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WEEK OF DECEMBER 23, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Larry W. Dennison. Commissioner B.G.
Brown and Commissioner Richard E. Wojt were both present.
Facilities ManaS!er Frank GifTord re: Warranty Claims on the Port Townsend
Community Center: The Contractor" who did the renovation of the Port Townsend Community
Center, has been notified of the items, such as the doors, that are under warranty and need to be
repaired, Facilities Manager Frank Gifford reported. The Contractor wants to negotiate doing this
work. Frank Gifford asked if the Board wants the County to enter into negotiations with the
Contractor or if they want to require that the warranty work be done? Prosecuting Attorney Mark
Huth proposed that a letter be written to the contractor advising them that the County will not
negotiate the warranty work. The letter should also set a deadline for the work to be completed.
The Board concurred that the letter be written.
Prosecutins! Attorney Mark Huth re: Thompson!Thiesen Short Plat and Road
Vacation: Prosecuting Attorney Mark Huth reported that part of the variance agreement
(regarding Jefferson Avenue) on the Thompson/Thiesen short plat was that 15 feet of right-of-way
be dedicated to make up half of the additional 30 feet of right-of-way which would be needed in
the future if the road is to be built to County road standards. He reported that these Short Plat
lots are at the edge of the original plat and the additional 30 feet, if ever needed, would come off
of the abutting property. The Hearing Examiner has reviewed a vacation application and made a
recommendation that a portion of Jefferson Avenue adjacent to the Thompson/Thiesen property be
vacated. That would leave this 15 feet of right-of-way, if it is dedicated, in limbo. Mark Huth
reported that if this vacation is approved it would not be in the interest of the public to have the
right-of-way dedicated. He then presented an amendment which would change the wording of
Condition #2 of the variance to say "The applicants are not required to purchase additional right-
of-way along Jefferson Avenue."
Commissioner Wojt moved to approve and sign the amendment to the variance for the
Thompson/Thiesen Short Subdivision as presented. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion.
Chairman Dennison asked if the lots that are left beyond where Jefferson Avenue will be vacated
will have to be granted an access easement or if their access will come off of Oak Bay Road?
Ellen Thiesen stated that there is a developed access off of Oak Bay Road because there is a
residence in that, area. The road from that point to the edge of their lots is a logging road.
Chairman Dennison suggested that this access road off of Oak Bay Road be named something
other than Jefferson Avenue so there will not be any confusion for emergency response vehicles
in the future.
Mark Huth reported that the, Hearing Examiner reviewed all of the issues in the road vacation for
this section of Jefferson Avenue. Public Works has noted previously that Jefferson Avenue would
not be a an adequate road to, upgrade all the way to Oak Bay Road.
Ken Thompson stated that there are more circumstances than just the intersection at Oak Bay
Road. The Hearing Examiner listened to everything that was brought up on this road.
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Chairman Dennison called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
PlanninS! & BuildinS! Department Director CraiS! Ward re: PlanninS! Department
Fee Schedule: Planning and Building Department Director Craig Ward reported that after
reviewing the Department's present fee schedule, he has put together some suggestions for new
fees which will be more in line with actual costs. He suggested that plan review fees be raised
to 65% of the base fee as noted in the Uniform Building Code. He noted that the Hearing Ex-
aminer costs have been included in base fees where applicable.
Commissioner Brown stated that it would help him to know what the existing fees are for these
items. Fees have been included to reflect the new interim zoning ordinance when and if it is
adopted, Craig Ward continued. If the new Subdivision Ordinance is passed the fee for Large Lot
Subdivisions will be eliminated because these subdivisions will be reviewed as either short or long
subdivisions which is determined by the number of lots.
The Board directed that the Planning Department put information together on what other counties
of like size and close proximity charge for these services.
BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
PUBLIC WORKS
HEARING re: ChanmS! the Name of a Certain Platted Road: Columbia Avenue.
BeUeview Plat. Brinnon: To Yashi Street: Bob Henderson reported that there is already a West
Columbia and an East Columbia Street already named in the County. The name Yashi Street has
been suggested.
Chairman Dennison opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments for or against the proposed
name change the Chairman closed the hearing. Commissioner Brown moved to approve the name
of Yashi Street as proposed. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a un-
animous vote. The Resolution will be prepared for signing.
Application for Franchise: Water System: BridS!ehaven and Trails End Vicinity:
BridS!ehaven Community Club Association. Applicant: Public Works Administrative Assistant
Eileen Simon reported that action was tabled on this application for franchise so that it could be
determined if a SEP A checklist is required due to environmentally sensitive areas in the franchise
area. She reported that the Prosecuting Attorney reviewed the matter and recommends that SEP A
checklist be require~ on this franchise.
Byron Swigart, representing the Bridgehaven Community Club Association, stated that this
residential community is composed of mostly retired persons. The community owns and operates
its own water system. It has come up in the past few years that the Bridgehaven Community
Water system should provide water to adjacent areas to deter a proliferation of private wells
and/or additional water systems in the area. The Bridgehaven system serves the plat of Olympic
Highlands and Olympic Shores as well as some properties on Thorndyke Road. They now have a
request for service on private lands and lands along Dickey Road. This franchise request will
allow the Bridgehaven system to provide water in a more efficient manner. He asked for the
County's assistance in working with the Bridgehaven Water System to allow them to provide
these services. The most critical need for this franchise is on Thorndyke Road, Southpoint Road
and Dickey Street.
Commissioner Wojt asked what role the PUD has in establishing a regional water system in this
area? Byron Swigart reported that the PUD has no water wells or system in this area which is
the reason that the State and County have asked that the Bridgehaven system provide water in this
area. They have the service lines, the well capacity and the ability to provide the requested
water. Commissioner Brown asked if this area is in the Bridgehaven Water System service area
identified in the County's Coordinated Water System Plan? Byron Swigart reported that it is.
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Commissioner Brown moved to table action on this franchise until the SEPA checklist is
submitted by the Bridgehaven Community Club Association. Commissioner Wojt seconded the
motion. Byron Swigart stated that the SEPA checklist is more comprehensive than is necessary
for this franchise. He asked that the Association be allowed to work with the Public Works
Department on developing the checklist? Chairman Dennison advised that the SEP A checklist
provides the necessary information to make a determination on the environmental impacts of the
water system.
Eileen Simon reported that franchises are categorically exempt from SEP A unless there are
environmentally sensitive areas in the franchise area.
Chairman Dennison called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
License to Use County Road Ri2ht-of-Way: To Maintain LandscapinS! at Intersec-
tion: Intersection of Oak Bay Road and Walker Wayßntersection of Oak Bay Road and
Swansonville Road: Ludlow Maintenance Committee: 911 System Coordinator Bob Henderson
reported that the Ludlow Maintenance Committee has requested a ,license to use County Road
right-of-way to maintain landscaping at the intersections of Oak nay Road/Walker Way and Oak
Bay Road/Swansonville Road.
Commissioner Brown moved to approve the licence to use rights-of-way as requested by the
Ludlow Maintenance Committee. Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
Evaluation and Recommendation on SeptaS!e Treatment and Disposal Services:
(See also Minutes of December 16, 1991) Public Works Director; Gary Rowe reported that last
week the Board tabled action on selecting an alternative for the treatment of septage until more
information is received from, and negotiations begun with the City of Port Townsend.
Gary Rowe then reviewed the options for an interim solution to treating the County's septage,
after the lagoon at the landfill is closed on December 31, 1991. He reported on the three options:
1. The County install a collection facility at the landfill such as a truck/trailer or above
ground tanks for storing the septage until it can be hauled to another treatment facility.
2. Require that the pumpers haul their wastes directly to a disposal site in another County.
3. Allow a private business to place a truck/trailer holding system at the landfill and then
haul the wastes collected to another disposal site. '
The City has entered into an agreement with Goodman Sanitation to haul their sludge, in a tanker
truck, to either the City of Bremerton or Renton for treatment and disposal. Goodman Sanitation
is the only business in the County that pump septic tanks. IT they were to put a tanker for
collecting these wastes at the landfill, they would be the only company hauling to it which would
put the County in the middle of a process that is already being handled by a private company.
The Board concurred that the process that is now active be continued as it is. Prosecuting
Attorney Mark Huth suggested that notice be sent to all the septic tank pumpers that as of
December 31 they will have to haul their septage to another site for disposal.
FACIUTIES MANAGEMENT
Recommendation for Bid Award: Desisæn Materials and Labor. Interior Li2htins! at
Jefferson County Corrections Center: Architectural Projects Inspector Frank Hall reported that
after reviewing the bids received, the recommendation is to award· the bid for the work at the
Corrections Center to the second low bidder (Ahearn Electric) due to the timeframe for the work
to be done. There is a difference in the two bids of $323.00. He reported that the low bidder
bid 180 days to do the work while the second low bidder bid 60 pays for this work. The longer
length of time will cost the County approximately an additional $1,534.00.
Commissioner Brown questioned if the low bid contractor would actually take that much time to
do the job? Frank Hall answered that this means that they could take that long to do the job.
He added that the County's bid specifications state that length of time will be a consideration in
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the bid award. He noted that even if the contractor finished in less time the penalty clause of the
contract would be an additional 120 days over the second low bidders time.
The Board directed Frank Hall to have the Prosecuting Attorney review the bids and this
recommendation and report back to them at a later date.
AI Latham. Jefferson County Conservation District re: Grant: AI Latham, Jeffer-
son County Conservation District, explained that the Conservation. District is submitting a grant
application to the State Department of Natural Resources for an educational and technical grant to
provide funds to assist small, non-industrial, forest land owners in; the County. He stated that
they would like a letter of support for this grant from the County. Commissioner Brown moved
that a letter of support be written and signed by the Chairman in ¡support of the Conservation
District grant application to the DNR. Chairman Dennison seconded the motion which carried by
a unanimous vote.
Teresa Barron re: Requirements of the Centennial Clean Water Fund Grant
(#TAX90094): Oullcene Im-.»lementation Grant for. a) Evaluation of
"Environmentally Important Area" Desisænation for Ouilcene/Dabob Bays Watershed. and b)
Draft Jefferson County Harbor Seal Policy and Seal MonitorinS! Plan: Washinsæton State
Department of Ecolo2Y: Teresa Barron, Water Quality Specialist, Planning & Building
Department, reported that the Board must evaluate the need to designate the QuilceneIDabob Bays
Watershed as an Environmentally Important Area. Chairman Dennison suggested that the
designation be an Environmentally Sensitive Area, which is the term used in the County's
Comprehensive Plan. Teresa Barron reported that after her review she feels it would be prudent
to wait until the Growth Management process is complete before making any designation. After
discussion of the alternatives for designation, Teresa Barron reported that the grant officer at the
Department of Ecology feels that the staff recommendation to postpone making the designation
until after the growth management process is completed may 'mean that all of the important
decisions that would protect water quality will have been made.
The Board concurred with the staff recommendation that the designation not be made until after
the growth management process has been completed.
Harbor Seal Policy: Teresa Barron then reviewed the goals of the draft Harbor Seal policy and
Seal Monitoring Plan. The Department of Ecology grant officer has reviewed this policy and
feels that it is a good one. The County would seek funding to S1.J.pport research (monitoring),
continue to support efforts to minimize fecal coliform from other (than seals) sources, consider
effective measures to deter Harbor seals, and will co-access sampling data. It is estimated that a
Seal monitoring program would cost $15,000 to $20,000 per year 'and there is no identifiable
source for this funding. The other issue is that once the research is done, there is nothing the
County can do about the seals because they are protected under the Marine Mammal Act.
Commissioner Brown moved to adopt the Harbor Seal Policy and' monitoring as submitted.
Commissioner Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Pat Teal. Jefferson County Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Prosæram re: Support
for Grant: Jan Berg, Management Consultant and Kitty Guthrie, Volunteer Coordinator joined
Pat Teal of the Jefferson County Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program to discuss the State's
grant program for the development of a Comprehensive Plan for Domestic Violence in the
County. The maximum funds available to the county is $40,000. The grant would be awarded to
the County and the County would then sub-contract with the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Program to develop the' plan. The Board suggested that they contact the Superintendent of Schools
in the Queets/Clearwater area regarding the needs of the West End residents.
Pat Teal reported that the County must submit a letter of commitment for this project. The Board
suggested that they work with the County Clerk, the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and the Clerk
of the Board to get the information they need for this project.
Anne SavaS!e re: Property Problems: Anne Savage asked why no one has come to
see her property since she was here the last time? Commissioner! Brown stated that everyone in
the County that has any expertise or authority has been to her property and inspected it.
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Chairman Dennison added that the property boundary dispute is between Ms. Savage and her
neighbor. After further discussion with Mrs. Savage about her property the Board agreed that she
contact Earl Wells of the Public Works Department again.
BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
PIANNING AND BUILDING
State Environmental Policy Act Review and Threshóld Determination: Mixed Use
Residential. Commercial and Recreational Development (SDP91-0017): Port Ludlow: Pope
Resources: (See also Minutes of October 7, 1991) Chairman Dennison explained that this
meeting is for review of the environmental checklist and an environmental threshold deter-
mination on Pope Resources "Inn at Port Ludlow" project. It is not a public hearing. He then
explained the SEP A process which includes a 15 day public comment period if a determination of
non-significance is issued. He explained that many public comments have been received on this
project since the last meeting.
A man asked if the public comment period could be extended due to the holiday season, if a
DNS is issued? Prosecuting Attorney Mark Huth advised that the 15 day comment period can be
extended.
Chairman Dennison then asked that the Planning Department give' a report on this revised project
proposal. Associate Planner Jim Pearson reported that the revised proposal was received on
December 9 and includes: a 36 room hotel, 72 residential units (the original application was for
90 units), infrastructure, parking, 2,500 square feet of retail commercial space, renovation of the
existing restaurant, modification of an existing marina, 40 feet of rip rap shore defense work,
landscaping, and placement of signs and outdoor lighting.
The following components were eliminated from the proposal: 8 ¡single family residential dwelling
units, 6 multi-family units, 4 multi-family units on easterly edge of existing marina parking, 3
multi-family units and 6 parking spaces adjoining the northeast comer of the existing marina
parking, 2,500 square foot spa and 9 skiff floats, fuel dock extension, and a pier from the marina
to the hotel.
Jim Pearson then reviewed the 20 proposed mitigative measures submitted by the project
proponent. The proposal is now a 17.5 acre parcel since some of the development has been
eliminated on the west side of the property. He then reviewed a summary of the significant
environmental comments:
* Earth:
A portion of the site is identified as unstable in the Coastal Zone Atlas and
there are slopes up to 80% on the westerly portion of the site. The propo-
nent has proposed to have a geotechnical report and foundation designs
prepared for all development of slopes in excess of 15%.
* Water
29% of the site would be covered by impervious surfaces. A stormwater
management plan has been submitted by the applicant as part of the applica-
tion.
* Animals:
There are eagles, osprey, heron, deer, river otter, and small mammals on or
near the site.
* Environmental Health:
The site was a saw mill from 1852 to 1935. Consultants for the applicant
have conducted an evaluation of the site to determine the presence of
hazardous materials from past uses. Levels of lead and polynuclear aromatic
hydrocarbons which exceed State soil cleanup levels were discovered at a site
easterly of the existing pond. The material from this area is proposed to be
used to construct dunes on the southeasterly portion of' the site. There exists
the potential for impacts to human health or the environment from exposure
to or release of contaminants from excavated soils or by contact between
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storm water in the detention pond and soil contaminants. The consultant
report makes recommendations for handling, monitoring and reporting.
The proposal includes removal of the existing marina underground fuel tanks
and their replacement with new t3nk:s.
* Land and Shoreline Use:
The site is designated as suburban in the Comprehensive Plan and urban -and
aquatic in the Shoreline Master Program. The project's consistency with
these programs and the Subdivision Ordinance will be determined during the
review processes required.
* Light and Glare:
The applicant proposes to hood, shade and direct lightÎ1'1g and limit light
standards to 10 feet in parking areas and 4 feet along pedestrian walkways to
mitigate increased sources of light that would be seen from adjoining
uplands, marine waters, and the south shore of Port Ludlow Bay.
* Transportation:
The Public Works Department has reviewed a traffic impact analysis done by
the applicant and has indicated that the existing County road system is
adequate to accommodate expected traffic volume.
* Public Services:
Fire District #3 has expressed concern that the proposa~ would have a
significant adverse impact on their capacity to provide emergency services.
The applicant has proposed nine (9) conditions to address these concerns.
* Utilities:
The applicant states the existing capacity of the North Bay water system is
adequate to serve the proposed development, based on State standards. The
applicant also expects to link the North and South Bay water systems.
The applicant has also indicated that the existing sewage treatment system
has the capacity to handle the loading from this project~
The Planning Department recommends that the Board consider the following potential significant
adverse environmental impacts: soil erosion, water quality degradation, environmental health
hazards, and the need for Fire District #3 to provide increased fire fighting and emergency
medical services.
After Jim Pearson reviewed the Board's options for a SEPA determination, Prosecutìng Attorney
Mark Huth clarified that an applicant submitting a new or revised. proposal can ask, before a
SEP A determination is made, if it is likely that a determination of significance will be issuedt and
can then attempt to mitigate the proposal to address the concerns.·
Commissioner Wojt asked if the residences will only be sold to people over 55 years of age? '
David Cunningham, Pope Resources, indicated that they will be sold to anyone with the money to
buy them.
Chairman Dennison asked if an analysis was made of the sediment in the marina? David
Cunningham stated that they had a consulting firm make an analysis and full report which has
been submitted to the County. Jim Pearson reviewed a letter (dated October 30, 1991) submitted
by Thomas Smayda of Harding Lawson Associates reporting on the analysis of the samples they
took of sediments from several sites around the bay, and from the sites in the marina. In
discussions with Mr. Smayda, he indicated to Jim Pearson that the sediment was probably
plankton materials in a decomposition process.
David Cunningham reiterated that Harding Lawson did sediment samples from the same places
that the gentlemen that presented the samples at the last meeting had taken them from. Dr.
Harding reported that they found that the sediments in the Bay are essentially the same as those
found in other non-urban bays.
Commissioner Wojt asked if the Fire District has confirmed exactly what their needs are? David
Cunningham reported that they have had several meetings with the Fire District staff and Fire
Commissioners. They feel that the project ~s it has been redesigned with the proposed mitigation
will cover all of the Fire District concerns. They have not had any site specific problems
presented to them.
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Ron Hayworth, representing Fire District #3, stated that the Fire District has concerns about their
ability to provide services to this project and the community as a whole. This project and the
accumulation of other proposed projects will adversely impact the' services the Fire District can
provide. Volunteers fire fighters can respond to approximately a call a day or 350 to 370 calls a
year. Any more than that and the Fire DistÌ'ict will need to have paid fire fighters. They urged
the Board to take a look at the Qverall development in this area.
Commissioner Wojt asked if the proponent can be asked to addreSs the impacts that a project
would have to housing in the County where people will be employed to provide services to the
project. Mark Huth stated that is an impact that can be reviewed and addressed through SEP A
David Cunningham reported that they have tracked the number of. rental units available within 20
minutes of this project, and given the salary levels of the maintenance people, there appears to be
an adequate number of appropriately priced rental units.
David Douglas stated that WAC 197.11.448 speaks to other relevant decisions that have to be
made that are not necessarily environmental, but should be considered in this decision making
process. Chairman Dennison reported that this section deals with. social, economic and welfare
issues. He added that he feels cumulative impacts must be considered carefully and feels that a
determination of significance is necessary.
Craig Ward stated there are inconsistencies between the checklist item on fish and wildlife habitat
and the staff review of that item. Another item of concern is erosion control and stormwater
management. Both of these items are important and more information is needed on them. He'
noted that there are important wildlife and fish specifies that use the area which were not iden-
tified in the checklist and no mitigation has been proposed. He suggested that wildlife and
stormwater management, are issues that should be addressed as cumulative impacts.
David Cunningham stated that he is surprised because they have asked the Planning Department
for the last 2 1/2 months what information on the environmental checklist is in error or lacking,
and the Planning Department has not indicated that there was any. lacking, information. He added
that every project that Pope Resources does has an erosion control plan submitted and approved
by they Public Works Department. In addition the water quality monitoring that is being done
specifically indicates impacts from stormwater development in Port Ludlow.
David Cunningham continued by noting that Pope Resources is fully prepared to do an Environ-
mental Impact Statement which would address cumulative impacts. from the entire Port Ludlow
project. This would be a programmatic EIS which is different from an EIS on this specific
project.
Chairman Dennison stated that he understands that Pope Resources will submit a total develop-
ment plan and do a programmatic EIS on that Plan. David Cumlingham said that he feels it is
appropriate to link to the programmatic EIS through this project. Mark Huth added that the
County would have to adopt the programmatic EIS, if it chose, for use on any future project.
Craig Ward added that in the summary of the checklist staff provided, the Coastal Zone Atlas
identifies Eagles, Osprey, Heron, deer and River Otter as species that are on or near this site and
may utilize it. He feels that additional information is needed to clarify the inconsistency in the
information that the County has and what the checklist states.
Chairman Dennison stated that he appreciates Pope Resources willingness to look at the issue of
cumulative impacts. Mark Huth stated that he feels that the programmatic EIS should be kept
separate from the specific impacts of this proposal. David Cunningham suggested the EIS be two
part, with one part to address the specifics of this project and the other part to address the
cumulative impacts of all of the project development. He added that since there has already
been a generous amount of public input on this project regarding the environmental issues that are
pertinent to Port Ludlow, he hopes that the County will not go to' expanded scoping.
Commissioner Brown stated that the mitigative measures that Pope Resources has offered on this
project have addressed many of the concerns, but there are other areas where more information is
needed. Chairman Dennison stated that he feels this is the time tQ look at the cumulative impacts
of the entire development. Mark Huth explained that cumulative impacts can be addressed on a
site specific basis, in other words, what does this development add, or on the programmatic basis
of what is the impact of all of the development in the area. Doing a programmatic EIS doesn't
change the fact that the effects of this project must be addressed if it is determined that they have
probable, significant environmental impacts which would require a. determination of significance.
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David Cunningham asked if the proponent could work with staff to bring forward a draft Deter-
mination of Significance, Commissioners findings, declare the intention to prepare an EIS and
address the issues for scoping during a meeting in January, and then set a public hearing date if
expanded scoping is selected?
Commissioner Brown moved to make a determination of significance and direct staff to prepare
the written document stating that an EIS will be prepared. Commissioner Wojt seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The draft DS will reviewed by the Board at 2:00
p.m. on January 7, 1991.
Request to Waive the Provisions of the Interim Subdivision Ordinance for LarS!e
Lot Subdivisions: Development of a 40 Acre Parcel into Seven (7) LarS!e Lots: 2 112 Miles
Southwest of Ouilcene: Lorna Ward and Frances Larsen: Associate Planner Jerry Smith
reported that this request for a waiver of the provisions of the interim Subdivision Ordinance to
develop a 40 acre parcel into seven large lots. The applicants surveyed the property in 1979 and
the survey was filed with the County in 1981. The applicants are requesting this waiver as a
result' of a lengthy court case they were involved in to acquire legal access to this parcel.
The waiver criteria were then reviewed:
* Survey was filed prior to April of 1990. (There was in this case.)
* At least one parcel within the survey was sold and segregated prior to April of 1990.
If these criteria are met the following findings must be made by the Board of County Commis-
sioners:
* That substantial progress had been made toward development of a large lot subdivision.
* That applying the interim large lot subdivision provisions would not be in the best interest of
the citizens of Jefferson County.
Jerry Smith added that the fact that there was no legal access to the property was a deterrent to
any lot sales.
Commissioner Brown moved that after reviewing the staff report he feels that this proposal dòes
warrant a waiver from the requirements of the large lot subdivision. Commissioner Wojt second-
ed the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. The staff will prepare findings of fact for the
Board to sign.
Settins! Time and Date to Review the AlleS!ations of Shoreline Violations by Pope
Resources at the Inner Harbor VillaS!e: Associate Planner Jim Pearson suggested that he have
a report ready on Bert Loomis' allegations of shoreline permit violations and Pope Resources
responses, for review on January 21, 1992 at 2:00 p.m. The Board concurred with that date.
Assistant Planner Eric Toews re: PlanninS! Commission Report and Recom-
mendation on the Interim ZoninS! Ordinance: (See also Minutes of December 16) Assistant
Planner Eric Toews noted that finding number one of the Planning Commission report indicated
that certain members of the Planning Commission did not feel there was enough evidence of an
emergency to necessitate the passage of this ordinance. He noted that two of the five Planning
Commission members present at the special meeting, indicated their concerns to the Planning Staff
after the meeting. He added that he doesn't feet that this reflects accurately the feelings of the
rest of the members of the Planning Commission.
He then reviewed the changes item by item:
* Item 2 of Planning Commission's Report: Page 21 Additional location standards have been
included to clarify that general, commercial development is a conditional use within the
general use and that this ordinance will not prohibit general commercial development that is
consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. One of the policies states
that commercial development may occur at the intersection of major arterial.
* Item 3: Page 10, 13 and 15 of draft ordinance - Maximum density provisions were removed
from the proposed ordinance. The specific zone regulations make clear the maximum building
coverage and site development coverage.
* Page 15 of draft ordinance: Height limitation inconsistency in the light industrial, commercial
zone. The maximum height allowed is 35 feet but structures may be allowed to exceed that
(up to 50 feet) after receiving a conditional permit.
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* Item 5 of the Planning Commission report: Page 24 - Home Occupations. The previous
language limited home occupations to 400 square feet. This was changed to 500 square feet.
* Interim Ordinance section on temporary activities and structures - pages 25-27: The Planning
Commission suggested that these be activities and structures be handled administratively. An
administrative review process has been outlined. These activities may be permitted in all
zones when the criteria have been satisfied. Temporary real estate offices have been taken out
of this designation. They will be required to go through the variance procedure for approval.
* Item 10: Page 29 - Any administrative rules promulgated by the Zoning Administrator must
be reviewed, amended and approved by the Board of Commissioners pursuant to a recommen-
dation from the Planning Commission within 30 days of their establishment.
* Page 12 and 14 - The Planning Commission suggested that the maps showing the
Eastview/Milllight industrial area be amended. Sam Swanson pointed out at last weeks meet-
ing that it was, in his opinion, inequitable to be creating maps for areas that were not already
served by precisely detailed maps which are part of the Comprehensive Plan Optimum Land
Use maps. The Planning Staff feels this is a valid recommendation, and that all area should
be treated equally. In other words if a precisely detailed maps does not exist as part of the
Comprehensive Plan Optimum Land Use Maps, then applicants will have to go through the
zoning change procedure or apply for a conditional use permit. Finding number 15 of the
ordinance set out a zoning change procedure, which an applicant could use to have a map
adopted to include a specific area. Craig Ward added that it seemed inappropriate in an
interim ordinance to make interpretations of the maps without a public process. 'Any area that
doesn't have a precisely detailed map already adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan is
not included in this zone.
* Gardiner Optimum Land Use Map - The commercial area on the Gardiner land use map is
specifically detailed and can be included in the general commercial zone. This area has been
added on Page 10 of the Interim Ordinance.
* Sam Swanson indicated that the definition of Multi-Family used in the interim ordinance was
not consistent with the former Development Code. Multi-family is defined in the interim
ordinance as "structures housing two or more residential dwelling units". This definition is
consistent with the former Development Code.
* Page 1, Finding #3 of the proposed Interim Ordinance has an incorrect date. It should say
January 1, 1991 not 1996.
Commissioner Brown asked if Jefferson County is no longer the fastest growing county in the
State, as was indicated at a recent Growth Management meeting? Mark Huth reported that the
growth rate indicator only comes out once a year in April.
Mark Huth suggested that in Section 17 (last page) of the proposed ordinance, the effected period
should include language that says "this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of
peace, health, and/or safety and shall be effective immediately."
Chairman Dennison asked how a person would know what intersections may have exclusions for
commercial development due to that provision being written in the Community Plan? He
suggested that wording be included in this document that tells people to check the local com-
munity plans. David Goldsmith, Community Services Director, explained that the community
plans are adopted as special chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. After further discussion,
Chairman Dennison suggested that a page be added to all copies of the Comprehensive Plan to
advise people to check for a local community plan. Eric Toews suggested that any references to
the Comprehensive Plan in the ordinance include a reference to the community plans also.
The Planning Department will make the suggested changes to the proposed ordinance and bring it
back to the Board for adoption.
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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. Purchase Requisition; One (1) 1992 Chevrolet SlO Blazer; Replacement Vehicle for the Public
Works Maintenance Shop; State of Washington
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2. Purchase Requisition; One (1) 1992 Chevrolet S10 Blazer; Replacement Vehicle for the
Sheriff's Department; State of Washington
3. RESOLUTION NO. 132-91 re: Vacation of a Portion of Platted Jefferson Avenue in Olympus
Beach Tracts
4. ' CONTRACT #1440-83458, Amendment 1 re: Human Services Substance Abuse Services;
Additional $2,880 and Revised Scope of Work; Washington State Department of Social and
Health Services
5. Applications for Assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund; Michael J. Kelly
$500.00, Archibald C. Tweedie $500.00 and David R. Trout $500.00.
6. Bid Award re: Comparative Bid Purchase of a Heavy Duty Copier; Vanguard Office Systems,
Inc. $3,499.00
7. RESOLUTION NO. 133-91 re: Hearing Notice re: Request for Budget Appropria-
tionsÆxtension; Various County Departments; Setting Hearing for January 13, 1992 at 10:00
a.m.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 134-91 re: Adoption of 1991 and 1992 Cost Allocation Plan
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve the Minutes
of November 25 as corrected and the Minutes of December 2, 1991 as read. Commissioner
Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Request for Additional FundinS!: $4.000 for Tourism Marketins! Plan: Jefferson
County Economic Development Council: Commissioner Brown moved to approve the allocation
of an additional $4,000 from the Hotel Motel Fund for the Jefferson County Tourism Marketing
Plan as requested by the Jefferson County Economic Development Council. Commissioner Wojt
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
EstablishinS! the Name for a Private Road: Yashi Street. South of Brinnon:
Commissioner Brown moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 135-91 establishing the name of
Yashi Street for a private road located south of Brinnon near McDaniel Cove. Commissioner
Wojt seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed after the business was finished for the day. All Board
members were present on Tuesday December 24, 1991 to do the following business:
Adoption of the Annual 1992 Current Expense BudS!et. All Other County Fund
BudS!ets. the 1992 Staff'mS! Schedule. the Jefferson County Road Construction Prosæram. and
the County Property Tax LevY: Commissioner Wojt moved to approve and sign Resolution No.
136-91 adopting the 1992 annual current expense and all other County fund budgets as well as the
1992 staffing schedule, the County Road Construction program and the County Property Tax Levy.
Commissioner Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
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