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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM052891 · ~' -.", "it MINUTES WEEK OF MAY' 28, 1991 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larry W. Dennison. Commissioner B. G. Brown and Commissioner Richard E. Wojt were both present. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Commissioner Brown moved to approve the minutes of May 6, 1991 as presented. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS PUBLIC WORKS BID OPENING re: For One (1) Engineering Plain Paper Copier (which will accept paper sizes UP to 181[ x 24" for originals and copies): Public Works Department Director, Gary Rowe opened and read the bids received as follows: BIDDERS: BID TOTALS: United Business Machines, Inc., Kirkland $8,058.74 Includes cost of a maintenance agreement (one year, on-site) and sales tax. A. M. Bruning $9,540.70 Includes Delivery $150; On-site maintenance for one year $1,294.00 and tax. Commissioner Brown moved to have the Public Works Department check the bids for accuracy and make a recommendation forbid award that is to the best advantage of the County. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried bya unanimous vote. Intent to Vacate a Portion of County Road Riaht-of-way: Point Whitney Road (Tabled May 20. 1991): Commissioner Wojt moved to bring this matter off the table for consideration. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Gary Rowe reported that the deeds for the right-of-way have been researched and questions regarding access were reviewed. Mrs. Wibe, who owns a forty acre parcel that this right- of-way passes through, has stated that she would like the property owners that deeded right- of-way for the new alignment to determine which end of this loop should be blocked off. Gary Rowe reported that there were no agreements with property owners, except that the County would initiate the vacation process. 'JOt 17 PM;f 00- ¡;¡ Q £!" ~;¡¡¡;:c) ".iii "':'~';-, , ¡<" Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 28, 1991 Page: 2 The people who live along this loop are concerned about mail delivery and access, Gary Rowe continued. Themail boxes can be moved to the new highway and access easements will be reserved for the property owners that need them. Utility easements would also be granted for all portions of this right-of-way that are to be vacated. Commissioner Brown asked if it is in the best interest of the County to vacate the loop portion where access easements will have to be granted? Gary Rowe reported that it is in the public interest that this loop be vacated because the new alignment of the road serves the public while the loop only serves a few property owners. Commissioner Brown stated that he feels it is best to vacate all the right-of-way except the portion of the loop that is still used. One portion of the loop was previously abandoned, Gary Rowe added. The discussion continued regarding this loop and the implications and need of leaving it as a County road or vacating it and having it become a private road. After consideration of the testimony received regarding the access easements and the postal service to the area and noting that these issues have been resolved, Commissioner Brown moved to approve the vacation of all the right-of~way as proposed with easements for ,utilities and access. Commissioner Wojt seconded, the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Establishing a Name for a Private Road: Orcas Drive: 911 System Coordinator, Bob Henderson, reported that this private road provides access from the Old Gardiner Road to the Discovery Bay Lodge. There is no other road in the County named Orcas. Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 50-91 establishing the name of Orcas Drive for this private road. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Bob Henderson then reported that the County road ,which extends Orcas Drive across the Old Gardiner Road to Highway 101 is currently called Lodge Road. He submitted a petition from the Public Works Department to change this County road name to Orcas Drive also. A sign would be placed at the end of the County road to inform the public where the private road begins. Commissioner Brown moved to approve Resolution No. 51-91 updating the Official County Road Log to show the name change of Lodge Road to Orcas Drive. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Application to Open County Road Right-Of-Way re: Phipps Road and 10th Avenue. Irondale: Gene Seton. Applicant: Bob Henderson reported that Gene Seton has submitted an application to open all of the Phipps Road right-of-way to minimum private road standards for access to his property. The Public Works Department recommends approval with certain conditions. Gary Rowe reported that there is a discrepancy between. the recommendation which says that the access will be to "minimum County road standards" and the request which is for "minimum private road standards." Commissioner Wojt questioned how the runoff will be handled from the construction of this road? Gary Rowe reported that this will have to be reviewed. The Public Works Department will correct the discrepancy and provide more information on the environmental impacts from this application and bring that information back before the Board. Hearing Notice re: Adoption of the Jefferson County, Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update: Commissioner Brown moved to set the hearing on the adoption of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update for Monday June 17, 1991 at 10:45 a.m. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Discussion of moving the Board of Eauallzation/Clvil service Commission Offices: Facilities Manager, Frank Gifford, reported that during the process of finding space for Juvenile and Family Court Services, the issue of the space needs for the Board of Equalization and Civil Service Commission and the Planning Department have to be vot 17 L'rr. ~n f ~,,_ ~}j\J! ~~8S .. Commissioners Meeting Minutes: \'it~rêk of May 28, 1991 Page: 3 considered. He reported that he has met with Chet Dalgleish and Dave Douglas of the BOE, the Assessor and the Clerk of the Board to discuss the needs. He explained that his goal is to provide the BOElCSC with office, space that they can use for two or three years without having to move again. Locating this office in the Courthouse is difficult at present because of the increased space needs of the full time county departments. The discussion continued regarding the needs and the spaces available. The Board concurred that the options for office space for the BOE/CSC outside of the Courthouse be explored. PLANNING AND BUILDING Craig Ward re: Review of Comments from Growth ManaÇJement Forum on Wetlands: Senior Planner Craig Ward stated that the purpose of this meeting is to de-brief the Board about the wetlands forum. He then reviewed the written summary of the comments received at the forum. Associate Planner Jim Pearson reported that the State Department of Ecology grant for growth management planning will expire at the end of this week. The scope of work for the DOE grant included the public forum and this presentation of a summary of the comments from that forum. There is no requirement in the grant that policy be adopted at this time. Chairman Dennison said the question is how does the Board want to proceed with development of policy and how to handle further public input? Craig Ward stated that he sees this as a two step process: 1) the de-briefing of the Board after each of the forums, and 2) development of policy. Chairman Dennison reported that the Board met with the Planning Commission last week to discuss how to proceed from this point. Craig Ward added that he would like to address some of the issues that were raised at the forum. Jim Pearson then submitted a copy of the material (a model wetland policy) that was given to each participant of the wetland forum. Aariculture: Should agricultural uses be allowed to continue in areas identified as wetland? The model wetland policy would allow them to continue. Jim Pearson reported this was proposed because there are a number of agricultural uses that are compatible with wetlands. Existing farm uses don't necessarily have priority over wetland uses, or vice versa. Craig Ward stated the question to the Board is how do we assure that the farming and wetland uses are compatible? Buffers: How do you decide what a buffer should be? Currently these decisions are made on a IIbest guess II basis. There should be provisions for enlarging and decreasing the size of a buffer as appropriate. Classification: The Growth Management Act requires "no net loss" of wetlands. A number of people felt that the policy should be "no loss" of wetlands. The question of man made wetlands is addressed in the definition of wetlands that the GMA requires. Man made wetlands are not considered wetlands by this definition. Functions and Values: The public expressed concern that the functions and values be defined. Jim Pearson' explained that site specific information is needed to be clear on function and values. You would need to know the function 'of the wetland before alteration is made to the site. Site Inspections of Wetlands: Jim Pearson explained that there were concerns that if a wetland is not inspected during the winter it would not be identified at its greatest size. Hydric soils define a wetland and they do not cnange from season to season. Compensation and Financina: If wetlands are to be regulated, how can people be compensated for lands that can not be developed because of these regulations? Several ideas were suggested such as: Open Space designation, purchasing the wetland areas, conservation easements, tax incentive, or transfer of development rights. Taking issues were discussed. Concern was expressed that property owners rights be recognized during this process. vat 17 rÞr\~ nn 'nte ¡ '",' c:- f\~}'~ Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 28, 1991 Page: 4 Cumulative Effects: Developments adjoining a wetland may have impacts that extend beyond the boundary of the wetland. Wetlands are systems that are connected. Public Education: People felt education of the public is needed to help people understand why wetlands are so important. Craig Ward reported that some education is being done now through watershed planning projects and this could be expanded. Exemptions from Reaulation: Jim Pearson reported that the State has a model wetlands ordinance and there are exemptions allowed from it. There were concerns that agriculture should not be given preferential treatment. Enforcement: Concern was noted that the County have a mechanism for enforcement of the policy. Fines, civil penalties, SEPA review required by a clearing and grading ordinance, licensing developers Oike the State licenses Real Estate agents), stiffening the SEPA process with an affidavit format for the accuracy of the information, Costs of Evaluation: Craig Ward stated that costs for evaluation of wetlands, etc. will have to be borne by the developer. A balance will be sought for what administrative costs are charged to the Developer and what will be provided by the Planning Department. Wetland Inventorv: Jim Pearson reported that inventories do not establish precise boundaries, they establish that there is enough information to determine that there is a wetland in an area. Wetland boundaries do not fluctuate over time. People in the community have expressed interest in volunteering their time to help develop inventories, The Planning Department has the National Wetland Inventory map and a map of the hydric soil areas. Chairman Dennison asked if there was any other physical or topographic indications of a wetland area? Craig Wards stated that slopes and vegetation could be used. The maps available identify the large areas, it's the small areas that will be hard to identify. Jim Pearson suggested that the Planning Department accept information from the public and then incorporate that information into their maps. Need for more Expertise: Concern was expressed that expertise in wetlands ecology be available at the County level. Moratorium: Craig Ward noted that he will submit a report to the Board regarding the possibility of a moratorium to protect wetlands. Mitiaation on Projects: The concern is that mitigation will not provide enough protection. The functions and values of the wetland need to be identified so that it can be determined that proposed mitigation will work. Enhancement and Restoration: There was concern that this be pursued, All the functions of a wetland should be considered. Craig Ward concluded by noting that the issues surrounding IIno net lossll versus IIno loss" are: 1) the public policy question, 2) the taking issue and 3) administration. The Planning Department will draft a basic set of goals and policies for the Board's review next week, if the Board wants to proceed in that manner. The Planning Department staff needs clarification from the Board on the "No Loss" versus "No Net Loss" policy, This discussion will be continued next Monday June 3, 1991 from noon to 2:00 p.m, Final Short Subdivision Approval: Four Lot Short Subdivision: Located Adlacent To Pleasant Harbor: Phillip Boling. Applicant: Associate Planner Jerry Smith explained that this is a division of 10 acres into four residential lots, in the Pleasant Harbor area of Brinnon. All of the required departments have reviewed and signed off on this plat. Commissioner Brown moved to approve the final Boling Short SubdMsion as submitted. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion. Commissioner Brown voted in favor, Chairman Dennison vote in favor and Commissioner Wojt abstained from voting, The motion carried. Continued Review: Application for Plat Vacation: lot Une Between Lots 20 and 21., Division 8. Bridgehaven: Wayne Lewis. Applicant (Tabled after Hearing on May 6. 1991): Commissioner Wojt moved that this matter be taken off the table for consideration. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote, Jerry Smith Yrß_ 17 r~C~ (Jf" 1 r:a1 -.;," ~[ Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 28, 1991 Page: 5 reported that the issue that came up when this plat vacation was last reviewed waS the loss of one lot assessment by the Bridgehaven Association. Mr. Lewis has made an' agreement with the Bridgehaven Community Association that he will pay two assessments on his property, even if this lot line is vacated. The Planning Department recommendations included that the applicant provide a revised drawing of the plat to show the vacation of the lot line. Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the plat vacation ªs requested' subject to the condition proposed by the Planning Department. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Review of Comments on DNS Issued re: ,Shoreline, exemption to Construct an 8 x 20 Foot Dock on Lake Leland: Bill and Kay Auvil: Associate Planner Jim Pearson reported that this small dock on Lake Leland is adjacent to a single family residence. A comment was received from· the State Department of Ecology that there is an Osprey nest near the site. The Building permit has a cOndition· that outside construction will not be allowed during the nesting season. A comment was also received from the Department of Wildlife noting the Osprey nest is active and that construction be done outside the breeding season (April 1, to September 15). Commissioner Brown moved to re-affirm the DNS issued for the Auvil dock project with an additional mitigative measure that the construction not be allowed between April 1 and September 15. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit #SDP90-0012: Construct Joint Use Dock: Pleasant Harbor: Clifford Center: Jim Pearson reported that this proposal was originally for a 44 foot by 6 foot dock with a ramp and pier for private, non-commercial use, at Pleasant Harbor. The project has been revised to be a joint-use pier, ramp and dock extending out 98 feet from the shoreline for the use of the owners of Lots 2, 3 and 4 of Pleasant Harbor Tracts. There is a Heron rookery and an 'Osprey nest to the southwest of this site. This lot is .one of fourteen five acre tracts along Pleasant Harbor. There are two marinas across the bay from this site with moorage available. There is a policy in the Shoreline Program that favors joint use docks. . Jim Pearson then reviewed the recommended conditions for this permit. He also explained that a variance is required because the dock exceeds the 60 foot length allowed for docks and piers. The Shoreline Commission reviewed this revised project and recommends that it be approved with several conditions. Commissioner Brown moved to approve shoreline permit #SDP90- 0012 and the variance required, with the conditions as recommended by the Shoreline Commission. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit #SDP90-0014:, Construct Dock and Pier: Pleasant Harbor: Lee Ziegler, Applicant: Jim Pearson reported that Mr. Ziegler owns Lot' 1 of the Pleasant Harbor subdivision. All of the findings for the application are the same as for the Clifford Center project just reviewed. The Shoreline Commission reviewed this application and noted concern that a joint use dock facility is not proposed. A joint use dock would require an access easement for the adjacent lot owners to use it because of the nature of the shoreline in the area. The Shoreline Commission reviewed this permit and recommends that it be approved subject to the same conditions or approval as the Clifford Center permit. Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the Shoreline Permit for Lee Ziegler as recommended. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Shoreline Substantial Development Permit #SDP90-0007~RelocateWastewater Outflow Line: Qullcene Fish Hatchery: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Jim Pearson briefly reviewed this revised project to relocate a wastewater outflow line at the Quilcene Fish Hatchery, which was issued a determination of non-significance on April 15, 1991. Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the Shoreline permit with the conditions as ,"''f . 1 7 r~¡",~ In'" {o!Çj l:koU ~ , . , . Commissioners Meeting Minutes: Week of May 28, 1991 Page: 6 recommended. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Bonita Flagg and Charles Adams. Bayshore Animal Shelter re: Quarterly Report on Animal Control: Bonita Flagg presented and reviewed the first quarter report on animal control. She noted that the figures for the first quarter are lower than what would be expected later in the year. Application for Assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund: Esiaulo Vargas Jr.: Commissioner Brown moved to approve the application for assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief fund for Esiquio Vargas, Jr. in the amount of $500.00 as submitted. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Wojt moved to adopt and approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. 1) AGREEMENT re: Timberland Open Space Classification: 14.35 Acre Parcel located at the Southern End of the Coyle .Peninsula; Tom Date, Applicant (Approved May 13, 1991) 2) Sign Mitigated Determination of Non Significance with Additional Mitigative Measure; Olympic Vista Large Lot Subdivision; Morgan Bryant, Applicant (Approved May 20, 1991) 3) Bid Award re: Purchase of Uquid Asphalt (Bid Opening May 20, 1991); Chevron Asphalt Company, Seattle; As recommended by Public Works 4) Bid Award re: Purchase of One (1) New Hydraulic Drop Front Lowboy Trailer (Bid Opening May 20, 1991); Smith Tractor and Equipment Company, Tacoma; As recommended by Public Works 5) Accept Resignation from the Jefferson County Parks Advisory Board; Dixie Romadka 6) Notification of Personal Services Contract Termination; #90-10-01; Human Services Department 7) Accept Resignation, from the Jefferson County Shoreline Commission; Norm Norton MEETING ADJOURNED JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~~.._""', ",,/ ,,~ It t!l :-"'" /1,'t~¡ "..'....', ,þ. 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