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MINUTES
WEEK OF DECEMBER 17, 1990
BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS
DesiJlnation of County Enmneer. Robert G. Nesbitt. as Jefferson County
&lent to Obtain Federal and/or State Emera-ency or Disaster Assistance Funds:
County Engineer Bob Nesbitt explained that this resolution would allow him to be the
County's designee to apply for emergency relief funding from the State and Federal
governments when an emergency has been declared. Commissioner B. G. Brown moved
to approve Resolution No. 118-90 appointing the County Engineer to be the authorized
representative for obtaining federal and state emergency or disaster assistance funds.
Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Hearin2' Notice re: Petition to Vacate a Portion of County Road Ria'ht-
of-Way: Portion of Moore Street in IrondaIe: Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to
approve the hearing notice setting the public hearing for the petition to vacate a portion
of Moore Street in Irondale on January 22, 1991 at 10:30 a.m. Commissioner Dennison
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Claim for Damaa-es NC-14-90; U.S. West Communications: The County
Risk Manager and Prosecuting Attorney have reviewed this claim and recommend that
the $375.00 be paid. The telephone cable was torn up by County equipment.
Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve payment of the claim submitted by U.S.
West Communications. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
Hearina- re: Petition to Vacate County Road Ria-ht-of-Way; A Portion
of South BaYVÏew Drive. Plat of Mats· Mats Beach; M. Reitz and C.D. NordIand.
Petitioners: Chairman Brown opened the public hearing on the proposed road vacation
for a portion of South Bayview Drive. Public Works Administrative Secretary Eileen
Simon reviewed the request for vacation of a portion 250 feet long and 15 feet wide on
each side of the road. This property is needed as a septic system drainfield.
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The following agency responses were received:
Public Works: Recommend denial because potential development in the area
could create a need for an improved road and 30 feet will not
allow for a road to be constructed to minimum standards.
Assessor: The assessed value of the area to be vacated is $3,780.00.
Compensation at the rate of 50% of the assessed value would be
$1,890.00.
SheriffJEmergency Services: Expressed concern that there be adequate turn around
space for a fire truck.
Puget Power: There are electric facilities in the area for which Puget Power
will obtain easements.
Fire District #3: Requests that a 15 foot wide roadway to the beach be main-
tained for emergency vehicles.
Jefferson County PUD #1: There is a need for corridors for all utilities in this
area in the future. There is a State requirement for a
minimum. of 10 feet separation between any sewer and water
facilities and this would be difficult to accomplish in a 30 foot
wide corridor that must also contain electrical, telephone, and
transportation facilities.
Planning and Building: This area is designated as suburban by the County
Comprehensive Plan. The existing right-of-way provides access
to a platted community beach. As an alternative, lots could be
combined or lot lines could be adjusted to provide sufficient
area for a septic drainfield.
The testimony given to the Planning Commission was then reviewed as well as the
Planning Commission recommendation for denial of the vacation. The Chairman asked
if there were any comments for or against this proposed vacation.
Michael Dean: Michael Dean stated that he owns property at the beach end of South
Bayview Drive. There was no dedication on the plat regarding the community beach.
He owns the lot which is designated as "community beach". Mr. Reitz property and
properties 26 through 33 are limited because of their size and the setback requirements
for wells and septic systems. Mr. Dean stated that he is in favor of this vacation.
Narrowing the road would help Mr. Reitz and not adversely affect his property.
Commissioner Dennison stated that there are other alternatives for Mr. Reitz to look
into regarding his septic system. Chairman Brown closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Dennison moved to adopt the Planning Commission (mdings and to deny
the road vacation as recommended for the reasons as outlined by the Public Works
Department. Commissioner B. G. Brown seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
PLANNING
Final Plat AnnrovaI: One Hawkeye Park; 43 Lot Mobile Home Sub-
division: Discovery Road. 112 Mile East of Port Townsend City Limits: Bruce
Seton: Jerry Smith reported that action was tabled on this final plat approval pending
resolution of the issue that compensation be paid to adjacent property owners for
stumpage taken from the right-of-way. It has been determined that there was one
adjacent property owner who is eligible for compensation and a copy of the agreement
between Jan Anderson and Mr. Seton regarding that compensation has been received.
Commissioner B. G. Brown moved to bring the (mal plat approval for One Hawkeye
Park off the table for action. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote. Since the stumpage compensation matter has been
resolved, Commissioner B.G. Brown then moved for (mal plat approval for One Hawkeye
Park. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
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Hearln2' Notice: Brinnon Beach Recreational Vehicle Park: Amend
Existin2' Bindinl! Site Plan: Chet Dall!leish: Commissioner Dennison moved to
approve the hearing notice and set the hearing for this plat amendment for January 7,
1991 at 1:30 p.m. Commissioner B.G. Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
Hearlnl! Notice: Pronosed Revisions to the Shoreline ManaJlement
Proltram.: Aquaculture Section: Associate Planner Jim Pearson reported that now
that the Shoreline Commission has completed its' work revising the Aquaculture (and
related) sections of the Shoreline Management Master program, the Board must review
and take action on it. The suggested' schedule is as follows:
Public Hearing I: Staff brie[mg to elected officials; January 7, 1991 at 2:00 p.m.
Environmental Review and SEPA Determination; January 22, 1991
Public Hearing II: February 11, 1991, 7:00 p.m., Tri Area Community Center
Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the hearing notice setting hearings for the
revisions of the Aquaculture Section of the Shoreline Management Master Program as
reviewed. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
State Environmental PolicY Act Review and Threshold Determination:
Inner Harbor Revised Preliminary Plat. Port Ludlow; Pone Resources: David
Cunningham, Pope Resources, was present when Jerry Smith reviewed the revised
preliminary plat for this 28 lot subdivision. 14 of the lots will be detached single
family units and 14 lots are for zero lot line residences. The department has reviewed
the environmental checklist prepared by the proponent for the original plat and [mds
that the revised proposal does not substantially change the analysis of significant
impacts and the mitigative measures adopted for that original proposal. It is recom-
mended that the original threshold determination and mitigative measures be adopted
(per Part Six of the SEP A Rules) for this proposal.
Commissioner B.G. Brown moved for approval of the Adoption Notice of an Existing
Environmental Document. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried
by a unanimous vote.
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ADOPTION AND APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA:
Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to remove the Resolution Gtem #3) from the consent
agenda which was to adopt the 1991 County budget and to adopt and approve the
remaining items as presented. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote.
1. CONTRACT #90-10-14 re: Personal Services; Support Services for the Development-
ally Disabled; Jefferson County Human Services; Anna McEnery
2. CONTRACT #90-10-13 re: Personal Services; Support Services for the Mentally III
and Developmentally Disabled; Jefferson County Human Services; Donna George
4. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, Appendix A re: Joint Funding of a Personal
Services Contract for Cooperative Extension Agent/Chairman; Washington State
University Cooperative Extension
Don Miller. State Denartment of Natural Resources re: Introduction of
Forest Practices Forester: Thirteen interest residents were present when Don Miller
of the State Department of Natural Resources introduced Vail Case the DNR Forest
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Practices Specialist who will handle any questions or issues dealing with Forest
Practices in this area. He then introduced Mike Cronin who deals with all questions
regarding state managed lands and Russ Holt who takes care of regulating surface
mining permits. Mr. Miller noted that reforestation is a top priority in this area for
the DNR.
Vail Case noted that he lives in Port Angeles and serves the whole District which runs
from Brinnon and includes a portion of Clallam County. He can be reached by calling
the DNR's regional office in Forks. In response to the residents present from the
Middlepoint area, he explained that the Forest Practices regulations read "removal of
less than 5,000 board feet of timber for any personal use in a 12 month period is a
Class 1 forest practice" which does not require a permit. The regulation says specif-
ically "removal" of timber. The· majority of the trees felled on the site at Middlepoint
were due to surveying which is not dermed as a forest practice. He did not feel there
was a forest practice violation on this site. Forest Practices basically relate to timber
harvesting, which he added, has not been done on this site. The property owner is
aware that he would need a Forest Practice Permit to harvest timber on the site.
Commissioner Dennison stated that he is not clear about how Forest Practices handle
the issue of a threatened or endangered species on a site? Vail Case stated that if a
property that has a Forest Practices Permit application filed, is found to have an
endangered or threatened species on it, an environmental review is done on the permit
application. The County would have an opportunity to provide input and could be the
lead agency for Class IV Forest Practices Permits which indicate a conversion from the
Forest designation.
In response to a letter from the Phmning Department (from Director David Goldsmith)
regarding reforestation of the Golden Springs property on the Coyle Peninsula, Vail
Case noted that reforestation has been started on the east side of the property. The
west side of the property is all brush and will take a concerted effort to reforest. The
DNR is working with the land owner on this matter.
Commissioner Dennison asked how the regulations deal with viability of re-plants in a
reforested area? Vail Case read from the regulation which states that a certain number
of the seedlings must survive at least one growing season to be considered within the
intent of the regulation. He noted that he doesn't have the time to check exactly how
many trees are growing in any particular area. His check, if it is done, is to see that
trees have been planted.
David Goldsmith asked how the DNR then manages the eIÛorcement of the reforesta-
tion regulations? Vail Case noted that they usually have to wait until they have a
complaint about a permit. The DNR can require that the applicant supply certification
that the re-planting has been done. Don Miller noted that areas around populated
regions and five acre tracts are a real problem for them to track.
Chairman Brown opened the meeting to the public for questions:
Q. What if an applicant takes timber off a site that is over what was indicated (as a
percentage) on the permit and it infringes on their neighbors rights?
A. The question on the permit about what percentage of the timber will be
removed is an estimate on the part of the land owner. This question is
there to trigger when reforestation will be required. Reforestation is
required if more than 50% of the timber is to be harvested.
Q. How wide a strip of trees can be taken for survey work?
A. A licensed surveyor would determine how many trees would need to be
removed. Incidental falling of timber is allowed.
David Goldsmith reported that the County does not have an ordinance that prohibits
a private property owner from surveying their property. The discussion continued
regarding the possible development of the piece of property at Middlepoint. The
discussion included suggestions that the County define a preliminary plat procedure; a
survey of the area for endangered or threatened species be required and the possibility
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of the County placing a moratorium on any development of the property in question at
Middlepoint until the issues brought up can be resolved.
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Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
George C. Brown, Chairman
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