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WEEK OF MARCH 11, 1991
Chairman Larry W. Dennison called the meeting to order at the appointed time.
Commissioner B. G. Brown and Commissioner Richard E. Wojt were both present.
Appointment of a Port District Commissioner: Chairman Dennison reported
that any candidate who received two or more ballots would be the nominee for appointment
to this position. Each Commissioner then wrote the name of the candidate they were
nominating on a piece of paper which was passed to the Clerk. The Clerk reported that no
nominee received a majority. The procedure was repeated and the Clerk reported the same
result. The procedure was repeated a third time and the Clerk reported that John Wynn was
nominated. Commissioner Brown moved that a unanimous ballot be cast for John Wynn.
Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA:
Commissioner Brown moved to remove the bid award for one new or used 1991 Dodge
Dynasty from the Consent Agenda and adopt and- approve the balance of the items as
presented. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 20-91 re: Order of Vacation; A Portion of Station Prairie Road in
Woodland Hills
2. Loan Agreement #91-001(4) and Promissory Note; Water Quality Improvement Loan;
Nicholas J & Karen D. FCrsch
3. AGREEMENT, On-site Sewage Management; The Lagoon Condominium Association and
Kala Point Utility Company
4. Bid Award; For One (1) New or Used 1991 Dodge Dynasty; To National Car Rental
Systems total bid price $13,664.58 (Item deleted from consent agenda).
5. Memorandum of Understanding; Provide Housing Needs Study; Clallam Jefferson
Community Action Council
6. CONTRACT KC -042-90-D Amendment D re: Funding Increase for Jefferson County
Community Counseling Center; (Peninsula Regional Support Network) ICtsap County
7. AGREEMENT re: Services Provided for 1991 Funding; Port Townsend Chamber of
Commerce
8. Applications for Assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund: Izair R. Chute
$500.00; AmVets Post #6 for Space Rent $240.00; Marshall B. Kithcart $500.00
9. AGREEMENT, Letter of re: Labor for the Public Works Department; Teamsters Local #589
10.AGREEMENT, Letter of re: Labor for the Sheriff's Department; Teamsters Union Local
#589
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BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
PUBLIC WORKS
HEARING re: Petition to Vacate; A Portion of 6th Avenue in Irondale;
Janice Stahl, Petitioner: Public Works Director Gary Rowe read the staff report on this
request to vacate a 220 foot length of 6th Avenue right-of-way (50 feet wide) in Irondale.
The vacation is being requested because the principal petitioner's residence is four feet from
this right-of-way and their septic tank, drainfield, and water line are in the right-of-way. A
small barn was built in the right-of-way in 1976.
Gary Rowe then reviewed the agency responses to this request. The Public Works
Department noted that the road is currently an unopened, platted street and the segment to
be vacated is not required for traffic circulation or access to lots (determined by a 1982 traffic
circulation plan). The Department has no objection to the request.
The Assessor's Office stated that the assessed value of the area to be vacated is $3,960.00
requiring compensation of $1,980.00. The Planning Commission recommends that the request
be denied based on consideration of future circulation and emergency service access needs.
Gary Rowe reported that 6th Avenue would probably not be completed to Irondale Road.
He reiterated that the circulation plan done in 1982 indicated that this street was not needed
for overall circulation and access for emergency services (between Moore Street and Eugene
Street). Chairman Dennison pointed out that the Planning Commission recommendation
doesn't say it is necessary. It says it may become necessary.
Chairman Dennison opened the hearing for public comment.
Janice Stahl: Janice Stahl stated that she owns all of the lots on that side of 6th Street.
The two persons that objected to this vacation do not have houses on their properties. There
are houses on East Price Street between Blocks 3 and 4, Gary Rowe reported.
Hearing not further comments, Chairman Dennison closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Brown stated that there are differing views between the Planning Commission
and the Public Works Department about the future need for this right-of-way. He asked if
the Planning Commission was aware of the Public Works Department's position when they
made their decision? Eileen Simon reported that she was at the Planning Commission
meeting when this vacation was reviewed and they were aware of the comments from the
Public Works Department.
Commissioner Brown asked about the topography of the area. Gary Rowe reported that the
area is flat. Since the Planning Commission recommended that this vacation request be
denied, they did not forward any findings of fact or conditions for the vacation. Commissioner
Brown moved to table action on this matter until clarification is received from the Planning
Commission. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Review Amended SEPA Environmental Checklist for Solid Waste
Management Plan to Determine if DNS Still Applies: Jeff Frettingham, Solid Waste
Specialist, reported that a Determination of Non -significance was issued by the County on the
Solid Waste Management Plan. The State Department of Ecology has commented on that
determination and has asked that the County amend the environmental checklist to include
their comments. Jeff Frettingham then reviewed the changes made in the checklist.
Mark Huth, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney stated that the checklist has been determined to be
insufficient in the areas noted by the DOE. The Board should reconsider the environmental
checklist with this new information. After further review Commissioner Brown stated that the
way the DOE comments were incorporated in the checklist is reasonable. Commissioner
Brown moved to retain the DNS issued based on the amended checklist as presented by the
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Public Works Department. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
AGREEMENT, Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing; New Tiger
Special Model 6610 W/TSF60C Side Mounted Hydraulic Flail Mower; Thurston
County: Gary Rowe reported that this intergovernmental agreement will allow Thurston
County to purchase a flail mower from Jefferson County's bid. Commissioner Brown moved
to approve the intergovernmental agreement with Thurston County as presented.
Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
CALL FOR BIDS re: One (1) 1990 or Newer Outboard Work Boat for
the Sheriff's Department: Commissioner Brown moved to approve the call for bids and
set the bid opening on April 1, 1991 at 10:30 a.m. for one 1990 or newer outboard work boat
for the Sheriff's Department. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
Bid Award; For One (1) New or Used 1991 Dodge Dynasty: Gary Rowe
reported that the Dodge Dynasty is the vehicle that will accommodate the Sheriff's needs.
The alternatives were front wheel drive vehicles which will not meet the Sheriff's needs.
Commissioner Wojt moved to award the bid to National Car Rental Systems for their bid
price of $13,664.58 as recommended by the Public Works Department. Commissioner Brown
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Forest Shomer re: Suggested Items to be Included in the Scope of the
Environmental Impact Statement for the State Department of Transportation's
Roadside Maintenance Policy: Forest Shomer reported that the State Department of
Transportation is currently setting the scope of their Environmental Impact Statement for the
roadside maintenance program on State Highways. The comment period ends this week and
Mr. Shomer presented a draft letter for the Board to consider sending to the DOT.
PLANNING AND BUILDING
State Environmental Policy Act Review and Threshold Determination;
Hayden Development Mini -Storage CC24-90; Port Hadlock adjacent to Cotton
Concrete; Multi -Phase Mini -Storage Project; Archie Charawell and Bill Promisel:
Associate Planner Jerry Smith reported that this project is to develop approximately 25,520
square feet of mini -storage units on property that is adjacent to Cotton Concrete in Port
Hadlock. The project will be completed in four phases. The site is an abandoned gravel pit.
Surplus storm water runoff will be piped to the cement plant for reuse. Jerry Smith advised
that a mitigative measure has been included to have a drainage plan submitted to address
the storm water runoff. The proponent will landscape around the improvements on the
property. Landscape maintenance is also required by the mitigative measures. Phase 1 of
this project has been constructed which is a 30 x 126 foot building. A third mitigative
measure requires that the proponent work with the Public Works Department to initiate regular
road vacation procedures for the improvement of the intersection of Old Hadlock Road and
Center/Chimacum Road.
Commissioner Wojt asked why no landscaping is being required or planned for the site along
the County Road? Jerry Smith reported that the project site is lower than the road.
Chairman Dennison noted that the landscaping is being done for beautification of the project,
not for screening from the road.
Commissioner Brown moved to issue a mitigated determination of non -significance and lead
agency status with the mitigative measures as recommended by the Planning Department.
Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
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Right -of -Way Width Reduction; Brewer Large Lot Subdivision; 2 1/2
Miles South of Chimacum; Reduce Right -of -Way from 60 feet to 40 feet for an
Internal Access Road Service Two (2) Five+ Acre Lots: Jerry Smith reported that this
request is for a reduction in right-of-way width per the large lot subdivision regulations. If
granted it would provide a forty (40) foot wide road right-of-way within this proposed large lot
subdivision. This would be a reduction from the sixty foot width required for public or private
roads. The applicant is requesting this reduction because access to this property is via a
private easement which uses an old logging road. The rugged terrain on the eastern portion
of the property makes a road extension unfeasible.
Jerry Smith then reviewed the findings and recommendation of the Planning Department. It
is recommended that this request be approved subject to four conditions. This access road
as represented would not be linked to, or serve adjacent properties. Commissioner Brown
moved to approve the reduction of right-of-way width to forty feet as recommended by the
Planning Department. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
Memorandum re: Changes to the Proposed Subdivision Ordinance:
Associate Planner, Eric Toews, presented a memorandum to the Board outlining changes
made in the proposed subdivision ordinance after the close of the Planning Commission
hearings. A public hearing will be needed to address these changes proposed by staff and
the Prosecuting Attorney as well as the Open Space standards which were not included in
the published ordinance.
Adoption of Ground Rules for the Ludlow Watershed Management
Committee (See Resolution 96-90): After reviewing the proposed ground rules for the
Ludlow Watershed Management Committee, Commissioner Wojt moved to adopt them as
presented. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Barbara Just, Chairman, Bridgehaven Community Association re: Small
Boat Channel: Barbara Just, Chairman of the Bridgehaven Community Association stated
that there is a small boat channel that runs east of South Point and parallel to South Point
Road. Silt has been washing down into this channel from clearing being done in the area
of Blue Jay Lane. Silt is also running into the lagoon. The Planning Department has been
contacted, but has not been on site to check out this situation. The Planning Department
suggested that the Soil Conservation Service be contacted and they were, but this is not an
issue within their jurisdiction.
Commissioner Brown stated that a plat has been approved on the property above this area,
which means that a drainage plan had to be approved by the Public Works Department.
The Clerk of the Board was directed to contact the Public Works Department and have them
contact Barbara Just about this matter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the Minutes
of the February 25 meeting as corrected. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
Kate Jenks re: County Responses to the Fort Worden Management and
Development Plans: Kate Jenks reviewed information she has researched regarding the
Fort Worden Management and Development Plans. She stated that there have been three
management plans for Fort Worden presented within the last three months. She asked that
the Board comment to the State Parks and Recreation Commission on the Management and
Development plans and on the development of Fort Warden State Park.
She then reviewed a "fact sheet" on Fort Worden noting that the Management Plans state
management policies based on "all uses for aU seasons,': The Parks and Recreation
Commission wants to increase use of the park. There is no mention in these plans, however,
of the infrastructure impacts to the City or the County or the environmental impacts to the