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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM121294 MINUTES WEEK OF DECEMBER 12, 1994 Chairman Robert Hinton called the meeting to order at the appointed time. Commis- sioners Glen Huntingford and Richard Wojt were both present. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Commissioner Huntingford moved to approve the Minutes of November 28, 1994 as submitted. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Discussion re: Adoption Process: Interim Resource Land Ordinance: Senior Planner James Holland asked the Board to consider adopting an emergency ordinance that modifies the timeline and process for the County to adopt new ordinances for the interim designation of re- source lands. This proposed ordinance has a specific schedule for production of these new ordinances. Commissioner Wojt asked about the additional time for ordinance adoption? James Holland reported that part of that time is allowed for SEPA review of the ordinances (mineral lands, agri- cultural and forest land ordinances.) Chairman Hinton asked if there is enough economic informa- tion for proper analysis and if the Planning Department has the owl maps? James Holland reported that he feels there has been enough economic information submitted and that the owl maps are due to be provided this week. He further reported that he feels this timeline can be accomplished if the Planning Department can do the map analysis and finish the draft ordinances this week. Commissioner Wojt asked how this new timeline fits with the appeal of these ordinances? James Holland answered that its important that the County show that a good faith effort is being made to complete these ordinances. This emergency ordinance gives Planning staff, citizens, the Planning Commission, and other agencies a timeline for work on these ordinances. Commissioner Huntingford moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 18-1212-94 establishing a public process and timeline for the adoption of new ordinances for the interim designation of resource lands as required by the Growth Management Act. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion. After discussion of the basis to be used for the new ordinances, the Chairman called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. V(1 , . 20 ~AG!J. ..::;(tmjiji¡ ·····"'r······ ":::;::::::::::~i?:::::::::::: ..::::::::::::::::¡:::::::¡:¡:i:¡::r:¡:::¡:::¡:iii:ii GMA Update: Assistant Planner Lesa Barnes reported on the meetings scheduled for the next two weeks. GMA Project Manager Suzanne Drum reminded everyone of the workshop at 2:30 p.m. on critical aquifer recharge areas and of several other meetings this week regarding water issues. Permit Center Manager Kent Anderson reported on the building activities last week (5 building permits and 1 subdivision application submitted.) ... a,;, .... -... i"._ ~-,-- Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of December 12, 1994 · · · · · · · · · · · . . . . . . . . . . . . e . . . . . . . . . . . PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: The following matters were discussed: A recent Leader article and how it was written with a slant against the County; the Olympic Environmental Council (OEC) request to the Growth Management Hearings Board for sanctions against the County at the compliance hearing; an explanation of why the OEC asked for the sanctions; the history of intimidation around Growth Management planning; the settlement regarding the County's actions due to flooding on the Big Quilcene River; and the actions and makeup of the Watershed Council identified by the Dungeness/Quilcene Pilot project. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: PLANNING AND PERMIT CENTER Hearing Examiner's Recommendation and Open Space Taxation AGREEl\1ENT (.Joint Agreement with the City of Port Townsend): Transfer and Designate 5.03 ACrt~sas Timberland Open Space for Current Tax Assessment. #C-3-93: Located Near the Intersec- tion of Hastings and Jacob Miller Road: Ron Byers, Applicant: Associate PlannerJerry Smith reported that Mr. Byers owns approximately 5 acres just inside the City limits. This application has been to the Hearing Examiner. During the course of review, it was brought to the County's attention that the City and County must set up a joint review body to participate in the review of these applications within the City limits (per RCW 84.34). Dan Harpole, Chairman of the City Parks, Recreation of Property Committee, reported that the City has assigned the review to this committee. They have reviewed this application and recommend approval of it. Commissioner Huntingford moved to adopt the findings and recommendation of the Hearing Examiner and to approve the agreement as submitted by Ron Byers. Commissioner VVojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Hearing Examiner's Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation: Apj!eaJ of Summary Approval of Short Subdivision. SUB94-0015: Subdivide 9.42 Acres into Four Residential Lots; Located Between Oak Bay Road and Old Oak Bay Road: Craig Srnitth Applicant: Associate Planner Jerry Smith reported that the Planning Department issued summary approval on the Craig Smith short plat in August. The Hearing Examiner heard an appeal of the summary approval and recommends approval of part of it by modification of three of the conditions on the plat. Since the appeal hearing numerous correspondence has been received from the appellant asking the Hearing Examiner to consider further information. The Hearing Examiner closed the hearing on November 15, 1994 and cannot receive any additional information. Commissioner Huntingford asked if there were new issues brought forth after the Hearing Ex- aminer's hearing? Jerry Smith stated that there are issues, but he didn't identify them as new issues. They are issues that were presented to the staff and discussed with the Examiner after the hearing had closed. The Hearing Examiner advised that the appellant should take these issues to the Board when they review and consider his recommendation. Commissioner Wojt added that the only way for the Board to consider these issues, would be to reject the Hearing Examiner's recommendation and set a public hearing.. Kent Anderson reported that this short plat has been through the SEP A process, an appeal of the SEP A process, the summary approval process, and he feels that this project has gone through an exhaustive review. Commissioner Huntingford stated that there has been more than ample time to bring all of the issues forward and he doesn't feel there is any need for another hearing. Commissioner Hun- tingford moved to adopt the findings and recommendation of the Hearing Examiner. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA:' Commissioner Wojt moved to delete item 1 and approve and adopt the balance of the items on the consent agenda as submitted. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion .which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. DELETE AGREEMENT, Consultant re: Planning Services Lo Assist with the Completion of the Com- prehensive Plan; Henigar and Ray, Inc. ~~~ '. f¡.l" ·1 ·······.··...·.w ··..1·····..·.. ..... ......... ...... ........ .~:::(~¡~~j¡¡f¡~i;~::;:::¡¡¡¡¡~¡j~¡¡~¡!¡¡¡¡¡ ...................'............................... ........................... ........,.......... ....... .' ;.;.;.;.;.;.;.:.:.:.;.;.:.;.;.;.;.;.;".;.;.:.:.;. VOl 20 UG~ o 2072 Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of December 12, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Purchase Requisition; 1995 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 Vehicle for Public Works Department; State Department of General Administration, Office of State Pro- curement 3. RESOLUTION NO.129-94 re: Changing the Name of a Private Road Kingdom Way to Cougar Ridge Road; Located in Pioneer Acres 4. RESOLUTION NO. 130-94 re: Establishing the Name for Private Road, HUD Housing Loop; West Jefferson County Connecting with Lower Hoh Road 5. Approve Hearing Examiner Recommendation and Open Space Taxation AGREEMENT; Transfer and Designate 12.10 Acres of 13.10 Acre Parcel as Timberland Open Space for Current Tax Assessment, #C-3-94; Located Near Intersection of Highway 101 and Mt. Jupiter Road, Brinnon; Bruce Klanke 6. AGREEMENT, Interagency re: Joint Plan of Operation Designating Roles of Agencies; Recreational Shellfish Program; State Department of Health PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Hearin:: Examiner Findin::s. Conclusions and Recommendation re: Vacatin:: Harry Street in Ocean Grove Estates: Approximately 125 Feet Lon:: by 60 Feet Wide: Ocean Grove Lot Owners Association, Petitioners: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve and adopt the Hearing Examiner's recommendation as presented. Chairman Hinton seconded the motion in the temporary absence of Commissioner Huntingford. The motion carried by a un- animous vote. Proposed Exchan::e of Privately Owned Property for County Owned Property: Lee Wilburn, Port Townsend Business Park: Public Works Administrative Assistant Eileen Simon reported that Lee Wilburn has requested the exchange of some improved lots in the Port Townsend Business Park for County property in the same general area. The resolution directs the Prosecuting Attorney to take this request to the Superior Court for final approval. The Court determines that the value of the properties to be exchanged is appropriate. Commissioner Wojt moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 131-94 directing the Prosecuting Attorney to present this matter to the Superior Court for a public hearing and authorization to exchange the parcels. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a un- animous vote. Dan Harpole, City Council re: 35th Street Property: Dan Harpole, Chairman of the City's Parks, Recreation and Property Committee, reviewed the City's public process regarding this property: In early June the City received a letter regarding this property. A series of public meetings and a site visits were held, a draft plan was developed and sent to the County. A response letter dated October 18, 1994 was received. Three areas of concern were brought up by the County: backstops, dedicated baseball diamonds, and the schedule for making these improve- ments. The City agrees that the baseball backstops will be moved to phase 1. The issue of dedicated baseball diamonds was discussed again and after discussions with Little League Officials it was determined that the dedicated diamonds are not as essential as the backstops. The schedule for work and determining exactly when the final phases (2 and 3) will take place is hard to plan because of budgetary concerns as well as the draft comprehensive planning process. The City is willing to state that phases 2 and 3 will be completed by the year 2000. The City's plan is to clear 1 1/2 acres of this property, seed it and have it on line for use in the summer of 1995. Infra- structure improvements will be completed at this time also. During all of the meetings the majority of the people have been in favor of the development of a park. He asked that the Board approve this transfer or state their concerns and/or needs. . vOt 20 UG~ o 2073 I ....B···....·· ..... ......... ...... ......... ....... ......... ....... .......... ....... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ..::::;:;:;:;:::::;:,.,:,,::;:::::;:::::::;::: . ..:::~~~t~~~~~~~;~~~~~~1~t~~~~~~;~~¡¡~¡¡¡~~;::: .. ......................... Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of December 12, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner Huntingford asked if there have been any discussions about a possibility of trading a piece of City property for this parcel? Dan Harpole stated that the importance of this piece of property for a neighborhood park is paramount. The people on the Committee are aware and have discussed the need for recreation areas as well as neighborhood parks. Both of these types of recreation facilities are needed. Chairman Hinton suggested that possibly a trade for City property out in the County could be considered. Dan Harpole responded that the long term benefits of the development of this property are many and there are no other properties identified in this area for a neighborhood park. Commissioner Wojt asked if the plan is that the property will still be County property, but the City is agreeing to make certain improvements to it? Doug Mason, representing the City, stated that his understanding was that this property would be transferred to the City with a reversion clause if the improvements aren't completed as scheduled. The Board concurred that they would review the City's last proposal and make a determination on whether to pull the property from the surplus sale before 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Dan Harpole asked if upon further review the Board decides there is another concern that isn't being met, they be given the opportunity to respond. Mari Phillips suggested that the Board have a timber cruise done on the property. Commissioner Huntingford asked if the City has considered purchasing this property? Dan Harpole answered that the City Council has not considered that because they were working toward this trade. The discussion continued with members of the City Parks Committee, residents of the area and a representative of Port Townsend Little League. Decision re: Establishinl: a County Road: Third Street (See also Minutes of December 5. 1994): Commissioner Wojt stated that he drove out and looked at the road, and he felt that the old intersection looked more dangerous than the new intersection. Commissioner Huntingford noted that the Public Works Department has recommended that the road be established and they feel that the 30 foot width is acceptable. The real issue discussed last week was if the County would take over the maintenance of the road in the future. Most of the comments received were about the dispute between the landowners in the area regarding access across the statutorily vacated portion of Third Street. Commissioner Huntingford moved to establish Third Street as a County Road. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Surplus Property Sale re: Decision on Request from City of Port Townsend to Remove 35th Street and Back Alley Properties from the Sale: Chairman Hinton stated that he feels these two parcels should be pulled from the surplus property sale and suggested that the City be advised that they have until July 1, 1995, on the 35th Street property, to either negotiate a trade for a parcel of City property or negotiate a price to purchase the property outright. Commissioner Huntingford suggested that another option on the 35th Street property is for the County to keep ownership of the property, and work out an agreement with the City for funding the development of a certain number of acres as ball fields and/or practice areas. This partnership agreement would allow the City to stay with their planning schedule for that area. Commissioner Wojt moved to pull both the Back Alley and the 35th Street properties off the surplus property sale with the following conditions: Back Alley Parcel: This parcel will be sold to the City on a time payment plan as already negotiated. 35th Street Property: By July 1, 1995 Option 1 - The City can negotiate to purchase the property from the County, based on the assessed value of the properties including à. value for the timber on the property. Option 2 - The City can negotiate to trade a parcel of City property for this property, based on the assessed value of the properties including a value for the timber on the property. Vot· 20 ~Arì~ O~14 I ..::t:::::::·:·::::::::::::::::: ..::::(::::::1::1:11:11:1:::::::::1:::::1: ........................... Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of December 12, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Option 3 - The County will retain ownership of the property and allow the City to fully de- velop half of the property over a period of five years, with the development for the first year to include two baseball practice fields. The City will be respon- sible for all of the development review and permitting requirements. Commissioner Huntingford seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. MEETING ADJOURNED SEAL: '-'"', Ð " ,,. \ A TrEST: l~ VOt JEFFERSON COUNTY D OF COMMISSIONERS 20 rU,~ o 2075 I ·:::::t:)~:~:::::: ·:.:;:~j:g:¡:::¡:¡:¡t::: ..::::{~~jIj~¡¡j¡j¡iMi¡I¡¡¡j¡jjj¡¡¡¡f ......................... .......................... .................................................. . ......................... . .........................