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JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
District No. 1 Commissioner:
Dis~ric~ Bo. 2 COmmissioner:
District Bo. 3 Commissioner:
Larry W. Dennison, Member
B.6. Brown, chairman
George C. Brown, Member
Clerk of the Board:
Public Works Director:
::Jerdine C. Bragg
Gary A. Rowe
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Week of ::June 6, 1988
Chairman B. G. Brown called the meeting to order at the appointed
time with Commissioner Larry W. Dennison and Commissioner George C. Brown
both present.
Bervl Thorsen. Office Suoervisor. Prosecutina Attornev's Office re:
AGREEMEBT re: ::Juvenile Detention: Cowlitz County: Beryl.Thorsen came before
the Board to report that a juvenile offender from Oregon, was found guilty
of some burglaries here and was sentenced to do time in Cowlitz County
because there was a possibility that the State of Oregon would be bringing
charges against him and that he would be required to go to court. The County
does not have a housing agreement with Cowlitz County Juvenile Detention, and
they have requested that one be signed.
Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the Agreement with Cowlitz County for
the use of their Juvenile Detention facilities. Commissioner George Brown
seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMEBTS
PUBLIC WORKS
AGREEMENT re: Reimbursable Work: ::Jefferson Transit: This agreement.
for chip sealing of the Jefferson Transit parking lot at the new bus terminal
is for an estimated $5,200, Public Works Director, Gary Rowe reported.
Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the Reimbursable Work Agreement with
Jefferson Transit as presented. Commissioner George Brown seconded the
motion. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
CONTRACT re: Personal Services: prooertv Aooraisal. Wildwood Road
Project f Richards & Associates: Right-of-way and easements needs to be
acquired for the Wildwood Road project, Gary Rowe reported, and explained
that this personal services contract is for right-of-way appraisal.
Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the personal services contract with
Richards and Associates in the amount of $1,800.00 as presented. Commis-
sioner George Brown seconded the motion, which carried by a unanimous vote.
CONTACT #1-87-443-43 AMEBDMEBT re: Quilcene Loa .Jam Removal: State
Deoartment of Community Development: Gary Rowe reported that this amendment
is to combine two previous grants for the Quilcene Log Jam Removal project
into one grant contract. Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the contract
amendment as submitted. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion, which
carried by a unanimous vote.
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LICENSE TO USE COUNTY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY re: Hiller Drive off Oak
Bav Road: Audrev Seidel: Mrs. Seidel made a request to use County road
right-of-way across from her property, Gary Rowe advised. Thisright-of-
way is a lIV" shaped parcel between Oak Bay Road and Hiller Drive which has
been used by several adjacent property owners for years for stacks of wood,
parked cars, a chicken coop, etc. Mrs. Seidel reported that the chicken coop
has been removed. Gary Rowe added that she is requesting to use the right-
of-way for a parking area and garden. It is not uncommon to find portions
of the right-of-way used by adjacent property owners along the length of
Hiller Drive. This is a sixty foot right-of-way but the road is not in the
center of it in many places. The houses along the road, in most cases, are
not setback twenty feet from the road.
County Engineer, Bob Nesbitt, inspected the site and recommends that each
property owner along Hiller Drive be contacted and requested to apply for a
license to use the right-of-way adjacent to their property. Gary Rowe
recommended that a license not be issued for any right-of-way that is not
immediately adjacent to an individual property owners lot. Discussion
followed regarding the Public Works recommendation, sight distance in the
area, and the condition of the intersection.
Mrs. Audrey Seidel stated that there are two property owners that are using
the right-of-way being discussed. All she is asking for is 65 feet of the
right-of-way. Commissioner George Brown moved to approve the License to Use
Right-of-way as applied for by Mrs. Seidel. Commissioner Dennison seconded
the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Commissioner Dennison moved
to direct the Public Works Department to contact all of the property owners
along Hiller Drive, who are using the right-of-way for some form of
improvement, other than landscaping, and advise them that they need to obtain
a license for that use. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
LICENSE TO USE COUNTY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY re: Leland Avenue and 13th
Street. .Junction City Plat, Discoverv Bav: .Julius and Elizabeth Pedersen:
Gary Rowe reported that Mr. << Mrs. Pedersen own Lot 1 through 6 of Block 1
of the Junction City Plat. They own a cabin and landscaping which is on the
south 30 feet of the Leland Avenue right-of~way adjacent to lots 1 through
6 and 60 feet of 13th Street right-of-way lying adjacent to lot 1.
Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the license to use county road right-
of-way as requested by Mr. << Mrs. Pedersen. commissioner George Brown
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
CALL FOR BIDS re: Stri1)ina' of VariousCountv Roads for 1988 MT0766:
Commissioner Dennison moved to call for bids and set the bid opening for
June 27, 1988 at 10:45 a.m. for striping of various county roads in 1988.
Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Smokina in the Board of EQUalization Room: Third Floor of
Courthouse: Property Manager, Carter Breskin, reported that there are
occasions when the Board of Equalization members, who use the third floor
room they share with the Water Quality Department, smoke in that room. The
County policy on smoking is that it is now allowed during public meetings,
however, smoking is allowed in individual offices.
Penny Henderson of the Planning Department explained that smoking in that
room effects people in the hallway as well. There have been occasions where
smoking has occurred in the hallways and in the elevator, which are public
areas and smoking is not allowed.
Jesse Mincks a member of the Civil Service Commission (which also uses the
third floor room for meetings) stated that he does smoke in his office, but
that his office is too small for Civil Service Commission meetings. Chet
Dalgleish, Chairman of the Board of Equalization, reported that the BOE
members do not smoke in their meeting room when they have appellants in the
room.
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After discussion of the issue, Gary Rowe reported that an agreement was
developed between the Planning and Building Department Director (for the
Water Quality Program) and the members of the Board of Equalization for joint
use of this room. If this agreement is not workable, the Water Quality
Program staff will have to be moved into the Planning and Building Department
offices.
Janet Welch stated that the Water Quality staff not having free access to
this room was acceptable in light of the alternative of adding five people
who are on the phone and in contact with the public, to an already busy
Planning Department office. It makes more sense, Ms. Welch added, to use the
available space in the Courthouse.
The Chairman advised that a solution for this problem will be investigated.
Tidelands at the Indian Island Park: Carter Breskin reported that
she was contacted by WaYne Hill who represents the Navy about a proposed Navy
tideland exchange which involved Indian Island tidelands. This exchange is
currently in limbo. The exchange for tidelands in the Everett area is still
being considered, however.
Request for Use of oak Bavpark: National Multiole Sclerosis
Society: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has requested permission,
Carter Breskin reported, to use the lower Oak Bay Park on July 16, and 17,
1988. The park would be used as a rest area for their lIAround the Sound"
tour between 2 and 4 p.m. on these dates. They Society would have volunteers
clean the area after the tour is finished. Commissioner Dennison moved to
approve the National Multiple Sclerosis Society request. Commissioner George
Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
Apoointment of City Reoresentative Alternate on the Solid Waste
Advisory Committee: The Chairman read a letter from Port Townsend Mayor
Brent Shirley asking that Tess Sapia be appointed as his alternate on the
Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Gary Rowe stated that there are two issues
regarding this request: 1} the Mayor is asking for an alternate that is not
a City employee and 2} if alternates are allowed to serve for members there
is the possibility that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee could become a
committee of alternates. Solid waste is a big issue and the Committee needs
people that are committed to the issues.
Gary Rowe will discuss these issues with the Mayor before any action is taken
on this request.
Grant Aooroval: Solid Waste Recvclina and Litter Control: State
De1)artment of Ecoloav: The Department was advised by phone that the State
has approved the grant application submitted by the County for a solid waste
recycling and litter control program for approximately $79,000.00. An
advertisement will be published this week for the positions of Solid Waste
Coordinator and supervisor for the litter control project.
Bayshore Enterprises is losing grant support for some of their programs and
have requested that they be allowed to re-negotiate their contract with the
County for the operation of the Recycling Center. Chairman Brown stated that
the County needs to look into management and administration of the Recycling
Center by County staff for 1989. Bayshore Enterprises wants to re-negotiate
the 1988 contract for funding as soon as possible. The Board concurred that
the Public Works Department, Bayshore Enterprises and the Board meet to
discuss alternatives for the present and future operations, of the Recycling
Center.
Dishwasher for the OUilcene Communi tv Center: Chairman Brown
advised that the Quilcene Community Center Board has asked that the County
participate in the purchase of a commercial dishwasher. Carter Breskin
reported that she had discussed this with Al Jakeway, who has also asked that
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the County have the wiring in the Center upgraded to handle such a dish-
washer. The Board concurred that the Public Works Department do the work
necessary to buy the dishwasher and upgrade the wiring. The Community Center
Board will reimburse the County for their portion of the cost.
PLARBING AND BUILDIBG
CONTRACTS #87-003,87-004, AND 87-005 re: Nullification and
Voidance of Personal Services: .Janet Welch, .John Heal and Patrick Rubida:
Planning and Building Department Director, David Goldsmith reported that due
to a determination made by the County Auditor, Janet Welch, John Heal and
Patrick Rubida, who have been working under personal services contracts for
the Water Quality Section of the Department, are now to be co~sidered County
employees. . The appropriate budget corrections have been made and their
personal services contracts will be voided as of June 1, 1988.
Commissioner George Brown moved to approve the nullification and voidance of
the personal services contracts for Janet Welch, John Heal and Patrick Rubida
as submitted. Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
FINAL SHORT PLAT #SP7-87 Connolly Short Plat: Whitney Point Road,
Brinnon: Mrs. Connolly. Develooer: This two lot short plat located on the
Point Whitney Road, Senior Planner Rachel Nathanson advised, has been
approved by the Health Department for sewage disposal. Access is provided
from the County Road.
Commissioner George Brown moved to approve the Connolly Short Plat #SP7-87.
Commissioner Dennison seconded the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
FINAL SHORT PLAT #SP3-88 Hoy Short Plat: East OUilcene Road: ::Jim
Hov. Develooer: Rachel Nathanson reported that this two lot short plat is
located on East Quilcene Road. One of the lots has a residence on it. The
Health, Public Works and Planning and Building Departments have reviewed and
signed off on the short plat. Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the
final Hoy Short Plat. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote.
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPAl Review: Courtesy Ford Car
Lot, Airoort cutoff Road/Hiahwav 20 Intersection:. .John Hern: Senior Planner,
Rachel Nathanson reviewed the Environmental Checklist and suggested
mitigative measures for the Board. The site of this Courtesy Ford car sales
lot is Lot i of the Cecil Freeman Short Plat at the intersection of Airport
Cutoff Road and Highway 20. The proposed building is 6,600 square feet in
size and would house a new car showroom, office, and parts and service area.
The access will be off of the Airport Cutoff Road which is currently used by
B. J. Realty.
A community well will be used for the project and roof runoff will be piped
to a dry well outside of the 100 foot well radius. All of the parking area
will be asphalt and a dry well will be placed in front of the structure to
handle storm drainage and runoff. A septic system will be placed on the
site.
The suggested mitigative measures were then reviewed by Ms. Nathanson with
the following being noted:
* Drainage on the site must be disposed of in a manner so as to
not adversely affect adjacent properties or public rights-of-
way. A drainage plan must be prepared by a licensed engineer
and submitted for approval of the Public Works Department.
* An all weather surface be provided for all outside storage
areas and roadways.
* Landscaping of the site is encouraged.
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The thirty foot wide easement along the western property
boundary shall not be used for any permanent uses or struc-
tures.
Security and other lighting shall be hooded or directed away
from adjacent streets and properties and not create glare to
passing traffic.
Illumination of signs shall not adversely effect passing
traffic. No additional off premise. signs shall be permitted.
Parking and loading areas shall be designed in such a manner
that all the traffic will be traveling in a forward motion
when entering or leaving the project site.
Access off the Airport Cutoff Road shall be subject to the
approval of the Jefferson County Public Works Department. No
access onto Highway 20 shall be permitted.
Adequate means for the efficient ingress and egress of
emergency vehicles shall be provided on the project site.
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The site is designated as commercial currently and the existing real estate
office will be removed from the site. .
Tom McClanahan, representing Courtesy Ford, stated that he does not see the
necessity for a drainage plan prepared by an engineer. Rachel Nathanson
reported that the site plan presented by the project proponent, indicated
that asphalt covering is planned for all the areas around the building, and
the Public Works Department suggested this mitigative measure. Their concern
is that all of the drainage from these areas slopes to the drainage ditch on
the County right-of-way. They are also concerned about the contents of the
runoff which may include oils from the cars, solvents, etc.
After discussion of the percentage of the site that will be covered by an
impervious surface and the issue of runoff, Chairman Brown advised that the
requirement that a licensed engineer prepare the drainage plan is to provide
the County the assurance that the plan is developed properly. This is a
requirement for all projects which have this high a percentage of their area
covered by an impervious surface.
Commissioner Dennison stated that at the very least, the county would require
that a drainage plan be submitted and if it was not prepared by a licensed
engineer, it would have to be reviewed by one. Tom McClanahan stated that
he would agree to working with the. Public Works Department on this mitigative
measure. Rachel Nathanson added that there is a 15 day comment period after
a SEPA determination is issued, and if the applicant would like to work with
the Public Works Department during that time to change this mitigative
measure, that can be done.
Commissioner George Brown mo~ed to issue a Mitigated Determination of Non-
signif icance and Lead Agency Status as presented. Commissioner Dennison
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
ReQUest for Fundina: peninsula Develooment Association (PDA)
AQuaculture Survevand .Jefferson Countv' Moratorium on Net.Pen AQUaculture:
Planning and Building Department Director, David Goldsmith, explained that
a request was received from the PDA for $2,000 to help fund a mail survey of
citizens in Clallam and Jefferson Counties regarding aquaculture and
specifically salmon net pen project's. Clallam county is being asked for
$2,000 also. Bart Phillips, representing the PDA, explained that the
questionnaire was developed from questions submitted by elected officials of
both Counties.
David Goldsmith reported that on June 10, 1988 the .Jefferson County
moratorium on net pen aquaculture will expire. A draft report on the County
policies on aquaculture has been prepared and will be given to the Board
later this month. If this PDA survey is approved, this would provide
information on the public's view of aquaculture in the County. The State
Environmental Impact Statement on aquaculture is also progressing and they
expect to have the draft ready by this fall. David Goldsmith Made the
suggestion that the county wait until all of this information is available
before the final development of policy on this issue. No more applications
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for net pen projects have been received since the County instituted the
moratorium.
Commissioner Dennison moved to approve funding in the amount of $2,000 for
a joint Clallam Jefferson County survey of citizens regarding aquaculture.
Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
commissioner Dennison moved to extend the Jefferson County Moratorium on net
pen aquaculture (See Resolution No. 89-86) for another six month period to
December 10, 1988. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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stuart Blocker and Pat McIlrov. Representatives, State Deoartment
of Natural Resources re: Green Crow Timber Prooertv Exchanae: Mr. Stuart
Blocker introduced Pat McIlroy from the State Department of Natural Resources
who stated that he would be discussing the following: 1} The Green Crow land
exchange, 2} the future of several parcels of State owned land in eastern
Jefferson County and 3} a response to the Board regarding the less intensive
management of State timberlands.
Green Crow Land Exchanae: This proposed land exchange has been moving
through a series of processes which include public hearings, etc. During
these processes it has been found that the Green Crow land ownership which
is intermingled with DNR lands, is more extensive than was originally
thought. The DNR is going to take more time to review their ownership
pattern. The purpose of the land exchange statute is to effect economy of
scale. The actual exchange, when and if it happens, will probably be in a
different form than was originally proposed.
The future of several parcels of State owned land in eastern Jefferson
Countv:' There are several parcels of State owned land in eastern Jefferson
County that are on the DNR' s long term disposal plan. One parcel is adjacent
to an undeveloped State park. There are several options available to the
State for disposing of these parcels: 1} use them in other land exchanges,
2} sell the parcels, or 3} if the County feels it is in its' best interest
that these parcels remain in public ownership, there are options available
for public entities to acquire them.
Commissioner George Brown asked why there is so much school land in Jefferson
county? Mr. McIlroy responded that at statehood in 1989, the federal
government granted every Section 16 and 36 to the State that was not reserved
settled or otherwise set aside, for the support of schools. In areas where
Section 16 and 36 were already set aside or settled. the State was granted
other lands in lieu of those sections. There is a 130,000 acre block in the
Hoh Clearwater area that was acquired in this manner. Discussion of several
parcels in Jefferson County then ensued. Mr. McIlroy added that since the
Green Crow land exchange is being reviewed further, it would be helpful if
the County could advise the DNR of any parcels of property that are of
particular interest to the County.
Response to the Board reQ'ardina the less intensive manaaement on State
timberlands: The duty of the DNR is to manage the School Trust asset to
produce the maximum revenue consist with good management, and stewardship.
Mr. McIlroy stated that he is a professional forester. The DNR has made
substantial changes in three areas of their timber management practices:
* Reduced the number of trees planted per acre. Research has
found that there is a negative growth factor if trees are
planted to close together.
* Slash Burning is being reviewed. It costs about $140 per
acre to burn slash. Slash burning has been used in the
past to reduce forest fire hazard and to create planting
spaces. It has been found that about 90% of the sites
meet minimum stocking requirements without any kind of
site preparation, which means that there is no need to
burn slash as has been done in the past.
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Vegetation Management: The DNR is moving away from their
aerial spray program and toward a more socially accep-
table approach. The aerial application of herbicides
will be a last resort approach.
Mr. McIlroy continued by noting that the forest management practices are
being subjected to rigorous financial and professional analysis which has
resulted in better management for less cost.
Audi tor Mary Gaboury re: 1989 Budaet Process: Audi tor Mary Gaboury
came before the Board to discuss the 1989 budget process. She asked that the
Board adopt the alternate adoption date. Based on this later budget adoption
date, she then presented a schedule for the process.
A~ 8, 1988
Budget call for preliminary budgets to
departments, Non Departmental, Hotel/Motel and
Special Purpose Districts
SEPTEMBER 12, 1988
completed budget requests submi tted to Audi tor's
Office.
SEPTEMBER 26, 1988
Auditor will submit preliminary budget to Board.
Will....2.E OCTOBER 24-28, r~ schedule preliminary budget hearings.
NOVEMBER 21, 1988
Final budget hearings are scheduled and advertised
for two weeks. Copies of preliminary budgets
available to public.
D~ 5, 1988
Final budget hearings begin.
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D~ 16, 1988
Budget adopted.
Copy of final budget submitted to the State Auditor
and copies are made available to the public.
The Board agreed to adopt the schedule as presented by the Auditor.
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The meeting recessed at the end of the business day and recon-
vened at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall for a joint meeting with the City Council
regarding the Port To send Community Center proposal. The meeting was
recessed at the concl sion of that session, and reconvened the following
morning, with all Boar members present for the following business:
David Cunni Vice President Land Use Po Resources re:
state Environmental J:l Ii Act Review' Port Ludlow Develo ment Plan: 31
interested area reside ts were present when Senior Planner, Rachel Nathan-
son, updated the Board on the status of this project. On April 11, 1988 a
Determination of Non- ignificance was issued by the Board for the Pope
Resources Bay View ViI age project. The Board requested additional informa-
tion at that time on i pacts from storm drainage for the overall Port Ludlow
development area. On ay 9, 1988 Pope Resources presented a detailed storm
drainage management pI n for the Port Ludlow development. Due to concerns
expressed by the publi at that presentation, Pope Resources has volunteered
to review their over II development plan through on expanded checklist.
They also requested th t the Bay View Village project be put on hold as far
as further Planning Co ission and Board review. This has been done.
Pope Resources has vided an expanded checklist with a copy of their
overall development An additional letter from David cunningham dated
June 6, 1988 with addi ional information requested in response to questions
from the Public Works, Health and Planning departments, was also provided.
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Davild Cunningham stated that Port Ludlow in a sense, is intended to be a
self sustaining community. The original plan for Port Ludlow was done in
1968 and it envisioned something larger and more complex than what is in the
current plan. The development plan is conceptual. The prospective number
of dwelling units ranges from less than 700 to as high was 1,100. This
environmental checklist uses the figures in the upper ranges so that the
full spectrum of impacts can be addressed. The density in the plan is
roughly one dwelling unit per acre. The County comprehensive Plan allows
five units per acre for that area.
Mr. Cunningham continued noting that the checklist that the Board was given
is not ,the total checklist. There are other environmental studies and
related documents that have been done on Port Ludlow Bay and have been
adopted by reference as part of the checklist. The most important part of
the process, is that it is continuing. A full environmental review will be
done as each phase is developed. No environmental analysis is any better
than the detail that is given and at the conceptual level it is hard to
provide very much detail. Mr. Cunningham then introduced Al Fure from Triad
and Associates; Dr. Marty Harper, Harper Owes, Inc. and Richard Wilson,
Attorney.
Rachel Nathanson then reviewed the environmental checklist. The Port Ludlow
Development Plan is a conceptual guide and is expected to be implemented
over the next 10 to 15 years. The plan is comprised of 11 separate sub-
areas which each include a mixture of single family units on large lots,
single family detached cluster housing on smaller lots, single family at-
tached duplexes or four-plexesand some low density multi--family units. In
addition there would be an expansion of the commercial retail center at the
Oak Bay and Paradise Bay Road intersection, as well as a nine hole addition
to the existing golf course. A community center, church site, and security
center are also included.
David Cunningham's response to a request for additional information covers
the following items:
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Quanti tv and quali tv of Storm water runoff: Quantitative
information on the drainage basin was developed by Triad
Associates, with qualitative interpretation of the impact the
runoff will have on the water quality of Port Ludlow Bay done
by Harper Owes.
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Material
svstem:
disposal
federal,
collected durinq maintenance of storm water drainaae
This material will be deposited in an upland waste
site. The site will be approved by any appropriate
state and local agencies.
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Moni torinq Proqram:
managemen t program
monitoring program.
The effectiveness of the storm water
will be measured through an on-going
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Handlinq of SeDtic .Tank Effluent: The treated septic tank
effluent could reach ground or surface water if the systems
are improperly designed, installed or maintained. On-site
septic systems will be approved by the Health Department. Lot
sizes generally exceed the minimum standards, as do the 100
foot se~back standard from neighboring wells.
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Traffic: Information on existing traffic counts as well as
estimates of future traffic at the minimum and maximum
development levels provided. (Exhibit C)
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Suqqested
following
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Mitiqative Measures: The proponent suggested the
mitigative measures for the project:
Unstable slopes exceeding 15%, and flood hazard area
zones, should not be developed unless detailed
engineering and analysis suggest otherwise.
Storm water management systems be designed and
constructed to minimize both quantitative and
qualitative impacts.
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3} Water quality monitoring programs required in
conjunction with sewage discharge permits should
address non-point source impacts such as those from
septic tanks and storm water.
4} Road and intersection improvements required as a
direct result of planning and implementation will
be made consistent with the requirements of the
Public Works Department and special attention will
be given to road/trail intersections.
5} Additional surface water withdrawal from Ludlow Bay
and tributary streams must not conflict with exist-
ing water rights or standards of the Department of
Fisheries or Ecology.
6} All utilities will be underground and will accom-
modate adjacent non-planned properties where
practical.
Commissioner Dennison stated that he would like to see a mitigative measure
added that would require that the standards adopted by the Department of
Ecology for storm water runoff, as suggested by the puget Sound Water Quality
Authori ty be followed. David Cunningham advised that Pope Resources is
willing to abide by such standards when they are adopted and available.
Mr. Marty Harper, Harper Owes, then explained the information he provided on
storm water runoff and the impacts it can have on water quality. The follow-
ing public comment was taken after the Board questioned the
representatives from Pope Resources about items on the checklist.
Jean Brvant: Mrs. Bryant questioned the real estate market demand in the
Port Ludlow area. She stated that information she received from a local Real
Estate Agent is there have been 13 homes and 20 lot sold per year over the
past two and a half years. There are currently 67 homes, 27 condominiums and
213 lots listed for sale. She added that the plans presented are impressive,
but she stated concern that these plans are designed to work on an assumed
maintenance, and she is not comfortable that this maintenance is going to be
adequate.
She also stated concern about the preservation of the environment, especially
around Ludlow Falls and the impact on Ludlow Bay.
Bob Sanders: Mr. Sanders stated concern for the drawing of additional water
from Ludlow Creek. He has been planting fish in this stream for the past
four years in an attempt to rehabilitate it.
Montaomerv II Gummv" Johnson:
written statement.
Mr. Johnson read and submi tted a four page
Glenn Schroeder: Mr. Schroeder asked how many residents there are on the
South shore of Port Ludlow Bay? Mr. Schroeder stated that Mr. Johnson does
not represent him in any way. Mr. Schroeder added that there are fewer
boats using the Bay now than there were in the early 1950's. The Bay has
been cleaned up since Pope and Talbot started their development.
GeorQ'e Randolph: Mr. Randolph stated that he has lived on Ludlow Bay Road
since 1968 and owned the property since 1949. Mr. Randolph asked why a
statement of positive impacts that the development will bring are never
sought? The present Port Ludlow development has brought the County over $100
million in assessed evaluation. He does not want to see any more leaky
septic tanks, travel trailers and campers on property without any sanitary
facilities, or septic system within 30 feet of streams and saltwater marshes.
The Coun~y needs to look at the alternatives for this land if the plans Pope
Resources presented do not get approved. Mr. Randolph added that he is not
represented by the Protect Ludlow Bay committee either.
Robert Mitchell: Mr. Mitchell stated that he lives at 270 Cameron Drive in
the South Bay community, near the Golf Course. He is very much in favor of
this development, and feels that it will add to the community. This develop-
ment will bring more tax base into Jefferson County. The County needs to
bring in the type of people that the Port Ludlow development will bring in.
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Mr. Mitchell noted two concerns: 1} The County Commissioners have a
responsibility to see that conditions are set up for Pope Resources to make
them follow through on the commitments they make, and 2} Need to integrate
the South Bay and the North Bay communities.
Ron McElrov, President, Jefferson County Economic Development Council: Mr.
McElroy read a letter from the EDC in support of the issuance of a Determina-
tion of Non-Significance for the Port Ludlow Development plan.
Ramoton Harvev: Mr. Harvey stated that he has lived within the Port Ludlow
development for the past 10 years. He advised that the name of "Pope II
through its' various subsidiary companies have been responsible for some high
quality residential development throughout the puget Sound area. Mr. Harvey
added that he is in favor of this plan.
Rav Grove: Mr. Grove stated that he is also a south shore resident and he
is in favor of pope and Talbot.
Ann Quantock: Ms. Quantock said that question #'17 on the environmental
checklist refers to the disposal of waste materials to surface waters. The
applicant has stated that the projects in the development plan will utilize
about 40% of the secondary waste water treatment plant's capacity. If all
of the units planned and existing are developed (2,300) the treatment plant
would be at maximum capacity. Anticipated waste water flows during peak
months in July and August could be in excess of the proposed plant capacity.
It appears that the capacity of the sewage treatment plant will be inadequate
to handle peak season flows even at the previous full development estimate
of 1,868 units. The full development estimate is now 2,317 units, which is
450 more than originally proposed. Ms. Quantock asked that the County ask
the proponent of a more detailed description of how the sewage treatment
plant will handle the proposed development.
David Cunninaham: Mr. Cunningham responded that there are 1,200 lots and
condominiums developed at Port Ludlow now. The new sewage treatment plant
will accommodate approximately 1,900 to 2,000 units. The sewage treatment
plant is the ultimate cap on the development of Port Ludlow. If there isn't
adequate sewage treatment capacity, there won't be any more development
approved by the County. In rough numbers there can be about 700 more units
developed.
Commissioner Dennison asked how many of the sites that can be developed will
have on-site sewage disposal systems? Mr. cunningham reported that the only
si tes that will be considered for on~si te septic systems are the acreage
tracts. Sub-area 11 (8 five acre parcels) and sub-area 16 (18 one and one
half acre tracts) and some in sub-area 15. Greg McCarry, Pope Resources,
clarified that this proposal is a conceptual plan which gives a range of
possibilities. The 1,100 unit figures uses the high end of the range on each
sub area. Mr. Cunningham added that he doubts that there will ever be more
than 800 units total in the future.
Ozzie Basora: Mr. Basora lives at 685 Ludlow Bay Road, and stated he is
apprehensive about the responsibility placed on a Homeowners Association (see
Page 27, Item 56). He is concerned about who is responsible if there is ever
damage to his home which is located doWn slope from sub-area 16.
The Homeowners Association, David cunningham responded does not own the
Utility Company. The discussion turned to the possibility of the Port Ludlow
Development providing water and sewage treatment to homes on the south shore.
Ramp Harvey: Mr. Harvey stated that there has been so much language in
respect to the maintenance of systems (settling systems and pond systems).
There is a twenty year track record in the Port Ludlow/North Bay community
on system maintenance. It is a somewhat self policing situation. The
surrounding property owners, who are being impacted by something not working
properly are quick to let the Home Owners Association or the County know that
there is a problem.
J.D. Morrison: Mr. Morrison said that one of his pet peeves is the very bad
intersection at the entrance to the golf course. More and more people are
using that road to go to the Hood Canal Bridge. The people in the Paradise
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Bay area are upset about the increased traffic on this road. Mr. Morrison
asked who will pay for the increased services that will be needed by this
project? Mr. Morrison also expressed concern regarding damage to lowland
property from development to the upland area.
Robert Midkiff: Mr. Midkiff explained that there are sewer problems in the
area where he lives and he appreciates the opportunity to be able to hook up
to the Port Ludlow sewer system. He added that Pope Resources has been very
kind. about working with him on sewer and water problems.. He is already
hooked up to the Port Ludlow water system. The creek in the area (which
passes through the Golf Course) is a continuing problem, because it is always
plugging up with sediment. David cunningham stated that he feels it would
be a good idea to have a water quality monitoring checkpoint on that stream.
John Chesterlv: Mr. Chesterly, who lives on Ludlow Bay Road, added to the
concern expressed by Mr. Basoras regarding who is responsible for damage
created by waste water runoff from the development.
Gordon Wonder: Mr. Wonder asked how solid waste disposal will be handled?
David cunningham reported that Olympic Disposal handles all garbage pick up
services in the Port Ludlow area. Mr. Wonder added that the sewage treatment
plant concerns can be put to rest because the State Department of Ecology
will require an upgrade of the system in the future. When that upgrade is
required, Ludlow Utilities will have to update the plant.
David Doualas: Mr. Douglas stated that as a member of the Board of Equaliza-
tion he has been concerned about development in Jefferson County as well as
problems with surface water runoff. There are three basic problems which the
people of Port Ludlow have to resolve among themselves: 1} The terrain in
the area will limit the number of residences that can be built, 2} The
relationship of the existing Homeowners Association with the Association for
the newly developed area. These concerns have been pointed out to Pope
Resources and work is being done to resolve the issue, and 3} The residents
of the south Bay and north Bay areas need to join together to solve the
problems as a whole community. Mr. Douglas concluded by noting that he
supports the goals of this development plan.
Leonard Pedersen: Mr. Pedersen is a Fire Commissioner at Port Ludlow who
stated that he supports this development plan. The fire and EMT services
that can be provided to the Port Ludlow area now are limited. Increased
building would bring more funding which would allow the Fire District to
provide more services.
Several letters and a petition with over 200 signatures has been received,
Chairman Brown reported, in support of this development. Commissioner
Dennison reminded those present that a SEPA determination on the development
plan is what is being considered at this meeting, not a permit for . the
project. He then asked if the issuance of a Mitigated Determination of Non-
Significance would preclude an Environmental Impact Statement being required
on any future phase or portions of the development at a later date. Planning
and Building Director, David Goldsmith, stated that an EIS could still be
required on any phase of the development reviewed at a later date.
Chairman Brown thanked everyone for coming and reported that the Board needs
to review the information presented to determine if it is adequate or not
adequate for the issuance of an environmental assessment. Commissioner
Dennison moved to table action on this environmental assessment until June
13, 1988 at 2:00 p.m. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
OONTRACT NO. 1440-62179(2) Amendment re: Addition of Alcohol and
Drua Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation: Washinaton state Deoartment of
Social and Health Services: Commissioner Dennison moved to approve Amendment
#2 to the contract between the Washington State Department of social and
Health Services and the Jefferson County Human Services Department to include
federal Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation funds to the
contract. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
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CONTRACT #87015-LC. Amendment re: Makina Promotional Materials
Available to Counties: 1989 Washinaton centennial Commission: Commissioner
Dennison moved to approve the amendment to contract #87015-LC with the
Washington State Centennial Commission to make promotional materials
available to the county. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion which
carried by a unanimous vote.
Establishina the Dates for the 1989 Budaet Submission, Review
Hearinas and Final Ado1)tion: Resolution No. 61-88 selecting the alternate
date and establishing the dates of the 1989 .budget submissions, review
hearings and final adoption was approved by motion of Commissioner Dennison,
seconded by Commissioner George Brown. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
Reauest to Rent Memorial Field for Circus: .Jefferson Search and
Rescue Rebresentina Gai tti Productions: After discussion of concerns for the
possibility of damage to Memorial Field by the Circus animals, the Board
delayed taking action on this request until they have a chance to discuss the
matter with Recreation Director Warren Steurer.
Letter from Port Townsend Hiah School re: Field Maintenance and
Safety Features at Memorial Field: The Board directed that the Recreation
Department check into the cost of removing the softball backstop at Memorial
Field, as requested by Port Townsend High School Athletic Director Vince Lux.
Aoolication for Retail Fireworks Stand Permit: Garv E. Winbera:
Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the application for a retail fireworks
stand permit as submitted by Gary E. Winberg. The stand will be located in
the parking lot at Stan Johnson Realty in Brinnon. Commissioner George Brown
s~conded the motion.' The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Apolication for Assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief
Fund: Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the application for assistance
from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Fund as submitted by Daniel L. Ruby
in the amount of $185.00. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote.
A~oointment of Clerk of the Board to Substitute on Behalf of the
Board of County Commissioners Durina Election Canvassina Procedures:
Commissioner Dennison moved to approve the appointment of the Clerk of the
Board to substitute on behalf of the Commissioners during the elections
canvassing procedures to be held later this week when the Board members will
be out o~ town. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
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