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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM021991 .' ...... -0- ./ MINUTES Week of February 19, 1991 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larry W. Dennison at the appointed time. Commissioner Richard E. Wojt was present. Commissioner B.G. Brown was in Olympia during the morning session to testify on timber issues before a subcommittee of the State Legislature. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the minutes of January 7, 14, 22 and 28, 1991 as corrected. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Appointment to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee: The Clerk reported that there are now two vacancies on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Commissioner Wojt moved to appoint Francesca Knowles and Neil VanderVen to the vacant positions on this Committee. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Francesca Knowles term will expire October 23, 1991 and Neil VanderVen's term will expire February 20, 1993. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Wojt moved to adopt and approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1. Approval of the Grantee Closeout Performance Report; Grant #1-89-743-08 Port Townsend Community Center Project; State Department of Community Development 2. AGREEMENT and Request for Payment of Funds re: Services for 1991 Funding; Jefferson County Economic Development Council 3. AGREEMENT re: Services for 1991 Funding; Jefferson County Conservation District 4. AGREEMENT and Request for Payment of Funds re: Services for 1991 Funding; Clallam/Jefferson Counties, Big Brother/Big Sisters 5. Dance License; Hadlock House Restaurant 6. Comparative Bid Purchase; Two (2) 286 Laptop Computers with 40 Mb Hard Disk Drive 7. Application for Assistance 1from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund; Joseph R. Kurtzo $256.98 8. Approval of Annual Equipment Rental Rates; Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund 9. Bid Awards; Gateway 2000 for 2 386SX Personal Computers (Public Works) and Pacific Office Equipment for 2 Epson 286E Personal Computers (Planning) ;!¡r:< \/.~, , ,\,Ii." 1 Î . p "'0 -4..' r... r,~ lit} .15 ':: ! Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of February 19, 1991 Page: 2 BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS BID OPENING re: For One (1) Hieh Volume Duplex Copier with acces- sories and on site maintenance for the Health Department: Public Works Director, Gary Rowe, opened and read the bids received for a high volume duplex copier as follows: BIDDERS: BID AMOUNT: $8,667.12 8,839.60 Olympic Copiers, Bremerton Pacific Office Equipment, Port Townsend Commissioner Wojt moved to have the Public Works Department check the bids for accuracy and make a recommendation for a bid award that is to the best advantage of the County. Chairman Dennison seconded the. motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Bid Award re: Supplyine Liquid Propane: Commissioner Wojt moved to award the bid for supplying liquid propane to Amerigas of Kent for their bid total of $7,082.28 as recommended by the Public Works department. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Authorization for Update of the Jefferson County Landfill Operations Plan (dated December 1987) by RaW. Beck & Associates: Chairman Dennison asked if the update of the landfill operations plan could be done by County staff? Gary Rowe explained that there are two projects: 1) interim guidelines for a design to meet the minimum functional standards on the final configuration of the landfill closure, and 2) the operations section of the plan must be supplemented to include operations of the recycling center. These items cannot be done in house because of the workload from other projects. Most of this contract will be engineering work on the closure of the landfill. After further discussion of the need to have a consultant do this work, Commissioner Wojt moved to authorize the Public Works Department to contract with R.W. Beck & Associates for the work as discussed. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Establishine. a Name for a Private Road; Juanita Drive: Gary Rowe reported that this private road is located off of Highway 101 at milepost 307.96. This name is not in conflict with any other road name in the County. Commissioner Wojt moved to approve Resolution No. 12-91 establishing the private road name of Juanita Drive as presented. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion, The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Comparative Bid Purchase; Convert Three (3) 1990 Chevrolet Caprice Cars to an L.Pa Gas Fuel Systems: This comparative bid purchase is for converting three Sheriff's vehicles from gas to propane fuel, Gary Rowe reported. One bid was received from Eric's R.V. in Sequim. No other firm would give a bid on this work. One bid option would include allowing the County's mechanic to take part in this work so that he will have a better understanding of these fuel systems. Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the comparative bid purchase for posting. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. AGREEMENT. Intereovemmental Cooperation; Establish a W orkine Relationship to Allow Adult Offenders to do Class IV or V Community Service Proeram Work; State Department of' Corrections. State Department of Transportation. ClaUam County. Grays Harbor County. Jefferson County and the Town of Forks: Gary Rowe reported that this agreement will allow the use of Department of Corrections inmates to do litter clean up along County highways. Jefferson County would tvOl 17 fAG~ CO 1~6 f , Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of February 19, 1991 Page: 3 only pay the hourly rate for the number of hours that these people are working on County roads. Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the agreement with the State Department of Corrections and Transportation as presented. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote, Frank D' Amore. Marine Science Center re: Water Quality Monitorine Proeram Grant Application; State Department of EcoloSlY Centennial Clean Water Fund: Frank D'Amore reviewed the Science Center's water quality monitoring program that has been funded through the State Centennial Cleàn Water Funds provided to the Planning Department. This application for grant funds is to continue this project. Commissioner Wojt moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the grant application to the State Department of Ecology for the Marine Science Center water quality monitoring program as submitted. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Deputy Prosecutine Attorney. Mark Huth re: Lease of Office Space; Castle Hill Mall: Mark Huth, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, asked the Board for direction on how to proceed with the lease for the office space at the Castle Hill Mall. He then reviewed the lease provisions suggested by the property owner. If these provisions are acceptable to the Board, Mark Huth explained that he would advise the property owners to proceed with developing the final lease document. Commissioner Wojt moved to direct the Public Works Department and the Prosecuting Attorney to proceed with development of the final Lease agreement for this space. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote. PLANNING AND BUILDING Appeal of a Home Business Permit CC#38-90; Brinnon Glass. Robert Bowman. Wa Wa Point. Brinnon (Tabled on December 10. 1990): Associate Planner Jerry Smith reported that this appeal of the issuance of a certificate of compliance for a home glass repair business owned by Robert Bowman on Wa Wa Point in Brinnon was reviewed by the Board on December 10, 1990. At that time the matter was tabled so that more information could be provided. Jerry Smith then presented a letter from the Prosecuting Attorney regarding the issues raised because access to' Mr. Bowman's property is provided by an easement across the adjacent properties. Chairman Dennison asked what other complaints were received regarding this home business. Jerry Smith responded that the neighbors took issue with the compatibility of this home business with the surrounding properties (condition #9 of the Certificate of Compliance). The Prosecuting Attorney states that the access easement issue should be addressed between the property owners and not as a part of the home business permit. Jerry Smith added that the final inspection and sign off on the occupancy permit for the home business at this site has not been given. A change of use building permit is required but has not been applied for or issued, Commissioner Brown moved to bring the matter of the review of the certificate of compliance issued for Robert Bowman's home business off the table. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The Development Code offers the Board three options for dealing with complaints on home businesses: 1) approve the certificate of compliance as it exists, 2) rescind the certificate of compliance and, 3) additional conditions be added to the certificate of compliance to satisfy the compliant. Based on a site inspection, Jerry Smith reported that nothing was noted to indicate that this certificate of compliance should be rescinded. l YûL 17 "rAr,~ 00 :177 "'. f ø Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of February 19, 1991 Page: 4 Don Nystrom. adjacent property owner: Don Nystrom noted that the main issue with this home business is compatibility with surrounding properties. Mr. Bowman rents a guest house on his property in addition to the glass business and the traffic coming in, night and day, has caused problems. The Nystrom's have grandchildren who play in the area and the traffic is a problem because the easement runs through their property. They have asked time and again that this traffic slow down, without any success. Mr. Nystrom reminded the Board that he had asked to be notified if a business was going in on this property when the garage was built. He was not notified until after the certificate of compliance had been issued. Jerry Smith then reviewed a series of photographs taken at the site. Mhur Abe: Mhur Abe reported that the adjacent property owners were notified of this home business after the certificate of compliance was issued. He reported that the road users are responsible for the maintenance of the access road. Doualas Smith. Attorney at Law representina Robert Bowman: Douglas Smith stated that he was hired by Mr. Bowman after the last meeting. He noted that he agrees with the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney's opinion regarding the easement issue. He has discussed the problems with the Nystroms and Mr. Abe. The easement gives the right for the use of the full 25 foot width, but Mr. Nystrom has knowingly planted shrubs and installed fence on part of this easement. Mr. Nystrom and Mr. Abe are also concerned that an auto repair business not go in at this site. Mr. Smith stated that he has assured them this business is a glass repair business and will not become an auto repair business. The Certificate of Compliance only permits certain activities for this home business and there are conditions of approval on that certification. Mr. Smith urged the Board to focus on the simple request which is to allow a home business for the repair of auto glass. He asked that the Board deal with this request today. Harry Louks. State Park Manaaer. adjacent property owners: The State Park has concern for noise, the unsightly condition of the structures and grounds and possible future uses of the site, Mr. Louks stated. After further discussion of the neighbors complaints with regard to Mr. Bowman renting a cottage on his property to overnight guests, Jerry Smith reported that the Development Code does address a IlBed and Breakfastll as a home business. Douglas Smith reported that this cottage has been periodically rented as an overnight accommodation since 1988. Since that's the case, the Chairman reported, this use of the site is a grandfathered use according to the Development Code. Commissioner Brown asked how much traffic will be generated by this business? Douglas Smith reported that this is only intended to be a part time business with a minimum amount of traffic. The discussion continued regarding the certificate of compliance and how it is enforced. Commissioner Wojt stated that he does not see any condition on the certificate of compliance to address the maintenance of the road due to higher traffic caused by this home business. Douglas Smith responded that the neighbors must jointly provide for the maintenance of the road on this access easement. Commissioner Brown moved to allow this business to operate under the certificate of compliance with conditions, previously issued including an additional condition to require that the final certificate of occupancy be issued before the home business is allowed to operate at the site. Commissioner Wojt stated that he would second the motion if a condition is added that there would be no parking of vehicles in the yard. Commissioner Brown stated that enforcement would be a problem with such a condition. He explained that this wording would allow the neighbors to file a complaint about the home business if, for example, Mr. Bowman had a family dinner at his home and all of the vehicles were not parked inside. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion for discussion. Commissioner Brown then amended his motion to include another condition that would limit the number of vehicles parked on the property for business purposes. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion. Commissioner Brown voted in favor of the motion. Commissioner Wojt and Chairman Dennison voted against the motion. The motion failed. ~YOL 17' f~Œ 00 i78 . .. ...... ... t ~ ._ Commissioners' Meeting Minutes: Week of February 19, 1991 Page: 5 The discussion continued regarding the compatibility of the home business with the surrounding properties (see condition 9 on the Certificate of Compliance). Chairman Dennison stated that one of his concerns is that the expected level of traffic is not defined. He added he feels that there are no assurances about the level of traffic that will be allowed for this home business. He would like to see conditions added that would address: 1) The traffic level that will be generated by this home business and, 2) What would be done to bring the road up to a standard that will accommodate that traffic level. Commissioner Wojt moved to table action on this review of the Certificate of Occupancy until February 25, 1991 to allow Mr. Bowman and/or his attomey time to work with the County on conditions that will meet ,the concerns stated. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Wojt had to leave for a conference out of town, and was not present for the rest of the meeting. Final Short Subdivision; Coyle Peninsula Properties Short Plat I. SP14- 90; Three (3) lot residential short plat; South Point area; AI Schoenfeld: Jerry Smith reviewed this three lot short plat. Commissioner Brown reported that an adjacent property owner has complained that this short plat is causing drainage problems on her property. Jerry Smith reported that a drainage plan was required, submitted, and has been approved for this short plat. All of the requirements have been met on this plat. Commissioner Brown moved to approve the final Coyle Peninsula Properties Short Plat I as presented. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Final Short Subdivision; Coyle Peninsula Properties Short Plat II. SP13- 90; Four (4) lot residential short plat; South Point area; AI Schoenfeld: Jerry Smith reported that all of the requirements have been met on this short plat. Commissioner Brown moved to approve the final Coyle Peninsula Properties Shore Plat II as presented. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Liberal Construction Policy for Resource Lands and Critical Areas: Senior Planner Craig Ward reported that he talked with other counties about how they will handle classifying and identifying resource lands and critical areas as required by the Growth Management Act. Most other counties are not using a public involvement process or they are not to a point to deal with, this issue yet. Craig Ward noted that whatever policies are developed for the interim to protect the resource lands and critical areas will be reviewed when the Comprehensive Plan is updated. A liberal construction policy means that if there is a choice between two policies, the County will adopt the one that will protect the most property possible, within the scope of the objective criteria. Commissioner Brown noted that he wants to adopt a policy that will have the least impact on property owners. Chair"!-~n ~~r\ríi~o~t~ted that the purpose of t~is proce~s is to preserve as many options as p,p$~lb _ U~h ~Jhis long range comprehensive planmng process. - ~ " '.. . . \ - ~ " M ~I .JOl) ãJ\, JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COM~ISSIONERS s:¿ I ~ ";" ¡-': ~ \ .. :. " . '~ ;.'" _I Lar ennison, Chairman "-r'," · t ' p' ... " . ~ ,'".-J .~.J. ,/ -' , ., '" . ,............. -')'J ~ :''> ,/ ~:'~=ðM Lorna L. Delaney, ~~ Clerk of the Board f t Val 17 r~(~ on 179