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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM012004 District No. 1 Commissioner: Dan Titterness District No.2 Commissioner: Glen Huntingford District No.3 Commissioner: Patrick M. Rodgers County Administrator: David Goldsmith Clerk of the Board: Lorna Delaney MINUTES Week of January 20, 2004 Chairman Glen Huntingford called the meeting to order. Commissioner Dan Titterness and Commissioner Patrick Rodgers were both present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Rodgers moved to approve the minutes of January 5 and 12,2004 as presented. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Board met from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in EXECUTIVE SESSION with the Prosecuting Attorney, Director of Community Development, and Associate Planner regarding potential litigation. Dave Christensen, Natural Resources Manager and Jay Watson, Executive Director, Hood Canal Coordinating Council re: Discussion of Health of Hood Canal and Professional Services Agreement re: The Hood Canal Low Dissolved Oxygen Early Action Plan: Dave Christensen presented information from the Department of Ecology's web site regarding the Hood Canal Dissolved Oxygen Program. There are several agencies working together to address this problem including the DOE, Puget Sound Action Team, local non-profits and local governments. The goal is to determine the sources and processes causing the low dissolved oxygen and the impacts on marine sea life, and to recommend corrective action to restore and maintain dissolved oxygen levels that will not stress sea life. Dave Christensen explained that the colder, saltier, more nutrient- rich ocean water comes into the canal from the straits, settles on the bottom of the fjord, and moves slowly south. The fresh water from the rivers stays toward the top and moves north. This creates very different types of water on the top and bottom of the canal with some mixing in the middle. Life processes occur in the top waters and the organic material produced from them filters to the bottom. Since 2001, testing indicates that dissolved oxygen levels have declined and that the low levels are increasing and spreading further north. Information from the 1950s shows a higher oxygen level, but there is no solid data. Some of the oxygen depletion is due to natural cycles and some is caused by human impact. Page 1 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 20,2004 , -;)., ,,J In June and October last year, when the water is usually well mixed, approximately 50,000 fish were killed and this received a lot of publicity. One theory is that this was caused by storms blowing the oxygenated top waters north to the ocean. Divers reported that bottom fish were in the top waters of the canal. The Federal government has $350,000 available for the program. In early discussions, it appeared that many of the agencies involved were eager to conclude that the problem is caused by humans. The Hood Canal Coordinating Council represents several counties and is the local liaison for the program. They want to see that there is thorough discussion and a solid basis if the counties are required to take any corrective action. Jay Watson, Director of the Hood Canal Coordinating Council, stated that they need a representative on this project who has technical skills and understands political implications. This is a limited term project that is expected to be finished in April. He noted that they have funding available for time and expenses and asked the Board if Dave Christensen can work for the HCCC on the project. Commissioner Titterness moved to approve the professional services agreement with the HCCC to allow Dave Christensen to perform water quality plarining services in connection with the Hood Canal Low Dissolved Oxygen Early Action Plan. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: A column by Bob Dietz entitled "Pit-to-Pier Plan Threatens Hood Canal's Health" published in the Bremerton Sun on Sunday, January 18, 2004 was read. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Titterness moved to delete Item #4 and approve the balance of the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 03-04 re: Vacation of Alleys in Blocks 144, 154 and 157 in the the Plat of Irondale; Eagle Eye Inc., Petitioner 2. AGREEMENT re: Mold Remediation for Brinnon Senior Center; Jefferson County Central Services; AMEC Earth & Environmental Ltd. 3. AGREEMENT NO. D33779D re: Breast and Cervical Health Program; Jefferson County Health and Human Services; Public Health Seattle King County 4. DELETE: AGREEMENT (3) re: 2004 Regional Services for the City of Port Townsend; 1) Law & Justice Services; 2) Health and Human Services; and 3) Computer & Internet Support 5. Final Short Plat Approval, #SUBOI-OOOl; Teddie's Turf Short Plat Located off of Charles Street, Port Hadlock; To Correct Language in Notice to Potential Purchasers #10; Jeannine and John Shold, Applicants 6. Request for 12 Month Extension of Preliminary Plat Approval; Ghostrider, LLC Long Plat #SUB97- 0009; Located off of Gien Drive, Quilcene; Cyrus Heffernan, Applicant Page 2 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 20,2004 ~.""..'" (ftLJ~) 7. Reappoint Marine Resources Committee Member to Serve Another Four (4) Year Term Expiring August 16,2007; Andrew Palmer Appointment of Six Citizen Representatives to the IrondalelPort Hadlock Urban Growth Area (UGA) Task Force: There are thirteen members on this Task Force that will make recommendations to the Planning Commission and the Department of Community Development regarding: internal zoning in the UGA; the types of uses to be allowed; the requirements regarding "bulk and dimensions" permitted for structures; and other matters dealing with development regulations. The Task Force is scheduled to meet twice a month, the meetings are open to the public and advertised as required by law. Commissioner Rodgers moved to appoint Duke Shold, Wesley Reed, Chuck Russell, Carol Fletcher, Margaret Matheson and Joe Lovatto as citizen representatives to the Irondale/Port Hadlock UGA Task Force. Commissioner Titterness seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 2004 Comprehensive Plan Amendments; Jefferson County International Airport: Randy Kline, Associate Planner, reported that amendments MLA03-232, submitted by the Port of Port Townsend, and MLA03-244, submitted by the People for a Rural Quimper, relating to the airport were removed from the Comprehensive Plan docket in November, 2003 with the intent that they would be processed as County sponsored amendments during the 2004 cycle. These amendments will be submitted before the February 1, 2004 deadline. A settlement agreement between the County and the Port of Port Townsend, dated December 22,2003, outlines the amendment issues that will be brought forward and includes minor changes to the Port's application that was submitted in September, 2003. The original amendment submitted by the People for a Rural Quimper in May, 2003 will be brought forward. Usually the Planning Commission and the Board have a joint meeting to review the amendments that have been submitted, but it won't be necessary with these 2 amendments and it isn't required by the UDC. The Planning Commission will schedule a public hearing to establish the final docket and staffwill make a recommendation. The process requires that the final docket be approved by the Board no later than their second meeting in April. After that date, the Planning Commission and staff will move forward with substantive consideration ofthe amendments. Representatives from the People for a Rural Quimper and the Port of Port Townsend commented on their amendments and the current process. Ande Grahn, representing the PRQ, also submitted a letter to the Board. Page 3 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 20,2004 ~""~ { . ·'S) . /,', . ~'\'fl;I!,.::;~,~1 Chairman Huntingford asked about the Airport Master Plan. Randy Kline reported that the plan was adopted by the Port Commissioners in December and needs to be adopted by reference as part ofthe Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission does not have to review the full Airport Master Plan and will only review the new language that the Port has proposed for the Comprehensive Plan. The Airport Master Plan is a technical document about airport operations and future growth projections in air traffic over the next 20 years. Discussion re: Proposed Ordinance Amending Building Fee Schedule (Continued from January 12,2004): At the close of the hearing on January 12, 2004, the Board tabled action on the proposed ordinance, and requested more information about the structure of the current fee schedule. Director of Community Development Al Scalf explained that the proposed fee increase would apply to structures that exceed $150,000 in value. He submitted a packet of information to the Board. The current system assumes that the more expensive the house, the more complex it is, and more building services are required. The Board has questioned this assumption. There was a discussion regarding the graph showing the valuation and square footage of new residential building permits submitted in 2003. The valuation is submitted by the applicant, or the Permit Technician refers to Table I-A of the 1997 Uniform Building Code to determine the correct value. Approximately 50% of the time, the valuation is adjusted higher by the Permit Technician. Commissioner Rodgers stated that he is interested in the Assessor's data for new construction. There was a discussion about other factors that affect value. Al Scalf pointed out that the services paid for by the fees include: plan checks, inspections, permit intake, permit issuance, reviewing the status of the permit, administrative overhead for the Department, "planner of the day" service, and services provided for realtors and research. Commissioner Rodgers asked ifthe higher fees can be justified for the more expensive houses? He feels that the fees need to be fair for everyone if they are receiving the same services. There was a discussion about the relationship between square footage and value. Commissioner Huntingford suggested that the permit fee be based on the square footage. The proposed ordinance for the permit fee increase was not approved by the Board. They asked Al Scalf to review the current fee system and come back to them in a few weeks with other options for revising the permit fee schedule. Jefferson County Assessor Jack Westerman re: Assessor's Plat Nicholson's Irondale Reservoir Addition: Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney David Alvarez explained that the statute regarding an Assessor's plat requires that the County Commissioners take action to grant permission for the Assessor to sign the plat map and have it filed. There is specific language that must be on the face of the plat map. Assessor Jack Westerman pointed out that this is the first Assessor's Plat that has been done in 28 years. He feels that it is in the public's best interest for describing the boundaries ofthe property and 5-acre lots are a more applicable density for that area. Page 4 Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of January 20, 2004 ,,,(I."'''' Commissioner Titterness moved to have the Board grant permission for the Assessor to sign and file the Assessor's plat known as Nicholson's Irondale Reservoir Addition. Commissioner Rodgers seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. MEETING ADJOURNED JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEAL; \\ iY Ca. J\.' -_ .(1, < ~r;.~..: ~ ~:,..J ,,': · ,) ''''04 "~~ (/ .... vi. ""'! t, #. " ,I )~¡: ,. ~ ".. . d \' ,', :...~; ~ .:' \' , .- . . ,,' .. ~~ .\ ",. .... ~ .I .. ,-- _.......J. , $ Glen Hun fl I>an Titterness, Menaber ~rs, Membe-;- ATTßSTJ" ' ÇJf;lu. '7(4~ ) C/íI L á'ulie Matthes, CMC Deputy Clerk of the Board Page 5