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District No. 1 Commissioner: Larry W. Dennison, Chairman' lEi!
District No. 2 Commissioner: B.G. Brown, Member 1 _
District No. 3 Commissioner: George C. Brown, Member ,_
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Clerk of the Board: Jerdine C. Bragg I _
Public Works Director: Gary A. Rowe I -
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Week of June 1, 1981
Chairman Larry W. Dennison called the meeting to order at the
appointed time in the presence of Commissioner B.G. Brown and Commis-
sioner George C. Brown.
Application for Special Occasion Liauor License: Friends of
the PhiladelphiaStrina Quartet: OUilcene: Commissioner B.G. Brown
moved that the County has no objection to the issuance of a Special
Occasion. Liquor License to the Friends of the Philadelphia String
Quartet for their Music Festival in Quilcene during June, July and
August. Commissioner George Brown. seconded the motion.
Anthonv DeLeo. Commissioner. Hospital District re: Reauest
for Alarm Svstem & Smoke/Fire Detectors for the County's Apartment
above the Boiler Room at the Hospital: The Board forwarded this
request on to the Public Works Director for action.
Milton Foss. Wastewater Manaaement. Inc. re: Sludae Applica-
tion in Jefferson Countv: Mr. Foss, Wastewater Management, Inc. of
Troutdale Oregon, introduced himself to the Board. He reported that
he has been in touch with Ken Hillman, Forester for Pope Resources, who
was involved wi th project for application of sludge to forest land
(silViculture) located in Jefferso County, for the City of Winslow.
Mr. Hillman advised Mr. Foss that Pope Resources has 16,000 acres of
forest lands available for sludge application and they need more
sludge. The City of Winslow application only involved 36 acres. Mr.
Foss stated that he would like to obtain a permit to apply Jefferson
County sludge (treated or untreated) on to Pope Resources forest lands
off of Old Thorndyke Road.
Mr. Foss then introduced Bill Sailor the President of Wastewater
Management, Inc. Mr. Sailor stated that he has been working with the
State Department of Ecology to develop a plan for applying sludge to
forest lands in this area. Wastewater Management in located in
Troutdale Oregon and uses a "Purifax" chemical oxidation treatment of
various sludges. The State DOE is currently analyzing their treatment
process. It has not been established if the sludge to be applied will
be put through the "Purifax" process or not, because the DOE still has
to determine the degree to which they want the sludge stabilized. The
"Purifax" system allows for adjustment of the sludge Ph which is
beneficial to forest application.
Chairman Dennison reported that the County's Solid Waste Advisory
Committee has recommended that the County's septage disposal program be
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turned over to private enterprise. After January 1, 1988 the County
cannot allow dumping of sludge at the County landfill. What ever
business takes this operation over for the County, however, must be
sanctioned by the state Department of Ecology.
Public Works Director Gary Rowe added that the City of Winslow sludge
application project was issued a permi tthrough the County Health
Department in conjunction with the State Department of Ecology. Mr.
Sailor asked that the County issue Wastewater Management, Inc. a permit
to utilize the 16,000 acre Pope Resources site for silviculture. The
Board reported to Mr. Sailor and Mr. Foss that they will have to apply
for this permit through the Health Department.
The discussion continued regarding the City of Winslow sludge applica-
tion. site currently in use, the DOE requirements for sludgeapplica-
tions,the different levels of treatment for sludge and the stabiliza-
tion of the sludge for application. Gary Rowe further advised that
Kitsap County is also considering a project for sludge application on
the Pope Resources site.
Chairman Dennison .stated that there is no one available, currently, in
'the Environmental Health Section of the Health Department to review the
permi t requirements and regulations for. such a project. This will
cause some time delays in the permit approval process. The Board will
check into the possibil,i ty of contracting wi th Clallam County's
Environmental Health Director for work on this project. Mr. Sailor
advis,ed that Wastewater Management has been dealing with Nancy Kmet,
District Engineer and Darrell Anderson, Supervisor, at the State
Department of Ecology. The Board advised that when Wastewater Manage-
ment, Inc. makes the necessary applications to the Health Department
they' will work to make sure the project proceeds. Chairman Dennison
concluded the discussion by noting that the issue for the County is
finding the best and cheapest way to get out of the septage business.
BUSINESS FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
PUBLIC WORKS
AGREEMENT re: Colwell Street. Irondale: Walter Shold: This
agreement, Public Works Director Gary Rowe reported, is anotheri tem
determined necessary for the commercial development Mr. Sholdis doing
in the Tri Area off of Rhody Drive. This agreement allows Mr. Shold to
do the upgrading of Colwell Street later this summer when the County
will be doing surfacing work on Rhody Drive. The work must be
completed by October 16, 1981.
Commissioner B. G. Brown moved. to approve and sign the agreement with
WaIteX' R. Shold for the upgrading of Colwell Street as recommended by
the Public Works Department. Commissioner George Brown seconded the
motion.
AGREEMENTre: Reimburseable Work: City of . Port Townsend:
Gary Rowe advised that this reimburseable work agreement is for the
oiling and other work the Public Works Department has been doing for
the Ci ty. Commissioner B. G. Brown moved to approve the reimbursable
work . agreement wi th the City of Port Townsend. Commissioner George
Brown, seco~ded the motion.
CONTRACT re: Technical Assistance for Facilities Manaaement:
Frank Gifford: This contract is for Frank Gifford to provide technical
assistance to help with plan specifications for the structural repairs
and remodeling of the Courthouse: .assist in management of public works
contracts for Cou~ty facilities; and assist in the development of an
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energy management plan for County facilities. The contract fee is
$26.00 per hour and will not exceed $10,000.00 for the one year period
to June 1, 1988. Mr. Gifford's services will only be used for techn-
ical assistance where necessary, Gary Rowe added.
Commissioner B. G. Brown moved to approve the contract wi th Frank
Gifford. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion.
CorresDondence from Bomer Smith Insurance re: Evaluation &
~ecommendation on Courthouse Boiler: Repairs to the boiler are
scheduled to be completed before the end of the month, Gary Rowe
reported, in conjunction with the asbestos abatement project. These
repairs will bring the County into compliance with this recommendation
from Home Smith Insurance. Since these repairs were not anticipated
when the budget was adopted, Gary Rowe added, a budget extension will
be requested for this $6,000.00 expenditure.
Correspondence from POD #1. Clallam County re: Damaae to
OnderaroUDdPower Line. Boh River Road: Gary Rowe reported that this
claim for damages by Clallam County PUD #1 has been denied because it
occurred as a result of improper installation by the PUD. Gary Rowe
will draft a response for the Board's signatures.
PLAHHING
Off Premise Sian ReQUest: Coldwell Banker: Near Gate to Kala
Point: This request is for installation of an off premise sign was
made by Mabel Campbell, Realtor for Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Rachel
Nathanson, Senior Planner, reported. The sign measures four feet by
four feet and would be placed near the entry gate for Kala Point on
Prospect Avenue and would advertise the fact that Ms. Campbell has Kala
Point resale properties available. Within the Kala Point development
real ty company signs are required to meet certain archi tectural
standards (all same size, same color, etc.). Outside the Kala Point
gate, toward the end of Prospect Avenue, there are directional signs to
direct people to Kala Point. The only other Realty company sign is
for Kala Square Realty which is in conjunction with their business
location.
Bill Lindeman, Kala Point Development Company, has stated that he
believes that the Kala Point Homeowners Association would be in
opposition to this request, and that Coldwell Banker Realty is not
restricted from advertising on the Kala Point property any more than
the other seven real estate companies who sell these properties. If
the Board allows one off premise sign they would have to approve them
for the other realty companies as well.
Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to deny the request for an off premise
sign as requested by Coldwell Banker Real Estate. Commissioner George
Brown seconded the motion.
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit No. SH5-81: Arthur
Price: Moorina Buoy. Mystery Bay: (See also Minutes of) This
proposed project, Bob Duffy, Associate Planner, reported is for the
placement of a private, recreational mooring buoy on the east side of
Mystery Bay. An anchor will be placed in the water at about the minus
twelve foot mean low or low water elevation, with a forty foot anchor
chain attached to a two cubic foot buoy. The swing path will cover
about 160 feet. Mr. Duffy then reviewed the findings for the Board.
The only condi tion being recommended for this project is compliance
with the Shoreline Management Prog~am and the Washington State Shore-
line Management Act. The Planning/Building Department recommends that
the Board find the project consistent with the policies of the Shore-
line Program and that the permit be issued.
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Harvey Fleming stated that he is not taking a position on thisapplica-
tion but would recommend that a condition be added to the project
stating that the swing path of this buoy not interfere with the swing
path of any existing buoy.
A written comment from Mr. Fleming was then read by Bob Duffy stating
that:
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Offshore mooring devices should only be authorized if
the swing path of the vessel concerned will not inter-
fere with the swing path of other vessels moored at pre-
existing mooring devices in the area and the applicant
agrees in advance to remove or move the mooring device
if a conf I i ct in swing path develops wi th pre-exi s ti ng
mooring devices.
As an exception to the Shoreline Management Master
Program, all requests for optional mooring device
permi ts or permi t exemptions for the Mystery Bay area
should be treated as a Shoreline Substantial Development
requests. This recommendation is based on:
a} The very crowded condition of Mystery Bay with
existing mooring devices and piers, and
The fact that Mystery Bay is a highly productive
area wi th herring, oyster and clam growing, both
commercial and private: is a shallow and poorly
flushing bay, highly $usceptible to the adverse
impact of over development of the waters or
shorelines.
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Mr. Price stated that he has no objection to the addition of a condi-
tion regarding the swing path being placed on the project now, before
the buoy is in place, however, once the buoy is placed he does not want
to move it.
Commissioner B. G. Brown added that there could be a problem if this
condi tion is added and a larger boat is placed on a pre-existing,
adjacent mooring buoy which would have a different swing path, then Mr.
Price would have to move his mooring buoy. Chairman Dennison stated
that only the buoy and boats that exist now can be taken into con-
sideration at this time. A maximum swing path could be stated for each
buoy to help eliminate problems in the future.
Commissioner B. G. Brown moved to approve this Shoreline permi t with a
maximum (radius) swing path of 160 feet and with the condition that
this swing path does not interfere with the swing path. of any of the
adjacent, mooring buoys existing at this time. Commissioner George
Brown seconded the motion.
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit Applications:
Washinaton State Department of Fisheries ..1) . SH4-81 Beach CJravelina.
Toandos Peninsula: and 2} SH6-81: Salmon Rearina: SolDuc Hatchery:
Associate Planner Bob Duffy reviewed the two Shoreline Permit applica-
tions submitted by the State Department of Fisheries as follows:
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit #SH4-81: This proposal is to
alter a portion of a State Department of Natural. Resources beach to
promote the settlement and survival of hardshell clams. An area up to
five acres, would be graveled with 1/4 to 3/4 inch pit run, up to eight
inches thick (generally between 2 to 3 inches thick). The gravel will
probably be brOUght to the beach by barge. This beach is located below
a Naval Reservation on Hood Canal and is 1,260 feet in length. A
varIance is required for filling an inter-tidal area.
Mr. Duffy then reviewed the findings and the Shoreline Commission's
recommendation for approval of the variance and the permit with their
suggested conditions of approval. Mr. Duffy then introduced Walt Cook
of the Department of Fisheries.
CommissionerB. G. Brown moved to approve SH4-81 as recommended by the
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Shoreline Commission with the three conditions as stated as well as the
variance requested. Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion.
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit #SH6-81: Salmon Rearina: Sol
Duc Hatchery: This proposal, Bob Duffy reported, is for a satellite
rearing pond and an adult capture facility to increase the coho salmon
run at the Sol Due Hatchery located on Shale Creek upstream from the
Clearwater River. The facility will include an 8,000 cubic foot pond,
3 1/2 feet deep and an upstream and downstream rack with a standard
fish ladder. Young fish would be able to pass downstream at all times
while adult fish could freely migrate upstream except when the rack is
closed and they are captured for egg collection purposes. A 22 x 18
foot building for office space and storage would be constructed and the
project would include related improvements such as parking and regrad-
ing.
Mr. Duffy then reviewed the findings on this project and the suggested
condition of approval. He reported that one comment was received from
the Quinault Indian Tribe in favor of this project. Commissioner B.G.
Brown moved to approve Shoreline Permit #SH6-81 as submitted with the
condition of approval as recommended by the Planning Department.
Commissioner George Brown seconded the motion.
AGREEMENT re: Manaaement of On-site Sewaae DisDosal System.
New Kala Point Limited PartnershiJ): Lots 1 to 4 of Kala Heiahts:
The preliminary long plat approval for Kala Heights was granted by the
Board on April 13, 1981, Rachel Nathanson reported. This development
requires the same type of agreement for on site sewage disposal systems
as was developed for thecondominium$ in the Kala Bluffs development.
This agreement regulates and sets up the community drainf ield system
with the Kala Point Utility Company managing the system. A yearly
review of the system is required as. well as a pumping of the system
once every five years. A billing procedure for a maintenance fee is
also established.
Commissioner B.G. Brown reported that he has received complaints from
property owners in Kala Point who feel the Kala Point Utility Company
is not justified in the fee increases they have instituted for the
septic system maintenance and the water system. Discussion of how the
fees charged should be determined, who regulates those fees and how it
can be determined if the are fair, then ensued. The Kala Point Utility
Company will supply copies of their financial records for the Board's
review, Commissioner B.G. Brown reported.
Rachel Nathanson reported that this agreement must be in place before
Phase A of the Kala Heights long plat can be finalized. Ms. Nathanson
suggested that the Board ask the Kala Point Development Company to
include a mechanism in this agreement for setting these maintenance
fees. Commissioner B.G. Brown said that including such a mechanism in
the agreement would only effect the four lots covered by this agree-
ment. Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve this Agreement with the
new Kala Point Limited Partnership for on-site sewage disposal systems
on Lots 1 through 4 of the Kala Heights Plat. Commissioner George
Brown seconded the motion. .
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit No. 12-17. Pope
Resources: Revision. Port Ludlow Marina: This proposed revision of SSDP
#12-11 which authorized construction of the Port Ludlow Marina is to
remove six, twenty eight foot slips and replace them with five, forty
foot slips which would increase the over water coverage by 121 square
feet and add 32 lineal feet of floa:ts to the marina. Nine existing
wooden pilings would be replaced with eight new pilings. The Planning
Department recommends approval of the this proposed revision.
Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the revision to SSDP #12-11 as
recommended by the Planning Department. Commissioner George Brown
seconded the motion.
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Shoreline Setback Variance Reauest: Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Bunt:
Bridaehaven: Bob Duffy explained that this ten foot shoreline setback
variance request is for a residence to be placed on a lot owned by Mr.
Gilbert Hunt at Bridgehaven. The nearest neighboring residences are
490 feet and 400 feet from the subject lot. The Board of Health has
reviewed the proposal an~ issued a variance for the placement of the
septic system. Mr. Duffy then reviewed a map of the area for the
Board.
Wi:t:h the septic system lo ated as approved by the Board of Health, the
residence must be setb ck 20 feet from the shoreline. The normal
shoreline setback requir d is thirty feet. There are no neighboring
residences within 300 fe t to be used in determining the setback and
since this is not on a bl ff those setback provisions do not apply.
Commissioner B.G. Brown m ved to approve the variance as recommended by
the Planning Department~ Commissioner George Brown seconded the
motion.
Moratorium on Filin and Process in Substantial
Develo nt Permits for he Growth and CUlture of Fish in the Marine
Waters of Jefferson Co nt: Planning Director, David Goldsmith,
reminded the Board that t e Emergency Moratorium (Resolution No. 89-86)
placed on Fish Farm propo als in November of 1986 stated that if final
action on the update 0 the aquaculture portion of the Shoreline
Management Master program was not taken within seven months, the Board
would review the need t continue the moratorium. A time for this
review has been scheduled on June 8, 1981 at 3:00 p.m.
Refund Request: Commissioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the
Building Permit refund r quested for George Gregory in the amount of
$232.80 (80% of the fe). Commissioner George Brown seconded the
motion.
Period Com leted: The Board approved
the $60.00 per month rai e for completion of the six month probation
period for Michelle K. Gr well of the Planning Department.
HUMAN SERVICES
AGREEMENT re: B
Beal th Services: Commis
County Services contrac
Health Services and the H
Brown seconded the motion
Services' De artment of Social and
ioner B.G. Brown moved to approve the Basic
between the State Department of Social and
an Services Department. Commissioner George
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APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The Minutes of May 18 and 26, 1981
were approved as read by otion of Commissioner B.G. Brown, seconded by
Commissioner George Brown
David Johnston Architect re: Condition of Jefferson Count
Correctional Facility: rchitect David Johnston came before the Board
to discuss the replies e received from the engineers regarding the
problems with the cracks n the walls of the jail facility in Hadlock.
Mr. Johnston reported th t the cracks are not getting any larger, and
contrary to reports in the newspaper, there are no cracks in the
outside walls of the buil ing. The only walls that are cracked are the
concrete block walls 0 the interior corridor. The letters from
Swenson Engineers and Hong Consulting Engineers, Inc. were then
reviewed.
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"There are actually three strong cracks in the corridor of the main
hallway to the booking area," Mr. Johnston stated, "which really amount
to very little in a bUilding of this type. Everyone is jumpy about
this project because there have been other problems with the facility.
These particular items have been blown out of proportion. JJ After
discussion of the information presented in these letters, Chairman
Dennison noted that it is important that every problem is documented
from the first time it is noticed so that, if necessary, a claim can be
made at a later date. The discussion continued regarding faulty
materials and workmanship and omissions not covered by warranty. The
emergency generator was discussed. and Chairman Dennison stated that a
note needs to be made that the generator installed did not meet the
specifications.
Mr. Johnston further stated that this is a complicated building and
there will be items that need attention on a on-going basis. He added
that he is trying to help the County work through these problems and
get things done. To correct some of the problems, David ;Johnston
stated, and have the work done the way the contract specified in a
timely manner (before the conclusion of a law suit with the contractor
or the bonding company) the County will have to pay for the work.
Chairman Dennison added that these problems are all documented and
whoever is responsible (the contractor or the bonding company) is going
to have to take care of them.
IThe Board asked Mr. Johnston if there is any way to know if the State
Jail Commission has been billed for every item that was eligible for
funding? Mr. Johnston said he would have to review the last voucher
that was submitted to the State. The Board will have the County's
files checked before authorizing Mr. Johnston to have his office do any
additional work on this billing.
ADDlication for Assistance from the Soldiers' and Sailors'
Relief Fund: An application for $60.00 from the Soldiers' and Sailors'
Relief Fund was approved for Carl D. Cook by motion of Commissioner
B.G. Brown, seconded by Commissioner George Brown.
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