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MINUTES
WEEK OF MAY 20,1991
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larry W. Dennison. Commissioner
B. G. Brown and Commissioner Richard E. Wojt were both present.
Appointment of Prosecuting Attorney: Chairman Dennison read the letter
received from the Jefferson County Republican Central Committee submitting the following
list of names for nomination for Prosecuting Attorney: Mark Huth, Mark Huth, and Mark Huth.
Commissioner Brown moved to appoint Mark Huth to fill the remaining term of the
Prosecuting Attorney effective July 1, 1991. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the Minutes of
April 15 and 22,1991 as submitted. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion which carried
by a unanimous vote.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Brown
moved to adopt and approve the items on the consent agenda as submitted. Commissioner
Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. CONTRACT re: For Furnishing a Used 10 Yard Dump Truck; Farwest Truck Sales (As
awarded on May 6, 1991)
2. FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER re: Emergency Exceptions Under Section 5.620 of the
Jefferson County Development Code: Lakeside Industries, Inc.
3. Appointments to the Parks Advisory Board; Tom Embree, District 1 and Dixie Romadka,
District 3; Each appointed to a two year term which will expire May 19, 1993
4. Appointment to the Stormwater Management Advisory Board; Brian Everette; To an
Unexpired Term which will Expire July 16, 1992
5. Reappointments to the Tri Area Community Center Board of Directors; Beth Williams, John
Parker, Alice Sell, and Toru Araki; Two Year Terms which will expire May 19, 1993
6. Approval of Washington State Uquor Ucense; The Spruce Goose, 310 Airport Road
7. Application for Assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailor's Relief Fund; Gordon E. McKay
$500.00 and Clinton L Rogers $440.00.
8. AGREEMENT re: Typewriter Maintenance for 1991-1992; Steve's Office Equipment
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BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
PUBLIC WORKS
HEARING re: Intent to Vacate a Portion· of County Road Right-of-way: Point
Whitney Road: Administrative Secretary Eileen Simon presented the. staff report on the
proposed vacation of a portion of Point Whitney Road right-of-way. The Point Whitney Road
was re-aligned and these portions are no longer used. She then reviewed the testimony,
agency responses and Public Works recommendation and suggested conditions for this
vacation. Chairman Dennison asked if the proposed conditions of approval would provide all
the adjacent property owners access to their property? The staff indicated that they would.
Chairman Dennison then opened the public hearing for comments for or against this proposed
vacation.
Cedric Undsey, 11 Point Whitney Road: Cedric Undsey asked if the County would obtain
the easements being required? Gary Rowe reported that by the Board's approval of the
vacation, the County retains the easement. Mr. Undsey stated that this would take care of
his concerns.
Georae Dunham: George Dunham asked if the County would take care of this road, if the
right-of-way is vacated? Gary Rowe indicated the County would not maintain this road. Mr.
Dunham added that the Postal carrier now uses this old road. Gary Rowe added that the
Postal Service may require that the mail boxes be moved onto the new road. The discussion
turned to the possibility of the vacated right-of-way being blocked off by a property owner.
Commissioner Brown stated that the promises made to the property owners when the new
right-of-way was purchased, have to be honored.
Mr. Dunham stated that the right-of-way in the old alignment is only about 900 feet long and
he feels it should be left as a County road because it provides access to several of the
properties in this area.
Cressie Dunham:Cressie Dunham stated that two families live in this area on a permanent
basis. Gertrude Scruggs added that are three mail boxes on this portion of the road. Gary
Rowe explained that the right-of-way can be left open as a transportation easement, but the
postal service will not deliver mail on a private road, so the mail boxes will have to be
moved. Mrs. Scruggs asked if the property owners have to maintain the right-of-way if the
County doesn't? Commissioner Brown stated that,the vacated right-of-way would have to be
maintained by the property owners.
Dale Joraensen, United Telephone: Dale Jorgensen stated that there is probably an existing
telephone line on this right-of-way, but he hasn't had a chance to look at the site. As long
as there is a utility easement, United Telephone would have no problem with vacation of the
right-of-way.
Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed vacation, Chairman Dennison closed
the public hearing.
Commissioner Brown moved to table this vacation until Tuesday May 28, 1991 at 10:30 a.m.
to allow the Public Works Department time to research the deeds for the property that was
purchased for the new right-of-way to make sure that all of the provisions of those deeds
have been addressed. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
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BID OPENING re: One (1) New Hydraulic Drop Front Lowboy Trailer: Public
Works Director Gary Rowe opened and read the bids received for one, new hydraulic drop
front loWboy trailer as follows:
BIDDERS: BID TOTALS:
a) Fray Equipment Company, Inc. Seattle No bid
b) Ingersoll-Rand Construction Equipment, Seattle No bid
c) Sahlberg Construction Equipment & Safety Supplies, Seattle
Including Tax $33,544.16
d) Talbert, Rensselaer, Indiana No Tax 27,998.00
e) Dakota Manufacturing Company, Inc. Mitchell, S.D.
No Tax 28,075.00
t) Smittl Tractor & Equipment Company, Tacoma
Including Tax 29,089.83
g) N.C. .Machinery Company, Seattle
Alternate 1 Including Tax 33,387.82
Alternate 2 II II 30,444.88
Alternate 3 II II 29,818.58
h) B.S.I., Woodinville Including Tax 29,456.26
g) Case Power and Equipment, Auburn
Including Tax and Federal Excise Tax 33,136.71
Commissioner Brown 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. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
BID OPENING re: Supplying Uauid Asphalt: Public Works Director Gary Rowe
opened and read the bids received for supplying liquid asphalt as follows:
BIDDERS:
BID TOTALS:
$220,500.00
a) Chevron Asphalt Company, Seattle
Deduction for Freight Equalization $14,000
b) U.S. Oil & Refining Company, Tacoma
$234,800.00
Commissioner Brown moved to have the Public Works Department check the bids for
accuracy and make a recommendation for bid a award that is to the best advantage of the
County. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
FACiliTIES MANAGEMENT
Bonding for Payment of Loans to the Farmers' Home Administration for
Renovation Project on the Port Townsend Community Center and the Balloon Hangar
at Fort Worden: Gary Rowe reported that these bond resolutions are to provide the
collateral for the FmHA loans for the renovation projects on the Port Townsend Community
Center and the Balloon Hangar at Fort Worden.
Commissioner Brown moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 47-91
adopting a system of registration of bonds and obligations of the County.
Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
Commissioner Wojt moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 48-91 relating
to contracting indebtedness to provide for the issuance of a $150,000 par
value Umited Tax General Obligation Bonds to provide funds with which
to pay part of the cost of renovating the balloon hangar at Fort Worden
for a Performing Arts Center. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote.
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Commissioner Brown moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 49-91 relating
to contracting indebtedness, providing for the issuance of a $789,000 par
value Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series A, and $251,000 par
value Umited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series B, to provide funds
with which to pay part of the cost ,of renovating the Port Townsend
Community Center. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
Appointment of County Budget Manager: Commissioner Wojt moved to appoint
Public Works Director Gary Rowe to act as the County's Budget Manager. Commissioner
Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
PLANNING AND BUILDING
HEARING re: Proposed Open Space Ordinance: Ten interested County residents
were present when Associate Planner Eric Toews reported that this draft ordinance is to
provide the Assessor's Office with guidance for giving tax reduction incentives per RCW
84.34 (The Open Space Taxation Act). A public benefit rating system is proposed. It is
hoped that this program will give property owners incentive to preserve desireable lands
such as farmland, timberlands and other open spaces.
Eric Toews reported that the County is allowed by RCW to charge a reasonable application
fee for these programs. The public benefit rating system has been tried and has succeeded
in a number of local jurisdictions in Western Washington. This ordinance is modeled after
one used in Thurston County.
Commissioner Brown asked if the way that agricultural lands and timberlands are handled
would be changed by this ordinance? Eric Toews reported that no changes have been made
to these classifications. The rating system will only apply to applications for the Open Space
- Open space designation. Commissioner Brown noted for the record that he has property
that is designated as Open Space - Agriculture.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Mark Huth asked if parcels already in these classifications would
be subject to this new rating system. Eric Toews stated that currently enrolled parcels will
be re-evaluated under this system, but no property currently in the program will be taken out.
The amount of tax reduction will be computed for IIgrandfatheredll parcels.
Uston Bascomb: Uston Bascomb stated that the tax break given by these programs is made
up by all of the rest of the property owners in the County. If property is taken out of this
program the property owner must pay penalties and the portion of taxes that were not paid
previously, doesn't that mean the tax is being paid twice? Does a property have to stay in
the classification for a 1 0 year period?
Assessor Jack Westerman explained that if a property owner notifies the County three years
prior to taking a property out of the program, the property owner will only have to pay the
difference between the taxes he actually paid and the taxes that were due for the years the
property was in the program to a maximum of seven years. There would be no interest or
penalty charged if that notification is made. The property is taxed at the tax rate that was
applicable in each year.
Mark Huth reiterated that when a property owner doesn't pay their full tax amount because
their land is in one of these programs, the rest of the County taxpayers make up for the
difference. When the property is taken out of the program the property owner then must
compensate the taxpayers of the County for this tax break.
Dennis Bale: Dennis Bale reported that three year notification for removing property from the
program was changed to two years in 1987. Jack Westerman indicated that Mr. Bale was
right the time' had been changed to two years. He added that the RCW would be checked
when a withdrawal application is received to make sure that the requirements are met.
Roaer Short: Roger Short reported that his attorney reviewed this draft ordinance and stated
that since the draft doesn't indicate what changes have been made to it, he feels it should
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be thrown out. Mr. Short added that he understands that there have been no changes to
the Agriculture and Timberland requirement, but he knows there have been changes made
for water quality.
Eric Toews stated that when he referred to a "draft" ordinance, he just meant that it was a
document that had never been formally adopted by the County. Jack Westerman reported
that the County has been working under RCW (Revised Code of Washington) and WAC
(Washington Administrative Code) to date. Roger Short added that if this document hasn't
been reviewed before it should be noted on the document. Chairman Dennison agreed that
it should be noted on the document that it is a newly proposed ordinance.
Dennis Bale: Dennis Bale read from the RCW that discusses the establishment of an
Advisory Committee by the Board to assist the Assessor in determining assessments. Jack
Westerman reported that there is currently a committee established, as required in the RCW,
for reviewing Open Space - Agriculture applications and reviewing the assessments for these
applications.
Greg Knowles: Greg Knowles asked why the lIincorporatedll areas of Jefferson County, are
not included in this ordinance? Eric Toews stated that the County has no authority inside
the City limits.
John Boulton: John Boulton asked if the 20 acre minimum for applying for the Open Space
Timber designation has been changed? Jack Westerman reported that five acres can be put
into the Open Space - Timber designation. The Planning Department administers these
applications and there is a requirement that a Forest Management Plan be submitted.
Merle Meachum: Merle Meachum submitted and read comments on this proposed ordinance.
Grea Knowles: Greg Knowles said that it appears to him that one of the things that this
ordinance tries to do is to encourage the private property owner to invest in the Open Space
program for the benefit of the public. If a property owner who is going through the process
could see that their property may not qualify for the program, they could transfer development
rights to help qualify for the program. Mr. Knowles stated that he was not happy to see
this type of leverage in the program. The benefit to the property owner may be deferred
taxes, but land which is saleable would be encumbered for 10 years. Mr. Knowles added
that he would not give development rights to anyone for free and he doesn't feel that
deferred taxes would encourage him to join the program. He would like to see this part of
the program de-emphasized.
Merle Meacham: Merle Meacham added that there are some people who would be willing
to give development rights in perpetuity. The six points allowed for this are minimal.
Grea Knowles: Mr. Knowles added that re-evaluating the properties that are currently in the
program is good. He asked that a provision be added that property owners be allowed to
get out of the program when it is re-evaluated, without penalty. Eric Toews reported that
there will be an opportunity for "grandfatheredll properties to opt out of the program when
their assessment is re-evaluated. Assessor Jack Westerman agreed that a window period
should be allowed for grandfathered properties to opt out when they are re-evaluated. Other
Counties have allowed these properties to come out of the program with no interest, penalty
and in some cases, no compensating tax due. Mr. Knowles stated that he would like to see
this added to the ordinance.
Roaer Short: After clarifying that there is an Open Space Advisory Board that makes
recommendations to the Assessor for assessment of Open Space - Agriculture properties,
Roger Short asked if the timberland open space classification is allowed for parcels which
include property within 200 feet of the shoreline? Jack Westerman reported that the current
Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan includes a provision for Open Space. This provision
precludes property located within 200, feet of abutting saltwater from being placed in' the
classification of Open Space - Timber.
John Boulton stated that the Conservation District has been working on this issue and they
feel that this is an unfair situation. For a variety of reasons it would behove the County to
allow timberland within' 200 feet of the shoreline in the designation where the timber adjacent
is also designated as timberland. The property owner doesn't have any reason to keep this
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property in Open Space - Timber when he has to pay highest and best use assessment on
it. This has hastened to some extent the demise of timberland along the waterfront. It also
places more pressure on shellfish beds adjacent to those timberlands.
Chairman Dennison stated that this issue has been discussed, and there is a question, given
the value of a front foot of waterfront today, whether there is any incentive to keep these
properties in the Open Space - Timber designation. Perhaps the best protection would be
to classify it as Open Space -Open Space (this is allowed by the proposed Ordinance and
the Comprehensive Plan), which would give the property owner a bigger tax break in some
cases. This is a complicated issue and there are some legal questions surrounding it. Eric
Toews noted that the proposed ordinance allows an extra three points (page 21, Subsection
B, Buffers within Open Space-Open Space) for buffers along the marine shoreline. The
discussion continued regarding the reduction in taxes and how it is figured on these
properties.
Jack Westerman explained that in Jefferson County, if a property owner wants a parcel which
includes waterfront in designated or classified timber, the acreage is computed along the
waterfront (the number of feet of waterfront ina strip 200 feet deep) and that amount is
subtracted from the total acreage in the parcel. The rest of the parcel is placed in the
requested designation. The value of the 200 foot wide parcel is reduced because of the lack
of depth.
Marian Meacham added that the State Shoreline Management Act does say that in evaluating
proposals for development, you presumably have control over what is going on upland of the
shoreline. To what depth, and over what type of development you have control, has not
been spelled out. This is an interlock with what is being done now and what is being
proposed in this Ordinance.
Merle Meacham: Merle Meacham asked that the difference between Timberland and
Designated Forest land be explained. Jack Westerman stated there are two classifications
of forest land under the Forest Land Act: Designated and Classified. Classified Forest land
Oaw passed about 1972) was determined by the Assessor after the law was passed. These
were lands where the highest and best use was determined to be the commercial growth and
harvest of timber. Notices were sent to all property owners and if they agreed, their property
was placed in that classification. Designated Forest lands means that there is a higher and
better use for the land other than the commercial growth and harvest of timber, and the
property owner designates that he will only use the land for timber production. To be
considered for either of these classifications the property must be a 20 acre or larger parcel.
Open Space Timber (Open Space Act)' has a minimum acreage requirement of five acres.
The Open Space ~ Open Space designation has no minimum acreage requirement.
Jack Westerman urged those present not to presume that these property tax programs will
prevent the loss of natural resource base lands, by themselves.
Dennis Bale: Dennis Bale noted that Part 1, Section II E. (page 4) states "When classified
land is sold, the seller or transferror becomes liable at the time of sale for the additional tax,
interest and penalty . . ." He added that in RCW 84.34 it states ''that land qualifying for
current use taxation is sold or transferred the new owner has 60 days to file compliance
forms detailing his awareness of the use classification and the potential tax liability as-
sociated with it. . . ." Jack Westerman stated that the County Treasurer is precluded from
acting on an Excise Tax Affidavit for property that is in the classified, designated or Open
Space designation. She cannot receive monies for that sale until one of two things are in
existence: 1) the compensating tax is attached or 2) the Notice of Continuance is signed.
The County Auditor is precluded by law from recording under the same conditions.
Grea Knowles: Greg Knowles stated that there is nothing wrong with the purpose and intent
of this legislation. He just feels that it is becoming very còmplicated for the property owner.
Hearing no further comments for or against the proposed ordinance, the Chairman closed the
hearing.
Commissioner Brown moved to table this proposed ordinance until such time as the public
comments can be reviewed and changes considered and/or made to the document.
Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
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State Environmental Polic'( Act Review and Threshold Determination: Olympic
Vista IILL2-91: Division of 95 Acres into 16. Five Acre Tracts: 1/2 Mile East of Dabob
Bay on the Toandos Peninsula; Morgan Bryant (Tabled May 6. 1991): Associate Planner
Jerry Smith reported that a copy of the Forest Practice permit and a conversion harvest plan
has been submitted as requested at the May 6t 1991 meeting. The Forest Practices permit
indicates that the owner at the time of the permit was obtained did not intend to convert the
land.
Chairman Dennison asked if the compensating tax has been paid on this? Morgan Bryant
indicated that it has been paid. Chairman Dennison asked about the areas denoted as
wetlands on the map? Jerry Smith reported that these areas are identified on the federal
inventory of .wetlands. A mitigative measure has been suggested to address the protection
of these wetland areas which requires: 1) that the wetlands and the buffer around them are
identified on the final plat map, 2) restrictions will be placed on the face of the plat, and 3)
protective restrictive covenants will further clarify that there are wetlands that are being
protected.
Commissioner Brown moved to bring the SEPA threshold determination for the Morgan
Bryant Olympic Vista Large Lot Subdivision off the table for consideration. Commissioner
Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Jerry Smith reported that the Planning Department recommendation is to issue a mitigated
determination of non-significance. If the County is trying to keep the areas of forest
production together, Commissioner Wojt stated that this proposal would break that up on the
Coyle Peninsula. Jerry Smith responded that this subdivision may very well contribute to
breaking up that part of the peninsula as far as forest production but the Subdivision
Ordinance as well as the Coyle Community Plan anticipate low density residential use in
forest production areas.
Commissioner Brown moved to issue a mitigated determination of non-significance and lead
agency status with the three mitigative measures as recommended. Commissioner Wojt
seconded the motion for discussion.
Chairman Dennison asked if the drainage impacts of this proposal have been reviewed.
Jerry Smith reported that the Public Works Department will review the impacts of drainage
as part of the review of this large lot subdivision. Chairman Dennison added that their
review would not take into account the impact of total build out if each of these lots were
subdivided again in five years into 2 1/2 acre lots.
Commissioner Brown asked if there is a way, in the SEPA process, that the County can ask
for information on impacts that may be caused by activities beyond the scope of this specific
project? Mark Huth stated that the Board can ask for more information before a determina-
tion of non-significance is issued or approve the mitigated DNS contingent on a study being
submitted and then mitigate any impacts that are identified in the study. Jerry Smith reported
that the Public Works Department is recommending that a drainage plan be submitted as part
of the plat review. Chairman Dennison reiterated that this plan would be done for 16 lots,
not for the possible maximum build out.
Morgan Bryant stated that theoretically the property could be subdivided even further in the
Mure. He added he can not possibly address all of the contingencies that could happen
in the future. Mark Huth stated that the Board can request that a drainage baseline study
be provided.
Commissioner Brown amended his motion to issue a mitigated DNS with an additional
mitigating measure that an analysis of the drainage be submitted, and any impacts identified
therein be noted on the face of the survey map and a drainage plan for the project be
approved by the Public Works Department. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
State Environmental Policy Act Review and Threshold Determination: Water
$Ystem to Provide Water for Approximately 150 Connections: Woodland Hills: Eagle '
Eye Inc.. W.E. Seton. Applicant (Tabled on May 6. 1991): Jerry Smith reported that the
Board asked for additional information on traffic and stormwater runoff impacts from this
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project. This information has been provided in a report prepared by Northwestern Territories,
Inc.
Bart Irwin, Attorney representing Eagle Eye, Inc., stated that there are restrictive covenants
on the property which require that each lot owner take care of any water runoff on their
property.
Gene Seton advised that Michael Anderson, Engineer for. Northwestern Territories, Inc. is
present to answer questions on the information submitted. He explained that this information
projects the impact if the Woodland Hills and Marvin Gardens developments are ever built
out to their maximum levels.
Commissioner Wojt moved to take the matter off the table for consideration. Commissioner
Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
After reviewing the information requested, Commissioner Brown moved to determine that this
project is categorically exempt from SEPAreview. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote.
Certificate of Compliance and Conditional Use for the Conversion of an
existing Barn as a Bicycle Hostel: Located ad,acent to Gardiner Beach Road in
Gardiner: William and Patricia Goldfoos. Applicants (Tabled May 13. 1991): Commis-
sioner Wojt moved to bring this matter off the table for discussion. Commissioner Brown
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Jerry Smith presented the written
findings and conclusions from the Planning Commission.
Mark Huth stated that Irwin Jones, Attorney, has submitted a letter to the Board just now
(4:00 p.m.) stating that the Planning Commission actions should be invalidated because Tom
Berg (a Planning Commission member) had some interest which should have been disclosed
prior to the Planning Commission consideration of the Goldfoos Conditional Use Application.
This information has not been presented to the Planning Commission or the Board before.
Mr. Jones claims that the information is from a newspaper article (Sequim Gazette) dated
April 24 (no date on the article). The article contains a quote which mayor may not be what
Mr. Berg stated. The Planning Commission had a hearing on this application on May 1,
1991. Mark Huth reported that the Board can refer this matter back to the Planning
Commission or hold their own public hearing.
Commissioner Wojt asked how this quote would color the Planning Commission findings on
this request? Mark Huth stated that it is not appropriate for the Board to discuss this without
Mr. Berg present because the quote may have been taken out of context.
Commissioner Brown stated that Mr. Berg's letter to the Board regarding Mr. Jones
accusations prior to this latest letter addressed all of the points Mr. Jones brought up.
Commissioner Wojt asked for clarification of what the IIAppearance of Fairness Doctrinell
requires? Mark Huth answered that it means that Planning Commission members have no
bias about the applicant or the project before consideration of the project. The crucial
question in "appearance of fairness" is if a disinterested party sitting in the audience, knowing
the interest that a decision maker holds (any number of things that could impinge on their
decision), feels that the applicant got a fair hearing.
Commissioner Brown moved that the Board hold their own hearing on this project on June
17, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. contingent on the Gardiner Community Center being available.
Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Trish Warner asked if the information submitted at the previous meeting must be re-
submitted. The Board advised that this would be a new hearing and the information would
have to be re-submitted.
Hearing Notice: Ap~licatlon for Plat Vacation: Garten View Short Plat: Robert
Garten. Applicant: Commissioner Brown moved to set the public hearing for the application
for plat amendment submitted by Robert Garten for 2:30 p.m. on June 3, 1991. Commis-
sioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
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Shoreline Permit SDP91-OO04: To Construct a Commercial Boat Storage
Building: Brinnon: Michael Matthews: This project proposed by Mike Matthews is to
construct a commercial boat storage building in the commercial area of Brinnon, Associate
Planner, Jim Pearson reported. The project is also located within the 100 year flood plain.
The Shoreline Commission has reviewed this project and recommends approval with the
conditions as proposed.
Commissioner Brown moved to approve Shoreline Permit #SDP91-0004 with the conditions
as recommended by the Shoreline Commission. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote.
Policy Direction on Post Growth Management Forum Public Involvement:
Senior Planner Craig Ward reported that the Department has had public input after each of
the Growth Management forums held thus far, which indicates that the participants want to
continue to meet. He explained that if these groups want to continue to meet, the staff does
not object, unless these groups expect: 1) official sanction, or 2) to receive staff support or
facilitation.
Craig Ward then reviewed four options for the Board to consider:
1) Have the Planning Commission draft interim policies with the help of these groups.
2) Specialized interim groups meet to develop and recommend policies and draft
ordinance by December deadline.
3) Two groups (Resource Lands and Critical Areas) meet weekly to develop interim
recommendations by July 15 and make recommendations for long term solutions.
4) The staff draft interim policies based on forum input and draft ordinances.
Another suggestion was made by Planning and Building Department Director, David
Goldsmith, which is to split the Planning Commission into two groups, Craig Ward reported.
Each group could meet with an' interested group from the forum in an open meeting to work
on drafting policies and recommendations. Craig Ward then reviewed some ground rules for
these post forum work groups.
After discussion of each of the options presented, it was a consensus of the Board to have
the Planning Commission hold a series of open, public workshops, after the Board reviews
the information from the forums and sets the parameters for these workshops.
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Lorna L Delaney,
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Larry W. Dennison, Chairman
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: Val 17 f~Œ or 454