center. The information will help the Quilcene community and Jefferson County consider wastewater service options and rural economic development goals. The estimated costs identified in the feasibility Quilcene, BERK study demonstrates the challenges of providing infrastructure for Jefferson County and the small community of Quilcene. Efforts to provide wastewater treatment to Brinnon, another Rural Village Center, have not been comprehensively developed as of 2018. However, a wastewater plant was constructed for Dosewallips State Park in 2014. In cooperation with State Parks, PUD #1 of Jefferson County is investigating the feasibility of expanding the service area of the facility to address septic issues in Brinnon. A wastewater treatment plant is required to serve the Pleasant Harbor MPR near the Brinnon Rural Village Center. There are efforts to identify and correct failing septic systems in Brinnon through the Central Hood Canal Pollution Identification and Correction Project for the period 2017-2020. (Jefferson County Public Health, 2017) A comprehensive strategy to address rural wastewater treatment could be a future action strategy. Water supply is critical in both rural and urban areas. A key water provider is Jefferson County PUD, who is leading an update to a Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-22 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT consolidated water system plan; see the Capital Facilities & Utilities Element and Appendix D Capital Facilities Plan Technical Document. Water development is a need for rural economic development but presents a challenge to provide. Other infrastructure investments that benefit economic development include transportation improvements, especially regarding ferries. Updates to State ferry system plans are underway, and will include local input. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-23 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7.4 GOALS & POLICIES .................................................................................................................. Goal ED -G-1 Improve and enhance coordination with federal, state, regional, tribal and local economic development groups to promote a healthy and vibrant economic environment within Jefferson County. Policy ED -P-1.1 Adequately fund Jefferson County's designated Associate Development Organization (ADO)—"EDC Team Jefferson"—and establish specific responsibilities and performance measures for the ADO to ensure that taxpayers obtain good value for their investment. Support the ADO in providing access to business management expertise for new and growing businesses (Joint Economic Development Strategy (JEDS) Strategies 1.6 & 1.9). Support collaborative work between economic development partners, including Jefferson County Economic Development Council Team Jefferson (EDC Team Jefferson), North Olympic Development Council (NODC), Port of Port Townsend, City of Port Townsend, and other public and private partners in efforts to plan for, promote, educate, train attract, build and maintain businesses and economic development in Jefferson County. ► Policy ED -P-1.2 Investigate and/or pursue programs, grant funds and other technical and financial support with federal, state, and local agencies to collectively plan, develop and implement economic growth in high demand sectors of the local economy. Policy ED -P-1.3 Consult with NODC and area tribal governments regarding shared economic development planning and implementation and discuss solutions to shared issues concerning economic development and unemployment. Policy ED -P-1.4 Coordinate with other economic development entities and related citizen groups and individuals in Jefferson County to prepare strategies that promote economic development opportunities in existing commuter and tourist highway corridors and non -motorized facilities and multi-purpose trails. Land use and zoning strategies may include a highway -tourist -commercial zone or other techniques consistent with rural character. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-24 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................................. Goal ED -G-2 Support a comprehensive approach to education and training for employment, job retention, and advancement. ► Policy ED -P-2.1 Support and actively participate in Olympic Workforce Development Council (OWDC) as they facilitate a full spectrum of education and job skills providers to coordinate class offerings, facilities, and staff resources available to Jefferson County residents (teenagers, adults, displaced workers, veterans, retirees, etc.) who seek high school degrees, general education degrees, remedial education, vocational training and retraining, skills or knowledge enhancement, professional certification, two-year degrees, four-year degrees, and advanced degrees. ................................................................................................................. Goal ED -G-3 Support Jefferson County's industries that leverage existing strengths, advantages, and! Related to western potential in the following areas: ` Jefferson County — 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. ► Policy ED -P-3.1 Support the efforts of the Port of Port Townsend in diversifying the Jefferson County International Airport (JCIA) to provide for a broader number of trades, manufacturing, and services. This may include, but is not limited to, the siting of appropriately scaled aviation and non -aviation -related industrial/manufacturing activities in the Airport Essential Public Facilities District. ► Policy ED -P-3.2 In accordance with County -wide Planning Policy 7.5, recognize the legislative authority of the Port of Port Townsend as a valuable tool to implement industry, trade strategies and promote employment opportunities. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-25 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ► Policy ED -P-3.3 Protect from encroachment, the Port of Port Townsend's industrial properties, waterfront and all other public assets managed by the Port to ensure and enhance economic vitality and quality of life for the citizens of Jefferson County. ► Policy ED -P-3.4 Conserve existing agriculture and encourage future innovative agriculture ventures and technologies, while managing the water and soil to be sustainable. ► Policy ED -P-3.5 Support broadband or other technology infrastructure that fosters home-based businesses and online provision of services, (e.g., telecommuting, telemedicine etc.). ► Policy ED -P-3.6 Protect future opportunities for planning Industrial Land Banks and Major Industrial Developments by keeping development regulations current and effective for these land uses. From the Collection of the Jefferson County Historical Society Goal ED -G-4 Work in partnership with public and private economic development interests to review < Related to western barriers, consider flexible regulations that incentivize, Jefferson County encourage and facilitate innovative economic opportunities within the County. ► Policy ED -P-4.1 Continue to work with state, federal, and local agencies to coordinate and streamline land use review procedures and processes, while ensuring a proper balance between expeditious review and protecting the public interest. ► Policy ED -P-4.2 Continue to work towards internal efficiencies in the application of development regulations. ► Policy ED -P-4.3 Periodically review and update, if necessary, land -use and permitting procedures to assure that regulatory processes are understandable, predictable, and timely. ► Policy ED -P-4.4 Continue to work with the City of Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend, PUD, economic stakeholders and economic development agencies regarding capital facilities and land use in the Glen Cove Industrial District. ► Policy ED -P-4.5 Amplify Jefferson County's strengths in tourism, recreation, and retail through rural employment opportunities in centers and corridors and through development and enhancement of non -motorized facilities. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-26 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................. Goal ED -G -S Support the development of tourist and tourist -related activities as a source of employment! Related to western and business opportunities in Jefferson County. ` Jefferson County ► Policy ED -P-5.1 Provide infrastructure for tourist services that promote agricultural, experiential, and educational tourism, eco - tourism, and native and cultural tourism as well as recreational tourism with revenue generated from the lodging tax. ► Policy ED -P-5.2 Encourage efforts to preserve scenic open space, historic and local cultural and tribal resources that attract both local residents and visitors. ► Policy ED -P-5.3 Encourage the development of small businesses, services, cultural attractions, recreational opportunities, and special events that capture and support tourism. Identify wider uses for these small businesses to also furnish goods and services, such as locally grown food, and value-added products to the traveling public and local population. .................................................................................................................. Goal ED -G-6 Encourage economic development that sustains natural resources and open spaces, protects environmental quality, encourages non -motorized recreation and transportation, and enhances Jefferson County's overall quality of life. Policy ED -P-6.1 Recognize the economic strengths and opportunities that come from the appeal of Jefferson County's surroundings, and preserve our quality of life as an economic development asset. ► Policy ED -P-6.2 Develop and update land use policies that conserve working resource lands and provide sustainable employment opportunities. ► Policy ED -P-6.3 Encourage "working water -front" small-scale marine trade activities in Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Nordland, and Quilcene. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-27 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................................. 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. ► Policy ED -P-7.1 Support and coordinate efforts of infrastructure service providers, and economic stakeholders in identifying and meeting infrastructure needs of the diversified economic centers where commercial and industrial development is appropriate. ► Policy ED -P-7.2 Support the development, production, siting and use of non-fossil based renewable energy such as solar, wind, water, ammonia fuel, and other innovative renewable sources. ► Policy ED -P-7.3 Through emergency or disaster preparedness networks such as Jefferson County Regional Emergency Preparedness Network (]PREP), promote infrastructure, such as storage, for a local food system capable of supporting the population of Jefferson County without diminishing the long-term carrying capacity of the County's natural resources. ► Policy ED -P-7.4 Continue to work on the funding, installation, and operation of the Irondale/Port Hadlock UGA sanitary sewer system, and investigate alternatives and opportunities for wastewater treatment systems to serve the needs of Brinnon and Quilcene. ................................................................................................................. Goal ED -G-8 Ensure responsive, fair, and efficient permit processing. ► Policy ED -P-8.1 Develop and maintain implementing regulations and internal policies that ensure that development applications are processed in a timely, fair, and predictable manner. ► Policy ED -P-8.2 Ensure that permit review and requests for additional information are fair, consistent and balanced with the needs of the applicant and the public interest at large. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Port Townsend Wharf, Carolyn Gallaway 7-28 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -0 7.5 ACTION PLAN Exhibit 7-10 highlights key activities the County can use to implement the Economic Development Element over the next eight years (prior to the next periodic update), several in partnership with other entities: EXHIBIT7-10 Economic Development Action Plan Workforce Development Align education resources Through the Olympic Workforce Development Council, connect and current and target businesses and local employers with the North Olympic industries. Development Council (NODC) local school districts, colleges, and other educators to co -design training and re -skilling programs. ► Introduce educators, high school counselors and students to experiential education settings for advanced manufacturing, maritime and marine trades, and related career paths. — — - -- --------------------------- ----- -------- -----Diversify Diversify& Strengthen Industries Support current and target Develop a long-term strategy for the Glen Cove Light Industrial industries that leverage Area addressing diversity of businesses, zoning designations, and existing strengths intensification of uses, in collaboration with the City of Port Townsend, Port of Port Townsend, and economic development stakeholders and agencies. ► If requested, consider rezoning Port of Port Townsend's Quilcene Marina, currently residentially zoned property, to a public facility zoning category. ► Support the creation of a facility to support food production and value-added processing of agricultural products. Placemaking for Visitors & Residents Create an identity and brand ► Continue to support collaboration and partnership of the Tourism for Jefferson County as a Coordinating Council with the Olympic Peninsula Tourism tourist destination. Commission and local communities and agencies. ► Partner with Team Jefferson and other local partners to create a strategic marketing plan that highlights the assets of different communities. Infrastructure Improvements Make investments in ► Support the provision of high-quality, reliable broadband to infrastructure to attract and support industries, service provision and increase quality of life. retain industries. Secure additional funds and financing to complete the Port Hadlock sewer system. ► Address needs for improved wastewater treatment in Brinnon and Quilcene. ► Develop opportunities to open new dialogue regarding LAMIRDs and how GMA regulations can be tailored to better serve rural communities with the appropriate level of needed infrastructure. ► Advocate for enhanced ferry service to support tourism and other secto rs. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-29 December 2018 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Study New Economic Opportunities Conduct a cooperative study Coordinate with economic development groups to study business into zoning for economic and economic development opportunities in highway and tourist development in corridors. The study may consider highway and tourist commercial transportation corridors. development zoning to promote economic development. The study may consider the following: assessing how to promote job growth and economic development along highway and tourist corridors while maintaining rural character and guarding against sprawl; access to the site for workers, tourists, and other visitors; maintaining scenic views; non -motorized transportation and recreation opportunities;, safety design for commuters, visitors freight movement, trucks, cars, and pedestrians; node connectivity, and other topics of interest to economic development and community groups. Source: Jefferson County, 2078 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 7-30 December 2018 8 Capital Facilities & Utilities This Element addresses three essential components of the Comprehensive Plan that supports the community today and the future growth expected by 2038: ► Capital Facilities. This element and the Capital Facilities Technical Appendix D address requirements in PCW 36.70A.070(3) and WAC 365-196-415 to provide an inventory, forecast of needs, and plan addressing: water systems, sanitary sewer systems, stormwater facilities, reclaimed water facilities, schools, parks, and recreational facilities, police, and fire protection facilities. ► Essential Public Facilities. Essential public facilities are typically those difficult to site, such as airports, state education facilities, state or regional transportation facilities, state and local correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities, and others identified in RCW 36.70A.200. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-1 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES ► Utilities. The Utilities component addresses the location, capacity, and proposals for utilities, including, but not limited to, electrical lines and telecommunication lines per PCW 36.70A.070(4) and WAC 365-196-420. There is no natural gas service to the county. The Technical Appendices portion of the Comprehensive Plan provides additional supporting details to this element, especially Appendix D, Capital Facility Plan Technical Document. 8.2 CAPITAL FACILITIES Overview The Capital Facilities section ensures that adequate facilities are available to serve existing residents and businesses and future growth as outlined in the Land Use Element. According to WAC 365-196-415(2)(a)(ii), the inventory and analysis of capital facilities must include, at a minimum, water systems, sewer systems, stormwater systems, schools, parks and recreation facilities, police facilities, and fire facilities. Note that utilities (electricity and telecommunications) are addressed in Section 8.4. This Element and the Capital Facility Plan Technical Appendix D addresses these capital facilities and services listed below. The Guiding Plans of service providers support this Element. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-2 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES EXHIBIT 8-1 Law Enforcement Capital Facilities & Public Services Provided Jefferson County Sherriff Parks and Recreation Jefferson County Public Administration Jefferson County Sewer Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA -Jefferson County Port Ludlow - Olympic Water and Sewer _ ............. Solid Waste Jefferson County El Jefferson County Sheriffs Office Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Version, 2018 Jefferson County Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Update,2015, Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Department of Public Works Jefferson County Strategic Plan, County Administrator's Office, 2018 Individual operations plans for community centers, maintenance facilities, and animal control facilities Port Hadlock Wastewater System: Urban Growth Area Sewer Facility Plan, 2008 Design Plans & Specifications, 2073 Jefferson County, Solid Waste Management Plan, September 2076 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-3 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES Stormwater Jefferson County Transportation Jefferson County Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization Jefferson Transit Authority Education Brinnon School District No. 46 Chimacum School District No. 49 Port Townsend School District No. 50 Queets-Clearwater School District No. 20 Quilcene School District No. 48 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area Stormwater Management Plan, May2004 Jefferson County Surface Water Management Plan, November 2006 Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area Transportation Plan, May 2004 Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model, October 2008 Non -Motorized and Recreational Trails Plan, 2010 Quimper Peninsula Transportation Study, January 2012 Peninsula RTPO Regional Transportation Plan 2035, May 2013 Jefferson County Public Works Transportation Improvement Plan, 2017 Jefferson Transit, Transit Development Plan 2017-2022 & 2016 Annual Report, August 2017 Individual Operational Plans 8-4 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 wroviclers serving.. - . TopicService - Fire Protection Jefferson County Fire Protect District No. l Individual Operational Plans - East Jefferson Fire & Rescue Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 2 - Quilcene Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 3 - Port Ludlow Fire and Rescue Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 4 - Brinnon Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 5 - Discovery Bay - Gardiner Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 6 - Cape George/Kala Point/Beckett Point - Merged Jefferson County Fire District No. 7 - Clearwater-Queets - - - ....... - Water Port Townsend Jefferson County Water District No. l - Paradise Bay Jefferson County Water District No. 2 - Brinnon Jefferson County Water District No. 3 - Coyle Port Ludlow Drainage District Port of Port Townsend Public Utility District No.1 of Jefferson County Source: BERK Consulting, 2018. Jefferson County Coordinated Water System Plan, June 7997 Pending Update: Jefferson County Public Utility District No.1 Water System Plan 2011 For each service, a summary of the conditions, level of service and demand, planning level revenue sources, and planned facilities are provided in the Capital Facilities Technical Appendix D. Levels of service are policy commitments to provide facilities and services within available revenue resources and are also included in the Capital Facilities policies in Section 8.6. In conjunction with its budget, the County may revise this Element, as needed, to add new projects needed to accommodate changing development circumstances, remove projects that have been built, and to reevaluate projects remaining in the inventory. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-5 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES County -wide Planning Policies The County -wide Planning Policy (CWPP) includes many provisions that link the Capital Facility Plan to support for the Land Use plan and particularly the role of such facilities in supporting the growth in Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). EXHIBIT 8-2 Relationship of Capital Facilities Plan to County -wide Planning Policies County -wide Planning Policy Implement RCW 36.70A.110 Urban Use County -City of Port Townsend population forecasts to Growth Areas (UGAs) prepare capital facilities plans. ► Base designation and expansion of UGAs on the capacity to provide public capital facilities at adopted levels of service. Promotion of contiguous and orderly development and provision of urban services Joint County and City of Port Townsend planning within UGAs Siting essential public facilities of County or State-wide significance County -wide transportation facilities and strategies County -wide economic development and employment ► Condition urban development to meet adopted levels of service and contribute its proportionate share towards provision of those facilities. Do not extend urban public facilities beyond UGA boundaries (a requirement of GMA). ► Coordinate County and City of Port Townsend plans for provision of County -wide capital facilities for public safety, transportation, solid waste, storm water management, and utilities. Do not extend urban public facilities to essential public facilities sited outside of UGAs. ..... __ - -- - ► Guides development of the County's Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan. ► Requires development of Levels of Service. ► Coordinate Economic Development Plan with the Capital Facilities Element. Rural Areas ► Include public facilities necessary to support the land use within rural centers. Fiscal impact analysis ► Conduct a fiscal impact analysis to ensure that the projected cost of public capital facilities can be reasonably supported. Summary of Trends & Opportunities Please see the Capital Facility Plan Technical Appendix D. Generally, County -owned capital facilities can be maintained at a level of service that requires limited additional facilities as the county grows, Exceptions are law and justice courtroom facilities, parks and recreation, solid waste, Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-6 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 and transportation, where growth would require some additional capacity projects over time. See also the Environment Element for policy regarding placement of facilities with consideration of existing climate change mapping and data. 8.3 ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES Overview Essential Public Facilities include those facilities considered difficult to site because of potential adverse impacts related to size, bulk, hazardous characteristics, noise, or public health and safety. CWPP#4 stipulates that the County and its UGAs must identify appropriate land for essential public facilities that meets the needs of the community such as local waste handling and treatment facilities, landfills, drop -box sites and sewage treatment facilities, airports, state educational facilities, essential state public facilities, regional transportation and utility facilities, state and local correctional facilities, and in-patient facilities (including substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities and group homes). These facilities are difficult to site, serve regional or state requirements, or are part of a county -wide service system. RCW 36.70A.200(1) provides clarification as to what constitutes an essential public facility: The comprehensive plan of each county and city that is planning under RCW 36.70A.040 shall include a process for identifying and siting essential public facilities. Essential public facilities include those facilities that are typically difficult to site, such as airports, state education facilities and state or regional transportation facilities as defined in RCW 47.06.140, regional transit authority facilities as defined in RCW 87.772.020, state and local correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities, and inpatient facilities including substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities, group homes, and secure community transition facilities as defined in RCW 77.09.020. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-7 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 Implementing rules by the Washington State Department of Commerce at WAC 365-196-550(4)(b)(i) suggest a broad view of what is considered an essential public facility: When identifying essential public facilities, counties and cities should take a broad view of what constitutes a public facility, involving the full range of services to the public provided by the government, substantially funded by the government, contracted for by the government, or provided by private entities subject to public service obligations. The OFM shall maintain a list of those essential state public facilities that are required or likely to be built within the next six years. The OFM may at any time add facilities to the list. (RCW 36.70a.200(4)). In addition to the list maintained by OFM, Jefferson County may identify other additional public facilities that are essential to providing services to residents and without which development cannot occur. Per the GMA, "[n]o local comprehensive plan or development regulation may preclude the siting of essential public facilities." (PCW 36.70a.200(5)). Essential Public Fa ciiities & Public Purpose Lands Confusion often arises as to the distinction between lands identified for public purposes and those identified for essential public facilities. Essential public facilities can be thought of as a subset of public purpose lands. The table below illustrates this distinction. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-8 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES EXHIBIT8-3 Distinguishing Public Purpose Lands from Essential Public Facilities Public Purpose Lands EssentialPublic Facilities FOCUS: Lands needed to accommodate public FOCUS: Facilities needed to provide public facilities. services and functions that are typically difficult to Lands needed to provide the full range of services site. to the public provided by government, Those public facilities that are usually unwanted substantially funded by government, contracted by neighborhoods, have unusual site for by government, or provided by private entities requirements, or other features that complicate to public service obligations. the siting process. Examples: ► Utility Corridors ► Transportation Corridors ► Sewage Treatment Facilities ► Storm water Management Facilities • Recreation Facilities ► Schools ► Other Public Uses Source: Jefferson County, 2018. Examples: ► Airports ► Large-scale Transportation Facilities ► State Educational Facilities ► Correctional Facilities • Solid Waste Handling Facilities & Landfills ► Inpatient Facilities (Substance Abuse Facilities, Mental Health Facilities & Group Homes). Many of the facilities identified in the table above as being "public facilities" located on public purpose lands are dealt with in other sections of this Comprehensive Plan. The facilities in the column on the right of the table are typical essential public facilities and are addressed in this section. Essential Public Facility Design tions in Jefferson County Two facilities are designated as essential public facilities in Jefferson County and have unique zoning districts: ► County Waste Management Essential Public Facility (CWMEPF): This district addresses facilities needed to provide waste management public services and functions. It applies to the County's Jacob Miller Solid Waste Facilities at 325 County Landfill Road in Port Townsend. Policy CF -P-7.7 addresses long-range planning for the contingency that Jefferson County may need to plan for a local landfill to respond to global, national, or regional waste management changes. Refer to Jefferson County's Solid Waste Management Plan as the source for current details. ► Airport Essential Public Facility (AEPF): This land use district consists of land owned by the Port of Port Townsend that directly and indirectly supports operations of the Jefferson County International Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-9 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES Airport (JCIA) as an essential public facility. See additional information regarding Light Industrial/Manufacturing Overlay in the Land Use Element. It is intended to promote compatible land uses and the long-term economic viability of the ]CIA consistent with County goals regarding essential public facilities, the preservation of rural character, and economic development. For each facility there is a management plan: P. Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Plan, September 2016 ► Jefferson County International Airport Master Plan Update, Reid Middleton and Barnard Dunkelberg Company, Final Report, July 2014 These plans address conditions, operations, facilities, future improvements, and measures to improve compatibility with other uses. As a system plan, the Solid Waste Management Plan also includes a reference to a Master Plan (under development; see page 7-8 Alternative B) and siting criteria for new facilities. County -wide Planning Policies Adopted CWPPs require the County and UGAs to develop a cooperative and structured process, including public involvement at an early stage, to consider the siting of public facilities of a regional, state-wide, or federal nature. Solid waste disposal, correctional, transportation, education, or human service facilities, or any other locally unpopular land uses are examples of those facilities. Any new facilities or major expansions of existing facilities must conform to these locally defined siting procedures described in the strategies section. A legislative (Type V) special use permit process for siting essential public facilities is outlined in Chapter 18.40 JCC. County -wide Planning Policy #4 outlines the County's approach to the siting of essential public facilities: ► The County and incorporated UGAs will jointly develop specific siting criteria for siting essential public facilities. The proposed criteria will be considered in the drafting of comprehensive plan policy addressing this issue. Elements of siting criteria should include, but not be limited to the following: — proximity to major transportation routes and essential infrastructure. — land use compatibility with surrounding area. — potential environmental impacts. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-10 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES — effects on resource and critical areas. — proximity to UGA. — public costs and benefits including operation and maintenance. — current capacity and location of equivalent facilities. — the existence, within the community, of reasonable alternatives to the proposed activity. ► Comprehensive plans and development regulations will not preclude the siting of essential public facilities; however, standards may be generated to ensure that reasonable compatibility with other land uses can be achieved. ► Essential public facilities sited outside of UGAs should be self- supporting and not require the extension, construction, or maintenance of urban services and facilities unless no practicable alternative exists. Criteria will be established that address the provision of services when siting an essential public facility. Essential public facilities shall not be located in resource lands or critical areas if incompatible. Summary of Trends & Opportunities The County's Solid Waste Management Plan (2016) proposes approaches to reducing waste and promoting reuse and composting to benefit the environment and local economy by creating local jobs and allowing residents to stretch budgets, as well as the long-term management of the solid waste system. The JCIA has developed a Master Plan as of 2014 and together with the County can help implement preferred aviation and allowable non - aviation uses to advance the county's economy. The plan also includes recommendations regarding land use restrictions in general aviation areas and other land use matters. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-11 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES 8.4 UTILITIES Electric Utilities Providers Public Utility District #1 of Jefferson County (JPUD), provides electricity to over 90% of the residents of unincorporated Jefferson County. JPUD acquired the assets from Puget Sound Energy on the P' of April 2013. Their electrical services territory includes Eastern Jefferson County, except for the Brinnon area. As the JPUD serves the vast majority of residents, it is the focus of this electrical utility analysis. Mason County PUD. is a public utility district that provides electricity to 1700 residents of the southeastern portion of Jefferson County in the Jefferson County Brinnon area. The Grays Harbor County PUD. is a public utility district that provides electricity to 172 residents of the southwestern portion of Jefferson County in the Queets/Clearwater and Quinault areas. The Clallam County PUD. is a public utility district that provides electricity to 200 residents of the northwestern portion of Jefferson County in the Hoh River area. Duty to Serve The State's mandated "duty of service" requires electrical utilities to furnish and supply service and facilities that are safe, adequate, efficient, and in all respects, just and reasonable. The JPUD Board of Commissioners applies this standard by reviewing and approving the terms and conditions under which electrical service is provided. These terms and conditions relate to both the cost and levels of service. A key principle underlying this regulatory structure is that utility facilities must be provided on a uniform basis to all customers and equitably recovered through uniform rates. Regulatory law therefore prohibits JPUD from differentiating among jurisdictions as to the cost or levels of service. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-12 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 JPUD Inventory Service Area and Communities: The JPUD electrical system serving eastern Jefferson County is geographically bounded in general by the Admiralty Inlet to the north, Puget Sound to the east, Hood Canal to the south, and the Olympic National Forest to the west. The JPUD planning subarea for Jefferson County contains approximately 250 square miles and includes the communities (from South to North) of Quilcene, Port Ludlow, Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Gardiner, Nordland, and Port Townsend. There is a wide range of service demand intensities, from undeveloped areas with no demand to areas of high demand commercial customers. System Acquisition: In 2013, JPUD acquired 8 substations, 26.4 miles of 115 kV transmission line, 380 miles of overhead distribution line along with 353 miles of underground distribution line and one operations building with materials storage yard from PSE. As of 2013, there were approximately 19,300 customers with approximately 322,750 megawatt hours sold. (Jefferson County PUD, 2010) Generation: There are no JPUD generation facilities within Jefferson County other than small capacity generation at the Port of Port Townsend. Only the utility transmission network and distribution substations support the JPUD service area. Transmission Network: JPUD purchases and uses Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) for its generation and transmission requirements. The BPA network transports electricity from generation resources to transmission substations, and from transmission substations and switching stations, to distribution substations. Electrical utility service is supplied to Jefferson County by JPUD through the larger regional transmission grid (interconnected system of electric lines and associated equipment) at 500 kV (500,000 volts) and 230 kV (230,000 volts) voltages from distant generating plants along the mid - Columbia River. The region's transmission grid lines carry this power from the generation facilities westerly to the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Olympia Transmission Substation. From this point, a majority of the Olympic Peninsula, including JPUD's Jefferson County regional loads, are served to the north via the BPA Shelton Transmission Substation to the BPA Fairmount transmission substations. At the Fairmount transmission substation, the power is transformed down from 230 kV to 115 kV and 66kV for delivery to neighborhood distribution substations within the county. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-13 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES Power transformed from 230 kV to 115 kV is provided by two transformers at the BPA Fairmount Transmission Substation. These voltages are used to serve specific Jefferson County distribution substations. BPA Power is also transformed from 230 kV to 115 kV at the JPUD's Quilcene substation. Distribution Substations: Distribution substations within Jefferson County serve distribution feeder lines (circuits from a distribution substation to the customer, usually energized at 4,12 or 34 kV). Distribution substations are located at Discovery Bay, Hastings Rd., Irondale, Kearney Street, Port Ludlow, and Quilcene. Current Usage: There are 16,683 residential customers'; average use is 12,000 kWh per customer per year, or 1,000 kWh per month. (EES Consulting, 2017) Per Exhibit 8-4, most of JPUD's electrical income comes from residential customers. (Jefferson County PUD, 2018) EXHIBIT 8-4 JPUD Electrical Income by Customer Class Source: Jefferson County PUD. 2018. 2017 ELECTRICAL INCOME BY CUSTOMER TYPE General Service 14% Small Demand 7`:', 'at, Large Primary 3% Int. Schools 2% Street & Hwy Lighting 1% Irrigation 0% Note: "Int. Schools" refers to "Interruptible Rate for Schools,"a term originating with Puget Sound Energy. � is f as.su rrFA to 0e, popul Ion 'r, .,id1ert, ; xl dP,/eiI i rvt�. >iri322 not - ,g unit -1 are . Ar r hated .otomy vv; ie In 2017 pc r the O 3 County >A, ie th_ idd" ti' _,.ro:2i 7 * ar'""`r Gr Pr07, P .j£`'aU4 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 8-14 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 Electricity. Future Capacity Needs & Requirements Siting of New Facilities: As development occurs within Jefferson County, a proportionate increase in area electrical service demand and resulting service load is anticipated. Due to the service on demand requirements of this utility, it is important that the County and utility providers maintain open lines of communication regarding siting of new facilities. The timing of construction of new and/or expanded facilities will be driven by the rate of growth and the need to improve reliability in an a rea. Capacity of Electrical Utility Facilities: As the local transmission system is designed as an integral component of a regional power system, development occurring outside the county may have local impacts on system capacity. At the same time, growth in the county will contribute to the electrical service load of the regional power system and the potential need for systems facilities outside the county. Building codes and utility facility siting policies affect the service loads and the capacity to upgrade existing facilities. Future Capacity Needs: Per the Land Use Element, a population increase of 7,816 persons is expected county -wide, with 352 in the future Master Planned Resort in Brinnon. Excluding the Brinnon resort area, which is served by Mason County PUD, the increase in population would be 7,464. Those customers would increase demand for electricity by about 31%. EXHIBIT 8-5 Residential Population Electricity Demand An"iai Customers - - Current Residential Customers (Population) 16,683 12,000 200,196,000 69% Future Population Growth in Service Area 7,464 12,000 89,568,000 31x/0 (excluding Brinnon) Total 24,147 289,764,000 100% Source: EES Consulting, 2017, BERKConsulting, 2078 In addition, there will be demand from commercial and industrial users. Energy Efficiency: JPUD has an energy efficiency program that includes incentives for conservation projects. From April 2013 -April 2016, JPUD spent $1.6 million dollars on energy efficiency projects and incentives. This was estimated to result in 3.6 megawatt hours saved with savings almost equal in share by industrial, commercial, and residential customers. (Jefferson County PUD, 2016) Energy efficiency programs and trends towards renewable energy can further reduce demand. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-15 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 Future Facilities Requirements: Two capital investments are currently in planning stages: a service area wide meter replacement to a more advanced meter type and an upgraded operations facility. As development occurs, other investments in the distribution system may occur. (Jefferson County PUD, 2017) Telecommunication Utilities Teiecommunica tions Systems Types & Regula tions Telecommunications include a wide range of rapidly expanding services, including conventional telephone service, personal wireless services, and video delivery systems. Due to the rapid advances in telecommunications technologies, the subsequent changes in transmission equipment and capabilities, and federal legislation encouraging future development, it is important that the County and telecommunications services providers maintain open lines of communication. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) regulates telecommunications utilities. Because of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, it is anticipated that telecommunications services regulations will continue to be developed and refined. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates the telecommunications airwaves including radio frequency emissions standards, all antenna and dish structures used for telecommunications services, and is responsible for issuing licenses to operate wireless common carrier services (cellular telephone, personal communication services, mobile radio services, and other wireless common carriers). Local government involvement in regulation of the development of telecommunications services, particularly wireless common carriers, includes identifying systems facilities siting criteria and a permit review process on applications for the placement, construction, or modification of a wireless common carrier facility site. Local governments have been preempted by federal case law from regulating Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) covered facilities. The FAA reviews location and height of proposed towers to prevent interference with operations of airports and flight paths. The FAA regulates proposed towers that exceed 200 feet and smaller towers located within 20,000 feet of a major airport and 10,000 feet of general aviation airports. The FAA does not have the authority to deny a FCC Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-16 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 construction permit, but it can cite a proposed tower as a hazard to navigation. Conventional Telephone CenturyLink (formerly QWest Communications International) provides the majority of conventional telephone service in the county. CenturyLink offers telecommunications services to 25 million customers in 14 western states. Telecommunications regulations require CenturyLink to provide adequate telecommunications services on demand. CellularService Cellular service is offered by several providers in the county. Cell towers are located throughout eastern Jefferson County. Facilities identified with potential leases include T -Mobile, Verizon, Cingular, and Monarch. Broadband JPUD and Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet) installed a fiber optic and wireless network in 2013. The project was funded through the federal Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) and the American Recovery Act (2010). The intent was to provide better and more affordable broadband to unserved and underserved "anchor institutions" such as federal, state, and local government, emergency services, education, and medical facilities. Many such facilities in Jefferson County are now connected with fiber or wireless drops, but most are not currently receiving service through the new network at this time for a variety of reasons (cost, existing contracts with service providers, etc.). Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-17 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES EXHIBIT 8-6 Overhead & Underground Fiber Optic System Location Note: map may not show all current trunk lines of NOANET broadband service, and those areas that receive service through wireless connection. Source: Jefferson County PUD JPUD owns the network and has been utilizing it for electrical monitoring and operational purposes. NoaNet has been selling and managing business services on the network for the JPUD under an operations and maintenance agreement. Currently, the JPUD does not have the authority to provide services to end users and can only sell wholesale service to other Internet Service Providers (ISPs). CenturyLink provides digital subscriber line (DSL) services throughout the county across its fiber optic and copper service lines. Broadband DSL is not available everywhere there is conventional telephone service in Jefferson County. Several local ISPs resell CenturyLink DSL circuits. Telephone. Future Capacity Needs & Requirements Conventional Telephone: State law requires CenturyLink to provide adequate telecommunications services on demand. WAC 480-120-071(3) requires establishment of a line extension policy, which is contained in Quest's tariff WNU-24 Schedule 9, filed with the State of Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC). Chapter 480-120 also contains performance standards. 11 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-18 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 The needs of its Jefferson County customers drive Centuryl-ink's construction planning. As the county grows and telecommunications services evolve, facilities are upgraded to ensure adequate service levels. Centuryl-ink's goal is to maintain routes at 85% capacity. When usage exceeds 85%, additional facilities will be planned, budgeted, and installed. Wireless Common Carriers (Including Cellular Phone Service): Unlike other utilities, the cellular phone industry does not necessarily conduct long-range strategic facilities planning. Market demand is analyzed to determine expansions into new service areas. Cellular phone service can be expanded in a given area to provide better service to cellular customers in two ways: ► Extending the coverage to new areas, or ► Increasing the capacity of the system within the current service area. A decision to expand the system depends on several factors. First, the number of current customers within the area and the capacity of the current system are analyzed to identify the need to expand. Second, the quality of service within the area is continually evaluated, both electronically, at the switching equipment, and through feedback from customers. If there are a significant number of service failures reported, including dropped calls, continuous busy signals, or an "all circuits are busy" message, the capacity of the system must be evaluated and usually improved to maintain consumer market share. Third, the FCC license granted to the cellular carrier requires that service be provided to 75% of its Cellular Geographical Service Area (CSGA) within five years from the date the license is granted. Maintaining a high quality, interference -free service is essential to comply with these FCC requirements. In general, it is anticipated that additional sites within the Jefferson County service area will be located responsive to customer service needs, generally following increases in population densities and high-volume traffic corridors. County -wide Planning Policies CWPPs address adequate utilities within UGAs (#3), and the coordination of the Economic Development Element with the Utility Element (#7). Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-19 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES Summary of Trends & Opportunities Since 1998 with the founding of the Comprehensive Plan, service providers have changed and advanced with the JPUD purchasing the electrical power system from Puget Sound Energy, offering lower rates, and upgraded infrastructure. An ongoing and expanding opportunity in power service is conservation through energy efficiency and use of natural energy sources through solar, wind, and waves. Telecommunication services have expanded with the installation of broadband fiber optic cables, also under the heading of JPUD. These changes offer opportunities to improve the quality of life of Jefferson County residents and to attract businesses as identified in the Economic Development Element. As noted in the State of Washington's Integrated Climate Response Strategy "Preparing for a Changing Climate," climate change will affect infrastructure including "increased damage costs and disruptions from more frequent and severe flooding, wildfires, changes in energy supply and demand, and other climate impacts." The strategy also notes that there could be increased maintenance and operations, travel delays and disruptions, as well as effects on emergency evacuation routes. (Washington State Department of Ecology, 2012) Some adaptation measures have been identified by state and local planners, including: ► Protecting infrastructure by strengthening dikes and levees and by using other hard or soft structural approaches. ► Strengthening infrastructure to better withstand climate impacts (such as flooding or extreme heat) through improved materials, design, and construction techniques. ► Raising or elevating infrastructure to protect it from flooding. ► Relocating, decommissioning or abandoning selected infrastructure where the costs of protection and maintenance outweighs the benefit. ► Adjusting Benefit -Cost Analysis to account for additional impacts of climate change to life cycle of infrastructure. ► Updating zoning to prohibit critical infrastructures in vulnerable coastal zones; relocate or protect critical assets such as railroads, major arterials, water treatment plants and power stations; consider recreational uses and habitat restoration for storm surge buffers. (Washington State Department of Ecology, 2012) (American Planning Association Washington Chapter, 2015) Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-20 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 8.5 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES PLAN Capital Facilities The Capital Facilities Plan Technical Appendix D provides a plan for future facilities and anticipated revenue to support new growth projected in the Land Use Element. Essential Public Facilities The policies of this element and the Unified Development Code provide the framework for the process for designating and siting Essential Public Facilities. Two facilities have been designated to date, and have plans that guide their long-term uses, activities, investments, and operations, including compatibility with surrounding uses: ► Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Plan, September 2016 ► Jefferson County International Airport Master Plan Update, Reid Middleton and Barnard Dunkelberg Company, Final Report, July 2014 Utilities Power and telecommunication service providers maintain plans for service, particularly JPUD, who is advancing a strategic facilities plan for its operational headquarters, new advanced electrical meters county- wide. JPUD is helping to manage electrical demand by offering incentives for increased efficiencies such as through rebates on documented expenses for approved home or commercial energy improvements. As of 2018, JPUD is evaluating expanding this high-speed open -access broadband network to residences in Jefferson County, to where there is demand to build broadband infrastructure. The County can support JPUD energy conservation and broadband implementation with appropriate permit procedures, and potential development incentives (e.g. energy conservation above and beyond State Energy Code may receive some development incentives in UGAs). These efforts dovetail with Economic Development Element strategies to retain and attract a workforce and businesses. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-21 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES 8.6 GOALS & POLICIES Capital Facilities The Capital Facility Plan unites all the elements of this Comprehensive Plan. The function of the Plan is to establish a viable planning link between inventory, levels of service (LOS), and financing for future public facilities. The goals state the general growth management intentions of the County. The policies are guidelines for decisions on how goals will be achieved. Strategies describe specific programs or actions to implement policies. Genera/ Goal CF -G-1 Establish appropriate levels of service for public facilities. ► Policy CF -P-1.1 Levels of service for Public Facilities: Establish the following LOS for categories of public facilities and apply the standards as follows: Category A Public Facilities are the public facilities owned or operated by Jefferson County subject to concurrency. — CategoryA LOS: Maintain LOS C or better for rural road facilities based upon Average Annual Daily Trips. Maintain LOS D or better on all road facilities within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) Master Planned Resorts, and Highways of Regional Significance as established by the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO), based upon Average Annual Daily Trips. See Transportation Technical Appendix C. Category A LOS will guide the County's capital budget and capital improvements program beginning with the 2018 fiscal year. Category B Public Facilities are the public facilities owned or operated by Jefferson County subject to LOS standards. — Category B LOS: . Animal Control Shelter: 58 square feet per 1,000 pop. 2038 . Community Centers: 1,005 square feet per 1,000 pop. 2038 Corrections Inmate Facilities: 1.48 beds per 1,000 pop. 2038 County Sheriff Facilities: 200 square feet per 1,000 pop. 2038 County Justice Facilities: 515 square feet per 1,000 pop. 2038 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-22 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 County General Administrative Facilities: 1,020 square feet per 1,000 pop. 2038 County Maintenance Shop Facilities: 825 square feet per 1,000 pop. 2038 Regional Parks: 19.07 acres per 1,000 pop. 2023 and 18.43 acres per 1,000 pop. 2038. Community Parks: 3.05 acres per 1,000 pop. 2023 and 2.94 acres per 1,000 pop. 2038 Neighborhood Parks: 0.16 acres per 1,000 pop. 2023 and 0.18 acres per 1,000 pop. 2038 Open Space: 4.85 acres per 1,000 pop. 2023 and 4.69 acres per 1,000 pop. 2038. Special Use: 3.24 acres per 1,000 pop. 2023 and 3.24 acres per 1,000 pop. 2038. Trails: base LOS 0.52 miles per 1,000 pop. 2023 and 2038; target LOS if funding allows, 1.83 miles per 1,000 pop. 2023 and 2038 Solid Waste, Garbage: 3.12 pounds per capita per day 2038 ® Solid Waste, Recycle: 2.8 pounds per capita per day 2038 Stormwater Management Facilities: Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington Water System Facilities: Pending Sewer Systems: Pending Category B LOS will guide the County's capital budget decisions including the capital improvements program beginning with the 2018 fiscal year. Category C Public Facilities are the following facilities owned or operated by the Federal or State government, independent districts, the City of Port Townsend (outside the incorporated limits), and private entities. — Category C LOS: Roads: Same as for Category A above. Sanitary Sewer: m City of Port Townsend: 260 gallons per day/ERU • Port Ludlow (Ludlow Water Co., Inc.):230 gallons per day/ERU Water: • City of Port Townsend: 840 gallons per day/ERU • Port Ludlow (Ludlow Water Co., Inc.):160 gallons per day/ERU • PUD No.l: 200 gallons per day/ERU • Tri -Area (City of Port Townsend): 800 gallons per day/ERU Airport: JCIA: Pursuant to JCIA Master Plan 2014 or successor. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-23 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES a Fire and Emergency Medical Services: • Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. l - East Jefferson Fire and Rescue: 0.29 EMS units in service per 1,000 pop. 2038 • Fire District 2 (Quilcene): 2.0 fire units in service per 1,000 pop. and 1.4 EMS units in service per 1,000 pop. 2038 • Fire District 3 (Port Ludlow): 1.0 fire units in service per 1,000 pop. and 0.8 EMS units in service per 1,000 pop. 2038 • Fire District 4 (Brinnon):1.25 fire units in service per 1,000 pop. and 0.5 EMS units in service per 1,000 pop. 2038 • Fire District 5 (Gardiner): 3.0 fire units in service per 1,000 pop. and 3.0 EMS units in service per 1,000 pop. 2038 • Fire District 7 (Clearwater): 2.0 fire units in service per 1,000 pop. and 0 EMS units in service per 1,000 pop. 2038 ® Port Townsend Fire Department: 0.29 EMS units in service per 1,000 pop. 2038 Hospital: Jefferson County Public Hospital District No. 2:: 0.75 beds per 1,000 population 2023 and 2038 Library: m Jefferson County Library. 1:433 square feet per 1,000 population 2023 and 2038 School District facilities: • Brinnon School District 46: K-8: Not to exceed 23 students/classroom m Chimacum School District 49: K-12: Not to exceed 27 students/classroom • Port Townsend School District 50: K-3: Not to exceed 26 students/classroom • Port Townsend School District 50: 4-6: Not to exceed 30 students/classroom • Port Townsend School District 50:7-12: Not to exceed 34 students/classroom • Queets/Clearwater School Dist.20: K-12: Not to exceed 26 students/classroom • Quilcene School District 48: K-12: Not to exceed 26 students/classroom • Quillayute School District 402: K-12: Not to exceed 26 students/classroom • Sequim School District 323: K-12: Not to exceed 26 students/classroom Transit: Support the operational and comprehensive planning of Jefferson Transit Authority to reduce auto dependency and enhance regional trips by transit ridership and TDM. Jefferson County defaults to Jefferson Transit Authority's Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-24 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 definition and findings of transit levels of service, and will collaborate with Jefferson Transit Authority on the county's transit system service needs. Misc.: In addition to the LOS standards outlined above, the policies of the Land Use Element relating to the development and financing of public facilities in rural and urban areas constitute additional LOS standards in accordance with the County -wide Planning Policies. Category C LOS guide the capital budget decisions and the capital improvements programs of the appropriate entities. ► PolicyCF-P-1.2 Urban and Rural LOS: Jefferson County may create different Levels of Service for Urban Growth Areas and rural areas of the county. Policy CF -P-1.3 Level of Service in Unincorporated Urban Growth Areas: Levels of Service for public facilities in the unincorporated portion of Urban Growth Areas are the same as the County's adopted standards. .................................................................................................................. 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. ► Policy CF -P-2.1 Determining Public Facility Needs: Determine the quantity of capital improvements that are needed to eliminate existing deficiencies and to maintain the Level of Service standards for Category A and B public facilities. ► Policy CF -P-2.2 Priorities: Establish priorities among capital improvements projects through amendments to the Capital Facilities Element and the County's Six -Year Capital Facilities Concept and Transportation Improvement Plans. ► Policy CF -P-2.3 Financial Feasibility: Ensure that the estimated cost of all capital improvements does not exceed a conservative estimate of available revenues. A conservative estimate need not be the lowest estimate, but does not exceed the most likely estimate. It does not include revenues that require approval by a referendum, if that referendum has been rejected. Policy CF -P-2.4 Budget Appropriation for Capital Improvements: Include an appropriation in the annual budget for all of the capital improvement projects listed in the Capital Facilities Element for that year. Omit from the budget capital improvements for which there is a binding agreement with another party to fund those capital improvements in the same fiscal year. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-25 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 ► Policy CF -P-2.5 Monitoring: Monitor the implementation of the capital improvement program and development to ensure that the Land Use, Transportation, and Capital Facilities Elements are coordinated and consistent, and that established Level of Service standards for public facilities are achieved. ► Policy CF -P-2.6 Financing Policies: Finance capital improvements and manage debt consistent with Capital Improvement Plans and the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan. ► Policy CF -P-2.7 Operating and Maintenance Costs: Provide public facilities or accept their provision by other entities only if Jefferson County or the other entity is able to pay for subsequent operating and maintenance costs ► Policy CF -P-2.8 Revenues Requiring Referendum: Revise the Level of Service standard for a public facility if either revenue for capital improvements for that facility requires approval by referendum and a referendum has not been held, or a referendum was held, and it did not meet the approval of the public. ► Policy CF -P-2.9 Financial Responsibility: Determine through a public process how to apportion the fair share of funding capital improvements for County -owned public facilities between existing and future developments. ► Policy CF -P-2.10 Contingent Revenue: Condition approval of private developments that require public facility capital improvements, which will be financed by contingent sources of revenue, upon acquisition of that revenue. An example of a contingent source of revenue is debt that requires approval by a referendum. Make provision in the approval conditions for substituting a comparable amount of existing revenue if the contingent funding sources are not approved. .................................................................................................................. Goal CF -G-3 Ensure that public facilities are adequate to support proposed development at the adopted Level of Service. ► Policy CF -P-3.1 Adequate Public Facility Concurrency: Issue development approvals only after a permit decision has been made that there is sufficient capacity of Category A public facilities to meet the Level of Service for existing and proposed development concurrent with the proposed development. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-26 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 Policy CF -P-3.2 Planning Level of Service: If the Level of Service for Category B or C public facilities are not achieved, the funding will either be increased to achieve the Level of Service, or the Level of Service will be modified through amendment to the Plan, and/or other Comprehensive Plan Elements will be amended. Policy CF -P-3.3 Urban Growth Area Tiers: Designate "tiers" within designated Urban Growth Areas to discourage urban sprawl and leapfrog development and to encourage development of adequate public facilities and services concurrent with development as follows: — First Tier: Includes existing commercial centers and urbanized areas for which the Six -Year Capital Facilities Concept Plan provides urban services and facilities. — Second Tier: Areas for which urban services and facilities are planned for years 7-20 of the 20 -year planning period. Urban services and facilities will be provided by the developer concurrent with development, or by public providers by implementing all or a portion of an approved capital facilities plan. Policy CF -P-3.4 Financing: Providers of public facilities may require users of those facilities to pay for a portion of their cost and/or may require new development to pay impact fees, capacity fees, system distribution charges, special assessments, and/or mitigation payments allowed by law. ► Policy CF -P-3.5 Reserving Public Facility Capacity: Reserve public facility capacity for vested development approvals that were issued prior to the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan. .................................................................................................................. 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. ► Policy CF -P-4.1 Consistency: Locate all Category A and B public facility capital improvements in conformance with the adopted land use map and the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. ► Policy CF -P-4.2 Integration and Implementation: Integrate land use planning and decisions with planning and decisions for public facility capital improvements. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-27 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES ► Policy CF -P-4.3 Consider potential effects of climate change when making siting decisions for capital facilities, also with consideration of the land use and environment goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. ► Policy CF -P-4.4 Implement inter -local agreements with municipalities and other entities to coordinate efficient provision of public facilities consistent with the Capital Facilities Element. ► Policy CF -P-4.5 Planning Coordination: Establish inter -local or joint planning agreements with municipalities and other providers of public facilities to coordinate planning for and development of Urban Growth Areas. ► Policy CF -P-4.6 Fiscal Coordination: Coordinate funding of public facilities, including tax revenue sharing, the provision of regional services, and annexations through the development of inter -local agreements. Potable Water In addition to the following potable water goal and policies, the Environment Element contains further discussion of rural water service as well as supporting goals and policies. .............................................................................................................. Goal CF -G-5 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. Policy CF -P-5.1 Ensure the creation and the extension of public water supply systems outside Urban Growth Areas is consistent with the rural densities specified in the Land Use Element and is financed by the benefited properties and not the general rate payer. Policy CF -P-5.2 Participate in and assist the facilitation of regional discussions and analyses on water quality and quantity issues, including water supply affects from climate change, through the Jefferson County Water Users Coordinating Committee (WUCC), the Water Resources Council and other regional forums. ► Policy CF -P-5.3 Periodically review and update the adopted Jefferson County Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) incorporating the adopted land use, population allocations, and pertinent policies identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Water Tanks at Kala Point, Jefferson County 8-28 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES ► Policy CF -P-5.4 Take an active role in reviewing and approving Satellite Management Agencies that are allowed to own and operate multiple water systems that are not physically connected (satellite systems). ► Policy CF -P-5.5 During periodic review of the Critical Areas Ordinance, analyze current data to identify and improve processes that may reduce the risk of salt water intrusion. ► Policy CF -P-5.6 Work to implement a long-term groundwater quantity and quality monitoring program for basins that provide domestic water supplies. Policy CF -P-5.7 Work with purveyors to promote the use of unaffected upland water sources and other alternative supplies, where appropriate, to supply new and existing development in affected areas. ► Policy CF -P-5.8 Support implementation of conservation strategies that reduce average annual and peak day water use for public and individual water systems. ► Policy CF -P-5.9 Recognize the authority of Public Utility District #1 pursuant to Title 54 RCW and other applicable statutes. The County will cooperate with Public Utility District #1 to develop final development regulations consistent with that authority. Sewer& Wastewater .................................................................................................................. Goal CF -G-6 Promote sanitary sewer systems that accommodate growth, are cost-effective to construct and operate, and are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. ► PolicyCF-P-6.1 Plan sanitary sewer system sizing, phasing, development, and expansion within urban growth areas to accommodate the allocated population and planned urban development to the greatest extent possible within the current planning period; while also planning implementation phases that provide service at the greatest cost-effectiveness. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-29 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES Policy CF -P-6.2 Encourage development of community septic systems in Rural Centers to protect public health, the environment, and foster a reliable, integrated collection system. In areas with water quality concerns that are or appear to be related to problems associated with individual septic systems, Jefferson County supports utilizing a range of sewage treatment options, including community drainfields and centralized systems, subject to State law. Policy CF -P-6.3 New urban public services will only be provided within a UGA and not be extended beyond a UGA unless deemed to be an essential public service to mitigate a threat to public health, safety, or general welfare. Existing sanitary sewer treatment facility capacity will not be used as a justification for expansion of a sewer system or development inconsistent with County -wide Planning Policies and the Comprehensive Plan. Policy CF -P-6.4 Encourage the use of water -conserving fixtures with new systems or services. ► Policy CF -P-6.5 Consider the full range of actions that will enable urban development to occur in a UGA, including urban development initially on Large Onsite Septic Systems to accommodate growth, affordable housing, economic development, and environmental protection in advance of an operational sanitary sewer system. Solid Waste Goal CF -G-7 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. PolicyCF-P-7.1 Implement, to the fullest extent possible, the prioritized waste reduction recommendations of the Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP, 2016, Chapter 3, as amended), including programs and education regarding reducing and reusing material before it enters the waste -stream, diverting, reusing and recycling materials to keep out of the waste stream, and/or pricing disincentives to reduce waste. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-30 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 Policy CF -P-7.2 Implement, to the fullest extent possible, the prioritized recycling recommendations of the Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP, 2016, Chapter 4, as amended), including programs and education to increase access to recycling services and increase recycling rates. Policy CF -P-7.3 Implement, to the fullest extent possible, the prioritized organics recommendations of the Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP, 2016, Chapter 5, as amended), including programs and education regarding composting, diversion from waste -stream, and other alternatives for handling residential and commercial food wastes and pet wastes. Policy CF -P-7.4 Implement, to the fullest extent possible, the recommendations of the Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP, 2016, Chapter 6, as amended) for solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, handling of special wastes, administration, and public education. Identify and implement appropriate measures to ensure mitigation of adverse environmental impacts associated with solid waste collection activities. ► PolicyCF-P-7.5 Maintain the Solid Waste Advisory Committee involving citizens, waste management providers, regulatory agency representatives, the County, and other affected interests to identify methods for efficient and practical solid waste management, including small and moderate -risk waste handling strategies. ► PolicyCF-P-7.6 If incentive programs fail to reach the waste reduction goals identified in the Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP, 2016, as amended), consider mandatory programs to the extent allowable by State law. ► Policy CF -P-7.7 Identify and preserve for future use solid waste facility sites, including potential landfill sites, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the Solid Waste Management Plan. ► Policy CF -P-7.8 Ensure reclamation of areas currently serving as solid waste disposal facilities to promote the recovery of such areas for future functional land uses. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-31 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 Surface Wa ter Ma nagement .................................................................................................................. Goal CF -G-8 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. ► Policy CF -P-8.1 Participate with other agencies to undertake joint planning, financing, and implementation of regional storm water management facilities. Policy CF -P-8.2 Coordinate with state, regional and local agencies to develop and implement policies for surface water and storm water management. ► PolicyCF-P-8.3 Consider the use of storm water facilities, when appropriate, as meeting the requirements for open space or habitat conservation corridors. Essential Public Facilities .................................................................................................................. Goal CF -G-9 Regulate the siting of essential public facilities consistent with the GMA and to meet public service needs. ► PolicyCF-P-9.1 Utilize the following siting criteria as the basis for siting new essential public facilities or for the expansion of existing essential public facilities: a. Proximity to major transportation routes and essential infrastructure; b. Land use compatibility with surrounding areas; c. Potential environmental impacts by the facility as well as to the facility, including siting considerations regarding effects of climate change; d. Effects on resource and critical areas; e. Proximity to Urban Growth Areas f. Public costs and benefits including operation and maintenance; g. Current capacity and location of equivalent facilities; and, h. The existence, within the community, of reasonable alternatives to the proposed activity. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-32 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 i. Other criteria as determined relevant to the specific essential public facility, or criteria developed with Port Townsend or the Port Had lock/[ ronda le unincorporated Urban Growth Area community. ► Policy CF -P-9.2 Establish an interjurisdictional approach to siting essential public facilities. ► PolicyCF-P-9.3 Identify and designate essential public facilities of state-wide, County -wide and local significance and incorporate into the County Comprehensive Plan and Map and the County -wide Planning Policy. ► Policy CF -P-9.4 Ensure that the Comprehensive Plan and implementing regulations do not preclude the siting of essential public facilities. ► PolicyCF-P-9.5 Adopt and maintain development regulations that ensure that siting of essential public facilities is consistent with the elements of the Comprehensive Plans of both the County and City of Port Townsend, as well as, the siting criteria jointly established by the County and its Urban Growth Areas. ► Policy CF -P-9.6 Adopt and maintain development regulations for essential public facilities in conjunction with the City of Port Townsend, which consider the following factors: a. Specific facility requirements including, but not limited to, acreage requirements, transportation needs, availability of alternative sites, and infrastructure and services required by the facility. 1. Minimum acreage 2. Accessibility 3. Transportation needs and services 4. Supporting public facility and public service needs and availability thereof S. Health and safety 6. Site design 7. Zoning of the site 8. Availability of alternative sites 9. Community -wide distribution of facilities 10. Capacity and location of equivalent facilities 11. State and federal siting requirements b. Impacts of the facility including, but not limited to, compatibility with adjacent land uses, environmental impacts, and transportation. 1. Land use compatibility 2. Existing land use and development in adjacent and surrounding areas Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-33 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 3. Existing zoning of surrounding areas 4. Existing Comprehensive Plan designation for surrounding areas S. Present and proposed population density of surrounding area 6. Environmental impacts and opportunities to mitigate environmental impacts 7. Effect on agricultural, forest or mineral lands, critical areas, and historic, archaeological, and cultural sites 8. Effect on areas outside of Jefferson County 9. Effect on the likelihood of associated development 10. Effect on public costs including operating and maintenance 11. Proximity to Urban Growth Areas 12. Proximity to major transportation routes and essential infrastructure 13. Current capacity and location of equivalent facilities 14. Public costs and benefits including operation and maintenance 15. The existence, within the community, of reasonable alternatives to proposed activity c. Impacts of the facility siting on Urban Growth Area designations and policies including, but not limited to, proximity to existing Urban Growth Areas, compatibility with existing Urban Growth Areas and their associated development and the urban characteristics of the proposed facility. 1. Urban nature of facility 2. Existing urban growth near facility site 3. Compatibility or urban growth with the facility 4. Compatibility of facility siting with respect to Urban Growth Area boundaries ► Policy CF -P-9.7 Adopt and maintain development regulations for essential public facilities which specify: a. The time required for construction b. Property acquisition c. Control of on-site and off-site impacts during construction d. Expediting and streamlining necessary government approvals and permits if all other elements of the County policies have been met. e. The quasi -public or public nature of the facility, balancing the need for the facility against the external impacts generated by its siting and the availability of alternative sites with lesser impacts. ► Policy CF -P-9.8 Adopt and maintain Unified Development Code updates for essential public facilities which include standards and criteria related to: a. Facility operations Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-34 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 b. Health and safety c. Nuisance effects d. Maintenance of standards congruent with applicable governmental regulations, particularly as they may change and become more stringent over time. ► Policy CF -P-9.9 Ensure that new essential public facilities or the expansion of existing essential public facilities sited outside of Urban Growth Areas are self-supporting and do not require the extension or construction of urban services and facilities unless no practicable alternative exists. ► Policy CF -P-9.10 Ensure that Jefferson County's policies and regulations on essential public facility siting are coordinated with and advance other planning goals. ► Policy CF -P-9.11 Ensure that where possible, essential public facility sites are used jointly for public benefit. ► Policy CF -P-9.12 Ensure that affected agencies and citizens, adjacent jurisdictions, and other interested parties are given adequate notice and opportunity for meaningful participation in decisions on siting essential public facilities. ► Policy CF -P-9.13 Establish a review body with specified procedures established to hear appeals of site selection for essential public facilities. ► Policy CF -P-9.14 Combine public hearings for permits required by federal and/or state law for essential public facilities with any public hearing required by County development regulations whenever feasible. ► Policy CF -P-9.15 Require any state essential public facility included on the list maintained by the Office of Financial Management (OFM) and proposed for siting within Jefferson County to be subject to the same siting process as identified in both the County Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. ► Policy CF -P-9.16 Develop standards to allow reclamation of waste disposal sites to other land uses. ► Policy CF -P-9.17 Evaluate whether the County can be waste disposal self-sufficient for the next twenty (20) years. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-35 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES ............................................................................................................... Goal CF -G-10 Ensure the continued viability of the Jefferson County International Airport as a transportation hub. ► Policy CF -P-10.1 Promote uses which are clearly identified as aviation support facilities or aviation related development in conformance with the airport's designation as an essential public facility. Other secondary uses may be allowed consistent with the Jefferson County International Airport Master Plan Update 2014 or its successor when endorsed by the County and implemented in development regulations. CF -P-10.1.1 Aviation Support Facilities are those uses which directly support the operation of the Jefferson County Airport. CF -P-10.1.2 Aviation Related Development are those uses which are reliant upon the airport for their business. ► Policy CF -P-10.2 Cooperate with the Port of Port Townsend to implement the Jefferson County International Airport Master Plan Update 2014 or its successor to guide future development at the Jefferson County International Airport. This sub -area plan and its implementing regulations may allow non -aviation uses and activities that are compatible with the airport facility and surrounding area. Consider the following criteria for all new uses and activities proposed for siting at the Jefferson County International Airport and all plans for facilities expansion in the plan and associated development regulations: a. Compatibility with airport operations as an essential public facility; b. Provision of infrastructure consistent with the requirements of the GMA; c. Land use compatibility with surrounding area; d. Potential environmental impacts; e. Availability of alternative sites; f. Public health and safety; and g. Sub -area plan amendment process for possible future acquisition of adjacent properties. .................................................................................................................. Goal CF -G-11 Ensure continuation of the airport as a safe and efficient essential public facility. ► Policy CF -P-11.1 Develop and maintain an "Airport Overlay Zone" for Jefferson County International Airport which: Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 Jefferson County International Airport, Port of Port Townsend 8-36 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES Discourages the siting of new, incompatible land uses adjacent to the airport; Establishes a noise overlay zone; Identifies and regulates land uses within a "runway protection zone;" Identifies and regulates land uses within an "airport approach zone;" and, — Regulates obstacles in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 77 until the "Airport Overlay Zone" is established for the JCIA. ► Policy CF -P-11.2 Contingent upon the results of the "Glen Cove/Tri- Area Special Study," review and, if necessary, amend the Jefferson County International Airport section of this Capital Facilities and Utilities Element. ► Policy CF -P-11.3 Limit and regulate all uses within the Jefferson County International Airport Runway Protection Zone, except for facilities and structures determined necessary to ensure the safe operation of aircraft. ► Policy CF -P-11.4 Prohibit any new use which involves release of airborne substances, such as steam, dust, and smoke which interfere with aircraft operations within the Airport Approach or Runway Protection Zones. ► Policy CF -P-11.5 Prohibit any new uses which emit light, direct or indirect (reflections), which may interfere with a pilot's vision within the Airport Approach or Runway Protection Zones. ► Policy CF -P-11.6 Install facilities which emit electrical currents in a manner that does not interfere with communication systems or navigational equipment. ► Policy CF -P-11.7 Prohibit any new uses that attract concentrations of birds or waterfowl (i.e., mixed solid waste landfill disposal facilities, waste transfer facilities, feeding stations, and the growth of certain vegetation) in the Airport Approach or Runway Protection Zones. ► Policy CF -P-11.8 Encourage the Port of Port Townsend to continue its efforts to mitigate noise conflicts at JCIA. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-37 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES Policy CF -P-11.9 Encourage the commitment between Jefferson County and the Port of Port Townsend to coordinate individual planning documents to preclude the occurrence of future noise conflict areas. Coordinate with the Port of Port Townsend to explore options in flight patterns to mitigate noise events, as long as options preserve safe aeronautical regulations and procedures. Utilities General Ca pa city & Conservation ................................................................................................................. Goal CF -G-12 Provide adequate utility capacity for future growth consistent with the requirements of the Growth Management Act. Policy CF -P-12.1 Identify where infrastructure is not adequate to support future growth, initiate planning for the development of infrastructure required for future growth and ensure that utility infrastructure is adequate to support projected population growth and economic development. Policy CF -P-12.2 Allow extension and sizing of facilities based on the Land Use Element. In those cases where engineering standards are in excess of the requirements for the immediate development but are required to meet established levels of service for proposed uses and future needs, the excess capacity will not be a reason to allow growth out of sequence with the Land Use Element. ► Policy CF -P-12.3 Require that adequate public facilities and services are available prior to, or concurrent with, development. ► Policy CF -P-12.4 Support efficient permit and application processing for utility systems projects to facilitate timely completion of utility development to meet growth demands. ► Policy CF -P-12.5 Ensure that all citizens served by an expanding public water supply or other utility are represented by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) or otherwise maintain representative and elected leadership to help ensure that long term decisions are made in the best interests of rate payers. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-38 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 .................................................................................................................. Goal CF -G-13 Coordinate planning and provision of utility services among Jefferson County, the State of Washington, local governments, and utility service providers. ► Policy CF -P-13.1 Provide coordination between Jefferson County, agencies, and utility providers to ensure consistency between utility systems development and the growth plans of the County. ► Policy CF -P-13.2 Require utility providers to consistently utilize the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element in utility systems planning. ► Policy CF -P-13.3 Assist in making multiple use of utility corridors, easements, and areas for utilities, whenever possible, provided that such shared use is consistent with limitations prescribed by applicable law and prudent utility system practice. ► Policy CF -P-13.4 Coordinate and cooperate with other jurisdictions when transmission facility additions or improvements cross jurisdictional boundaries. Coordination to include maximizing efforts to achieve consistency between jurisdictions in efficient permitting. ► Policy CF -P-13.5 Coordinate and consolidate public service or public facility districts, where feasible, to distribute public services and facilities more efficiently. ► Policy CF -P-13.6 Require that utility infrastructure associated with new development, which the County will assume maintenance/ownership, will be constructed to comply with Jefferson County growth projections and standards. ................................................................................................................. Goal CF -G-14 Minimize adverse environmental impacts of utility systems development through proper utility design, siting, regulation, ongoing monitoring, and education. ► Policy CF -P-14.1 Support utility planning that takes precautionary actions to prevent importation and distribution of noxious weeds; implements the most environmentally sensitive and effective approaches to eradicate noxious weeds in utility corridors; and implements quick -action plans to eradicate new infestations. Discourage recurring use of herbicides to control general vegetative growth around utility facilities and encourage alternative methods, such as mowing or selective treatment. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-39 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES ► Policy CF -P-14.2 Participate in regional comprehensive watershed planning processes and incorporate appropriate elements of watershed agreements between the County, state, federal, tribal, local governments and other stakeholders into local ordinances and utility plans. ► Policy CF -P-14.3 Incentivize communications conduit installation for fiber optic cable at the same time and in the same trench alongside electrical cable installation as part of new building construction. ► Policy CF -P-14.4 Encourage siting and installation of locally owned and operated renewable energy sources, power production and storage systems, consistent with land use development regulations. .................................................................................................................. Goal CF -G-15 Promote the conservation and preservation of resources, through the use of renewable energy and new technology to provide reliable utility services. ► Policy CF -P-15.1 As appropriate, support implementation of resource conservation technologies in all areas of new construction, large scale renovation of public facilities, and other changes that improve utility services and provide enhanced conservation and waste reduction. ► Policy CF -P-15.2 Maintain operating efficiency of existing resource consuming facilities in Jefferson County. Telecommunica tion & Internet Utilities ................................................................................................................. Goal CF -G-16 Accommodate telecommunication and internet technologies and service providers by allowing systems development consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. ► Policy CF -P-16.1 Promote the widespread availability of telecommunications, broadband internet access, and similar technologies in cooperation with other public and private entities, to facilitate communication among members of the public, public institutions, and businesses. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-40 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES -0 ► Policy CF -P-16.2 Require consolidation of antenna siting, transmission media, utility pole, fiber optic cable and trenching placement to minimize adverse aesthetic and environmental impacts. Electr/ca/ Utilities .................................................................................................................. Goal CF -G-17 Encourage innovative and renewable forms of electricity, conservation of electricity, and efficient siting of electrical utilities infrastructure, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. ► Policy CF -P-17.1 Accommodate additions and improvements to electric utility facilities which improve capacity and reliability of regional electrical utility services, particularly when multiple jurisdictional benefits within the region can be achieved. ► Policy CF -P-17.2 Accommodate electrical distribution facilities as a permitted use in appropriate locations to ensure that land is available for the siting of electrical facilities. Policy CF -P-17.3 Support PUD energy conservation implementation with appropriate permit procedures, and potential development incentives as they are affordable. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan 8-41 December 2018 CAPITAL FACILITIES & UTILITIES e 8.7 ACTION PLAN Exhibit 8-8 highlights key activities the County can use to implement the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element over the next eight years (prior to the next periodic update), several in partnership with other entities: EXHIBIT 8-7 Capital Facilities, Essential Public Facilities, & Utilities Action Plan Capital Facility Plan ► Maintain a fiscally constrained Capital Facility Plan for the 6 -year period; conduct planning level reviews of facility needs and future revenues. Update it as needed at the time of budget. Implement guidance and action strategies for capital facility projects per the Capital Facility Plan Technical Appendix D. 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Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-11 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 Photo Credits Individual photo credits are noted throughout this plan: photos are courtesy of the following individuals and organizations or included under fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law: ► BERK ► Carolyn Gallaway ► Casey Scalf via the Jefferson Landworks Collaborative ► The Chamber of Jefferson County ► Collection of the Jefferson County Historical Society ► Google Earth and Street View ► Jefferson County ► Jefferson County Public Health ► Joel Peterson ► Kitsap Sun ► North Hood Canal Chamber of Commerce ► Peninsula Housing Authority (PHA) ► Pleasant Harbor Marina ► Port Ludlow Village Council ► Port of Port Townsend ► Steve Schauer ► Windermere Real Estate ► Zillow Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-12 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 Acronyms ADO Associate Development Organization ADU Accessory dwelling unit Ag Code Jefferson County Code, sections 18.15,18.20.030,18.30 and 18.45 ATRSH Annual Transit Revenue Service Hour BPA Bonneville Power Administration BTOP Broadband Technology Opportunity Program CAC Urban Growth Area Citizen Advisory Committee CAO Critical Areas Ordinance CARA Critical Aquifer Recharge Area CDC National Center for Disease Control and Prevention CHIP Community Health Improvement Plan CRS National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System. CSGA Cellular Geographical Service Area CWPPs County -wide Planning Policies CWSP Coordinated Water System Plan for Jefferson County DAHP Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation DEIS Draft Environmental Impact Statement DNR Washington Department of Natural Resources DOE Manual Washington Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington DSL Digital subscriber line EIS Environmental Impact Statement EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency FAA Federal Aviation Administration FCC Federal Communications Commission FEIS Final Environmental Impact Statement FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FSEIS Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement GMA Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A PCW. IDRB Industrial Development Revenue Bond ILB Industrial Land Bank ISP Internet Service Provider Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-13 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY r JCC Jefferson County Code JCIA Jefferson County International Airport JEDS Joint Economic Development Strategy JLUS Joint Land Use Study ]PREP Jefferson County Regional Emergency Preparedness Network JPUD Public Utility District #1 of Jefferson County LAMIRD Limited Areas of More Intensive Rural Development LOS Levels of Service MERU Measurement Equivalent Residential Units MOU Memorandum of Understanding MID Major Industrial Development MPR Master Planned Resort NAVMAGII Naval Magazine Indian Island NBK Naval Base Kitsap NoaNet Northwest Open Access Network NODC North Olympic Development Council NRCS US Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service OFM State of Washington Office of Financial Management PROS Plan Jefferson County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, 2015 PDD Peninsula Development District (currently merging with NODC) PRTPO Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization RCO State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office RCW Revised Code of Washington RV Recreational Vehicle SETS Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement SEPA State Environmental Policy Act, Chapter 43.21c RCW SMA Shoreline Management Act, Chapter 90.58 RCW SWMP Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Plan, 2016 UDC Unified Development Code, Title 18 of the Jefferson County Code UGA Urban Growth Area USDA United States Department of Agriculture WAC Washington Administrative Code WRIA Water Resource Inventory Areas WRIA 16 Skokomish-Dosewallips Watershed Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-14 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY r WRIA 17 Quilcene-Snow Instream Resources Protection and EPF Watershed Management Program, Chapter 173-517 WAC WRIA 20 Soleduck-Hoh Watershed WRIA 21 Queets-Quinault Watershed WSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation WSU Washington State University WUTC State of Washington Utilities and Transportation JPREP Commission Land Use/Zoning Designations AEPF Airport Essential Public Facility AL -20 Agricultural Land of Local Importance (Local Agriculture) AP -20 Prime Agricultural Land (Commercial Agriculture) CC Convenience Crossroads CF -80 Commercial Forest CWMEPF County Waste Management Essential Public Facility EPF Essential Public Facilities EPF-A Essential Public Facilities -Airport EPF-WM Essential Public Facility -Waste Management GC General Crossroads HI Heavy Industrial IF Inholding Forest JPREP Jefferson County Regional Emergency Preparedness Network LI Light Industrial LI/C Light Industrial/Commercial LI/M Light Industrial/Manufacturing MPR -GR Master Planned Resort - Golf Resort MPR-OSR Master Planned Resort -Open Space Reserve MPR -PH Master Planned Resort - Pleasant Harbor MPR -MF -10 Master Planned Resort- Multifamily MPR—MV Master Planned Resort- Maritime Village MPR -RA Master Planned Resort - Recreation Area MPR-RC/CF Master Planned Resort- Resort Complex/Community Facilities MPR -SF -4 Master Planned Resort - Single -Family MPR -SFT Master Planned Resort - Single -Family Tract (1:2.5) MPR -VC Master Planned Resort -Village Commercial Center MRLO/CF Mineral Resource Lands Overlay District and Commercial Forest Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-15 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 NC Neighborhood/Visitor Crossroads PPR Parks, Preserves, and Recreation RBIZ Forest Resource -Based Industrial Zone RF -40 Rural Forest RI Resource Industrial - see also RBIZ Forest Resource - Based Industrial RR Rural Residential RR -5 Rural Residential -1 DU/5 Acres RR -10 Rural Residential -1 DU/10 Acres RR -20 Rural Residential -1 DU/20 Acres PVC Rural Village Center SRT Small-scale Recreation and Tourist UGA-C UGA Commercial UGA-HDR UGA High Density Residential 04-24) UGA-LDR UGA Low Density Residential (4-6) UGA-MDR UGA Medium Density Residential (7-14) UGA-P UGA Public UGA-VC UGA Visitor Oriented Commercial ULDR Urban Low Density Residential - see also UGA-LDR Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-16 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 Glossary Introduction This glossary is meant to support the Comprehensive Plan with definitions of key terms. State legislation, implementing state rules, case law, or supporting plans and regulations may change over time. The following guiding principles are intended to assist in the review and application of the glossary and interpretation of the plan: ► The County may use the most current definitions in Chapter 36.70A PCW or WAC 365-196 or other related legislation or rules to interpret this Comprehensive Plan. ► The County may consider judicial interpretations regarding the meaning and interpretation of Comprehensive Plan terms. ► The County may consider terms as defined in related plans or supporting documents, including but not limited to, the County- wide Planning Policy, supporting County system plans for services and infrastructure, capital and transportation improvement programs, budgets, and other documents. ► The County may consider terms as defined in its Unified Development Code. ► Where terms are not defined in this plan or other relevant sources, the County may consult general use, planning, legal, or other dictionaries in common use. Terms Accessory Dwelling Unit: An additional dwelling unit either in or added to an existing single-family detached dwelling, or in a separate accessory structure on the same lot as the main dwelling, for use as a complete, independent living facility with provisions within the accessory dwelling unit for cooking, eating, sanitation and sleeping. Such a dwelling shall be considered an accessory use to the main dwelling and be clearly subordinate to the main dwelling. Accessory Use: A use of land or building or a portion thereof that is demonstrably subordinate and incidental to the primary use of the premises. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-17 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY r "Act": The Growth Management Act as enacted in chapter 17, Laws of 1990, 1st Ex. Sess, and chapter 32, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Sess., State of Washington (see Growth Management Act). Adequate Public Facilities: Facilities that have the capacity to serve development without decreasing levels of service below locally established minimums. In Jefferson County, adequate public facilities are synonymous with adopted levels of service. Adjacent Property Owners: The owners of real property, as shown by the records of the County Assessor, located within three hundred feet of any portion of the boundary of the property proposed for division. If the owner of the real property which is proposed for division owns another parcel or parcels of real property which lie adjacent to the real property proposed for division, adjacent property owners shall mean owners of real property located within three hundred feet of any portion of the boundaries of such adjacently located parcels of real property. Adjacent: A lot or parcel of land that shares or touches all or part of a common lot line with another lot or parcel of land. Parcels that are cater- corner to one another also are considered adjacent. Adult Family Home: A home facility that provides care for between two to six senior citizens or disabled persons who are unable to live independently. Affordable Housing: Those housing units available for purchase or rent to individuals or families with a gross income between the federally recognized poverty level and the median income for working families in Jefferson County; and whose costs, including utilities, would not exceed 30% of gross income. Agriculture: Improvements or activities associated with the growing, cultivation, and/or harvesting of crops and livestock, including those activities necessary to prepare the agricultural commodity for shipment. Agricultural Land: Land primarily devoted to the commercial production of horticultural, viticulture, floriculture, dairy, apiary, vegetable, or animal products or of berries, grain, hay, straw, turf, seed, Christmas trees not subject to the excise tax imposed by RCW 84.33.100 through 84.33.140, or livestock, and that has long-term commercial significance or has local significance for agricultural production. Airport Approach Zone: An imaginary"zone" extending upward and outward from a runway's centerline within which there may be additional height restrictions and/or limited land uses. Annexation: The act of incorporating an area into the domain of a city. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-18 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY f Aquaculture: Improvements or activities associated with the culture or farming of food fish, shellfish, or other aquatic plants or animals, including those activities necessary to prepare the aquacultural commodity for shipment. Aquifer: A saturated geologic formation that will yield a sufficient quantity of water to serve as a private or public water supply. Aquifer Recharge Areas: Areas where soils and geological materials permit the infiltration of natural or artificial sources of water in rates and quantities sufficient to recharge ground water reserves. Critical aquifer recharge areas are areas with a critical recharging effect on aquifers used for potable water, including areas where an aquifer that is a source of drinking water is vulnerable to contamination that would affect the potability of the water, or is susceptible to reduced recharge. Arterial, Minor: A street with signals at important intersections, stop signs on the side streets and that collects and distributes traffic to and from collector streets. Arterial, Principal: A street with access control, channelized intersections, restricted parking, and that collects and distributes traffic to and from minor arterials. Assisted Housing: Owner -occupied or rental housing which is subject to restrictions on rents or sales prices as a result of one or more project based government subsidies. Assisted housing does not include holders of non -project based Section 8 Certificates. Assisted Living Facility: Residences for the elderly that provide room, meals, personal care, supervision of self-administered medication and other services such as recreational activities, financial services and transportation. Best Available Science: With regard to designating and protecting critical areas, best available science refers to the utilization of the most current, widely -accepted scientific data, research, studies and/or reports in making land use and policy decisions. Best Management Practices (BMP): State-of-the-art technology as applied to a specific problem. BMPs are often required as part of major land development projects. BMPs represent physical, institutional, or strategic approaches to environmental problems, particularly with respect to nonpoint source pollution control. Block: A group of lots, tracts, parcels, or sites located within well-defined and fixed boundaries such as roads. Board: The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners, (BOCC). Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-19 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 Bond and Levying Financing: A method employed by local governments for generating revenue through either the sale of municipal bonds, which require 60 percent voter approval, or by increasing property tax, which requires a simple majority. Buffers: An area, unit or strip of land designed so as to shield, separate or protect one type of land use from another with which it is incompatible or to protect environmentally sensitive areas. Buffers typically consist of open areas, landscaped areas, walls, fences, berms or any combination thereof which help to minimize conflicts from noise, light or other nuisances. Building: Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy. Built Environment: A combination of buildings and related activities along with associated impervious surfaces, infrastructure, parking and landscaping. Capital Improvements: Projects to create, expand or modify a capital facility that have a minimum cost of $15,000 and have a life expectancy of at least five years. Capital Improvements include facilities such as utility systems, landfills, public buildings, streets, sidewalks, drainage and major equipment. Capital Improvements Program (CIP): A plan for future capital expenditures which identifies each capital project, its anticipated start and completion dates, and allocates existing funds and known revenue sources over a six-year period. Categorical Exemptions: Development actions, enumerated in WAC 197-11-800, which have been legislatively determined not to have significant adverse environmental impacts, and therefore do not require environmental review or documentation for potential impacts under the State Environmental Policy Act. Certified Local Government (CLC): A program established by the National Historic Preservation Act that provides technical and financial assistance to preserve historic buildings, sites, neighborhoods and other places of local importance. A local government that participates in the program and becomes certified is known as a "certified local government." City: The incorporated City of Port Townsend, Washington. Cluster Development: A development design technique that groups or "clusters" buildings in specific areas on a site rather than spread evenly throughout the parcel as in a conventional lot -by -lot development. The remaining land is to remain undeveloped in perpetuity and used for Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-20 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 recreation, common open space, and/or preservation of environmentally critical areas. Collector: A street that collects traffic from local streets and connects with minor or major arterials. Commercial Use: An activity that provides merchandise or services for compensation to an owner, leasee or licensee. Community Plan: A document that has been prepared by a group of individuals, representing individual communities, that outline the goals and visions set forth by community residents. Community Plans provide guidance for the County -wide Comprehensive Plan. Community Sites and Facilities: Sites and facilities provided as a community service including, but not limited to, parks, open space, recreation facilities, water, and sanitary facilities. Comprehensive Plan: A generalized coordinated policy statement of the government body of a city or county that is adopted pursuant to the Washington State Growth Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW). A document or series of documents prepared by a professional planning staff and planning commission that sets forth guidelines and policies for the future development of a specific geographical area (i.e., city or county). Concurrency: The provision of capital improvements, infrastructure or facilities at the same time (concurrent) with a development project so as to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. Conditional Use: A use that, owing to some special characteristics attendant to its operation or installation (e.g. potential danger, smoke or noise), is permitted in a district, subject to approval and special requirements, different from those usual requirements for the district in which the conditional use may be located. Condominium: A system of separate ownership of individual units, usually in a multiple tenant building. A single parcel of property with all the unit owners having a right in common to use the common elements with separate ownership confined to the individual units. Congregate Care: Care which caters to those who are unable to provide for themselves and which provides services such as housekeeping, transportation or other support services. Consistency: The requirement that subdivision regulations, zoning regulations and capital improvement programs be consistent with the comprehensive plan and each of its elements, and that individual land use decisions also be consistent with the plan. The GMA requires that the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-21 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 plan be both internally consistent and consistent with neighboring jurisdictions. Contiguous Development: Development of areas next to, adjacent, abutting, or touching one another. Parcels that are cater -corner to one another also are considered contiguous. Conversion Option Harvest Plan (CORP): A voluntary plan developed by a landowner and approved by the local government entity indicating the limits of harvest areas, road locations, and open space. Cooperative Housing: A multiple unit residential building owned and jointly administered and maintained by members of a cooperative generally residing in the building. Cottage Industries: 1. An accessory use within a single-family dwelling or building accessory to a dwelling and is wholly incidental and subordinate to the residential use of the property. 2. Limited, small-scale commercial or industrial activity, including fabrication, and that can be conducted without substantial adverse impact on the residential environment in the vicinity. Some examples include: dressmaking, baking, weaving, carpentry, cosmetic sales, and sculpting. County: Jefferson County, Washington. County -wide Planning Policy (CWPP): Written policy statements developed cooperatively between the County and City of Port Townsend establishing a policy framework to guide development of the Comprehensive Plan and ensure that it is consistent with the provisions of the Growth Management Act (Chapter 36.70.210 PCW) and with each other's Comprehensive Plans. Critical Areas: Areas of substantial importance as unique and vital ecosystems and which are highly susceptible to adverse impacts associated with development. Under GMA, every county or city must classify, designate, regulate and protect critical areas which include: ► Critical aquifer recharge areas; ► Frequently flooded areas; ► Geologically hazardous areas; P. Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas; and ► Wetlands Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-22 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY r CWSP: The Jefferson County Coordinated Water System Plan Dark Sky: Denoting or located in a place where the darkness of the night sky is relatively free of interference from artificial light. Density: The number of households, persons or dwelling units per unit of land (usually expressed as "per acre"). Density Transfer: The transfer of all or part of the permitted density from one parcel to another. Detached Single -Family House: A residential building on a single lot, designed for occupancy by only one household and not attached to any other dwelling. Development: Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, or in use, or extension of the use of the land for any purpose including, but not limited to, construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation, drilling operations, or storage of equipment or vehicles. Development Regulations: Any controls placed on development or land use activities by a county or city, including, but not limited to, zoning ordinances, official controls, planned unit development ordinances, subdivision ordinances, and binding site plan ordinances. Development Standards: Minimum standards for new development required by local governments for the provision of roadways, fire and building safety, utilities, storm water, landscaping, and public access. Domestic Water System: Any system providing an adequate supply of potable water pursuant to RCW 19.27.097 for the intended use of a development. Downzoning: A change in the zoning classification of land from a more intensive land use classification to one of less intensive development, such as a change from commercial to residential zoning. Duplex: A single structure containing two dwelling units within one building located on a single lot, which is used or intended to be used as the residence for two families. Dwelling Unit: One or more rooms located in a residential building or residential portion of a building that may be used as a residence with each having sleeping, cooking and sanitation facilities. Easement: A grant by a property owner to a specific person, party, corporation or entity to use the owner's property for a specified purpose. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-23 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 Economic Development: Any development or activity which creates jobs and promotes economic vitality. Encroachment: Typically refers to the advance of land use(s) or activity upon adjacent and often incompatible land uses or activity. As used with respect to floodplains, any artificial restriction, physical object, or obstacles within a floodplain that hinders the passage of water or otherwise affects flood flows. Endangered, Threatened or Sensitive Species: Those species of fish and wildlife listed as endangered, threatened or sensitive by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries Service, Essential Public Facilities: Important and necessary facilities which provide essential services such as airports, state educational and/or regional transportation facilities, state or local correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities, and in-patient facilities including substance abuse facilities, mental health facilities and group homes, and which are typically difficult to site because of their potential adverse effects related to size, hazardous characteristics, noise, or public health and safety. Existing Area of More Intensive Development: As defined with regard to Engrossed Senate Bill 6094, an area of more intensive development is one that is clearly identifiable and contained and where there is a logical outer boundary delineated predominately by the built environment and that was in existence: ► On July 1,1990 ► On the date the County adopted a resolution under PCW 36.70A.040(2); or ► On the date OFM certifies the County's population. Fair Share Housing: The concept that seeks to equitably distribute affordable and special -needs housing proportionately throughout appropriate areas of the County which can accommodate it. Family: An individual or two or more persons related by blood or marriage or a group of not more than five (5) persons (excluding servants) living together as a single housekeeping unit and doing their cooking on the premises as distinguished from a group occupying a boarding house or rooming house or hotel. Family Wage Jobs: Jobs that pay a wage or salary which can support the typical needs of an average family. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-24 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 Farmland of Statewide Importance: Quality farmland that does not meet the criteria to be classified as prime farmland, but still has the capability to produce high crop yields when managed appropriately. First People: Native American groups that inhabited Jefferson County prior to the arrival of European settlers and explorers. Fish and Wildlife Habitat Areas: Areas that are designated as critical areas due to the presence of specified animal species. Flood Fringe: That portion of the floodplain that lies between the floodway and the outer limits (i.e., boundary) of the 100 -year floodplain. Floodplain: Synonymous with the 100 -year floodplain, a floodplain is land that is susceptible to being inundated by stream -derived waters with a 1 percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. Floodway: Those portions of the area of a river valley lying streamward from the outer limits of a water -course upon which flood waters are carried during periods of flooding that occur with reasonable regularity, although not necessarily annually, said floodway being identified, under normal conditions by a change in surface soil conditions or changes in types or quality of vegetative ground cover conditions. The floodway doesn't include lands that can be reasonably expected to be protected from flood waters by flood control devices maintained by or maintained under licenses from the federal government, the State, or political subdivisions of the State. Forest Land: Land devoted primarily to the growing trees for long-term commercial timber production on land that can be economically and practically managed for such production, including Christmas trees, subject to the excise tax imposed under RCW 84.33.100 through 84.33.140, for commercial purposes, and that has long-term commercial significance. Forest Practices: Any activity conducted on or directly pertaining to forest land and relating to growing, harvesting, or processing timber, including, but not limited to: road and trail construction; harvesting; final and intermediate; pre -commercial thinning; reforestation; fertilization; prevention and suppression of diseases and insects; salvage of trees; and brush control. Forest practices do not include preparatory work, such as tree marking, surveying and road flagging, or removal or harvest of incidental vegetation from forest lands such as berries, ferns, greenery, mistletoe, herbs, mushrooms, and other products which cannot normally be expected to result in damage to forest soils, timber or public resources (see Chapter 222-16-010(21) WAC). Forest Transition Overlay (FTO): An overlay district designation that creates a transitional area between Forest Lands and pre-existing high Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-25 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY 0 density residential land uses in order to minimize the potential for conflict and incompatibility. Forestry: The management, protection, production, cultivation and transporting of timber resources to ensure the continuous production of wood and wood products. Frequently Flooded Areas: Lands in the floodplain subject to at least a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year, or within areas subject to flooding due to high groundwater. These areas include, but are not limited to, streams, rivers, lakes, coastal areas, wetlands, and areas where high groundwater forms ponds on the ground surface. Frequently flooded areas perform important hydrologic functions and may present a risk to persons and property. Fully Contained Community: A fully contained community which supports a mix of uses that provide jobs, housing and services to the residents of the community and pursuant to the criteria set forth in RCW 36.70A.350. Functional Plans: Planning documents which establish long-range goals and objectives to guide County (or a city's) operations and capital development requests. These plans typically represent ideal goals for specific County departments in providing services and facilities. Geographic Information Systems (GIS): An advanced computerized information system, capable of storing, organizing, analyzing and retrieving data and linking it to a map. Geologically Hazardous Areas: Areas that, because of their susceptibility to erosion, sliding, earthquake, or other geological events, are not suited to the siting of commercial, residential, or industrial development consistent with public health or safety concerns. Grandfathering: A process which permits the continuance of a land use or activity which, at the time of establishment, was a permitted, legally created use but may be an incompatible use upon the reclassification of underlying land use or zoning. (see also Legal existing, non -conforming uses). Ground Water: All water found beneath the ground surface, including slowly moving subsurface water present in aquifers and recharge areas. Growth Management: A method to control the amount, type and rate of growth and development and channel it into designated areas in order to minimize adverse environmental and fiscal impacts and maximize the health, safety, and welfare benefits to the residents of the community. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-26 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 Growth Management Act (GMA): The Growth Management Act as enacted in chapter 17, Laws of 1990, 1st Ex. Sess, and chapter 32, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Sess., State of Washington (see Growth Management Act). Hazardous Substances, or Dangerous Wastes: Substances that pose a present or potential hazard to human health or environment when improperly used, stored, transported or disposed of. Hazardous substances include those materials identified as hazardous waste in Title 40 CFR 261 or defined as hazardous substances in Title 40 CFR 302, and Chapter 173-303 WAC. Home Occupations: Home-based businesses that are secondary and incidental to the primary residential use of the structure, provide supplemental income for a family, consist of limited -scale service or fabrication, and are limited to mail order and phone sales with off-site delivery. Household: A household includes all the persons who occupy a group of rooms or a single room which constitutes a housing unit and can include one person, two or more families living together, or any other group of related or unrelated persons who share living arrangements. Hydraulic Project Approval: A permit from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) that you need before you construct a project or conduct other work activities in or near the water. Impact Fee: A fee or exaction imposed on developers to pay for the costs to the community of providing services to a new development. It is a means of providing funds for financing new improvements without resorting to deficit financing. The Growth Management Act authorizes imposition of impact fees on new development and sets the conditions under which they may be imposed. Impervious Surface: A hard -surfaced area that either prevents or retards the entry of water into the soil mantle under natural conditions; a constructed hard surfaced area that causes water to run off the surface in greater quantities or at an increased rate of flow from the flow present under natural conditions prior to development. Impervious surfaces include, but are not limited to: roofs; walkways; patios; driveways; parking lots or storage areas; concrete or asphalt paving; gravel roads; packed earthen materials; and oiled or macadam surfaces which similarly impede the natural infiltration of storm water. Incentive (Bonus) Zoning: The granting of additional development capacity or bonuses, via methods such as smaller lot sizes, in exchange for the developer's provision of a public benefit or amenity, such as open space or a public plaza. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-27 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY r Inclusionary Housing: An affordable housing production strategy that seeks to provide a specified number of affordable and/or low income units within new housing developments. Inclusionary housing units are generally provided through density bonus incentives, requirements for cash contributions to a pool or minimum percentages of affordable units, or combinations of requirements and incentives. Industrial Use: Any activity involved in the production, processing, manufacturing, fabrication, or assembling of goods and materials, including the storage of material used in the industrial process. Warehousing and distribution centers are also considered industrial activities. Infill Development: Development consisting of either 0) construction on one or more lots in an area which is mostly developed, or (2) new construction between two existing structures. Infrastructure: The basic facilities and services necessary to sustain commercial, residential or industrial uses including public utilities such as water, sewer, roads, power or communications service. Instream Flow: A base flow adopted into Washington State regulations used to condition water rights. A water right for instream resources such as fish, wildlife, recreation, aesthetics, navigation, stock watering, and water quality with a priority date set when the instream flow rule was adopted. Intensity: The degree to which the land is used, or level of concentration or activity of land uses such as, residential, commercial, industrial or recreational. Less intensive use: Refers to a type of land use that is less concentrated, generally results in a decreased impact or activity, utilizes fewer resources and/or services, or creates less of a demand as, for example, the difference between commercial and residential land uses. b. More intensive use: A type of use which generally creates a greater demand for services or resources, generates increased activity and/or in greater concentrations, and has a greater impact upon the land use or its environs. Inter -Agency Committee (IAC): A committee created by the Washington State Legislature under Chapter 43.99 RCW to assist in the preservation, conservation, and enhancement of the State's recreational resources. Inter -Jurisdictional: Relationships between governmental jurisdictions such as city, county, state, tribal, federal government agencies, special purpose districts, water, fire and port districts. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-28 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY o Jefferson County Code (JCC): The Jefferson County Code contains the provisions under which the County government functions. Joint Planning Area: The portion of the unincorporated county which is the future growth and service area of a city and for which planning will occur jointly between the county and that city. Jefferson County Regional Emergency Preparedness Network (JPREP): is a network of representatives from county entities, emergency responders and community volunteers that work together to prepare for emergency or disaster. Quarterly meetings, exercises and other efforts are coordinated to communicate, plan and practice readiness in the case of different types of emergencies. Land Banks: Acquisition of land for the purpose of reserving it for specified future development types. Land Trust: An organization created to acquire and manage land to sustain long-term affordability and preserve the qualities of the land such as historical significance, environmental value, or agricultural value. The land trust organization leases development rights to individual or nonprofit organizations who agree to reasonable limitations on resale profits while maintaining basic owner equity and tenure rights. Land Use: A term used to indicate the utilization of any piece of land; The way in which land is being used. Legal Existing (Non -conforming) Uses: A lawful use of land that does not comply with the use regulations for its zoning district but which complied with applicable regulations at the time the use was established. (See also Grandfathering). Level of Service (LOS): A qualitative measure of service levels or operating conditions used in reference to transportation systems, public facilities or services. Typically, level of service means an established minimum capacity of public facilities or services that must be provided, per unit of demand, or other appropriate measure of need. Local Improvement District (LID): A quasi -governmental organization formed by landowners to finance and construct a variety of physical infrastructure improvements beneficial to its members. Procedures for establishing a LID in Washington are addressed in RCWs 35.43 through 35.56. Location Factors: Features which affect where a particular type of commercial or industrial operation will locate. Location factors include but are not limited to: Proximity to raw materials, supplies, and services; proximity to markets or educational institutions; access to transportation Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-29 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY 0 facilities; labor market factors (e.g., skill level, education, age distribution, etc.). Long -Term Commercial Significance: As used with respect to natural resource lands, it includes the growing capacity, productivity, and soil composition of the land for long-term commercial production, with consideration of the land's proximity to population areas and the impact of this proximity on the ability to practically and economically manage the land, and the possibility of more intense uses of the land. Lot: A fractional portion of land having fixed boundaries, and of sufficient area and dimension to meet the requirements set forth in the Jefferson County Zoning Code. Lot Consolidation: The process of "merging" or "consolidating" substandard lots under contiguous ownership into one lot or parcel to create a lot or parcel which meets the current minimum lot size requirements. Low -Income: A household whose income does not exceed 80 per cent of the median income for the area, as determined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Major Industrial Development: Pursuant to PCW 36.70A.365, a master - planned location for a specific manufacturing, industrial, or commercial business that should be located in an Urban Growth Area but can be conditionally permitted outside the UGA boundary if it is shown that the activity: requires a parcel of land so large that no suitable parcels are available within an Urban Growth Area; a. is a natural resource-based industry requiring a location near agricultural land, forest land, or mineral resource land upon which it is dependent; or b. the nature of the activity is incompatible with urban development due to its potential threat to the public health, safety and welfare. Furthermore, a major industrial development can not be for the purpose of commercial shopping development or multi -tenant office parks. Manufactured Housing: A manufactured structure or major portion of a building designed for long-term residential use, which is transportable in one (1) or more sections and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when connected to required utilities. Master Planned Resort (Existing): A self-contained fully integrated planned unit development, in a setting of significant natural amenities, with a primary focus on destination resort facilities consisting of short - Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-30 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 term visitor accommodations associated with a range of developed on- site indoor or outdoor recreational facilities and pursuant to the criteria set forth in RCW 36.70A.362. Mineral Extraction: The removal of minerals including, but not limited to, sand, gravel, shale, rock, coal, soil, peat or clay from an excavation in the earth. Mineral Resources: Include gravel, sand, rock, other aggregates and valuable metallic substances. Mineral Resource Lands. Lands primarily devoted to the extraction of minerals or that have known mineral resources or the potential of long- term commercial significance for the extraction of minerals. Mining: The removal of naturally occurring rock, sand, gravel, and minerals from the earth. Multi -Family Residential Development: Developments containing structures housing two or more residential dwelling units. Multi -modal: The integration or coordination of multiple types of transportation systems including, but not limited to, non -motorized transportation, transit, automobile, rail, water or aviation. Natural Resource -Based Industry: Those industries that are directly dependent upon natural resources for manufacturing or processing and which typically locate near the natural resource upon which they are dependent. Examples include, but are not limited to, sawmills or fish canneries. Natural Resource Lands: Agricultural, forest, aquaculture, and mineral resource lands that have long-term commercial significance. Non -Conforming Use: See Grandfathering and/or Legal Existing Uses. Nonpoint Source Pollution: A diffuse source of water pollution that freely flows across natural or man-made surfaces from activities such as agriculture, urban run-off, mining and silviculture. Non-structural Solutions: Shoreline protection measures to prevent loss of upland property, usually referring to the placement of beach material or vegetation management at the shore in order either to replace eroded material, to feed a littoral current that would otherwise cause shoreline retreat, or to plant vegetation to stabilize shore material. Nuisance: Any use or activity that interferes with the use or enjoyment of property, endangers personal health or safety, or is offensive to the senses. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-31 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY r OFM: Washington State Office of Financial Management. On-site Retention: Permanent impounding of storm water, or a substantial portion of storm water, in manmade or man -modified lakes and ponds. On-site retention is often required for developments. Open Space Land: Land not occupied by buildings or other structures, and which is set aside to serve as a buffer, provide recreational opportunities, protect environmentally sensitive areas, preserve wildlife corridors, provide viewsheds or to serve as locations for future public facilities. Overlay District: A specially designated zoning district containing additional standards and requirements, which is applied on top of a basic zoning classification. Examples include Historic Districts, Office/Clinic, Gateway Corridor, Design District, and Pedestrian overlays. Park: Public land set aside for recreational, educational, aesthetic or cultural use. Permeability: The rate at which water moves through undisturbed soil. Planned Unit Development (PUD): A form of development usually characterized by a unified site design for a number of housing units and compatible nonresidential uses, including provisions for the clustering of buildings and promotion of common open space, and may include density increases and a mix of buildings types and land uses. PUDs allow for the planning of a project and the calculation of densities over the entire development, rather than on an individual lot -by -lot basis. Planning Period: The 20 -year period following the adoption of a comprehensive plan or such longer period as may have been selected as the initial planning horizon by the planning jurisdiction. Plat: A map of the design of a land subdivision. Prime Agricultural Land: Soils with little or no limitations or hazards for crop production. Prime Farmland: Land that has the best combination of characteristics for agricultural production and is not urban in nature Principal Use: The main or primary purpose for which a building, other structure and/or lot is designed, arranged, or intended, or for which it may be used, occupied or maintained. Protective Easement: An easement for the purpose of precluding future or additional development of the land. Protective easements are Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-32 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY o generally used to preserve tidelands, shorelines, marshes, streamways, or other environmentally sensitive areas. Public Benefit and Rating System: Open space applications are awarded points on the Public Benefit Rating (PBR) Scale to the extent that they implement policies which prioritize types of open space. Public Facilities: Any use of land, whether publicly or privately owned, for transportation, utilities, or communications, or for the benefit of the general public, including streets, roads, highways, sidewalks, storm and sanitary sewer systems, parks and recreational facilities, schools, libraries, fire and police stations, municipal and county buildings, powerhouses and cemeteries (see 36.70A.030 RCW). Public Services: The full range of services traditionally provided by local government including fire protection, law enforcement, public health, education, recreation, environmental protection, and other governmental services. RCW: Revised Code of Washington. Real Estate Excise Transfer Tax (REST): A tax levied on the sale of real property. The amount of the tax is determined as a percentage of the sales price. The GMA authorized cities to impose a second 0.25 per cent REET tax to be used to fund capital projects. Recreational Facilities: Facilities such as trails and pathways, parks, and campgrounds that provide opportunities for leisure -type activities. Regional Services: Goods, services and/or facilities that serve the population of a large geographic area. Regional Transportation Plan: The transportation plan for the regionally designated transportation system and which is produced by the Regional Transportation Planning Organization. Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO): A voluntary organization of local, multi -county governments which coordinate inter- regional transportation needs pursuant to RCW 47.80.020. Residential Use: Any land which provides for living space. Examples include single family dwellings, multi -family dwellings, artist studio/dwelling, boarding house, caretaker's quarters, special residence, floating homes, and mobile homes. Resource -Based Industrial Zone (RBIZ): A Forest Resource -Based Industrial Zone designation that recognizes existing, active sawmills and related activities. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-33 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 Rezone: Changing the zoning designation to a different zoning classification. Right -of -Way (ROW): A recorded right to use or travel over a specified property. The property can be an area or strip of land, public or private. Most commonly, it refers to land on which a street, sidewalk, or railroad is located. It can also be occupied by utilities, transmission lines, oil or gas pipelines, drainageways or similar facilities although pathways for these features are more commonly referred to as easements. Runway Protection Zone: A trapezoidal area located adjacent to each end of a runway representing the ground level at the innermost portion of the runway approach. Rural Character: Pursuant to PCW 36.70A.030 (14), rural character refers to the patterns of land use and development established by a County in the rural element of its Comprehensive Plan: a. In which open space, the natural landscape, and vegetation predominate over the built environment; b. That foster traditional rural lifestyles, rural -based economies, and opportunities to both live and work in rural areas; c. That provide visual landscapes that are traditionally found in rural areas and communities; d. That are compatible with the use of the land by wildlife and for fish and wildlife habitat; e. That reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low-density development; f. That generally do not require the extension of urban governmental services; and g. That are consistent with the protection of natural surface water flows and ground water and surface water recharge and discharge areas. Rural Crossroads: Those areas established by virtue of historic transportation patterns and characterized by existing concentrations of small scale commercial uses fronting on, or in close proximity to, major transportation routes and intersections. The interim boundaries of Rural Crossroads are defined by the contained built environment that existed in 1990 or before. These site-specific areas serve an identified existing need for the local community and cannot be expanded in size. The following three types of Commercial Rural Crossroads exist in Jefferson County: NeighborhoodAtisitor Crossroads, Convenience Crossroads, and General Crossroads: ► Convenience Crossroads (CC): Those crossroads that provide a limited selection of basic retail goods and services, and serve a lower Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-34 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 intensity population base and the traveling public. Convenience Crossroads are characterized by a single convenience/general store. There are three (3) Convenience Crossroads in Jefferson County: Nordland, Beaver Valley and Wawa Point. ► Neighborhood/Visitor Crossroads (NC): Those crossroads which provide multiple uses and services serving both the local community and the traveling public. There are five (5) Neighborhood/Visitor Crossroads identified in Jefferson County: Mats Mats, Discovery Bay, Four Corners, Chimacum and Gardiner. P. General Crossroads (GC): Similar to Neighborhood Crossroads, General Crossroads serve a higher local population base and offer a wider variety of goods and services. There are three (3) General Crossroads identified in Jefferson County: Ness' Corner, Irondale Corner and SR 19/20 Intersection. Rural Development: Refers to development outside the Urban Growth Area and outside agricultural, forest, and mineral resource lands designated pursuant to PCW 36.70A.170. Rural development does not refer to agriculture or forestry activities that may be conducted in rural areas. Rural Lands: Land which primarily contains a mix of low-density residential development, is not within an Urban Growth Area and is not designated as natural resource land having long term commercial significance for production of agricultural products or timber. Rural Services: Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.030 06), rural services are those public services and facilities historically and typically delivered at an intensity usually found in rural areas, and may include domestic water systems, fire and police protection services, transportation and public transit services and other public utilities associated with rural development and not normally associated with urban areas. Rural services do not include storm or sanitary sewers except as otherwise authorized by RCW 36.70A.110 (4). Rural Village Center(s): Small, unincorporated commercial and residential community centers that provide a rural level of services and which serve as a focal point for the local population. The interim boundaries of the Rural Village Centers are predominantly defined by the contained, built environment as it existed in 1990 or before. These commercial districts allow modest in -fill development that maintains the character of the immediate area, but cannot expand their designated boundaries. In Jefferson County these centers include: Port Hadlock, Quilcene and Brinnon. Salt Water Intrusion: The process of sea water being drawn into ground water sources or aquifers. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-35 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY 0 Seawater Intrusion Protection Zones (SIPZ): Aquifers and land overlying aquifers with some degree of vulnerability to seawater intrusion. SIPZ are defined either by proximity to marine shoreline or by proximity to groundwater sources that have demonstrated high chloride readings. Scenic Corridor: Strip of land along streams, rivers, cliffs, bays, shorelines, ridges or roadways that provides scenic vistas, views or aesthetically - pleasing landscapes. SEPA: See State Environmental Policy Act. Service Area: A geographic area defined by a county or intergovernmental agreement in which a defined set of public facilities provides service to development within the area. Its boundaries are typically delineated according to the distance people are willing to travel for goods and services. Shoreline Management Act: A law passed by the Washington State Legislature in 1971 and ratified by the voters in 1972 (reference RCW 90.58). The Shoreline Management Act requires local governments to establish a program, consistent with the rules adopted by the Department of Ecology, for the administration and enforcement of the permit system for shoreline management. Shoreline Master Program (SMP): Local land -use policies and regulations that guide public and private use of Washington lake, stream, wetland, and marine shorelines. Shorelines: All the water areas of Jefferson County, including reservoirs and their associated wetlands, together with lands underlying them, except: a. Shorelines of state-wide significance; b. Shorelines or segments of streams upstream of a point where the mean annual flow is twenty cubic feet per second or less and the wetlands associated with such upstream segments; and c. Shorelines on lakes less than twenty acres in size and wetlands associated with such small lakes. Shorelines of State-wide Significance: A shoreline of the State with respect to Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend as identified as follows: a. Those lakes, whether natural, artificial, or a combination thereof, with a surface acreage of one thousand acres or more measured at the ordinary high water mark, including associated wetlands; b. Those areas of Puget Sound and adjacent salt waters and the Strait of Juan de Fuca between the ordinary high watermark and the line Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-36 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY of extreme low tide, which are Hood Canal from Tala Point to Foulweather Bluff south to the Mason -Jefferson County line, including associated wetlands; c. Those areas of Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and adjacent salt waters north to the Canadian line and lying seaward from the line of extreme low tide; and d. Those natural rivers or segments thereof downstream from a point where the mean annual flow is measured at one thousand cubic feet per second or more. In Jefferson County these rivers are the Clearwater, Hoh, and Quinault. Significant Trees: Trees with significant aesthetic, cultural, environmental or historical importance including, but not limited to, ridge -top trees, riparian buffers, and Port Townsend forest corridor trees. Single Family Residence: A dwelling unit detached from any other dwelling unit and intended for occupation by one immediate family. Small-scale Recreational or Tourist -related Uses: Those uses which are leisure or recreational in nature and typically are reliant upon a rural setting. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: campgrounds, U -fish ponds, hot springs, trails, cultural or religious retreats, mini -golf, public gardens, marinas and music festivals. Special Needs Housing: Housing designed for persons who require supportive social services in order to live independently or semi - independently. Special needs groups include, but are not limited to, the homeless, elderly, persons with disabilities and persons with substance abuse Spot Zoning: The process of signaling out a small parcel of land for a use classification that is different and inconsistent with the surrounding area, for the benefit of the owner of such property and to the detriment of the rights of other property owners. Sprawl: see Urban Sprawl Stakeholder: Any affected or interested person or party including, but not limited to, property owners, tribes, government agencies, businesses or organizations. State Environmental Policy Act, (SEPA): The State law passed in 1971 requiring state and local agencies to consider environmental impacts in the decision-making process. Storm Water: Water that is generated by rainfall and is often routed into drain systems in order to prevent flooding. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-37 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY P Storm Water Detention: The process of collecting and holding back storm water for a delayed release to receiving waters. Strip Development: Intensive development, typically commercial, and usually arranged in a linear pattern, located on both sides of an arterial. Strip Zoning: A zone normally consisting of a ribbon of uses fronting both sides of an arterial roadway and extending inward for half a block. Structure, Detached: A structure, which has no common or party wall with another structure. Subdivision: Any division of land regulated under the Jefferson County Subdivision Ordinance, No. 4-0526-92, as amended, for the purpose of sale or lease. Substandard Dwelling: A dwelling unit that does not meet the building code requirements through lack of maintenance, age of unit, neglect, lack of (part or all) plumbing facilities, kitchen facilities, or crowded conditions. Substandard Lot: A lot or parcel that does not meet the minimum lot size requirements of current development regulations. Surface Water: That portion of water that appears on the land surface, such as oceans, lakes, rivers, springs and wetlands. Targeted Industry Program: A program that identifies and targets specific industries or business activities that the County wishes to promote or encourage. Time Share: A building used or intended for use as an occasional residential accommodation by one or more persons who permanently reside elsewhere and who typically share in operating expenditures such as rent and upkeep. Tourist -Related Industries: See Small-scale Recreational or Tourist - Related Uses. Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs): A program in which the development rights are separated from the land in an area in which a community wishes to limit development, and permits them to be sold for use in an area targeted for high-density development. Transitional Housing: As defined by the Federal McKinney Act, transitional housing means a project that: a. Is designed to provide housing and appropriate supportive services to homeless persons, including (but not limited to) de - Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-38 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY (0 institutionalized homeless individuals with mental disabilities other homeless individuals with mental disabilities, and homeless families with children; and b. Has as its purpose facilitating the movement of homeless individuals to independent living within 24 months, or within a longer period determined by HUD as necessary to facilitate the transition. Transit: A multiple -occupant vehicle operated on a for -hire, shared -ride basis, including bus, ferry, rail, shuttle bus, or vanpool. Public transportation can include, but is not limited to: public bus, trolley, light rail, heavy rail, and commuter rail transport, but not ferries or van pools. Transportation Improvement Project (TIP): Ajurisdiction's six-year road improvement program. Trip: A one -direction movement, which begins at the origin and ends at the destination. For example, a trip movement from a residence to a work place is a trip from home to work. Trip Generation: The second step in forecasting the number of trips generated by the forecasted land use. The number of trips made to and from each type of land use by day. Trip generation provides the linkage between land use and travel. Trips generated at the home end are generally termed "production." Trips generated by business are generally termed "attractions." Upzoning: A change in the zoning classification of land to a classification allowing more intensive use of the land, such as a change from single family to multi -family residential (see downzoning). Unified Development Code (UDC): The set of development regulations in Jefferson County that implement the Comprehensive Plan. Urban Growth: Pursuant to PCW 36.70A.030 05), urban growth is growth that makes intensive use of land for the location of buildings, structures, and impermeable surfaces to such a degree as to be incompatible with the primary use of such land for the production of food, other agricultural products, or fiber, or the extraction of mineral resources. When allowed to spread over wide areas, urban growth typically requires urban governmental services. "Characterized by urban growth" refers to land having urban growth located on it, or to land located in relationship to an area with urban growth on it as to be appropriate for urban growth. Urban Growth Areas (UGA): Areas which counties designate, in consultation with cities, where urban growth will be encouraged and supported with urban levels of services pursuant to the criteria set forth in PCW 36.70A.110. The Urban Growth Areas are to include areas and Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-39 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY r densities sufficient to permit the urban growth that is projected to occur in the County for the succeeding 20 -year period. Urban Growth Boundaries: The line or boundary that delineates the limit between the Urban Growth Areas and other areas such as rural and resource areas where urban growth is not allowed, as designated by the County in consultation with its cities, under the requirements of the G MA. Urban Services: Pursuant to PCW 36.70A.030 (19) urban services are those public services and public facilities at an intensity historically and typically provided in cities, specifically including storm and sanitary sewer systems, domestic water systems, street cleaning services, fire and police protection services, public transit services, street improvements such as sidewalks, curbs and gutters and other public utilities associated with urban areas and normally not associated with rural. Urban Sprawl: Scattered, poorly planned urban development that occurs particularly in urban fringe and rural areas and frequently invades land important for environmental and natural resource protection. Urban sprawl typically manifests itself in one or more of the following patterns (see also Sprawl): a. Leapfrog development: when new development is sited away from an existing urban area, bypassing vacant parcels located in or closer to the urban area that are suitable for development; b. Strip development: when large amounts of commercial, retail, and often multi -family residential development are located in a linear pattern along both sides of a major arterial and typically, accessing directly onto the arterial; and c. Large expanses of low-density, single-family dwelling development. Use: 1. The purpose for which the building or structure or premises or part thereof is used, occupied or intended to be used or designed to be used or occupied; or 2. An activity, occupation, business or operation carried on, or intended to be carried on, in a building or on a tract of land; or 3. Any purpose for which a building or other structure or parcel of land may be designed, arranged, intended, maintained or occupied, or 4. Any activity, occupation, business or operation carried out, or intended to be carried on, in a building or other structure or on a parcel of land; or S. Anything done or permitted by the owner or occupant of any land, building or structure, directly or indirectly, or through any trustee, tenant, servant or agent for or with the knowledge or consent of Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan P-40 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY 0 such owner or occupant, for the purpose of making use of said land, building or structure. Vested(ing): The status of a project for which landowners are granted permission to proceed with development after obtaining all necessary permits and meeting all criteria set forth by the appropriate agencies. In Washington State, the time at which the project is vested is statutorily defined _When a complete building permit application for a structure to be used in a manner permitted under the land use regulations in effect on the date of such application is submitted, the applicant will be entitled to improve and use land under the ordinances of the County in effect on the date of the complete building application. A vested right to subdivide is established as of the date a "fully competed application for preliminary plat approval has been submitted." Village Commercial Center: The zoning classification of Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort's commercial area. WAC: Washington Administrative Code. Water -Dependent Use or Activity: A use or portion of a use which can not exist in any other location and is dependent on the water by reason of the intrinsic nature of its operations. Examples of water -dependent uses may include ship cargo terminal loading areas, ferry and passenger terminals, barge loading facilities, ship building and dry docking, marinas, aquaculture, float plane facilities and sewer outfalls. Water -Enjoyment Use or Activity: A recreational use, activity or other use facilitating public access to the shoreline as a primary characteristic of the use; or a use that provides for recreational use or aesthetic enjoyment of the shoreline for a substantial number of people as a general characteristic of the use and which, through the location, design and operation, assures the public's ability to enjoy the physical and aesthetic qualities of the shoreline. Water -Oriented Use or Activity: Any combination of water -dependent or water -enjoyment uses or activities. Water -Related Use or Activity: A use or a portion of a use which is not intrinsically dependent on a waterfront location but whose economic viability is dependent upon a waterfront location because: 1. of a functional requirement for a waterfront location such as the arrival or shipment of materials by water or the need for large quantities of water or, 2. The use provides a necessary service supportive of the water - dependent commercial activities and the proximity of the use to its customers makes its service less expensive and/or more convenient. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan P-41 December 2018 REFERENCES, PHOTOS, ACRONYMS, & GLOSSARY 0 A use or activity which must be located close to the land/water interface to support a water -dependent use or activity either by its own operation or by the provision of the services it houses. Warehousing of goods transported by water, seafood processing plants, hydroelectric generating plants, and log storage are examples of water -related uses or activities. Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA): Geographic areas defined by the Washington Department of Ecology and used for water resource planning and administration, including instream flow and other water resource -related rules. Watershed: The geographic region within which water drains into a particular river, stream, or body of water. A watershed includes hills, lowlands, and the body of water into which the land drains. Western Jefferson County: The Pacific Coast of Jefferson County, west of the Olympic National Forrest and the Olympic National Park. Wetland: Areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas. Wetlands do not include those artificial wetlands intentionally created from non -wetland sites, including, but not limited to, irrigation and drainage ditches, grass - lined swales, canals, detention facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, farm ponds, and landscape amenities, or those wetlands created after July 1, 1990, that were unintentionally created as a result of the construction of a road, street, or highway. Wetlands may include those artificial wetlands intentionally created from non -wetland areas created to mitigate conversion of wetlands, if permitted by the County. WSESD: Washington State Employment Security Division Zoning: A measure enacted by general purpose unit of local government in which the community is divided into districts or zones within which permitted and special uses are established as are regulations governing lot size, building bulk, placement, and other development standards. The Zoning Ordinance consists of two parts, the text and the map. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan R-42 December 2018 Photos courtesy of the Collection of the Jefferson County Historical Society, Carolyn Callaway, and Jefferson County. Appendix A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY VISION 2038 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 SON CG�a 20 ILOCAL VI VALUES S I SIN" 38FUTURE Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan Update Summary of Public Comments and Feedback June —November 2016 This word cloud shows the most popular words and terms citizens used to describe, "what they liked about Jefferson County." The larger a word appears, the more frequently it was used in responses. Public Outreach Summary Comments, Surveys & Listening Logs June -November 2016 Contents ExecutiveSummary .......................................................................................................................................2 Methods.................................................................................................................................................... 3 GeneralSurvey: ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Open House Public Comments and Informal Contacts (Listening Logs)...............................................3 SpeakUp...............................................................................................................................................3 Stakeholder groups and Meeting in a Binder.......................................................................................4 ElementSurveys....................................................................................................................................4 Compiling the Comments: Errors/Issues..............................................................................................4 General Suggestions/Comments by Comprehensive Plan Element.............................................................4 MajorThemes/issues: .............................................................................................................................. 5 Area Specific Themes/Issues generated during open house public comment period: ......................... 6 Specific Goal -Related Comments by Comprehensive Plan Element............................................................7 Selected Miscellaneous Observations, Anecdotes, Comments, and Testimonial........................................7 Conclusion..................................................................................................................................................... 9 Appendices..................................................................................................................................................10 Executive Summary This document summarizes public comments on the Jefferson County 2018 Comprehensive Plan (CP) Periodic Update. To date, public meetings, online activities and other methods were used to solicit public feedback on general topics related to the Plan update. Over 603 ideas/suggestions/comments from six open houses, 43 SpeakUp (online) discussion responses, 7 SpeakUp (online) "Question of the Week" responses, 66 element surveys, 71 general surveys and 4 comment letters/emails were received. A local "meeting in a binder" event was held in Cape George by a resident planning commissioner. Additionally, 28 general surveys were submitted in 2014 and these comments are reflected in Appendix A and B. Public input will be continuously sought throughout the Plan update. Some of the most common of all comments received are: • The need for innovation and flexibility in addressing affordable housing (e.g. tiny homes), water supply, and residential wastewater treatment. • Access to family -wage jobs and small business opportunities • Support local agriculture and ensure food security • The request for greater pedestrian and bike trails without sacrificing rural character. The complete list of reoccurring issues and themes and other reporting at public comment events follows. 21 Pa a a Public Outreach Summary Comments, Surveys & Listening Logs June -November 2016 Methods General Survey: DCD currently provides a survey to citizens at the DCD office, open house meetings, via DCD website and SpeakUp link, and through the Meeting in a Binder activity. The survey asks quantitative questions regarding neighborhood location, familiarity with the Comprehensive Plan, and asks users to rank various land use issues by level of importance. The survey also asks qualitative questions. Staff compiled qualitative responses separately in the public comment database. The quantitative response collection and analysis is in Appendix A. A collection of 28 general surveys from 2014 outreach efforts by the planning commission was included in the qualitative count. Open House Public Comments and Informal Contacts (Listening Logs) DCD collected public comments during the public outreach period coinciding with the summer/early fall 2016 Planning Commission open house meetings held June through November in Port Ludlow, Clearwater, Quilcene, Tri -Areas, Gardiner, and Brinnon. The first hour was devoted to staff and Planning Commissioners greeting the public, discussing CP elements, themes and process, with the element goals posted around the room. Staff recorded notes in "listening logs" documenting informal contact comments. Additionally, a survey for each Comprehensive Plan element was available for citizens to complete as well as the general survey. The second half of the meeting included a sit down with the Planning Commission taking formal comments from the public on their concerns, comments, and ideas. One planner took notes during the public comment period of each meeting. Staff reconciled any notes with this planner's notes. Staff consolidated listening logs and staff notes into a "Public Comment" database. This database, available in Appendix B, also synthesizes the qualitative data generated from the general survey, element surveys and SpeakUp comments. The element code table or key is in Appendix H. Speak Up Attending public meetings is not always an option for many people who work during the day and take care of families at night. An on-line way for citizens to review proposals, provide input, comments and allow polling of proposals is the best alternative for these people. SpeakUpJeffco.com, available http://speakupaeffco.com is an online portal used to offer citizens the chance to send in comments. All CP update information including meeting advertisements, Comprehensive Plan link, DCD website, Meeting in a Binder and survey files, and online forum access through "discussions" is available under the Comprehensive Plan "project". Within the "project" webpage, each Comprehensive Plan Element is represented by a "discussion" webpage, which states the element's purpose and goals. Each element "discussion" webpage contains a series of "Topic" questions that reflect those in the Element Surveys. The online forum begins here where users responded to the topic questions and each other. Additionally, staff asked, "Questions of the Week," accessible on the SpeakUp homepage. The questions included "What is your favorite thing about living in Jefferson county?", "What is your favorite Jefferson county Park" (received no responses), 3 1 P a g e Public Outreach Summary Comments, Surveys & Listening Logs June -November 2016 and "What is one transportation/ road improvement that you feel would significantly improve your community or Jefferson County in general?" Responses to the questions of the week are named "ideas." Users voted on ideas and topic question responses. SpeakUp output is available in Appendix G. Stakeholder groups and Meeting in a Binder The Cape George community convened a meeting in a binder and generated eleven comments. The Food Policy Council held a stakeholder meeting attended by planner, Joel Peterson, to discuss their proposed changes to the element goals and policies within the Comprehensive Plan. The participants downloaded element surveys on SpeakUp to collaboratively evaluate and present their proposed changes using the Meeting in a Binder format. Their goal and policy -specific "line in/line out" suggestions are available in Appendix C. The Local 2020 Climate Action and Transportation (T -lab) group also submitted a set of proposed changes to Comprehensive Plan element goals, policies, and strategies elements to address climate change impacts on the area, see Appendix I. The submission also suggests climate change -related planning objectives and describes how plan elements relate to climate change issues. Element Surveys The element surveys asked open-ended questions, "What is most important to you, or what stands out about this element?" in order to solicit feedback about the element's general significance. The second part of the survey listed the element's goals and asked which goals stood out or were important, what would the respondent change, and how to accomplish change. The latter portion of the survey provided feedback to inform the county's CP goal and policy analysis as detailed in the "Specific Goal -Related Comments by Comprehensive Element" section below. Compiling the Comments: Errors/Issues Some participants attended multiple meetings and spoke during the public comment periods. Therefore, some ideas and themes are overrepresented. Nonetheless, none of these people introduced new ideas or themes that did not already have strong support such as broadband internet, improving flexible sanitation and/or tiny homes regulations, and the furthering of a healthy and sustainable farming community. Speak Up provided the same ability to gather goal specific feedback; however many SpeakUp comments described general issues relating to elements. The online format gave respondents the ability to "do their homework" by providing facts, statistics, and more narrative -based anecdotes. While SpeakUp is an invaluable tool, it is unfortunately less accessible than hoped. This is because outreach revealed many rural areas in the county such as Brinnon and Gardiner lack access to broadband or high speed internet. General Suggestions/Comments by Comprehensive Plan Element The "public comment" database, Appendix B, contains all comments collected. Comments were sorted and classified according to positive (P) comments (used to generate the word cloud) with those that contained specific suggestions or ideas (S). Comments were also categorized by element (see table summary in Appendix D). Some comments related to multiple CP elements. Staff evaluators identified 41 Page Public Outreach Summary Comments, Surveys & Listening Logs June -November 2016 these instances and highlighted secondary relevant elements. Staff also restricted two relevant elements plus an "other" classification. The "other" class included suggestions for food system development and health; however, many comments fell into this class due to septic/sewer/and water suggestions that, though relevant to the utilities element, are subject to state law outside the purview of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff identified reoccurring or major themes generated by the element surveys, general surveys, comment letters and open house comments below. Approximate number of repetitions is also shown. Major Themes/Issues: • Comments relating to need for high speed internet access (15) • innovation and flexibility to improve housing and sanitation (community septics, sewer/septic, graywater, humanure, composting and wells) (32) • water resource/right sharing, lack of water rights(7) • Need to find ways to connect to Dosewallips State Park sewer system (3) • ease regulations for permitting new/existing businesses (21) • anti-retail/big box stores (2) • need more major retailers (5) • Anti-Brinnon MPR (9) • recreational/tourism based economy (7) • need more small businesses/jobs (11) • need more senior businesses • need more small manufacturing/lumber mill (5) • economic development should be sustainable and protect the environment (5) • live here for way of life -not economic opportunity (2) • ease regulations for permitting tiny homes (9) • increase density of ADLI's and tiny homes on land (5) • Small-scale, clustered housing • increase affordable housing (17) • Provide safe, mold -free affordable housing • More senior services such as housing, eldercare, senior transportation (9) • no sprawl (3) • gentrification is an issue, need family wage jobs, affordable housing and sewer without high connection fees (2) • Need smaller parcel sizes on west side. Large acreage is unaffordable to families • need higher density zoning in some areas (especially around Rural Village Center and areas not supporting agriculture) (6) Port Ludlow Open House Meeting on July 6, 2016 at Port Ludlow Beach Club Tri -Area Open House Meeting on August 17, 2016 at the Jefferson County Library 5 1 P a g e Public Outreach Summary Comments, Surveys & Listening Logs lune -November 2016 • attracting workers to move here (jobs, housing, land, farming opportunities/limitations)(16) • Increased food self-reliance (4) • Address farm worker housing (5) • Limit marijuana as agriculture -need more food (2) • year-round farmer's market • create food hubs • aging farmer and farm transition (4) • increase education relating to local food availability • alternative energy development and electric vehicle charging stations (2) • improve air quality (2) • climate change is a real issue that needs attention (3) • Improve logging buffers/encroachment (Port Ludlow MPR)(8) • Rescind Forest Transition Overlay zoning classification • Don't convert working forest and farms Gardiner Open House Meeting on September 7, 2016 • Increase conservation and public access/trails at Gardiner Community Center (specifically waterfront, bike, foot, boat trails) (5) • Add community gardens and orchards to open space • Improve safe pedestrian and bike trails and connectivity without sacrificing rural character (14) • Need space for future rail lines for non -gasoline transportation • Need Seattle foot ferry • Improve public transportation to outlying areas like Marrowstone, Cape George, Beaver Valley Rd (2) • Need adequate mental health facilities (3) • increase number of sheriff patrols/staffing and provide training to help aging population (4) • Improve emergency planning (2) • improved intercounty medical coordination (7) Area Specific Themes/Issues generated during open house public comment period: Marrowstone: Broadband internet services Quilcene: Too regulated (businesses and homes) Gardiner: intersection/transportation/safety/bus stops, need bathroom stop, power reliability during storms, fix boat ramp, wheelchair accessibility on busses, turn lane at Discovery Bay, modify turnoff on Old Gardiner Rd, broadband internet services, enforce traffic laws Brinnon: Master Planned Resort will overwhelm transportation, is inappropriately scaled for community, has driven small businesses out of the area, and vetted poorly during the planning process. July 2016 letter represents many residents opinion on MPR. Dosewallips State Park sewer connection opportunity should occur. Broadband internet services. Brinnon Community Center is underutilized. Public Outreach Summary Comments, Surveys & Listening Logs June -November 2016 Chimacum: limit density from UGA, improve pedestrian access without suburban feel, pedestrian - friendly trail along Hwy 19 from the schools to Ness' Corner Cape George: more innovative alternative waste disposal, planning for waste water treatment facilities outside of Port Townsend, retain rural character and provide farming, industrial and other economic activities. Need affordable housing to support business' workers. Specific Goal -Related Comments by Comprehensive Plan Element SpeakUp and element surveys asked how to improve specific goals in the Comprehensive Plan. Staff sorted these responses in Appendix E to assist with "Fitness Table" (Appendix F) completion. As the county updates the Comprehensive Plan, county reviewers will be analyzing existing goals and policies. County reviewers should reference the public comments with both general and specific comments as well as stakeholder input. Selected Miscellaneous Observations, Anecdotes, Comments, and Testimonial "I don't like the fact that I must drive two hours to buy shoes." "I'm new to Jefferson County and like the phenomenal natural landscape that has been preserved --trees, water --and like the agriculture. I've met some interesting people. There is a lot of civility here --there are no security police needed at these meetings which is a good thing! Small, incremental steps don't work well any more. Think inside and outside of the box --we need paradigm changes and eliminate the box. Gentrification concerns me. We need major resources put into the county for a sewer system. Developers can build affordable housing with sewer infrastructure." "Owner of computer company since 2008, has difficulty finding skilled labor because they can't find housing. There is a limited ability to bring in new employees to the business." "Concern about marijuana growing and selling in our county -would like to see less ideally - no more pot shops or farms" "What is most exciting is when forests and farmlands are worked in an environmentally sustainable manner that creates jobs and valued products. Tourists are not only attracted to wild areas, but to communities that seem to have found answers in how to thrive and take care of the environment at the same time. Hope and inspiration will always be a good sell!" "Phased infrastructure development. 1 mention this because as an owner of Chimacum Corner Farmstand, it is frustrating how so many of the roadblocks we encounter in trying to build our business all come back to septic limitations. That and the lack of housing for our employees which again circles back to septic limitations in the surrounding areas. What we are trying to do is consistent with the community's rural character and history. We're supporting local farmers who are creating rural jobs and 7 1 P a g e Public Outreach Summary Comments, Surveys & Listening Logs June -November 2016 goods while stewarding the land. Seems to me this is just the type of economic industry the GMA envisioned." "High technology is a false economy -trades information, money, gadgets, programs. Not items that keep humans alive (food, water, shelter, clothes, transportation), or that builds culture and community that is sustainable. We can build artisan, craft, tourist, maritime, health, food, shelter, natural resource- based economies that provide family -wage jobs without bringing high tech to area." "Edwin Glazer article in the Atlantic [Thomas Jefferson quote] "Government works best has least hand". If it doesn't grow here, will grow elsewhere. What businesses are allowed in Rural Village Center? Don't need over -regulation on types of businesses. There should no be heavy regulations on land use. Some things regulations are okay on." "I have to live 35 minutes from work to afford housing on $10/hour wage." "Jefferson County has the oldest population in the state. We need to provide more opportunities to attract and retain younger residents as well." "How can community activists put pressure on legislature to approve funding for tri -area sewer?" "A park employee was killed this summer walking on Hwy 101. It was his first day on the job" "My wife and I bicycled from Port Townsend to San Diego in 2014 and the most dangerous part of that entire 2400 mile trip was the stretch of Highway 20 between Discovery Bay and Adelmo Beach. It is a very dangerous section of the otherwise beautiful and safe Olympic Discovery Trail that is used by a lot of bikers and needs to be addressed." "Jobs are the main driving force behind the desire for economic development. Economic opportunity is scant in Jefferson County - but 1 personally do not live here for economic opportunity. It has been hard work to find employment but 1 accept it because the existing personality of this county is for more important to me." "I'd like an inexpensive pub" "I hope there are policies in place that will keep development in check and allow for some level of public process. My hope is that the future economic development in this area will go to support existing local Public Outreach Summary Comments, Surveys & Listening Logs June -November 2016 businesses, local agriculture and those who want to launch local businesses." "How quickly JC is changing, cost of housing is skyrocketing. To afford to live here and raise a family here... need to find a balance of infrastructure. Housing more affordable for young people. Make it easier for youth to be here. IC is not innovative, behind on technology." "Quilcene needs farm worker housing. We need to find ways to allow for smaller & less costly housing that is safe. Tiny homes without utilities or served by a common area. More houses per acre. Economic development would be helped with creative use of community drainfields. Water system infrastructure needs to expand, particularly with areas prone to saltwater intrusion." "Housing providers increase rental rates beyond affordable 30% of income for 59% of renters. Professional county staff turned down positions because could not find housing. Many commute from Clallam Co. 59% of renters in the county have insecure housing and pay more than 30% of income compared to 19% in 2000. Section 8 has a five year wait list due to no housing available." "Need policy around food system development. Food is central to our economy. See book "The Town that Food Saved". Surprised that the word 'food" is non-existent in the Port Townsend City Comprehensive Plan. Need to make food that sustains us all, make it easy to grow food and make a food hub in the county that isn't hindered [by regulation]. Conclusion This report is a summary of all comments to date. The county will continue to accept comments throughout the Comprehensive Plan Update process through final adoption in summer 2018. The outreach process demonstrates key reoccurring themes citizens care about, namely that they would like to be involved in the update, and be part of helping identify what the Comprehensive Plan can and cannot achieve. MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Public Outreach Summary Comments, Surveys & Listening Logs June -November 2016 Appendices Available under separate cover from DCD. Appendix A: General Survey Quantitative Responses Appendix B: Public Comment Database (master) Appendix C: Food System Policy Line In/Line Out and element notes Appendix D: General Suggestions/Comments by Comprehensive Plan Element Appendix E: Specific Goal -Related Comments by Comprehensive Plan Element Appendix F: Fitness Test Example Appendix G: SpeakUp Output Reports Appendix H: Element Code Table Appendix I: Local 2020 Climate Action Group and Transportation Lab Group Input on Comprehensive Plan 101 Pa g a Appendix 6 RESOLUTION #38-15, POPULATION FORECAST & ALLOCATIONS Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 CC- bd) JEFFERSON COUNTY STATE OF WASHINGTON ADOPTING A COUNTYWIDE GROWTH MANAGEMENTPLANMNG POPULATION PROJECqION FOR THE PERIODS 2016-2036AND 2018-2038, AND ALLOCATING PROJECTED URBAN GROWTH TO URBAN GROWTH AREAS AND MASTER PLANNED RESORTS Resolution No. -15 WHEREAS, the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee (JGMSC) was established in 1991 pursuant to the Growth Management Act (GMA), Section 36.70A.210, as the collaborative County and City process required by that statute to provide a framework for adoption of a county -wide planning policy; and El of 1�i11$K4i4N11- WHEREAS, CPP Policy 1, 1 requires that the County work with Port Townsend to establish updated population forecasts and allocations; and WHEREAS, in 2003, county and city staff developed a joint methodology to update the countywide population forecast and urban population allocations consistent with the CPPs to Wdress the period 2000 to 2024; and the JGMSC recommended and the County subsequently Wopted by Resolution No. 05 5-03 the joint population projection and allocation including: Adoption of OFM's mediurn population projection: 2024 population: 40,139; and allocation of the projected population growth as follows; a 70% of growth to urban areas (UGAs & MPRs), including 360/1D to the Port Townsend UGA, with the remaining urban population growth distributed between the Tri -Area (Port Hadlock) UGA and the Port Ludlow Mager Planned Resort; and * 3(r/o of growth to ruralVrtsource lands; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130(5)(h) and RCW 36.70A.130(6XC), Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend will update their Comprehensive Plans to address the plan period 2016-2036 (City of Port Townsend), and 2018-2038 (Jefferson County); and WHFRFAS, in 2014 and 2015 City and County planning staff worked cooperatively to develop a recommended update to the countywide population forecast and allocation for each jurisdiction's new Comprehensive Plan period; and 1 of 9 VVHEREAS, on January 20, 2015, the Port Townsend City Council unanimously voted to endorse the OFM medium series projection and allocate 70% of growth to urban areas (UGAs & MPRs), including 361/9 to the Port Townsend UGA and directing the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee representatives and DSD staff to present the city7s position to the Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, on October 16, 2015, the Joint Growth Management Committee met as a body and received County and City staff s joint recommendation on population projections and allocations for the new Comprehensive Plan periods, and the underlying methodology; and WHEREAS, the proposed allocations are reasonable and within the range of choices afforded to jurisdictions under the GMA and will allow for ongoing and extensive planning efforts to proceed with respect to the 20 year planning periods listed above; and WHEREAS, at its October 16, 2015 meeting, the JGMSC unanimously voted to recommend to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners that the County adopt the recommended population forecast and allocation for the Comprehensive Plan periods; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners for Jefferson County, Washington, in regular session assembled, does hereby resolve as follows; I . Adoption of Countywidc Growth Management Population Projection. Based on the concurrence of the City of Port Townsend and the recommendation the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee, the medium countywide population forecast by the Washington State Office of Financial Management (OF" as displayed in bold in TABLE below is hereby adopted for the respective comprehensive planning periods 2016-2036 and 2018-2038: TABLE 1: OFM Population Projection 2, Adoption of Countywide Population Growth Allocation. Based on the concurrence of the City of Port Townsend and the recommendation the Joint Growth Management Steering Committee, the following population growth allocations as displayed in TABLE 2A and TABLE 2B below arc hereby adopted for the respective comprehensive planning periods 2016-2036 and 2018-2039: RM TABLE 2A. Jefferson County and City of Port Townsend 20 -Year Population Projection 2010 and Allocation (2016-2036) 1 Projected 1 Estimated Projected 2010 Allocation Projected Estimated Pr ocftd (2010-2036) Population Population of Total Growth Growth Population Projected 2038 Compound County- (2010- (2016- 2036 Compound Annual wide 2036) 2036) Annual Growth Rote Growth_ 9,113 36% 3,366 Rate Port Townsend 9,113 36% 3,052 2,711- 12,106 1.120 UGA (Incorporated Port kidlock/ 3,580 194% 1,814 1,516 3,580 19A% 1,645 Port Hadlock/ 1.461 5,225 147% Irondale UGA Unincorporated) rated 3,647 Port Ludlow MPR 2,603 10,1 944 789 _JUqinco ted) 1.11 °/6 Port Ludlow MPR 2,603 IOA% 856 760 3,459 421 26.16% -4,5% lUnIncorporated) Brinnon MPR 381" 339 301 25.68% (Unincorpora , -ated) 21,841 1,28% MPRs Subtotal of UGAs & 15.296 70% 5,934 5,271 21,230 1.27% MPRs 17,380 0.63% Rural & Resource 17,119 Unincorporated 14,576 30% -2,543 2,260 0.62% Rural & Resource Areas 39.221 38,349 TABLE 3B. Jefferson County and City of Port Townsend 20 -year Population Projection and Allocation (2018-2038) 3 of 9 2010 Allocation 1 Projected 1 Estimated Projected (2010-2038) Population of Total Growth Growth Population Projected County- (2010- (2018- 2038 Compound wide 2038) 1 2038} Annual Growth Growth Rote Port Townsend UGA 9,113 36% 3,366 2,814 12,479 1-13% (incorporated) Port kidlock/ 3,580 194% 1,814 1,516 6,394 1 AM Irondale UGA Unincorporated) 3,647 Port Ludlow MPR 2,603 10,1 944 789 _JUqinco ted) 421 26.16% Brinnon MPR 4.5% 421 352 lUnIncorporated) Subtotal of UGAs & 15,296 7011A 61545 i 5.471 21,841 1,28% MPRs Unincorporated 14,576 301/6 2,804 2.445 17,380 0.63% Rural & Resource Areas "dil''MA OhT! 39.221 3 of 9 3. Adoption of Allocation Methodology Summary. The Allocation Methodology Summary in EXHIBIT A is attached hereto and incorporated herein as a summary of the methodology used to develop the adopted population projections and growth allocation. 4. This Resolution supplants and replaces Jefterson County Commission Resolution #55-03 and renders that 2003 Resolution null and void. U Approved and signed this At ay of October, 2015. Attest: Carolyn Deputy Clerk of the Board Approved as to Form Only: David Alvarez Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 4 of 9 114101"Iffmi i M 0 M Kathleen Kier, Member ARocated a proportionate share of the 2000 - 2024 projected countywide growth under the OFM medium series projection to the Port Townsend and Tri -Area UGAs and the Port Ludlow MPR - W# Fra 'SAX 2024 growth beirvg allocated to urban areas, with the balance of growth being directed to unincorporated rural and resource areas of the county. Some 36% of the projected countywide growth would be planned for and accommodated within the Port Townsend UGA, while a combined 34% would be accommodated within Tri -Area UGA and Port Ludlow MPR, shown below. Table 2. 2003 Jefferson County and City of Poo Townsend 20 Year Population Projection and Distribution Port Townsend Port Ludlow UPR Anticipated I Percentage of Growth Total Countywide (2000-2024) Growth (Res. 55 - E� M ME am # (2003)l Projected Compound Annual Growth Rate 1,97% 216% 4.14% 2.45% 1.Q % ' In 2004, the Tri -Area UGA became knows as the Pon HadlmkITTondale UGA, Tri -Area is used here for coftsistcncy. Table 3A. 2015 Jeftrson County and City of Port Townsend 20 -Year Population Projection and Distribution (2016-2036) A B C 0 E F G 2010 Allocation Projected EstftnaW Projected E 42010 - Population of Total Growth Growth Population 2036) 4 County- (2010- (2010- 2036' Projected wide 2036P 2036P Compound Growth Annual Growth Rates Port Townsend 9,113 36% 3,052 2,711 12,165 1.12% UGA (Inco rporated ) Tri -Ares UGA9 3,580 19.4% 1,645 1,461 5,225 1.47% (Unincor ,po Port Ludlow MPR 2,603 10.1% W 7-60 3.459 1.11% -AU-!!lnc9rpOnted Brinnon MPR 4.5% 381 339 381 j 25,680k (Unincorporated) UGAIMPR Total 15,2ii 70% li,934 1 21,230 1.27% Unincorporated 14,576 30% 2,543 2,260 47, 1-1 li— 0.62% Rural & Resource Areas Courtly-4vidle Total 1 29,972m 100% 8,477 7.531 38,30" 9.97% Source, Estimated using tract and block data, 2010 U.S. Census 5,rm;V,,-21,n XtXoX*tvn 94*cXV %, Xv Column C, 9 Formula: 2036 total county population less OFM's 2016 Projection for total county population: allocated as per percentages in Column C, Formula: B + D CAGR = (Ending Value/Bea Value)A(J/ # of Years) - 1 In 2004, the Tri -Area UGA became kno;wn as the Port Hadlock4rondale UGA. Tri -Area is used here for consistency. to Source: 2010 U.S, Census "Source: Washington Moe of Financial Management, 2013 am I" I I : -1. 1 ling pemrl at ZINK 0.516/2 = 758 DU's). 11 # wiEhin the 20 -year planning period. Em JEFFERSON COUNTY E, lei: i NI LI a TO: Board of County Commissioners Philip Morley, County Administrator 717#713 :ill -1111 11� 1=1 0 , 6 FlIxt-41111111 EW*=- 7-7IIUI CUBJECT: Resolution to adopt a Countywide Growth Management Population Projection and Allocation for 2016-2036 and 2018- 203& ATTACHMENTS: Resolution adopting population projection and allocation for 2016-2036 and 2018-2038 0 laid 0 a - ANALYSIS: Date Appendix C TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL DOCUMENT Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 ,Transportation a Prepared by Jefferson County Public Works (2018) & Transpo Group (2017) December 2018 1 County-wide.....................................................................................................................................................................3 1.1 Criteria Used in Transportation Decisions............................................................................................................................3 1.2 Existing Conditions.........................................................................................................................................................................8 1.3 Land Use &Transportation Planning Method..........................................................................................................26 2 Urban Growth Area....................................................................................................................................................42 2.1 Existing Conditions.......................................................................................................................................................................42 2.2 Transportation Projections.....................................................................................................................................................48 2.3 Capital Facilities.............................................................................................................................................................................55 2.4 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................................................................62 Exhibit List Exhibit 1-1 Level of Service Definitions—Roadways.............................................................................................................4 Exhibit 1-2 Functional Classification—East County..............................................................................................................11 Exhibit 1-3 Functional Classification—West County ...........................................................................................................12 Exhibit 1-4 Jefferson County Transportation Network—Traffic Collisions by Roadway ..........................13 Exhibit 1-5 Average Collision Rate 2013-2016.........................................................................................................................14 Exhibit 1-6 Bicycle & Pedestrian Collisions (2013-2016)..................................................................................................15 Exhibit 1-7 Jefferson Transit Routes: Ridership—June 2016.........................................................................................17 Exhibit1-8 Transit Routes......................................................................................................................................................................18 Exhibit1-9 Freight Routes.....................................................................................................................................................................21 Exhibit1-10 On -Road Bicycle Routes.............................................................................................................................................23 Exhibit1-11 Multi -Purpose Trails.......................................................................................................................................................24 11 Exhibit 1-12 Land Use Forecasts for County Areas...............................................................................................................28 Exhibit 1-13 Existing and Forecast ADT & LOS.........................................................................................................................29 Exhibit 1-14 Existing Traffic Volumes & Level of Service..................................................................................................39 Exhibit 2-1 Roadway Functional Classification Descriptions.....................................................................................42 Exhibit2-2 Study Intersections.........................................................................................................................................................45 Exhibit 2-3 Existing Intersection LOS...........................................................................................................................................47 Exhibit 2-4 Land Use Forecasts for UGA.....................................................................................................................................48 Exhibit 2-5 Intersection Delay & Level of Service.................................................................................................................49 Exhibit 2-6 Road Segment Average Daily Trips & Level of Service.......................................................................50 Exhibit 2-7 Forecast 2038 Baseline & With Project Intersection Operations .................................................54 Exhibit 2-8 UGA Transportation Capital Project Map......................................................................................................58 Exhibit 2-9 UGA Transportation Capital Project List.........................................................................................................59 December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 2 The County evaluates several factors when deciding which transportation improvements should be undertaken. These factors include whether the roadway meets the adopted level of service (LOS) standard, identified operational and safety factors, and the County's transportation goals and policies. Level of Service Standards Level of service (LOS) is a multi -dimensional measurement of the quality of service provided by the existing transportation system. The concept of LOS has traditionally been used in transportation planning and engineering to describe an actual or expected operating condition for a road. A lower LOS implies worsening conditions, either as perceived by the traveler, or as a measure of efficient movement. LOS is the desired minimal operational condition for a facility, something against which actual conditions can be assessed. By applying LOS standards and then monitoring the actual LOS, a jurisdiction can implement a system for establishing traffic flow objectives, prioritizing transportation projects and funding, and directing growth of the transportation network. LOS can be described by one or more factors, such as travel times, levels of congestion, volume of use compared to system capacity, frequency of service, comfort and convenience, or safety. LOS measurements can address other modes of transportation including transit or bicycles. The Growth Management Act requires the establishment of a level of service standard as a gauge for evaluating the performance of the existing transportation network, including roads and transit. LOS is also used to determine whether transportation improvements or transportation services will be made available to serve proposed development. Vehicular Traffic --Level of Service For roadways, LOS is typically described in terms of congestion, which may be measured by average travel speed or vehicular density. Exhibit 1-1 provides general definitions of LOS categories typically used by traffic engineers for roadways. Six levels of service are defined from A to F with LOS A representing the best operating conditions and LOS F the worst. Jefferson County's adopted level of service standards are consistent with the standards established by the PPTPO and the Washington State Department of Transportation. These standards are as follows: December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 3 ► Rural Roads (roads outside an urban boundary line) = LOS C P. Urban Roads (roads within an urban boundary line) = LOS D ► Master Planned Resort Roads (roads within an MPR boundary line) = LOS D P. Highways of Regional Significance (rural corridors carrying an urban level of traffic) = LOS D The LOS standards adopted in this plan for County roadways and State Routes, including the existing Average Daily Traffic (ADT) and the maximum ADT are shown in Exhibit 1-1 below. The maximum ADT is considered the roadway capacity for LOS evaluation. The roadway capacity is based on the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) (Transportation Research Board, 6th Edition) for rural two-lane highways and urban streets. The roadway capacity considers features of the roadway, such as number of lanes, turn lanes, shoulder width, and intersection controls. State Route capacities were also consistent with generalized daily service volumes found in HCM. Level of Service A Describes a condition of free flow with low volumes and high speeds. Freedom to select desired speeds and to maneuver within the traffic stream is extremely high. Stopped delay at intersections is minimal. Volumes are less than 29% of capacity. Level of Service B Represents reasonably unimpeded traffic flow operations at average travel speeds. The ability to maneuver within the traffic stream is only slightly restricted and stopped delays are not bothersome. Drivers are not generally subjected to appreciable tensions. Volumes are between 29% and 47% of capacity. Level of Service C In the range of stable flow, but speeds and maneuverability are more closely controlled by the higher volumes. The selection of speed is now significantly affected by interactions with others in the traffic stream, and maneuvering within the traffic stream requires substantial vigilance on the part of the user. The general level of comfort and convenience declines noticeably at this level. Volumes are between 47% and 68% of capacity. Level of Service D Represents high-density, but stable flow. Speed and freedom to maneuver are severely restricted, and the driver or pedestrian experiences a generally poor level of comfort and convenience. Small increases in traffic flow will generally cause operational problems at this level. Volumes are between 68% and 88% of capacity. Level of Service E Represents operating conditions at or near the maximum capacity level. Freedom to maneuver within the traffic stream is extremely difficult, and it is generally accomplished by forcing a vehicle or pedestrian to "give way" to accommodate such maneuvers. Comfort and convenience levels are extremely poor, and driver or pedestrian frustration is generally high. Operations at this level are usually unstable, because small increases in flow or minor disturbances within the traffic stream will cause breakdowns. Volumes are between 88% and 95% of capacity. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document Level of Service F Describes forced or breakdown flow, where volumes are above theoretical capacity. This condition exists wherever the amount of traffic approaching a point exceeds the amount which can traverse the point. Queues form behind such locations, and operations within the queue are characterized by stop -and -go waves which are extremely unstable. Vehicles may progress at reasonable speeds for several hundred feet or more, then be required to stop in a cyclic fashion. Volumes are greater than 95% of capacity. Currently, all County roadways and State Routes are operating at, or above, the established LOS standards. The Exhibit below depicts existing daily traffic volumes and LOS standards for specific County roadways and State Routes. Transit—Level of Service Transit service within Jefferson County is maintained and operated by Jefferson Transit Authority (JTA), which defines the transit level of service methodology. The Transit Development Plan 2017- 2022 & 2016 Annual Report (JTA, August 2017) provides goals for the transit operations and services which include: preserve existing system, improve safety and security, improve mobility, promote healthy communities, protect the environment, improve efficiency of services, and promote the economy. JTA has plans to update the Transit Comprehensive Plan which may further refine transit levels of service methods and standards. Jefferson County defaults to JTA's definition and findings of transit levels of service, but will collaborate with JTA on County's transit system service needs. Concurrency Background Concurrency is one of the requirements of Washington's Growth Management Act. Concurrency occurs when public facilities or services needed to accommodate growth and development are provided at the time that development occurs. Transportation concurrency is intended to ensure that transportation facilities are available to accommodate expected traffic increases resulting from development. This will ensure orderly growth and development and avoid significant transportation impacts such as unacceptable levels of congestion. Achieving concurrency may require transportation improvements ranging from constructing physical improvements (e.g., wider travel lanes or shoulders, additional travel lanes, intersection improvements, or traffic signals) to implementing travel demand management techniques (e.g., improved transit service, rideshare programs, or staggered shift times for larger employers). Coordinating transportation planning and capital facility planning is an essential part of implementing concurrency. This requires maintaining an inventory of existing transportation facilities and their level of service, forecasting traffic growth particularly in areas designated for intense growth and development, projecting necessary improvements and their cost, identifying revenue sources to fund those improvements, and prioritizing improvements in the County's Six - December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document Year Transportation Improvements Program. Achieving concurrency may require contributions from developers that are commensurate with the transportation impacts generated by their project. This issue is discussed in more detail below under Issues. WSDOT has separated highways into two categories—highways of statewide significance (HSS) and regionally significant highways (non -HSS). HSS routes in Jefferson County include: US 101, SR 19, SR 20, and SR 104. The LOS standards for HSS facilities are set forth by State law. State law sets LOS D for HSS facilities in urban areas and LOS C for HSS facilities in rural areas. However, GMA explicitly exempts HSS routes from concurrency requirements. Issues Jefferson County is in an unusual situation because all of the roadways identified in the Transportation Element's analysis as requiring capacity improvements are State Routes and are, therefore, outside of the County's jurisdiction. At the same time, these State Routes form the bulk of the County's arterial system and are not subject to concurrency under GMA, but are integral components of the transportation system within the County. While Jefferson County does have needs associated with transportation facility safety, road shoulders, pedestrian facilities, and intersection capacity, the County is currently focusing primarily on resolving LOS issues for the State Routes within the County that are forecast to exceed capacity. To address these LOS deficiencies matters, Jefferson County has been an active and regular participant in the development of the Peninsula Regional Transportation Plan and regularly coordinates with the WSDOT to help address potential impacts as new development takes place. The analysis of capacity -related improvements has focused on equity. Two main issues have been identified. The first concerns State Routes and the regional traffic carried by those routes through local jurisdictions. The second concerns the scale of responsibility for achieving LOS standards. Increases in regional traffic flow, appropriately, should not be attributed to local development. Jefferson County has regarded the need to share the burden of addressing LOS deficiencies between locally and regionally -generated traffic as an important point of discussion because State Routes provide both local and regional travel routes. As regional travel routes, State Routes within Jefferson County provide access to the Olympic Peninsula and the Pacific Ocean and, therefore, are important links in supporting the regional economy. At the same time, developers of projects that serve local needs should not be required to mitigate declines in LOS that result from regional traffic growth. This is one reason Highways of Statewide Significance are exempt from local concurrency requirements. There are also differences between roads that have the same functional classification, but serve a community or area differently. For example, SR 104 and SR 19 are both State Routes and principal arterials, but SR 104 does not serve adjacent needs to the extent that SR 19 does. Local development will affect mobility on SR 19 to a greater degree than SR 104. Maintaining through travel capacity on SR 104 is a higher priority than on SR 19. But as growth occurs within the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA, the SR 19 corridor will become congested, unless appropriate improvements are made and access controls are implemented. The LOS standards address these differences in character. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 6 A second equity issue surrounding LOS deficiencies is the scale of responsibility -- is a small developer as responsible for mitigation of impacts as a large developer? The resolution of this question centers around how development review is conducted and how appropriate mitigation is decided upon. A strict translation of the law would place developers of all sizes equally responsible for impacts exceeding the LOS threshold. That is, a small developer whose project generated enough trips to exceed the threshold would be held equally responsible as a large developer. This potential inequity could be avoided by developing a transportation impact fee program that focuses on the proportion of impact. Without a transportation impact fee program to help mitigate the impacts of growth, mitigation will need to continue to be obtained as part of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process. Conclusions Jefferson County should continue to implement concurrency and address LOS deficiencies utilizing the SEPA review process, which allows the County to obtain mitigation fees on the basis of significant LOS impacts rather than a more strict "impact/no impact" approach. Regulations would be required under either the strict or the flexible approach to concurrency. However, under the flexible approach, the regulations are guided by policies that identify when concurrency requirements should be implemented and focus on significant impacts requiring mitigation. The policies would identify the criteria to be used to determine when concurrency should be implemented. For example, a policy could state that concurrency mitigation should occur when a development contributes more than a particular percentage of the existing traffic volume to a roadway. On the other hand, policy could state that mitigation is required for all developments that contribute more than a set number of Average Annual Daily Trips (AADT) to the roadway system. Developments that generate less AADT than this would be considered to have no mitigation responsibility. At the policy level, careful consideration regarding the utilization of adjacent land and direct access to highways should be made. For example, policies might aim to preserve through travel capacity as a priority along SR 19, due to high volumes passing through to Port Townsend and the impact that urban development within the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA may have on the mobility of this roadway. Typical policies could address appropriate uses adjacent to SR 19 or access management. The Transportation Element and this Technical Document projects that no concurrency issues or LOS deficiencies will occur on County roads during the planning period. However, other issues relating to safety, road shoulders, pedestrian facilities, and intersection capacity for intersections with state highways may arise. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies promote travel efficiency and energy conservation while reducing the adverse environmental impacts of the transportation system. In addition, TDM strategies lessen the need for additional capacity improvements by decreasing December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 7 dependence on single -occupancy vehicle use and preserving capacity on existing roadways. The additional capacity created throughout the County's transportation system can reduce the need for improvements. These strategies can include commute trip reduction and demand and system management strategies, telecommuting, non -motorized travel, site design standards, ridesharing, encouraging commercial and freight shipping during off-peak hours, staggered shift times, flexible work schedules and public transportation. These strategies are typically achieved through employer -based programs with technical assistance available from WSDOT, JTA, WA Rideshare, and Transportation Choices Coalition. The Department of Transportation also provides incentives to individual employers willing to provide a financial benefit to employees for reducing drive -alone commuting. The County should recognize and financially support efforts to advance TDM techniques by funding subsidized proven programs, planning and public information towards implementing these strategies. Safety, Maintenance, & Preservation Safety programs seek to reduce the frequency and severity of traffic accidents through identification of high accident locations, corridors, or elements. Maintenance and preservation practices protect the transportation infrastructure through regular repairs as well as responding to emergency situations such as mudslides, culvert washouts, or flooding. Jefferson County's current transportation system is divided into two main categories: motorized and non -motorized. The motorized transportation system includes all automobile and transit travel and freight traffic, as well as some motorized transportation modes that travel on off-road routes (e.g., air and waterborne freight). The non -motorized transportation system includes both on -road and off- road modes for pedestrian and bicycle travel. The non -motorized transportation system is described in detail in the Non -motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan. This section also discusses accident data, weather-related traffic hazard areas, and emergency service routes. Motorized Transportation System—Vehicular A description of the motorized transportation system in Jefferson County begins with an overview of the roadway functional classification system. This system is a hierarchy of roadway types. Each type is described by standards that guide the road's design, use, and travel volumes. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document Roadway Functional Classitica tion Roadways are categorized according to their role and use in carrying vehicles. The categorization is a hierarchy of roadways ranging from principal and minor arterials and major and minor collectors to local access roads and streets. The different categories vary in their ability to carry traffic for long distances, and in their ability to provide access to land uses. Principal arterials provide the most mobility. They provide for regional and inter -regional travel, typically carrying large volumes of through traffic, with limited direct access to abutting properties. Minor arterials compliment and support the principal arterial systems. They provide more access to adjacent land uses, but still function primarily to link destination points. Minor arterials tend to link intra -city destinations instead of inter -regional. Collectors provide more access to adjacent land uses than arterials, but they do not provide the full access that local streets provide. These roads collect and distribute traffic between neighborhoods and business areas, and the rest of the arterial system. They provide for easy and direct access to abutting properties and carry low to moderate volumes of traffic. Major collectors are those collectors that carry higher volumes of traffic directly to the arterial system. Minor collectors typically carry lower traffic volumes directly from local access roads or from less densely populated areas and distribute the traffic to major collectors or directly to the arterial system. Local access roads provide direct access to abutting land uses and carry traffic to the collector/arterial system. Local access roads typically carry low volumes of traffic, at low speeds. Because of the generalized level of analysis provided in a comprehensive plan, the inventory for the transportation element does not present traffic data on all local roads, only those carrying higher volumes or linking significant collectors. The County's road network and functional classifications are depicted in Exhibit 1-2 and Exhibit 1-3. State Routes, roads owned and operated by the Washington State Department of Transportation, provide for regional and interregional travel. State routes within the County are US 101 and State Routes 19, 20,104, and 116. They are classified according to how they function, for example, as principal or minor arterials or collectors. US 101 and State Route 20 are classified as principal arterials. SR 104 is a rural expressway. SR 19 is a rural minor arterial. SR 116 is classified as a major collector. SR 19 is designated as a Highway of Statewide Significance (HSS) while its functional classification remains a minor arterial. This change reflects the highway's increasing importance within the region as an HSS route that links SR 104 to Port Townsend. Although SR 19 currently serves adjacent needs (direct access) more readily than other principal arterials, unfavorable restrictions to mobility that may develop through this corridor should be avoided. The Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization has designated US 101, SR 19, SR 20, and SR 104 in Jefferson County as highways of statewide significance and SR116 as a highway of regional significance, using criteria developed by the PRTPO. These criteria require that PRTPO Technical Advisory Committee members agree that such corridors serve as a primary conduit providing access and mobility. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document The County Road inventory consists of 399.29 miles of County Roads Thru Lane Surface: Major Rural Collectors = 36.35 miles; Minor Rural Collectors =102.13 miles; Local Rural Access = 255.67 miles; and Urban Collectors = 5.14 miles. There are also 32 County -owned bridges. This inventory does not include City of Port Townsend streets and State Routes. All roadways and bridges maintained by the County are evaluated and ranked for inclusion in the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), as funding becomes available. The County resurfaces approximately 20 to 30 miles of road annually. Road design standards are based on a roadway's function and use as determined by the Federal Functional Classification System. There are numerous County Roads that are classified as rural local access roads that, in fact, function as collectors. They provide access to commercial and industrial developments and to dense residential neighborhoods. Generally, roads classified as rural local access are not eligible for grant funding. Since only limited local road funds are available, improvements to these roads are not typically funded and collector road standards are not applied when improvement are made. In order to provide needed improvements to these roads and ensure that appropriate standards are applied, a local functional classification system could be developed that recognizes these distinctions. Such a system could create additional classifications such as Residential Neighborhood Collector and Commercial and Industrial Area Local Collector. Many of the County's roadways have minimal, gravel shoulders except in limited locations bordering suburban development, commercial areas, and various public facilities. In these more developed areas, some roadways have paved shoulders and/or sidewalks in addition to an upgraded roadway cross section. The County also has a large number of roads with unimproved, gravel surfaces. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 10 EXHIBIT 1-2 Functional Classification—East County LEGEND Expressway — Highway Principal Arteria I — Major Collector Minor Collector County Boundary Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA Jefferson County Int'I Airport Parks Source: Transpo Group, 2077 ,ewe December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 11 EXHIBIT 1-3 Functional Classification—West County Expressw. — Highway ® Principal E Major Col Minor Col County Bc Parks Source: Transpo Group, 2017 TraMc Safety The goal of the transportation system is to move people and goods in a safe and efficient manner. Within any region, certain locations will have a higher incidence of collisions than others due to December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 12 factors such as general physical characteristics of the roadway and speed limits. Exhibit 1-4 below lists collisions rates for both County Roads and State Routes in Jefferson County EXHIBIT 1-4 Jefferson County Transportation Network—Traffic Collisions by Roadway Anderson Lake Rd 2.77 miles 1,500 0 0 0 4 4 0 Cape George Road 7.55 miles 2,300 0 0 6 3 4 3 ..... -- Cedar Avenue - 0.63 miles - 1,000 ....-- 1 - 0 0 - 0 -- 0 - 0 Center Road 15.01 miles 3,100 0 0 13 11 16 4 - -- Chimacum Road -- 1.57 miles 5,000 ................ 0 0 1 -- 1 3 0 ... .....-_ -- -- - -- Coyle Road - -- 14.97 miles - - 400 0 -- 0 - - 1 - - ---- 4 -- 2 -- 1 - -- ---- Dabob Road - 5.23 miles _ .------- 500 0 - - -- 0 1 - 1 0 0 - S. Discovery Rd -- ._._._..._...__._...._.. ........... 4.84 miles - - ---------- 3,000 1 ----- 1 __..._.... 7 6 .............. .._............... 10 -------- ._.... 2 .....-------- ......... Eaglemount Road - 5.34 miles -- - - -- 600 - ----- 0 -..... 0 1 1 1 0 - - --- Four Corners Rd Four - - 1.29 miles ----------- ----- 2,600 0 0 0 1 1 0 ------ _ ..... Fredericks Street 0.22 miles - - - 400 0 0 -- 0 - 0 --- 1 - - 0 - - ---- -- - Hastings Avenue - - - 2.80 miles - - - ...............................- 1,600 1 1 - -- 3 -- - 1 ---- 2 -- --- 4 ......... Upper Hoh Road 12.04 miles 300 0 0 ------------------------------- 0 2 _ 2 .. 0 -- - Irondale Road 1.93 miles .......................... 5,400 0 - 0 ---- 9 - - 5 5 - 0 Larson Lake Road 4.06 miles 300 0 0 0 0 1 0 - - -- - - - -- -- Mason - Thomas - -- 0.83 miles - ---- 900 ------------------ 0 -------- -- 0 3 0 1 ----- 0 Patison Streets Mill Road 0.77 miles 1,900 0 0 1 0 1 0 Oak Bay Road 9.94 miles 3,600 0 0 11 5 14 0 Oil City Road 10.98 miles 200 0 0 1 0 1 0 Paradise Bay Rd 6.00 miles 3,500 0 0 6 8 6 3 ----- ......... ..._. - Prospect Avenue ....... - ..... -.. _ 1.38 miles - 2,700 - ---- 0 --- - 0 0 0 _..._ 3 - 0 South Point Road 3.05 miles 1,100 0 0 3 0 0 0 Swansonville Rd 3.21 miles 600 0 0 2 0 1 0 Teal Lake Road 3.46 miles 300 0 0 1 2 1 0 Thorndyke Road 8.52 miles 800 0 0 6 1 2 0 West Valley Road 5.56 miles 500 0 0 2 3 3 0 SR 19 MP 0.00 - 9.10 10,000 9 18 20 17 18 25 SR 19 MP 9.10 -11.88 13,000 8 4 11 13 7 12 December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 11 13 SR 19 M P 11.88 -14.09 14,000 11 6 9 15 17 10 SR 20 MP 0.00-7.79 5,200 21 19 28 20 32 20 SR 20 MP 7.79-9.78 18,000 5 9 11 8 12 14 - --- .... ......... __...._. __... ........-_ us 101 MP 143.98-184.62 1,100 24 15 17 15 14 17 - --- -- -- - ...... ......... .................. ._.._._.... u5101 MP 274.63-314.01 6,100 49 66 58 50 71 - 75 SR 104 MP 0.20-14.67 10,600 34 36 16 46 57 52 SR 116 MP 0.00-1.98 6,000 10 2 1 5 6 2 SR 116 M P 1.98-9.83 1,200 7 4 1 4 7 6 N/A -Not Available MP 11.88 -14.09 'ADT -On roads with multiple segments, the highest ADT was used 9 To obtain a better understanding of the collision and safety characteristics of Jefferson County, 17 collision data for State Route segments identified in Exhibit 1-4 was used to calculate Average 1.13 Collision Rates. This rate is based on millions of vehicle miles traveled on each segment and ADT. This rate is easily comparable to statewide averages and State Routes with similar characteristics to Jefferson County. The Average Collision Rate for 2013-2016 is presented in Exhibit 1-5. 28 EXHIBIT 1-5 Average Collision Rate 2013-2016 SR 19 MP 0.00 - 9.10 10,000 20 17 18 25 0.65 SR 19 MP 9.10 -11.88 13,000 11 13 7 12 0.81 SR 19 MP 11.88 -14.09 14,000 9 15 17 10 1.13 SR 20 MP 0.00-7.79 5,200 28 20 32 20 1.69 SR 20 MP 7.79-9.78 18,000 11 8 12 14 0.91 us 101 MP 143.98-184.62 1,100 17 15 14 17 0.92 us 101 MP 274.63-314.01 6,100 58 50 71 75 0.72 SR 104 MP 0.20-14.67 10,600 16 46 57 52 0.77 December 2018 Jefferson County ( Transportation Technical Document 1 14 SR 116 MP 0.00-1.98 6,000 1 5 6 2 0.81 SR 116 MP 1.98-9.83 1,200 1 4 7 6 1.30 Average 0.97 `Collisions per million vehicle miles of travel Source. WSDOT 2016 Collisions in Jefferson County, Jefferson County Collision Data Summary. WSDOT compiles State Highway accident data for all 39 Counties in Washington. The average rate, on State Routes in Jefferson County, in 2015 was 1.20 collisions per million vehicle miles of travel. Statewide, in 2015, the collision rate per million vehicle miles of travel was 1.96. Compared to statewide averages, Jefferson County currently experiences a relatively low number of collisions. Collision rates are evaluated to determine which roadways, if any, have potential safety issues. However, the collision data does not reveal the cause of collisions, it only indicates areas where further investigation of may be necessary. Further investigation at collision locations helps define the problem and appropriate solutions. Exhibit 1-6 summarizes the number of collisions involving a bicycle or a pedestrian from 2013 through 2017 along the major roadways in Jefferson County. Few collisions involving a bicycle or a pedestrian occurred, with less than one collision per year for all roadway segments. EXHIBIT 1-6 Bicycle & Pedestrian Collisions (2013-2016) SR 19 MP 0.00-9.10 10,000 0 0 SR 19 MP 9.10 -11.88 13,000 2 2 SR 19 MP 11.88 -14.09 14,000 0 3 SR 20 MP 0.00-7.79 5,200 0 0 SR 20 MP 7.79-9.78 18,000 1 0 . - us 101 .... .......... _.____. ..____._._ MP 143.98-184.62 _. _.----__-.-- 1,100 -_______ 0 -..... 1 us 101 MP 274.63-314.01 6,100 2 1 SR 104 MP 0.20-14.67 10,600 0 2 SR 116 MP 0.00-1.98 6,000 1 1 SR 116 M P 1.98-9.83 1,200 1 0 December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 15 Wea they-Rela ted Tra ffic Hazards Inclement weather affects driving conditions, contributes to accidents, and can damage roadways. Higher elevation areas of some roads, such as Dosewallips and Duckabush Roads, are subject to freezing conditions. During periods of thawing, the Public Works Department installs signs informing travelers of load -limit restrictions, because heavy loads can damage the road structure. Some roadway segments require sanding during winter conditions, including Irondale Road, Flagler Road/Oak Bay Road intersection, SR 19 Beaver Valley Road/Center Road/Chimacum Road intersection, Walker Mountain above 700 feet elevation, Dosewallips and Duckabush River Roads, and several roads in the Brinnon area. In addition, some roads are subject to flooding and washouts during storm events. These include the Oil City Road, Quinault-South Shore Road, and Upper Hoh Road. In the past few years, the Upper Hoh Road has experienced severe flooding and washout damage and has been totally closed on several occasions. Emergency Service Routes and Facilities During emergencies or disasters, the highway system is crucial for evacuation and the delivery of supplies. The County has developed an Emergency Management Plan (2013) that addresses transportation issues and needs. The Emergency Management Plan provides for actions to be taken in the event that certain transportation systems become disabled. It requires the cooperation of various County departments, police and sheriffs departments, the City of Port Townsend, Jefferson Transit, school districts, and the State of Washington. Major routes of travel in the County include northbound on SR 101; westbound on SR 104; northbound on Center Road, SR 19, and eastbound on the Ness' Corner Road segment of SR 116. Fire trucks, sheriffs vehicles and ambulances must also be considered as part of the evaluation of emergency service routes. These vehicles must be able to respond to emergencies as quickly as possible. Access to roadways by emergency vehicles, as they leave the station, as well as the road conditions on the way to the emergency, are both safety concerns. Potential safety hazard locations include the Fire District 1 access to SR 19 in Chimacum and the Fire District 6 access to SR 19 at Airport Road. Public Transit Jefferson Transit was created in 1981 to provide transportation services primarily to transit - dependent persons. Jefferson Transit provides service between Port Townsend and Jefferson County communities including Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Quilcene, and Brinnon with additional service to Sequim and Poulsbo. Jefferson Transit provides links to adjoining transit systems including Island Transit, Kitsap Transit (from Route 7), Clallam Transit (from Route 8), Mason Transit (from Route 1) and Grays Harbor Transit (West Jefferson Transit service connecting Forks and Amanda Park along the Pacific Coast). The link with Kitsap Transit provides Transit Service to the Washington State Ferry terminals in Bainbridge Island and Kingston. Bicycle racks are available on all Jefferson Transit routes. Exhibit 1-7 describes the destinations, passenger trips, and ridership per service hour for June 2016. Major transit routes are depicted in Exhibit 1-8. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 16 EXHIBIT 1-7 Jefferson Transit Routes: Ridership—June 2016 Brinnon (M -F) 1 1,665 8.46 ............ .............. ...... .. ............ Brennon (Sat) ---------- - ------------ ..................... - ------ ----- ........... ............. 1 152 - -- ------- ............. 8 ................ ..............................------------ ......... Fort Worden (M -F) ---------- ................ 2 - ......... 1,760 ......... 1S.87 Fort Worden (Sat) .................. 2 296 - --- -- - 17.62 Castle Hill (M -F) -1 --------------------- 3 ...... .... .. .......... 1,687 ............................ ................ .......... 15.21 Castle Hill (Sat) ---- ----- - 3 ............ 251 .. 14.94 Tri -Area A (M -F) 6 1,335 13.79 Tri -Area A (Sat) ..... - ----- -- -- 6 ----------- -- --- - 82 10.73 Tri -Area B (M -F) 6 - -------------- .............. 1,142 ------------------ - - ---- -- ........... ......... -------------------- -- --------------- ................ 15.87 Tri-Area B (Sat) 6 .............. 98 ------ ------------ - 14.33 Poulsbo (M -F) 7 2,194 11.49 Poulsbo (Sat) -------------- - -------------- - .......... ----------- ........................ 7 180 10.71 Sequim (M -F) - .- ----- ---------- - . .- � ------------------- ---- 8 1,948 -- - 11.53 Sequirn (Sat) 8 - - - ---- - ........... ................... 72 .............. .. ...... ... ....................................................... 5.47 . - ----- � -- . ..... . Downtown Shuttle (M -F) 11 6,980 . ......... ........... 29.88 . ...................... .- _.- .............................. Downtown Shuttle (Sat) .................... ............. ................. ... ................. ........... 11 1,003 - - ------------- 28.17 I --- -- ----------- .............. West Jefferson (M -Sat) 1,667 4.1 ................ Fixed Route Total --------------- -------------- - - 22,S12 ............. 13.09 Dial -A -Ride (M -Sun) . ._ -- - - ---- --- - - ----- -------- 1,144 2.80 Other (Specials, Contracts, Vanpools) ------- ---- - .............................. 1,032 --- ------------ ..............I.... ...................... . ..... Total Passenger Trips 24,688 Source: Jefferson Transit, 2076. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 17 EXHIBIT1-8 Transit Routes Source: Transpo Group, 2077 December 20noJefferson County | Transportation Technical Document 1 18 Air, Wa terborne, & Freight Tra vel Airports The Jefferson County International Airport (JCIA) is owned and operated by the Port of Port Townsend. It is situated about four miles southwest of the City of Port Townsend on about 316 acres. Its runway is about 3,000 feet in length, and over 107 aircraft are based there. The Airport is designated as a General Aviation (GA) airport by the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). In 2010, the total operations equaled approximately 58,030, a small percentage of which are air taxi and commuter service and the majority of which are general aviation flights, Airport use is anticipated to increase in the future. The Port's Airport Master Plan Update (July, 2014) identifies an expansion plan to meet a 2.8% growth rate for its 107 based aircraft and to stay within FAA requirements for safety and efficient airside and landing facilities. The Port will apply for airport development grants for eligible components of its preferred airport layout plan. The airport is designated and zoned as an Essential Public Facility by Jefferson County. Some airport master plan recommendations address height, noise, and other factors. (Port of Port Townsend, 2014) Ferry Service Ferry service is provided by the Washington State Ferry System (WSF) to Whidbey Island via the Port Townsend/ Coupeville ferry route, and to the greater Puget Sound through Kitsap County via the Kingston/Edmonds, Bainbridge Island/Seattle, Bremerton/Seattle, and Southworth/Vashon/Fauntleroy routes. The ferry service can accommodate automobiles, pedestrians, bicyclists, kayaks, and canoes. A private carrier, Puget Sound Express and whale watch tour operator, provides passenger -only service between Port Townsend and the San Juan Islands. WSF service at Port Townsend is provided by a Kwa-di Tabil class ferry with capacity for 64 vehicles and 748 pedestrians. Propelled by diesel, the primary and spare vessels have 15 knot speeds and are susceptible to tidal and weather conditions in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Schedules vary according to the season, with fewer crossings during the winter months. Reservations are required nearly all - year long to secure a vehicle fare on the auto deck. Service between Port Townsend and Coupeville, in general, begins at 6:30 a.m., with the last ferry leaving Coupeville at 9:10 p.m. Special fares are available for registered vanpools containing seven or more regular passengers. Discounted fares are also available to qualifying passengers with a Regional Reduced Fare Permit, Medicare card or other identification of disability or over 65 years of age. Bicycles are surcharged a small fee. The ferry system supports a tourism loop that runs through the North Cascades Highway. The system brings visitors to the City of Port Townsend and experiences overloads, particularly on weekends and holidays. Development of additional passenger -only runs from Port Townsend to areas within greater Puget Sound is a long-range option for Washington State Ferries or other ferry boat operators. Expanded foot ferry service would potentially decrease auto -dependent trips within the city and increase pedestrian, bike transportation and reliance on the JTA downtown shuttle to the regional transit hub, Haines Place. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 19 Freight Travel There are three basic forms of freight travel in Jefferson County: truck, waterborne (shipping and ferry) and air. Trucking is the predominant mode of freight transportation. Most of the total westbound truck freight is carried over the Hood Canal Bridge, towards Port Townsend, or up US 101 through Shelton. Washington State Ferries are also a part of the freight transport system in the County, carrying commercial trucks from East Puget Sound via Keystone to Port Townsend. WSDOT maintains a classification system for freight corridors statewide, including Jefferson County. The Washington State Freight and Goods Transportation System (FGTS) classifies highways, county roads, and city streets according to the average annual gross truck tonnage they carry. Truck tonnage values are derived from actual or estimated truck traffic count data that is converted into average weights by truck type. The FGTS uses five truck classifications, T-1 through T-5, depending on the annual gross tonnage the roadway carries. Jefferson County has roadways or roadway segments that fall into every classification level, except for T-1. P. T-1: more than 10 million tons per year ► T-2:4 million to 10 million tons per year ► T-3:300,000 to 4 million tons per year P. T-4:100,000 to 300,000 tons per year ► T-5: at least 20,000 tons in 60 days and less than 100,000 tons per year Corridors with the highest annual gross tonnage, T-1 and T-2 routes, are also identified as Strategic Freight Corridors. SR -104 and US 101 are T-2 routes that run through Jefferson County and connect to other freeways in Washington and Oregon. Freight corridors are illustrated in Exhibit 1-9. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 20 'T: x SY :i ! 1 r 1 -r I n i r' t � f /rw �t t Fn fr LEGEND 1�� — Tier 1 3° Tier 2 %r Tier 3 Tier 4 Ei — Tier 5 3 County Boundary �r Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA Jefferson County I nt'I Airport � 4 Parks Waterttodies Source: Transpo Group, 2077 December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 21 Given the rural nature of Jefferson County, travel occurs predominantly by motorized vehicle. However, bicycle and pedestrian circulation are important transportation modes that are used by County residents. More residents would likely use non -motorized transportation modes if adequate and more extensive facilities were available. Many County roads lack adequate shoulders that would make bicycling and walking safer and more enjoyable. Pedestrian facilities including sidewalks and walking paths would improve conditions for walking to school and in densely developed areas such as Port Hadlock. Off-road trails would provide alternative routes for non -motorized travel. In order to fulfill policies and action items of the Transportation Element and develop a systematic approach for providing additional non -motorized transportation facilities, a Non -motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan was adopted in 2010 in conjunction with an update of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. The Non -motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan has a detailed inventory of non -motorized transportation and recreational trail facilities, goals and policies, design standards, a list of potential projects, discussion of alternative funding strategies, and alternative capital facilities plans. Exhibit 1-10 and Exhibit 1-11 depict existing and proposed on -road bicycle routes and multi-purpose trails, respectively. Since the 2010 document, additional trail plans and trail construction have occurred. The 2010 NMRTP will be updated during its periodic review. Planning figures for trails in this appendix have been updated. The National Recreation & Parks Association established a methodology for existing level of service for non -motorized recreational trails as a composite of all trail miles divided by the county population. Their recommended standard is 0.5 miles of recreational trails for every 1000 population. Jefferson County exceeds the national standard with almost a 4:1 ratio. In the adopted 2002 Non -Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan (NMRTP), the baseline existing conditions level of service (ELOS) was 1.8 miles of trail for every 1000 residents of county owned facilities. Since then, the popular Larry Scott Trail (4.8 mi.) and its extension to the City limits, the Rick Tollefson Memorial Trail (1.5mi.), Olympic Discovery Trail -Segment A (0.75 mi.), Gibbs Lake Park (5 mi.) and Undi Road Bypass (1.2 miles as part of the Pacific Northwest Trail) have been added to the inventory of non -motorized transportation trails. In 1998, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners adopted an ELOS for composite non -motorized recreational trails of 0.52 miles for every 1000 residents. With this standard and the current 2017 population estimates, Jefferson County has exceeded the ELOS threshold. The 2038 forecast year of 39,221 population exceeds the Jefferson County ELOS standard by a 3:1 ratio.' The NMRTP suggests a jurisdiction such as Jefferson County with great tourism appeal can maintain an ELOS standard within the national standard range and pursue a plan for trail growth to meet an economic development strategy. In the NMRTP Chapter 5, a long range vision for system demand I >;10 djV;TP`0, tl.t,< f . 21';1 1 ffr,r'i_ , ,:;ty lld i4, ,t'( .., 00, e, . ,,p ,. .. F,..., ' '.. , �li'S rr o «.._ ✓./„S. e..., r „'i? f.. _.")2 ld 1�,3r.,,zs 1 3 rdc,-, x,�,r� n;P : �,.;,, r r re, Lr r ,,,xrl� .� �t qtr rro,0 "i"d r, . !r'Y , PROS 71-w P'?(2, D11"', <.,{ ,, , r f ...., , , r 2Ir, ,a .r7�Jft.�s>'i” hn, r0", (,r rY,F,sper 1 00") :;aeF s .s _� t2ra�� CS, rt' wF."2Az,r, =drx<,.Cf ', Jdit.;rt fi. jrv,w. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 22 from the years 2003 to 2022 is listed with planning level estimates. An update of the NMRTP will commence before the next Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review. EXHIBIT 1-10 On -Road Bicycle Routes Figure 10-4 Jefferson County Non -Motorized and Recreational Trails Plan Note: Since the 2010 document, additional trail plans and trail construction have occurred. The 2010 NMRTP will be updated during its periodic review Planning figures for trails in this element and the Capital Facilities plan have been updated. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 23 EXHIBIT 1-11 Multi -Purpose Trails Figure 10-6 Jefferson County Non -Motorized and Recreational Trails Plan Note: Since the 2070 document, additional trail plans and trail construction have occurred. The 2070 NMRTP will be updated during its periodic review. Planning figures for trails in this element and the Capital Facilities plan have been updated. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 24 * 1 1 Jefferson County has developed a systematic approach for evaluating deficiencies of transportation facilities (roadway segments, intersections, and bridges) and ranking them in the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. The Road Project Priority Programming System is used to determine what structural, design, or other characteristics may need revision to improve the functioning of roadway facilities. The State of Washington Inventory of Bridges and Structures (SWIBS) is used by the County to evaluate bridges. The County also has two additional rating systems: the Gravel Road Priority Program that rates gravel roads for upgrading to chip seal and the Safety Priority Program that rates road safety projects. These two programs are funded through the TIP. The Road Project Priority Programming System was developed in order to equitably balance the various needs of the transportation system: general capital and operational needs; safety needs; non - motorized needs; transportation planning needs; and others. The model contains three main steps. The first, needs identification and screening, identifies a list of potential improvements from a large number of sources. Projects identified are then screened for 1) feasibility, 2) whether they are maintenance projects rather than capital projects, or 3) inappropriateness because they conflict with existing County policy or they are not the best solution to the problem. Remaining projects are grouped according to the category of project (e.g., general transportation, non -motorized needs, safety needs, planning project, or other). The second step evaluates prospective projects using a technical evaluation and ranking. Twenty-four criteria have been developed (e.g., accident history, non -motorized needs, public request or complaints, Average Daily Traffic). A point system ranging from 1 to 10 has been developed to reflect the degree of need, deficiency, or demand. The third step is to include the policy direction of the Board of County Commissioners that determines the weight to be applied to the criteria and how transportation revenue is to be split between categories. The end result is a ranking of road projects within the transportation system. This ranking provides direction for the allocation of funding available for improvement projects. These projects are then adopted in the annual update of the County's Six-year Transportation Improvement Program. State of Washington Inventory of Bridges & Structures The State of Washington Inventory of Bridges and Structures utilized by the County enables all bridges in the State to be inventoried and rated for structural and operational deficiencies. The bridges can then be ranked much like roadway segments and intersections (as discussed in the preceding text). The inventory meets the requirements of the Federal Highway Administration. The methodology used to rate bridges consists of at least bi-annual inspections that include a rating of individual members of the bridge for conditions; a structural rating based on the bridge design; December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 25 and, for bridges over water, a scour evaluation. Functional operation is also considered in the evaluation. This program uses factors such as functional classification, traffic volume, accident rating, and commercial/industrial use to prioritize the limited funds available for upgrading gravel roads to chip seal. This program uses an inventory of roadway and intersection characteristics, analysis of collision data, and a benefit/cost analysis to analyze and prioritize potential roadway safety projects. Transportation planning is closely linked with land use. Traffic forecasts are built on the location and demand of traffic generators, which are controlled by the adopted land use designations. Analysis for this Transportation Element is consistent with the land use designations and policies of the Land Use and UGA Elements of the Jefferson County Comprehensive plan. The analysis of the established land use scenario and its impacts on transportation in the County is available in the Environmental Impact Statement prepared for the Comprehensive Plan and the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement prepared for the Comprehensive Plan 1999 Amendments. Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan The Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan designates two Urban Growth Areas; Port Townsend and Irondale-Port Hadlock. This designation permits commercial, industrial, and residential development at an urban scale and density. The Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA Transportation Plan provides a complete examination regarding the transportation facilities necessary to support urban development in the UGA. A Master Planned Resort (MPR) is a GMA designation that permits rural development at urban densities and intensities, consistent with MPR designation criteria and any specific local conditions of approval for a designated zone. An MPR master plan also specifies urban levels of service standards for transportation facilities. Jefferson County has two MPRs: Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort, near Brinnon, and the existing resort community of Port Ludlow, which had been designated as a Master Planned Resort after Jefferson County began planning under GMA. Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort designation was approved in 2008 and Development Regulations and Development Agreement adopted in 2018. Impacts to transportation systems were December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 26 addressed in the Pleasant Harbor Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, 2015, and in the development regulations. Traffic analysis for the planning period 2018-2038 were conducted using the Peninsula Regional Transportation Organization Model using 20 -year growth forecasts are summarized in Exhibit 1-12 below. Commercial areas in Quilcene and Brinnon are designated as Rural Village Centers. These established historic rural business centers will continue to serve as commercial and service centers serving their respective surrounding communities and rural neighborhoods, and are not to be regarded as future urban growth areas. The type and intensity of future commercial growth within the Rural Village Centers will be regulated so as to allow for development that serves the needs of the surrounding rural area, including the expected needs of the projected future residential population. The Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan requires that any future subdivision of rural residential land not exceed 1:5,1:10, or 1:20 acre densities. The overall land use pattern intended for unincorporated Jefferson County outside of the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA is rural in nature, with rural commercial activities focused in the Rural Village Centers. It is recognized that the County has an excess of buildable lots needed for the growth projected for the County. A large number of these lots are located within the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA, but are not projected to be served by a sanitary sewer system. Many of these lots located in rural areas are at densities greater than the densities specified in the Land Use Element. Since these lots are recognized as existing lots of record, they can be developed provided that they meet Health Department requirements. As these lots are developed in the future and additional traffic is generated, transportation system improvements, including non -motorized transportation facilities, may be necessary. It is important to note, however, that transportation growth and needs anticipated for the County will remain unchanged with the addition of the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA for the near-term. This is due to the continuing constraint placed on development in the residential areas of the UGA through lack of sewer facilities. Therefore, designation of the UGA will have little impact on population and transportation trends, until the sewer system is complete. The UGA Transportation Plan analysis takes into account the introduction of the sewer system and the effect this will have within the UGA and surrounding area. An analysis of the build -out impacts (beyond the 20 -year planning horizon) due to the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA addition, are contained in the FSEIS for the proposed Comprehensive Plan 1999 Amendments. Linking Land Use & Transportation The link between the future land uses and the transportation system is the traffic forecasting process. The demand for transportation is considered to be a derived demand. That is, people do not travel specifically for the sake of traveling, but travel to perform other tasks that are in different locations. Travel is secondary and derived from the need to perform other tasks. Land use designations and development regulations determine the locations and intensities of these activities. These variations in potential land use influence the travel demand. The travel December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 27 forecasts conducted for this transportation analysis were based on the land use designations and policies discussed in the Land Use and UGA Elements. This forecasting procedure is described below. Traffic Forecasts Land use forecasts were used to estimate future traffic volumes for County roadways and intersections. The Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model was used to forecast traffic volumes for all roadways north of SR 104 and east of US 101, and relies on land use inputs of households and employment to generate vehicle trips within the County. In areas outside the travel demand model, land use growth rates were used to forecast traffic volume growth. Land use control totals were developed for the County areas as shown in Exhibit 1-12. These forecasts are based on Resolution 38- 15, which set population totals for the area. The land use for 2007 for households and employment were based on the 2007 Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model land use data sets. Future forecasts for households were based on the compounded annual growth rates from Resolution 38- 15. The forecast for employment were factored from the household forecast based on job -to - housing ratios from Appendix C of the Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model Documentation (Transpo Group, 2008). Exhibit 1-12 below lists the resulting land use control totals for County areas. EXHIBIT 1-12 Land Use Forecasts for County Areas Area 2007 2018 2038 Port Townsend 4,643 5,254 8,046 North Peninsula 1,270 1,361 1,775 Mid -Peninsula 1,692 1,813 2,292 Port Hadlock UGA 1,230 1,446 2,566 South Peninsula 1,644 1,762 2,225 Port Ludlow MPR 1,328 1,499 2,250 Rural Jefferson 3,670 3,859 4,375 County 546 0.24 0.63 Total 15,477 16,994 23,528 CAGR3 2007 2018 2038 J/H4 1.13 5,451 6,221 10,120 1.26 0.63 649 699 1,358 0.55 0.63 927 994 1,681 0.55 1.48 1,007 1,206 2,364 0.92 0.63 229 294 418 0.55 1.11 330 371 546 0.24 0.63 2,018 2,122 2,406 0.55 10,611 11,907 18,893 Sources: Resolution 38-15; Jefferson County. 1 Household forecasts based on Compounded Annual Growth Rate from resolution 38-75 2 Employment forecasts based on Compounded Annual Growth Rate from resolution 38-75, and job -to -housing ratio found in Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model Documentation (Transpo Group, 2008), Appendix C 3 Compounded Annual Growth Rate 4 Jobs -to -Housing Ratio Traffic forecasts were based on the Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model as discussed above. The model uses land use units of households and employment to forecast traffic volumes on the transportation network. The model accounts for commuting trips between home and business, shopping and school trips, as well as other trips. These model volumes were post -processed according to industry standards for use in LOS analyses. The traffic forecasts are shown in Exhibit 1-13 Existing and Forecast ADT and LOS. It depicts State Routes and selected County Road segments, adopted LOS standards, road capacity in Average Daily December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 28 Traffic (ADT) at the adopted LOS standard, 2016 ADT, 2038 ADT, 2016 LOS, and 2038 LOS. Existing ADT and LOS for selected State Routes and County Roads are also depicted on Exhibit 1-14Existing Traffic Volumes and Level of Service. EXHIBIT 1-13 Existing and Forecast ADT & LOS Discovery Highway Jefferson/ Old D 27,000 13,0 C 14,950 C Bay 101 Clallam CL Gardiner 00 Gardiner Rd Highway Old Store Rd D 27,000 13,0 C 14,950 C 101 Gardiner 00 Rd Highway Store Rd - - SR 20 ......... D ....... 27,000 __.---------- 9,10 ------------ B 13,750 C 101 _........ -- - - - 0 Highway SR 20 - - SR 104 - D -.._ ...... 27,000 2,60 - - A 4,000 A 101 0 SR 104 Hwy 101 Center Rd D 27,000 8,90 B 14,50 C 0 0 SR 20 Hwy 101 Eaglemon D --- - 16,000 - 5,20 B ....... 5,950 B t Rd 0 SR 20 Eaglemon ..... - - Anderson D - 17,000 5,20 B -- - --- - 6,900 B - t Rd -- -- -- - Lake Rd - 0 SR 20 Anderson -------- Four ---- - - D ---- 21,000 -- --- 5,20 -- - ---- - A -- --- -- 7,550 B Lake Rd Corners 0 Rd Gardiner ......... Clallam Old C ........- - 16,000 - - 200 A - 250 A Beach Rd County Gardiner Line Gardiner Old SR 101 C 16,000 300 A 350 A Beach Rd - Gardiner W. Uncas Hwy 101 Hwy 101 C .......... 17,000 100 A 100 A Rd Leland/ Highway SR 104 Leland D 27,000 2,40 A 2,750 A Quilcene 101 Valley Rd 0 Highway Leland Lords Lake D 27,000 2,40 A 2,750 A 101 Valley Rd - Loop Rd 0 Highway Lords Lake ..... Quilcene D 27,000 3,10 A 3,550 A 101 Loop Rd City Limit 0 Highway Quilcene Center Rd D 27,000 3,10 A 3,550 A 101 City Limit 0 Highway Center Rd Washingt D 27,000 5,50 A 6,300 A 101 - on St - 0 Highway Washingt Penny D - - 27,000 .......... 4,20 ......... A .. 4,800 A 101 on St Creek Rd 0 Highway - - Penny - - Buckhorn D ....................- 27,000 3,00 A 3,450 A 101 Creek Rd Rd 0 December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 29 Center Rd Hwy 101 Dabob Rd C 18,000 3,10 A 3,650 A S. End 0 Center Rd Dabob Rd - ............- SR 104 C 18,000 3,10 A 3,650 A S. End 0 Dabob Rd Dabob Center Rd C 17,000 500 A 600 A P.O. Rd -- - - - --- E. Columbia ....... Center Rd Hwy101 C 15,000 600 A 700 A St ..........E. Quilcene Center Rd ---- Lindsey C __..- 15,000 500 A 600 A Rd Hill Rd E. Quilcene Lindsey McDonald C 16,000 100 A 100 A Rd Hill Rd Rd Leland Hwy101 Leland C 16,000 100 A 100 A Valley Rd Cut-off Leland Leland Hwy 101 C 16,000 100 A 100 A Valley Rd Cut-off (south) Lindsey Hill E. Lindsey C 16,000 100 A 100 A Rd Quilcene Beach Rd Linger Hwy 101 End C 16,000 600 A 700 A Longer Rd 1 ..... .......... ......... - - ................ - Lords Lake Hwy 101 Lords Lake C 16,000 100 A 100 A Loop Rd Lords Lake Lords Lake Snow C 16,000 200 A 250 A Loop Rd Creek Rd -- -- ... . Penny Hwy 101 National C 16,000 100 A 100 A Creek Rd Forest Boundary Snow Creek Hwy 101 National C 17,000 200 A 250 A Rd Forest Boundary Washington Hwy 101 Hwy 101 C 16,000 300 A 350 A St Brinnon Highway Buckhor Bee Mill D 27,000 3,000 A 3,450 A 101 n Rd Rd Highway Bee Mill Dosewalli D 27,000 3,000 A 3,450 A 101 Rd ps Rd Highway Dosewalli Mt. D 27,000 3,100 A 3,550 A 101 ps Rd Jupiter Rd Highway Mt. Duckabu D 27,000 2,500 A 2,850 A 101 Jupiter sh Rd Rd ......... Highway Duckabu Seamoun D 27,000 2,500 A 2,850 A 101 sh Rd t Dr December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 30 Highway Seamoun Mason/Je D 27,000 2,100 A 2,400 A 101 t Dr fferson C.L. - Bee Mill Rd - Hwy101 - .................... Point C - - 16,000 ......... 300 ------ -- A 350 A Whitney Rd - Black Point .... ...... Hwy101 - - - Fulton C - 17,000 _ 200 A -- - 250 - -- A Rd Lake Dosewallip Hwy101 National C ...... 16,000 ....- 100 A 100 A s Rd Forest Boundar ................... - y - - - Duckabush Hwy101 National C 17,000 300 A 350 A Rd Forest Boundar y Forest Dr Hwy101 End C 15,000 100 A 100 A Mt. Jupiter Hwy 101 National C 16,000 100 A 100 A Rd Forest Boundar Y Point Bee Mill End C 17,000 100 A 100 A Whitney Rd Rd Seamount Hwy 101 Forest C 15,000 100 A 100 A Dr Service Rd .......... Tri-Area SR 116/ Rhody Irondale D 21,000 6,000 A 8,500 B Ness Rd Rd Corner Rd SR 116/ Oak Irondale Flagler D 21,000 6,000 A 8,500 B Bay Rd - --- Rd Rd ......... ----- SR 116/ Oak Bay Indian D 16,000 2,600 A 2,900 A Flagler Rd Rd Island Annex Rd SR 19/ SR 20 Four D 24,000 14,00 --- C ..... .......... _. 21,35 .................. .._... E Airport Corners 0 0 Cut-off SR 19/ Four SR D 21,000 13,00 C 18,85 E Rhody Dr Corners 116/Ness 0 0 Corner Rd SR 19/ SR 116/ Center D 21,000 10,00 C 12,00 C Rhody Dr Ness Rd O 0 Corner Rd - - - Anderson Anderson SR 20 Rhody -------- C 21,000 1,500 A 2,050 A Lake Rd Dr/SR 19 December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 31 Cedar Ave SP 116/ Irondale D A Ness Rd B 7,600 Corner 21,000 5,000 A Rd .............. ... B 16,000 Chimacum ..... ... .... Beaver Elkins C Rd Valley Road .. ....... .. . ... 4,000 , , A Rd/ SP19 2,700 A Chimacum Elkins Oak Bay D Rd Road Road 16,000 E. Maude 5th Ave ........... 7th Ave - D St 800 A 1,650 Four SR 20 Airport C Corners A cut-off/ 300 A 450 SR 19 Tri Area Irondale Rhody Patison D (Continued Rd Pd/SR 19 Street Irondale Patiso n SR D Rd St 116/Ness Corner Rd Kala Point Prospect Kala C Rd Rd Point Develop ment Lower Oak Bay Water St D Hadlock Pd/SP Rd 116 Mason St Cedar Thomas D Ave Dr Oak Bay Sentinal Flagler C Rd Firs Rd Pd/SP 116 Patison St S. 7th St Irondale D Rd Prospect Airport Kala D Ave Cut-off/ Point Dr SP 19 S. 7th Ave Thomas Patison D Dr St Thomas Dr Mason St S. 7th D Ave 5th Ave Irondale E. Maude D Rd St 7th Ave Irondale W. D Rd Swaney St. 3rd St Cedar Irondale D Ave Rd 17,000 1,000 A 1,900 A 17,000 5,000 B 7,600 B 21,000 5,000 A ... 8,050 .............. ... B 16,000 300 A 450 A 17,000 2,600 A .. ....... .. . ... 4,000 , , A 18,000 5,400 B 10,40 C ... .. ........ 0. 17,000 5,100 B 10,50 C 0 17,000 2,000 A 2,750 A 16,000 Soo A 900 A 18,000 900 A 1,950 A 17,000 2,500 A 3,550 A 17,000 800 A 900 A 21,000 2,700 A 3,750 A 16,000 Soo A 1,000 A 16,000 600 A 1,250 A 15,000 800 A 1,650 A 16,000 900 A 1,700 A 16,000 300 A 450 A December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 32 Central/ SR 104 Center Beaver D 27,000 8,900 B 13,85 C Inland Rd Valley 0 Valley -.- -... Rd/SR 19 SR 19/ Center --- - . .. Swanson ... D - -.._ -.... 21,000 7,100 B -- - - 10,90 C Beaver Rd ville Rd O Valley Rd - ........... SR 19/ Swanson Larson D 21,000 6,400 ..- B 9,900 C Beaver ville Rd Lake Rd Valley Rd SR 19/ Larson Oak Bay D 21,000 6,400 B 9,850 B Beaver Lake Rd Rd Valley Rd - SR 19/ ......... Oak Bay SR 104 - D ...................-- 21,000 6,400 - B - 9,750 B Beaver Rd Valley Rd --- -- --- - - .. - - -- - Center Rd SR 104 Eaglemo C 18,000 ....... 2,600 .. A - ----- 3,550 A -- - nt Rd Center Rd Eaglemo Egg and I ..... C --- 18,000 ........ 2,600 A -- 3,550 A nt Rd Rd Center Rd Egg and I Beaver C 18,000 3,100 A 4,250 A Rd Valley Rd/SR 19 Eaglernou SR 20 Center C ...... 17,000 -._. . 600 .... .....-- A 800 A nt Rd Rd Egg & I Rd W. Valley Center .... C - - 15,000 - - - ._ 200 ..._._. _.. A - 350 A Rd Rd -- - Egg & I Rd - Center ...... Beaver C 15,000 400 A 550 A Rd Valley Rd/SR 19 Larson Center Beaver C 16,000 300 A 400 A Lake Rd Rd Valley Rd/SR 19 Sandy SR 104 Larson C 15,000 100 A 150 A Shore Rd -- - -- Lake Rd W. Valley Eaglemo - Rhody C ... 21,000 500 A 750 A Rd nt Rd Dr/SR 19 Quimper/ SR 20 Four SR D 21,000 5,200 A 6,600 B Glen Cove Corners 19/Airport Rd Cut-off SR 20 SR Mill/Disc D 24,000 18,00 D 26,70 F 19/Airpor overy Rd 0 0 t Cut-off Carrol Ave Glen S. 8th St C 10,000 300 A 400 A Cove Rd Fredericks SR 20 Otto St C 10,000 400 A 600 A St Glen Cove North Carrol C 10,000 300 A 400 A Rd Otto St Ave December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 33 December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 34 Mill Rd SR 20 Paper C 10,000 1,900 A 4,400 B Mill North Otto Frederick Glen C 10,000 400 A 500 A St s St Cove Rd Otto St Frederick Seton Rd C 10,000 600 A 800 A s St Seton Rd. SR 20 Otto St C 10,000 1,100 A - 1,650 .... _._._.. A - Thomas St SR 20 Paper --- C 10,000 800 A 1,700 A Mill - --- S. 8th St - - ... Carrol - - Mill Rd C ... 10,000 -- 300 A - - 400 A Ave -- ..... - Cape ....... Discovery Beckett C 16,000 2,000 A 2,850 A George Rd Rd Point Rd Cape Beckett Hastings C 16,000 2,300 A 3,250 A George Rd Point Rd Ave W Cape Hastings Discovery C 16,000 800 A 1,100 A George Rd Ave W Rd Cook Ave Hastings City Limit D 16,000 1,100 A 3,500 A Extension Ave W Discovery SR 20 Cape C 17,000 3,000 A 5,050 B Rd S George Rd (south) Discovery Cape Cape C 16,000 1,400 A 2,600 A Rd S George George Rd Rd (south) (north) Discovery Cape SR 20 C 17,000 2,700 A 4,000 A Rd S George Rd (north) Hastings Cape N Jacob C 16,000 1,600 A 2,100 A Ave W George Miller Rd Rd Hastings S. Jacob City C 15,000 2,500 A 3,850 A Ave W Miller Rd Limits Hastings City F St D 15,000 2,500 A 5,150 B Ave W Limits S Jacob Hastings SR 20 C 17,000 1,800 A 2,300 A Miller Rd Rd Shine/ SR 104 Beaver Teal Lake D 27,000 15,00 C 23,35 D Paradise Valley Rd O 0 Bay Rd/SR 19 SR 104 Teal Lake Paradise D 27,000 15,00 C 23,35 D Rd Bay Rd 0 0 December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 34 SR 104 Paradise Kitsap/Je D 27,000 18,00 C 27,70 F Bay Rd fferson 0 0 C.L. - Andy - Teal Lake ........ Paradise - --- C 16,000 100 --- ---- A 100 A Cooper Rd - - Rd Bay Rd - Paradise SR 104 Andy C -- - 17,000 2,800 ......... A - - 4,000 A Bay Rd Cooper Rd Paradise Andy Watson -- C - ._ ......... 17,000 -_ 2,900 ---._ A 4,250 A Bay Rd Cooper Rd Rd Shine Rd SR 104 - - - ... Teal Lake ..._ C -.._ 17,000 300 A 400 A Rd South - -- SR 104 Thorndyk -- C --------- 17,000 -- -- 1,100 _............... A ... ... .... - - 1,400 A Point Rd a Rd Teal Lake SR 104 - Andy ---- C - - -- 15,000 -- - 500 ----- - A ---- 800 A Rd Cooper Rd - Thomclyke ... Milepost - -- South ......-- C - - 17,000 800 A -- 1,050 A Rd 2 Point Rd - -............ Marrow- SR 116/ Indian Robbins - -- C 16,000 - - 1,600 - A 1,850 A stone Flagler Rd Island Rd Annex Rd SR 116/ Robbins Schwartz C 16,000 1,100 A 1,250 A Flagler Rd Rd Rd SR 116/ - Schwartz Fort Gate -- C - -- ............- 16,000 400 A - 450 A Flagler Rd Rd Rd .. E. Beach - . SR 116/ ........ -- - E. C ......... - 17,000 -- 200 A - -- - 250 A Rd Flagler Marrowst Rd one Rd E. Robbins E. Beach C 16,000 300 A 350 A Marrowsto Rd Park Dr ne Rd Robbins Flagler E. C 17,000 .......... 400 A - 450 A Rd Rd/SR Marrowst 116 one Rd - - .. .. - Coyle Coyle Rd Dabob . Camp C 16,000 400 -- - - A 450 A P.O. Rd Discovery Rd Coyle Rd Camp Thorndyk C 16,000 400 A 450 A Discovery a Rd Rd Coyle Rd Thorndyk Camp C 16,000 500 A 600 A e Rd Harmony Rd December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 35 December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 36 Coyle Rd Camp Hazel C 17,000 400 A 450 A Harmony Point Rd Rd Dabob Rd Center Old C 17,000 500 A 600 A Rd Tarbo Rd Dabob Rd Old Dabob C 15,000 300 A 350 A Tarbo Rd P.O. Rd Dabob P.O. Dabob Coyle C 15,000 600 A 700 A Rd Rd Hazel Coyle Rd Bay C 16,000 100 A 100 A Point Rd Thornd ke Coyle Rd Milepost C 17,000 800 A 900 A Rd 2 Zelatched Coyle Rd End C 16,000 100 A 100 A Point Rd Port Highland Teal Lake End D 17,000 800 A 1,200 A Ludlow/ N. Dr Rd Port ---- Oak Bay - Beaver - - Paradise - D - 16,000 3,600 ............ A ._.._- 5,500 B Ludlow Rd Valley Bay Road Rd/ SR 19 Oak Bay Paradise Olympus D 17,000 3,600 A 5,050 B Rd Bay Rd Blvd ....... _ Oak Bay Olympus Olele Pt D 17,000 3,600 A 4,700 A Rd Blvd Rd - - ---- - ........ ........... Oak Bay - ............ Olele Pt Sentinal D 17,000 3,600 A 5,200 B Rd Rd Firs Rd Osprey Walker Oak Bay D 17,000 1,100 A 1,550 A Ridge Rd Way Rd Paradise Watson Oak Bay D 17,000 3,500 A 4,900 A Bay Rd - -- - ......... Rd .... Rd - --- -- - ... -- - Pioneer Dr Swanson Swanson D 16,000 400 A 700 A ville Rd ville Rd Swansonvil Beaver Oak Bay D 16,000 600 A 1,000 A le Rd Valley/ Rd SR 19 Teal Lake Andy Paradise D 18,000 300 A 450 A Rd Cooper Bay Rd Rd Walker Oak Bay Osprey D 17,000 800 A 1,150 A Way Rd Ridge Rd West End Highway Jefferson Clearwat D 27,000 1,100 A 1,250 A 101 /Grays er Rd Harbor C.L. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 36 Highway Clearwat Jefferson D 27,000 1,100 A 1,250 A 101 er Rd /Grays Harbor C.L. Highway - Jefferson Lower ....... - D -- .......... ---- 27,000 _- .-- 1,100 A --.-... 1,250 - - A 101 /Grays Hoh Rd Harbor C. L. Highway Lower Oil City D 27,000 1,300 A 1,500 A 101 Hoh Rd Rd Highway Oil City Upper D 27,000 1,500 A 1,700 A 101 Rd Hoh Rd .... Highway Upper Jefferson D 27,000 1,500 A 1,700 A 101 Hoh Rd /Clallam C.L. Clearwater Hwy101 End of C 16,000 100 A 100 A Rd county section ---- Clearwater End of Owl C .......... -- 16,000 - 100 A - 100 -- - A Rd county Creek Rd section - ---- - Clearwater .. .......... Owl -- - - Hwy 101 - C --- --- - 18,000 .............. 100 ---- A -- ----- 100 A Rd Creek Rd -- Lower Hoh - Hwy 101 Hoh C - 16,000 - 200 .....- A 250 A Rd Village Maple Owl End C 16,000 100 A 100 A Creek Rd Creek Rd Oil City Rd Hwy 101 Goodma C 16,000 200 A 250 A n - Mainline Oil City Rd - Goodma National C - - - 16,000 200 - - - A ._.. 250 - A n Park Mainline ----- Owl Creek Clearwat ---- - Maple C - -- . _ ..... 16,000 ---- 100 --... A 100 - A Rd er Rd Creek Rd Queets Hwy 101 ------------ Salmon C 16,000 100 A 150 A River Rd River Rd Queets Salmon End C 16,000 100 A 150 A River Rd River Rd Quinault-S. Grays National C 16,000 100 A 100 A Shore Rd Harbor Park .......... .--- Rd Upper Hoh Hwy101 Oscar -............ C ..._ - - -- 17,000 300 A -- 350 A Rd Peterson - ---- Rd Upper Hoh .- ..... Oscar - - ............ Maple C - - ..._.- 16,000 200 A 250 A Rd Peterson Creek Rd Rd December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 37 Upper Hoh Maple National C 16,000 200 A 250 Rd Creek Rd Park Source: Existing ADT Counts WSDOT and Jefferson County Traffic Counts from 2076, 2075, and 2014. Forecast 2038 ADT based on growth rates defined in Traffic Forecast Section Above Roadway Capacity based on Exhibit 75-46 in HCM 2070, and estimates developed by Transpo Group. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 38 EXHIBIT 1-14 Existing Traffic Volumes & Level of Service ' 3119 ' II AJC ! 4 I i � r 12 1' s rp ,yli.-CO 3 .116 : � '• 1 S JJ 111 ' MWO In 2ii7J g (� caC 0 � t 3'120 J _G;3 � 1 PI k I h lallu � ' 0 3T10u � r'" 2911 ;1.900 0 8417 ! ... �.�...rrr..�...r..�.w.....i C YT_'t i� t0A07 2dW a3C / i ISI'-- ?p i ! I fi . ! .1Q LEGEND Street Name Existing (2016) AQT`~' , Level of Service �j County Boundary V Port Hadlock UGA " Jefferson County Int'I Airport i Parks f Waterbod ies U 24�..wl� Source; Transpo Group, 2077 December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 39 • OWNER! • i Based on the policies of the Transportation Element and the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element, Jefferson County requires concurrency only for County -owned transportation facilities. Analysis of other transportation facilities is provided, but concurrency is not required. Based on the level of service standards set forth in this Element and the projected impact of the land use designations and policies on the transportation system, this Transportation Element provides the following findings and recommendations: CapacifyAnaiysis Motorized Transportation System—Vehicular The capacity analysis and traffic forecasts indicate that at the planning horizon year of 2038, all County roads are expected to operate at or above the adopted level of service (LOS) standard. However, if any proposed development were to cause the level of service to significantly fall below adopted levels, the proponents of the development would be required to mitigate the deficiency prior to development approval. A number of State Route segments will exceed their estimated capacity based on the level of service standards established by WSDOT and the PRTPO, and the roadway LOS methodology adopted by the County. These LOS standards are based on roadway classification. For this analysis, the roadways within the UGA were assumed to be classified as urban (which increases the LOS standard from LOS C to LOS D). It should be noted that they are currently classified as rural under WSDOT standards. State highways that are forecast to not meet LOS standards within the planning period include: ► SR 104 (Paradise Bay Road to Jefferson/Kitsap County Line) ► SR 19 (SR 116 to SR 20) The LOS analysis performed utilized a roadway capacity analysis that evaluated classified roadways throughout the County. Individual intersections were only analyzed within the County's Tri -Area UGA, and the results of the analysis are presented in the UGA Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization utilized a similar methodology and process for evaluating traffic forecasts and levels of service. However, it differed from the County as it utilized directional PM peak hour roadway capacities instead of total daily volume capacities. The differences in LOS methodology resulted in the following additional state highway segments exceeding capacity: ► SR 104 (Eastbound direction from SR 19 to Paradise Bay Road) ► US 101 (Both directions from SR 104 to SR 20) ► SR 20 (Thomas Street to Kearney Street) December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 40 The state highway system is owned and maintained by WSDOT and serves regional and statewide travel needs. While several roadway segments of the state highway system through Jefferson County are expected to exceed adopted state LOS standards, further widening of the corridors to accommodate future demand would require significant investments in capital dollars, impact adjoining property owners, and would be beyond the financial capacity of Jefferson County. See prior discussion in the concurrency section on strategies for addressing needs along State Routes. Motorized Transportation System—Transit Airports Ferry Service & Freight Travel ITA has identified in the Transit Development Plan 2017-2022 & 2016 Annual Report (JTA, August 2017) capital improvements that are needed to maintain current services (replacement of vehicles over defined time periods) or to improve facilities and communication tools. These are intended to maintain the current levels of transit service with regard to transit operations. More details on transit capacity analysis and changes to levels of service may be provided as JTA updates its Transit Comprehensive Plan. Capacity -related projects for airports and port facilities are presented in the Port of Port Townsend's Capital Improvements Plan. Freight service is partially addressed in this Element through the evaluation of State Routes and County Roads. Air freight and port -related freight services are addressed by the Port of Port Townsend. CapacityAnalysis Non -motorized Transportation System As part of the Non -motorized Transportation Plan, a standard of providing 0.5 miles of multipurpose trail per 1,000 residents is established for Jefferson County. As of the 2010 Non - motorized Plan, there were 48.2 miles of multipurpose trail, and a 2010 population of 29,872, resulting in roughly 1.6 miles of trail per 1,000 residents. In 2038, the forecast population is 39,221 and will result in approximately 1.2 miles of trail per 1,000 residents, still above the 0.5 miles per 1,000 residents required. Non -Ca pa cityAna lysis Motorized Transportation System—Vehicular Detailed information regarding non -capacity -related motorized transportation system projects is contained in the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program. Non -motorized Transportation System Detailed information regarding non -capacity -related non -motorized transportation and recreational trail projects can be found in the Non -Motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 41 Functional Classification The roadways and highways in the Irondale -Port Hadlock UGA have been identified according to functional classification. The functional classification system is based on a road's ability to provide either mobility or access to adjacent land. There are five road classes used to describe roads: principal arterials, minor arterials, major collectors, minor collectors, and local roads. These classes are further defined by specifying whether the road is part of an urban or rural roadway system. Exhibit 2-1 provides a brief description of the roadway functional classification system. Exhibit 2-1 is based on WSDOT publication, Guidelines for Amending Urban Boundaries, Functional Classifications and Federal Aid Systems. As stated above, mobility is a key component in the functional classification system. When reviewing a regional road system, it is important to note that arterials provide the most mobility in the functional classification system. Arterials connect major destination points such as cities and communities. Principal arterials and minor arterials are distinguished by the importance of the destination, and the priority given to mobility. Collectors serve as the link between arterials and local streets. They gather (or collect) traffic from the smallest streets (local access) and direct the traffic onto the arterial system. Local streets are those which provide direct access to property and consequently provide more limited mobility. For local streets, mobility is not considered as important as access to land uses. Roadway spacing and design standards are directly related to the functional classification of the road. In addition, right -of -way width requirements, lane widths, design speed and other similar characteristics are all related to a roadway's functional classification. Exhibit 1-2 illustrates the updated functional classification of roadways in the UGA. It is noted that SP19 has been designated as a Highway of Statewide Significance (HSS) and the functional classification will change from a minor arterial to a principal arterial. This change reflects the highway's increasing importance for the region and as an HSS route that links SRI 04 to Port Townsend. EXHIBIT 2-1 Roadway Functional Classification Descriptions UrbanFunctional Class ••• population Principal Arterial Serves regional major activity areas. Carries statewide or interstate travel. Carries all inter -urban and significant Serves most urban areas with intra -urban auto and transit trips. populations of at least 25,000. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 42 Minor Arterial Major Collector Minor Collector Offers most mobility, least land access. Fully or partially controlled access. Interconnects and augments principal arterials. Distributed travel to areas smaller than those associated with major arterials. Places more emphasis on land access than principal arterials. Provides both land access and traffic circulation within residential area. Provides intra -community continuity but doesn't penetrate identifiable neighborhoods. Carries local bus routes. Collects traffic from local system and channels it to arterials. Provides both land access and traffic circulation within residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and industrial areas. an integrated network. Links cities, larger towns, and major activity areas (e.g. resorts). Forms integrated network of providing interregional and inter - county service. Spaced so that all developed areas are within reasonable distance of arterial highway. Provide for high travel speed with minimum interference to through movement. _ ___- ...................... ....... - - - - ............ Provides service to county seats and major towns. Links county seats and major towns with nearby cities and arterials Serves the more important intra - county travel Collects traffic from local roads. Provides for all developed areas to be near collector road. Provides service to smaller communities. Link locally important traffic generators with theirrural hinterland. Local Provides direct access to abutting land Serves primarily to provide access to and access to higher classified cities. adjacent land. Offers least mobility. Provides service to travel over Usually contains no bus routes. relatively short distances. Through traffic deliberately discouraged. Traffic Volumes & Level of Service Exhibit 2-6 illustrates existing average daily traffic '(ADT) volumes at several locations within the study area. The most heavily traveled roadways within the UGA include SR19, SR 116 and Irondale Road. Existing traffic volumes are about 14,000 vehicles per day (vpd) on SR 19, 6,OOExhibit 2-60 vpd on SR 116 and 5,400 vpd on Irondale Road. As vehicle volumes fluctuate at various locations along a roadway, level of service analysis was performed at locations where the ADT volumes were the highest. Level of Service (LOS) is a qualitative measure that combines the features of speed, safety, travel time, comfort, convenience and traffic 'i nterru ptions. Creation of the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA changes the UGA land use designation from rural to urban. One of the impacts of this change is a concurrent change in the level of service standard for roadways in the Urban Growth Area. See Exhibit 1-1 for roadway level of service definitions. The level of service standard in Jefferson County for rural roadways is LOS C, and in an urban area is LOS D. This difference reflects the understanding that higher volumes of traffic are expected in urban areas because of a concentration of economic activities and higher residential densities. These higher levels of congestion are considered acceptable during peak hours. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 43 In 1998 the Washington State legislature passed House Bill 1487 that separated state highways into two categories: Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS) and Regionally Significant Highways (RS). This bill authorizes WSDOT to set level of service standards on Highways of Statewide Significance. SR 19 is designated as a HSS. The Level of Service standard for SR 19 is LOS D and is established by WS DOT. Existing roadway traffic volumes were measured by Jefferson County and obtained from WSDOT's annual traffic report. SR 19 currently operates at LOS C, an acceptable level for the Urban Growth Area. Outside of the UGA boundary, SR 19 continues to operate at LOS C or better. Exhibit 2-6 shows current Level of Service designations for roadways within the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA. In addition to roadway LOS, intersection LOS analysis was conducted for twelve intersections within and surrounding the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA, as shown on Exhibit 2-2. In urban areas, sources of congestion and delay are typically first experienced at intersections because as volumes increase on State Routes or County roadways, it can be difficult to gain access to and from adjoining properties. Additionally, intersection control can degrade overall capacity of both State Routes and County roadways. As a result, a comprehensive evaluation of key intersections throughout the UGA was completed. The intersection operations as a whole and individual turning movements can be described alphabetically with a LOS range of A through F. LOS A indicates free-flow traffic and LOS F indicates extreme congestion and long vehicle delays. LOS is measured in average control delay per vehicle and is reported for the intersection as a whole at signalized intersections and for the approach or turning movement that experiences the most delay at unsignalized intersections. Control delay is defined as the combination of initial deceleration delay, queue move -up time, stopped delay, and final acceleration delay. Existing LOS, delays, and volume -to -capacity (V/C) ratios were calculated at the study intersections based on methods contained in the Highway Capacity Manual 2010 (Transportation Research Board, 2010), or HCM 2010 methodology. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 44 EXHIBIT 2-2 Study Intersections Source: Transpo Group, 2077. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 11 45 Planned RoadwayImprovements Jefferson County's Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2018 to 2023 includes a number of transportation non -motorized capital improvements in the UGA. The projects include: P. Improving Chimacum Road in the vicinity of the Rick Tollefson Trail to realign an intersection and make trail, sidewalk, and bike lane improvements from Church Lane to Redeemer Way. ► Extend Rick Tollefson Trail from Loperman Road to the Jefferson County Library and Chimacum Creek Primary School. ► Cedar Avenue and SR 116 pedestrian and bicycle improvements including installation of crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes. ► Pedestrian and bicycle improvements from HJ Carroll Park to the Chimacum Road/SR 19 intersection. WSDOT currently has no funded improvements for State Routes 19 or 116 through the UGA. Current Deficiencies Existing intersection level of service results show that five of the twelve study intersections currently operate at LOS E and LOS F, as shown in Exhibit 2-5. Each of these five intersections are two-way stop -controlled. For two-way stop -controlled intersections, HCM 2010 methodology bases the LOS on the vehicle delay for the worst movement (generally vehicles making a left onto the major road when stopped on the minor road). While this methodology shows five intersections operating below standard, the vehicles traveling along the major approaches currently experience little to no delay. Exhibit 2-5 summarizes the existing intersection LOS for the twelve study intersections in and around the UGA. Under GMA and SEPA, new development and growth would not be required to mitigate existing deficiencies. The County could require new development to mitigate conditions back to existing levels of service, if traffic conditions worsen due to development. Under existing conditions and urban standards, there are no roadways currently operating below LOS Standards in the UGA road system. Roadway level of service was calculated using volume to capacity (v/c) ratios. Roadway capacities were calculated based on functional classification, as well as roadway characteristics that affect capacity such as roadway width, shoulder width, the presence of turn lanes and the presence of any traffic control. Exhibit 2-6 provides a summary of roadway LOS for all major roadways within the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA area. Deficiencies in intersection and roadway level of service mean increases in travel delays for County roadway users. Increased travel times can lead to increases in operating costs for local businesses and residents. Traffic congestion can also lead to more frequent vehicle idling that can impact air quality in the region. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 46 EXHIBIT 2-3 Existing Intersection LOS Source. Tronspo Group, 2077. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 47 Non -motorized Transportation Jefferson County has worked to provide a network of non -motorized transportation facilities to enhance alternative modes to travel by automobile and for recreational purposes. On -road bicycle routes and lanes, wide shoulders, sidewalks and multipurpose trails that link destinations are common examples. The Jefferson County Non -motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan contains a full and detailed list of County owned facilities. Additionally, the Non -motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan found no capacity related deficiencies for the planning period based on the current level of service (LOS) standards adopted in the County's Comprehensive Plan. The Non -motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan also contains a listing of non - capacity related potential projects and financing alternatives. Transit The Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA is served by the Jefferson Transit Authority that provides regular scheduled service to the UGA as well as Port Townsend, Port Ludlow and Poulsbo. Weekday service operates from 6:10 AM to 7:55 PM with Dial -a -Ride available for qualified individuals. Transit services and levels of service are further described in the County -wide section above. A a.11111 ♦ 1�� • ! I-KITIM'. • Land use forecasts were used to forecast future traffic volumes for UGA roadways and intersections. The Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model was used to forecast traffic volumes, and relies on land use inputs of households and employment to generate vehicle trips within the UGA. Land use control totals were developed for the UGA as shown in Exhibit 2-4. These forecasts are based on Resolution 38-15, which set population totals for the area. The land use for 2007 for households and employment were based on the 2007 Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model land use data sets. Future forecasts for households were based on the 1.48 compounded annual growth rate from Resolution 38-15. The forecast for employment were factored from the household forecast based on a 0.92job-to-housing ratio from Appendix C of the Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model Documentation (Transpo Group, 2008). Exhibit 2-4 lists the resulting land use control totals for the UGA. Population' 3,580 3,878 5,394 1.48% Householdsz 1,230 1,446 2,566 1.48% December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 48 Employment3 1,007 1,206 2,364 1.48% Sources: Resolution 38-75; Jefferson County. 7. Population forecasts from Resolution 38-75; Population shown for 2007 actually represents 2070 conditions. 2. Household forecasts based on CAGR from resolution 38-15 3. Employment forecasts based on CAGR from resolution 38-15, and a 0.92 job -to -housing ratio found in Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model Documentation (Transpo Group, 2008), Appendix C Traffic Forecasts & Traffic Operations Traffic forecasts were based on the Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model as discussed above. The model uses land use units of households and employment to forecast traffic volumes on the transportation network. The model accounts for commuting trips between home and business, shopping and school trips, as well as other trips. These model volumes were post -processed according to industry standards for use in traffic operations analysis. Exhibit 2-5 and Exhibit 2-6 show the traffic operations results based on established Jefferson County level of service thresholds. EXHIBIT 2-5 Intersection Delay & Level of Service 1. Chimacum Rd & AWSC 18.4 C 33.1 D RAB 6.4 A SR 19 ..... - --- 2. Chimacum Road & - AWSC 12.3 - -- B 36.8 E RAB - - - 20.6 C SR 116/ Oak Bay Rd --- -.... ......... ----- - -- -- - - - -......... ........... - - 3. SR 19 & Irondale TWSC 161 F >200 F RAB 34.1 C Road 4. Irondale Road & TWSC 13 B 20 C TWSC 20 C Montgomery Rd 5. SR 19 & Four TWSC 52.5 F >200 F - - - Corners Rd -- 6. SR 19 & SR 116 TWSC -- 166 ......... F - >200 --- F Signal 43.4 - D - - - - - 7. SR 116 & Cedar Ave - TWSC 18.6 C 58.3 F --- ..... AWSC - ------ 27 - - -_- D 8. Oak Bay Rd & SR TWSC 12.7 B 15.8 C TWSC 15.7 C 116/Flagler Rd - - --- - - - --- - - _-- 9. SR 19 & Airport TWSC 41 E >200 F Signal 8.2 A Rd/Woodland Dr - - - - - ... .......... ... - -- - ----- - - - - 10. SR 19 & Prospect TWSC 113.7 F >200 F Signal 18.1 B Ave 11. SR 19 & Anderson TWSC 15 C 32.6 D TWSC 30.3 D Lake Rd December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 49 12. SP 19 & West TWSC 15.8 B 29.8 D TWSC 29.8 D Valley Rd EXHIBIT2-6 Poad Segment Average Daily Trips& Level of Service SP 116/Ness Rhody Irondale Rd D Corner Rd Rd 2,600 A SP 116/Oak Irondale Flagler Rd D Bay Rd Rd 10,000 C SR Oak Bay Indian Island D 116/Flagler Rd Annex Rd Rd A 18,000 SP SP 20 Four Corners D 19/Airport Cut-off SP Four SP 116/Ness D 19/Rhody Corners Corner Rd Dr SIR SP Center Rd D 19/Rhody 116/Ness Dr Corner Rd Anderson SR 20 Rhody Dr/SR C Lake Rd 19 Cedar Ave SP Irondale Rd D 116/N ess Corner Rd Chimacum Beaver Elkins Road C Rd Valley Rd/SR 19 Chimacum Elkins Oak Bay D Rd Road Road E. Maude 5th Ave 7th Ave D St Four SP 20 Airport Cut- C Corners off/Sp 19 Irondale Rhody Patison D Rd Rd/SR 19 Street 21,000 6,000 A 21,000 6,000 A 16,000 2,600 A 24,000 14,000 C 21,000 13,000 C 21,000 10,000 C 21,000 1,500 A 17,000 1,000 A 8,500 B 8,500 B 2,900 A 21,350 E 18,850 E 12,000 c 2,050 A 1,900 A 17,000 5,000 B 7,600 B 21,000 5,000 A 8,050 B 16,000 300 A 450 A 17,000 2,600 A 4,000 A 18,000 5,400 B 10,400 C December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document I 50 Irondale Patison SR 116/Ness D Rd St. Corner Rd .._.._ Kala Point Prospect ...... Kala Point C Rd Rd Development Lower Oak Bay Water St D Hadlock Rd/SR A Rd 116 17,000 Mason St Cedar Thomas Dr D A Ave 800 Oak Bay Rd Sentinal Flagler Rd/SR C - -. ..- 21,000 Firs Rd 116 ........... Patison St S. 7th St ..........- Irondale Rd D --- Prospect - ------. _ -_ Airport - - ..... Kala Point Dr D Ave Cut- 600 A off/SR 19 A S. 7th Ave Thomas Patison St D 1,650 Dr - --.....----------- 16,000 Thomas Dr Mason St S. 7th Ave D - - -- - -.............. 5th Ave Irondale _------------- - E. Maude St D A Rd A ---- - - - - 7th Ave Irondale - --.......... W. Swaney D Rd St. 3rd St Cedar Irondale Rd D Ave Deficiencies 17,000 5,100 B 10,500 C 17,000 2,000 A 2,750 A 16,000 .......- 500 A 900 A 18,000 900 A 1,950 A 17,000 2,500 A 3,550 A - - -...................- 17,000 800 - A 900 A - -. ..- 21,000 - 2,700 A 3,750 A 16,000 500 A 1,000 A 16,000 600 A 1,250 A -- 15,000 _. 800 A 1,650 A - --.....----------- 16,000 - 900 A 1,700 A ........ .. 16,000 300 A - 450 A Under existing conditions, roadway capacity on SR 19, SR 116, and all roadways in the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA are adequate. However, there are several unsignalized intersections along SR 19 in the Irondale, Port Hadlock and Chimacum areas that experience long delays as vehicles wait for gaps in traffic on SR 19. In order to accommodate the minor street delays while also maintaining mobility on SR 19, a minimum number of interruptions to traffic flow (traffic signals or roundabouts) should be pursued. The most appropriate way to avoid excessive traffic control is to minimize the number of locations of traffic access onto SR 19 as well as control turn movements onto SR 19. The intersection of SR 19 and SR 116 (Ness's Corner) currently experiences the greatest side -street delay, and is therefore the most immediate need for signalization or roundabout installation. If traffic control is installed, traffic could be redirected to this intersection by way of further road improvements to facilitate traffic circulation and mobility. The benefits of this would include the following: ► Limited access to SR19 would increase the mobility along SR19 ► Minimize impacts of growth to the neighborhoods along Irondale Rd. ► Greater control of turn movements onto SR19 December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 51 P. Reduce existing delays on the minor leg of the intersection ► Provide safe, efficient route through the UGA for freight and other commercial traffic Improved traffic control of the SR 19/SR 116 intersection would create sufficient gaps in traffic along SR 19 to allow safer, more comfortable turn movements onto SR 19. To reduce this delay, relieve congestion and enhance safety, this intersection should be signalized or have a roundabout installed as identified in the project list summarized in Exhibit 2-9. Several intersections experience similar problems to those of the SR19 /SR 116 intersection, such as SR 19 and Irondale Road, SR 19 and Prospect Avenue, and SR 19 and Four Corners Road. Excessive minor leg delays should be reduced by improved traffic control at these intersections. Based on projected volumes, intersection improvements as shown in Exhibit 2-9 will be required at the following intersections by 2038: ► Chimacum Road and SR 116 ► SR 19 & Irondale Road ► SR 19 & 4 Corners Road ► SR 19&SR 116 P. SR 116 & Cedar Ave ► SR 19 & Woodland Dr ► SR 19 & Prospect Ave As growth and development continues in the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA as planned over the next twenty years, further improvements to the road system will be required to maintain adopted Level of Service standards. New development could be required to pay for these improvements through new construction, or pro -rata payments to defined improvements as discussed in the Transportation Facilities Assessment section. A TIA would be needed for new developments to distinguish between existing deficiencies (not growth funded) and deficiencies caused by the new development (growth funded). The forecast 2038 intersection operations, as well as the intersection operations after the installation of improved intersection traffic control are shown in Exhibit 2-7. Chimacum Road and SR 116 Intersection (Inside UGA). The Port Hadlock intersection is currently an all way stop controlled intersection in the heart of the Port Hadlock commercial district. At current traffic volumes, this intersection functions well as a stop -controlled intersection. As volumes build toward projected 2038 levels, service at this intersection begins to break down and a traffic control upgrade will be required to handle the denser, urban conditions that are expected as growth occurs in the core Port Hadlock commercial district. SR 19 and Irondale Rd (Inside UGA). The SR 19 and Irondale Rd intersection operates similarly to that of the intersection of SR 19 and SR 116. Possible widening of SR19 through the UGA to four lanes of traffic would further increase the difficulty and danger of vehicles turning onto SR19. Signalization or roundabout installation at this intersection is required to handle the volumes on both legs. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document N S2 Due to close proximity, it is possible that a signal at both SR 19/Irondale Rd and SR 19/Four- Corners Rd (just outside of the UGA) could place unfavorable restrictions on the mobility of SR 19. Signal Density on SR 19, as described in the Transportation Research Board's (TCB) Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), is borderline to recommended levels with two signals at these intersections. To minimize the number of stops along SR 19 and reduce financial costs, it is recommended that an alternate solution to signalization of both intersections be studied, as suggested in the Transportation Facilities Assessment, below. SR 116 and Cedar Ave (Inside UGA). Development along SR 116 and in the Port Hadlock commercial district will increase the importance of SR 116 as a major collector of SR 19. Both legs of this intersection will experience increased volumes and an unacceptable level of service. It is desired and anticipated that SR 116 will continue to be the primary route to connect the Port Hadlock core and SR 19. Forecast 2038 volumes would require either an all -way stop controlled intersection, or the installation of a traffic signal or roundabout. Chimacum Road and SR 19 Intersection (Outside UGA). Increasing volumes at this all way stop controlled intersection will require signalization or roundabout installation to maintain mobility on SR 19 and handle increasing volumes along Chimacum Road /Center Road due to growth and development expected in the Port Hadlock commercial core. SR 19 and West Valley Rd (Outside UGA). Currently this intersection has both left and right turn lanes with adequate storage in each. However, this intersection is the principal access to Chimacum School and at peak times experiences long delays due to traffic to and from the school including numerous school buses. Undesirable delays and safety concerns may dictate improvements at this intersection. SR 19 Roadway Level of Service capacity for SR 19 as a two-lane highway with turn lane median is a maximum of 20,000 ADT for LOS threshold "D ". The 2038 volumes for all segments within the UGA are projected to exceed capacity and result in the roadway operating at LOS E. Capacity improvements will have to be completed to increase the level of service of SR 19 to acceptable standards both inside and outside of the UGA. Typically, this involves the addition of travel lanes in each direction including illumination, stormwater mitigation, right-of-way acquisition, and wetland reparations. Access management improvements could improve the overall capacity, but would require improved intersections treatments at Irondale Road to the north and SR 116 to the south. SR 116 Roadway Level of Service capacity for SR 116 as a two-lane highway is a maximum of 20,000 ADT for LOS threshold "D". The 2038 volumes for the segments within the UGA are not projected to exceed this threshold, and will operate at LOS B. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 53 EXHIBIT 2-7 Forecast 2038 Baseline & With Project Intersection Operations Source: Transpo Group, 2077 December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 11 54 Environmental Considerations Human activity can have a major impact on vegetation, wildlife, and water resources. Land use policies seek to protect the environment, conserve our resources, and permit future development only in areas that can support it without significant adverse impact. Protecting the natural environment, including environmentally sensitive lands in developed areas of the UGA requires the following: ► Preserving ecological balance ► Maintaining or improving air and water quality ► Retaining open space in its natural state ► Protecting groundwater from pollution P. Providing public access to and setbacks from environmentally sensitive land New developments within the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA will be required to minimize and mitigate adverse environmental impacts. The UGA designation will have little impact on the transportation system. This is not to say that there will not transportation issues or needs associated with growth in and adjacent to the UGA, only that designation as a UGA is not the overriding factor. The foremost effect the UGA will have on transportation will be when the availability of sewers to the commercial/industrial/multi-family zoned designated areas allows them to be developed more intensely and generate higher traffic volumes. Transportation decisions are not, and should not be, exempt from environmental review. Impacts to the natural and built environment need to be taken into consideration before any major transportation improvement projects are made. Most transportation projects are subject to state and federal environmental regulations as well as any local environmental laws that apply. County road projects routinely follow NEPA/SEPA regulations unless they are specifically exempted. Concurrency The concurrency requirement in the Growth Management Act (GMA) states that "...public facilities and services ... shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards." [GMA, Section 2, Planning Goals 02)] This means that public facilities and services must be in place to serve the proposed use at the level of service (LOS) set by the community. Some improvements may be completed in whole or in part, by new development within the UGA. Under current State law and Jefferson' County Comprehensive Plan policies, highways owned by the State (State Routes) are not bound by the constraints of concurrency requirements. In these December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 55 instances, the timing and prioritization of improvements is ultimately that of the Washington State Department of Transportation. Typically, WSDOT coordinates with the local jurisdiction and regional transportation planning organization to maintain a balance between the free -flow movement of people and goods, and the needs of the local community. Transportation Facilities Assessment A list of long-term transportation improvement projects have been identified and evaluated to address the needs and issues identified in the LOS evaluation. The transportation projects that have been identified address the needs for motor vehicles and focus on improving mobility, safety, circulation, and access in the Irondale and Port Hadlock UGA. Many of the improvements also include facilities for non -motorized transportation, but specific non -motorized projects are identified in the County's adopted Non -motorized Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan. Eventually the improvement projects will be incorporated into updates of the County six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the regional PRTPO Plan, and the WSDOT Sate Highway System Plan. The Quimper Peninsula travel demand model was used to evaluate improvement alternatives for the roadways and intersections in the Irondale and Port Hadlock UGA. Low-cost improvements were evaluated before more complex and expensive solutions were analyzed. Low-cost improvements included minor traffic control changes, signal timing or phasing changes, or the addition of turn pockets. More complex solutions included the addition of through lanes, changes in traffic control devices, or geometric reconstruction and/or realignment of intersections and roadways. Each improvement project was treated as an integral component of the transportation system, and the effects of each improvement project on adjacent roads and intersections were factored into the analysis. The transportation improvement projects have been sorted into three categories: intersection, roadway, and access management improvements. The projects are illustrated in Exhibit 2-8 and listed in Exhibit 2-9. Exhibit 2-9 lists each improvement project and includes a brief description of the project. The projects are based upon the detailed analysis completed as part of the Quimper Peninsula Transportation Study, which contains a more detailed description of each project and a brief justification summary. Intersection Improvements—Intersection improvement projects include the construction of left - turn lanes, right -turn lanes, refuge/merge lanes, roundabouts, and traffic signals. Many of the future level of service deficiencies in the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA are anticipated to be located at intersections. Most of the major intersections along SR 19 will require some form of traffic control improvement with the forecast traffic growth as left -turns to and from the highway will become more and more difficult, increasing delays, and reducing safety. Intersection improvements will need to be made at key intersections to compliment the access management improvements and circulation roads envisioned in the UGA. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 56 Roadway Improvements—Roadway improvements include the construction of new roadways, extending and/or reconstructing existing roadways, adding truck climbing/passing lanes, and realigning roadways. Roadway reconstruction projects involve rehabilitating or improving the base, sub -base, and pavement surface of old or sub -standard roadways. Reconstruction might also include roadway widening to increase lane widths and/or add shoulders, or the addition of curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lights, and storm water facilities, where necessary. In the UGA, roadway improvements mostly compliment the identified intersection improvements, such as re -alignment of Four Corners Road to improve the intersection with Irondale Road. Other improvements include a passing/truck lane on SR 19 as additional industrial development around the Airport and in the region will contribute to a higher number of trucks in the future. The passing/truck lane allows slower vehicles to ascend at a slower rate while leaving a lane open for passenger vehicles to continue theirjourney unimpeded. Access Management—Access management techniques are used to create an environment where less traffic flow interruptions occur to vehicles on the main line by regulating the location, frequency, and type of access that is granted along a corridor. Access management techniques on SR 19 will be important as development intensifies in the UGA. The section of SR 19 between SR 116 and Irondale Road, expected to fall below the LOS standards by 2038, is a good example where access management techniques should be considered. As growth occurs on SR 19, improved access will be needed to make development viable. Reducing the number of driveways and consolidating access points will be an important improvement strategy to address both safety and mobility, while also allowing for more redevelopment opportunities along the corridor. Intersections such as SR 19 and SR 116, SR 19 and Kennedy Road, and SR 19 and Irondale Road could be designed as key intersections from which access points to new local circulation roads and new development is provided. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 57 New Roadways Roadway Widening/Reconstruction County Boundary Ilrondale-Port Hadlock UGA Jefferson Countv Int'I Airport SMILES J j.2h 0t Source: Transpo Group. 2077 December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 58 EXHIBIT 2-9 UGA Transportation Capital Project List Il SR 19 & Intersectio Construct a one -lane roundabout to improve Center/Chimacu n traffic flow and safety, and serve as a gateway m Rd -- .................. - --- ......... into the Port Hadlock UGA. 12 SR 19 & ----- - -- ............. Intersectio - Construct a refuge/merge lane for motorists West Valley Rd n turning left off of West Valley Road to improve mobility, safety, and access. Would be combined with pedestrian crossing enhancements as part of the Rick Tollefson ------------- - -- - ......... ----- ---- Trail and/or a Safe Routes to School project. 13 SR 19 & Anderson Intersectio Add a left -turn lane on Anderson Lake Road Lake Rd n and a left -turn refuge/merge lane and northbound left -turn lane on SR 19 to improve mobility and safety. 14 SR 116 & Yes Intersectio Construct a roundabout to eliminate the 4- Chimacum/Irond n way stop control which would improve ale Rd mobility, safety, and serve as a gateway into -- -- - --- - -- the Port Hadlock UGA. 15 SR 116 & Yes - Intersectio - - - Add a southbound left -turn lane to Cedar Cedar Ave n Avenue and an eastbound left -turn lane to SR .... - .. - -- - - ....... 116 to improve mobility and safety. 16 SR 19 & SR 116 Yes Intersectio Install a traffic signal, or construct a one -lane n roundabout, to improve traffic operations, mobility, safety, and provide an enhanced ------ - --- pedestrian crossing. - ...... 17 SR 19 & Yes Intersectio The intersection serves as a placeholder to Kennedy Rd n identify the general area between SR 116 and Irondale Road where intersection improvements could be made to compliment access management treatments on SR 19, such as Project #Al. Further study may show that a location in the vicinity of Kennedy Road may be better suited to provide frontage road traffic control or an opportunity for u -turn movements to provide improved circulation and access to development along SR 19. 18 SR 19 & Yes .......... - Intersectio _.._... .._.... - -- Construct a two-lane roundabout to improve Irondale Rd n traffic operations and improve mobility and safety. A roundabout can serve as a gateway to the Port Hadlock UGA. Coordinate with the re -alignment of Four Corners Road (Project #R6). December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 59 19 SR 19 & Yes Intersectio Install a traffic signal, or construct a Prospect Ave n roundabout, with emergency vehicle access signage and channelization improvements for the proposed fire station south of the airport. The intersection could serve as an alternate access point to a new local access street serving the Port property south of the airport on the west side of SR 19 while also improving safety and access to Prospect Avenue to the east. 112 SR 19 & Airport Yes Intersectio Construct a traffic signal, or roundabout, with Rd n a dedicated northbound left -turn lane to improve traffic operations, mobility, and safety. Coordinate with possible widening of SR 19 to add a northbound passing lane 117 Chimacum Road No Intersectio Reconstruct intersection to provide improved & Elkins Road n channelization on the west approach and center left -turn lanes along Chimacum Road to improve mobility, safety, and access. Includes pedestrian crossing enhancements as part of the Rick Tollefson Trail and gateway features to identify the entrance into the Port Hadlock UGA. RS SR 19 Yes Prospect Construct a northbound truck Ave to climbing/passing lane on the ascent to SR 20 Theatre Rd to improve mobility and safety. Combine with intersection improvement 112 to provide safe access into and out of Woodland Drive. R6 Four Corners Yes From the Realign the roadway by moving the Roadway existing intersection with SR 19 south to align with the Realignment intersectio intersection of Irondale Road.Al n with SR 19 to Irondale Rd Al SR 19 Yes SR 116 to Access management, driveway consolidation, Irondale Rd and circulation road improvements coordinated with improvements to facilitate turn movements or u -turns at or near the intersection of SR 19 with Kennedy Road. The Map ID of each project corresponds to the project ID as illustrated in Exhibit 2-8, and also corresponds to the project information contained in the Quimper Peninsula Transportation Study. Addressing LCIS Deficiencies A total of 12 intersections were evaluated within or in the immediate proximity to the UGA. Of the 12 intersections, it was found that seven intersections operated at a LOS E or F during the PM peak hour. In addition, the roadway capacity analysis resulted in a segment of SR 19 north of its intersection with SR 116 to operate at LOS E by the year 2038. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 11 60 The intersection improvements that are listed in Exhibit 2-9 are intended to reduce or eliminate the number of intersections that will operate poorly in the future by reducing average control delays, improving mobility and safety, and providing better access to properties expected to develop over the next 20 years. The roadway improvements will provide additional capacity to key segments of SR 19 that provide direct access to the UGA, thereby improving operating conditions and helping to relieve future congestion. The travel demand model was used to test the transportation improvements. The effects of each improvement project on adjacent roads and intersections were factored into the analysis. Exhibit 2- 5 contains a summary of intersection LOS for existing conditions, future baseline conditions, and future "With Projects" conditions for each study intersection. Two additional intersections have been added, including the intersection of SR 19 and Kennedy Road which is part of an access management strategy for SR 19 between SR 116 and Irondale Road, and the Chimacum Road and Elkins Road intersection which improves the pedestrian crossing as part of the extension of the Rick Tollefson Trail. A detailed summary of intersection LOS and channelization for each project is summarized in the Quimper Peninsula Transportation Study document. While additional intersection improvements will reduce delay for side street traffic volumes and improve local access in the UGA, they are likely to increase travel times for regional highway users along the SR 19 corridor. The County and WSDOT will need to work closely within one another to consider the trade-offs between corridor mobility and local access needs when prioritizing and implementing the intersection improvements identified for the state highways. Growth and development in the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA will have some impacts to the transportation system. A significant portion of that impact will occur on SR 19. WSDOT has jurisdiction over this corridor. Continued and increased intergovernmental coordination between WSDOT and Jefferson County will become more important to coordinate transportation improvements within and adjacent to the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA. The coordination will be necessary to accommodate future population growth and development while mitigating the resulting impacts and increased congestion from growth both within and outside the UGA. Implementation of the Transportation Element involves several strategies. One strategy includes coordinating with WSDOT and the PRTPO to build support and secure funding to complete the transportation improvement projects along the state highways, as conditions warrant. Another strategy includes the pursuit of grants and other regional or statewide funding, which will be especially critical in the implementation of state highway improvements within the UGA and completion of the non -motorized system. The County will also need to review its development review processes regularly to assure that the impacts of growth are mitigated and transportation improvements are completed concurrent with new development for County roadways. However, if improvements are unable to be funded on County roadways to meet adopted level of service (LOS) standards, then the County will need to reassess its LOS standards, land use plan, or funding sources. The annual Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program will allow the County to match shorter -term improvement project needs with land use activity and available funding. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 11 61 The analysis shows that overall; impacts from the development of the UGA on the transportation system and potential transportation needs in the UGA and adjacent areas are manageable. While the UGA designation may impact transportation by increasing demand earlier than it would have otherwise occurred, many of the impacts would still be likely to occur without UGA development. The primary concern has been and continues to be the SR19 Corridor and how future adjacent land use will impact its ability to carry through -traffic. While this analysis considers the overall growth of the UGA and is based on the land use assumptions provided and known at this time, further analysis of the transportation system should be undertaken as development takes place to determine project implementation and timing. December 2018 Jefferson County I Transportation Technical Document 1 62 Appendix D CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN TECHNICAL DOCUMENT Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 F ility Capital •• Technical Document December 2018 1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................5 1.1 Background & Purpose................................................................................................................................................................5 1.2 Fiscal Policies.....................................................................................................................................................................................10 1.3 Level of Service Effects...............................................................................................................................................................10 1.4 Reassessment Policy.....................................................................................................................................................................13 2 Fiscal Analysis.................................................................................................................................................................14 2.1 Background & Purpose...............................................................................................................................................................14 2.2 Dedicated Capital Revenues..................................................................................................................................................14 2.3 General Capital Revenues.........................................................................................................................................................16 2.4 Notes. Bonds, & Grants................................................................................................................................................................17 2.5 Six -Year Projected Funding & Cost Comparison.....................................................................................................17 3 Capital Facilities Assessment..................................................................................................................................18 3.1 Law Enforcement............................................................................................................................................................................18 3.2 Parks & Recreation........................................................................................................................................................................22 3.3 Public Administration.................................................................................................................................................................26 3.4 Sewer........................................................................................................................................................................................................31 3.5 Solid Waste.........................................................................................................................................................................................33 3.6 Stormwater........................................................................................................................................................................................36 3.7 Transportation..................................................................................................................................................................................37 0 3.8 Education.............................................................................................................................................................................................43 3.9 Fire Protection.................................................................................................................................................................................58 3.10 Water......................................................................................................................................................................................................69 Capital Facilities Element Strategies..........................................................................................................................79 Exhibit List Exhibit 1-1 Capital Facilities & Services Addressed..............................................................................................................5 Exhibitl-2 County -wide Population Growth Assumptions..........................................................................................7 Exhibit 1-3 Capital Facilities & Public Services Provided to Unincorporated Jefferson County.........7 Exhibit 1-4 Levels of Service for County -owned Facilities..............................................................................................11 Exhibit 1-5 Infrastructure Needs & Capacity Projections, 2018-2037....................................................................12 Exhibit 2-1 Real Estate Excise Tax Revenue 2009-2017 (Year of Estimate$).................................................16 Exhibit 2-2 Estimated Capital Project Costs by Category (2018$)...........................................................................17 Exhibit 3-1 Inmate Correction Facilities Inventory .............................................................................................................19 Exhibit 3-2 Sheriffs Administration, Investigation, Patrol Inventory .....................................................................19 Exhibit 3-3 Justice Facilities Inventory .........................................................................................................................................19 Exhibit 3-4 Inmate Correction Facilities Capacity Analysis........................................................................................20 Exhibit 3-5 Sheriffs Administration, Investigation, Patrol Capacity Analysis...............................................20 Exhibit 3-6 Justice Facilities Capacity Analysis......................................................................................................................21 Exhibit 3-7 Law Enforcement: Project List & Funding Source (Cost in Thousands 2018$) ..................22 Exhibit 3-8 Law Enforcement Summary of Capital Costs (2018$).........................................................................22 Exhibit 3-9 Law Enforcement Summary of Capital Revenues (2018$)...............................................................22 Exhibit3-10 Jefferson County Parks................................................................................................................................................23 Exhibit 3-11 Parks Levels of Service Analysis.............................................................................................................................24 Exhibit 3-12 Parks Levels of Service Alternative......................................................................................................................25 Exhibit 3-13 PROS Plan Parks Project List & Funding Source (Cost in Thousands 2018$) ......................26 Exhibit 3-14 Animal Control Shelter Current Facilities Inventory .............................................................................27 Exhibit 3-15 Community Centers Current Facilities Inventory ....................................................................................27 Exhibit 3-16 General Administrative Offices Current Facilities Inventory ...........................................................27 Exhibit 3-17 Maintenance Shop Facilities Current Facilities Inventory ................................................................28 Exhibit 3-18 Animal Control Shelter Capacity Analysis....................................................................................................28 Exhibit 3-19 Community Centers Capacity Analysis...........................................................................................................29 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 2 Exhibit 3-20 General Administrative Offices Capacity Analysis..................................................................................29 Exhibit 3-21 Maintenance Shop Facilities Capacity Analysis.......................................................................................30 Exhibit 3-22 Public Administration Project List & Funding Source (Cost in Thousands $) ....................30 Exhibit 3-23 Public Administration: Summary of Capital Costs (2018$)...............................................................31 Exhibit 3-24 Public Administration: Summary of Capital Revenues (2018$).....................................................31 Exhibit 3-25 Growth & Potential Sewer Demand..................................................................................................................32 Exhibit 3-26 Solid Waste Facilities Current Facilities Inventory ..................................................................................34 Exhibit 3-27 Potential Solid Waste Demand.............................................................................................................................35 Exhibit 3-28 Funding Strategies for Recommendations.................................................................................................35 Exhibit 3-29 County Road Miles by Functional Class (Thru Lane Surface)..........................................................37 Exhibit 3-30 Transportation Capital Facilities Projects, 2018-2023..........................................................................38 Exhibit 3-31 Transportation Funding Sources, 2018-2023..............................................................................................39 Exhibit 3-32 Port Hadlock/Irondale Area Improvement Projects..............................................................................41 Exhibit 3-33 SR 19/SR 20 Corridor Plan Intersection Improvement (2009$ in Millions).........................42 Exhibit 3-34 School Districts Serving Jefferson County....................................................................................................43 Exhibit3-35 School Districts Map......................................................................................................................................................44 Exhibit 3-36 Brinnon District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio.......................................................................................45 Exhibit 3-37 Brinnon District Facility Information................................................................................................................45 Exhibit 3-38 Chimacum District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio...............................................................................46 Exhibit 3-39 Chimacum District Facility Information.........................................................................................................46 Exhibit 3-40 Port Townsend District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio......................................................................47 Exhibit 3-41 Port Townsend District Facility Information...............................................................................................47 Exhibit 3-42 Queets-Clearwater District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio.............................................................48 Exhibit 3-43 Queets-Clearwater District Facility Information......................................................................................48 Exhibit 3-44 Quilcene District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio.....................................................................................48 Exhibit 3-45 Quilcene District Facility Information..............................................................................................................49 Exhibit 3-46 Quillayute Valley District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio..................................................................49 Exhibit 3-47 Quillayute Valley Facility Information.............................................................................................................50 Exhibit 3-48 Sequim District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio......................................................................................50 Exhibit 3-49 Sequim District Facility Information..................................................................................................................51 Exhibit 3-50 Washington State General Education Average Class Size...............................................................52 Exhibit 3-51 Brinnon School District Level of Service.........................................................................................................52 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 3 Exhibit 3-52 Chimacum School District Level of Service.................................................................................................53 Exhibit 3-53 Port Townsend School District Level of Service........................................................................................53 Exhibit 3-54 Queets-Clearwater School District Level of Service...............................................................................54 Exhibit 3-55 Quilcene School District Level of Service.......................................................................................................54 Exhibit 3-56 Quillayute Valley School District Level of Service....................................................................................55 Exhibit 3-57 Sequim School District Level of Service.........................................................................................................55 Exhibit 3-58 Fire Districts Serving Jefferson County, 2017...............................................................................................58 Exhibit3-59 Fire Districts Map.............................................................................................................................................................59 Exhibit 3-60 Jefferson County Fire Districts & Stations.....................................................................................................60 Exhibit 3-61 East Jefferson Fire & Rescue Inventory of Apparatus............................................................................61 Exhibit 3-62 District No. 2—Quilcene Inventory of Apparatus......................................................................................62 Exhibit 3-63 District No. 3—Port Ludlow Inventory of Apparatus...............................................................................63 Exhibit 3-64 District No. 4—Brinnon Inventory of Apparatus........................................................................................63 Exhibit 3-65 District No. 5—Discovery Bay—Gardiner Inventory of Apparatus..................................................64 Exhibit 3-66 District No. 7—Clearwater Inventory of Apparatus..................................................................................65 Exhibit 3-67 East Jefferson Fire & Rescue Level of Service............................................................................................. 66 Exhibit 3-68 District No. 2—Quilcene Level of Service........................................................................................................ 66 Exhibit 3-69 District No. 3—Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue Fire District Level of Service..................................67 Exhibit 3-70 District No. 4—Brinnon Fire District Level of Service..............................................................................67 Exhibit 3-71 District No. 5—Discovery Bay—Gardiner Level of Service................................................................... 68 Exhibit 3-72 District No. 7—Clearwater Level of Service................................................................................................... 68 Exhibit 3-73 Potable Water System Current Facilities Inventory ..............................................................................70 Exhibit 3-74 Department of Health Water System Compliance..............................................................................70 Exhibit 3-75 Individual Water Current Capital Inventory Serving More Than 100 People......................71 Exhibit3-76 Group A Water Systems..............................................................................................................................................73 Exhibit 3-77 1997 Population Projection for 20 -year Planning Horizon...............................................................74 Exhibit 3-78 Growth & Potential Water Demand..................................................................................................................74 Exhibit 3-79 Port Townsend Water System Project List & Funding Source.......................................................75 Exhibit 3-80 Public Utility District #1 Project List & Funding Source (2011$).....................................................76 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 4 The Growth Management Act (GMA) specifies that the capital facilities plan (CFP) element should consist of a) an inventory of existing capital facilities owned by public entities; b) a forecast of the future needs for capital facilities; c) the proposed locations and capacities of expanded or new capital facilities; d) a six-year capital facilities plan that will finance capital facilities within projected funding capacities and clearly identifies sources of public money for such purposes; and e) a requirement to reassess the land use element if probable funding falls short of existing needs. (RCW 36.70a.070 (3)) Recent Growth Management Hearings Board cases have placed more importance on the preparation and implementation of CFPs. The key points include: ► Capital facilities plans should address the 20 -year planning period and be consistent with growth allocations assumed in the Land Use Element. P. Capital facilities plans should also demonstrate an ability to serve the full urban growth area (UGA). ► Financial plans should address at least a six-year period and funding sources should be specific and committed. Counties and cities should provide a sense of the funding sources for the 20 - year period, though it can be less detailed than for the six-year period. Key Facilities According to WAC 365-196-415, the inventory and analysis of capital facilities must include, at a minimum, water systems, sewer systems, stormwater systems, schools, parks and recreation facilities, police facilities, and fire facilities. This CFP Technical Document addresses the capital facilities and services listed below. Note that utilities (electricity and telecommunications) are addressed in Element 8, Capital Facilities & Utilities, beginning at Section 8.4. EXHIBIT 1-1 Capital Facilities & Services Addressed Law Enforcement Policing and Sheriff services Court systems Corrections facilities Parks and Recreation Owning and maintaining public parks and recreation facilities December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document Government Administrative Offices Community Centers Maintenance Shop Facilities Animal Control Facilities County sewer plans for Port Hadlock/Irondale Special district sewer system for Port Ludlow County solid waste system County stormwater system County road and transportation facilities Special district educational facilities Special district fire protection facilities Special district distribution and treatment of potable water Agencies providing services have physical assets- buildings, land, infrastructure, equipment, and this CFP identifies what level of demand for these assets may occur as the Land Use Element is implemented and the population grows. Agencies may identify projects that ensure the demand for their services can be met over time. For the purposes of this CFP, a capital facility project is defined as: ► Projects to create, expand or modify a capital facility that have a minimum cost of $15,000 and have a life expectancy of at least five years. • Jefferson County is in the north -central portion of Washington's Olympic Peninsula. The county is bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean, and on the east by the waters of the Admiralty Inlet and Hood Canal. Clallam County and the Strait of Juan de Fuca define the northern border, while the southern boundaries are defined by Mason and Grays Harbor Counties. Jefferson County comprises 1,808 square miles. The Olympic National Park and National Forest, which bisect the county into western and eastern halves, comprise approximately 65% of the county's 1.16 million acres of land. About another 20% of land is under the jurisdiction of federal and state agencies. The county is rural with a population density in 2017 at 17.39 per sq. mi. Most of the county's population, nearly 96%, resides in eastern Jefferson County. Jefferson County has one incorporated city, Port Townsend—the largest community. There are two Master Planned Resorts, Port Ludlow and the designated—yet undeveloped—Pleasant Harbor. The bulk of the county's population is located primarily in the northeast portion of the county, in the communities of Port Townsend, the Tri -Area (Irondale, Port Hadlock and Chimacum), and Port Ludlow. Quilcene and Brinnon are the largest communities in the southern portion of the county. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document Population Growth Assumptions Consistent with the Land Use Element, the CFP is based on the following population growth data through the six-year (2018-2023) and 20 -year (2018-2038) planning period. EXHIBIT 1-2 County -wide Population Growth Assumptions 2018 31,667 2019 31,978 2020 32,291 2021 32,608 2022 32,927 2023 33,250 2038 39,221 Source: Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) and Jefferson County Resolution #38-15 on October 26, 2015. Providers of capital facilities and services are listed in the table below, with a focus on those who serve unincorporated Jefferson County. Many agencies by law or by choice prepare system plans containing detailed inventories, levels of service, and capital projects. These system plans are hereby incorporated by reference as amended. Law Enforcement Parks and Recreation Capita) Facilities & Public Services Provided to Unincorporated Jefferson County Jefferson County Sherriff Jefferson County Jefferson County Sheriffs Office Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Version, 2018 _.... ..- Jefferson County Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan Update, 2015, Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Department of Public Works December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 7 Service Topic Providers Guiding Plans Jefferson County Jefferson County Strategic Plan, Administration County Administrator's Office, 2018 Sewer Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA-Jefferson County Port Ludlow- Olympic Water and Sewer Solid Waste Jefferson County Stormwater Jefferson County Transportation Jefferson County Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization Jefferson Transit Authority ...... -- ._. - ... _......_ ..._.._.__... Education Brinnon School District No. 46 Chimacum School District No. 49 Port Townsend School District No. 50 Queets-Clearwater School District No. 20 Quilcene School District No. 48 Port Townsend School District No. 50 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document Individual operations plans for community centers, maintenance facilities, and animal control facilities Port Hadlock Wastewater System: Urban Growth Area Sewer Facility Plan, 2008 Design Plans & Specifications, 2013 Jefferson County, Solid Waste Management Plan, September 2016 Port Hadlock/ Irondale Urban Growth Area Stormwater Management Plan, May 2004 Jefferson County Surface Water Management Plan, November 2006 Port Hadlock /Irondale Urban Growth Area Transportation Plan, May 2004 Quimper Peninsula Travel Demand Model, October 2008 Nonmotorized Transportation Plan, 2010 Quimper Peninsula Transportation Study, January 2012 Peninsula RTPO Regional Transportation Plan 2035 (May 2013) Jefferson County Public Works Transportation Improvement Plan, 2017 Jefferson Transit, Transit Development Plan 2017-2022 & 2016 Annual Report, August 2017 Individual Operational Plans Fire Protection Jefferson County Fire Protection District Individual Operational Plans No. 1—East Jefferson Fire and Rescue Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 2—Quilcene Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 3 - Port Ludlow Fire and Rescue Jefferson County Fire Protection District No.4—Brinnon Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 5—Discovery Bay—Gardiner Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 6 - Cape George/Kala Point/Beckett Point - Merged Jefferson County Fire District No. 7- Clearwater-Queets Water Port Townsend Jefferson County Water District No. l - Paradise Bay Jefferson County Water District No. 2 - Brinnon Jefferson County Water District No. 3 - Coyle Port Ludlow Drainage District Port of Port Townsend Public Utility District No.I of Jefferson County Source: BERK, 2018. Connections to Other Elements Jefferson County Coordinated Water System Plan, June 1997. Pending update Jefferson County Public Utility District #1 Water System Plan 2011 This CFP Technical Document supports the Comprehensive Plan Facilities and Utilities Element, which contains goals and policies per the GMA requirements for the CFP element. This Appendix also supports watershed goals and policies in the Environment Element. The CFP is consistent with the Land Use Element. The CFP also integrates inventories, service demand, and potential improvements from the Transportation Element and the Open Space, Parks & Recreation, Historic & Cultural Preservation Element. The CFP incorporates by reference more detailed County system plans. The CFP analysis responds to the Land Use Element proposals for growth and development. The CFP analyzes fiscal impacts of growth and land use must be re -assessed if probable funding falls short. The CFP may also adopt other policies, such as lowering its level of service standards, to keep the CFP and Land Use Element compatible. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document The CFP also describes principles or prioritization to assist with balancing needs, costs revenues, and public input. The CFP addresses a short-term six-year period and a 20 -year period consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The six-year timeframe is more detailed and incorporates more detailed fiscal analysis. The 20 -year horizon is more visionary and is driven by goals/policies, has broader conceptual fiscal analysis, and may change more over time as context and priorities change. The CFP uses sound fiscal policies to provide adequate public facilities consistent with the Land Use Element. In Chapter 2, the CFP presents revenue projections and compares revenues to identified capital costs. The revenue analysis identifies the potential ability to fill potential gaps with other funding sources. In Chapter 3, the CFP identifies funding sources for each capital project. As part of the annual budget, the County adopts a more detailed capital improvement program implementing the CFP. Additionally, the County adopts the six-year transportation improvement program. These more detailed improvement programs draw from this broader and longer-term CFP as well as other plan elements. The County operates in a fiscally prudent manner. It has established minimum fund balance requirements for most of its funds. The County uses a five-year General Fund balance projection model to evaluate the impact of various potential decisions on the fiscal health of the General Fund. This technique has enabled the County to take appropriate fiscal actions well in advance to ensure minimum fund balance requirements are met. The County also manages its debt very responsibly in accordance with its adopted Debt Policy. Borrowing is kept to the absolute minimum and is only used for essential facilities. County Facilities Levels of Service (LOS) are established in the CFP and represent quantifiable measures of capacity. They are minimum standards adopted by the County to provide capital facilities and services to the community at a certain level of quality and within the financial capacity of the County. For example, acres of parks per 1,000 population. LOS and the need for County facilities are inversely proportional. The higher the established LOS, the more of the related facilities will be required. The reverse is also true: reducing the LOS reduces the December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 10 need for related facilities. There is a range of service levels that meet the needs of a growing community. Service levels that are two low will fail to meet the demand. Service levels that are too high may cause a community to add facilities that aren't needed. The table below identifies currently adopted levels of service, and how they are proposed for adjustment in the six-year or 20 -year planning period with this 2018 Periodic Update to balance service quality, demand, and financial capability. EXHIBIT 1-4 Levels of Service for County -owned Facilities Law Enforcement 975 sq. ft./k residents 825 sq. ft./k residents Corrections Facility 1.9 beds/k residents ....... ......... _.._...__._. 1.75 beds/k residents County Sheriff Facilities 244.5 sq. ft./k residents --- ..... - 240 sq. ft./k residents County Justice Facilities 732.4 sq. ft./k residents 610 sq. ft./k residents Parks and Recreation Per 2015 PROS Plan Per 2015 PROS Plan ...... ......... __..... ......... Regional ..._ 19.07 acres /k residents .- _...... 19.07 acres /k residents - - - - Community 3.05 acres /k residents 3.05 acres /k residents Neighborhood -- -- - ---- --- - - - 0.16 acres /k residents - --- - - - -- 0.16 acres /k residents -- ------- ------ - - ---------------------------------------------- Open Open Space - ---- --- - - 4.85 acres /k residents - -- --- 4.85 acres /k residents Special Use --- 3.24 acres /k residents -- - ---- ----- -- 3.24 acres /k residents Trails: Base LOS 0.52 miles/k residents 0.52 miles/k residents Trails: Target LOS if 1.83 miles /k residents 1.83 acres /k residents funding allows Public Administration Animal Control Shelter 74.9 sq. ft./k residents Community Centers 1,277.6 sq. ft./k residents Administrative Facilities 1,509.7 sq. ft./k residents Maintenance Shop Facilities Sewer & Water System Port Headlock / Irondale UGA Solid Waste Waste Recycling Stormwater Standard 1.48 beds/k residents 200 sq. ft./k residents 515 sq. ft./k residents Amend PROS Plan ----------- - - - 18.43 acres /k residents 2.94 acres /k residents 0.18 acres /k residents ._.-........................ 4.69 acres /k residents _.. ....._.... ---- 3.24 acres /k residents 0.52 miles/k residents 1.83 acres /k residents 69 sq. ft./k residents 58 sq. ft./k residents 1,185 sq. ft./k residents 1,005 sq. ft./k residents 1,200 sq. ft./k residents 1,020 sq. ft./k residents 1,078.9 sq. ft./k 975 sq. ft./k residents 825 sq. ft./k residents residents - -- - -- ---------- ------------ Pending -._................... -----......----- _ _ _---- Pending ................. ..._....................... .... _.. Pending 4.20 pounds per capita 3.12 pounds per capita 3.12 pounds per capita per day per day per day 0.80 pounds per 2.8 pounds per capita 2.8 pounds per capita capita per day per day per day Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 11 Transportation - --------- .._._.........._.... ------ --- - ---- ---------._.._...._..__...._._......._................._..............._..----------------- _------------------- ............ ._..................... . Rural Roads C C C UGA Roads, MPR Roads, D D D Highways of Regional Significance Source: Jefferson County Given the LOS adjustments in the table above, there are minimal deficiencies, consisting of trails as documented in the 2015 PROS Plan. Regarding other park classifications, to avoid deficiencies in 2038 the plan would need to be amended. Population Projected 33,250 Law Enforcement County Corrections Inmate Facilities No Deficiency—Adjusted County Sheriff Facilities No Deficiency—Adjusted County Justice Facilities No Deficiency—Adjusted Parks & Recreation Facilities Regional Parks No Deficiency Community Parks No Deficiency Neighborhood Parks No Deficiency Open Space No Deficiency Special Use No Deficiency Trails Deficiency (33.7) Public Administration 39,221 No Deficiency—Adjusted No Deficiency—Adjusted No Deficiency—Adjusted No Deficiency—Adjusted No Deficiency—Adjusted No Deficiency—Adjusted No Deficiency—Adjusted No Deficiency Deficiency (44.6) Solid Waste Facilities Solid Waste Facilities Stormwater Facilities* Stormwater Management Flood Control Facilities Transportation: County Roads** No Deficiency—Adjusted No Deficiency—Adjusted ............ ..__. -- - - - -- Pending Pending Pending Pending December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 12 Rural Roads - - -- .......- - - No Deficiency - -- ......... No Deficiency ---- -------- ._- _ - Urban Growth Areas (UGA) -- ._ ....... No Deficiency - - No Deficiency Master Planned Resort (MPR) ---- ----------- No Deficiency ---- ......._..I No Deficiency Designated Designated Highways of Regional No Deficiency No Deficiency Significance 'The County has adopted standards from the Washington Department of Ecology "Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington." "The County Public Works department maintains a County Road Inventory that inventory does not include Streets in the City of Port Townsend or State Highways. The capacity analysis and traffic forecasts indicate that at the planning horizon year of 2038, all County roads are expected to operate at or above the adopted level of service (LOS) standard. A few State Route segments will exceed their estimated capacity based on the level of service standards established by WSDOT and the PRTPO, and the roadway LOS methodology adopted by the County. Concurrency applies to County roads as well as intersections in the Tri -Area. See 3.7 for additional information, as well as Appendix C Transportation Technical Appendix. Levels of Service Non -County Facilities Level of service standards for non -county public services are evaluated including: ► Education: students per classroom ► Fire Protection: fire units and emergency service units per 1,000 population ► Water: gallons per day/equivalent residential unit These standards were established in prior CFP elements. Where there are differences with adopted standards, options are noted for adjustments. 'd Those facilities and services necessary to support growth should have LOS standards and facilities. The County must reassess the land use element and other elements of the comprehensive plan if the probable funding falls short of meeting the need for facilities that are determined by a county or city to be necessary for development. Growth, LOS standards, and a funded capital improvement program are to be in balance. In the case where the LOS cannot be met by any service or facility, thejurisdiction could do one of the following: 1) add proposed facilities within funding resources, 2) reduce demand through demand management strategies, 3) lower LOS standards, 4) phase growth, or 5) change the land use plan. In the case of transportation, the County would have to deny development that would cause LOS to decline below the adopted standards unless transportation facilities can be implemented at the time of development or within six years: "concurrent with the development" means that improvements or strategies are in place at the time of development, or that a financial commitment is in place to complete the improvements or strategies within six years." (PCW 36.70A.070(6)) December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 13 The County should assess its ability to ensure adequate facilities are provided with growth no less frequently than at the time of its Comprehensive Plan periodic review or during regular reporting under Capital Facilities Element Strategies attached to this Technical Document. 2 Fiscal AnalysiJ Overview This section introduces the County's capital facilities revenues for County provided facilities and services. This analysis is intended to assist in project planning and where values are provided are not intended as a precise forecast. Exact funding levels are subject to external circumstances and context which creates uncertainty. This analysis primarily looks at future funding for capital facilities planning as follows: ► Dedicated capital revenues: These revenues are required bylaw to be used for specific types of capital expenditures. P. General capital revenues: These revenues are required bylaw to be used for capital, but the types of capital projects are not restricted. ► Potential Policy Options and Other Funding Sources: This section covers other ways the County could fund its capital project costs, including policy choices and other sources such as notes, bonds, and grants. Many of these other policy options are identified in supporting system plans. Limitations Annexation and incorporation of land into cities can have significant impacts on the County's revenues by decreasing the taxable base. No large annexations or incorporations are imminent, and this Capital Facility Plan does not adjust costs or revenues for that situation. If incorporation or annexations are proposed, fiscal analysis would be performed to inform the decision for the community and the County. Several sources of revenues are required by law to be used for specific types of capital expenditures, as summarized below. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 14 Potential sources of dedicated capital revenue for transportation projects include: Motor vehicle fuel tax, road levy, federal and state grants and appropriations, and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) mitigation fees if applicable. As noted in the Transportation Improvement Program 2018-2023, the County's largest source is from State and Federal funds. About $3.5 Million of the almost $17 million funds are secured. The T.I.P. is strongly influenced by the availability of funding, and many of the projects listed do not, asyet, have secured funding. Historically, projects on Jefferson County's T.I.P. have averaged more than 70% funding from State and Federal sources. Many non -local transportation revenue sources however only fund certain types of improvements on certain types of roads, and as such Federal and State priorities can strongly influence what actually gets accomplished. Lack of available local match funds limits the number and size of grants that can be utilized. Local funds available for this proposed 6 -year capital program average only $277,000 peryear. Jefferson County has a limited tax base with transportation revenues among the lowest in western Washington when measured in terms of dollars available per road mile. The county road fund has seen a 2501b overall reduction in annual operating revenue due to loss of federal land timber revenue in recent years. sm Per the 2015 PROS Plan, parks capital projects can be funded by General Funds, Grants, and Donations. Also, if large developments increase demand, SEPA Mitigation measures may result in funds for, or development of, parks The 2018 Budget Hearing presentation noted: "Parks & Rec is short by over $100,000/yr. in funding to maintain existing facilities and programs. In addition to the sources described above, the 2015 PROS Plan indicated the following sources of funds may be considered: ► Conservation Futures - 2002 Program in Place: Funds maybe used for open space acquisition and some limited parks and recreation facilities. The 2015 PROS Plan indicates the fund source results in annual tax revenues of $220,000. P. Levy lid lift- Potential, Not in Place: Taxing jurisdictions with a tax rate of less than their statutory taxing rate may ask the voters to "lift" the levy lid by increasing the tax rate to some amount equal to or less than their statutory maximum rate. It was estimated that if instituted this source could bring between $459,000-$734,000 funds annually. ► Bonds- both general obligation bonds (Board of County Commissioner approved) and unlimited tax general bonds (voter approved). December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 15 Solid waste service charges cover operational costs and include a capital component. Revenues collected can be used to finance capacity expansions as growth occurs. Revenues streams are predictable and reliable allowing for solid capital facilities planning. The 2016 Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Plan identified several funding strategies including: garbage rates, tipping fees, special user fees, grants, and other funding as available. Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) revenues are collected upon the sale of real property can be applied to a wide variety of capital projects. REET is the principal revenue source used to build or acquire general administrative facilities for the County BEET revenues have been healthy in recent years and have been trending upwards. However, BEET revenues are heavily dependent on a healthy real estate market and can fall substantially during recessions. EXHIBIT 2-1 Real Estate Excise Tax Revenue 2009-2017 (Year of Estimate $) $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total $559,398 $426,058 $443,450 $549,121 $707,883 $704,385 $1,196,934 $1,237774 $1,285,270 Source: Jefferson County 2018 A substantial portion of the County's REET revenues have been dedicated to making debt service payments. Two bonds will mature soon, one in 2018 and one in 2022. Revenues freed up when those bonds mature will be available to service new debt that could be used to finance the construction of a new law and justice facility in the 7 -20 -year planning period. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 16 Other sources of funds may be considered for projects, including notes, bonds, and grants. Grants are preferred, when available and appropriate for the work needed, because the monies can be leveraged and do not impact revenue or debt capacity. Borrowing through notes or bonds is sometime the only option for large capital projects. However, borrowing entails risk—will the County's revenue streams be adequate to service the debt? In the past the General Fund could contribute funds for capital projects. Recently however, the General Fund has struggled to meet ongoing operational demands and hasn't been able to contribute to the capital program. The purpose of this section is to compare Jefferson County's dedicated capital facilities revenue sources with its planned project costs for the six-year planning horizon of 2018-2023 to understand the difference between near-term future dedicated capital revenues and planned future costs. In Jefferson County, future capital costs are generally larger than future dedicated capital revenues. This trend is seen in most counties and cities throughout Washington State, given the structural and legal limitations on capital funding sources. Understanding the magnitude of this difference can help the County plan for ways to fill in the gap through other funding methods, such as operating transfers or bonds. EXHIBIT 2-2 Estimated Capital Project Costs by Category (2018$) December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 17 -- - .- -. 2018-2023 • • Law Enforcement/ $1,090,492 $1,090,492 $1,090,492 BEET, Rates, Bonds, Grants, Etc. Justice ......... --- - Parks Parks and - ------------------- $501,500 ---- $501,500 $501,500 General Fund, donations & Recreation grants. Seek additional grants and donations for unmet goals in periods prior to 2018 and - --- - - - -- ------ - update phasing. _._... _- - -- ---- Public $3,372,750 $3,372,750 $3,372,750 REET, Fleet Services Fund Administration' Balance Sewer $0 $O $0 Seek funding: grants, low interest infrastructure loans, local improvement district, connection charges, and revenue from service rates. Solid Waste $0 $0 $0 Rates per 2016 Solid Waste Management Plan. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 17 Stormwater $0 $0 $0 See Transportation. Transportation $23,311,966 $25,434,621 $1,662,875 Federal and State Funding at over 70%, Developer Fair Share Contribution, and Local Funds. _. _.._ .... _.. Total $28,276,708 $30,399,363 $6,627,617 Principally Transportation: seek Federal and State Funds. Notes: 1 Public Administration includes the Animal Shelter, Community Centers, Administrative Facilities, and Maintenance Shops. 2 Funds projected for 2018-2023 would meet the original PROS Program costs for the period, and partially cover some uncompleted projects in prior years, which may require alternative phasing. 3 Regarding solid waste, assessments are planned for two County solid waste handling facilities, which may need capital repairs. When studies are complete projects maybe added to the 2018-2023 period or phased in 2024- 2038 period. Source: Jefferson County 2078 3 Capital • Jefferson County Law Enforcement facilities include the Correctional Facility, the Sheriffs administration, investigation and patrol building, the Sheriffs Clearwater Annex on the west end, and the Courthouse (Prosecuting Attorney, Clerk, Juvenile Services, and District and Superior Courts. Inventory of Current Facilities The Correctional Facility, located in Port Hadlock, was constructed in 1984 with a major addition in 1999. This facility serves both unincorporated and incorporated populations of the County. The current inventory of inmate beds in the corrections inmate facility totals 58. The facility also includes the Emergency Operations Center for the county. The table below lists each facility as well as their current capacities and location. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document N 18 EXHIBIT 3-1 Inmate Correction Facilities Inventory Correction Facility Port Hadlock 58 ...._- ... Clearwater Annex Clearwater 0 Total 58 Source: Jefferson County 2018 The Sheriff Administrative Facility in Port Hadlock was constructed in 2003 and early 2004 with occupancy occurring in April 2004. EXHIBIT 3-2 Sheriff's Administration, Investigation, Patrol Inventory Administrative Facility Port Hadlock 8,000 - - -- - - - ............................- -- - ---- - - ............... Clearwater Annex Clearwater 4,072 .. -----------..._ .. Total 12,Q72 Source: Jefferson County 2018 The current inventory of Justice Facilities includes a total of 20,367 square feet including Superior Court, District Court/Probation, Juvenile Services/Family Court, and the Prosecuting Attorney's offices. EXHIBIT 3-3 Justice Facilities Inventory Source: Jefferson County 2018 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 19 Jefferson County is proposing to lower levels of service in two phases, one reduction for the 6 -year planning period and a second reduction for the 7 -20 -year planning period. The existing levels of service are unnecessarily high and falsely indicate that the county needs additional facilities to meet the demands of an increasing population. The proposed lower levels of service eliminate facility deficits in all cases, eliminating the need to add capacity. The proposed LOS right sizes the jail for the duration of the planning period. Average dailyjail population in 2017 was 35 inmates. It is anticipated that if a bed deficit occurs, the deficit will be addressed by transferring inmates to a county with excess capacity or by adjusting sentencing guidelines. EXHIBIT 3-4 Inmate Correction Facilities Capacity Analysis County Proposed LOS Equals =1.75 Beds Per 1,000 population 2018 31,667 55 58 - -- --- .......- .._ - - 2019 31,978 311 56 1 58 2 2020 32,291 313 57 1 58 1 2021 32,608 317 57 0 58 1 2022 32,927 319 58 1 58 0 2023 33,250 323 58 0 58 0 County Proposed LOS Equals =1.48 Beds Per 1,000 population -- ---------- - 2038 39,221 5,971 58 0 58 0 - - -- - ------------------------------ ----- ... Total Proposed ......................... --- S8 - - -- - . 0 - Source: Jefferson County 2078 The proposed LOS for Sheriffs Administration facilities creates adequate capacity at the end of the planning period. No capacity projects are required. Since the Clearwater Annex is staffed by a single officer. it was not included in the LOS calculation. County Proposed LOS Equals = 240 Square Feet Per 1,000 population 2018 31,667 7,600 8,000 400 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 20 2019 -- - 31,978 311 7,675 75 8,000 325 2020 .... - - 32,291 313 - 7,750 --- --- 75 - - 8,000 - --- 250 2021 32,608 317 7,826 76 8,000 174 -- 2022 -- 32,927 - ---- 319 - -- 7,902 ....- - 77 .._..._ ._.._ 8,000 ---- 98 ---- .......- ........ 2023 -- - 33,250 323 ................ 7,980 - ----- 78 -- ---- 8,000 -- ..................... 20 County Proposed LOS Equals -- - .......................... = 200 Square Feet Per 1,000 population - - _ - - - 323 -- .. - - 20,283 - - - -- -- 197 2038 2038 39,221 ------------- 5,971 --. -- - -- - --------------------------- 7,844 - -136 - - ---- .. 8,000 ------------------------ --- ----- 156 - Total proposed -- - --- -- --------------------------- 20,367 8,000 ----- - -- 156; Source: Jefferson County 2018 The proposed LOS for Justice Facilities yields a small reserve at the end of the planning period. No capacity projects are required. EXHIBIT 3-6 Justice Facilities Capacity Analysis County Proposed LOS Equals = 610 Square Feet Per 1,000 population 2018 31,667 19,317 20,367 1,050 ........................--- 2019 31,978 --- 311 - - - - 19,507 ------- -- --- 190 -- -. 20,367 -- -----. 860 -- 2020 32,291 - 313 19,698 ............ 191 --- 20,367 - 669 2021 32,608 317 19,891 .... 193 20,367 - -- 476 2022 32,927 319 - ------- 20,085 -- - --- 195 - - - - 20,367 - 282 --- 2023 33,250 _ - - - 323 -- .. - - 20,283 - - - -- -- 197 ------ ---- ........ ..... _.. ......... 20,367 ------- 85 County Proposed LOS Equals _ ------- = 515 Square Feet Per 1,000 population - --- 2038 39,221 5,971 ---..... 20,199 -- (84) 20,367 .. ......... -------- 168 Total Total Proposed ---- - - - - - ----- - - -- --- - ------ 20,367 168; Source: Jefferson County 2018 Capital Projects & Funding Because there are no projected facility deficits capital spending on facilities will be confined to capital maintenance, repairs, and replacements. While no deficit is projected for law and justice facilities the County is considering constructing a new law and justice center for the Prosecuting Attorney, Clerk, Juvenile Services and District and Superior Courts in the 7 -20 -year planning period to better meet operational needs and requirements. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 21 EXHIBIT 3-7 Law Enforcement: Project List& Funding Source (Cost in Thousands 2018$) Project /Type Revenue Sources Cost: Cost: Total 2018-23 2• Capacity Projects (Projects Required to Meet LOS) Law and Justice Center REET, Rates, Bonds, Grants, Etc. $0 $15,000 $15,000 Non -Capacity Projects (Other Projects Needed for Maintenance and Operations) Various Facilities REET, Rates, Bonds, Grants, Etc. $1,117 $8,000 $1,917 Improvements/Equipment Source. Jefferson County 2018 EXHIBIT 3-8 Law Enforcement Summary of Capital Costs (2018$) Capacity Projects $0 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 Non -Capacity Projects $1,117,492 $800,000 $1,917,492 ------------ ---- - -- ....... ... Total $1,117,492 $15,800,000 $16,917,492 Source: Jefferson County 2018 EXHIBIT 3-9 Law Enforcement Summary of Capital Revenues (2018$) Revenue Source Revenue: Aevenue: lotal Aevenu- • • 018-2023 2024-2038 LTGO Bond $0 $15,000,000 $15,000,000 REET $1,117,492 $800,000 $1,617,492 Total $1,117,492 $15,800,000 $16,917,492 Source: Jefferson County 2078 g�ii Overview This section addresses parks and recreation facilities operated by Jefferson County based on the Jefferson County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan, which was updated in 2015. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 22 Inventory of Current Facilities Parks owned and managed by Jefferson County are summarized in the table below. A detailed inventory of parks and recreation facilities, including parks, trails, community centers, and open space is contained in the 2015 PROS Plan. EXHIBIT 3-10 Jefferson County Parks Parks Acres Neighborhood Parks - 7.0 ................................. -- County Courthouse Park - ------ ------------------- ..__.._._..__......_-------- 2.0 - - -- ----...._......._............__..... Port Townsend -- -..................- Irondale Community Park - --- -- 3.0 .... - Port Hadlock --- ..... ----- - - Quilcene River & Bay Park East ---- 2.0 - - - - Quilcene County/Community Parks 115.5 - Bob Bates Field ................ -- .....- - ---- - - -- 12.0 ........... - - - --- Port Hadlock Cape George Trailhead 43.0 - - Port Townsend Chimacum County Park 14.0 ...............---- Chimacum East Beach County Park - 1.0 Marrowstone Island - - Hicks County Park in Shine --.....................- .........-------- 1.0 ---- --- ----...--. Port Ludlow ......... .... Irondale Beach County Park --...--- ---- - 12.5 - -- ..........- - - --- Port Hadlock Lake Leland County Park - - ----- - - - 9.0 Quilcene - - - - .... North Beach County Park ... - -- 1.0 - --- ----- Port Townsend -------- Quilcene County Park ----- - --- - 8.0 _------- Quilcene - Quilcene Sports Park/Smackman Field --- - 14.0 -- ...... ..... --- --- Quilcene Regional Parks -------------------------- --- -- -- -- - ------------------------------- - 723.0 ..-------------------- ----- Beausite Lake County Park & NW Kiwanis Camp ..................... - ----------------- .................. - 30.0 ----- ------------ ............................ _....._.--____. Chimacum ........ ----............- Gibbs Lake County Park & Trails - - 601.0 - Chimacum .. H.J. Carroll County Park & Trail -- - - --- ....... - .......... -- - 50.0 --- - - Chimacum - Larry Scott Trail ......... -- -- - - ....... 7.0 (8.5 mi) Port Townsend - - Oak Bay County Park Lower -- - 30.0 - --- - - Port Ludlow Oak Bay County Park Upper -- - .... .- - - - 5.0 -...._. - Port Ludlow Natural Open Space - .......... ---- --- - .......- ---- - . ......... 183.8 - -- -------- Indian Island County Park & Trail - - -- 140.0 - - -- ----- ................... Port Hadlock -- - Broad Broad Spit County Park --- 43.8 -- Quilcene Special Use Areas ------------------------------------ ............... -- - -- 165.8 -- _ _ - ------ _............. Jefferson County Memorial Athletic Field -...... -..------------------ 5.0 ............... _..... ...... -- - - - - Port Townsend .... Jefferson County Fairgrounds ................... - - 27.7 - --. - Port Townsend Jefferson County Equestrian Park ............. - - 80.0 - - Quimper Jefferson Co. Sportsman Assn. Shooting Range ---------- - - - --- - -. 43.0 - -- - - Quimper -- Port Townsend Community Center 1.0 Port Townsend Brinnon Community Center NA Brinnon December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 23 Source: Jefferson County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, 2015; Jefferson County, 2018 Level of Service Analysis The table below shows the application of adopted levels of service to the expected population of 33,250 by 2023, the six-year planning period. The PROS Plan was adopted in 2015 with a horizon year of 2035. It assumed a 2035 county -wide population of 37,914. In addition to reviewing 2035, the table below carries out the adopted levels of service to 2038, the Comprehensive Plan horizon, and a population of 39,221. At 2023 there is only a deficit of trails, and a surplus of park acres. At 2035 there is effectively a balance between demand and supply of parks, though a continued deficit of trails. To address the deficit of trails, the County has applied a base LOS that is achievable at 0.52 miles per 1,000 population; should funding allow, such as through grants, a target LOS of 1.83 miles of trail per 1,000 population is established. EXHIBIT 3-11 Parks Levels of Service Analysis Regional 19.07 Location Parks Acres ------------ Coyle Community Center (Laurel B. Johnson) 1.0 South Toandos Gardiner Community Center 2.0 Gardner ..._._.-------- Tri-Area Community Center 2.0 Port Hadlock Quilcene Community Center ....--------------- _..- -- 4.1 Quilcene ------------------------ ........ 3efferson County Parks 1,195.2 (4.1) Source: Jefferson County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan, 2015; Jefferson County, 2018 Level of Service Analysis The table below shows the application of adopted levels of service to the expected population of 33,250 by 2023, the six-year planning period. The PROS Plan was adopted in 2015 with a horizon year of 2035. It assumed a 2035 county -wide population of 37,914. In addition to reviewing 2035, the table below carries out the adopted levels of service to 2038, the Comprehensive Plan horizon, and a population of 39,221. At 2023 there is only a deficit of trails, and a surplus of park acres. At 2035 there is effectively a balance between demand and supply of parks, though a continued deficit of trails. To address the deficit of trails, the County has applied a base LOS that is achievable at 0.52 miles per 1,000 population; should funding allow, such as through grants, a target LOS of 1.83 miles of trail per 1,000 population is established. EXHIBIT 3-11 Parks Levels of Service Analysis Regional 19.07 Acres 723 634.0 88.92 723.0 (0.02) 747.9 (24.9) Community 3.05 Acres 115.5 101.4 14.01 115.6 (0.14) 119.6 (4.1) Neighborhood 0.16 Acres 7 5.3 1.67 6.1 0.93 6.3 0.72 Open Space 4.85 Acres 183.8 161.2 22.5 183.89 (0.08) 190.2 (6.4) Special Use 3.24 Acres 165.8 107.7 58.1 122.84 43.0 127.1 38.7 Trails: Target LOS 1.83 Miles 27.2 60.9 (33.7) 69.4 (42.2) 71.8 (44.6) Trails: Base LOS 0.52 Miles 27.2 17.29 9.91 19.72 7.48 20.39 6.81 Source: Jefferson County 2015, BERK, 2018. Carrying out the adopted level of service to 2038, some deficits would be found not only in trails but also with parks. The County's park capital improvement program focuses on trial extension and addition, and park maintenance and capital replacement. If the County wishes to continue a focus on trails and avoiding addition of park acreage, the levels of service would need to be reduced for December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 24 those facilities. This can be reflected in the Facilities and Utilities Element with corresponding changes in the PROS Plan, or the current levels of service can be retained and future parks capital projects added in a subsequent PROS Plan to address the addition of parks acreage. EXHIBIT 3-12 Parks Levels of Service Alternative Regional Parks 723 19.07 18.43 Community Parks Neighborhood Parks Open Space Special Use _____ _ _ ------ ......-- - - Trails (Miles) Target LOS Trail (Miles) Base LOS 115.5 3.05 2.94 - 7 ...... 0.16 -...._._ 0.18 183.8 4.85 4.69 165.8 3.24 3.24 27.2 1.83 1.83 27.2 0.52 0.52 Source: Jefferson County 2015, BERK, 2018. The 2015 PROS Plan identifies projects from 2015 through 2035. Planning level park and trail cost estimates for the period 2018-2035 are provided in the table below; since some projects may not have been completed in the 2015-2017 timeframe, the totals are listed below as well. Based on 2015-2017 Budget information regarding Fund 175, County Parks Improvement Fund, the County expended about $241,000 during that period, less than the $901,600 anticipated in the PROS Plan. Considering spending over the slightly longer 2015-2018 period based on budgets, the County would average over $98,000 per year, and for six years the total funds could equal $591,440, which could cover the 2018-2023 PROS Plan estimate of $501,500 plus make up in part for less spending in 2015-2017. It is likely that projects incomplete in the 2015-2017 years would carry into 2018-2023 and 2024-2038 periods. The County could seek higher grants and donations to make up the difference as well. The projects that would add capacity for new population include trail projects. Non -capacity projects include facility capital maintenance or replacement projects at parks across the system. See the 205 PROS Plan for more detail. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Pian Technical Document 1 25 EXHIBIT 3-13 PPOS Plan Parks Project List & Fun• • Source(Cost in Thousands Capacity Projects (Projects Required to Meet LOS) New Trail General $16.00 $12.0 $0 $12.0 $28.0 Network Fund, donations & grants .. - Non -Capacity Projects (Other Projects Needed for Maintenance and Operations) -- - --- - - Capital General $885.60 $489.50 $2,450.00 $2,939.50 $3,492.40 Maintenance Fund, and donations & Replacement grants - -- - ... Total $901.60 $501.50 $2,450.00 $2,951,50 $3,522.40 Source: Jefferson County 2015; BERK, 2078. s - - Public Administration Facilities include the Animal Control Shelter, Community Centers, General Administrative Offices in the County Courthouse, two General Administrative Buildings on Castle Hill and Maintenance Shop Facilities in various locations. Animal Control She/ter The County -owned Animal Control Shelter was constructed at Critter Lane in 1994. The Animal Control Shelter is available to residents of both the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the county. The table below identifies the current facility capacity and location. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 26 EXHIBIT 3-14 Animal Control Shelter Current Facilities Inventory Animal Shelter Critter Lane, Jefferson County 2,313 Total 2,313 Source: Jefferson County 2018 Community Centers The Brinnon Community Center was constructed during the 1960's with a major remodel during 1986. The Gardiner Community Center was constructed in 1978 with a major remodel in 1999. The Port Townsend Community Center was remodeled in 1991. The Quilcene Community Center was constructed in 1976 with a major addition in 1999. The Tri -Area Community Center was constructed in 1981. The Coyle Community Center is not owned by the County; it is owned and managed by a special Park & Recreation District. The table below identifies the County's current facility capacity and locations. EXHIBIT 3-15 Community Centers Current Facilities Inventory Brinnon Community Center Brinnon 4,820 .. ......... ...............-- ---- ---._... Gardiner Community Center Gardiner 5,000 ..__..------------ Port Townsend Community Center Port Townsend 17,708 Quilcene Community Center Quilcene 4,970 ---- - ------------- . - ......... --- - Tri Area Community Center Chimacum 6,975 Total 39,473 Source: Jefferson County 2018 The current inventory of County government administrative offices includes four County -owned facilities (Courthouse, Courthouse Annex, Castle Hill Building West, and Castle Hill Building east). The Table below lists the facilities and associated square footages. EXHIBIT 3-16 General Administrative Offices Current Facilities Inventory Jefferson County Courthouse Administrative Offices Storage Building Castle Hill Building -west Port Townsend 15,420 2,112 Port Townsend 14,512 Castle Hill Building -east Port Townsend 8,000 -- Total 40,044 Source: Jefferson County 2018 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 27 The current inventory of County Maintenance Shop facilities totals 32,440 square feet, and includes five (5) County -owned facilities: Brinnon Storage/Shop, Clearwater Road Maintenance Shop, Quilcene Road Maintenance Shop, Hoh River Road Maintenance Shop, and the Port Hadlock Main Shop. EXHIBIT 3-17 Maintenance Shop Facilities Current Facilities Inventory Brinnon Storage Shop Brinnon 1,800 --- -- Clearwater Road Maintenance Shop - ---- Clearwater - _.-_ -- - - 8,400 Quilcene Road Maintenance Shop Quilcene 4,240 Hoh River Maintenance Shop West End 6,000 Port Hadlock Main Shop Port Hadlock _.. 12,000 _.. --------... -- Total 32,608 32,440 Source: Jefferson County 2018 Level of Service Analysis Jefferson County is proposing to lower levels of service in two phases, one reduction for the 6 -year planning period and a second reduction for the 7 -20 -year planning period. The existing levels of service are unnecessarily high and falsely indicate that the County needs additional facilities to meet the demands of an increasing population. The proposed lower levels of service eliminate facility deficits in all cases, eliminating the need to add capacity. The proposed Animal Control Shelter LOS yields a capacity reserve at the end of the planning period. No capacity projects are required. EXHIBIT 3-18 Animal Control Shelter Capacity Analysis County Proposed LOS Equals = 732 Square Feet Per 1,000 population 2018 31,667 2,313 2,185 - ... 2,313 2019 31,978 311 2,206 21 2020 32,291 313 2,228 22 2021 32,608 317 2,250 22 2022 32,927 319 2,272 22 2023 33,250 323 2,294 22 County Proposed LOS Equals = 58 Square Feet Per 1,000 population 2038 39,221 5,971 2,275 (19) Total Proposed Source: Jefferson County 2018 2,313 128 2,313 107 2,313 85 2,313 63 2,313 41 2,313 19 2,313 38 _.... ..- . _ ....__........... 2.313 38 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 28 The proposed Community Center LOS will yield a small reserve at the end of the planning period. No capacity projects are required. EXHIBIT 3-19 Community Centers Capacity Analysis County Proposed LOS Equals =1,185 Square Feet Per 1,000 population 2018 31,667 37,525 39,473 1,948 - 2019 --- 31,978 311 - -- - 37,894 - -- - --- 369 . .... 39,473 1,579 ---- ......... 2020 - -- 32,291 - 313 38,265 371 39,473 - 1,208 .. 2021 32,608 317 ---- 38,640 - 376 -- 39,473 - - - 833 - 2022 32,927 - 319 --.......... 39,018 _... 378 39,473 _._ ..... - 455 --.... - - - 2023 -- 33,250 - 323 39,401 383 39,473 ._._..._- ..._.__.. - 72 1.------ - - -- County Proposed LOS Equals -- - - - =1,005 Square Feet Per 1,000 population - - .. _ ............ .....__.... 2038 39,221 ......... 5,971 - -- 39,417 16 -- - ---._ 39,473 56 Total Proposed ---------- .- ......... .... -- .. ........... _._. .------------------------- ................................. 39,473 ...... ...... 56 Source: Jefferson County 2018 The proposed General Administrative Offices LOS will yield a small reserve at the end of the planning period. No capacity projects are required. EXHIBIT 3-20 General Administrative Offices Capacity Analysis County Proposed LOS Equals =1,200 Square Feet Per 1,000 population 2018 -- 31,667 38,000 40,044 2,044 --- - ........ 2019 - - 31,978 - --- -- 311 - 38,374 373 _. _.. 40,044 - - 1,670 ------- - 2020 - ---- 32,291 ........................ 313 -- 38,749 376 -- - - --- 40,044 1,295 ............. 2021 32,608 317 39,130 380 - 40,044 914 2022 32,927 319 39,512 383 40,044 532 ---------------------------- ....... .... 2023 - - - 33,250 --- - -- 323 39,900 388 40,044 - -- - - 144 County Proposed LOS Equals= - .. 1,020 Square Feet Per 1,000 population 2038 39,221 5,971 40,005 105 40,044 39 Total Proposed 40,044 39 Source: Jefferson County 2018 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 29 The proposed Maintenance Shop LOS will yield a small reserve at the end of the planning period. No capacity projects are required. EXHIBIT 3-21 Maintenance Shop Facilities Capacity Analysis County Proposed LOS Equals = 975 Square Feet Per 1,000 population 2018 31,667 30,875 32,440 1,565 2019 31,978 311 31,179 304 32,440 1,261 2020 32,291 313 31,484 305 32,440 956 2021 32,608 317 31,793 309 32,440 647 - 2022 .....- 32,927 - 319 -- 32,104 311 -- 32,440 336 2023 33,250 323 32,419 315 32,440 21 - - County Proposed LOS Equals - 825 Square Feet Per 1,000 population - 2038 39,221 5,971 32,357 (62) 32,440 83 -------------------------- Total Total - ...... .. ._. _.. .... ....... 32,440 . ---------- 83 Proposed Source: Jefferson County 2018 . i • • Because there are no projected facility deficits capital spending on facilities will be confined to capital maintenance, repairs, and replacements. Should the County build a new law and justice center substantial additional administrative space will become available when law and justice functions move out of the Courthouse. EXHIBIT3-22 Public Administration Project List& Funding Source (Cost i Thousands $) i Capacity Projects (Projects Required to Meet LOS) None Not applicable $0 $0 $0 Non -Capacity Projects (Other Projects Needed for Maintenance and Operations) Various Facilities REET, Fleet Services Fund $3,373 $1,000 $4,373 Improvements/Equipment Balance Source: Jefferson County 2018 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 30 EXHIBIT 3-23 Public Administration: Summary of Capital Costs (2018$) Capacity Projects None None $0 Non -Capacity Projects $3,372,750 $1,000,000 $4,372,750 _. _. ---- -..-....... ... - ------------ .............__.. Total $3,372,750 $1,000,000 $4,372,750 Source. Jefferson County 2018 EXHIBIT 3-24 Public Administration: Summary of Capital Revenues (2018$) BEET 2,872,750 800,000 3,672,750 - - -- - - -- - -- - --------- - -- Fleet Services fund 500,000 200,000 700,000 balance - - - ------ - - Total 3,372,750 1,000,000 4,372,750 Source. Jefferson County 2018 3.4 SEWER Overview Jefferson County currently does not provide sewer services. However, the County has plans for providing sewer services to the Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area as the area urbanizes. The potential service area is located approximately six miles south of the City of Port Townsend. Information about these service plans are detailed in the 2008 Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Facility Plan. Jefferson County Public Health is responsible for permitting and programs related to onsite sewage systems in rural areas. Non -county sewer service providers include the City of Port Townsend, which provides sewer services to its residents, and the Olympic Water and Sewer District, which provides services to the designated Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort. The City of Port Townsend serves the city limits and has adopted its 2000 Wastewater Facilities Plan. The 2016 Comprehensive Plan also provides information about city sewer service. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 31 inventory of Current Facilities The County currently does not own or operate sewage collection or treatment facilities. Because of the Port Hadlock / Irondale UGA designation, facility planning was undertaken to determine the specific capacity needs, potential ownership and operations scenarios, and funding requirements. The Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Facility Plan, dated September 2008, has been accepted by the State Department of Health and State Department of Ecology as an engineering plan -level document. The Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Facility Plan, dated September 2008 is hereby incorporated by reference into this Capital Facility Plan Technical Document and the associated Comprehensive Plan. The City of Port Townsend's Comprehensive Plan lists an inventory of sewer facilities that includes a wastewater treatment plant, a secondary treatment facility, a compost facility, 70 miles of gravity sewer, 3 miles of force mains, seven sewage lift stations, and 1,250 maintenance holes. Olympic Water and Sewer maintains a treatment plant for its sewer services. Level of Service Analysis The County has not adopted a level of service for sewer services since service is pending in the future when funding is available. However, the UGA sewer plan projected an effective level of service for projected flow, shown in Exhibit 3-25. The sewer plan projects an area population of 5,776 by 2030, which is higher than this Plan's population projections by 2038. For the effective level of service standards, the sewer plan notes peak hour flows as the target service to be met. The 2008 Jefferson County—Port Hadlock UGA Sewer Facility Plan estimated population in the potential service area through 2030, which included an effective level of service based on assumed flow projections per equivalent residential unit. The previous sewer plan analyzed service levels with population projections through 2030, where it assumed 5,776 residents in the service area. Those projections are slightly higher than current projections from the 2018-2038 Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, which projects a 2038 population of 5,394. Thus, the ability to meet proposed level of services for future sewage systems remains the same. Gravity Collection System 0.70 0.96 1.28 2.59 STEP Collection System 0.63 0.82 1.05 2.26 Source: Port Hadlock Sewer Facility Plan, 2009, BERK, 2078. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 32 The City of Port Townsend is responsible for its own level of service standards and is regulated by the Department of Ecology. Olympic Water and Sewer Inc. serves Port Ludlow and follows a Development Agreement approved by Jefferson County in 2000 which capped development at 2,250 residential "Measurement Equivalent Residential Units" (MERU' s). One residential MERU equates to one residential unit and equals 200 gallons per day of sewer waste water flow. In 2015,1, 544 residential dwelling units had been constructed, leaving 706 dwelling units remaining. (Jefferson County Resolution 38-15) The Master Plan and associated utilities were sized for this growth. County plans assume most but not all the remaining 706 dwelling units would be built. Capitali J The Port Hadlock Sewer Facility Plan for the area considered seven alternatives, which would include capital projects if selected. The first capital projects for sewer service would likely be a treatment facility and a collection system. The County anticipates continuing to secure funding in the six-year period of 2018-2023; implementation is not anticipated until after 2023. To allow urban density pending the development of the full treatment system, the County may allow alternative wastewater treatment systems that do not preclude future hook-up to traditional sewer. The County has considered grants, a local improvement district, and revenue collected from service rates to provide funding. The City of Port Townsend maintains a Capital Improvement Plan it adopts annually. The most recent CIP includes capital projects for sewer services within its 2017-2022 planning period. Overview Jefferson County provides solid waste services, which includes collection of recyclables and disposal of solid waste, programs for waste reduction, recycling, organics, and special wastes disposal. The County's 2016 Solid Waste Management Plan, is hereby incorporated by reference. Inventory of Current Facilities As described in the Solid Waste Management Plan (2016), the primary solid waste and recycling facilities are co -located at 325 County Landfill Road, which is near Port Townsend about 0.75 miles west of Highway 20, and is referred to as the Jacob Miller Solid Waste Facilities. The property is zoned as an Essential Public Facility. The Jacob Miller Solid Waste Facilities include a closed landfill, the Jacob Miller transfer station, the recycling facility operated by Skookum Contract Services, and the City of Port Townsend's Biosolids Compost Facility. There is one other facility open to the public December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 33 in Jefferson County for solid waste disposal, which is the Quilcene Drop Box at 295312 Highway 101. That site accepts residential solid waste, recyclables, and a limited range of moderate -risk waste (MRW). The MRW Facility at the Port of Port Townsend accepts a wider range of hazardous waste materials. The inventory of Jefferson County solid waste facilities can be seen in Exhibit 3-26. The County also coordinates with other waste services providers, and will transfer materials to other providers as necessary. EXHIBIT 3-26 Solid Waste Facilities Current Facilities Inventory Name Capacity (Net Location SW Transfer Station - Buildings 12,050 Co. Landfill Road, Jefferson County SW TS—Working Lot Area 51,290 Co. Landfill Road, Jefferson County Solid Waste Drop Box Facility 30,320 Highway 101, Quilcene Recycle Center—Buildings 10,900 Co. Landfill Road, Jefferson County Recycle Center—Working Lot Area 58,100 Moderate Risk Waste Facility 8,202 - - _ .....__.. .................. Total Net Square Feet 170,862 Co. Landfill Road, Jefferson County Port of Port Townsend Level of Service Analysis The Solid Waste Management Plan projects population to 2035 up to 37,914, which is consistent with the OFM 2012 Medium Forecast adopted by Jefferson County, just for the horizon year of the system plan. Thus, it would be similar to the trajectory of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. The County effective level of service standards and demand projections for waste services are shown in the table below. The effective level of service is based on 2016 figures from the Solid Waste Management Plan and projected growth to 2038. The estimated demand generated by 2038 of garbage and recycling waste is over 46,000 pounds per day collectively. Waste management programs and policies are intended to reduce the amount of waste generated per capita, and these projections are conservative. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 34 EXHIBIT 3-27 Potential Solid Waste Demand Solid Waste, Garbage Effective LOS = 332 pounds per capita per day Solid Waste, Recycling Effective LOS = 2.8 pounds per capita per day _................. .. ----- ---------- - ---- -- - --- ------ ......._ . - -- - - ... ------- -------------- Solid Waste, Garbage 7.916 Solid Waste, Recycle 7,916 Source: Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Plan, 2016, BERK, 2018. Capital Funding 24,698 22,165 The County Solid Waste Management Plan is updated regularly and projects capital projects over a six-year planning period. The plan does note that assessments are planned for the two -county solid waste handling facilities, which may result in capital planning changes when completed. Those will be addressed in a separate study. The plan also anticipates that programs and facilities in Jefferson County will generally be able to stay on the course established by this SWMP for the next twenty years through 2035. Plans must be reviewed every five years and revised if necessary; the next review is anticipated in 2021. The County's funding strategies include the following: EXHIBIT 3-28 Funding Strategies for Recommendations Waste Reduction - X X X .. Recycling and X - ..........._.__.. -- X X Organics ............ - - - - - -- -- .... -- - - - -- - Solid Waste X Collection Transfer and X Disposal ..... ._.._- - — ----...... ........ . - --- - Special Wastes X X X - - ..... Administration - ---.._... ...... - _.... _._. _.... X X X and Education Source: Jefferson County 2016 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 35 Jefferson County applies regulations that require development to manage runoff and pollutions. The County's stormwater infrastructure is largely associated with its road system. The County has planned for urban stormwater infrastructure in the Port Hadlock/Irondale Urban Growth Area. nventory of Current Facilities Most of the stormwater management facilities owned by Jefferson County serve County roads. In addition, there are facilities to collect, treat, convey, and dispose of stormwater runoff from County - owned buildings, including the County road maintenance facility, Community Centers, Sheriffs office, and jail. There is also a storm sewer system in the area around the main intersection in Port Hadlock that collects runoff from Irondale Road, Chimacum Road, SR 116, and private properties and discharges it to Port Townsend Bay. This system does not have a treatment facility. Level of Service Analysis Jefferson County has adopted the standards of the Washington Department of Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington as its level of service for designing stormwater management facilities. The County has also adopted the Washington State Department of Transportation Highway Runoff Manual as its LOS for stormwater management facilities for County roads. Jefferson County has prepared two plans that govern stormwater management, and future capital investment such as in the Urban Growth Area, and are hereby incorporated by reference: ► Port Hadlock / Irondale Urban Growth Area Stormwater Management Plan, May 2004 ► Jefferson County Surface Water Management Plan, November 2006 Apart from investments in facilities that are associated with roads, no additional capital projects are planned in the six-year period. Implementation of the Urban Growth Area infrastructure would occur as urban development is approved, and as funding allows, over the 20 -year planning horizon. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 36 Overview This section addresses transportation facilities and infrastructure in the County and supports both the Transportation Element and Capital Facilities and Utilities Element. Inventory of Current Facilities The County road inventory consists of 399.285 miles of County roads, with most roadways being local rural access roads; see Exhibit 3-29. There are also 32 County -owned bridges. EXHIBIT 3-29 County Road Miles by Functional Class (Thru Lane Surface) Major Rural Collectors 36.35 Minor Rural Collectors - --- -- ------------------- 102.13 Local Rural Access - --------- .. 255.67 Urban Collectors 5.14 Total 399.29 Source: Jefferson County Level of Service Analysis For roadways, LOS is typically described in terms of congestion, which may be measured by average travel speed or vehicular density. Six levels of service are defined from A to F with LOS A representing the best operating conditions and LOS F the worst. Jefferson County's adopted level of service (LOS) standards are consistent with the standards established by the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) and the Washington State Department of Transportation. These standards are as follows: ► Rural Roads (roads outside an urban boundary line) = LOS C ► Urban Roads (roads within an urban boundary line) = LOS D ► Master Planned Resort Roads (roads within an MPR boundary line) = LOS D ► Highways of Regional Significance (rural corridors carrying an urban level of traffic) = LOS D The capacity analysis and traffic forecasts indicate that at the planning horizon year of 2038, all County roads are expected to operate at or above the adopted LOS standard. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 37 A few State Route segments will exceed their estimated capacity based on the level of service standards established by Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the PRTPO, and the roadway LOS methodology adopted by the County. These LOS standards are based on roadway classification. State highways that are forecast to not meet LOS standards within the planning period include: ► SR 104 (Paradise Bay Road to Jefferson/Kitsap County Line) ► SR 19 (SR 116 to SR 20) The LOS analysis performed utilized a roadway capacity analysis that evaluated classified roadways throughout the County. Individual intersections were only analyzed within the County's Tri -Area UGA, and the results of the analysis are presented in the UGA Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The PRTPO utilized a similar methodology and process for evaluating traffic forecasts and levels of service. However, it differed from the County as it utilized directional PM peak hour roadway capacities instead of total daily volume capacities. The differences in LOS methodology resulted in the following additional state highway segments exceeding capacity: ► SR 104 (Eastbound direction from SR 19 to Paradise Bay Road) P. US 101 (Both directions from SR 104 to SR 20) ► SR 20 (Thomas Street to Kearney Street) The state highway system is owned and maintained by WSDOT and serves regional and statewide travel needs. While several roadway segments of the state highway system through Jefferson County are expected to exceed adopted state LOS standards, further widening of the corridors to accommodate future demand would require significant investments in capital dollars, impact adjoining property owners, and would be beyond the financial capacity of Jefferson County. • County -wide Annually, Jefferson County prepares a six-year transportation improvement program. Road and intersection improvements, and non -motorized improvements make up most of the proposed program. EXHIBIT 3-30 Transportation Capital Facilities Projects, 2018-2023 Engineering Assessments & County -wide Programs $584,000 3% Non -Motorized Transportation $4,671,000 28% Culvert & Bridge Replacement/Repair $3,670,000 22% December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 38 Road & Intersection Improvements $7,495,000 44% --------- --- ....... - - -...-............. ..._ .- - - - Permanent Repairs and Mitigation for Emergency Projects $524,000 3% Total $16,944,000 100% Source: (Jefferson County Public Works, 2017) The six-year transportation improvement program is used to help seek federal and state funds. Historically, projects have averaged more than 70% funding from State and Federal sources. Local funds available for this proposed 6 -year capital program average only $277,000 per year. EXHIBIT 3-31 Transportation Funding Sources, 2018-2023 Local $1,662,875 10% - --- - Other $0 ..... ._.... 0% - - .............. State ... -- $10,120,150 .............. 60% Federal $5,160,975 30% - _---- Total $16,944,000 100% Source: (Jefferson County Public Works, 20 ]7) Port Had/ock/lrondale Urban Growth Area Per Appendix C of the Comprehensive Plan Update, levels of service in the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA and vicinity have been evaluated for the 2018-2038 period. See that appendix for State Route segment analysis; as improvements to state highways are not under County control, they are not included in the County's Capital Facility Plan Technical Document. However, several intersections of County roads and State Routes are addressed in the analysis below. Under existing conditions, roadway capacity on SR 19, SR 116, and all roadways in the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA are adequate. However, there are several unfinalized intersections along SR 19 in the Irondale, Port Hadlock and Chimacum areas that experience long delays as vehicles wait for gaps in traffic on SR 19. To accommodate the minor street delays while also maintaining mobility on SR 19, a minimum number of interruptions to traffic flow (traffic signals or roundabouts) should be pursued. The most appropriate way to avoid excessive traffic control is to minimize the number of locations of traffic access onto SR 19 as well as control turn movements onto SR 19. The intersection of SR 19 and SR 116 (Ness's Corner) currently experiences the greatest side -street delay, and is therefore the most immediate need for signalization or roundabout installation. If traffic control is installed, traffic could be redirected to this intersection by way of further road improvements to facilitate traffic circulation and mobility. The benefits of this would include the following: ► Limited access to SR19 would increase the mobility along SR19 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 39 ► Minimize impacts of growth to the neighborhoods along Irondale Rd. ► Greater control of turn movements onto SR19 ► Reduce existing delays on the minor leg of the intersection ► Provide safe, efficient route through the UGA for freight and other commercial traffic Improved traffic control of the SR 19/SR 116 intersection would create sufficient gaps in traffic along SR 19 to allow safer, more comfortable turn movements onto SR 19. To reduce this delay, relieve congestion and enhance safety, this intersection should be signalized or have a roundabout installed per Appendix C. Several intersections experience similar problems to those of the SR19 /SR 116 intersection, such as SR 19 and Irondale Road, SR 19 and Prospect Avenue, and SR 19 and Four Corners Road. Excessive minor leg delays should be reduced by improved traffic control at these intersections. Under GMA and SEPA, new development and growth would not be required to mitigate existing deficiencies. The County could require new development to mitigate conditions back to existing levels of service, if traffic conditions worsen due to development. As growth and development continues in the Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA as planned over the next 20 years, further improvements to the road system will be required to maintain adopted level of service standards. Based on projected volumes, intersection improvements will be required at the following intersections by 2038: ► SR 19&SR 116 ► Chimacum Road and SR 116 ► SR 19 & Irondale Rd. ► SR 19 & 4 Corners Rd. ► SR 116 & Cedar Ave ► SR 19 & Woodland Dr. ► SR 19 & Prospect Ave. The locations of improvements are shown in the Exhibit 3-32 below December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 40 EXHIBIT 3-32 Port Hadlock/Irondale Area Improvement Projects ZXZ New Roadways Roadway Widening/Reconstruction County Boundary Irondale-Port Hadlock UGA Jefferson County Int'I Airoort SMILES U 1J.2h J.5 Source: Transpo Group, 2078 Costs of many of these improvements have been identified in a study of the SR 19/SR 20 Corridor. See Exhibit 3-33. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 41 • • ' 20 Corridor Plan Intersection• • - (2009$ Millions) SR 19 & SR 116 Intersection $3.6 $4.8 State Control County --- .... _... SR 19/Prospect Ave. $1.2 Chimacum Road and SR 116 Pending Pending State and Jefferson Total All Projects $9.00 $12.00 - - - -. County SR 19 & Irondale Rd. $1.5 $2.0 State and Jefferson Intersection Control County SR 19/Four Corners Rd $0.5 $0.7 State and Jefferson Channelization County SR 19/Four Corners Rd Pending Pending State and Jefferson Intersection Control County SR 116 & Cedar Ave Pending Pending State and Jefferson County .....- ..... SR 19/ Airport Woodland Drive $2.2 $3.0 State and Jefferson Intersection Control - - County --- .... _... SR 19/Prospect Ave. $1.2 $1.5 State and Jefferson Intersection Control County Total All Projects $9.00 $12.00 - - - -. Total (Excluding SR 19 & SR 16) $5.4 $7.2 Source: (Transpo Group, 2012) If adjusted for inflation roughly to the Consumer Price Index, the Total (excluding the state intersection of SR 19 & 2916) would equal $6.4 to $8.5 million. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018) New development could be required to pay for these improvements through new construction, or pro -rata payments to defined improvements. A Transportation Impact Analysis would be needed for new developments to distinguish between existing deficiencies (not growth funded) and deficiencies caused by the new development (growth funded). December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 42 Overview Public education in Jefferson County is provided by seven school districts. An inventory of each district's schools is provided in this section. Inventory of Current Facilities The table below lists each district and the population in its service area. The Port Townsend and Chimacum School Districts contain the most population in their boundaries. A map of each district follows. EXHIBIT 3-34 School Districts Serving Jefferson County Brinnon School District No. 46 1,326 Chimacum School District No. 49 - ---- 11,894 - -- ----- --- - Port Townsend School District No. 50 - - ------ - - - 14,996 - - ---- Queets-Clearwater School District No. 20 645 ................. __..._ _ .... _.._... ...........-- Quilcene School District No. 48 1,851 Quillayute Valley School District No. 402 258 Sequim School District No. 323 390 Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Office of Financial Management, BERK, 2018 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 43 EXHIBIT 3-35 School Distracts Map School Districts uv Q Brinnon No. 46 Quillayute Valley No. 402 Highway Q Chimacum No. 49 Q Sequim No. 323 ,�z Ferry Port Townsend No. 50 , County Boundary Water 9qt` Queet,Cleo--ter No. 20 City Boundary QQuilcene N. 48 y _j UGA Boundary reoy orre: odo 2e a Source: Jefferson County, 2078. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 44 Each district is further detailed with information about its number of students, teachers, building space, and building condition. The building condition score definitions are below: Building Condition Score Definitions Excellent (range 95-100%) - New or easily restorable to "like new' condition. Only minimal routine maintenance is required. Good (range 85-94%) - Preventative maintenance and/or corrective repair(s) is/are required. Fair (range 62-84%) - Fails to meet code and functional requirements in some cases. Failure(s) are inconvenient and extensive corrective maintenance and repair is required. Poor (range 30-67%) - Consistent substandard performance. Failure(s) are disruptive and costly- fails most code and functional requirements. Requires constant attention, renovation, or replacement. Major correction, repair or overhaul required. Unsatisfactory(range 0 -29%) -Non -operational or significantly substandard performance. Replacement required. Source: OSPI, BERK, 2018. Brinnon School District The Brinnon School district serves the unincorporated Brinnon area with one elementary district. Building condition is scored as in the fair range. EXHIBIT 3-36 Brinnon District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio Brinnon School District 46 62 5 12 - - - - --- --- - - .._........... - - ... - - -- _ ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------- ...-...............- Brinnon Elementary K-8 62 5 12 46 Schoolhouse Rd, Brinnon Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. EXHIBIT 3-37 Brinnon District Facility Information Brinnon School District 46 13,737 13,737 4 Brinnon Elementary 13,737 13,737 4 71.88 Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 45 Chima cum School District The Chimacum School District operates six schools spanning grades K-12. EXHIBIT 3-38 Chimacum District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio Chimacum School District 49 216,025 1,064 82 13 ---- - ......... Chimacum Creek Primary Chimacum Creek Primary School K-2 242 16 15 313 Ness Corner Chimacum Elementary School 49,212 Rd Port Hadlock - - - Chimacum Elementary School - 3-5 ..... - 198 20 - 10 91 West Valley Bldg. 400-51.02 Rd Chimacum Chimacum Middle School 6-8 211 15 14 91 West Valley 59,888 59,888 17 Bldg. 100-72.34 Rd Chimacum Chimacum High School 9-12 322 20 16 91 West Valley Program ....... ..... - Rd Chimacum Open Doors Reengagement 9-12 19 3 6 91 West Valley Program Rd Chimacum PI Program K-12 72 8 9 91 West Valley Rd Chimacum Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. The building condition scores are generally fair to good except for some buildings at Chimacum Elementary that are poor. EXHIBIT • Chimacum District Facility Information Chimacum School District 49 216,025 214,597 53 ---- - ......... Chimacum Creek Primary 29,739 - 29,739 - - 16 ....... -..--- 88.24 School Chimacum Elementary School 49,212 47,784 6 Bldg. 300-63.49 Bldg. 400-51.02 MP -79.77 Chimacum High School 77,186 77,186 14 68.02 Chimacum Middle School 59,888 59,888 17 Bldg. 100-72.34 Bldg. 200-80.22 Open Doors Reengagement Program ....... ..... - PI Program Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 46 Port Townsend School District The Port Townsend district operates four schools spanning grades K through 12. It serves Port Townsend, the sole incorporated city in Jefferson as well as other adjacent territory. EXHIBIT 3-40 Port Townsend District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio Port Townsend School District 50 1,184 88 13 --- - --- - ------------------- ---- ..------------ _ ---------------------- Grant Street Elementary - K-5 - 376 ....-..._...................--..... 33 -- 11 ..--------_-........ -------------..-...... 1637 Grant St Port Townsend - - --- - - - -- - --- - - Blue Heron Middle School - - 4-8 ._.. ....-- 402 - 28 --- 14 --- - - - - - -- - 3939 San Juan Ave Port Townsend - - - - ---- Port Townsend High School 9-12 ............................ 338 - -- 24 --- - 14 - -- -- - - -- 1500 Van Ness St Port Townsend OCEAN K-12 ....._..- 68 3 23 3939 San Juan Ave. Port Townsend Source. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. Buildings are rated fair to good. EXHIBIT 3-41 Port Townsend District Facility Information Port Townsend School District 50 206,597 Blue Heron Middle School 60,124 ............- -- - - Grant Street Elementary 35,702 OCEAN Port Townsend High School 110,771 206,597 34 60,124 3 88.29 _- --- _ ......... -.- 35,702 17 76.34 110,771 14 Main -67.71 Gym -75.94 Stuart -71.07 Math -72.78 Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. Queets-C/ea rwa terSchool District The Queets-Clearwater district operates one school serving grades K through 8. It has a small enrollment of 33 students. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 47 EXHIBIT 3-42 Queets-Clearwater District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio Queets-Clearwater School District 20 33 3 11 _.-- -- --- - ......... _... . _ __- Queets-Clearwater Elementary K-8 33 3 11 146000 Hwy 101 Forks Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. Building are rated fair to good. Discussions with school staff indicated that their main building is likely past its useful life. EXHIBIT 3-43 Queets-Clearwater District Facility Information Queets-Clearwater School 28,849 28,849 5 District 20 Queets-Clearwater Elementary 28,849 28,849 5 Main -72.26 Playshed-90.00 Source: Office ofSuperintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. Quilcene School District The Quilcene district operates three schools with grades Pre -Kindergarten through 12. EXHIBIT 3-44 Quilcene District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio Quilcene School District 48 Crossroads Community School PEARL 309 ........... --........... 9-12 5 K-8 100 Quilcene High and Elementary PK -12 204 Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. 33 9 ----------- -...__ ............. 1 5 294715 US Highway 101 Quilcene 13 8 294715 US Highway 101 Quilcene 19 11 294715 Highway 101 Quilcene December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 48 The Quilcene district has buildings rated fair to good. EXHIBIT 3-45 Quilcene District Facility Information Quilcene School District 48 54,099 Crossroads Community School PEARL Quilcene High and Elementary 54,099 53,829 20 53,829 20 Elem-74.06 MS -76.87 HS -78.08 MP -87.41 Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. Quillayute Valley School District The Quillayute district operates six school spanning grades Pre -Kindergarten 12. EXHIBIT 3-46 Quillayute Valley District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio Quillayute Valley School District 402 3,079 74 14a District Run Home School K-12 21 1 21 382 South Forks Avenue Forks Forks Alternative School 9-12 32 1 32 161 East E Street Forks Forks Elementary School PK -3 328 25 13 301 South Elderberry Ave Forks Forks Intermediate School 4-6 242 21 12 121 S Spartan Ave Forks Forks Junior -Senior High School 7-12 440 26 17 261 South Spartan Avenue Forks Insight School of Washington 9-12 2,016 N/A N/A 411 South Spartan Ave Forks Calculated using only teaching locations with students and teacher counts available Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 49 Building conditions are fair to excellent. EXHIBIT 3-47 Quillayute Valley Facility Information Quillayute Valley School District 229,515 176,784 69 402 323 District Run Home School Forks Alternative School 2,205 2,205 2 Forks Elementary School 68,570 68,570 28 Forks Intermediate School 52,784 53 14 Forks Junior -Senior High School 105,956 105,956 25 Insight School of Washington 84.68 Main -74.14 Playshedl-81.21 Playshed2-76.98 Main -76.11 Gym -87.14 Playshed-89.38 Main -81.12 2000 Add -90.05 2012 Add -98.77 Auto -84.49 CTE -97.85 Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. Sequim School District The Sequim district operates five school spanning grades Pre -Kindergarten through 12. EXHIBIT 3-48 Sequim District Student to Teacher (S -T) Ratio Sequim School District 2,866 177 16 323 Greywolf Elementary K-5 552 34 16 171 Carlsborg School Rd. Sequim Helen Haller Elementary K-5 621 43 14 350 W. Fir School Street Sequim Sequim Community PK -12 140 9 16 220 W. Alder School Sequim 98382 Sequim Middle School 6-8 637 38 17 301 W. Hendrickson Rd. Sequim Sequim Senior High 9-12 916 53 17 601 N. Sequim Ave. Sequim Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 50 Building rate from poor to good; poor buildings are found at the Sequim Community School and Sequim Senior High. EXHIBIT 3-49 Sequim District Facility Information Sequim School District 323 399,897 345,369 105 ................. --------------- -.......................... Greywolf Elementary School ..... - --- 43,659 - - ---- 43,659 23 80.77 . ----- Helen Haller Elementary School - - 48,617 - - - 48,617 29 ---- A-70.46 B-73.82 C-71.78 D-77.45 Sequim Community School 71,135 34,248 - -- 5 Main -59.88 - Gym -55.78 ....-.- - --- Sequim Middle School 88,669 88,669 26 89.69 Sequim Senior High 147,817 130,176 22 A-67.79 B-58.07 C-62.89 D-68.75 E-61.59 F-86.60 G-65.74 H-89.46 L-81.57 Source. Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BEPK, 2018. Level of Service Analysis This section compares Adopted level of service standards and effective level of service. Adopted level of service standards are measurements of the minimum level of service provided to meet community needs as adopted in Jefferson County's Comprehensive Plan, while effective level of service is what level of service is provided. Future student generation is developed by estimating the number of future households and apply student generation rates. The student generation rates are derived from current base year (2016-17) students reported by district by Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the State of Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM) small area estimates of households in each district. Growth allocations identified in the Land Use Element were assumed in determining future households. UGA and Master Planned Resort developments were considered in the appropriate school district. Rural population was divided by the share of county -wide population by each school district. State laws to lower student to teacher ratios have passed since the last Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan. The Table below shows class size standards for Washington State prototypical December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 51 schools. Laws regarding class size reduction standards have had implementation delays and has been subject to on-going revisions regarding requirements, and some districts will not be required to meet the same standards depending on district need. This State average class size standard could be used as a universal level of service in County policies, but since some districts have implementation delays this analysis assumes application of the County's current policies and effective levels of service. EXHIBIT 3-50 Washington State General Education Average Class Size K through 3 17.00 4 through 5 27.00 7 through 8 28.53 9 through 12 28.74 Source: RCW 28A.750,260 Brinnon School District No. 46 The adopted level of service standards for the Brinnon School District does not exceed 23 students per classroom for grades K through 8. The table below shows the effective level of service standard of students to classroom at well below the standard. The number of new students due to growth is almost 50% above the small enrollment the school has now. Depending on the rate of growth more classrooms may be needed: need may be temporarily met through portables. EXHIBIT 3-51 Brinnon School District Level of Service Adopted Level of Service Standard = K 8: not to exceed 23 students/classroom Effective Level of Service =15.5 students/classroom Brinnon School District No. 62 4 15.5 646 0.10 282 27 2 46 Source: Office ofSuperintendent of Public Instruction, BERK 2018. Chima cum School District No. 49 The adopted level of service standards for the Chimacum School District is not to exceed 27 students per classroom for grades K through 12. The table below shows the effective level of service standard of students to classroom at less than that standard. New households in the district would December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 52 include those moving into the Port Hadlock/Irondale UGA and Port Ludlow as well as rural households. New classrooms may be needed depending on the rate of growth; alternatively, the school may use portables, adjust school attendance areas, or other management. EXHIBIT 3-52 Chimacum School District Level of Service Adopted Level of Service Standard = K 12: not to exceed 27 students/classroom Effective Level of Service = 20 students/classroom Chimacum School District 1,064 53 20.1 5,388 0.20 1,707 337 17 No. 49 Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK. 2018. Port Townsend School District No. 50 The adopted level of service standards for the Port Townsend School District is not to exceed 26 students per classroom for grades K through 3, not to exceed 30 students per classroom for grades 4 through 6, and not to exceed 34 students per classroom for grades 7 through 12. Tabular data below shows the effective level of service standard of students to classrooms to be above the K-3 number but below others. Given planned growth, over 300 new students would be expected. These may need new classrooms. Depending on the rate of growth, portables or other management measures may be needed. EXHIBIT 3-53 Port Townsend School District Level of Service Adopted Level of Service Standard = K 3: not to exceed 26 students/classroom Grades 4 6: not to exceed 30 students/classroom Grades 712: not to exceed 34 students/classroom Effective Level of Service = 27.5 students/classroom Port Townsend School 1,184 43 27.5 7,298 0.16 1,899 308 11 District No. 50 Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK. 2018. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 53 Queets-Clea rwa ter School District No. 20 The adopted level of service standards for the Queets-Clearwater School District is not to exceed 26 students per classroom for grades K through 12. The table shows the effective level of service standard of students to classroom below that policy. Future growth would increase the need for classrooms potentially, depending on the rate of growth. Portables or other management measures may be needed. EXHIBIT 3-54 Queets-Clearwater School District Level of Service Adopted Level of Service Standard = K 12: not to exceed 26 students/classroom Effective Level of Service = 24 students/classroom Queets-Clearwater 338 14 24.1 82 4.11 23 94 4 School District No. 20 Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK. 2018. Qui/cease School District No. 48 The adopted Quilcene level of service standards is not to exceed 26 students per classroom for grades K through 12. The table following shows the effective level of service standard of students to classroom at below that standard. Relatively few households are expected over the 20 -year period generating about 24 students, and potentially needing two classrooms though rate and timing of growth would determine that need. Portables may be used. EXHIBIT 3-55 Quilcene School District Level of Service Adopted Level of Service Standard = K 12: not to exceed 26 students/classroom Effective Level of Service =15 students/classroom Quilcene School 309 20 15.5 843 0.37 65 24 2 District No. 48 Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 54 Quillayute ValleySchool District No. 402 The adopted level of service standards for the Quillayute Valley School District are to not exceed 26 students per classroom for grades K through 12. The effective level of service standard of students to classroom is less than that. Growth is expected to be minimal over the 20 -year planning period and no additional classrooms are projected. EXHIBIT 3-56 Quillayute Valley School District Level of Service Adopted Level of Service Standard = K 12: not to exceed 26 students/classroom Effective Level of Service =15.4 students/classroom Quillayute Valley School 1,063 69 15.4 3,042 0.35 9 3 0 District No. 402 Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. Sequim School District No. 323 The adopted level of service standards for the Sequim School District are to not exceed 26 students per classroom for grades K through 12. The table below shows the effective level of service standard of students to classroom is a little higher, though this is district -wide including the neighboring county. Based on the minimal planned growth in the portion of the district within Jefferson County, few students are expected to be added to current classrooms. EXHIBIT 3-57 Sequim School District Level of Service Adopted Level of Service Standard = K 12: not to exceed 26 students/classroom Effective Level of Service = 27 students/classroom Sequim School District 2866 105 27.3 14,573 0.20 14 3 0 No. 323 Source: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, BERK, 2018. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 55 This section identifies if there are any known and planned improvements for schools within the seven districts. Brinnon School District No. 46 The Brinnon School District has no capital project list available currently. Previous capital projects have been funded by the District through its capital projects fund. The District recently passed a levy to fund maintenance and operations'. Chima cum School District No. 49 The Chimacum School District has no known capital projects list available currently. The District School Board has voted on a resolution to authorize a levy for capital projects, which if passed will include funds available for capital projects. The proposition would fund renovation, upgrades, and modernization of District facilitiesz. Port Townsend School District No. 50 The Port Townsend School District has no capital project list available currently. Currently, the District uses approved bond capacity and to fund capital projects, and education levy to fund maintenance and operations. The approved bond was to fund the Grant Street Elementary Schoo13. Queets-Clea rwa ter School District No. 20 The Queets-Clearwater School District has no capital project list available currently. The District recently passed a levy to fund maintenance and operations'. In the past, the District has funded capital projects with special purpose grants. Quiicene School District No. 48 The Quilcene School District has no capital project list available currently. The District recently passed a levy to fund maintenance and operations -5. cry pus. 50;)t ,! bpi-tr, , r,WvVJ. ;'149 ,1; ger t:. "Sj i,t, t r jj„?(,, ? a aL i P: ??f�y..�,, yr+v s, ��+,iv•' L,rjY, �;. ��{H<t rrj,n7pa .� ��>t5-', ( „rt:'< fJ,-.'.5.�?, t7�7N, ., 1P ,�. „�'t , , December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 56 Qui/layute Valley School District No. 402 The Quillayute Valley School District has no capital project list available currently. The District recently passed a levy to fund maintenance and operations6 Sequim School District No. 323 The Sequim Valley School District has no capital project list available currently, however the District is current considering its capital project plans. The District recently passed a levy to fund maintenance and operations'. r, c p t a pt�aie t ni nsf December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 57 Fire protection service in Jefferson County is provided by seven fire districts', one of which also serves the City of Port Townsend. Fire District 7 also serve a population of 19 near Forks and does not have publicly available information about the District. EXHIBIT 3-58 Fire Districts Serving Jefferson County, 2017 Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. l 21,385 Operating as East Jefferson Fire and Rescue - Serves City of Port Townsend - Merged with Fire District 6: Cape George/Kala Point/Beckett Point Area Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 2—Quilcene 2,007 Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 3—Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue ... - -- 4,763 - Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 4—Brinnon 1,324 Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 5—Discovery Bay—Gardiner 531 Jefferson County Fire District No.7—Clearwater—Queets 19 Source: Municipal Research & Services Center, Office of Financial Management, BERK, 2078. F ;c( t, ,r,r .,..rIr, u vi f, }pp;[P,q !1 , E'S bi,r i,,.-< .0 ,> x r u s . } ,p k+, f,' f� , zrfS )rt ' �i1f1 J �... r -v ,tflw, Wr -NU December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 S8 EXHIBIT 3-59 Fire Districts Map FD9 49 FD7 West Courtty Mrs Olympic National Forest n IN P01, Townsend MILL,w Port Hadlock UGA 01 A& 0 2 4 6 Miles .. . .... .... .... County Boundary Federal Land Ferry City Boundary ON State Pork V 6. UGA Boundary Tribal Land A, k Fire District Highway M.1 8 Source: Municipal Research & Services Center, BERK 2018. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 59 Jefferson County Fire Protection Districts work with JeffCom for 911 dispatching services. The JeffCom dispatch services provide communications for the County Sheriff, Port Townsend Police, County Emergency Management, in addition to five fire districts. While dispatch services are not directly involved in fire department organization, they do play an important role in fire protection, especially regarding turnout time performance. A small dispatch organization serving a relatively large number of public service agencies may strain the ability of service providers to perform their duties. Inventory of Current Facilities Each district's stations and locations are inventoried in the chart below. More information about each District's apparatus is provided in subsections on following pages. EXHIBIT 3-60 Jefferson County Fire Districts & Stations FPD No. 1 -Operating as East Jefferson Fire & Rescue Station 1-1 The Wally Westergaard Station 9193 Rhody Drive, Chimacum Station -1-5 The Henry Miller Station - - --- .......... 35 Critter Lane, Port Townsend -- - Station 1-6 The Uptown Station 701 Harrison St., Port Townsend Station 1-2 The Marrowstone Island Station 6693 Flagler Rd., Nordland Station 1-3 The Airport Station -- -- ......... 50 Airport Rd., Port Townsend - -- -- - Station 1-4 The Cape George station ......... - -..... ...... ............. ..__..- 3850 Cape George Rd., Port Townsend -- FPD No. 2-Quilcene ------ ..... - - ...... ... - ----- - --------------------------------- --------...._Station Station2-1 70 Herbert St., Quilcene Station 2-2 30 Whitney Road, Quilcene Station 2-3 3281 Dabob Road, Quilcene FPD No. 3 -Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue __---- ... _-------- ......... Station 3-1 Headquarters 7650 Oak Bay Road, Port Ludlow Station 3-2 121 West Alder Street, Port Ludlow Station 3-3 101 South Point Road, Port Ludlow FPD No.4-Brinnon --- Station 4-1 Headquarters 272 Schoolhouse Road, Brinnon FPD No. 5 -Discovery Bail --Gardiner -------- Station 5-1 12 Bentley Place, Port Townsend Station 5-2 2000 Old Gardiner Road, Gardiner FPD No. 7 -Clearwater Source. Municipal Research & Services Center, Fire District 2 and 4, BERK, 2018 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 60 Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 1 East Jefferson Fire & Rescue Fire District 1 operates 6 stations total, with 3 unstaffed stations. The unstaffed stations are available for volunteers who may use the station and apparatus in part of their duties as volunteer fire responders. EXHIBIT 3-61 East Jefferson Fire & Rescue Inventory of Apparatus -- --- -------- ----- 2001 4X4 2000 Air 11 1992 _...... -- -- Chevrolet 1 -ton - ............- -- - - - - - Articulating Light Tower and Engine 13 1988 4wd/Becker Utility breathing air cascade system Truck ........... Tender 11 ................... .. - -.. _ 1993 ... ... - -- International 6X6 -- - - - - ....._- 2500 Gallon Water Tender Brush 11 2008 ..........- - Ford F-450 4X4 -- ---------------- - - - ........ ............. ....-- 350 Gallon Brush Engine 1-5 The Henry Miller Station ------- ------------------------------ - --................ - - - ---- __----------------------- -- Engine 15 2012 ---- Crimson Engine - - - - -- ------------------ - 1500 GPM pump 750 Gallon Tank - ---- - - Engine 152 2000 Pierce Reserve 1500 GPM pump 750 Gallon Tank ............................ - - - - - -- _._. ......... Engine ... - - ---- Aid 15 2008 Ford/Braun E-450 _.. ......... - -- - BLS Aid Unit - - - --- Medic 15 - -- 2010 -- ......... - Ford/Braun E-450 - -- -- ALS Medic Unit Brush 15 ............... 2006 - - Ford F-450 4X4 - - - 350 Gallon Brush Engine/ Snow Plow Medic 152 ........ - - - -- 2002 -.._..-------------------------- Ford/Braun E-450 - - --- ----- .......... ..... . - Reserve ALS Medic Unit 1-6 The Uptown station __... - - - ----- - - - - -- --- -- -- - - ......... .. -- - - -- Engine 16 2012 Crimson Engine 1500 GPM, 750 -gallon tank Ladder 16 1988 Suphen Quint 90' aerial, 1500 GPM, 300 -gallon tank Battalion16 --- - - --- ------- --- - --- - - .. 2003 _............ -- - -- --------------- Ford 4x4 Excursion -Battalion Command vehicle Medic 16 __ .......... - - 2014 -- Ford E-450 ..... - ---- ALS Medic Unit Aid 16 2008 Ford/Braun F-350 -- BLS Unit 4x4 1-2 The Marrowstone Island station Engine 12 2001 Aid 12 2000 Antique Engine 1955 1-3 The Airport Station ---------------------------- -------- -- - - - -- Engine 13 1988 Tender 13 1992 Ford/E-One Engine - - 1250 GPM pump 750 Gallon tank --- Ford/Braun E-450 BLS Aid Unit Ford Antique Engine - ......... Not applicable Sutphen Engine 1500 GPM pump, 750 -gallon tank _.... __ _ _ .----------------- White / E -One 2500 -gallon Water Tender December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 61 Apparatus/ Unit Id Year Built Make and Model Capabilities / Description MSU -13 1999 Ford/Medtec E-450 BLS Mass Casualty Unit ...... ... ....... 1-4 The Cape George station -- - - Antique Engine 1941 Chevrolet Pumper Not applicable Source: BERK 2078. Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. Z—Quiicene District 2 operates two stations with multiple apparatus listed below. EXHIBIT 3-62 District No. 2—Quilcene Inventory of Apparatus Station 21 CMD 201 2008 Ford SUV Chief Command Rig CMD 202 2005 Chevy Deputy Chiefs Rig Aid 212 2005 Ford E450 Second out Aid Unit Aid 21 2016 GMC First out Aid Unit E21 2005 Freightliner Engine 21 E21 - -- 1986 International - - - - ..._...._- First out tender Support 21 1996 Ford __------------- Support Van Utility 21 2005 Chevy 2500 - --------------- Utility truck Utility 212 2005 Ford Escape Utility vehicle Station 22 E22 ---- 1986 - ........ - - Ford -- - -- - - _.._... First Out Engine B22 1995 Ford 350 Brush Truck Station 23 A22 1994 Ford 350 Third out aid car Source: Personal communication, I Morris, QVFD Secretary, 2078. Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 3—Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue Fire Protection District 3 protects the Port Ludlow area. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 62 EXHIBIT 3-63 District No. 3—Port Ludlow Inventory of Apparatus Source: District website; BERK, 2018 Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 4 Brinnon District 4 apparatus is listed. The District recently has sold two of its station properties, what were previously stations 4-2 and 4-3. Those stations were being used as storage at the time they were sold, and equipment that was kept there has been moved to station 4-1. III'- � 111111 11111111 111!1111 111 ,III IN I Headquarters—Station 4-1 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 63 TerraSta r - Ambulance Engine 31 - 2010 - Darley/Spartan Fire - .......... - - 1250 GPM Pump w/ CAFS, 750- .......- - Engine - -- - - gallon tank - --------- - Tender 31 2003 Freightliner FL -112 ... Class A Pumper/Tender, 1250 GPM ..............-- - --- - --- -- --- pump, 2500 Gallon tank ....... ... -- Aid 31 2003 Ford F-350 BLS Ambulance (Back up ALS --- .. - - .................. Ambulance) Rescue Rescue 31 1997 Ford E-450 --------------------- ----- --- Technical Rescue Unit (Back up ....... SuperDuty - ._._ .... ---- ALS/BLS transport Unit) ---------- - -- - Marine 31 29' Life Timer Boat via partnership with North Kitsap Fire Pickup 31 2000 Ford F-250 ....... Utility Pickup --- --- -- - ._._ Trailer 31 Trailer3l --- 2010 ....... _ - _ ............. Bull Ex Fire Safety ----- --- ------------------------ KitchenFire Training, Natural Trailer Disaster, Home Escape Drills, Kids .... -- - ---- -- ------------ - Fire Safety -- --- ._ ......_. Station 32 -------------- -- -- -- - - .............................- Brush 32 -- -- 1994 --------------------------------- ----------------------------- Ford F700 --- ---- --- ---- -----....._.......-... ......_....._. Wildland Unit Station 33 ..... Aid 33 -- -- 2009 -- --------- - --- - -- --- ---------- Ford E-450 --- --- - -- - -- .. . ALS Ambulance Tender 33 2003 Freightliner FL -112 Class A Pumper/Tender,12SO gpm pump, 2500 Gallon tank Source: District website; BERK, 2018 Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 4 Brinnon District 4 apparatus is listed. The District recently has sold two of its station properties, what were previously stations 4-2 and 4-3. Those stations were being used as storage at the time they were sold, and equipment that was kept there has been moved to station 4-1. III'- � 111111 11111111 111!1111 111 ,III IN I Headquarters—Station 4-1 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 63 Source: Personal communication, T Manly, Fire Chief, 2018. Note: Apparatus details were not available at the time of final publication. Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 5—DiscoveryBay-Gardiner District 5 apparatus is listed below. EXHIBIT 3-65 District No. 5—Discovery Bay—Gardiner Inventory of Apparatus International 6x6 water 2,800 gallons water tender International Wild Land 1,000 gallons water Brush Truck North Star BLS Ambulance - -- -- Med-Tech -- - .......... . - - BLS Ambulance Ford Expedition Command Vehicle Ford Expedition Command Vehicle Ford Bronco ..._... _ _. _... ._. . Utility Vehicle Source: Fire District S website, retrieved April 2018 Note: Apparatus details and location were not available at the time of final publication. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 64 Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 7—Clearwater District 7 apparatus is shown below. The district does not have a headquarters, and its equipment is stored at an old courthouse in Clearwater. Source: Personal communication, C. Hay, Fire Commissioner, 2018 Note: Apparatus details were not available at the time of final publication. Level of Service Analysis Adopted level of service standards for fire protection services are set by appropriate legislative bodies, however Fire Districts are required to establish service delivery standards, as detailed in RCW Chapter 52.33. Fire department service delivery objectives include specific response time objectives to be met, which may be set by legislative bodies or Fire Departments. Response and turnout time levels of service are influenced by many factors unique to each provider. For consistent comparisons of fire services provides by districts with different needs, the County has adopted fire and EMS apparatus units per 1,000 capita. Fire suppression units includes fire engines, water tenders, and other emergency units. Life support units include vehicles equipped with advance life support or basic life support systems. Base year (2017) population estimates are from the State of Washington Office of Financial Management small area estimates by fire district boundaries. Future year population estimates are consistent with Resolution #38-15; urban and master plan resort populations are assumed in the appropriate district; rural growth shares were divided based on each district's current share of 2017 population. Where fire and emergency units per 1,000 population LOS policies are not met, use of the effective level of service could be employed in policy amendments. Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 1—Opera ting as East Jefferson Fire & Rescue Fire District 1 tracks turnout time but has not adopted it as a level of service standard.: The District's results show: P. 3 staffed stations average: average turnout time is 1 minute 23 seconds. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 65 P. Station 1-1: Fire response turnout time is 1 minute 48 seconds. EMS turnout time is 1 minute 30 seconds. ► Station 1-5: Fire response turnout time isl minute 50 seconds. EMS turnout time is 48 seconds. ► Station 1-6: Fire response turnout time is 2 minutes 8 seconds. EMS turnout time is 1 minute 18 seconds. The District appears to be exceeding emergency medical service apparatus rates applying the Port Townsend Fire Department Level of Service (the District serves the City and other districts have been absorbed). As population grows, additional apparatus may be needed or may require replacement. EXHIBIT 3-67 East Jefferson Fire & Rescue Level of Service Adopted level of service standard = 0.29 EMS units in service per 1,000 population. Fire Suppression 12 21,385 0.56 4,330 2.43 Units Life Support Units 9 21,385 0.42 4,330 1.82 Source: Fire District 1, BERK, 2018, Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 2—Quiicene Currently, Fire Protection District 2 does not appear to meet the fire level of service adopted in the Comprehensive Plan, but does meet the emergency medical level of service policy. As population grows, additional apparatus may be needed. EXHIBIT 3-68 District No. 2—Quilcene Level of Service Adopted level of service standard = 4.1 fire units in service per 1,000 population and 1.4 EMS units in service per 1,000 population. ......... Fire Suppression 4 2,007 2.0 375 0.75 Units Life Support Units 3 2,007 1.5 375 0.56 Source: Personal communication, J. Morris, QVFD Secretary, BERK, 2018. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 665 Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 3—Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue Currently Fire Protection District 3 does not appear to meet the fire level of service adopted in the Comprehensive Plan, but does meet the emergency medical level of service policy. As population grows, additional apparatus may be needed. EXHIBIT 3-69 District No. 3—Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue Fire District Level of Service Adopted level of service standard =1.25 fire units in service per 1,000 population and 0.5 EMS units in service per 1,000 population. --------- ------------------------------------------- ------...._............. ............. - --......................................... - ----- --- ------------------ ----------------- --------- -- Fire Suppression 5 4,763 1.0 789 0.83 Units --------------- Life Support Units 4 4,763 0.8 789 0.66 Source: Fire District 3, BERK, 2018. Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 4—Brinnon Fire District 4 is meeting both the fire protection and emergency medical level of service policies, and appear to have sufficient apparatus for planned growth. EXHIBIT 3-70 District No. 4—Brinnon Fire District Level of Service Adopted level of service standard =1.25 fire units in service per 1,000 population and 0.5 EMS units in service per 1,000 population. ------- -------------------------------------------- .............. _ ._--- --- ------ ...... -- - - - - - Fire Suppression Unit 5 1,324 3.8 352 1.33 Life Support Unit 2 1,324 1.5 352 0.53 Source: Fire District 4, BERK, 2018. Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 5—Discovery Bay—Gardiner Fire District 5 is meeting the fire protection and emergency medical levels of service and appear to have sufficient apparatus for planned growth. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 67 EXHIBIT 3-71 District No. 5—Discovery Bay—Gardiner Level of Service Adopted level of service standard = 3.0 fire units in service per 1,000 population and 3.0 EMS units in service per 1,000 population. Fire Suppression Unit 4 531 7.5 99 0.75 Life Support Unit 2 531 3.8 99 0.37 Source: Fire District 5, BERK, 2018. Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 7—C/ea rwa ter Fire District 7 is meeting the fire protection and emergency medical levels of service and appear to have sufficient apparatus for planned growth. EXHIBIT 3-72 District No. 7—Clearwater Level of Service Adopted level of service standard = 2.0 fire units in service per 1,000 population and 0 EMS units in service per 1,000 population. - - --------- _.._------ ....... ----- ----- ------- Fire Suppression Unit 2 19 105 O 0 ....._... -- -- -- - - - - - - - - - - Life Support Unit 0 19 0 0 0 Source: Fire District Z BERK, 2018. This will address if there are any known and planned improvements for fire protection facilities or equipment. Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 1—Opera ting as East Jefferson Fire & Rescue The Fire District has no capital project list available currently. While the Fire District considers an annexation of Port Townsend, it is assumed that if passed the Fire District will begin a process to assess its capital facilities and inventory and determine if it has any needs. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 68 Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 2—Qui/cene The Fire District is in process of requesting grant money for a new tender and ambulance, for $260,000 and $180,000. If acquired, each is expected to be located at Station 21. Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 3 -Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue The Fire District has no capital project list available currently. Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 4 Brinnon The Fire District is seeking a new fire response vehicle through grant money and will continue to do so. The District has also been evaluating the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort, and the District has assessed it will require new equipment to serve the resort. The resort proponent has agreed to fund some equipment if necessary, however development plans are on-going and no formal agreements exist at the time. The District's assessment is that serving the resort as currently planned will require a 2,500 -gallon pumper tender, an aid car, and a rescue boat.' Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 5—Discovery Bay—Gardiner The Fire District has no capital project list available currently. While there are no specific projects, the District is considering a bond that would provide for capital facilities and capital equipment1O. Jefferson County Fire Protection District No. 7—C/ea rwa ter The Fire District has no capital project list available currently and is not pursuing any new capital equipment. " _ 2=7 MOW The water section addresses current law regarding acquisition and delivery of water and the available water supply. Group A water systems, Port Townsend and planned subareas are addressed in more depth. htz�..II�`rcr+r, "r,.,r,-•v,,,uld{-r,,urH%frv-hr.�trr.�rrrr�!r?Fr,.t:r�-'e rc'x;�I,P('ftrYr�7�t7n;l;£'r r', i.Hm. r ?C6r)tJ7 t),, 2,i i:i December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 69 Non -county water service providers include Olympic Water and Sewer, which provides services to the designated Port Ludlow master planned resort. Inventory of Current Facilities Jefferson County has an inventory of 60 Group A Water Systems which serve about two thirds of the population. Most of the water systems maintain a green permit, which means it meets requirements for substantial compliance with regulations, and additional service connections up to the approved connection is possible. The permit color information for regulation compilations and service use is below the exhibit. For the remaining one-third of residents who rely on private wells, the status of water rights and watershed planning is addressed in the Environment Element and summarized at the end of this section. EXHIBIT 3-73 Potable Water System Current Facilities Inventory Group A Water Systems 60 25,057 14,130 - ............................. - Green Permit ------------------ 50 24,999 13,926 - _.._.. - - Yellow Permit - - ._....... - - - Blue Permit 10 58 204 -.- - Red Permit -- - ............ .._.._.. ----..... ..... . - -- - --- Group B Water Systems 122 625 484 Source: Department of Health, BERK, 2018 EXHIBIT 3-74 Department of Health Water System Compliance Green Substantially in compliance with regulations. Yellow Substantially in compliance with all requirements. But it: Was notified to submit a legally compliant water system plan and has not satisfied this planning requirement. Is under a compliance agreement to address the system's status as a state significant non -complier and is also acting in accordance with that agreement. Adequate for existing uses and for additional service connections up to the number of approved connections. Adequate for existing uses and for additional service connections up to the number approved by the Department in a water system plan or modified by the Department in a compliance document. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 70 Blue Substantially in compliance with requirements. However, the system does not have a Department -approved water system design or is no longer operating consistently with that design, or the system has exceeded the number of Department -approved connections. Red Substantially out of compliance with requirements. Adequate for existing uses, but not adequate for adding new connections. --- ............... Inadequate for existing uses and no additional connections are allowed. This may result in denial of home loans, building permits, on-site sewage disposal permits, food service permits, liquor licenses, and other permits or licenses for properties the system serves. Source: Department of Health, BERK, 2018. Group A water systems that serve more than 100 people are shown below. Overall, these individual systems serve more than two thirds of the County, the Port Townsend water system alone serving about one third of the County. All systems below maintain a green permit and can accommodate more connections up to the number of approved connections. EXHIBIT 3-75 Individual Water Current Capital Inventory Serving More Than 100 People All Maintain Count Count Count Green Permits Port 10,124 5,844 5,844 Townsend Quimper 8,155 3,462 3,462' Annual Volume Annual Volume Gallons and 3 year Average Leakage Percent 330,866,614 317,430,415 (5.9% leakage) ----- 218,343,530 207,900,810 (4.3% leakage) Gallons # Sources, Total Gallons Per Minute 6,000,000 2 sources: 17,800 4,369,500 17 sources: 2,290 Olympic 2,613 1,586 1,586' 105,980,776 96,441,106 882,225 8 sources: Water & (8.7% leakage) 824 Sewer Inc ... Cape George 1,010 525 665 23,073,867 21,531,612 207,452 5 sources: Colony Club - (6.6% leakage) 853 Bridgehaven 501 211 .... 350 ...--- --- - 12,503,800 ......... 11,839,807 - - -- 255,000 3 sources: Community (5.4% leakage) 508 Club Bywater Bay 400 215 272 16,761,640 16,218,110 215,000 3 sources: (3.3% leakage) 240 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 71 Olympic 380 Corrections Center Jefferson 280 County Water Dist #1 28 582 205 282 22,556,302 17,363,780 675,000 (30% leakage) 7,085,047 6,574,924 180,000 (6.2% leakage) 4 sources: 720 2 sources: 100 Gardiner 275 131 350 9,253,300 7,451,290 220,000 1 source: 300 LUD 1 (7.5% leakage) Lazy C 250 119 240 3,448,400 3,357,250 120,285 3 sources: (3.2% leakage) 130 Olympus 123 72 90 3,722,041 3,461,521 44,270 4 sources: Beach Tracts (8.0% leakage) 50 Discovery 102 55 134 7,065,727 6,910,292 57,600 2 sources: 75 Bay Village (2.4% leakage) Subtotal 24,213 12,453 13,857 760,661,044 716,480,917 13,226,332 43,890 (5.8% leakage) 1 Note: approved connection information was not available, the number of existing conditions was used Source: Department of Health, BERK, 2018. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 72 EXHIBIT 3-76 Group A Water Systems N A 6 1 Miles ..... ..... . ....... ..... . . .... County Boundary Federal Land Ferry Oyu Water Service Areas State Park Water City Boundary Tribal Land U- -1 UGA Boundary Highway Map 0—O—br 2018 Source.. Jefferson County, BERK 2018. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 11 73 The 1997 Jefferson County Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) used the following anticipated population and assumptions when making its 20 -year level of service projections; in 1996 the future 2016 population estimate was 39,389 very similar to the 2038 projection at 39,221. Thus, county- wide at a planning level, available rights and capacity demand can be met by the service providers. Also, the CWSP projected a demand of 14.6 million gallons per day (MGD), which did not take into account water efficiencies which have been met since the original plan. 8,366 13,867 5,501 Quimper Peninsula 2,927 4,076 1,149 Marrowstone Island 839 1,015 176 Tri -Area 4,324 5,489 1,165 - Discovery bay 1,085 - ... 1,470 385 Center/Inland Valleys 1,351 ._------ .. 1,759 408 - - ----- Port Ludlow/Oak Bay 1,985 4,901 2,916 Shine/paradise bay 897 1,471 574 .. .... - Coy le/Toandos Peninsula - 411 596 185 Quilcene -------------- 1,308 1,797 489 Brinnon 1,299 1,943 644 West End 962 1,005 43 Total 25,754 39,389 13,635 Source: Jefferson County Coordinated Water System Plan, 1997 BERK, 2018 Overall, while the county has enough total water capacity to continue to meet forecasted demand, future developments, e.g. master planned developments, and development in UGAs as well as rural growth, may impact specific water systems. The following table shows planned developments and demand generated. Average daily demand for water was used as an effective level of service. Other service demands may include peak daily demand, or instantiations flow (for fire suppression). Metered Consumption Per Day= 1,961,618 Group A Systems Population (that serve over 100 people) = 24,213 Effective Level of Service Standard = 81 gallons per capita per day 2016 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 74 Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort ....-. - - -...................-- - 2,814 227,976 Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort - - --- - - 1,516 - _..._ ......... 122,819 --- - --- - Port Hadlock/Irondale .. - -- 789 --- 63,921 Port Townsend UGA _ . 352 28,517 Total _ . - 5.471 -. .. -- --- 443,233' Note: For each individual water system, there is a water use efficiency annual performance report. The metered consumption is the total amount for all Group A water systems that have a population of great than 700. The total consumption per day totaled 7,967,678 gallons, the population using Group A systems totaled 24,273. This results in 87.02 gallons per capita per day. The data is from 2016. Source: Department of Health, BERK, 2078 . r . e • i MM. - About About two thirds of the county residents in areas served by Group A water systems, and largely operated by either Port Townsend or Public Utility District #1. Known projects under development by Port Townsend are listed below. EXHIBIT 3-79 Port Townsend Water System Project List & Funding Source Source: City of Port Townsend, BERK, 2018. Jefferson County Public Utility District #1 (JPUD) operates the following systems: ► Bywater Bay ► Coyle (formerly Jefferson County Water Dist #3) P. Gardiner ► Kala Point ► Lazy C December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 75 ► Mats View ► Quilcene ► Quimper ► Snow Creek ► Triton Cove ► Valiani JPUD adopted a 2011 Water System Plan, hereby incorporated by reference. A summary of projects scheduled for 2017-2020, 2021-2025 and 2026-2035 are shown. EXHIBIT 3-80 Public Utility District #1 Project List & Funding Source (2011$) Public Utility District #1 Water Projects Developer $60,000 $60,000 ---- -- Capacity Projects (Projects Required to - _ Meet LOS) $15,000 - - B-1 Extensions Developer $30,000 $15,000 $45,000 -- - .... B-3 New Reservoir Rates/ System $785,000 $205,000 $150,000 $150,000 Non -Capacity Projects (Other Projects Development - ....... B-4 Paradise intertie Rates Charges (SDC) $15,000 - - G-5 Back-up Power -- G-2 Add'l Source Revenue $40,000 $40,000 G-4 East/ west End Loops Developer $40,000 $40,000 ---- Quilcene New Storage Grants, ..... _.... ..... $600,000 $600,000 SDC Developer $5,000 Quilcene Extend mains Developer $60,000 $60,000 SC -6 Booster Pump Station SDC $15,000 $15,000 MV -2 Additional Source Revenue $40,000 $40,000 Subtotal Capacity $785,000 $205,000 $990,000 Non -Capacity Projects (Other Projects Needed for Maintenance and Operations) - ....... B-4 Paradise intertie Rates $15,000 $15,000 - - G-5 Back-up Power -- ......__ ..... -.. Revenue --- $10,000 $10,000 - - Quimper System Line Replacement ... ...... .... ... Rates -- --- $270,000 $300,000 $570,000 SC -2 Pump House Upgrade Revenue $5,000 $5,000 SC -3 Back-up Power SDC $5,000 $5,000 December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 76 SC -5 Replacement SC -6 Backup Power MV -3 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Subtotal Non -capacity Revenue $10,000 $5,000 $15,000 Revenue $20,000 $20,000 ---. -- ._.._- - - Revenue $10,000 $10,000 $345,000 $305,000 $650,000 .... _ Total $1,130,000 $510,000 $1,640,000 Source: Jefferson County Public Utility District 2011, BERK, 2018. Olympic Water and Sewer, Inc., a private development corporation, provides water and sewer service to the Port Ludlow Master Planned Resort. See the Sewer section for a description of the development agreement and cap on units meant to manage the delivery of water and sewer service. Private Wells The 2016 Washington State Supreme Court decision in Whatcom County v. Hirst, Futurewise, et al. (the "Hirst decision") changed how counties decide to approve or deny building permits that use wells for a water source. The court ruled that Whatcom County failed to comply with Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements to protect water resources, and required the county to make an independent decision about legal water availability - in other words, local jurisdictions planning under GMA have a duty to determine legal and physical water availability for development and cannot simply defer to Department of Ecology adopted rules when making these determinations. This decision changed how counties approve or deny building permits that use permit -exempt wells for a water source. To address the Hirst decision, the Washington State legislature passed a new streamflow restoration law (ESSB 6091) in early 2018. ESSB 6091 allows local governments to rely on Department of Ecology instream flows rules to satisfy their obligations under GMA for demonstrating water availability based on Water Resource Inventory Areas (WRIAs), or geographic areas used to establish instream flow and other water resource -related rules. The law focuses on 15 WRIAs with pre -2001 instream flow rules that were impacted by the Hirst decision, and establishes standards for rural residential permit -exempt wells in the rest of the state. There are four WRIAs with a major portion within Jefferson County, and three in which the County takes an active role: ► WRIA 16: Skokomish/Dosewallips (active role) ► WRIA 17: Quilcene/Snow (active role) ► WRIA 20: Soleduck/Hoh (active role) December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 77 ► WRIA 21: Queets/Quinault Under ESSB 6091, Jefferson County may continue to issue permits consistent with RCW 90.44.050 in WRIA 16, WRIA 20, and WRIA 21, all of which are not regulated by an instream flow rule. No further action is required by ESSB 6091 to modify WRIA 17, which has a post -2001 instream flow rule that regulates permit -exempt well withdrawals, and thus complies with GMA. The 2009 Water Resource Management Program for WRIA 17 allocates an amount of water available for future use by reserve management areas (WAC 173-517-150). These reserves are available to a user only if the conditions set forth in WAC 173-517-150 are met, as well as any applicable requirements of law, including, but not limited to, all water resource laws and regulations. When each reserve is fully appropriated, the applicable reserve management areas are closed to any further consumptive appropriation. Under such circumstances water for new uses may be available in accordance with WAC 173-517-110. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 78 Capital Facilities Element Strategies Draft September 2018 Jefferson County will use the following strategies for implementing the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element. These strategies are both action items and detailed guidance for developing implementing ordinances and the County's Capital Improvement Program. A. Strategy for Determining Quantities and Priorities for Capital Improvement Projects B. Strategy to Finance the Six -Year Capital Facilities Concept Plan and Manage Debt C. Strategy to Review and Update the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element D. Strategy to Ensure Adequate Public Facility Capacity Concurrent with Development E. Strategy for Monitoring Adequate Public Facility Capacity Concurrent with Development A. STRATEGY FOR DETERMINING QUANTITIES AND PRIORITIES FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Jefferson County will use the following strategies to determine the quantity and types of capital improvements and to set priorities for capital improvements. The quantity of capital improvements needed to eliminate existing deficiencies and to meet future demand will be determined for each public facility using the following calculation: Q=(SxD)-I where Q is the quantity of capital improvements needed, S is the LOS, D is the demand (such as the population), and I is the inventory of existing facilities. The estimates of demand will account for demand that is likely to occur from previously issued development approvals as well as future growth. 2. The LOS will not determine the need for a capital improvement in the following circumstances: A. Repair, remodeling, renovation, and replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities; or B. Capital improvements that provide LOS in excess of the standards adopted in the Comprehensive Plan provided the following conditions are met: December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 79 1) The capital improvement does not make financially infeasible any other capital improvement that is needed to achieve or maintain the LOS standards adopted in this Comprehensive Plan, and 2) The capital improvement does not contradict, limit or substantially change the goals and policies of any element of this Comprehensive Plan, and 3) One of the following conditions is met: a. The excess capacity is an integral part of a capital improvement that is needed to achieve or maintain LOS (i.e., the minimum capacity of a capital project is larger than the capacity required to provide the LOS); or b. The excess capacity provides economies of scale making it less expensive than a comparable amount of capacity if acquired at a later date; or c. The asset acquired is land that is environmentally sensitive or designated by Jefferson County as necessary for conservation or recreation; or d. The excess capacity is part of a capital project financed by general obligation bonds approved by referendum. 3. All facilities scheduled for construction or improvement in accordance with this strategy will be evaluated to identify any plans by State or local governments or districts that affect, or will be affected by, the proposed County capital improvement. Project evaluation may also involve additional criteria that are unique to each type of public facility, as described in other elements of this Comprehensive Plan. 4. The priorities for capital improvements among types of public facilities were established during the development of the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element by adjusting the LOS and the available revenues until the resulting public facilities became financially feasible. S. Jefferson County will direct its capital improvements within types of public facilities to: A. Address current deficiencies; B. Provide new or expanded capital facilities and services currently enjoyed by County residents; C. Eliminate actual or potential threats to public health and safety; and D. Retain the attractiveness of Urban Growth Areas as suitable for new residential development. 6. The priorities for capital improvements within a type of County -owned public facility will be in the following order: A. Reconstruction, rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, or replacement of obsolete or worn out facilities that contribute to achieving or maintaining adopted LOS standards. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 80 B. New or expanded facilities that reduce or eliminate deficiencies in LOS for existing demand. Expenditures in this category include equipment, furnishings, and other improvements necessary for the completion of a public facility. C. New facilities and improvements to existing public facilities that eliminate public hazards. D. New or expanded facilities that provide the adopted LOS for new development and redevelopment during the next six fiscal years. E. New facilities that exceed the adopted LOS for new growth during the next six fiscal years by providing either: 1) Excess public facility capacity that is needed by future growth beyond the next six years; or 2) Higher quality public facilities than are contemplated in the County's normal design criteria for such facilities. F. Facilities not described in the above priorities, but which Jefferson County is obligated to complete, provided that such obligation is evidenced by a written agreement the County executed prior to the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan. 7. In the event that the planned capacity within a type of County -owned public facility is insufficient to serve all proposed development and redevelopment, capital improvements for new and expanded public facilities of that type will be scheduled in the following order of priority to serve: A Previously approved redevelopment, B. Previously approved development, C. New approved redevelopment, and D. New approved new development. 8. The County may acquire land or right-of-way in advance of the need to develop a public facility. B. STRATEGY TO FINANCE SIX-YEAR CAPITAL FACILITIES CONCEPT PLAN AND MANAGE DEBT Jefferson County will use the following strategies to finance capital improvements and fund debt, including financing debt, funding excess capacity, adjusting for rejected referenda, and apportioning the cost of capital improvements between existing and future development. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 81 Capital improvements financed by County enterprise funds (i.e., solid waste) will be financed by: A. Debt repaid by user fees, charges, and excise taxes, and/or connection or capacity fees for enterprise services; or B. Current assets (i.e., reserves, equity or surpluses, and current revenue, including grants, loans, donations and inter -local agreements); or C. Formation of a taxing district; or D. A combination of debt, current assets, and taxes. 2. Capital improvements financed by non -enterprise funds will be financed by: A. Current assets (i.e., current revenue, fund equity and reserves), or B. Debt, or C. A combination of debt and current assets. 3. Financing decisions will consider which funding source will be: A. Most cost effective, B. Consistent with prudent fiscal, asset and liability management, C. Appropriate to the useful life of the project(s) to be financed, and D. The most efficient use of the County's ability to borrow funds. 4. Debt financing will not be used to provide more capacity than is needed within the schedule of capital improvements for non -enterprise public facilities unless the excess capacity: A. Is an integral part of a capital improvement that is needed to achieve or maintain LOS (i.e., the minimum capacity of a capital improvement is larger than the capacity required to provide the LOS); or B. Provides economies of scale, making it less expensive than a comparable amount of capacity if acquired at a later date; or C. Is land that is environmentally sensitive or designated by the County as necessary for conservation or recreation; or D. Is part of a capital project financed by general obligation bonds approved by referendum. 5. When a referendum, which is intended to finance capital improvements, is unsuccessful, adjustments for lack of revenues may include, but are not limited to, the following: A. Reduce the LOS for one or more public facilities; B. Increase the use of other sources of revenue; December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 82 C. Decrease the demand for and subsequent use of capital facilities; or D. A combination of the above alternatives. 6. The Board of Commissioners will determine whether impact fees, as allowed by law, are necessary to maintain LOS. If adopted, impact fee ordinances will require the same LOS as is required by Capital Facilities Policy 1.1 and may include standards for other types of public facilities not addressed under Capital Facilities Policy 1.1. 7. Payments by existing development to fund capital improvements may take the form of user fees, charges for services, special assessments and taxes. Payments by future development to fund capital improvements may take the form of, but are not limited to, voluntary contributions for the benefit of any public facility, impact fees, mitigation payments, capacity fees, dedications of land, provision of public facilities, and future payments of user fees, charges for services, special assessments, and taxes. Future development will not pay impact fees for capital improvements to any public facility that reduces or eliminates existing deficiencies. 8. Both existing and future development may have part of their costs paid by grant entitlements or public facilities from other levels of government and independent districts. C. STRATEGY TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE CAPITAL FACILITIES AND UTILITIES ELEMENT The following strategy provides guidance for updating the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element, for funding scheduled capital improvements, for monitoring implementation of the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element, and for making minor corrections and modifications to the Six -Year Capital Facilities Concept Plan. The Capital Facilities and Utilities Element will be reviewed and updated regularly in conjunction with the County budget process and the release of the official population estimates and projections by the Office of Financial Management of the State of Washington. The update will include the following: A. Revise population projections; B. Update inventory of public facilities; C. Update cost of providing public facilities; D. Review the LOS; E. Update capacity of public facilities (actual LOS compared to adopted standards); F. Update revenue forecasts; G. Revise and develop capital improvement projects for the next six years; December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Pian Technical Document 11 83 H. Update analysis of financial capacity; I. Amend the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element, including amendments to the LOS standards, capital projects, and/or the financing plan sources of revenue. 2. Jefferson County's annual budget will include capital appropriations for all projects identified in the Six -Year Capital Facilities Concept Plan that are necessary to maintain the LOS standards during that fiscal year. 3. Jefferson County will prepare regular evaluation reports to monitor the implementation of the goals and policies of the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element. The evaluation will include: A. Regular reports of the Concurrency Implementation and Monitoring System. B. Regular updates of the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element, including updated supporting documents as appropriate. 4. The Six -Year Capital Facilities Concept Plan may be adjusted by ordinance not deemed to be an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for corrections, updates, and modifications concerning costs; revenue sources; acceptance of facilities pursuant to dedications which are consistent with the Element; non -capacity projects which do not affect scheduling of capacity projects; or the date of construction (so long as it is completed within the 6 -year period). The following strategy provides guidance for developing implementing ordinances, including an ordinance to determine if there is adequate public facility capacity concurrent with development. Jefferson County will adopt an ordinance, which will establish policies and procedures for determining if there is adequate public facility capacity concurrent with development. 2. For all public facilities, except roads, in order to determine that capacity is available to serve development: A. The facilities will be in place when a development approval is issued; or B. The facilities will be under construction at the time a development approval is issued and will be in place when the impacts of the development occur; or C. Development approvals maybe issued subject to the condition that the facilities will be in place when the impacts of the development occur. 3. For Rural and Designated Tourist Road Facilities, in order to determine that capacity is available to serve development: December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 84 A. Any of the three provisions listed in Strategy D.I. may apply; or B. The County will have in place a binding financial commitment to provide the capacity within six years. 4. Jefferson County will issue preliminary development approvals, which are subject to concurrency if the applicant complies with one of the following: A. The applicant receives a determination of the capacity of Category A public facilities as part of preliminary development review and approval; or B. The applicant requests preliminary development approval without a determination of capacity of Category A public facilities, provided that any such approval is issued subject to requirements in the applicable land development regulation or to specific conditions contained in the preliminary development approval that: 1) Final development approval for the subject property is subject to a determination of capacity of Category A public facilities, and 2) Neither rights to obtain final development approval nor any other rights to develop the subject property have been granted or implied by the County's preliminary development approval without determining the capacity of public facilities. S. The following conditions will apply to development approvals subject to concurrency: A. The determination that facility capacity is available will apply to specific uses, densities and intensities based on information provided by the applicant and included in the development approval. B. The determination of public facility capacity and the validity of the capacity for the same period of time as the development approval, including any extensions. If the development approval does not have an expiration date, the capacity will be valid for a period not to exceed two years. 6. County Development Regulations will address the circumstances under which public facilities may be provided by applicants for development approvals at the applicant's own expense in order to ensure sufficient capacity of public facilities. Development applications, which require the provision of public facilities by the applicant, may be approved subject to the following: A. Jefferson County and the applicant enter into an enforceable development agreement, which will provide, at a minimum, a schedule for construction of the public facilities and mechanisms for monitoring to ensure that the public facilities are completed concurrent with the impacts of the development, or that the development will not be allowed to proceed. B. The public facilities to be provided by the applicant may be contained in the Six -Year Capital Facilities Concept Plan of the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element, and will achieve and maintain the adopted LOS. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 85 8. Jefferson County will adopt policies and procedures for reserving capacity of public facilities needed to serve vested development approvals. 9. Jefferson County will reserve capacity of public facilities in order to serve approved development at the adopted LOS. 10. In the event that there is not sufficient capacity to serve the development, which would use future public facility capacity, Jefferson County will develop criteria for determining which applications will be deferred to a future fiscal year because of insufficient capacity of public facilities during the current fiscal year. E. STRATEGY FOR MONITORING ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITY CAPACITY CONCURRENT WITH DEVELOPMENT The following strategy provides guidance for a monitoring system. Jefferson County will establish and maintain a regular Monitoring System, which will include the following components: A. A regular report on the capacity and LOS of public facilities, B. A review of public facility capacity for development applications, C. A review of changes to planned capacity of public facilities. 2. Report on the Capacity and LOS of Public Facilities: This report will summarize the actual capacity of public facilities compared to the LOS adopted in the Capital Facilities and Utilities Element. The report will also forecast the capacity of public facilities for each of the six succeeding fiscal years. The forecast will be based on the most current schedule of capital improvements in the Six -Year Capital Facilities Concept Plan. The reportwill provide the initial determination of the capacity and LOS of public facilities for reviewing development permit applications during the following 12 months. Each application will be analyzed separately for concurrency, as described below. 3. Public Facility Capacity Review of Development Applications: Jefferson County will review applications for developments in the unincorporated areas of the County to determine whether there is adequate capacity of public facilities concurrentwith development. Records of all development approvals will be kept to indicate the cumulative impacts on the capacity of public facilities. Review will be conducted according to the terms of inter -local agreement(s) between the County and municipalities.) 4. Review of Changes to Planned Capacity of Public Facilities: Jefferson County will review each amendment to this Capital Facilities and Utilities Element in order to ensure that the schedule of capital improvements is adequate to maintain the established LOS. December 2018 Jefferson County I Capital Facility Plan Technical Document 1 86 00101-Mv PORT HADLOCK/IPON DALE LAND CAPACITY ANALYSIS Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan December 2018 1114:111 1.4 1 kv, I 10 1901 621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 'Iel:360.379.4450 1 Fax: 360.379.4451 Web: www.co.jefferson.wa.us/communitydcvclopmcnt F -mail: dcd &,co.jefferson.wa.us Presentation to the Planning Commission — Urban Growth Area Goals and Policies — incorporate Countywide Planning Policies Minimum Requirements Checklist — look at Element chapter • Population and Dwelling Unit Capacity Analysis Review related Elements a. Economic Development b. Housing C. Capital Facilities d. Utilities DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 631 Sheridan Strect, fort Townsend, WA 98363 Tel: 360.379.4450 1 Fax: 360.379.4451 Web: www. co.jeffcrson.wa.us/communi ydevjopment F -mail dcd&)co.jefferson.wa.us Results 1. IDENTIFY LAND AVAILABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT Step A: Identify lands that are capable of accommodating future dwelling unit and population growth (i.e., vacant and underdeveloped lands). Definitions: Vacant land • Land with no, or insignificant improvements. • All parcels designated within the Assessor's land use code as 9100 or 9800 (i.e., "vacant"), or which have an assessed structural (improvement) value that is equal to or less than $10,000. Underdeveloped land • Land occupied by current development that is of relatively low density in relation to parcel ownership size and/or of relatively low structural (improvement) value. This is land that is seen as likely to support further or more intense levels of development. If the value of the structures (improvements) is equal to or less than $100,000 and the parcel ownership was equal to or twice the minimum lot size of the applicable zone (e.g., 20,000 s.f. in the Low Density Residential designation), the parcel is deemed likely to develop to its permissible higher density within the 20 -year planning period. • A typical example of underdeveloped land would include a parcel ownership in a neighborhood that currently accommodates one dwelling unit, but which contains sufficient land area to accommodate one or more additional dwelling units and still comply with the density limitations of the applicable urban zone. Developed land • Land with no additional space for development and which has significant structural (improvement) values. This is land that is not likely to support further or more intense levels of development. • All land not identified as "vacant" or "underdeveloped" as defined above, falls within this category. TABLE #2: " STEP "X'- IDENTIFY VACANT, UNDERDEVELOPED B DEVELOPED RESIDENTIAL LAND Status Low Density Residential Medium Density High Density (4-6 d.u. per acre) Residential (7-12 d.u. Residential (13-18 d.u. per acre) per acre) Total Gross Acreage In Zone 637.74 57.47 46.67 Vacant Land Acreage in 224.56 4.15 3.71 Zone Underdeveloped Land 129.81 31.62 28.10 Acreage in Zone Developed Land 283.37 21.7 14.86 Acreage in Zone Step "B": Subtract areas incapable of development due to environmental constraints. Using the County's GIS layers, the following critical area features and their associated buffers have been identified and removed from the available land supply: • Wetlands (National Wetlands Inventory) — with a 1 00'buffer width applied; • Streams (Streams Types layer) — with a 150' buffer width applied to Type I streams (i.e., Chimacum Creek); • Class I Geologically Hazardous Areas (e.g., landslide and erosion hazards); and • Marine Shorelines — with a 150' buffer width applied. These layers were combined as a composite critical layer and then overlaid on the parcel base layer. The area of each parcel covered by critical areas is then subtracted from the parcel's gross area to derive a net -buildable area. TABLE #3: STEP "B" - REMOVE MAPPED CRITICAL AREAS & ASSOCIATED BUFFERS FROM THE CALCULATION Status Low Density Medium Density High Density Residential (4-6 d.u. Residential (7-12 Residential (13-18 per acre) d.u. per acre) d.u. per acre Gross/Partial Net 224.56 —99.23 acres 4.15 —1.17 acres in 3.71 — 0.00 acres in Vacant Land in mapped critical mapped critical areas mapped critical areas Acreages by Zone areas = 125.33 = 2.98 = 3.71 Gross/Partial Net 129.81 — 52.83 in 31.62 — 2.90 acres in 28.10 — 5.10 acres in Underdeveloped mapped critical areas mapped critical areas mapped critical areas Land Acreages by = 76.98 = 28.72 = 23.00 Zone Step "C": Subtract all lands that are assumed to be unavailable for development within the 20 -year planning horizon. It is reasonable to assume that a certain percentage of vacant and underdeveloped land will always be held out from development. In this analysis, a 25% unavailable land factor has been applied to account for properties likely to remain vacant over the planning period due to title disputes, encumbrances and property owner discretion. TABLE #4: STEP "C" - APPLY AN UNAVAILABLE LAND, OR "MARKET FACTOR" Status Low Density Medium Density High Density Residential (4-6 d.u. Residential (7-12 Residential (13-18 r acre) d.u. per acre) d.u. per acre Gross/Partial Net 125.33 - (125.33 x 2.98 - (2.98 x 0.25 = 3.71 - (3.71 x 0.25 = Vacant Land 0.25 = 31.33) = 94.00 0.75) = 2.23 0.93) = 2.78 Acreages by Zone Gross/Partial Net 76.98 - (76.98 x 0.25 28.72 - (28.72 x 0.25 23.00 - (23.00 x 0.25 Underdeveloped = 19.25) = 57.73 = 7.18) = 21.54 = 5.75) = 17.25 Land Acreages by Zone Step "D": Subtract lands that will be needed for road rights of way. A 15% right-of-way infrastructure reduction factor has been applied to both vacant and underdeveloped lands. TABLE #5: STEP "D" - APPLY A ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY REDUCTION FACTOR Status Low Density Medium Density High Density Residential (4-6 d.u. Residential (7-12 Residential (13-18 per acre) d.u. per acre d.u. per acre Gross/Partial Net 94.00 - (94.00 x 0.15 3.11 - (2.23 x 0.15 = 2.78 - (2.78 x 0.15 = Vacant Land = 14.10) = 79.90 0.33) = 1.90 0.42) = 2.36 Acreages by Zone Gross/Partial Net 57.73 - (57.73 x 0.15 21.54 - (21.54 x 0.15 17.25 - (17.25 x 0.15 Underdeveloped = 8.66) = 49.07 = 3.23) = 18.31 = 2.59) = 14.66 Land Acreages by Zone Step "E": Subtract lands that will be needed for other necessary public facilities (e.g., "active" recreational lands). Typically, this reduction factor would include utility corridors, landfills, sewage treatment plants, parks, schools and other public uses (§36.70A.150 RCW). However, in this analysis, a public lands reduction factor has not been applied uniformly to all areas proposed for a residential land use designation and zoning. Instead, an "active recreational' land reduction factor has been applied only to areas proposed for multi -family residential use. This factor is intended to address the need for usable "active" open space and recreational amenities within new multi -family housing developments (i.e., as opposed to "passive" open space areas that could be found within critical areas and their required buffers). TABLE #6: STEP "E" APPLY AN "ACTIVE" RECREATION PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS REDUCTION FACTOR Status Low Density Medium Density High Density Residential (4-6 d.u. Residential (7-12 Residential (13-18 per acre) d.u. per acre) d.u. per acre Gross/Partial Net 79.90* 1.90 - 1.90 x 0.10 = 2.36 - (2.36 x 0.10 = Vacant land 0.190) = 1.71 0.236) = 2.12 Acreages by Zone Gross/Partial Net 49.07* 18.31 - (18.31 x 0.10 14.66 - (14.66 x 0.10 Underdeveloped = 1.831) = 16.48 = 1.466) = 13.19 Land Acreages by Zone *No reduction factor for active recreation spaces has been applied within Low Density Residential areas. RESULTS: NET AVAILABLE LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT The tables on the following pages summarize the step-by-step process described above to identify the net acreage available for future dwelling unit and population growth within the proposed UGA. TABLE #7: IRONDALE/HADLOCK UGA VACANT* LAND AREA FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Methodology Percentage Calculation Low Density Medium High Density Step/ Reduction_ Residential (4- Density Residential Reduction 6 d.u. per Residential (7- (13 -18 du. Factor acre) 12 d.u. per per acre) acre A) Identify Not Not applicable 224.56 4.15 3.71 Gross Acreage applicable; of "Vacant" calculated Land using GIS B) Remove Not A - B 224.56 - 99.23 4.15 - 1.17 = 3.71 - 0.00 = Critical Areas applicable; = 125.33 2.98 3.71 calculated using GIS C) Remove 25% B - (B x 0.25) 125.33- 2.98 - (2.98 x 3.71 - (3.71 x Unavailable (125.33 x 0.25 0.25 = 0.75) = 0.25 = 0.93) _ Land (ie., = 31.33) = 2.23 2.78 apply "market 94.00 factor" D) Remove 15% C - (C x 0.15) 94.00 - (94.00 2.23 - (2.23 x 2.78 - (2.78 x Land for Road x0.15= 14.10) 0.15=0.33)= 0.15=0.42)= Rights -of -Way = 79.90 1.90 2.36 E) Remove 10%6 D - (D x 0.10) 79.90 1.90 - (1.90 x 2.36 - (2.36 x Land for 0.10=0.190)= 0.10=0.236)= Public 1.71 2.12 Facilities Net Acreage Vacant Land: 79.90 1.71 2.12 (35.58% of (41.20% of (57.14% of gross land gross land gross land area) area) area *'Vacant" land is that land area within the proposed UGA boundary designated for residential use that is identified by the Jefferson County Assessor as 9100 or "vacant" or that has an assessed building valuation of less than $10,000. ** No public facilities reduction factor has been applied to areas proposed for Low Density Residential land use. TABLE #8: IRONDALE/HADLOCK UGA - UNDERDEVELOPED* LAND AREA FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Reduction Percentage Calculation Low Density Medium High Density Factor Reduction Residential (4- Density Residential 6 d.u. per Residential (7- (13 -18 d.u. acre) 12 d.u. per per acre) acre A) Identify Note Not applicable 129.81 31.62 28.10 Gross Acreage applicable; of "Under- calculated developed" using GIS Land B) Remove Not A - B 129.81 - 52.83 31.62 - 2.90 = 28.10 - 5.10 = Critical Areas applicable; = 76.98 28.72 23.00 calculated using GIS C) Remove 25% B - (B x 0.25) 76.98 - (76.98 28.72 - (28.72 23.00 - (23.00 Unavailable x 0.25 - 19.25) x 0.25 = 7.18) x 0.25 = 5.75) Land (i.e., = 57.73 = 21.54 = 17.25 apply "market factor" D) Remove 15% C - (C x 0.15) 57.73 - (57.73 21.54 - (21.54 17.25 - (17.25 Land for Road x 0.15 = 8.66) x 0.15 = 3.23) x 0.15 = 2.59) Ri hts-of-Wa = 49.07 = 18.31 = 14.66 E)Remove 10%" D-(Dx0.10) 49.07 18.31-(18.31 14.66-(14.66 Land for x 0.10 = 1.831) x 0.10 = 1.466) Public = 16.48 = 13.19 Facilities Net Acreage Underdeveloped Land: 49.07 16.48 13.19 (37.80% of (52.12% of (46.94% of gross land gross land gross land area) area) area * Underdeveloped land is that land area within the proposed UGA boundary designated for residential use, that is at least two times the minimum parcel size for the zoning designation, and that is identified by the Jefferson County Assessor as having an assessed building valuation equal to or less than $100,000. ** No public facilities reduction factor has been applied to areas proposed for Low Density Residential land use. Table #9 provides a summary of the final net vacant and underdeveloped residential lands within the proposed UGA. TABLE #9: NET VACANT AND UNDERDEVELOPED RESIDENTIAL LAND Status Low Density Medium Density High Density Residential (4-6 d.u. Residential (7-12 Residential (13-18 r acre) d.u. per acre) d.u. per acre Net Vacant Acreage 79.90 1.71 2.12 In Zone Net Underdeveloped 49.07 16.48 13.19 Acreage In Zone Net Total 128.97 18.19 15.31 "Buildable" Acreage in Zone ESTIMATED DWELLING UNIT & POPULATION HOLDING CAPACITY The estimated dwelling unit holding capacity of the proposed Irondale/Port Hadlock UGA is determined by multiplying the net available land (i.e., vacant and underdeveloped land area combined) in each zoning designation by the minimum and maximum density permitted within each zone. This establishes a dwelling unit capacity range. The minimum and maximum number of dwelling units is then multiplied by the estimated household size at the end of the planning period to establish an estimated population holding capacity range for vacant and underdeveloped lands within the proposed UGA. After the holding capacity ranges are established, the estimated number of existing dwelling units and population located upon land identified as "underdeveloped" is subtracted from the totals to arrive at a net additional number of dwelling units and population that may be accommodated within the proposed UGA. Tables #10 and #11 on the following page depict the results of this approach, zone by zone, and cumulatively for the proposed Irondale/Port Hadlock UGA. TABLE #10: VACANT & UNDERDEVELOPED LAND - ESTIMATED DWELLING UNIT & POPULATION HOLDING CAPACITY Estimated Total Capacity of Net Vacant & Theoretical Dwelling Theoretical Underdeveloped Unit Capacity Range Population Capacity* 1768-2663 Acreage 119 Range Low Density Residential Underdeveloped Lands Lands* (4-6 d.u. per acre) 128.97 516-774 1,084-1,625 Medium Density 18.19 127-218 792-1357 Residential 7-14 d.u. per acre High Density Residential 15.31 199-276 1340-1854 14 -24 d.u. per acre. TOTALS: 162.47 842-1,268 3121-4694 * Obtained by multiplying dwelling unit capacity by 2. 1, the estimated number of persons per household at the end of the planning period (i.e., 2038). TABLE #11: VACANT & UNDERDEVELOPED LAND- ESTIMATED "NET ADDITIONAL" DWELLING UNIT & POPULATION HOLDING CAPACITY Estimated Total Capacity of Dwellings Population Vacant & Underdeveloped Underdeveloped Lands Lands 842-1268 1768-2663 Estimated Existing D.U.s & 119 250 Population on Underdeveloped Underdeveloped Lands Lands* Estimated Holding Capacity Potential Net Additional 723-1,149 1,518- 2,413 Holding Capacity Range Source: Dwelling unit count obtained through GIS analysis conducted by Jefferson County Central Services; population estimate obtained by multiplying the estimated dwelling units by 2.1 persons per household. Once the "net additional' dwelling unit and population holding capacity has been established, it must be added to the estimated existing (2003) dwelling unit and population count in order to identify the total estimated holding capacity of the proposed Irondale/Port Hadlock UGA at build -out. The result of this operation is set forth in Table #12, below. TABLE #12: ESTIMATED TOTAL DWELLING UNIT & POPULATION HOLDING CAPACITY Estimated Net Additional Dwellings Population Capacity of Vacant & Underdeveloped Lands 723-1,149 1,518- 2,413 Estimated Existing D.U.s & 1,380" 2,898 Population on Vacant & Underdeveloped Lands Estimated Holding Capacity 2103-2,629 4,416- 5,311 Range at Build -Out * 1,352 in 2016 * 1.06% growth rate from 2010 to 2016= 1,380 (1261 in "developed areas; 119 in "underdeveloped" areas.Projected population 2038 = 5,394 5,311-5,394=(83)