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MINUTES
Week of October 2, 1989
The meeting was called to order by Chairman George C. Brown at the
appointed time. commissioner B. G. Brown and Commissioner Larry W. Dennison
were both present.
Warren steurer, Director, Recreation Department re: 1989-90
Swimming Pool Rental Agreement with Port Townsend School District #50:
Recreation Director, Warren Steurer, reported that the swimming pool lease
agreement for the 1989-90 season in the same as the previous years except for
the union pay scale for the custodian. He then submitted a report of the
activities that are provided by the Recreation Department at the pool. The
total 1988-89 expenditures for the pool were $38,701.81 with $27,010.40 in
revenues. There were 24,104 pool users during this time period. Chairman
George Brown asked how many children participated in swimming lessons'?
Warren steurer responded that 400 youths used the pool for American Red Cross
swimming lessons during the 1988-89 season. Ten weeks of swimming lesson are
given during the summer months and the classes are always full. swimming
;l'essonsare also given after school during the school year. The revenues are
'almost 70% of expenditures, Warren added. The pool fees were increased from
$1.00 to $1.50 for adults and from $.75 to $1.00 fol;:' youths and senior
citizens last year.
Commissioner B. G. Brown moved to approve the Agreement with Port Townsend
School District #50 for lease of the swimming pool for the 1989-90 season as
presented. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS
AGREEMENT. Supplemental re: ~gineering Servic~s for Upper Hoh Road
CRgJ749: EntrancoEngineersf Inc.: Construction Engineer Bruce Laurie
explained that this supplement to the agreement with Entranco Engineers for
engineering services on the Upper Hoh Road project will increase the
consultant time on the project. The original agreement was based on a 70 day
contract which has been increased to 98 days due to change orders that have
been approved. This would increase the contract cost by $18 , 441.00 for a
total agreement of $99,060.44. After discussion of why the estimates for the
project were off as far as they were, and the need to hold consultant firms
accountable when there are problems, Bruce Laurie stated that he feels
Entranco was prudent in the way they handled the problems that have surfaced
on this project. Commissioner B. G. Brown moved to approve the supplement
to the agreement with Entranco Engineers, Inc. for engineering services..
commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
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License re: Use of County Road Right-of-Way: SOuth Bay Lane, Ludlow
Point Tracts: Ronald and Jane Reinhart: Public Works Director Gary Rowe
reported that this license will allow the Reinharts to use the concrete steps
and a rock wall on the county road right-of-way in front of their property
on South Bay Lane. This license was issued previously to Mr. Curtis and
incl uded a carport which has since been removed. Chairman George Brown then
read a letter received from Aubrey and Leonard Pedersen regarding their
opposition to the issuance of this license.
The concrete steps and rock wall are approximately four to five feet into the
right-of-way, Gary Rowe reported. Dr. Reinhart stated that originally they
had agreed to remove the rock wall and steps because they plan to relocate
the home on the property in the ne~t two to three years. He asked that this
license be granted until that change can be made.
Gary Rowe reported that the improvement project includes surfacing a 10 foot
radius of the cuI de sac. If a ditch is not required there would be room for
the rock wall and the steps to be maintained. Commissioner Dennison stated
that the license is to allow use of the right-of-way until such time as the
county may need it. Dr. Reinhart stated that the house will be moved and the
encroachment will be removed within a three year period.
Commissioner Dennison added that the issues the County faces are 1) if the
encroachment will be in the way of what the county plans for the road and,
2) if a hazard is created. Gary Rowe reported that the County's pOsition
license issued for the use of right-of-way is that if the licensed
encroachment is in the way of work planned by the county, then the license
holder will remove it at their own expense.
Dr. Reinhart asked if the trees on the south side of the road will be
removed'? Gary Rowe stated that some trees will have to be removed, but he
does not know which ones. Dr. Reinhart stated that the trees present more
of a hazard than the rock wall and the steps, in terms of a truck being able
to turn around in the cuI de sac.
A request has been made by Leonard Pedersen that the cuI de sac be improved
to its full width, which could possibly cause a problem for this license,
Gary Rowe added. It is anticipated that the proposed project plans will be
finalized this week and the contract be brought before the Board for their
approval next week. Dr. Reinhart stated that he would encourage the County
to improve the road as much as possible and he would be willing to take the
rock wall and step out right now if those improvements are made.
Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the license to use county road right-
of-way as submitted, so that the Reinhart's can use the right-of-way legally
until such time as the County makes a decision on how to proceed with the
proposed improvements to the cuI de sac. commissioner B. G. Brown seconded
the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Updating the Official County Road Loq: Addition of North otto
street: Gary Rowe reported that this resolution will update the County Road
~og to add North otto Street (#689319). Commissioner Dennison moved to
approve and sign Resolution No. 90-89 updating the Official County Road Log
by the addition of North otto Street. Commissioner B. G. Brown seconded the
motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Establishing A NQe For a Private Road: Timberline Road: This road
is off of Discovery Road, Gary Rowe reported. Commissioner B. G. Brown moved
to approve and sign Resolution No. 91-89 establishing a the name Timberline
Road for a private road off of milepost 2 on South Discovery Road.
Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
Gardiner Beach Road Workshop: Two opt~ons are available to help
control traffic on the Gardiner Beach Road, Gary"'Rowe reported. Gardiner
Beach Road is one way from boat ramp to intersection at Rondelay Road.
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Option 1: Would make the section, beginning at the
intersection with Rondelay Road just past Mr. BandY's
barn, two way and a sign would be installed that would
indicate that the balance of the road would be left one
way for "local traffic only".
Option 2: Tbe second option would make the one way
portion, two way and also include a sign that indicated
that where the road narrows just beyond Bandy's barn was
for "local traffic only".
The residents of the area have also suggested that the road be widened or
closed completely.
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commissioner B. G. Brown asked what right-of-way the County has on this road'?
Gary Rowe reported that the right-of-way on this road was acquired through
usage and is 20 feet between the fences. This would be wide enough for two
way traffic for local residents use only. Lou Madau, a Gardiner resident,
reported that a short plat was done that gave the county a 60 foot right of
way on a portion of this road. He added that Mr. Bandy's "barn" is now a
licensed retail store which could increase the traffic on that portion of the
road. Mr. Madau stated that the County Road Department staked the right-
of-way at the beach end of the road that was 40 feet wide. I
Gary Rowe stated that the residents are concerned about the increase in
traffic due to the Bandy activities in the area. The local residents, more
than tourists, were causing problems driving the wrong way down the one way
road because it is inconvenient for the homeowners on this road to use
Rondelay Road. Lou Madau stated that the Sheriff was out to see him
regarding complaints they had received that he was driving down the road the
wrong way and the person complaining was using the road in this manner
himself.
Commissioner B. G. Brown stated that when this road was originally made one
way it was to accommodate the boat traffic. A study should be done to
determine the costs for widening and improving the drainage if this road is
to be made two way again. Gary Rowe added that there was a suggestion that
the road be blocked. off and the Department recommends that this DQt be done.
Making only the portion by the barn two way is appropriate because the road
is wide enough at this point. The road narrows after that point which is a
better place to make it one way and install "local traffic only" signs.
If this is done and there is still a lot of traffic on the road, Gary Rowe
aqded, this road may have to be improved. Commissioner Dennison asked how
we will know if this option will help the problem'? Gary Rowe stated that a
traffic count can be taken that will tell if these changes are successful.
The Board concurred that a resolution be drawn to change the traffic on this
road as suggested by the second option.
Discussion: Vacating Usage of South Bay Lane outside Platted Right-
of-Way: county Engineer, Bob Nesbi tt, explained that Pope Resources has
indicated that a portion of South Bay Lane that they are improving will
require a trade of right-of-way because the road will be straightened. This
matter will be researched and brought before the Board at a later date.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Recommendation for pid Award: Port Townsend community Center
Project: Architectural Coordinator, Frank Gifford, reported that after
reviewing the bids received on the Port Townsend community Center project,
the Architect recommends that the bid be awarded to Western Construction with
the base bid of $965,886.00 and Alternate 1 for $4,000.00 which is a total,
with tax, of $1,045,537.00. once the Board approves the bid award the State
Department of community Development and the Farmers Home Administration will
also have to approve the bid award. The county proposes to reduce the
contingency fund in order to stay within the project budget. The contingency
fund is used to fund change orders. The change orders that arise will be
added to the FmHA loan.
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commissioner Dennison moved to award the bid to Western Construction as
recommended. Commissioner B. G. Brown seconded the motion which carried by
a unanimous vote.
Appointment to Parks Advisozy Board: Commissioner B. G. Brown
moved to appoint Ben Pederson to a two year term on the Parks Advisory Board.
Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
PLANNING AND BUILDING
Presentation of the Final Draft of the Develop;ment Code: (See also
Minutes of september 18, 1989) Planning and Building Department Director,
David Goldsmi th, presented each Board member with a copy of the draft
Development Code that includes the changes requested by the Board at the last
review. Commissioner B. G. Brown confirmed and David Goldsmith verified,
that this document is now ready to go to press. The document will published
in the Port Townsend Leader as a supplement this week, and a final vote will
be taken on the document on October 16, 1989 at 11:00 a.m.
Shoreline Permit SSDP88-0017 Revision Reqpesti Reorient Floating
Shellfish CUltivation A9tivity on Site from East/West to North/South:
Thorndyke Bay: All Seo.sons .Aquafarms, APplicant: Bart Phillips, representing
the project proponent, was present when Assistant Planner Jim Pearson
reviewed the Shoreline Permit revision request submitted by All Seasons
Aquafarms to reorient their floating shellfish cultivation pens on the site
issued a Shoreline permi t on January 23, 1989. The original si te, as
proposed, was over commercial geoduck beds and it was originally thought that
would be no problem. The state Department of Fisheries has since found that
these pens need to be reoriented to allow access to the geoduck beds. The
request is to move the site to a north/south alignment and to allow the width
to be increased from 250 to 269 feet while the length would be reduced from
1,000 to 929 feet. The permitted area of the site would not be increased.
Jim Pearson reported that the Board needs to determine if the revision is
major and significant. If that is the case, the request would have to be
denied and a new application would be required for the site. A determination
must also be made that the revision is within the scope and intent of the
original Shoreline Permit.
Jim Pearson then read the criteria that must be met for the revision to be
within the scope and intent of the original permit as well as his findings
with regard to these criteria. Based on the findings proposed the Planning
Department recommends approval of the request to reorient the permitted site.
Commissioner B. G. Brown moved that the Board finds that there is not a major
or significant impact from the proposed reorientation of the facilities and
that the requested revision is within the scope and intent of the original
shoreline permit and that the requested revision be approved. Commissioner
Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Update on First Meeting: of the Port Townsend Watershed Advisozy
COJplDittee and APpointment of Counj:y Member to tha,t Committee: Pat Rubida,
Water Quality Planner, reported on the first meeting of the Port Townsend
Watershed Advisory cOmplittee, held last week. The State Department of Health
is mandating that if water is drawn from the surface, the water must be
filtered. This Committee is going to develop a plan to manage the city's
watershed. They will meet once a month and the city would like a
representative of the county to serve on it. Commissioner B. G. Brown moved
to appoint Commissioner Dennison to the Port Townsend Watershed Advisory
Committee. Chairman George Brown seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote. David Goldsmith and Pat Rubida will attend meetings if
Commissioner Dennison can not.
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Discussion of Results of the Paget Sound Water OUality OUestion-
naire: Water Quality Planner Pat Rubida presented,the Board with a copy of
the results to the puget Sound Water Quality questionnaire. This
questionnaire is to provide information to aid the PSWQA to summarize the
findings from the Puget Sound counties to be included in their 1990
Management Plan. The County recei ved the questionnaire and Pat Rubida
distributed them to the affected county Departments to answer their portion
(i.e. Public Works, Flood Plain management; Planning, Land Use and Shoreline
questions). Pat Rubida presented the Board with a copy of the questionnaire
and the answers so that they could review the responses to make sure they are
acceptable.
Request for Variance from Building Code Reg:u.irements: Mrs.
Phillips, 60 Huckleberry Place, Cape George: David Goldsmith reported that
Mrs. Phillips is building a two story house designed with two baths upstairs
and one bath downstairs. During the plan check it was found that the
distance between the toilet and an adjacent wall did not meet the Building
Code requirement of a 30 inch separation. The bath was re-designed, and
still does not meet the Code requirement for a 30 inch separation and there
is no way that the problem can be solved by further re-design.
Since this is not a life safety issue and the homeowner is satisfied with the
redesign, commissioner B. G. Brown moved to approve the variance as requested
and directed that a notice be placed on the property title that states thau
the bathrooms do not meet the requirements of the Building Code. Commissioner
Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
TREASURER
Cancellation of Unclai~ed Wcu;:rants: Commissioner B. G. Brown moved
to approve Resolution No. 92-89 authorizing the cancellation of the
unclaimed warrants as requested by the County Treasurer. Commissioner
Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
JUVENILE AND FAMILY COURT SERVICES
1989 Budget Transfers: Juvenil~ and Family CQurt Service.:
commissioner Dennison moved to approve and sign Resolution No. 93-89
authorizing the 1989 budget transfers requested by Juvenile and tamily Court
Services. commissioner B. G. Brown seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
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pcb Hendersonre: Claim C-05-89 (Kiesel): Bob Henderson reported
that the Public Works Department has reviewed this claim for damage caused
by trees that were blown down in a windstorm and recommends that it be
denied. This claim has been submitted previously and rejected because it is
an act of God. Commissioner B. G. Brown moved to deny the claim submitted
by MiChael J. Kiesel. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
~eqpest for Payment from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund:
Commissioner B. G. Brown moved to approve the applications for Assistance
from the Soldiers' and Sailors Relief Fund submitted by Herbert V. Tennell
for $40.00 and American Legion Post #26 for hall rent in the amount of
$240.00. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion. The motion carried by
a unanimous vote.
Reqpest for ProP9~als: criminal Defense Contracts for 1990:
commissioner B. G. Brown moved to have the Chairman sign the request for
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proposals for both District and Superior Court criminal indigent defense
services for 1990. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried
by a unanimous vote.
The meeting was recessed at the end of the business day and
reconvened with all Board members present on Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m.
commissioner Dennison was not present for the afternoon appointment.
Lois smith, J"uvenile & Family Court services Director re:
Presentation of G~ant Proposal: Lois Smith came before the Board to review
the grant proposal submitted for the Consolidated Juvenile Services funded
through the State Department of Social and Health Services. This grant
proposal is larger this year than it has been in the past. This grant
provides funding fol;:' juvenile diversion, counselling, diagnostic seJ::'Vices,
parole services, guardian ad litum program, as well as supervision services
on saturdays. The entire biennium allocation for Jefferson County is
approximately $53,000.00.
Lois smith also reported on the use of a computer monitored, home detention
program for juvenile offenders. This type of system is cheaper than placing
a juvenile in a detention center, however the cost of a complete system is
prohibitive for Jefferson County to purchase alone. There may be a
possibility of purchasing the equipment in the future with Clallam and Kitsap
Counties. This will be researched further.
Shoreline Substantial Development Permits ISDP89-0013.1-12 (12):
Mooring BuQyS on Mystezy Bay: Various 1\pplicants: 28 interested area
residents were present when Jim Pearson explained that this proposal is fOr
permits for 12 mooring buoys in Mystery Bay for private recreational use.
10 of the buoys seeking a permit a+e already in place and two are proposed.
The applicants are: Robert L. de Beauchamp, Dan L. Cameron, Ray Jeffery, Ray
& Katie Johnson, Paul B. & Roberta Marks, G. Wayne & Barbara Maxwell, Daryl
A. Paddock, Judy & Dave Pratt, Charles C. Smith, Earl Solie, Greg & Christine
Vietenhans, and Thomas H. Westlake.
Jim Pearson then reviewed the staff report and findings. There are currently
several mooring buoys (4 to 6) at the State Park on Mystery Bay. Numerous
shoreline property owners have placed mooring buoys in the Bay. $horeline
property owners are exempt from having to obtain a shoreline permit to place
a buoy in front of their property. Jim Pearson then reviewed the map that
identiftes the placement of the mooring buoys seeking permits.
Mystery Bay does not have inner and outer harbor lines to regulate where
structures are placed. The maximum depth of Mystery Bay, at the mouth of
Kilisut Harbor, does not exoeed 25 feet and the areas in the south portion
of the Bay go dry when the tide is out. It is not a well flushed bay. Many
of the property owners along the bay own tidelands and cultivate shellfish.
There is no marina in Mystery Bay which means that there is no provision for
permanent moorage, Jim Pearson reported. There is provision for transient
moorage at the State Park dock and adjacent mooring buoys. This proposal has
generated a lot of interested on Marrowstone Island and many letters of
comment have been received. Jim Pearson then reviewed the written comments
received. He then reviewed and explained the eight conditions suggested for
these permits. He explained that the suggested conditions do not imply that
the permit will be issued. The Board must first decide if the proposed
project meets the intent of the Shoreline Management Master Program.
Condition number 4 will make it so that people can not live on their boat as
a residence in Mystery Bay. Jim Pearson reiterated that there are no
permanent docking facilities in Mystery Bay, but there are adequate transient
mooring facilities. He suggested that the owner of buoy number 12 on the
permit, Tom Westlake, lives in Seattle and has acquaintanceships in Jefferson
County. He has only used the buoy five times during the past year, which is
really a transient use. Jim Pearson then reported that Tom Westlake's
application does not meet the intent of the Shoreline Program, because he is
seeking transient moorage.
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stan Lybeck: Mr. Lybeck asked if there is a limit on the time that a boat
can be moored on the buoy'? Jim Pearson stated that a boat can be moored at
the buoy for as long as the owner needs. People can not live on the boat,
however.
Bob Van Etten, Chairman of the salt Water Committee of the Marrowstone Island
Community Association: Bob Van Etten reported that the Salt Water Committee
of the Marrowstone Island Community Association, wrote a letter on June 12
which was not included in the written testimony reviewed by Jim Pearson.
Mr. Van Etten then read the letter into the record. Since this a precedent
setting situation and the Board's decision will have an impact on other buoy
permit applications in the County, Mr. Van Etten asked why the Shoreline
Commission did not review these applications'? Jim Pearson explained that
primary uses, such as these applications, are not required to be reviewed by
the Shoreline Commission. All of the information that would be presented to
the Shoreline Commission has been presented to the Board.
W~yne Maxwell: Mr. Maxwell asked if there were buoys grandfathered into this
system'? Jim Pearson stated that a buoy in place before 1971 would have been
grand fathered under the Shoreline Management Master Program.
Commissioner B. G. Brown stated that the Board has the authority to place
conditions on a shoreline permit to protect the environment, but you have to
keep in mind that the permit is to place a buoy in State waters. Jim Pearson
added that there is no regulation that allows an expiration date on a
shoreline permit. A permit can only be revoked if the conditions of approval
are violated.
Wayne Maxwell: Mr. Maxwell stated that he doesn't feel that this subject is
proper at this meeting.
Stan Lybeck: Mr. Lybeck stated that he doesn't feel that shoreline property
owners should have the right to dictate that an upland property owner can't
have a place to moor their boat in the Bay. A person that owns property on
the Island should have a right to moor a boat in the Bay. Why restrict
people just because they don't own a piece of the beach.
Bob DeBeauchamp: Bob DeBeauchamp stated that he has gone through a lot of
trouble to apply for this pe~it, and now it sounds like some people want to
make it like a permit that can be retracted if someone complains.
Dave Pratt: Dave Pratt stated that we have a large popUlation out there now
and it would be nice if a buoy that is open could be used by someone else.
He said that he has considered placing a sign on his buoy when it is not in
use, advising people that they can use it. He realizes that the County may
not have the authority to tell people that if their buoy is not in use,
someone else should be allowed to use it.
Margie O'Hare-Kossian: Margie O'Hare-Kossian asked what the procedure is for
transferring ownership of a permitted buoy, if the person who has the permit
moved or was willing to release their ownerShip of it'? Jim Pearson stated
that the Shoreline Program allows the County to grant a permit to use a
specific buoy and the person that has a permitted buoy can allow someone else
to use it.
Ralph Rus~: Ralph Rush stated that he supports the conditions that are
proposed for these permits because clean water is important in Mystery Bay.
Karen Robinson: Karen Robinson expressed concern that permit holders can
make a determination of who they will pass . their permit to when they no
longer want it. She suggested that the county re-allocate a permit that is
relinquished, to be more fair.
Wayne Maxwell: Mr. Maxwell stated that he thought this meeting was just to
approve these permits'? Jim Pearson stated that this meeting is to address
the concerns raised regarding these permit applications and th~ issues
brought up a~e all relevant. Mr. Maxwell stated that some of these issues
would be better addressed to the people that make the rules for the Shoreline
permi ts. Commissioner B. G. Brown stated that the County makes the rules for
shoreline permits and the meeting today is for the Board to listen to
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testimony regarding these permits. Mr. Maxwell urged the Board to stay on
the sUbject at hand and get this finished.
stan Lybeck: stan Lybeck stated that his buoy is grandfathered under the
current system and it is his understanding that he cannot lease or rent his
buoy to anyone else, but he can let someone else use it. Jim Pearson stated
that section 5.10 refers to buoys placed by exemption (buoys placed by people
who own property on the shoreline), not to permitted buoys.
Commissioner B. G. Brown stated that the rights that people have when their
permit is granted have to be determined.
Charlie Smith: Charlie Smi th thanked Jim Pearson for his work on these
permi t applications. All of the applicants are good people that are
interested in their community and they are interested in keeping Mystery Bay
nice.
Chuck Samples: Chuck Samples called to the attention of the Board a
memorandum sent to them on November 30, 1988 which culminated in this
meeting. He congratulated everyone involved in having the meeting. That
letter asked what do you do to get a permit and how do you control pollution
in the inner Bay. He believes that what he has heard today from Jim Pearson
and the conditions suggested for these permits are achieving the things that
were looked forward to, which is clean waters in the State of Washington for
all of us to utilize, not just a few. He recommends that the Board follows
the advise that they have received from the planning department and proceed.
Christine veitenhans: Christine veitenhans stated that she is one of the
applicants and she stated that she would like to respond to some of the
testimony given. The comment that the fishing vessel, Daniel G, is moored
to a float. It is not moored to a float. There are two floats out at the
boat that are work floats. He husband fishes in Alaska and is gone probably
seven months out of the year. When the boat is gone the floats are left, but
they can be taken out because they are work floats that attach to the boat.
She advised that she talked with Mr. Young of the Washington State Department
of Ecology as well as Commander Russell of the Coast Guard, at Point Bennett.
Commander Russell would like to be here today, but could not be, but he asked
that she advise the Board that they could talk with him if they have any
questions on pollution and the applicants. She then submitted a copy of the
Best Management Practices for boats at moorage. She added that when she and
her husband moved to Marrowstone Island they called who they felt was the
authority on mooring buoys, the Army Corps of Engineers, who told they that
they did away with buoy permits six years ago and advised them not to bother
with it. The people here who are applying, with a mooring buoy in place,
were not doing it flagrantly, they weren't violating any laws that they knew
of. In regard to pollution, she and her husband do their job to make sure
the environment is protected when they work on their boat. She asked that
when the Board is looking at their permit applications, that these conditions
are starting anew, and not referring to what was done in the past.
Jim Pearson stated that with regard to recommended condition #3 (Vessel
maintenance activities which may cause water pollution, including hull
chipping and painting, shall be performed at designed facilities), the Best
Management Practices provided by Mrs. Veitenhans address measures to assure
that pOllution does not occur.
Dave Pratt: Dave Pratt asked if condition #3 would preclude him for sanding
a wood railing on his boat'? Jim Pearson stated that condition #3 states that
those activities should not be done. He asked if the Board would want to
adopt the State's Best Management Practices regarding maintenance of boats
at moorage in the bay? He added that the conditions as he proposed could be
interpreted as meaning that any maintenance work be down at a haul out
facility.
Jan Jeffery: Jan Jeffery asked what the next step in this procedure is'?
Commissioner B. G. Brown advised that the peJ:'mits that are approved will be
issued.
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Bruce Tipton: Bruce Tipton stated that he builds boats in Port Townsend and
he feels that the conditions are excellent and that is all the County can
do.
Daryl Goodwin: Daryl Goodwin stated that there is nothing in the conditions
that address adequate ground tackle. He suggested that Chapman's
recommendations for adequate tackle be used, to assure that these moorings
are adequate. Jim Pearson responded that he has gone through the
applications with this concern in mind. Mr. Goodwin then reviewed, from
memory, what is recommended to moor a particular size boat.
Charlie smith: Mr. smith stated that requiring a certain type of tackle is
beyond what the County has authority to do. There is a whole field of
maritime law that addresses these matters. He suggested that a condition be
added that the moorings be inspected annually.
Charles Samples: Mr. Samples stated that the Best Management Practices has
been taken out of context and applies to boats at moorage in a boat yard.
Everyone agreed that condition #3 was appropriate as it is written.
Jim Pearson then reviewed his recommendation which is to approve the
following permits: Robert L. de Beauchamp, Dan L. Cameron, Ray Jeffery, Ray
& Katie Johnson, Paul B. & Roberta Marks, G. Wayne & Barbara Maxwell, Dal;:'yl
A. Paddock, Judy & Dave Pratt, Charles C. Smith, Earl Solie, and Greg &
Chl;:'istine vietenhans. He also recommend that the permit for Tom Westlake be
denied based on the finding that his moorage is transient in nature and that
there is transient moorage available in Mystery Bay.
Commissioner B. G. Brown moved to approve the 11 permits as recommended by
the Planning Department and that the 8 conditions of approval be adopted,
also, due to the transient nature of Mr. Westlake's moorage that his permit
be denied. The Chairman seconded the motion in the absence of Commissioner
Dennison, and called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Jim Pearson then asked that the recommendation from the Planning Department
that any additional mooring buoy applications for the southern portion of
Mystery Bay (south of a line from the northwest corner of Tax 24 across the
Bay to the boundary between Tax 61 and 62 on Griffith Point) not be accepted
or approved, be adopted by the Board. Commissioner B. G. Brown stated that
he is not ready to make a decision regarding this recommendation. He would
like more information before taking action on it.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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"'George C. rown, Chairman
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B. G. Brown, Member
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Larr;~nnison, Member
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