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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM011795 ~ MINUTES WEEK OF JANUARY 17, 1995 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Glen Huntingford in the presence of Commissioner Robert Hinton and Commissioner Richard W ojt. Kent Anderson. Permit Center Manal:er re: Proposed Chanl:es to the Jefferson County Zoninl: Code: Clarification of Wordinl:; Lot Line Front: Kent Anderson reported that at the hearing on the proposed changes to the zoning code on January 9 there had been questions raised about the wording in Subsection 3.10 Definitions, #60 Lot Line Front. After researching the wording, he recommended to the Board that it be changed from "dedicated easement" to "dedicated vehicular access easement". Commissioner Hinton asked that the wording change be reviewed by the Prosecuting Attorney to verify that it is not a substantial change that would require a new hearing. Applications for Assistance from the Veterans Relief Fund: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve a Veterans Relief Fund application in the amount of $450 from American Legion Post #26. Commissioner Hinton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. WoodNet re: Request for Expressions of Interest in Site Visit to our Community: Economic Development Council Director Erik Andersson introduced Gus Kostopulos, Director of WoodNet, a wood products marketing cooperative. WoodNet has received funding to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a manufacturing technology center on the Olympic Peninsula. This center would train wood product businesses to add value to the products they produce through new manufacturing techniques, development of new products and marketing development. They are looking for 9,000 square feet for their project. Key requirements are local political support and community interest and commitment. Phil Spesser, Foresight Science & Technology, explained funding for the center, desireable facility needs and other factors important to the site selection process. GMA Update: Director of Public Services Gary Rowe reported that the Planning Commission will be continuing their review of the Resource Lands ordinance this week. A hearing on this ordinance will be held in February. They are also reviewing the community plans. The Commissioners' open house on growth and planning for the Quimper area is scheduled at the Cape George Fire Hall on Thursday, January 19 at 7 p.m. The Water Utility Coordinating Committee will meet again on January 25 in the Public Works Conference Room. The Critical Aquifer Recharge Area workshop will be continued on January 26. 21 r,~crl0g ~ Commissioners' Meeting Minutes : Week of January 17, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permit Center Manager Kent Anderson gave an update on Permit Center activity. Gary Rowe suggested that these weekly updates be submitted in writing. The Board concurred. Commissioner W ojt stated that the reason the Board requested the weekly updates was to track any rapid development in the Tri Area aquifer recharge area. He suggested putting a map at the Permit Center to locate areas in the County where permits are being requested. Commissioner Hinton asked the status of the flood plain issue in Brinnon? Gary Rowe stated tha~ the Prosecuting Attorney is reviewing a draft ordinance, that will be sent to FEMA for reVIew. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following items were discussed: the forest harvest tax, the Planning Commission's resource lands survey, building codes that require contractors to be brought in from out of the County, the relationship between the City and County regarding the aquifer recharge area ordinance and other water issues, and a property rights ordinance. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS PLANNING AND PERMIT CENTER Preliminary Plat Approval #SUB94-0063: Create a 4 Lot Lon.: Subdivision: Located Near Intersection of Whispering Cedar Lane and Egg and I Road: Loren Bishop, Applicant: Commissioner Hinton moved to approve the preliminary plat for long subdivision #SUB94-oo63 submitted by Loren Bishop. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Preliminary Plat Approval #SUB 94-0079: Subdivide 42 Acres into 14 Lots: Valley View Lon.: Plat Located Near Chimacum-Ouilcene Road: Phil Boling, Applicant: Associate Planner Jim Pearson reported that the Permit Center has received a request from the Port Gamble S'Klallam Fisheries Office to appeal the issuance of the final MDNS on this project. The Tribe has also requested a second public hearing to review the preliminary plat. Jim Pearson explained that the Subdivsion Ordinance states that a public hearing is not required on preliminary plats of 5 to 14 lots, but the Board can hold a hearing at their discretion. After a discussion, the request for the hearing on the preliminary plat was denied. The Board concurred that a hearing be scheduled on the appeal of the final MDNS. Commissioner Wojt moved to set the hearing date for February 6, 1995 at 2 p.m. Commissioner Hinton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Board then met in Executive Session with David Skeen, Prosecuting Attorney regarding potential litigation from 11:00 to 11 :30 a.m. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Open Ri.:ht-of-Way Request: Portion of East Price Street. Irondale: Mike Hensel: This request is to open the of right-of-way on East Price Street from 6th Avenue along the Hensel property line. Currently, the road is a minimally passable meandering dirt road. Carson Inman owns several lots near 5th Avenue. The County has given him a permit for a private driveway on East Price Street. The Inmans do not want East Price Street to become a through road. Jack Hensel explained that they are asking to open the right-of-way on East Price Street from 6th Avenue along the Hensel property. Between the end of the Inman 21 'Ar.l1lr) ... rHI-1. ,':':':':':':': ..;:;:::::;:;:::::: ,,::::::::::::;:::::::; ..{::il·:{t~ttt~ "..... ....... ........ ....... .......... ....... .......... ...".. ..."..... ........ .......... ........ .......... ......... ........... ........ .......... ........ ·.::::{¡¡¡¡j¡¡¡¡j¡¡j¡¡¡1¡¡¡¡¡¡~~~f¡t~¡jj¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ Commissioners' Meeting Minutes : Week of January 17, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . driveway and the end of the Hensel property there is about 200 feet of road. The Public Works Department recommends opening the entire length of East Price Street from 5th to 6th Avenue and requiring the applicant to improve the road to County standards. After a discussion, Commissioner Hinton moved to approve the request to open right-of-way on the portion of East Price Street, off 6th A venue along the Hensel property. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion for discussion. He stated his concern about not making East Price Street between 5th and 6th Avenue a through road at this time. The Chairman called for the vote. Chairman Huntingford and Commissioner Hinton voted for the motion. Commissioner Wojt voted against the motion. The motion carried. Proposal for a Compass Wilderness Navil:ational Course At Gibbs Lake Park: Jefferson Explorer Search and Rescue Post #9678: The Parks Advisory Board has reviewed and approved this proposal for the Explorer Search and Rescue Post to use the Gibbs Lake. area as a training center. Commissioner Wojt moved to accept the proposal. Commissioner Hinton seconded the motion which carried by unanimous a vote. Ri2ht-of-Way Acquisition, #CRI069: Larry Scott Memorial Park: Director of Public Services Gary Rowe asked direction from the Board on proceeding with acquisition of right-of-way on the trail project. He explained that in acquiring the right-of-way, they may have to negotiate with several property owners to achieve a contiguous route. Purchase agreements will have to be worked out. They will not pressure any property owners. Commissioner Hinton stated he did not see a problem with acquiring the right-of-way under the trestle. He volunteered to help negotiate the acquisition of that property. Approval of Purchase Requisition: Three (3) 1995 S10 Pickup Trucks: State Procurement Office: This purchase is part of the 1995 budget to upgrade and replace County vehicles that have high mileage. Commissioner W ojt moved to approve the purchase requisition. Commissioner Hinton seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Commissioner Hinton seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 4-95 re: The Statutory Vacation of A Portion of Broadway Avenue in the Plat of Junction City 2. Accept resignation from Planning Commission Member and Authorize Advertisement for Vacant Position; James N. Parker 3. Appoint Youth Representative to Serve on the Port Townsend Community Center Advisory Board; Two Year Term, Expiring January 17, 1997; Julie L. Kelvy HEARING re: Bud2et Appropriations and Extensions for Various County Departments: Chairman Huntingford opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments, he closed the hearing. There was a brief discussion about funding for the bay monitoring program for Marine Science Center, the Long Range Planning professional services line request for $13,000, the Animal Services request because of a heating system malfunction, sales tax on camping fees and lease payments on Castle Hill Mall. Commissioner Hinton moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 5-95 authorizing the budget appropriations and extensions for various departments, less $13,000 of the Long Range Planning request. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. VDr 21. r~ul1t ~ . Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of January 17, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kent Anderson, Permit Center Manai:er re: Discussion of Policy Direction on Home Businesses: Kent Anderson explained that the policy in the County has been to encourage home businesses. To streamline the process, this has become an administrative decision, rather than a hearing examiner recommendation. The current ordinance states that if the site is over five acres with a rural designation, outbuildings for a home business may exceed 2,500 square feet. In addition, a home business must be secondary to the residential use of the property and cannot exceed more than 30 % of the entire parcel size. The retail sales from a home business, except in the case of mail order, are limited to those products produced onsite or those that are incidental to the activity or service. In certain cases, it would be possible for a larger scale operation to comply with the criteria of a home business as outlined in the current ordinance. Commissioner Wojt stated that the main concern is to prohibit commercial businesses in residential areas. In the past, enforcement of this ordinance has been brought about from complaints by neighbors. Discussion re: Interim Urban Growth Area Ordinance Adoption: Senior Planner James Holland reported that the changes to this ordinance that were discussed at the Board's workshop last week have been made. Deputy Prosecutor Walt Perry reviewed the changes. He advised the Board that they are not significant and, therefore, would not require a public hearing. After a discussion about the map attachments to the ordinance, population, water and utilities, Commissioner Hinton moved to approve the changes and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 01-0117- 95, as an amendment to Ordinance No. 15-1028-94 to designate a Port Ludlow Interim Urban Growth Area pursuant to RCW 36.70A.110, with an effective date of January 17, 1995. Commissioner W ojt seconded the motion. The Chairman called for the vote. Chairman Huntingford and Commissioner Hinton voted for the motion. Commissioner Wojt abstained from voting. The motion carried. 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