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MINUTES
WEEK OF OCTOBER 21, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larry W. Dennison. Commis-
sioner B. G. Brown was present. Commissioner Richard E. Wojt was not present due to
an excused absence.
APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA: After discussion
with Public Works Program and Planning Manager Carter Breskin about the lAC contract
for Tsetsibus, Commissioner Brown moved to delete the Grant Contract #91-048A for this
land acquisition and adopt and approve the rest of the items on the consent agenda as
presented. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 102-91 re: Order of Vacation: A Portion of West Ludlow
Point Road; The Plat of Ludlow Point Tracts (Approved as Recommended by
Hearing Examiner on October 7, 1991).
2. Request for Payment of Fourth Quarter Allocation $3,125.00; Domestic Violence,
Sexual Assault Program.
3. AGREEMENT #91-007-10 re: Water Quality Improvement, Exhibits A (Rehabilit-
ation Measures), B (Premises), C (Promissory Note), and D (Deed of Trust);
Inez L. Ward.
4. Item Deleted GRANT CONTRACT 91-048A re: Tsetslbus Land Acquisition; Interagency Committee for
Outdoor Recreation.
5. Approved Application for Assistance from the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Fund;
Nannette M. Cintron $500.00.
BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS:
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PLANNING AND BUILDING
FindinGs and Conclusions on ReQuest for Variance from the Road Con-
struction Standards: Two {2} Lot Short Subdivision SP8-91: Dabob Cove Tracts on
the Toandos Peninsula: Robert and Holly Clark. Applicants: (See Minutes of Septem-
ber 16, 1991) Associate Planner Jerry Smith presented the findings and conclusions for
this variance request that was approved on September 16, 1991. Commissioner Brown
moved to approve and accept the findings and conclusions as presented by the Planning
Department. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
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Determination Of Sianlficance: Larae Lot Subdivision LL 12-90 Eaale
Shores: Seven (7) Lot Subdivision of a 38 Acre Waterfront Parcel: Off of Undsay
Hill Road: Georae and Sharon Wilson (See also Minutes of September 23, 1991) Jerry
Smith reported that the State Department of Wildlife has submitted a letter asking that
they be allowed more time to provide comments on the Determination of Significance for
the Wilson Large Lot Subdivision. They did not ask for a specific amount of time. The
comment period closed on October 17, 1991. Commissioner Brown asked if that is a
legal time limit? Jerry Smith reported that the October 17 deadline was established by
application of the SEPA rules which indicate that the comment period for a determination
of significance is 21 days from the date that it is received by the State Department of
Ecology.
A notice of appeal of the Determination of Significance has been received, from the
Wilson's Attorney. Prosecuting Attorney Mark Huth reported that the Board should set a
public hearing for this appeal. Commissioner Brown moved to set the hearing date for
this appeal of the Determination of Significance issued on the Wilson Large Lot Sub-
division for 2:00 p.m. on November 18, 1991. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
CALL OF BIDS: Materials. Labor and' Coordination to Perform the Eneray
Conservation Measures (Uahtina. Mechanical) at the Jefferson County Corrections
Center: Architectural Projects Inspector Frank Hall reported that Puget Power has
reviewed and re-written the specifications for this project. Commissioner Brown moved to
approve the call for bids and set the bid opening for November 18, 1991 at 11 :00 a.m.
Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
PLANNING AND BUILDING
ReQuest for Temporarv Exception to Density Standards for Reasons of a
Family Emeraency: Lot 1 Griffith Point Estates: Arthur L Blythe:, Jerry Smith
reported that Mr. Blythe owns Lot 1 of Griffith Point Estates and he has applied for a
temporary exception to the density standards to build a second dwelling on this lot. If
approved this would allow his wife's elderly parents to live in a mobile home that is
currently located on the site.
Commissioner Brown moved to approve the request for the temporary residential structure
on Lot 1 Griffith Point Estates as requested by Arthur L Blythe. Chairman Dennison
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
State Environmental Policy Act Review and Threshold Determination:
Hiahland Larae Lot Subdivision - Four (4) Lot. Larae Lot Subdivision I#LL09-91: Ap-
proximatelY Two Miles sóâthwest of the Port Townsend City Umlts. Southwest of
Cape Georae Road: Glenn R. Wood. Trustee. Hlahlands Trust: This SEPA review and
threshold determination is for a 20 acre parcel to be divided into four, five acre lots, Jerry
Smith reported. The property is located off of Crutcher Road (a County road) which leads
to Sand Road which is a private.
The slopes on the property are approximately 18% and considered to be unstable, which
makes this site an environmentally sensitive area. Jerry Smith reported that he made a
site inspection and found that there was cutting and filling on the first 500 feet of the
road. He then reviewed the environmental checklist, and the proposed three mitigative
measures. ,The Planning Department recommends that the Board consider the following
potential environmental impacts: soil erosion, slopes stability and storm water runoff.
Chairman Dennison asked about the slopes on the site. Jerry Smith reported that he
found slopes on the site that approach 20%. Chairman Dennison then asked if hydro-
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seeding is enough to stabilize these steep slopes? Jerry Smith reported that hydroseed-
ing is generally more than sufficient to stabilize slopes of the nature found on this site.
After discussion of the erosion control plans required in the mitigation, Chairman Dennison
suggested that the notice to purchasers be changed to say that an occupancy permit will
not be issued until a erosion control plan is implemented.
Commissioner Brown asked if the applicant has reviewed and agreed to the four mitigative
measures? Skip Wood· stated that he is confused about the erosion control plan.
Chairman Dennison explained that a storm water management plan is required for the plat
which is to be implemented in two phases. The first phase would include a plan for
erosion control during the construction work on the subdivision. The second phase would
be the storm water management plan for each lot that will be implemented before the
building occupancy permit is issued.
Commissioner Brown moved to issue a mitigated determination of non-significance with the
change in the wording of the notice to potential purchasers as discussed. Chairman
Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Plannina Commission Recommendation: Proposed Jefferson County
Subdivision Ordinance: Assistant Planner Eric Toews submitted the final draft of the
Subdivision Ordinance. He reported that the changes made were to address public
concerns expressed at the Planning Commission's hearing. He then reviewed some of
the changes:
· A new subsection 2.40 Ordinance Administration was added. This section appoints
the Planning Director as the Administrator of the ordinance and empowers him to
define terms which are vague. It also allows him to adopt administrative rules
(after review of the proposed rules by the Planning Commission and the Board of
Commissioners) for implementation of the ordinance.
· A new subsection was added in the chapter relating to developments that would
otherwise be categorically exempt under SEPA. It empowers the County to review
and condition a proposal even if the project area does not contain a mapped
Environmental Sensitive Area, but does have the characteristics of such an area.
Discussion ensued regarding where the burden of proof is for saying that an area of a
proposed development has the characteristics of an environmentally sensitive area that
isn't mapped. Prosecuting Attorney Mark Huth reported that the administrative rules must
be clear and include definitions by which to review these issues. Planning and Building
Department Director, Craig Ward, stated that he can't use these provisions until the
administrative rules are adopted. Commissioner Brown stated that he hoped that this
proposed ordinance would better clarify the issues such as burden of proof.
Mark Huth stated that this section has given him concern since its' inception. This section
can not be invoked until administrative rules and procedures are in place with clear
definitions of each of the characteristics. If a characteristic can't be defined it will have to
be stricken from this portion of the ordinance.
Mark Huth reported that there are some additional areas that need to be addressed by
this ordinance:
Section 7 (page 45) Large Lot Subdivision: This section does not require that large lot
subdivisions be run through the same plat approval procedures as required for short or
long subdivisions. The State law does not review such subdivisions unless the County
has adopted a Subdivision Ordinance. Mark Huth recommended that Large Lot
Subdivisions be treated the same as short and long plats, under this ordinance.
The Growth Management Act includes a provision that the County make written
findings that appropriate provisions have been made for schools and school grounds
among several other items. Mark Huth reported that a section should be added to
address schools and school grounds under long subdivisions.
Exemptions Section 3.40 (page 11): Mark Huth reported that the County does not
have the authority to provide some of the exemptions listed in the proposed
ordinance. The County's exemptions should be the same as what is listed in the
State law.
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Surety: Surety is only required for road improvements. This could be expanded to
include roads, storm water management systems, etc.
The Board directed the Planning Department staff to draft changes to address these
matters and when that is done a hearing notice prepared for their consideration.
MEETING ADJOUR~ED
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